Hello, boys! Since I'm done with Rio Restart, that means I'm fully back to continuing this story. Sorry for the long hiatus but I really am back with this and will still be working on the others. So I hope you guys will enjoy what comes. Speaking of which, this chapter will be a little short and at the end, I'll be adding/revealing summaries of what I have planned for this series just in case I decide to stop continuing later on.

Now if you don't want any spoilers then I suggest you don't read the Author's Note in the bottom. Just enjoy what I put here one at a time.

CHAPTER TWENTY SIX: ACTING PARENT

It was now the night of July 5th. Or the very early am of July 5th. On that night, it was all stormy and thundery while so much rain poured downed like firing arrows.

Jewel, Eva, and their parents were all sleeping soundly at their tree, trying to comfort each other from the constant sound of booming thunder and lightning.

Rafael, Nico, Pedro, and Luiz decided to sleepover at the garage, due to the fear that their homes might get struct by lightning.

As for the rest of the friends, Blu was alone in his fort, almost asleep from the storm but was really go through a little problem.

Over a few hours ago, Blu, Jewel, their friends, and about every bird around the city of Rio launched a surprise fireworks show for America's Independence Day. Then when it began to rain they all quickly went home before it got worse, and when they made it and separated, Blu said goodnight to his new adoptive parents, Mikka and Leo, before entering his fort. Mikka wanted to ask him if he wanted to sleep with her and Leo in their nest but Leo stopped her. They both thought that Blu was already shocked enough about accepting the adoption, so they decided not to ask and went to their nest to sleep.

Back to the present hour, it was still pouring. Mikka and Leo were in their nest. In each other's wing, protected by their comforting warmth and by the fort design of their nest (that was built by Blu on the first week when the three met). Leo was already asleep with a deep smile, feeling gushy for having to sleep with his wife but Mikka wouldn't even blink. She was wide awake because she was worried about Blu. He did have a problem with her and Leo being his new parents but even though they settled the situation, Mikka felt like Blu feels didn't change. She couldn't to wonder how Blu might actually be feeling. And she had every right to worry. Because once the rain finally stopped, Mikka continued laying down and wanted to sleep but began to hear sniffling. Which meant that she was right, so she slowly released herself from her husband's embrace and stood out of the nest. She stepped through the muddy grounds as she was slowly walking towards Blu's nest, and when she made it to the entrance, she saw what she was afraid of. She saw Blu inside his nest, curling up into a ball and crying as silently as he could. But it wasn't quiet enough to go past Mikka's ears.

Now she wanted to do what all mothers do. "Blu? Sweetie, are you okay?" She softly said, and it made Blu stop crying and face her while trying to hide her sadness. "O-Oh. H-Hi, Mikka. I-I'm fine, but what are you doing h-here?" Mikka sat down. "The rain finally stopped, and after a moment I heard you something that sounded crying." "R-Really? Wonder where that's coming from, haha." Mikka narrowed him, showing that she was being fooled.

"Blu, it's okay. I know it was you."

Blu wanted to deny it but knew that the tears in his eyes and desire of protesting would only prove Mikka's point.

"Yeah. You're not wrong."

"Do you mind if I come in?"

"No."

Then Mikka slowly came inside the fort, which was big enough for both of them. Next she around Blu, trying to give the best motherly comfort.

"Hey Blu, I'm sorry."

"Sorry for what?"

"I know that you're crying because you still feel like you replaced your parents. But I want you to remember that Leo and I would never replace your real mother and father."

"I know. Believe me, it's just that…I'm really thankfully for what you're both doing for me and I don't want you to change your minds but I just want to know why did you want to adopt me?"

"Because you did so much good for us. From the night we met to now, we've always proven yourself to be a kind, smart, and very mature chick. But the idea of seeing that you live here by yourself, every time when you're not with Jewel or the others, doesn't feel right to me. So I thought that this would be the best way to make you feel like you're not alone."

Mikka hugged him dearly.

"Aw…Mikka, thank you but…I know I'm not alone. Whether you guys decided to adopt me or not, we're still friends and we got the rest of the gang. I know very well that I am never alone, and I have you and everyone else to thank for that."

"And I'm glad you know that."

She continued hugging him, and then Blu hugged back. The way she was holding him made him feel like he was still in the wings of his real mother. He still doesn't have any real memory of either of his parents but could never forget the feeling of comfort his mom gave him. Being in Mikka's wings didn't feel any different, so Blu wanted to let out one thing. It was difficult as he felt more tears coming down but he knew it would make it feel at ease.

So as Mikka continued holding him ever so lovingly, he said, "M-Mommy?" That word shocked her. She was afraid that she would never get the chance to be called that. Just hearing now, made her begin to cry with tears of joy. "Yes, Blu?" "Thank you so much. For everything." "You're welcome, sweetie. I love you." "I love you too." He felt like hiccuping a little as he began to cry a little more, but Mikka didn't mind. She loved comforting the baby bird that was in her wings, and making her rock him a little and never wanna let him go. Then after a few seconds, Blu fell asleep. Mikka set him down and smiled at him. "Sleep tight, Blu." She kissed his cheek and wanted to go back to her nest with Leo. But felt like Blu could use some more comfort, so she stayed where she was, laid down and put her wings around Blu to sleep with him.

Before she shut her eyes, she took one last look and him, and said with one more tear, "Goodnight, Blu. I promise you, your parents are still out there, and until they come back, Leo and I are gonna take very good care of you. I love you." Then she gave him another kiss on the cheek before she fell asleep.

Please tell me you guys thought that was adorable.

Now, I meant what I said about being back here. I'll be continuing this and everything, but just know that my time school is, in my opinion, a bit of a buzz kill so there's no telling how my timing will be for each new thing I release, either way they'll still be something to enjoy. In fact, here's comes the part where I say this...

In case (and only just in case) I decide to stop making this story, this is where I leave some summaries to what I have planned for it. And if you guys still don't want any spoilers then I suggest you don't look, okay? Here it goes.

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Note that I didn't have any changes on these plans until now or recently.

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Blu and Jewel are on a date after talking for a while, they both realize that they've never celebrated their own birthdays. So they each secretly try to throw a surprise party for the other.

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More holiday chapters, of course.

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A couple of years later (as mentioned in the NEW KIND OF CENTURY one shot), Mikka and Leo have a baby girl and they name her Angel.

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The gang is now (sort of) a gang of teenagers, and as they go through their lives, Blu meets a Nigel, who recently just got kicked out of showbiz. So Blu offers him support, and Nigel eventually becomes friends with everyone instead of the nut-job villain that we know and loath.

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A building goes on fire so Blu tries to play hero, which is what becomes his first step into flying.

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That's all for now. Until then, stay tuned!