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ADIE, THE MAGICAL BIRD

(AN IBONG ADARNA ADAPTATION)

Characters:

 Animal 1 – Dane
 Animal 2 and Das – Rosemer
 Animal 3 and Fan sa huli – Paulo
 Nanay ni Nel and Narrator – Kimeah
 Pangit na boses na Adarna – Nephi
 Magandang boses na Adarna – Lemmor
 Nel – Hannah
 Fan na mag cucurse and Ermitanyo – Frances

Plot

Scene 1: Jungle

Adie sings…

Animal 1: What’s that noise? It’s so annoying!

Animal 2: That voice will be the death of me!

Animal 3: Shhh! You’re not the only animal in the forest!

… and Adie stops singing

Das: It’s okay. One day we’ll find a way or another to break that curse of yours.

Adi: *sigh* Why am I like this? My face and my voice are both so ugly… And I am all alone.

Das: Don’t lose hope! Maybe one time someone can accept you for who you are and help you go
back to what you used to be.

Scene 2: Flashback, concert

Human Adi is singing on a concert and people are cheering for his voice.

Adi: Thank you guys for coming to my concert! I love you all!
Scene 3: Backstage (throwback)

Fan 1: I am such a big fan of yours! Can have an autograph? Can I hug you?

Adi: UGH! No! I don’t deal with people like you. You’re so sweaty! Get away from me! My real
fans know how to dress well for a concert. While you … looks like you just came from the…
*leaves*

Fan 1: I freaking hate you! You don’t deserve where you are right now! I wish your voice will be
as ugly as your personality!

As he went to the comfort room, he tried to sing with his voice and it gradually became hoarse.
He suddenly transformed into a bird, and his voice started to get worse. Because of that, he felt
ashamed and flew outside to the forest, leaving no trace as to where he had been.

Scene 4: Outside concert

Fan 1 and Nel cross their paths

Fan 1: Hey! Are you okay?

Nel: Yeah, I was just thinking about my mom.

Fan 1: Why? What happened?

Nel: She’s been bedridden, severely ill.

Fan 1: And that’s the reason why you are here?

Nel: I just want to be free from stress for a while that’s all. I don’t even know what to do. I don’t
know where to get money for my mother’s medicine.

Fan 1: Maybe I could help you. There’s this forest nearby where the magical bird lives. He could
help your mom, But… this bird wouldn’t show himself to people with bad intentions. Just be
patient and loving to tame the bird.

Nel: Hmmmmmmm I’m not that kind of sure as to what you are saying. You were saying… a
magical bird?

Fan 1: It may be hard to believe, but the words I speak are true. Head to the forest that I told you
to go and you shall see what you seek. Just be wary of the road ahead for the forest is riddled
with dangerous paths and beasts. Go with a good heart, and fate shall guide you through the
mystical forest.
Nel: For this time, I would try and understand the words you’ve told me. Thank you… for, you
know, caring and listening to me.

Scene 5: Forest

Nel then decided to follow the fan’s advice which led him into a vast jungle. As she bravely
pierces through the wild greenery of the forest, she keeps on hearing whispers of the unknown
around her which crept upon him. She also felt the blistering winds, giving chills as she pass
through eerie rivers.

*creepy forest sounds*

Nel: I wonder if the animals around here become aggressive at night. It’s so scary around here.

*scary forest animals screaming and moaning

Nel: I don’t think I can take this! I don’t… I don’t. Oh my I’m just going to run straight ahead to
avoid these dangerous and scary animals! *Nel* ran fast into the deep jungle*

Scene 6: Quicksand

Nel ran so fast, grasping for air as she ran away from the noise coming from the jungle. After she
got away, she continues on walking and then suddenly fell onto a quicksand.

Nel: OH NO! I FELL INTO A QUICKSAND! SOMEBODY HELP!

