Surprised that I updated so fast again. I haven't gotten into a fan fiction mood so it makes me want to write so much. Anyway enjoy another chapter.
Chapter 12: Family time
Jewel is now only days away from laying the eggs so she has to stay within the Hollow or right next to the Hollow to avoid harming the eggs. They are both so excited the time is drawing near. Jewels family have settled into a Hollow not far. Everyone has now accepted Blu into the family except for Jollo as for some reason he doesn't like Blu.
Jonas, Cortez decided to take Blu out on a boy's day out while Jewel, Azura, Pearl and Jollo were at Jewel's Hollow. Jonas asked Jollo if he wanted to come but he refused for some unknown reason. So he is spending the day with the ladies which are boring the life out of him.
In the Hollow...
Jewel was in her nest as Azura and Pearl were sitting next to her while Jollo sat at the entrance admiring the view. "So Jewel how do you feel about becoming a mother". Pearl asked her a question with "One of the best things that will ever happen to me and Blu. But I can't decide which is better, having children or having Blu, it is really hard to decide". Azura understood completely "I know how you feel, I asked myself that question to and I couldn't decide either when I was carrying Cortez and Jollo."
Jollo spoke up "I am here you know, and it is a little awkward" All the girls just glared at him for saying that Azura said "You don't have to be here you can go join the boys on their day out." Jollo only glared by that "No thanks I'll pass". The girls just ignored him and turned back " You have any names for them yet" Jewel was confused "Despite the fact we don't know how many we are having, Blu and I decided that we will think of names when I have layed the eggs. As we have no idea what to do for the 3 weeks that I need to stay with the eggs for".
Jollo muttered so they couldn't hear him "Yeah, he suggested that because he likes playing with Females heads and confusing them." Pearl spoke next "I envy you Jewel". They all look to her "Why do you". Pearl was quick to answer "Well you have a mate, soon you will be having children, your own hollow and you got to go on a romantic adventure with him" Jewel giggled a little "Yeah well Blu is the only good thing that has happened to me while I was alone. And don't worry Pearl; I'm sure you will eventually find someone."
Azura reassured her "Well now that we have got to know Blu, he think he is a nice guy, the one perfectly for you, but from what I can tell, he does need to work on his confidence a bit". Jewel giggled "On that we can agree on, but it is what I love about him, he looks so cute when he is shy, clumsily or just nervous. I love teasing him sometimes because it is very easy to make him blush."
Azura laughed a little "Your father wasn't too different from when I met him, he was a bit down on confidence, because I am the only one he has been with for which I am glad, but eventually he become more confident for spending a long time with me."
Jewel smiled and spoke of something else "So what are Dad and Cortez doing with him." Pearl was confused as well "I think it is something about a boy's day out, I have no idea what they are doing." Jollo huffed just enough for the Jewel to hear. She glared at him while pearl and Azura were distracted with the pieces of Mango they were eating.
Azura suggested to her "I think it is time for you to eat something, you haven't had lunch yet" Jewel just grinned and shuck her head "You're not speaking to a child mum, I was about to have something to eat." Azura grinned and Pearl giggled to which Jewel glared at her "You know Pearl, wait to you get to this stage and then you will understand how I feel".
Pearl stopped and protested "That is if it ever happens". Jewel became worried "What's make you think it won't happen" Pearl replied "Well think about it for all we know Blu may be the last Male that is not related to any of us." Jewel knew she was right "True but something might happen; you all may need to look at different options in the future, especially my children, when they have grown up".
Pearl wondered what she meant by different options but decided to drop it. Azura passed a whole Mango to Jewel who thankfully accepted it and started eating. Pearl just watched at how fast Jewel eat and just gave her an awkward face. Jewel noticed and sighed in an annoyed way "You as well, Blu gave me that face because I eat so fast" Pearl commented "It looks a little awkward sis."
