Life in the Amazon
Chapter 14: Feliz Aniversário
Hey everyone, me here as usual. This chapter is going to be the last one for this story. I know we don't want it to end, and frankly, I don't want it to either, but all good things come to an end unfortunately. And if I'm being honest, I don't think I will be writing another Rio story after this one. Nevertheless, I would like to thank all of you for the support and for those who are still writing stories, good luck.
In the meantime, here's chapter 14 where will be celebrating the anniversary of our favorite lovebirds.
Today could not be a greater day for the blue macaw lovebirds Blu and Jewel as it was their anniversary. That's right, it had been four years since they had met in an artificial jungle and little did they know that would be the wildest adventure of their life. A chain kept them together during all that time and in time; they both realized their feelings towards one another.
During later afternoon, Blu and Jewel had spent almost all day getting themselves ready for their anniversary. Blu simply tided down some of his bushy feathers while his beautiful mate had made herself look irresistible. With some help from her Aunt Mimi of course.
Blu was in his home to finish getting himself ready for the day. He got some red pollen and smeared it softly around his facial markings to finish off getting himself prepared.
Bia, Carla and Tiago were being taken care of by Eduardo at his home and he was more than happy than to spend some time with his grandchildren. Last time they left them with some babysitters, they tied one of them to a rocket during New Years.
While Blu finished observing himself via a mirror he brought, he turned around when he sensed a presence with him. He turned around where his eyes met the lovely Jewel, who stood before him, looking more beautiful than ever with her feathers glowing, pollen neatly spread across her facial markings and wingtips, and an orchid rested upon the side of her head.
"Wow." Blu breathed in silence. "Jewel, you look amazing."
"Well, it is our first anniversary in the amazon. I got to make myself look beautiful." Jewel explained with a smile.
The two moved their wings around each other for a quick hug and looked into each other's eyes, gazing upon one another's beauty. They felt like they could stay like this all night, but little did Jewel know that Blu had a full plan ahead of them just waiting to be filled. That's if everything went to plan and that nothing got in their way, but he was confident everything would go well.
"Ready to get going?" Blu offered, nodding his head towards the hollow exit.
"Ready as I'll ever be." Jewel smiled with a nod.
"Then allow your lovehawk to give you the time of your life." Blu replied as the two held wings until they reached the edge of their home and needed to fly to continue otherwise.
Together, the two spread out their wings from their sides and jumped off into the beautiful sunset, ready for a perfect anniversary.
The first thing Blu had planned for their special day was having a nice meal together. With some help from his father-in-law, Blu had arranged for The Groove to be empty for him and Jewel to have the club to themselves for the night. There were a couple of blue macaws present, but they were here to help make their night perfect.
Blu, being the gentlemen he is, escorted Jewel inside and waited for to take a seat at the table before he too sat down opposite her. "I thought we'd get something to eat first."
"Good thinking, I am a little hungry." Jewel admitted as she placed her wings upon the table.
Blu whistled slightly, leaving Jewel puzzled until she noticed her was signaling for someone. Before she blink, Jewel was caught off guard when the few blue macaws present flew by and dropped down two Brazil nuts with two cups of juice before they departed in different directions, allowing the lovebirds time to themselves.
"Dinner is served." Blu announced.
"I'm impressed, Blu, and much appreciated." Jewel smiled as she took a quick sip from her juice. "You sure know how to surprise a girl."
"I have a lot more surprises, Jewel, but let's eat for now." Blu replied while preparing himself.
The two ate their Brazil nuts in silence while they were enjoying each other's accompany. Blu had to admit that Brazil nuts weren't exactly his favorite food in the world, but he thought he would give them a try while they were here. There was nothing much to say during their meal, other than speaking simple conversation about their daily routine.
Once their meal was over with, Blu whistled a second time and out of nowhere, the duo Nico and Pedro flew around the club while a small band of blue macaws began playing some man-made instruments. They started up a romantic solo together once they were given the signal to go.
Every part in my heart I'm giving out
Every song on my lips I'm singing out
Any fear in my soul I'm letting go
And anyone who ask I'll let them know
Blu got up onto his talons and approached Jewel, offering his wing out to her. "Jewel, care to dance?"