Nel: OH MY GOD! AM I GOING TO DIE?! I CAN’T DIE HERE! MY MOTHER NEEDS


ME! I’M HER ONLY HOPE! I CAN’T STAND TO DIE LIKE THIS WITHOUT EVEN
DOING ANYTHING TO SAVE MY MOTHER! HELP! HELP!

The more Nel endured, the more she descends in the quicksand. She realized that she must stay
calm to prevent her from being eaten away by the quicksand

Nel: Okay Nel, calm down. Caaaaalm down. I shouldn’t move around much so the quicksand
won’t swallow me whole. I need to devise something so I can get out of these mudhole.

She then saw a huge branch as a support so he can climb up. Luckily, the branch was bulky
enough to withstand Nel’s weight. She finally got out of the quick sand.

Nel: Phew! I thought I was done for. If I did, I couldn’t have gotten back to my mother.

Doubt then crawled upon Nel’s mind


Nel: Is this somewhat worth it? Could I really catch that magic bird? Could that bird be even…
real? No… I shouldn’t doubt myself. I can do this. I’ll just think of what to do once the bird isn’t
really through

Scene 7: Bridge

Nel then continued her journey, facing yet again another obstacle. It was a broken bridge that
stretched out onto another cliff. Beneath the bridge was a deep ravine that could incur sudden
death once a person fall.

Nel: How am I even going to get across this huge gap without a bridge? I don’t know, I’m really
starting to think that this journey is all a sham. Its nuts!

As Nel’s losing hope, she found a familiar face sitting beside an oak tree. It was the fan who
gave her the tip about the magical bird.

Nel: how… what? Why? Uhmmmm how are you here? And why were you? Ever since when
were you sitting beside that tree?

Fan 1: I’ve been watching over you Nel. I see great determination in your heart. And I know that
you deserve the gift of the magical bird. I too saw your great escape in the quicksand, and I am
more than willing to help you get across the bridge.

Nel: Wait, so you saw me pinned in a quicksand yet you didn’t even bother helping me?

Fan 1: Well, I was trying to see your determination if you can think in quick situations such as
what happened to you in the quicksand.

Nel: You’re insane! I could’ve died! And you still value your “watching to see how great my
determination” than helping me!

Fan 1: Well…

Nel: Stop. Just stop. I’ll just try figuring this out on my own!

Fan 1: I know you’re upset. But to be able to get to the magical bird, one must possess such great
values. This is why you’re the only I told about the magical bird. How you care for your mother
and your perseverance to get across challenges astonish me even more which is why I’m helping
you right now.

Nel: Fine! I understand. But know this. Watching someone die for such purposes is something
bad. I hope one day you understand my anger towards you.

Fan 1: I know and I understand. I apologize for the commotion. Now then, shall we?
The man then magically fixed the bridge, for every parts assembling on their own. Piece by
piece, it was completed like it was newly constructed.

Nel: Thank you, for your help. I appreciate your concern and effort.

Fan 1: You are more than welcome. Now go find that bird. I hope you proceed with caution.

Nel: Thanks again.

Scene 8: Mountains

Nel set forth on her journey, encountering many things. She crossed many rivers, streams, and
ponds. She also witnessed the beauty of nature as he pass through high places. Her last encounter
is the mountains, where she set up a camp on until…

Nel: This will do. I hope the fire stays till morning. I need to catch something to eat. It seems I
exhausted my snacks as I travel through these humongous mountains.

Random person: *whispering* hey, hey kid, may I have some?

Nel: OH FOR GOODNESS SAKE WHO ARE YOU?!

Fan 1: Just kidding, it’s me!

Nel: Ughhh don’t go surprising people like that, you might kill people!

Fan 1: I just want to have some fun. Anyways, I’m just here to give you food. Here. So you can
carry on your journey. Good bye.

Nel: Wait, I have something to… well nevermind he’s gone. I guess he gave... WOW THIS IS A
HANDFUL! THIS WILL LAST ME A WEEK! THANK YOU KIND SIR!