Jewel replied "Well I have some eggs to look after so that is why I eat so fast, to give the eggs the food they require." Azura backed Jewel up "It is true, I was the exact same when I was carrying you lot." Jewel smiled at Pearl in triumph while Pearl said "Okay, Okay, you made your point." Jewel replied "I believe I did". She returned to eating her mango while Pearl still gave a bit of an awkward face to her but eventually went to eating her piece of mango. Pearl had never had Mango before but she liked it after first seeing Jewel again.
When Jewel finished she looked to Azura who was just finishing "So what do you think of how things have unfolded now mom?" Azura thought for a moment as it was a good question "I am glad we found you again but I am surprised by all that has happened to you while we were travelling". Jewel was confused before she continued "One of my daughters was caught in an adventure, found a mate and now is about to become a mother."
Jewel was hoping the answer was a good one while Jollo was intrigued "How I feel is that I am proud of you and happy for you". Jewel smiled while Jollo looked away in disgust hoping she was going to say something about Blu "You managed to accomplish it all with just yourself and Blu with you, you have made good decisions, have a very good and reliable Mate, and you have decided how you want to live your life, as I always hoped you would". Jewel smiled deeply at her mother and gave her a hug. "Thanks Mom, coming from you that means a lot" Jollo muttered "Reliable, sure". Azura smiled "Of course Jewel what kind of mother doesn't let her children decide how they want to live their live when they grow up." Pearl laughed "Not a good one". Azura sighed "Thank you Pearl, it didn't need to be said, we all knew."
Jewel then got up "I think it is time we went outside for a bit" Azura looked at her shocked "But the eggs." Jewel grinned at her "I meant just outside the tree not faraway" Azura grinned as she knew her daughter wouldn't do something so silly. "Okay but not too far from the tree." Jewel nodded as she flew out and landed next to the base of the tree on the ground followed by Pearl and Azura, Jollo however stayed at the entrance to the Hollow for some mysterious reason. They all ignored him and just focused on what they were doing now.
Jewel felt the heat of the sun breeze on he, it felt relaxing to be out of the Hollow as she has stayed in for the last few days. She stretched herself and enjoyed the weather. Azura understood what she was doing and went over to a bush to search for something to eat (Blu and Jewel kept the Blackberries a secret). Jewel saw what she was doing and panicked as she could discover their secret. "Mom what are you doing". Azura stopped and looked to her "Seeing if there is anything in the bushes that could help with breakfast."
Jewel made a lie to try and get Azura off the topic "Me and Blu checked a few days back, there isn't any around here". Azura sighed as she was hoping there would be something to help "Pity, it would be useful for you". Jewel sighed in relief without anyone else noticing. Jewel then moved up to the grassy part and sat down with Azura and Pearl joining her.
Meanwhile with the Boys...
Jonas and Cortez were taking Blu to the outskirts of Rio for some apparent reason. They were flying for the clearing in front of them. When they did get to the clearing they all landed on a branch and looked at the city. Even Blu had to be amazed by the sight of the sun shining on the city; it has been a few months since he has been inside the city besides the fact he had to go through it in Linda's rented jeep.
He looked at Jonas "So why are we going into Rio". Jonas turned to him "There is a rumour that there is a Samba club for birds, since you have been here longer then us, we were hoping you could show us where it is." Blu smiled as he knew they were on about Nico and Pedro's club "It isn't a rumour, it is true, Jewel and I have been there before, and it is run by a few friends of mine."
Both Jonas and Cortex smiled at him "Can you show us where it is". Blu thought as he would have to find it again but he remembered it was in the Marketplace. "All I can tell is that we have to find the marketplace and then I know where to go from there." The Macaws nodded at him which was his cue to let him lead on. Blu took off heading into the city of Rio for the first time in a while followed closely by Jonas and Cortez. They stayed flying above the buildings to avoid attracting attention off the humans as Blu is well aware of smugglers and greedy people. He saw a lot of things, the beaches in the distance, they looked quite beautiful except so many humans but there was an area that wasn't occupied.
