Hello again everyone, last chapter was focused on the OC's I have recently introduced, no we are going back to the main plot: Blu and Jewel. Everyone can probably guess already what I have in mind for this chapter before you start reading it. Oh well, Enjoy.
Chapter 13: Birthday
Today will be a special day for a certain Blue macaw couple, but they don't know yet what is in store for them. But it won't be long before they find out what it is. But they have been waiting for a long time for it to happen.
In the Hollow deep in the Jungle, Blu and Jewel were having one of their usual discussions about the future and wondering how many eggs they will have. "I think 4 or 5". Blu protested "I think 2 or 3, which I should say is more likely". Jewel protested as well while in the nest "Yeah but look at Eva and Rafael, they have 18 chicks".
Blu once again protested "But remember Toucans have more eggs then Macaws, because of their increased fertility and because they are bigger too" Jewel shuck her head imitating Blu "Increased fertility, so what, that doesn't mean we won't have six." Blu was unhindered "Okay how about this, we wait until it actually happens then we will see who is right, or we could both be wrong which would be a shock".
Jewel giggled as she knew he was right about the shock. But decided to drop it "Agreed, now I think it is time we have something to eat as we have yet to have breakfast Meu Amor." Blu nodded as he got Jewel an entire mango while he had half of one as he wasn't that hungry. Jewel happily accepted it from Blu and immediately went digging in. Blu just watched her go as for some reason she needed to eat a lot quicker for some reason, she dismissed the thought as thinking she is far in her pregnancy.
When she finished she saw Blu just finishing as well. Jewel was keen to know what Blu thought of her parents, brothers and sister. "So Blu what do you think of my parents, brothers and sister." Blu thought for a moment as it was a question which needs a massive answer "Well your mother, Azura is very kind, well-caring, It quite like her because she has been here to help you when you need it." Jewel smiled at the comment "Thanks but no offence to them but the only one I really need is you, as you have been with me through this the entire way."
Blu blushed before continuing "Jonas you dad, he treats me like one of his own sons, which I quite appreciate as it lets me feel what it is like to have a dad despite the fact he isn't related to me but treats me like one, He is keen to get me to try things, like the Vodka which while I admit I did like the taste but I didn't want it." Jewel glared a little "That reminds me, I am going to have a talk to him about that, because I don't want you to get drunk." Blu nodded in agreement Jewel smiled "But I'm glad you think of him like that".
Blu moved on to Cortez "Now Cortez, he is like the brother I never had. He is friendly, Quite funny as sometimes he is doing daft things, like nearly having too much Vodka, but in the end he is a good person to talk to, and I quite like him as well". Jewel smiled "Yeah I remember him doing some daft things in the past but he was always supportive and friendly for which I liked about him."
Blu now went to Pearl "I have talked to her quite a bit, she seems friendly as well and supportive, but sometimes she can make things a little awkward with her comments. But sometimes she says supportive things as well which is what I like about her." Jewel nodded "You can say that again, while you were with Dad and Cortez she had a go at me for eating so quickly but I beat her at that game by telling to wait until she reaches my stage. But I feel sorry for her as she thinks it will never happen due to there probably being no other males non-related".
Blu looked down and agreed with her "Well all we can do is hope". Jewel made a comment "Unless she looks at different options" Blu wondered what she meant by that "What do you mean" Jewel realising she said it out loud said "Oh nothing". Blu was about to ask again but decided to drop it "Now Jollo, well I don't know about him, we have never had the chance to talk. And for some reason I don't think he likes me". Jewel was about to wonder but thought again "Come to think of it, Jollo has been muttering a few things about you but I can't make it out. He never got used to strangers who are new to the family, but who knows he will probably come around, but I feel there is more to it though." Blu nodded at her "I'm sure he will in the end up coming around."
Blu then rested on the side the nest again "Well that answers your question". Jewel giggled as it was a big question. "Well you gave me a gold star answer". Blu grinned while Jewel shifted herself so she is facing Blu as she leaned in for a nuzzle. Jewel rested her head against Blu's chest. Blu at first didn't understand but welcomed it and put a wing on Jewels back.
Jewel sighed before making another comment "You are so soft, you feathery handsome man" Blu blushed as Jewel can up and gave him a kiss. They shared a few before separating before Blu made another comment while savouring the taste of the kiss as he usually does "Still way better then hot chocolate" Jewel giggled before saying "I'm glad you see it that way because the only one who gets to taste this beak is you". Blu blushed again in which Jewel giggled.
However Jewel started to feel a little tiny pain in her stomach. She made a small cringe but dismissed as a small stomach ache "Are you okay Jewel "Jewel just reassured him "Just a little minor stomach ache, I'm probably hungry, could you pass me a piece of mango." Blu nodded and gave her another piece of mango for which she thankfully accepted. She started eating hoping it would settle down the slight ache.
When she finished her slice, however the pain didn't go away; it increased a little bit, Jewel started to breathe a little deeper just to keep the pain at bay. Blu however was distracted by putting the last mango back in position as it moved when he took one. Jewel now begun to show the pain as it was becoming stronger, Jewel was just about able to hide it from Blu just not let him worry but she wanted to know what was causing the pain.