Scene 9: Magical Forest of the Magical Bird

As the moon shines upon Nel, she cooked his food and then slept through the night. The next
morning, she packed up his stuff and continued her journey. At this point, she noticed that she’s
getting a little closer to her destination when suddenly

Nel: HELLO! IS ANYBODY HERE?!

Das: OH, A HUMAN! I BETTER WARN ADDIE ABOUT THIS!


Nel: HELLOOO!!! COULD SOMEONE HELP ME FIND THE MAGICAL BIRD?

Das: How does she… I GOT TO REALLY TELL ADIE!

Das then ran fast to Adie where he was trying to sing yet failed to do so, again.

Adie: *sighs*. If only I could turn everything back in time, I could’ve been kinder. I could’ve
been-

Das: ADIE! A HUMAN! THERE’S A HUMAN!

Adie: WHAT?! THEN WE BETTER HURRY! WE GOT TO GET OUT OF HERE!

Das: SHE’S LOOKING FOR YOU. SHE SEEMS NICE AND IN A NEED OF HELP!

Adie: BUT YOU KNOW VERY WELL DAS THAT I CAN’T BE SEEN BY A HUMAN!
ESPECIALLY LIKE THIS? WHAT WOULD THEY SAY ABOUT ME?

Das: It’s fine Adie. Just give it a go and ask about her intentions. I’ll be by your side, protecting
you. Just don’t give in immediately. Test her. Test her patience, and maybe she’s the person
you’re looking for that will break you from your curse.

Adie: But… but what if she only intend to kill me? Or skin me? OR WORSE, SELL ME TO A
CIRCUS AND MAKE ME AN ATTRACTION WHERE I’LL BE-

Das: Calm down Adie. You’ll be fine. Besides, you can just poop at her and she’ll be stone in no
time.

Adie: I guess you’re right. Let’s go, let’s give it a try.

Adie and Das then went to Nel, who was clueless of her surroundings. She then encountered the
two and began a conversation, but Adie and Das remain hidden.

Adie: State your intentions!

Das: Yeah state your intentions!

Nel: Excuse me, I wish to see the magical bird. I heard that the bird could cure my mother’s
illness. She’s in a really bad condition. I wish you no harm. I really just want to my mother cured
and well that’s all

Adie: *whisper to Das* she seems like a good man. Should we accept her?

Das:*whisper to Adie* Are you insane?! Of course, every poacher emotes like that! She’s
faking!
Adie:*whisper to Das* But she looks harmless… and sad. She came all the way here with great
determination; facing horrible obstacles yet we’re just going to ignore her?

Das: *whisper to Adie* well, ask her if she really doesn’t have any intention of killing you. After
that, give her a trial, perhaps maybe 2 days? If she’s still here by the 2nd day, then she has proved
her worth of her mother’s cure.

Adie: Isn’t that too long for the lady? I mean look, she looks so tired and weary. I mean sho-

Das: We have no choice Adie. We can’t go and offer you simply to strangers like that.

Adie: I understand. HUMAN!

Nel: Yes dear sir!

Adie: HOW ARE YOU GOING TO CONVINCE ME THAT YOU ARE NOT TRYING TO
KILL ME, OR SKIN ME, OR EAT ME ALIVE, OR-

Das: That’s enough Adie

Adie: OR… YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.

Nel: ALL MY LIFE I PROMISE YOU NO HARM. I HAVE CLEAN INTENTIONS AND AS
FAR AS WEALTH IS CONCERNED, I HAVE NO INTEREST ON IT EITHER. I JUST
WANT MY MOTHER CURED. THAT’S ALL I ASK.

Adie: She’s doing it. She’s doing the sad face ugh I can’t do this Das! You know I’m sensitive of
the crying and nose picking and-

Das: Snap out of it Adie! You can do this. It’s just for 2 days!

Adie: Ugh fine!

