I kept my promise and I was able to finish this chapter before Wednesday but remember I will not be updating for a while now so you will have to wait until I do. Sorry but Enjoy this chapter for now.
Chapter 7: Freedom
The day has arrived for Blu and Jewel to be released into the Jungle. Both of them were very excited about being able to finally live in the jungle. Linda is happy for Blu but is worried she may never see him again. Tulio is happy because he knows he has succeeded in keeping the Blue Macaw race alive for now. Blu however despite being excited was nervous of living in the jungle as he never has before.
The assistants are almost finished packing everything up to move to the new Sanctuary. All the sick birds were moved first so they could continue to be treated. Tulio is personally overseeing the birds reaching the new sanctuary safely. As for Linda she is taking Blu and Jewel to the new sanctuary in her rented jeep. Tulio waved before she went started driving" I will meet you there Linda I just have to finish with the paper work then I will meet you at the new sanctuary." Linda nodded as she started driving away from the sanctuary. Blu and Jewel looked back to see they would never live or see that place again.
They turned around to see the scenery of the jungle. Tall trees which go on for miles, you can hardly see a thing after about 10 to 15 trees except green unless you're on a straight path. Blu had no idea how they were going to keep track of directions when they go in there. Jewel on the other hand is so excited she is getting impatient. As Linda drove on Blu moved next to Jewel and snapped her out of her gaze" Okay Jewel you can stop it now you're creeping me out a little with that gaze. "Jewel giggled as she thought of messing with Blu a bit while Linda took them to the new sanctuary. Jewel started to stand up and look seductively at Blu as she put on one of her seductive looks at Blu and starting in the sunlight made her eyes shine a little.
Blu was confused at first until he begun to gaze at Jewel looking at her beauty she looked 10 times more beautiful in the sun light. Jewel winked at him which made Blu start to lie down and still gaze at her with thoughts in her head" I know she is trying to mess with me but I can't help it she looks too beautiful to ignore." As he thought that he had a horrible thought" Oh no what about suitors, who will also be attracted to Jewel." He relaxed as he knew they won't bother because she is pregnant.
Jewel winked at Blu which made him look to his right to see a twig hit him in the face as he was sitting on the side. He rubbed his beak before he looked to Jewel who was laughing her head off at Blu. When she saw Blu was glaring at her she finished her laugh but still giggling when she stood up and stroked her wings" Oh Blu you are so gullible it makes you look so cute." She moved next to him as she put her wings on Blu's" And very handsome". Blu smiled nervously at her as he looked to the road to see Rio as they approached the streets. Blu and Jewel decided to keep a low profile and hid under the passenger seat so they wouldn't attract attention from the people or possibly any smugglers who were interested in capturing and selling birds. Linda saw them do that and understood as they didn't want to risk being captured again.
Linda saw lots of people crowding around and laughing and cheering at something she stopped so she could see. It was revealed to be Fernando who was dancing away with his moves. He even got a bit of money. Linda just smirked as she watched Fernando be silly. Fernando accidently falls over where everyone just laughs and then moves on. Fernando laughed nervously due to what just happened.
Linda shouted to him" Fernando over here". She waved which caught his attention. Fernando was back as he ran over to the jeep and got in the passenger seat as Linda just grinned at him" Care to explain what all that was about" Fernando just smiled before he showed Linda how much he go" Hmm better than before but you don't need to do that anymore." Fernando just laughed before he explained" Yeah but I like doing that I get easy money. Besides I get bored watching Tulio do stuff all day but sometimes I can play with the bird which is the only fun part."
Linda just smiled as she started driving towards the exit of the square. Fernando got curious of where they were going" So Linda where are we going" Linda pointed to under his seat. Fernando looked under to see Blu and Jewel hiding under there. Fernando was confused as he moved his head back up" where are we taking them". Linda just sighed as she thought" Wow is he serious". As they stopped to let some people cross the road Linda looked at Fernando" Well We are taking them to the New Sanctuary as it is finished today and Blu and Jewel will be released today into the jungle today. Did you remember your yellow shirt because they won't let you in if you don't have it?" Fernando nodded as he took the yellow shirt out of his bag he was carrying with him. Linda smiled as they started driving again.
