Disclaimer: I don't Rio or any of its characters, however I do own my OCs. Before I start I thought I'd give you an update on my website's status (if any of you actually care :D, if you don't just skip to the chapter), my friend is having problems with getting it online because of things going on at the other end, but we hope to get it up tomorrow. Anyway enough of my life, on with the chapter.

Chapter 9: An Explanation

Rick gulped, after that display he knew that he was going to have to tell them what happened, but he really didn't want to retell the story because of the painful memories.

"So?" Jewel said. "What was that all about?" The female macaw demanded.

Rick took a deep breath and started talking.

"It's a long… long story

Flashback (Note: Rick's voice explanations will be in bold)

A younger version of Rick was in a cage, with Ruby and an unknown male standing outside.

The female chuckled and said to the male, "I think it's time for his daily beating."

The male just laughed and tears welled up in Rick's eyes as they opened his small metal cage and threw him out, they then proceeded to beat him up with their claws, with Rick helpless to doing anything.

"Those two horrific birds, you saw earlier used to beat me up every day after I found out their bird smuggling operation. You see, they worked with some poachers, and in return they were well fed and given a nice comfortable home, much like Nigel was in your story Blu."

Rick was then thrown back into his cage, left crying in self-pity, until he fell asleep, in which he would have horrible nightmares.

"They did this to install fear into me, so that I couldn't tell anyone what they were doing. I was stuck there for 7 long years, until I finally escaped."

A more present day Rick was receiving another beating from the pair, this time however Rick was ready to escape, Rick quickly shoved the two evil birds off of him and escaped through the open windows behind his cage. The two birds immediately gave chase to Rick, and chased him all the way to Rio. Where Blu and Jewel found him

End of flashback

"I feel so guilty for leaving all those birds behind, but I had to get away, so I could inform other birds of the problem, and hope that they would agree on a rescue attempt for the birds still trapped."

"Wow! I'm so sorry Rick! I never thought that you would of…" Jewel said solemnly.

Rick interrupted the female macaw "It's okay Jewel, I just want to get the other birds out of there."

"Well, what are we waiting for?" Jewel said, "Let's gather the others and save those birds."

Blu shook his head, "There is no way you are putting yourself in danger while you are pregnant."

Jewel said angrily, "You can't tell me what to do…!"

Blu pleaded with his mate, "Can you at least wait until you have laid your eggs, if you want to come, I'm not going to stop you but please, for the children's sake, don't go while you are pregnant. Besides, we need to come up with a good plan and get a blueprint of the facility. Jewel looked at Blu with a confused expression on.

"What on Earth is a blueprint Blu?"

The male macaw replied to his love, "It is the layout of a place; we will need to send someone on recon to get a detailed layout of the facility."

Rick said, "Well we have plenty of time for that, it's getting late and we all need to ponder on what I've just said and then bring this up again tomorrow."

Blu nodded with agreement, "I concur, I definitely need to think about this overnight, I'll get back to you on a proposition."

"Goodnight!" Rick said as he flew off to his sleeping area. This left the two lovebirds alone.

"Come on, Jewel." Blu said and the couple set off towards their home.

Blu and Jewel arrived back at home and ate some palm fruit for dinner. Jewel then placed herself in Blu's wings and asked her mate an important question.

"Blu?" She said to her mate.

"Yeah?" The male macaw replied

"What are we going to name the kids?" Jewel said.

"I honestly don't know Jewel, I think we should wait until the eggs are laid before we start deciding on names." Blu replied to his love.

Jewel just nodded in agreement, closing her eyes. However she couldn't seem to get to sleep, desire soon took over Jewel's senses and she turned around and woke Blu up.

"Blu?" She said seductively.

Blu gulped, he knew what was going to happen.

"Y-Yes J-Jewel." The male macaw replied shakily.

"I want you!" The female macaw said. Then the now lust filled female macaw engaged in a passionate kiss with Blu. Jewel moaned as Blu laid her down and gently stroked her wings, Jewel just shivered in pleasure from the touch and she moaned out with pleasure.

"Jewel, is there any point of doing this again?" Blu said

"Not really, I just enjoy the feeling." She said seductively, which in turn made Blu blush heavily.

Blu then traced his claws up to her neck and massaged her shoulders, Jewel relaxed and moaned in approval, Blu then went around the business of sealing the bond and Jewel shivered as the height of their union was carried out.

Blu then gathered Jewel in his wings and gave her one more passionate kiss, before turning her around and pressing his body against her back.

"Blu?" Jewel said

"Yes, my love?" Blu replied

"Thanks for that Blu, I really needed that." She said sheepishly. Blu just grinned in response and replied.

"Any time Jewel, any time." Blu replied before saying "Goodnight, Jewel."

The two Spix's macaws then soon gave into sleep and entered their dreams.

That just about wraps this chapter up, I hope I didn't go too far on the fluff to make it M-Rated (although birds mating isn't exactly an example of an adult scene, as you get taught a lot of it at Secondary School).

Anyway I got your friend request Blu and Jewel Forever and jack w, I'm just ensuring you it's me and not some random guy who is desperate for Xbox Live friends, anyway leave me a review on the way out!