Hello all. Ready to conclude the life trilogy. I promised I would do the prequel before this but I changed my mind and have decided to do the prequel after this story. I am wondering what you all will think of this story. While I mention it a trailer on YouTube exists for this story, you should check it out when you have time.

You all should know I am doing another story at the same time as this one so updates will not be fast I am afraid but seeing as how I am over halfway through it once it is done I can fully commit to this story but I am going 50/50 right now as I couldn't stay away from Rio for long. Anyway enough of me rattling on. Let's get started.

Chapter 1: Peace

It was a an early morning within the country of Brazil, at this time it is usually quiet and relaxing, but within in the city of Rio de janiero it doesn't usually stay that way for long, especially due to the current time of year. It was 4 weeks until the most favourite event of the year would take place within this glorious city. The event where all the inhabitants will go crazy and enjoy themselves in Carnival.

They aren't the only ones who have a passion for Carnival; animals also celebrate it, but none as great or close as birds do. Birds are the picture of animals in all of Brazil. Being the most vast, colourful and diverse than anything else. Some species are large, some species are small but all work the same and all celebrate tradition as if it was their own. One very rare species within this country are the shining example of a thriving species. Carnival and Rio have more of an impact on them than any other species.

Two survivors of this species have had their lives marked by the very day of carnival itself. The Species known as the blue macaws have thrived through all obstacles that were thrown their way and are beginning their ascent in numbers once more as they truly start the long road of recovery. It will take decades of years to build the species further back to their former glory. In the forest of Rio a certain family of macaws were living in the safety of each other as they look forward towards the future and happiness.

In a hollow within the jungle Blu was already awake he had decided to sit at the hollow entrance and enjoy the morning sun while he can as when the rest of his family wake up things usually get busy for him. He looked up to the sun and made a huge sigh "Today is going to be a good day". He looks further on and decides to watch the scenery with all the neighbours of the jungle passing by with their day to day activities.

Blu smiled as he would usually wake up to see one of these times where he can enjoy the morning before the day begun. Ever since what happened months ago with Cyro, Blu and Jewel have been more reaffirmed in their need to raise their children and give them the best chance in life as possible no matter what especially since the newest addition to the family: Selene has arrived.

Selene is only 4 months old now and has the joint appearance of her parents like Roxo which she has Jewel's feathers and eyes, she has Blu's claws and beak colour. She is soon going to begin her flying lessons as she isn't too far from being ready but she needs a little more time first. Jewel was eager to teach Selene this time as she didn't get to be part of Azul, Selvey and Roxo's tests so they agreed that Jewel will lead her test. Blu heard a voice from behind him "Morning Meu Amor". Blu turned to meet the pleasant sight of Jewel standing right behind him. He smiled and said back to her "Good Morning Jewel". Jewel smiled and gave Blu a good morning kiss which Blu returned.

Once they finished their kiss Jewel came and stood to his side and said "Enjoying the morning view I see". Blu nodded and said "Yep it is good to watch it before the day starts". Jewel looked around and smiled while looking at the view as well. She looked around to see they usual animal noises you would hear in a jungle aren't as loud as they usually are which is understandable as it was still morning.

Jewel looked to Blu and said "We better enjoy the quiet as much as we can now". Blu looked at her in curiosity "Why is that". Jewel said "Because in a few weeks it will be carnival in Rio". Blu remembered and said "Oh yeah, I heard Rafael going on about it a few days ago". Jewel smiled and said "And what else is coming up". Blu smiled and looked to her again "I know you don't need to remind me, do you think I would forget the day". Jewel smiled deeply at Blu and said "I know, just checking, we need to decide on what to do for it".

Blu looked back outside "We can decide that later but what I am interested to know is will we be doing anything for Carnival". Jewel answered him "I believe you know the answer". Blu smiled as the pair looked to the kids who all four of them were still asleep. Jewel smiled and said "They all look beautiful when their asleep, I just want to pick them up and cuddle them all".

Blu smiled as she wrapped a wing around him and he returned it as he looked at Selene, their newest addition "How long until Selene starts her flying lessons" Jewel thought about it and said back to him "A week". Blu smiled "Already that is quick." Jewel smiled and said "It has been 4 months; she will be ready to learn to fly". Blu nodded "Yeah, I am positive she will do as well as Azul, Selvey and Roxo did, after all she gets to learn from the best". Jewel smirked "Blu exactly how long did it take you to fly".

Blu corrected her by saying "Actually I meant you". Jewel grinned happily and said "Right, you are a pre-master". Blu thought about it and said "Not the way I'd describe it but okay". They heard a moan and looked to the nest to see Azul waking up. The chicks all had grown a bit like their tails getting slightly longer and getting slightly taller. The pair walked over to the nest and sat while Azul opened his eyes and looked to his parents. "Morning mom, Dad".

