Hello readers! I'm back with another chapter for you. I'm also going to start responding to some guest reviews on here, as I can't normally reply to them and don't want to clutter up the review section with a bunch of replies.
Fanfiction guy: Wow, I really appreciate the time you took to write down all of your ideas for the story. I will definitely refer to this later and try to incorporate some ideas. As for the last one, I'm afraid I can't do that as all my stories will be exempt from inappropriate content/lemons. Glad you are enjoying the story, and hope you keep reading man!
"Please tell me you're telling me what I think you're telling me Rafi." Pedro said starting to get excited.
"I don't buy it. So somehow a flightless bird managed to escape from that crazy cockatoo? Rafi buddy, I'm sorry but it's just time to let go." Nico blatantly replied.
"No, seriously Amigos! I know where they are! One bird said he saw two Blue macaws being carried into the local aviary." Rafael defended.
Nico eyes started to dilate as he suddenly became very nervous.
"So you're taking some random bird's advice? Rafi, remember what happened last time? Anyway, how do we know that he didn't just see, like a Hyacinth macaw?" Nico countered.
"I'm sorry, but I just don't want to get my hopes up." He continued.
"Listen guys, I know this is hard to believe, but I have a really strong feeling that they are in that aviary! Now are you going to help your friends, or do I have to go alone?" Rafael asked, now somewhat irritated.
"I'm sorry, but I will not risk my tail feathers getting into the hands of another crazy doctor! If you were sane, you would do the same." Nico shouted as he turned around to fly away.
"Come on Pedro, let's get away from this maniac." Nico commanded. But to his surprise, Pedro didn't obey.
"Pedro?" The yellow canary turned around to see that Pedro was standing next to Rafael.
"Come on buddy, we need to help our friends. I think your emotions are getting the better of you. We can help you get over your fear Nico. Me and Rafi will be there the whole time." Pedro asked softly.
"S-so you're leaving me too? Is that it? After all we've been through? Fine! I don't need you! Have fun being trapped and experimented on every day! Have fun watching your family being taken away! You-you just don't understand." Nico sobbed, and flew away into the sky.
"Nico! Wait!" Pedro shouted as he extended his wing towards the canary who was disappearing into the sky.
"Nico…" Pedro said to himself.
"Come on amigo. We have to rescue our friends. I think Nico needs some time to himself anyway." Rafael insisted.
"Ok, let's go." Pedro replied, saddened that his best buddy had abandoned them.
Meanwhile, back in the manmade jungle, Blu and Jewel were snuggled together in a tree hollow. Blu was sleeping with a grin on his beak. He finally had everything he never knew he needed. When Jewel came into his life, it was as if an emptiness was filled. However, Jewel wasn't having an equally enjoyable sleep. She squirmed around, tossing slightly, and mumbled to herself.
"Fire…Loggers….Dad"
Jewel's Dream
Jewel is flying through a dense forest that was set on fire, however she is much younger in her dream relative to real life. The entire surrounding area is covered in a thick smoke. Jewel panics as she desperately searches for someone to help.
"Hello!? *Cough* Is-Is anyone there!? *Cough* Help me!" She screamed.
Running out of oxygen, Jewel fell out of the sky and landed on the Jungle floor with a sickening thud.
As she was fighting to keep the world from fading into darkness, a mysterious figure suddenly appeared and picked up Jewel with his talons.
"D-daddy?" Jewel inquired as she was being carried out of the burning forest. The mysterious bird remained silent until they were in a secluded area, away from the fire, smoke, and chaos.
As her vision cleared, and she wiped away a tear, Jewel was shocked by whom she recognized the mysterious figure to be. The Blue Macaw was caringly looking down at her.
"Blu!?"
Real World
Jewel sprung up from her sleep as if someone had just unexpectedly pricked her with a needle. She quickly looked over to where she thought Blu would be, but no one was there.
"Jewel? Are you awake?" A voice came from the hollow entrance.
Jewel immediately looked up and saw it was Blu, looking out at the manmade jungle. She got up and walked over to her sweetheart and looked at him with tearing eyes. As soon as Blu realized that Jewel was upset about something, he immediately grew concerned.
"Jewel, are you ok? What's the matter? Does you wing hurt? I knew it. Let's go get Tulio, maybe he ca-"
"Blu, it *sniff* it's not my wing. I just had a bad dream, that's all." Jewel interjected.
"Oh, well what's wrong? You can tell me, if it'll make you feel better." Blu offered.
"No, really Blu, it's nothing."
"Are you sure? I'm sorry Jewel, but I don't want to see you like this. Really, there has to be something I can do." Blu said comfortingly as he held Jewel in his wings.
Jewel thought for a moment.
"Maybe I should tell Blu my dream. What is a relationship if there isn't any trust? I think I'll feel better if I get it off my chest anyway."
"Ok Blu, do you really want to hear my dream?" When Blu noticed this sudden change in attitude, he couldn't help but feel glad that Jewel was actually opening up to him.
"Yes, I'm sure. There's no one else I would rather listen to." Blu responded.
"Ok, well here goes…"
Outside the aviary, two birds sat on a branch overlooking the aviary where Blu and Jewel were "trapped" while planning to "rescue" their two amigos. One was Rafael, while the other was a Red Crested Cardinal in a black ninja suit with only his eyes showing. The cardinal bounced around next to Rafael doing various air punches and kicks.
"Ok Agent R, the plan is to terminate the security system, evade detection, liberate the subjects, and get our tail feathers outta there! Copy?"
"Seriously Pedro?" Rafael asked, a little annoyed.
"Hey, that's Agent P to you!" Pedro retorted.
"Do you even hear yourself? ¡Ay, caramba, let's just find a way into that place."
"Hmph, funny. Usually birds want to break OUT, not break into the aviary. But to each their own I guess." A dark figure said as he leaned against a tree.
"Um, Olá amigo. By any chance do you know how to break our friends out?" Rafael asked.
"Oh, so there is a point to your little endeavor then. Heh, yeah I know how to get in, but that's not the hard part. The hard part is getting out, capiche? Listen up and you may just survive."
"Whoa whoa whoa, hold up! Let me get this straight. You are just gonna help total strangers get in and save their friends?" Pedro queried.
"No, I'm not going to help you DO anything. I'm just going to TELL you how so save your stupid buddies. I was getting bored just sitting around anyway." The strange bird responded.
"Hmmm, too risky. Come on Rafi, let's-"
"W-w-w-wait. Hehe, don't listen to my friend here. We would love to hear any advice amigo." Rafael said as he held a wing around Pedro's beak.
"Smart decision, maybe you two WILL make it out. Heh, I wouldn't bet money on the tubby red bird though."
"HMMMMM!" Pedro mumbled while Rafael kept a strong grip on his beak.
In an isolated part of Rio de Janeiro, a Yellow Canary sat on top of a building with his talons dangling over the ledge. Thoughts raced through his mind as he replayed recent events in his head.
"Why can't they see that this is pointless? They're dead. D-E-A-D, dead. I can't go back to another one of those torture houses! I may not be so lucky this time…"
Nico looked up at the night sky.
"Pedro. Man I wish you were here right now. Wait, Pedro is going to recuse to them, even if it may be a false lead. And I'm sure everyone else would do the same for me."
The canary's eyes widened as he realized his fault.
"Some bird I am! I let my own fears stop me from helping my friends!"
Nico stood up onto his talons and spread his wings.
"Don't worry guys, I'm coming."
Looks like everyone is having a hard time after the events of the smuggling. Thanks again for your reviews and support. The tentative release date for chapter 4 is Thursday. Have fun and keep writing! EgilMaster out!