As the pain in tensed greatly she could no longer hide it. She started groaning a little for which Blu took notice of "Are you okay Jewel". Jewel shuck her head at Blu "I don't know what it is." The pain increased in her lower stomach again for which the pain was unbearable. After getting this much pain, she knew what it was, today was the day. She was groaning a little louder "Blu, I...I... It's time". She was groaning so Blu didn't understand "What do you mean it is time"
Jewel glared while in the intense pain "The Eggs". After saying that Blu immediately started to panic as he realised what she meant "The eggs, you mean today is the day, you're going to lay them now" Jewel nodded as Blu thought to himself "what do I do, what do I do". Blu was thinking of what to do while Jewel was desperately trying to fight of the pain and do what she needs to do as she felt one of the eggs shift.
Jewel now begun pushing as best as she could but she needs Blu's help "Blu come here". Blu didn't understand but when he did she asked him to help her. Blu didn't know what to do at first but Blu put his wing in front of her "Here Jewel, maybe this will help." Jewel knew what he meant Blu moved it right in front of her as she took it with one of her wings squeezed on it, Blu felt a little slight pain, but he knew it was nothing compared to what she was going though. Blu placed his other wing over her back as a way of comforting her through her greatest pain.
Jewel smiled despite the fact it was really hard to "Thanks Blu, it is helping a little". Blu smiled but was still worried "Come on Jewel, you can do this, just give it all you got". Jewel just took in Blu's words and continued struggling through the pain. But it was decreasing a little now, as she felt the one of the eggs were not inside her anymore. The pain was decreasing a little but it was still intense. She leaned on Blu for the rest of it and continued squeezing his wing.
Jewel felt extreme pain now as it suddenly went up high. "Agh, Blu help" Blu felt confused "But how, I already am." Jewel glared as she continued groaning "Do something else, I don't care what it is just do something." Blu thought about what he could do. But only one thing popped up in his head. So moving her head, he pressed his beak to hers, Jewels eyes widened as she didn't expect him to do that. But she welcomed it.
The pain slowly subsided as they shared the kiss. When they separated Jewel smiled as the pain now subsided and vanished slowly. "Thank you Blu. That was just what I needed" Blu looked at her happy and she was still breathing heavily. She felt something below her. "Help me up Blu". Blu unwrapped himself from her and held his wing out which she took and go out the nest.
When she did, they both saw a beautiful sight; Jewel had layed 3 eggs, which were now sitting in the nest. They both smiled as Blu held Jewel in his wings as her wings were around his upper body "They look beautiful don't they Blu, there are finally here". She said as she rested her head on Blu admiring the eggs. Blu however was lost in his thoughts, "Wow, I know what is happening here but I never really thought I would become a father."
Jewel saw that Blu was thinking "What is it". Blu said to her in a happy voice "I just never thought I would become a father when I used to live with Linda, For once I am glad I am wrong". Jewel smiled as he didn't show any signs of regret, or worry. "You should be". She said as she brought him in for a kiss. Blu felt happy the way his life has turned. He used to be a pet, in a bookstore which he did enjoy but looking at what has happened to him now, he is happier and considers himself lucky.
When they separated they smiled and looked back to the eggs that were right besides eachother in the nest. Just enough room for both Blu and Jewel to fit in besides the fact Jewel would need to sit on them and protect them. She fell back a little bit and Blu caught her, when she recovered she felt very exhausted. It was weird, a moment ago she felt fine but now completely tired. Blu said "Are you okay" Jewel shuck her head "I don't know a moment ago I was wide awake but now I feel so tired I can barely stand."
Blu understood though "It is probably because you are exhausted from laying the eggs, it happens to every female" Jewel nodded as she felt so tired she could barley stay awake. "You need some sleep, don't worry I wake you up later" Jewel smiled as Blu helped her into the nest, She seated herself on top of the eggs, She liked how it felt comfortable and easy. She covered herself around the eggs, Covering them up fully and then lied down "Wake me up in a bit". Blu nodded as Jewel closed her eyes and took a deep breath before falling asleep.
Blu sat next to her and just thought of what to do now while letting her sleep. He looked to see her breathing very calmly. She looked comfortable as well considering she was lying on the eggs too, but he didn't think it would be comfortable; He dismissed it as a mother thing.
Blu then not sure what to do put a wing over Jewel's back and lied down against the nest and let Jewel rest. Blu looked at the mango "Might as well have something to eat." Blu cut the mango in half and started eating his half. But what he realised is that Jewel would need to eat when she wakes up and half a mango might not be enough.
So after he finished his slice, he left to go get a full mango for Jewel. He went to the Mango tree, took one mango and returned to the Hollow and placed the Mango next to the other half of the Mango Blu left for Jewel. After that he decided he might as well sit outside for a moment and look at the scenery.