As they once again got on the road which takes them into the jungle. Fernando looked under the chair again to see Blu and Jewel still hiding. Fernando smiled as Linda looked to him" Okay you two can come out now, it is now safe." They didn't think twice as they got out from under the seat and went onto the side to look at the scenery. Linda didn't give them much of a chance though." Were here" Blu and Jewel looked to see a building ahead of them. Looked similar to the design of the old one.
As they parked outside the entrance. The birds got out of the jeep and flew over to the entrance. Fernando put his yellow shirt on same as Linda to be allowed in to the sanctuary. Blu and Jewel landed on Linda's shoulders as they entered the sanctuary building. When they went through the door they saw it wasn't very different from the old building except that it was a lot bigger and probably harder to find your way around in.
The group went over to sit on few chairs while they wait for Tulio. Blu and Jewel jumped off Linda and sat down on a chair while Fernando just wandered off somewhere" Make sure your back in a few minutes okay" Fernando nodded as he wandered off somewhere. She just grinned at him" Sometimes I wonder how Tulio puts up with him when he does lots of daft things like performances, don't you" Linda finished as she looked to the couple which only smiled in return.
Blu quickly started indicating to Linda that he wanted a pencil and paper. Linda grabbed some from the desk next to her and handed it to Blu. He started writing as Jewel looked at what he was writing. After that he handed it to Linda who then read it" What are you planning to do after we are released"? Linda put the paper down and looked to Blu" I came here for a holiday and that is what I will have, but I think for most of the time I will spend time with Tulio and Fernando as they are the only ones I know around here." Blu smiled and nodded to her.
Blu went writing again and handed it to Linda again" Well I sure they will be fun to hang out with." Linda smiled at him" Yeah your right except Tulio can be a little boring sometimes when he talks smart." Jewel giggled as that reminded her of Blu a bit. Blu taking notice turned" Hey I'm not boring am I" Jewel giggled as she sat next to him" Well only when you keep going on and on about things."Blu grinned at her and relaxed himself.
As the minutes went on and on Blu was left in his thoughts as he was worried about living in the Jungle as he never has." How am I going to be able to live in the wild, I'm just a clumsy pet, There is no chance I can" While he was in his thoughts Jewel noticed that he looked uneasy. She put a wing on his wing to comfort him "Blu what's wrong."
Blu looked to Jewel and then back to the floor "Well... The thing is that..." Blu feeling nervous wasn't sure on how to say it. "I'm just... I'm just worried about living in the jungle" Jewel now realising the problem comforted him "Why are you worried about living in the jungle. It is the best thing that is going to happen". Blu just looked to her "I know but how can a clumsy pet like me survive out there. I don't know anything about living in the jungle, I wouldn't survive."
Jewel was shocked to hear that from Blu. She then lied on his side and began speaking again "I understand now, I could teach you about the Jungle, Everything I know". Jewel was all-over the idea however Blu wasn't as keen "No you're not, you need to get ready for the eggs when they arrive, I don't want you to have an accident." Jewel wanted to argue back but she knew he was right" What about Rafael, You always listened to him during that adventure." Blu smiled "Maybe, I'll ask him about it the next time we see him".
When Blu finished talking the front door opened revealing Tulio who had a bag with him. "Hey everyone, I'm just going to sort some stuff out of this bag and then we can go. Linda can speak to you for a moment". Linda nodded as she got up from her seat and followed Tulio over to the other side of the room. Tulio set the bag on the desk next to him and turned to Linda as she stopped in front of him and put a hand on her shoulder "Are you ready to say goodbye to Blu because like I said it may be the last time we ever see them". Linda looked back at the bird couple comforting each other and squawking at each other. She saw the two being happy we each other. Before she turned back Blu stood up and fell back on his feet as the chairs are slightly curved which caused him to fall over. She could see Jewel giggling and Blu looking clumsily at Jewel because of his predicament.
