Notes & Disclaimers:

• Rio is Blue Sky Studios IP.

Before I start, I just wanted to mention something that I keep forgetting to do. Months ago (like maybe last year), I bought the comic book "Rio: Snakes Alive" (btw, it was good), and at the end of it, it said that the staff who made it will make a sequel to it called "Rio #2: Creature from the Blu Lagoon."

Now, it's not available for purchase yet, but every time when I spot it on the Amazon website, the date on it says Dec 2, 2018. So since the first comic came around when Rio 2 was released, and this new comic might come in 2018, it makes me think that RIO 3 will be coming very soon around that time. But keep in mind, it's nothing more than a wild guess. Now, on with the story.

(Please leave a comment and enjoy.)

Chapter Fourteen: New Day, New Friend, Same Love

The sun came over the city and jungle of Rio de Janeiro, where a female blue macaw finally woke, and very happy to see that she was still in the same room with the best bird she knew, known as Blu.

"This is the life." She said in her head. "I'm with my boyfriend, we're back and free in the jungle, and with my best friend Eva and her parents. What could be better?" So she went back laying down, but then he woke up and thought she was still asleep. "Look at her. I wanted to keep her safe by leaving but she couldn't bear it. I love her so much...and I'm never giving that up. From now on, I'll do whatever it takes to make her feel happy and safe." He then moved from his bed and kissed Jewel's head, causing her to lift her head and look into Blu's eyes.

"Oh Jewel. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you."

"Actually, I think I woke up before you did."

"Oh."

They both smiled and gave each other a good morning kiss. After they broke it, Jewel showed tears of joy. "Blu...I wanna thank you so much."

"For what?"

"For agreeing to stay with me. I don't know what I'd do without you." She hugged him tight, and Blu had nothing to say except, "Really? I don't know, you'd still have Eva and her parents, and Nico and Pedro as friends. What am I good for? Besides keeping you company." She smiled at him, and slowly moved her head to his. "You're so much more to me than that. I just hope I won't have to remind you that everyday." They laughed and continued hugging, enjoying each other's company, and then jumped away as they saw that Eva was awake.

"Morning lovebirds." She yawned.

Jewel protested, "Please don't call us that."

"Alright, Alright." Eva laughed again. "So what do you guys wanna do today?"

They thought it over, and then Blu suggested, "How about we go see Nico and Pedro at the club?" The girls liked the idea, and after they got the parents' permission, the three friends exited the tree and were heading off. Despite Jewel just coming back, Carlos and Sophia were okay with them going out, since they knew that they were responsible, they trusted Blu, and that they could find the city and their home easily since they could fly.

On the way to the club, Jewel and Eva were enjoying themselves, seeing that they can both finally fly together. Then the fun ended when they noticed that Blu had trouble trying to catch up.

"Hey girls, wait up!" Blu yelled.

"Oh." The girls chuckled. Since they saw that he couldn't fly yet, Jewel decided to tease him. "Oh. Come on, lover-boy. What's wrong?"

"You know as well as I do that I can't fly yet."

"In that case." She smirked as she hovered behind him and carried him. "Whoa! What are you doing?!" Blu responded.

"Don't worry." Jewel laughed, and carried him along the way to the club, but only eight inches from the ground since she didn't want to risk dropping him. Blu was surprised but happy since it kind of gave him the feeling that he was flying with her. "Wow! This is awesome! Thanks, Jewel!"

"No problem."

"Aren't I too heavy for you though?"

"Nah, I'm not complaining about your chubbiness."

"Oh tha…Hey!" Blu felt offended but knew that Jewel was just teasing him.

"I'm just kidding."

"Yeah, I know."

"Oh Blu?"

"Yeah?"

"Just promise me, you'll remember this..." She moved closer to his ear, and whispered, "If you don't fly anytime soon, then that's okay with me. After all...it gives me the advantage. I am the hawk and you are my prey, lover-boy." Blu's eyes were wide open and he blushed massively over that metaphor. Jewel always loved seeing him tremble before her.

On the way, they still enjoyed themselves, and finally made it to Nico and Pedro's turf.

"Hey guys! We're back!" Blu yelled after Jewel released him from his grip. Before Blu and Jewel were brought to the aviary, the club was always packed with birds (all thanks to Blu from the beginning). But in their present, it looked like empty ruins from a zombie apocalypse.

