Chapter 1: New Order

A/N: Hey folks sorry for taking forever to update. I have no excuse, procrastination and work are my downfall. That said, enjoy!- Poshil

Ghastly Grove, east of the Blue Macaw Tribe Village. Ten days before the New Exodus.

Ghastly Grove, the name for a small patch of the jungle at one time thrived with life and fruit, now nothing but a gray and decaying mess thanks to a madman's project. Two creatures not too far away watch over the quiet land with one thought in mind, why it happened.

Enter our favorite macaw Blu Gunderson and his lovely mate Jewel. Little over two years ago one of their spots to spend time with family and friends is nothing more than rubble and destruction due to the actions of one creature. Majin Gnashjaw, a hybrid creature from failed experimentation who forced himself into their lives and left nothing but death and decay, leaving his mark with a high body count and a section of the Amazon Jungle destroyed.

Although peace rules over the jungle, Blu can't shake the feeling of when Majin will return. He never was killed nor found, and its safe to assume that the vile creature is out for more bloodlust.

"Hey Blu."

The male macaw turned to Jewel as her voice caught his attention. He noticed Jewel pointing out towards a spot in Ghastly Grove. Curious, he followed the direction of Jewel's wing and spotted a small, healthy flower growing out of the gray jungle. Like wounds, over time they heal, perhaps the Grove will return to its former glory.

Until then, the two macaws nodded and took flight back to their home to prepare for the night.

Arriving back to the Blue Macaw territory of the Brazilian Nut Grove, Blu noticed a large crowd of animals gathering at the heart of the village, a commotion perhaps?

Blu and Jewel joined in with the group and met with Jewel's father Eduardo speaking with the Majini Bat tribe's new leader, Exsirec. It has been months since Blu spoke with Exsirec given the bat had little time for himself.

Since Majin's departure, Exsirec took upon himself to lead the Bat tribe in a new path in hopes of making amends to the other tribes of the jungle. Some of them still held resentment to the bats, and it's understandable. That is when Exsirec announced:

"Despite our two years of this treaty Sr. Eduardo, I've decided that myself and the Majini Tribe will depart from this jungle to seek a new home." Exsirec said.

"That is ill news." Eduardo replied, frowning on Exsirec's decision to relocate. "I apologize that the East Elf Owl and Fortis Macaw tribes showed little to no compassion despite our treaty."

"Fret not good friend, it was time for us to move on." Exsirec said before spotting Blu in the crowd surrounding him. "Rest assured I'll make attempts to visit when I can. That said, Blu I see you, come here."

As requested, Blu emerges from the crowd and approached Exsirec with mild discomfort. The bat has always been friendly, but most cases he tends to give Blu unpleasant info revolving around the U3 projects he read about a while back.

The U3 project is a code name for a small group of researchers conducting experiments on various animals. The researchers spent countless days, money, and lives in hopes of creating the ultimate medicine for all diseases, instead created horrid animal hybrids with terrifying traits and power.

Blu remembers one of the U3 creations, Majin. Not only Majin could shapeshift to various animals but also possess great ambition and power to stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

"Walking slowly and daydreaming isn't going to help son, shake a leg." Eduardo barked out at the dazed macaw. Blu quickly nodded and raced over to Exsirec, eager to hear what the bat has to say.

The bat smiles softly to the young macaw. Although clumsy, Blu has shown time and time again his bravery and intelligence in protecting his kind. Thus leading him into possibly a new adventure as Exsirec slipped under Blu's wing a small device without anyone else noticing.

"Whatever happens, do not mention any of this to anyone, not even your loved ones." Exsirec whispered to Blu. "Stay safe my friend."

Without anything else to say, Exsirec bid his farewell and took off back to his tribe to prepare for the grand departure.

The crowd gathering eventually dispersed and resumed their daily lives, leaving Blu to himself to ponder on what Exsirec meant staying safe.

The device he was left with is a small flash drive, similar to the one his family got two years ago containing info on the U3 experimentation.

This particular flash drive had the number 55 imprinted on the side although it doesn't tell him anything on what makes it special. Then again, the last couple years hasn't been normal with Majin and all the chaos that has transpired. There may be another sinister scheme brewing once more to threaten his home.

Curious on Exsirec's foreshadowing message, Blu told Jewel he needed to run a quick errand to the ranger station at the entrance of the jungle. Jewel allowed Blu to take off and wished him farewell until he returns home back to their hollow abode.

"Alright Ex, let's find out what you meant." Blu thought himself as he takes flight to the station.

A/N: And that wraps up the chapter. Stay tuned as I'll try to update another one as soon as I can.