Linda smiled but looked upset as she turned back to Tulio" Can I have a few minutes to have a last talk with the pair before we take them to the tower". Tulio nodded and looked at his bag and then back to her" Sure take as long as you need just call me when you're ready." Linda nodded as she walked over to the bird couple and squatted down in front of them. Blu and Jewel immediately moved in front of Linda and sat down. "Well are you two looking forward to going out in the jungle."
They both nodded. Blu nodded a few seconds slower then Jewel. Linda then got to the point of why she is talking to them "So what do you two plan on doing first when you fly off into the jungle". Blu and Jewel both looked at her with curious faces both thinking "What is she getting at". Blu took the pen and paper and started writing on it again. Once he finished Jewel looked at him and nodded in acknowledgment. He handed it to Linda.
"Well we are going to find a suitable place for where we can raise our children when they are born. Like a tree with a big enough hollow for a family." Linda smiled at him as she put the paper down "Well I'm sure you will manage but do me a favour". Blu just looked confused at her as she looked upset" Make sure you stay safe Blu because I promised I would always look after you, but of course I no longer need to keep that promise as you have to keep it to Jewel." Jewel smiled as Blu just looked at her nervously as she giggled.
Linda now raised something else "I have learnt that it is in a bird's nature to always move around the country it is in until it finds a home. So if that happens just look after each other and you will be okay." Linda was starting to form a tear but wiped it away "Jewel make sure Blu treats you with love and respect everyday which I am sure he will. And Blu make sure Jewel does the same as well." They both nodded at her but they knew it didn't need to be said. "AND above all be happy" They both looked grinned at her as she walked over to Tulio.
"Okay I am ready now let's get going". Tulio smiled as he went over to the door that would lead outside the back "Jewel, Blu lets go." Tulio showed his hand which Jewel landed on as Blu landed on Linda's as they went outside the back way. Within the protective layer of the fences. Upon seeing this Jewel didn't feel any safer because she had enough of being cooped up inside of cages. It still looked like a cage except they could go over the top which reassured her.
They started to walk towards a wooden tower which only took a minute to reach. When they arrived Fernando was at the bottom waiting for them "About time you two are so slow." Linda and Tulio both grinned at him. They both simultaneously said "Keep talking". Tulio spoke next "Okay lets go" Fernando was quick to respond and went rushing up the ladder to the top. Tulio grinned as he looked to Jewel" Get on my shoulder so I can climb. "Jewel nodded and got on his shoulder as they now climbed the ladder. Blu and Linda doing the same. When they reached the top Jewel looked at the view of the trees and the sky. To her it looks like paradise is calling for her and Blu".
When Linda and Blu came up behind them Jewel jumped in Tulio's hands as he was starting to walk to the edge. Linda looked to Blu" Now whenever you want to you are always welcome to come visit." Blu nodded as Tulio looked to Linda "Ready". Linda nodded as Tulio stepped to the side of the tower and opened his hands "Okay Jewel whenever you're ready". Jewel looked to Blu and he nodded and then to Tulio and she nodded back and turned to the jungle. She took a step forward and unwrapped her wings. Tulio gave a slight push and she was off into the sky. She gained a bit of altitude before she stopped to wait for Blu.
Linda took Blu to the side and set him down on the side and performed their hand shake. Once they finished she gave him a pet stroke before he then turned to look at Jewel. He unwrapped his wings and took off towards Jewel. As Linda looked on she looked proud "That's my big brave boy" Tulio and Fernando came over and comforted her as they all looked on to see Blu join up with Jewel and move on towards the forest.
Blu and Jewel flew forward and dived into the tree layer to see the forest, during the day it looked beautiful. Blu took the chance to catch up with Jewel and see all of the forest. When he caught up with Jewel he asked "So what do we do now" She grinned at Blu "Find a home for us to live" Blu nodded as they started their search for an unoccupied hollow.
They then flew off deeper into the forest. As Blu was new to the forest he thought it was best if he followed Jewel "Did you have a home before you was in the sanctuary." Jewel nodded as they flew on "Yes but It wouldn't be big enough for a family so we need to search for a new one."
As soon as she finished they saw a stream. Blu got an idea" Hey why don't we get a drink before we move on." Jewel nodded as they landed at the Stream and begun having a drink. As they were Jewel looked to see Blu looking at trees "What are you doing". Blu stopped looking around and looked to her "Seeing if any of these trees have hollows." Jewel looked around too.
