Okay guys! Ready for a really heart melting chapter?

This chapter is one of the reasons why I had to rate this story "T" and you will see why!

Chapter 8: Mates for Life

As Alex waited until next day to tell Lily, he thought it over and well he was going to say to Lily that they needed to stop. That they needed to stop seeing each other and look for a mate that had the same colored feathers. Alex knew that this would not only break her heart, but his as well, and he didn't think he could even say it. He loved her so much, she meant everything to him, that beautiful smile and face that made him fall for her, her perfect personality that he adorned. Alex felt that there was no Scarlet that could compare to her and well it was true, if only Lily was a Scarlet, then Alex would have no problem.

Alex didn't even bother to stop and eat breakfast with his family, he just took off for Lily's leaving his mother a bit stunned.

"Where is he going in such a hurry?" Maria wondered after she finished swallowing a piece of a mango.

Both Lisa and Liz knew why Alex just flew out, but both of them did not say anything. They just continued to eat their fruit like nothing happened.

Alex felt his mind racing with thoughts as he flew as fast as he could to Lily. However he realized he shouldn't fly so fast and hard and slowed down to let the blood flow more easily in him. He was just so lost in his thoughts, thinking how on earth would he break the news to her.

Lily was actually just about to fly off for the day, when Alex came landing down in front of her, catching his breath from flying. Lily saw Alex's heavy breathing and came to him, putting a wing on him.

"Alex?" Lily asked, a bit worried. "Are you okay? You look like you seen a monster."

"I'm fine, I guess I was just so anxious to see you." Alex replied. "Lily, can I tell you something?" Alex said, wanting to get this over with.

"Can it wait?" Lily requested. "How about we go spend some alone time at our secret place when the sun goes down?" Lily placed a pointing feather on Alex's chest and smiled in a convincing way to Alex.

Alex really wanted to just spoil it, but he couldn't say no to her. She certainly knew how to persuade him. And besides, it would be better if they were alone.

"Okay, I'll see you later tonight." Alex managed a smile before placing a loving kiss on Lily's beak, Lily returning it.

"I can't wait." Lily smiled even more.

As Lily flew off to enjoy her day, Alex just stared at her, sighing. He really didn't want to say it, but he had to. Alex decided to go see his brother and his family to kill some time and take his mind off of things for a bit. As Alex flew on and found the hollow, he dived in and expected to find Blu or at least Jewel there to greet him. However, Bia, Carla, and Tiago, his beloved, adoptive nephew and nieces were there and the three young blue macaws rushed into their uncle's wings.

"Uncle Alex!" The three yelled in unison and jumped onto of him, knocking him over.

Alex actually enjoyed this act and laughed with the three.

"Okay you three, that's enough, you're going to break my bones." Alex laughed while Bia, Carla, and Tiago got off of him.

"What brings you here, uncle Alex?" Bia asked.

"Well, I was just flying about and decided to come for another visit, where is your mom and dad?" Alex asked, looking around for his brother.

"They told us they wanted some alone time together." Carla answered.

"No doubt they are being all mushy." Tiago commented and did a throw up motion.

Alex decided to ask his nephew and nieces and tell them his secret, as well as to ask of their opinion. He decided to trust them, after all, they do accept him as their uncle even thought he was of a different colored feather.

"Hey kids, let's sit down, your uncle has something to tell you, but you must keep it a secret, even from your father."

"Oh." Was all Tiago could reply.

"We promise uncle Alex." Carla answered for the three of them.

"Good." Alex replied and the three sat down. "Okay, here it goes."

And Alex told the three of his love for Lily and how that love grew over time ever since they shared that first kiss together. However because of the law and Alex's second thoughts, he was considering to break it and well he was going to tell Lily tonight.

As Alex wrapped up what he had to say, all three remained speechless until Bia decided to break the silence in the hollow. She walked up to Alex and gave him a hug.

"Uncle Alex, we love you and if she makes you happy, we support you if you want to be with her. It's your decision and we will be happy with whatever you decide in the end." Bia explained to Alex.