Blu thought to himself "Maybe I could bring Jewel there and we can watch the sunset." Blu shuck off the thought for now and carried on "So Blu what was life like here when you and Jewel first met." Blu answered Cortez's question "It wasn't that good, there was a few smugglers after us so me and Jewel were pretty much on the run, but there was only one good side-effect of them after us. It is what brought me and Jewel together."
Cortez nodded as he understood; he would have probably fallen in love with a female blue macaw if he was with one in adventure like what Blu and Jewel experienced". They were close to reaching the market place now. Jonas went to the front as he reckoned he knew where he was going as he saw a load of stands. The group dived down to the building levels as they were arriving at the marketplace.
When they did reach the marketplace Blu immediately recognised the way and moved forward. Jonas and Cortez followed as Blu led them behind one of the stands which could be used to hide something. The Trio landed behind the stand and started walking into the cover. As they progressed they could hear the music of the club now. Cortez got real excited as he could shake his feathers around in a short time. "This is going to be fun".
When they walked past a few boxes they were in the club now which had gotten a little bigger since last time. It looked like they had installed a bar to serve drinks. Blu didn't know what to do now. However Jonas took the initiative and led them to the bar. Cortez however was amazed by the dance floor to see a lot of birds dancing about, both male and female. When they got to the bar, the bartender came to them "Yes boys what can I get ya" Jonas looked to everyone before back to the bartender "What have you got" The bartender quickly replied "Vodka, Sex on the beach, Water, or a popular to most birds in this area: A Fruit cocktail."
Jonas was impressed "You sure know your drinks but you don't have much". The bartender nodded. "Yeah a few months back a load of monkeys attacked the club, made it a wreck, we fixed it but we still haven't gotten back to 100% so I haven't got all options yet unfortunately." Jonas nodded before turning to the boys "Vodka, Cortez." He nodded and the Jonas turned to Blu "You too Blu". Blu shuck his head "I'll have a fruit cocktail". Jonas looked at him in disappointment "Look I have had a bad history with Vodka". He is referring to the times he spent with Linda, raiding the fridge for when Linda has a little Vodka.
Jonas looked at him "C'mon Blu one drink of Vodka won't hurt" Blu refused again "I'm having kids soon, I don't think Jewel seeing me come back a little loopy would impress her and think I am taking my new life seriously." Jonas commented "One small drink won't make you loopy, two maybe". Blu looked down I defeat "Okay One but then it's a fruit cocktail". Jonas smiled and put a wing on Blu's shoulder "alright that's my boy". Blu was surprised by that comment but felt happy by it. "Alright 3 Vodka's". The Bartender nodded and turned around and grabbed 3 plastic small cups which for some reason was small enough for us to hold. When he finished he handed them to the Macaws. "You new here" Jonas nodded "Yeah, Names Jonas" He put a wing over Cortez who was right next to him " This is my Son Cortez." Cortez nodded to the bartender.
Jonas then looked to Blu "And this is Blu who is my son in law". Blu looked to Jonas and smiled "He never felt like he had a dad before but by the way Jonas was treating him like Blu was his Son as well" Blu looked back to the bartender before he spoke "I remember you from last time. You and Jewel sure did dance it away on the dance floor." Blu blushed as Jonas and Cortez shot him curious looks "So what did they dance like". Blu could clearly see that they were trying to embarrass him "Like a couple would". They shot him curious faces again "Okay so we had fun in the end, let's leave it at that".
Jonas handed the drinks out and Cortez just drank away as Blu hesitated. Jonas saw this and grinned "Looking at it won't make it go down your throat." Blu glared at him but decided to get it over with and started drinking. He thought about it and the taste was pretty good, even he had to admit that. When he finished he looked at Jonas who nodded to him and then Cortez who savoured the taste "That is some good vodka. How do you find this stuff?"