"Let's move on" they took off again and flew further from the sanctuary into the depths of the forest. Blu spotted a Hollow that in a big tree "How about this one". They landed at the entrance and saw a nest "No Blu If you see a nest then that means someone lives here. Too bad this Hollow is just the right size". They took off and continued their search until they came across a familiar part of the forest when they saw a big rock in the ground. Blu immediately stopped Jewel and they landed "Stop Jewel, This is Rafael's home". Jewel looked at Blu confused "So what's wrong about that" Blu quickly shot an awkward face at her and whispered to her" His Kids" Jewel realising this decided to agree with Blu "Yeah I think we should move on" They quickly took off in the opposite direction to avoid a run-in with Rafael's kids and get back to searching for a home.
When they reached another set of trees including one Mango tree which Blu and Jewel both took a liking to. They checked the trees one by one until they saw a hollow unoccupied and wasn't close to any other tree's. Blu set down at the entrance "There how about this one Jewel" Jewel landed inside and begun her inspection of the hollow. She looked at how big it was, see if it was dirty which it wasn't really. And the space for a nest and other things she walked over to Blu who was standing there with a desperate look. She smiled at him "It's perfect my love bird" Blu sighed in relief "Thank god let's have a look." Jewel stopped him though "Wait Blu before we can settle in we need to build a nest" Blu looked nervously at her again because he would have to reveal to Jewel he doesn't know how to build one.
"Well the thing is Jewel that I don't know how to make one". Jewel grinned but honestly she wasn't surprised. She said seductively to him "Well I think you need to be taught then". Blu felt nervous about the way she said it. Jewel begun" Okay I will stay here and clear the place of leaves and other things, could you grab twigs or little sticks and a little bit of that kind of grass for the middle not normal grass and bring them back here. Once you have enough I will show you how to make a nest okay." She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek before turning around to sort out the Hollow. Blu blushed before he turned around and flew off to find some sticks. Jewel then started using her wing to move all the leaves in the hollow into a pile near the entrance and then she swiped them out of the hollow. Blu landed on a tree and started plucking a small twig off every part of the sticks that seemed small enough.
1 hour later...
Blu returned with the last amount of necessary twigs and small pieces of grass Jewel checked "Okay this is enough now to teach you on how to make one." Blu just stood next to her as she begun. "Now the first you want to do is to line the sticks in a circle like this" She said as she placed the first set of sticks down "Then you start piling more rows on until you get it to a reasonable enough shape. Have a go" Blu gulped as he begun to start piling the sticks on to the sticks Jewel put on". He was very nervous about blowing his first attempt.
When he finished he looked nervously at Jewel "How is it" Jewel begun looking at the nest. She smiled "For your first attempt pretty good." Blu smiled but went back to nervous when Jewel continued "For this special kind of grass you out it on the floor of the nest to make it very comfortable for when birds are sleeping in it. I'll give you an example" She did about a quarter of the floor of the nest before she let Blu take his turn. Blu did exactly what she did and set the special grass on the floor of the nest. After further inspection by Jewel they could finally settle down. Jewel got in the nest and relaxed as night time was coming and Blu sat on the side of the nest right next to her. "I'm impressed Blu for your first attempt of making a nest" Blu blushed as he received a nuzzle off Jewel. "Anything for you love"
She was starting to get tired after everything they did today. "I think I am going to call it a night now Blu I'm tired". Blu nodded as he got into the nest and lied down with Jewel cuddling up to him. They shared a passionate kiss as a sort of good night kiss before they went to sleep "Good night Blu." Blu wrapped a wing around Jewel" Goodnight Jewel.
Okay first I didn't really know the structure of how they build nests so I improvised with my own Idea unless I got it right then Yay. Don't comment about that Please
On a more urgent note I am very sorry I have taken a long time to update. I had to look over the plot again before I continued and had to sort out coursework for school, life and other things so I apologise for the big wait. You will be pleased to know that the next chapter won't take as long to wait for. Thank you for reading and please Review.