When he looked out the sun was in its midday phase. Blu smiled as he admired the view of the forest, all the creatures attending to their own business and doing what they would do. But Blu wondered about this, entire how in just a few months his life has completely changed. He now knew he wasn't the same bird he used to be, but he liked that. No longer a bird that couldn't fly. He could now fly to the breeze and the heights. He thought to himself "I sometimes still find this hard to believe" He looked to Jewel "That I have a beautiful mate, good friends, a great home and now children. What else could I possibly ask for?"
When he finished he heard someone calling out to him "Hey Blu" He looked to see Azura coming and floating next to him "Hey Azura". Azura smiled before getting to the point "I have come to see how you two are doing, where's Jewel" Blu looked back at Jewel and then to Azura "She's asleep". Azura landed next to Blu "Why is she". Blu would get to break the happy news now so he smiled "Jewel has just layed the eggs a few moments ago and is getting some rest."
Azura immediately smiled before speaking again "Really where are the eggs". Blu grinned as she should know the answer "Jewel is keeping the eggs covered as she is sleeping". Azura slapped herself with her wing for not remembering that "Why did I ask." Blu answered "Think before you speak next time." Azura nodded in agreement before continuing "May I come in" Blu nodded before speaking "Quietly though, I don't want to wake Jewel up, she needs some sleep." Azura nodded before entering to be meet with the pleasant sight of Jewel sleeping calmly.
Blu sat next to Jewel while Azura sat close by. Blu put a wing on Jewels back which he intended for her to be more relaxed by which worked as made her feel more comfortable while she slept. Azura however smiled deeply as this all brought back memories. Azura spoke quietly "You know all this reminds me of when it was my time. But now I feel happy that my daughter is experiencing what I did."
Blu smiled as Azura lost her smile and turned to Blu "You know Blu there is something you need to know". Blu turned to her and paid full attention "When we first met you, some of us had suspicions about you" Blu was confused "Why" Azura took a deep breath before continuing "Some of us thought that since Jewel was all alone all these years not having companions or friends or family, Pearl, Jollo and Cortez thought you were just taking advantage of her". Blu was horrified as they thought about him like that but he understood, he would have thought the same "I am shocked but I understand why you would think that, you only just found her and I was there and you didn't know me, and I take it they all knowing Jewel was pregnant was a bit of a shock for them."
Azura nodded "However Jonas and me didn't know what to say, we were happy for Jewel but we knew that you were a nice young man because I could tell from your personality, Cortez and Pearl realised they were wrong a few days later after seeing how supportive you was for Jewel but Jollo still thinks you are leading her on, but I assure you, we all think you are okay". Blu nodded "Thanks, that means a lot, anyway to tell the truth, Jewel was the one who kept suggesting that we have a family but I wasn't sure as I didn't know if I would be a good father as it will be new for me". Azura understood "Yeah but from what Jewel has told me about you, I'm sure you would. Listen me and Jonas are entrusting you with looking after our daughter and being happy with her, as you are her mate. But we know you will hold onto that"
Blu nodded "Yes I want to spend the rest of my life with Jewel; she has showed me things from a new perspective." Azura brought up another question "So what about your side of the family, we haven't met them yet". After that Blu looked down "I never knew my parents or if I had a brother or sister. I grew up without them". Azura was horrified as she just upset Blu "I'm sorry Blu I didn't mean to upset you."Blu smiled "It is okay you didn't know" Azura nodded and smiled.
Suddenly Jewel started to stir from her sleep to see Blu talking to Azura. "Blu, mom. What's going on" Blu grinned "Well that wasn't a very long sleep." Jewel grinned at him "I wake up, when I decide to." Azura spoke up next "Hello Jewel, I came to see how you and Blu were doing but it looks like I have my answer. "Jewel was confused "What" Azura smiled "Blu told me you just layed the eggs." Jewel smiled then decided to let her mother see the eggs. She carefully lifted herself off of the eggs and got out of the nest and stood next to Blu as Azura was meet with a big smile.
She felt like the world has done everyone some good as she eyed the eggs "Wow I never thought I would reach the grandparent stage yet." Blu smiled while Jewel giggled "And why not mom". Azura answered "I thought it would have been a few more years before I do become one. Oh well"
Jewel looked at Blu who was also admiring the eggs. They all stared at them for a moment just to take it in. Azura realised she needs to get back "Oh yeah need to get back now before Jonas gets worried about me." Jewel nodded "I assume you will tell everyone." Azura nodded as she turned to the entrance. "Anyway see you later mom" Azura nodded "See you Jewel, and Blu." Azura took off from the hollow.
Jewel had an idea "Thank you Blu" Blu was confused "For what" Jewel smiled at him "For always being here for me". Blu smiled at the comment "Of course, what kind of mate would I be if I didn't." Jewel then pushed him on his back. Blu was surprised until Jewel got on top of him "A not very good one my love" Blu smiled as Jewel leaned forward and started passionately kissing Blu for which he responded to indulging in some making out.
Well that wraps up another chapter. Jewel has finally layed the eggs, all the way from chapter 5 and the pregnancy stage is over. Anyway. Hope you all enjoyed.