The bartender repeatedly tapped his beak with the end of his wing "A bartender does not give out his secrets" Cortez understood but was desperate to know. But he turned to the dance floor "Now if you excuse me a dance is calling me" Jonas just shuck his head at him as Cortez walked off. He turned back to Blu "Every time the birds where we used to live sing a song, Cortez couldn't resist joining in with them".
Blu grinned at that "He would make great friends with Nico and Pedro." He bartender replied "He certainly would". Jonas turned to the bartender "Who are Nico and Pedro". The bartender replied "They are the owners of this club, they love samba more than anyone, well maybe not more than Rafael". Jonas replied "And who is Rafael" The bartender replied again "He is known as the king of carnival, because of his love for samba, however he has a family now so he has other priorities now"
Jonas smiled as that sort of reminded him of Blu who was about to be in the same situation. "However he does make a visit every now and then". Blu then heard a familiar voice come from behind him "Speaking of which here he is". Blu smiled as he saw a familiar Toucan enter. Rafael immediately recognised Blu and went up to him "Hey Blu, never thought you would come here". Rafael came and he and Blu exchanged a wing shake. "Good to see you to Rafael"
Rafael got the point "Never thought I would see you here. How come because I don't think being here is good, because of Jewels state?"
Blu corrected him "Yeah well I am here with some family." Rafael wondered what he meant until Blu pointed him to Jonas "This is Jonas, Jewels father" Rafael smiled as Jonas came up to him "Nice to meet you Rafael, Blu already introduced me". Rafael nodded "Sure good to meet you Jonas, I thought it was just you and Jewel Blu".
Blu corrected him again "They arrived over a week ago, and it did Jewel a bit of happiness."Jonas smiled until he noticed Cortez at the bar drinking another vodka, Jonas looked at the dance floor and back to Cortez. He shuck his head as he is moving around quickly. Cortez ordered a third one. But this time when he did drink it he dropped the cup and turned to the group and walked over to them.
Jonas grinned when he came over "That was good. But I think that is enough now for me". Jonas nodded as he thought it was a good idea to get Cortez back home before he orders another one and becomes loopy as he didn't look like he was far off. Jonas grabbed both Blu and Cortez before making their excuse to go "Anyway we should get going now, the girls will probably be wondering why we were gone so long".
Blu moaned "But what about my fruit cocktail". Jonas glared "You can have one next time". Now Cortez moaned "But I haven't danced enough" Jonas now glared at him "Next time you can". They both kept quiet as they were walking out "Tell the bartender, thanks for the drinks "Rafael nodded as the Macaws exited the club.
When they did Blu unfolded his wings "Well I guess we need to get back to the Hollow". Both Cortez and Jonas nodded following his lead." When they took off they went higher than before because they didn't need to go back into the city, they could just fly forward at this height and get to the forest.
When they did arrive at the forest after a few minutes Cortez started talking "We have got to go there again sometime". Jonas nodded to him to when Cortez smiled. When they got to the Hollow they saw Jewel, Azura and Pearl on the grass patch. The trio then landed down next to them "Jonas spoke first "Hey were back". Azura smiled "Have a good day out" Jonas nodded "Cortez was almost loopy at the club so I decided to get us out of there before he ordered another and end up with me carrying him back".
Cortez nodded "Hey Blu" Jewel came up and gave Blu a kiss before noticing the taste of Vodka "Have you been drinking Vodka" Blu blushed "Yes, but just one, I wanted a fruit cocktail but Jonas wouldn't let me". Jewel glared at Jonas "Dad" Jonas grinned while Azura commented "Not again Jonas, Jewel needs Blu at peak efficiency" Jonas nodded as she looked to Cortez "I can tell Cortex enjoyed himself"
They all laughed at the comment until Jewel spoke to Blu "Anyway Blu I'm going to get some sleep okay, I feel tired" Blu nodded as he followed Jewel to the Hollow to watch over her as she sleeps. The group smiled as the Lovebirds left and Azura smiled "I'm glad Jewel found someone" They all nodded and left for their Hollow.