Carla and Tiago both looked at each other and gave a nod of approval, then walked up and joined in on the hug. Alex felt tears streaming down his face and wrapped his wings around the three young macaws. He felt so happy that now his nephew and nieces were with him.

"Thanks so much you guys, I feel a bit better now." Alex cried. "I love you kids as well."

As the hugging continued, Alex saw that the evening time was approaching and let go of the kids. It was time to go see and tell Lily.

"Okay kids, your uncle Alex has to go now, I'll see you guys pretty soon."

"Bye uncle Alex, feel better!" The three shouted to him as he flew to the secret hollow outside the tribes' territory.

While on his way, Alex kept on repeating what he would say to Lily, as well as preparing himself for her reaction. Alex soon enough spotted the hollow and Lily just outside, waiting for him to come.

"Alex, you came!" Lily shouted and hugged him tight. "Now let's enjoy another good round of snuggling." Lily grabbing hold of Alex's wing.

However Alex did not budge and Lily wondered what was wrong with him as she turned around to look at his sad face.

"Alex, what's wrong? Come on, it's been awhile since we had a night alone together." Lily pleaded.

"Lily, I really need to tell you something, and I need you to listen to me." Alex said and let go of Lily's wing that was holding him. "We can't do this anymore."

"What do you mean, of course we can." Lily replied, very confused as to where Alex was going with this.

"No, I mean, we both know the law, I don't want to put you through all the pain just because we love each other, I'm so sorry. I though this through and well I think it's best we just move on and find someone else for us." Alex confessed.

"You mean…" Lily now realized where this was going and tears started flooding her eyes. "Why? Please don't say that, I don't want to hear it!" Lily started shouting, upset and sad at the same time, turning around and looking away from Alex.

Alex felt his heart breaking in a million pieces and slowly walked froward and wrapped his wings around Lily, to comfort her. He knew this would happen and well he regretted saying it.

"I'm sorry Lily, I will still always love you, even if I find someone else." Alex cried.

Lily turned around to face Alex, the tears now straining her eyes so much that her facial feathers were darker, her eyes themselves turned a bit red from crying. She didn't say anything, she just buried her face in Alex's chest. Alex patted her back to hopefully calm her down. When Lily felt she could finally talk, she raised her head and looked into Alex's eyes.

"Alex, I don't care about some stupid law, I love you with all of my heart and I want to have my chicks with you, no one else." Lily said with determination.

Alex was shocked. Lily was willing to go through all the pain, both physical and emotional to be mates with him? He couldn't process what she said right away, but when he realized it, he shook his head to clear it.

"Lily, I don't think that's a good idea, please don't make this hard on yourself." Alex pleaded with her.

"Alex, I want this, nothing will make me more happy than to be with you forever. Please give me my wish." Lily said, looking right into Alex with her eyes.

Alex looked at Lily and well, he found he couldn't say no to her. He felt his legs go weak as the thought of actually being an official mate to Lily overcame his brain. With his brain fried, his heart spoke for him.

"Lily, I don't know, are you sure about this?" Alex asked, slowly and with a blank face.

Lily placed a kiss on Alex's beak and let her tongue touch his tongue, hoping that this act would make him stay. It certainly made Alex feel happy and he kissed back, pretty soon he was lost in the moment and pulled Lily closer and put more effort into kissing back. The two eventually separated and both were smiling.

"Okay Lily, I will grant you your wish." Alex told her and the two went inside the hollow.

The two then processed to have one crazy night of love making, to become official mates and make their bond between them inseparable. However little did the two know, but a certain female Scarlet macaw was spying on the two and was quite upset as she saw the two go into the hollow to perform the sacred ritual of love.

"So Alex is in love with a blue macaw? Well he is certainly in trouble now." The female Scarlet macaw said sternly before flying off back to the Scarlet tribe.

Well… Told you I had to rate this "T" for this reason…

Don't worry! I am not writing a lemon of this, so don't worry! And don't ask me to write a lemon, it's not happening!

I know some of you are not comfortable with this, but than again… How could Alex and Lily not have Cadence and Eddie if they didn't do it?