Jewel smiled and stroked Azul "Good morning Azul, did you sleep well". Azul smiled and said "Yeah, I did". Azul stretched himself a little and stepped out of the nest and sat next to Blu. Immediately after Roxo and Selvey stirred up as well with Selvey reacting to everyone first "Morning". Everyone exchanged good mornings until it was just Selene left asleep. Roxo looked curiously at her "Why is she sleeping more than us"

Blu answered his question "Don't forget, Selene is younger then you so it isn't surprising she will need to sleep a bit more then you". Azul spoke next "Even if she is a few months younger than us". Jewel nodded "Yep, she is just around the age to start her flying lessons". Selvey smiled and said "She will soon be able to fly with us". Blu smiled "Yep and we all look forward to the day". Azul happily said to Blu "Yeah and then we can all fly together in the sky".

Jewel then said to him "Yes, as a family". Blu agreed and said to her "Of course". Suddenly they noticed Selene was stirring up now and made a big yawn. Blu sat down next to her as she slowly opened her eyes and shook her head before looking to see her Dad sitting next to her and she smiled "Morning Dad". Blu smiled back at her and said "Morning Selene, did you sleep well".

Selene nodded happily as Blu smiled happily as well "Great". Selene stood up and stretched her legs a little and stood up fully to see all her family sitting around the hollow. Selvey came and sat next to her and said "Ready for the day". Selene nodded "Yeah, what are we doing today". Jewel answered her "Now that everyone is up we will have breakfast and seeing as Blu brought breakfast back yesterday, it is ready for us".

All the kids smiled as Jewel and Blu handed out blackberries to all the young macaws as they feasted themselves on mangos. As the whole family tucked into breakfast Blu thought about one thing: Carnival. "Hmmm, one day before Carnival it will have been a year since Jewel and I met". He looked to Jewel and thought again "It doesn't feel like one year though, I feel like I have spent a long time with her and the kids".

Blu continued to eat while thinking through his life once again. From coming to Rio from Minnesota. Discovering he wasn't born in Minnesota but from Rio and taken at a very young age. That thought reminded him of what he wants for his family. For them to peacefully and happily grow up in the world and be successful at life and to not go through things like that Jewel and He endured through.

Jewel was also thinking about things. But thinking about how the future will play out for all of them. After they finished with Cyro months ago Jewel believes it is the end of it now with birds like that so she doesn't fear for the future of her and Blu's children's and their lives too. Once everyone finished up with their breakfast after Blu finished first Jewel spoke up "Shall we all go outside now". Everyone agreed with her as she was the first to walk out of the hollow and stepped onto the branch crossing the entrance. Blu immediately followed her out.

Once he took his position on the branch he took in a big breath and happily sighed "Home". Jewel smiled and said to him "It never gets old does it". Blu stood next to her and she leaned against him slightly "It doesn't a great place to live". The kid's came out with Azul coming first followed by the other three.

Roxo looked around and the tagged Azul "Your it". Roxo immediately flew off with Azul following "You are on". Selvey happily flew off with them but Selene watched on as she couldn't fly yet and she looked down. Jewel noticed this and quickly said "Kids play on the ground please". Blu took that as his cue and looked to Selene "Hop on Selene". Selene smiled and climbed onto Blu's back and he flew her down to the ground while the other 3 came and landed close by to the pair.

Selene then jumped off Blu's back and looked to him "Thanks Dad". Blu nodded and stroked the back of her head "Your welcome Selene and remember it will soon be your turn to go through the test of flight". Selene smiled and said "I can't wait to fly". Roxo while distracted by listening to them got tagged by Azul "Now your it, Roxo". Azul immediately ran off from him with Roxo glaring "Come back here". Roxo then chased after Azul as Selvey and Selene put some distance between Roxo and them as he was on".

Blu then unfolded his wings and lifted back up to join Jewel on the branch that was sat on it. Once he landed himself and sat next to her the first thing they did was observe their children all playing tag around their tree. Jewel smiled and happily said to him "They are growing up fast aren't they". Blu agreed with her by saying "Yes they are and soon Selene will be flying as well". Jewel sighed as she placed a wing and held Blu's wing.

"I can't wait for all of us to be flying together in the sky". Blu looked to her and said "Reminds me of how long it took me to fly". Jewel made a smirk at him "Well that wasn't your fault Blu". Blu replied to her comment "Well it was only thanks to you that I was able to fly". Jewel nodded "True but then you were able to get the hang of it and master the art of flying".

Blu tilted his head a little saying "I wouldn't say mastered it". Jewel leaned against him and said "You don't give yourself enough credit. Blu the only reason either of us is here today is because of you". Blu then said to her "Don't remind me, but I had help". Jewel then nuzzled Blu's side of his face and said "You are a really good and deserving bird Blu. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Blu smiled and returned the nuzzle "Thank you Jewel". They pair then joined their beaks into a quick kiss which relaxed the pair until the returned to watching their kids play about.

Alright chapter one of this long story is complete. I don't know when then next chapter will be read as I have my weekly schedule almost complety covered so I don't have too much time free including my other story but I will do what I can. See you next chapter.