Adie: WELL THEN HUMAN. PROVE YOUR WORTH, THEN WE SHALL TALK AGAIN!

Nel: Okay 

Scene 10: Another camp beside the river

Nel set her camp at the nearby forest where the said voice had gone. She will be staying in the
jungle for 2 consecutive days just to claim the bird for her mother. A day has passed when Adie
and Das went to check on the human.

Adie: Das! Look! The human’s waking up! I wonder what she’s going to do.
Das: Be careful Adie. We never know what her capabilities are. Let’s just creep upon her and see
what she does

Adie and Das then followed Nel. Nel casually did her thing, ate, cook, roam around for food, and
sometimes she’ll go near the river and talk to her reflection, wishing that her mother could get
well soon.

Nel: *looking at the water* I wish this could be a lot sooner. I miss my mom. I wish she’s fine
out there. I need to get back asap.

Adie: I thiiiiink we’ve gone way too overboard on those 2 days Das.

Das: Yeah I think you’re right, she seem sad and her concern is genuine. But are you sure you
are willing to give this lady a shot?

Adie: I think it’s worth a try- wait look!

As Adie and Das were talking, they both saw Nel carrying an injured bird. She took it to her
camp and placed bandages on the bird’s wing. She then pitched a small pint of water for the bird.
Adie and Das’s heart melted on what they saw. They then confronted Nel, which whom they
know worthy of the cure she desires.

Adie: HUMAN, YOU’VE SHOWN GREAT KINDNESS AND SO WE’VE DECIDED TO


HAND YOU THE MAGICAL BIRD NOW. CONGRATULATIONS. I HOPE THAT YOU
MAINTAIN YOUR VALUES DEEP WITHIN YOUR HEART, AND CARRY IT UNTIL THE
LAST BREATH OF YOUR LIFE.

Nel: OH THANK YOU KIND SIR! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Adie then appeared mysteriously yet gracefully onto Nel’s face. With bright colors of mixed
palettes, the magical bird that was described in books and stories was true after all.

Nel: Don’t worry dear bird; I’ll take care of you with my utmost ability. Now, let’s go and cure
my mother.

Adie: *squaks as to agree with Nel*

Scene 11: Nel’s house

Nel then rushed back to her mother’s home, going through the path she once took when she was
going to the magical bird’s forest. They then arrived at her home. Nel then rushed inside their
house to tell her mother the great news that she has captured the magical bird that could cure her.
Unfortunately, Nel’s mother has already trouble breathing as she lied on the bed. Nel panicked
and suddenly raised her mother up the bed to give her water. Nel then pleaded to the magical
bird to save her.

Nel: PLEASE DEAR BIRD, OH PLEASE SAVE MY MOTHER’S LIFE. I CAN’T SEE HER
LIKE THIS PLEASE!

Adie: BUT… BUT I DON’T THINK I CAN

Nel: YOU CAN DEAR, YOU CAN! JUST BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. BELIEVE!

Adie: Okay I’ll try…

Adie sang his greatest, yet it was an eerie and creepy sound that ripped through the ears of the
people around the house. Despite the horrid singing of Adie, Nel supported Adie and continued
singing until his voice became clear and beautiful than his hoarse and ugly voice before.

Nel: GO ON ADIE! GO ON! YOU’RE DOING IT!

After Adie sang, both Nel and Adie celebrated. Yet there was one problem. Nel’s mother wasn’t
able to wake up after Adie’s singing. Nel felt sad and cried. Adie felt like his world came down
upon him, thinking that he’s a failure.

Nel; NOOOOO MOTHER NO! YOU CAN’T LEAVE ME! I CAN’T BE ALONE HERE!
YOU’RE ALL I GOT. YOU’RE ALL I WISH FOR YOU’RE MY WORLD! PLEASE DON’T
DO THIS TO ME. PLEASE, PLEAAASE COME BACK! I OVERCAME MANY PROBLEMS
AND OBSTACLES JUST TO ARRIVE AT YOUR CURE. PLEASE MOTHER, PLEASE

Adie: It’s… I’m sorry Nel. I did everything I could. I really did. I couldn’t hope to imagine this
happening to me. I can’t. So I give you my sincerest condolences. I- wait, LOOK NEL!

