When Abraham was younger, his father always used to tell him a bed time story about a magical bird that lived in a forest, far from their village called “The Scarlet Macaw”. Hundreds of years ago, this bird was known for healing those who have been extremely ill, & even bringing some back to life! The story intrigue Abraham and he refused to sleep until hearing the story every night. As the years went by, Abraham grew older and eventually outgrew bedtime stories. When Abraham reached the age of 16, his father grew extremely ill. He was taking to the best of the villages doctors, but they all said the same thing, there was nothing they could do to help him. Abraham and his family were left hopeless and were ready to give up. One night Abraham had a strange dream of a magical bird, calling him to come to the forest. When he woke up he immediately told his family the news and his mom refused to let him go. “The forest is extremely dangerous she said” and no one has even heard of the magical bird for hundreds of years”. Abraham did not care. All he had in his mind was finding that bird and hoping it’s healing powers would heal his fathers sickness. That same night Abraham snuck out of his village and journeyed to the forest. He traveled for 2 days nonstop before reaching the forest. As soon as he walked in he felt the danger that awaited him. Seems as if his father failed to mention that the forest was full of black glowing birds with huge wings. At first he thought they were dragons. Though Abraham was scared he knew there was no going back. He couldn’t imagine life without his father. The forest was huge. After traveling for hours Abraham found a huge tree with a big enough hole in the bottom for him to rest for a bit.
As it got darker all Abraham saw was the glowing birds with the giant wings. For some reason he wondered why they haven’t bothered him yet. After a few hours of resting Abraham continued searching through the forest. When he was about to completely lose hope he saw a lake. He stepped into the lake to wish off and refill his water bottle. As he stepped in, something completely unexpected happened. The black glowing birds all formed a circle around him and started chanting a peaceful chant. Instead of being startled, Abraham observed in awe as something magical happened. The black glowing birds all flew up and formed one plane size beautiful glowing bird. The Scarlet Macaw! Abraham could not believe his eyes. I’ve been expecting you, said The Scarlet. Yes, my dad is very ill and you are my only hope, said Abraham. Close your eyes and hold up your hands said the magical bird. Abraham felt an incredible energy flow through his body! What is this feeling I’m feeling asked Abraham? When you return to your village, place your right hand over you fathers forehead and he will become better the next day. Abraham did not question the great Scarlet. He thanked him and continued to head back to his village. Abraham arrived a couple of days later and found is dad in an even more critical condition. He did exactly what the Great Scarlet told him too and told his dad to rest until tomorrow. Abraham could not sleep that night, he waited by his fathers bedside the whole night. Abraham drifted a hour before the sun came up. He jumped up a few hours worried. When he woke up his father wasn’t in his bed. He ran out side to find his father with a bright smile on his face looking stronger than ever.
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