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Quais and his New Life
2027. A single year where everyone on earth was happy. It was a simpler time where people, technology, and other things looked like they would grow with all the progress in life. In hopes that everyone and everything would become greater for a bright future. But sadly…a future like that, for humans at least, never came to be. Because at the beginning of the year, a newcomer came to the people, showing himself as a peculiar character in the world that was foreign to him. The character was named (Blu) Quais. He was not human, but a living, breathing, and english speaking military macaw. He looked like an ordinary green parrot, but was full of surprises. In fact…when he came to the world, he was secretly known as a very intelligent creature. And he was known as the world's last hope. For every living creature that was a mammal was dying of sudden dehydration. So he worked on helping a few humans stay safe and hopefully save them.
Quais worked on communicating and protecting the group of humans, in order to save them and their future. The people that actually reminded him of his kind from his home…dimension.
Quais was smart, and like any human in history, or bird in his universe, he used all of his talents and ideas. He used them to quarantine the young humans and keep them protected from whatever virus that was affecting the world. But regardless of how well he tried everything…he failed. Quais failed the humans, who became his friends, and couldn't save anyone else. The virus was too invisible. No one could figure out the source, and it was already too late.
Every mammal on earth became totally dehydrated, and could no longer live. Mammals became extinct. But every other human tried to evacuate to the oceans, just to be safe. So all Quais could do was travel around and occupy himself any way he could. Until he made it to a big city called Rio, and eventually met a new friend that filled up the lonely hole in his heart. And both of them were flying around the empty city.
"Whoa! (Jewel) Syo! Wait up, will ya?!" Quais yelled, saying his friend's name. Because he and his friend were racing around the buildings.
"Why should I?! So I can let you beat me? Not a chance! You just need to quit being so slow!" Syo responded in perfect english. Syo was a female military macaw, who was met by Quais less than half a year ago. She was just an ordinary bird, until Quais taught her how to speak and think like he did. Since she succeeded at his teachings, all she did was become Quais's new companion and stayed with him from the beginning.
Though, all she cared about doing in the present was beating Quais in their current race. "Ugh…" Quais groaned. "I can't tell if you just like beating me in these training exercises, or if you like seeing me frustrated!"
"Why can't it be both?" Syo laughed and continued flying, before she soon made it to the finishing point. She zoomed straight and braked, before hovering onto the roof of the city's largest building. "Ha! I did it! I did it! Thank heaven, I did it!" Syo chanted and just did her own little victory dance. Then stopped and made a massive blush when she noticed Quais coming down.
"Yeah, yeah. Hehe." Quais chuckled.
Syo coughed and said to her friend, "Hm. Well, anyway, that was fun. But why exactly do you keep calling these things training exercises?"
"Because that's what my teammates and I called them back at home. We did them almost everyday before I got here. Usually to get ready for battle or just to blow off steam. E-Either way it was good. It reminds me of home. It'd be even better if you let me win for once."
"Uh huh." Syo chuckled more. "Though…um…I don't think I've ever asked before but…do you still miss your home?"
"Hmm. In many ways, yeah." Quais had a homesick look on his face, and paced around on the roof's surface before continuing. "In my universe, I had many friends and a good family that believed in me, ever since I was a chick. The way they followed and trusted me all my life felt good. The look on their faces is something I'll never get tired of."
"But-but you still like having me as your friend, right? And even those human teenagers you met before me?"
"Of course I do. I wish I didn't fail them, and remembering my old friends makes me hope that they're okay now that we ended the war."
"Well, I think they actually are. You made a good sacrifice for them. And at least the aftermath wasn't all bad for you. If you didn't come to this world, the humans would've passed a lot sooner. You did everything to help them, and…" Syo stopped and blushed again. "…you never would've saved me from that falcon."
Quais started blushing too, and looked away before noticing the sunset.
Syo continued, "Besides…with how impressed you always seem to be about that sunset, I take it you don't see stuff like this in your universe, did you?"
"Ha. Not like this. For one thing, our sun was smaller." Quais said and continued staring at the amazing sight. The sun was bright orange, the sky was dark purple, and a few stars were beginning to show.
Syo stood beside her best friend and admired the view as he did. But she was more focused on him. To her eyes, Quais was a very handsome and smart bird. He was a brave hero to her and always dwelled on the time when he met her. When she was being attacked by a vicious falcon one night, and felt that she was going to be a goner, Quais came in and used his military skills to save Syo.
She was so grateful to him, the first thing she did was cuddle his neck and was love crazy for him. She wouldn't leave him alone for days. It was a strange relationship at first, but Quais learned to manage and taught her everything about speech and higher thinking. It was like a wakeup call for Syo, and it felt humiliating later on but she adapted to it. And her feelings for Quais were still high.
As Quais was still staring at the sunset, he didn't notice Syo looking at him in a daydreaming state. She was feeling so warm and fuzzy about Quais that she couldn't help but…cuddle with his cheek. Syo nuzzled her head to Quais's and he felt it as a sudden buzz.
"Whoa. What the?" He turned and saw Syo looking crazy. "Syo, are you oka-?"
"Okay? Oh, definitely." Syo said and laughed before kissing her friend's cheek.
Quais tried to gently fight her off. "Whoa! Whoa! Syo, what are you doing?"
"Shoosh! Quais, I like being your friend. But after you saved me from that falcon, I just couldn't help but fall for you. It's just a bird's instinct. It's my life's debt to you."
"Wait. Syo, look, I appreciate that, but…" Quais was cut off when Syo hugged him lovingly.