"Nico? Pedro, are you guys here?" Said Jewel. They didn't hear any replies, but they could see the whole tent. Blu could see nothing but black through the entrance, until he moved closer and saw...eyes. He was completely puzzled until the big mystery jumped out from the tent onto Blu. "Ah!" He yelled and when the girls noticed, they saw a bulldog puppy right on top of Blu.

"Hi ya!" Said the puppy, and used his tongue on Blu's face. "Ah, gross!" He said in disgust but the girls laughed and were awed by how cute the puppy looked.

"Hey Luiz, stop scaring my friend." Said a familiar voice. The puppy (known as Luiz) got off of Blu, and Jewel helped him up. Everyone turned to see Rafael.

"Hey Rafi." Said Eva.

"Hi guys."

Everyone was glad to see him, but not as much as Eva. She was so overjoyed that she came running to him in a hug. He was surprised but gladly hugged her back. "It's great to see you again, Eva."

"You too."

"Hey ya, lovebirds." He said to Blu and Jewel's annoyance again. Jewel said "Hi. Oh I forgot, you were released before me and Blu."

"That's right."

"So who's your new friend here?" Blu nervously pointed to Luiz.

"My name's Luiz."

"Oh yeah. There's no reason to worry, he's a friendly pooch."

"Who's worried?" Blu said, but Jewel still chuckled seeing her boyfriend covered in dog drool and trying to not act scared.

"He's a good friend."

"Yo Rafi!" The gang turned to see Nico and Pedro coming in. "Hey, Blu, Jewel, you're back!"

"Hey guys!"

The guys came and gave the two a good high-wing-five. Just then, Rafael popped up, "Whoa. You two know these two?"

Nico explained, "Yeah. Blu here is the guy that helped start this club up. If it weren't for him...then who the heck knows what would happen with our digs."

Pedro concluded, "But we didn't know that you knew these two. Blu, do you have a magnet for friends or somethin'?"

They laughed, and the six friends had a little chat until Blu asked, "Wait. Guys, what exactly happened in the club while I was gone, when did you meet Rafael? And Rafi, when did you meet Luiz?"

Pedro got in saying, "Well, for days while you were missing, we didn't know what to do in the club for entertainment without ya. You were like the king of our club, and our throne room seemed like an empty shell to everyone. So we had to close down until we could find you until Eva gave us the news that you were fine, and you and baby bird here made it official." They chuckled, making Blu blush but Jewel was smiling at him again, but Pedro continued, "Anyway, we kept the place closed until you would get back, but then we eventually met Rafi and Luiz, and they both helped us try to clean up the place."

"Oh that explains it, but-"

"Right our story." Rafael said. "You see, it happened just a week ago..."

(Rafael's POV)

After that kid, Tulio, released me, I was excited and decided to fly through the city for fun before heading back to my nest. Then after a while, it started raining so I decided to get to shelter, and quickly. I made it under a metal board, and thought it was safe. Then I heard what sounded like crying. So I turned and saw what happened to be a broken and rusty old cage that Luiz was in. He looked miserable in there so I let him out and let him hang out with me until we found this abandoned garage that seemed cozy for him. I've been checking on him ever since, and eventually we met Nico and Pedro.

(Back to Reality…)

"Wow. Good story, pal." Blu said, and Eva added, "Especially the kind act you did for this poor soul."

"Thanks guys." Rafael and Eva really liked each other but haven't confessed their feelings yet, but after hearing the story, Eva wanted to be with him more than ever. So for the rest of the time, the gang sat around talking about what they have done during their time of absence, and what they planned on doing for the present. Even Blu got used to Luiz during the time.

As soon as it was finally noon, Blu, Jewel, and Eva thought it was time to head back.

"See you guys." They said.

"Bye." Their friends replied.

"Oh, Rafael, take care of yourself. I'll be back!" Winked Eva, causing Rafi to blush as well when he waved goodbye, and Nico and Pedro smirked seeing that maybe Blu and Jewel wouldn't be the only lovebirds they could mess with.

Then, the three were on their way home, and ready for a fun time back with each other.

More Notes & Disclaimers:

• "Jewel protested": I can't remember exactly what footnote I made to that phrase, but I'm thinking it was to say "she protested while yawning and in annoyance."

Luiz is now in. Still good, huh? Just so you know, it may take a while for the next chapter to come on since there's still school going on and I'm still working on "TGS:HU." So if anyone has any ideas for this story, I'll be glad to read them in the reviews.

Also, I'm now starting to wish I could turn this series into an official comic.