Jewel only smiled slightly in response as she stood up and accepted his wing. "It would be my pleasure, Blu."
She's the one, she's the one
I say it loud
She's the one, she's the one
I say it proud
Ring a bell, Ring a bell
For the whole crowd
Ring a bell, Ring a bell
Since this was a nice romantic evening, the two decided that simple dancing such as waltzing was the right kind of dancing style for this special evening. The two held each held one wing with their mate while placing their free wing around the other's back.
I'm telling the world
That I've found a girl
The one I can live for
The one who deserves
Every part in my heart I'm giving out
Every song on my lips I'm singing out
Any fear in my soul I'm letting go
And anyone who ask I'll let them know
"Blu, you did a great job organizing all this." Jewel praised while she quick look around the club to admire her lovehawk's work. "I'm really impressed. How did you find the time to do all this?"
"Let's just say I got a little help from your dad and some friends." Blu simply answered after twirling Jewel around in a quick circle.
She's the one, she's the one
I say it loud
She's the one, she's the one
I say it proud
Ring a bell, Ring a bell
For the whole crowd
Ring a bell, Ring a bell
While it seemed they were alone (with the exception of Nico and Pedro), little did Blu and Jewel know is that all of their friends and family were present from the outside of the club, watching from the open roof in hidden places. Eduardo and Mimi were watching from a tree branch together with Tiago, Bia and Carla.
I'm telling the world
That I've found a girl
The one I can live for
The one who deserves
The two friends Diego and Rico were watching from another tree, both sharing a bottle of whiskey together. The two had gotten a long quite well during their time with the other blue macaws and became the best of friends.
"Young life." Diego sighed as he poured the whisky into a cup. "Here's to our lovebirds."
"I'll drink to that." Rico agreed with a grin.
The two clinked cups before drinking them together simultaneously.
To give all my heart
A reason to fly
The one I can live for
A reason for life
Oe oh oe oh
Yeah yeah
Oe oh oe oh
Yeah yeah
Oe oh oe oh
Yeah yeah
Blu and Jewel looked into each other's eyes with smiles as they continued to slowly dance in a circle together. The night was young and the duo felt like they could stare towards one another for a long time. They loved each other very much, and the bond they shared would never be broken.
I'm telling the world
That I've found a girl
The one I can live for
The one who deserves
To give all my heart
A reason to fly
The one I can live for
A reason for life
"Blu, you're my one and only bird." Jewel whispered as she leaned her head down against this shoulder with her eyes closed.
"You're my beautiful Gem of the Amazon, Jewel." Blu replied, leaning his head down against her own.
The two stayed in this pose for a little while as Nico and Pedro brought their lyrics to an end. The two felt honored to help celebrate honor their friend's anniversary.
Oe oh oe oh
Yeah yeah
Oe oh oe oh
Yeah yeah
Oe oh oe oh
Yeah yeah
Blu and Jewel never thought their life could get any better during their time together. Neither of them never expected that one day, they would move out from their life in the city and join other blue macaws in the amazon, their true home. This was their home now, and this is where they would live out the remainder of their days. Despite the many wonders of what they could encounter in the future, this was their home now, and they never intended to leave.
Life in the amazon never got any better than this.
The end. Thank you all for reading up to this point, much appreciated from me. And good old Taio Cruz with Telling the World, a great music soundtrack from the first movie. It's been great to write for the Rio community and once again, thanks everyone, and for those who are writing Rio stories, good luck.
Assassin's Creed Master out.
Disclaimer: Rio the movie is owned by blue sky studios and Carlos Saldanha. Diego and the military macaw leader are owned by me. Rico the black hawk is owned by author Ricardo the Black Hawk.
The cast:
Anne Hathaway voice of Jewel
Jesse Eisenberg voice of Blu
Will I Am voice of Pedro
Jamie Foxx voice of Nico
George Lopez voice of Rafael
Amandla Stenberg voice of Bia
Rachel Crow voice of Carla
Pierce Gagnon voice of Tiago
Andy Garcia voice of Eduardo
Rita Moreno voice of Mimi
Bruno Mars voice of Roberto
Tracy Morgan voice of Luiz
Jeffrey "Jeff" Garcia voice of Kipo
Philip Lawrence voice of Felipe