"Oh hush up. I know it was never really mutual for you but…I-I…I just love you too much." Syo had tears of joy flowing out, and then she kissed Quais on the cheek again. Only for it to feel deeper. That action surprised him to the core, and he didn't know what to do.
All he did was just let her continue before they sat down. Once Syo stopped, her tears stopped flowing and she looked at Quais in the eyes asking, "I'm sorry. Did…did you already have a girlfriend or wife back in your universe?"
Quais sighed in hesitation. "Honestly…no. I-I've never had an actual loved one."
"Then why are you so worried about…I don't know, going out with me?"
"Because, regardless of how much I like you, Syo, we've only known each other for about six months. And when we met, I was a little weirded out by your first impression."
"Really? It's called gratitude, Quais. You saved my life. And I don't know everything about how your kind works, but here, there are some birds that follow instinct. So because you saved me, and you looked like you were alone, I felt like the best thing to do was show you company and appreciation…forever."
"Hmm. Well, I don't always want you to waste your time on me. I like you, Syo, but would you rather do your own thing?"
"This coming from the bird who 'wasted' his time always trying to teach me how to speak."
"Touche. But-but still…I don't want people or birds to feel like they need to put their time on me."
"Is it because you're afraid of losing me?" Syo surprised Quais with that question. He didn't answer, but just brought his head down. Syo only smiled and brought his chin up. "Hey. You still got me, and I promise you I'm not going anywhere."
"I know. And I'm sorry for pushing you about it, I just-"
"It's okay. Like I said, I love you too much."
Syo kissed her friend again, and all Quais could do was continue sitting and blushing. Until he turned his head…and got kissed in the beak.
"Syo?" Quais said, while still in lip contact.
"Yes?" Syo released the kiss and laughed.
"Do…do you really like me?"
"Definitely. There have been a lot of charming males in the world, but you? You are one of a kind. Handsome, modest, smart, strong, and to top it all off…incredibly brave."
"Thank you. Um…"
Quais kept blushing and didn't know what to say next. He could only think about how much Syo did admire him, and looking back at her eyes made him think differently. Maybe he felt the same way about her, but couldn't admit it because the birds of his universe worked differently than the birds on earth. Being an official couple would usually take time. So, Quais still stared into her eyes. Then he held her wing tight and comfortingly. Causing Syo to give a flirting smile.
"Syo?"
"Yes?"
"I…I'll admit. When we met, I liked you a lot, and felt nervous with you admiring me so much. But maybe a part of me kinda felt the same way. My instincts just don't work the same way."
A part of Syo kind of felt a little disappointed, thinking Quais would never fall for her. Until he made her chin go up saying, "But I've always enjoyed these months with you. And…and if you want to be my girlfriend…then I guess I can give it a chance."
"Really?"
"Yup."
"Oh Quais." Syo cheerfully hugged him again. "You make me so happy."
"Hmm. I feel the same way about you."
"Aww." Syo felt so touched that she repeatedly kissed his cheek again and again. Quais felt tickled and just hugged her back before they stared at the sunset again. It was going down much further before night finally rolled in. But the night was not the same as the ones before. Because there were no more humans around, the lights in every city were off for good, and all that was left was the moon…and millions of stars. All of them were visible in the sky.
"Wow." Syo said. "This never gets old."
"You think so?" Quais asked.
"Oh yeah. When the humans were around, they would always keep their city lights on. But for a long time I've been enjoying more of this. The time where I feel like animals now gets to take back the earth."
"Maybe. But…who do you think will be in charge?"
"In charge?"
"Yeah. I mean, I know animals can fend for themselves but in my universe, we birds always did things to maintain order and peace around the world."
"Hmm. Well, assuming you and I are the only ones who think like humans, maybe it can be us. Maybe you can teach birds how to use their heads, the same way you taught me."
"That's not a bad idea."
"Then again, we could just leave it the way it is. We could be our own leaders. Or one of us can be in charge only." Syo backed away and had a real cocky grin on her face.
"Oh Syo. You better not be suggesting another race."
"Oh I am. You wanna be a leader? You'll have to catch me before I reach the jungle!" Syo jumped off the edge of the roof and began soaring in the air again.
Quais rolled his eyes and laughed, "Okay. We'll see who's worthy of the crown! I'm coming for you, Syo!"
Both military macaws were racing once again, and did it around the whole city. Quais and Syo zoomed through many broken windows, spinned around almost every building, and let the cool night breeze blow on their feathers. The two laughed, for they made the race more fun with the obstacles. They even trash talked to each other like real racers.
"You having a good time?!" Quais yelled out.
Syo responded, "You betcha! It'll be even better as soon as I reach our home right n-!" Then she was cut-off as Quais suddenly hugged her and it caused them both to crash into a few soft bushes. "Aww man!" Syo laughed. And noticed that she and Quais were hugging each other, while laying in the dirt ground.
They got up, but were still in each other's wings.
"Well," Quais spoke. "looks like I gotcha…honey."
"Back at you…sweetie. Hmm." Syo hugged him tighter, and he liked it. "Thank you."
"For what?" He asked.
"For always protecting me. And for letting me be your friend, or girlfriend now. I don't know what my life would be like without you."
"Oh. Then, you're welcome." Quais was still nervous around her, but he used his courage to gently hug her back, and kiss her head. It made Syo happy, and it made her hope that with how quiet the world finally was, she would be able to enjoy her life with the bird who cared about her more than any bird ever had.
Notes & Disclaimers:
• This was inspired by Rio, Blue Sky IP.
• The Flying Stories are my IP.
• "Blu," from Rio, plays the character "Quais" (Qu•ā•is) the Military Macaw.
• "Jewel," from Rio, plays the character "Syo" the Military Macaw.