As Nel was listening to Adie’s words, she was shocked of what she saw. She saw her mother
waking up from bed like she didn’t have a devastating illness minutes ago. She woke up,
supported her weight so she could lie upright on her bed, and talked to Nel.

Nel’s mother: Hello baby sugar! How’re you dear? Have you eaten? Oh you poor little girl! You
look like you haven’t eaten in weeks! Here let me cook for you.

As Nel was crying full of tears, she then hugged her mother so tight that she wouldn’t want to let
go.

Nel’s mother: Why are you cring baby? Is there a problem?

Nel: Nothing mother. Nothing. I’m just glad for every single day I spend with you. And I would
never take those days for granted.

Nel then shifted her eyes to Adie and also hugged him.
Nel: Thank you Adie, for everything.

Adie: You don’t have to thank me Nel. I even made you suffer for an entire 2 days just to claim
your mother’s cure. I am sorry for everything I did.

Nel: Don’t worry about it Adie. I know deep inside your heart lies great kindness and sincerity. I
hope the best for you Adie.

As Adie heard Nel’s words of wisdom, he then began crying. After a few moments, both Adie
and Nel were shocked of what was happening. Adie transformed into his human form! They then
celebrated again to Adie’s transformation into his old, yet renewed self. As the three of them
hugged each other, Adie saw the fan whom Nel was with, smiling in the midst of the jungle.

Fan 1: Well well well, he seems to have kindness in his heart after all.

The fan then disappeared, leaving with a smile. This made Adie smile too, making him realize
the importance of kindness, and how it affects even the smallest things, or even the people
around us.

Final scene: Adie’s concert

One year has gone by and Adie continued singing for the people, yet his values, compared
before, changed drastically.

Fan: I am such a big fan of yours! Can have an autograph? Can I hug you?

Adie: Oh sure thing! Come here! And always be good okay? Here let me have that signed for
you.

Fan: OH MY GOD THANK YOU SO MUCH ADI YOU’RE AN ANGEL.

Adie: Nah, I’m just a normal guy trying my best to spread the positivity within every people I
meet. It’s good to meet you. Have a great night!

Fan: THANK YOU ADIE I LOVE YOU!

As Adie walked out the dressing room, ready to go home, he encountered Nel and her mom
waiting for him outside.

Adie: HEY! HOW YOU’VE BEEN DOING?

Nel: HEY! I’m fine! I’ve been working to sustain our needs but my mom seems stronger than me
than I could ever be! *laughs*
Adie: *laughs* I feel you. Moms are like superheroes. Hello ma’am! I’ve missed you and Nel!
How are you holding up?

Nel’s mother: I’m doing alright dear. Why aren’t you visiting at home? You know that you’re
always welcome there!

Adie: I appreciate the offer ma’am and I will definitely visit. I’ll just finish my last concert and
I’ll go straight to your kitchen waiting for that yummy soup that you always cook.

Nel’s mother: I’m so glad you liked it dear. I’ll be waiting okay?

Adie: Okay ma’am. So Nel, is there anything I could do to help? I could provide financial
assistance since you’re also like a family to me.

Nel: Its fine Adie, we’re fine. Seeing you lively and spreading kindness to other people makes
my day worth it. I’m glad that you were able to find the missing piece in yourself. That act’s
enough for me. Good luck on the stage! And remember, we may not be watching you, but we
will always remain in your heart. And the values you’ve learned, I hope it stays in your heart too,
forever.

Adie: Thanks Nel. I will never forget you. You’re the greatest person I’ve ever been with. Thank
you, for everthing.

Nel: And thank you too Adie, for everything.

THE END.

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