I thought I wouldn't do a Zootopia story like this based on... this particular story. But sometimes, you got to do what you got to do. And what I'm doing, is writing my feelings. *sigh* By now, I'm pretty sure you all heard or read the heartbreaking comic, I Will Survive by a good Zootopia artist named Borba. Also, the heart-cringing comic, Born to be Alive. Both are shots to the heart to any real WildeHopps shipper. I honestly can't like either comic. Especially what happened in the sequel. (Borba lied to me. He said that I would be able to handle it. I didn't.) Now the problem with the story, it was so damn one-sided and made it seem that Nick was the bad guy and Judy had no remorse for her actions. So, time to do a story using the concept of that story with my own.
I actually had an 'I Will Survive' story planned a year ago where it would show Nick and Judy's POVs after things. I'll talk about it a bit. Nick's would be him moving to another part of the city, working for another precinct, finding new love, and starting a family. He would later retire from policing when his mom dies and he decides to run his family's old tailoring shop. Judy's would have been her working all the way to becoming Chief of her precinct. But because of her endless working and choices, she got disowned by her family, has no relationship, and rarely any friends. Basically, she becomes the new Bogo. Nick and Judy would meet once in the middle looking on how their lives are and would meet up again when they are old and gray. They would talk about their regrets, wishing things were different, and forgive each other. Nick's son would work for Judy's precinct and later become the new chief after Judy retires. One of Judy's niece would also come to be the second rabbit cop and would be in a relationship with Nick's son, hoping things would end better than Nick and Judy's relationship did. An... okay story for a two chapter thing.
Another story I had in mine based on the events of these stories. It's... about the abortion part and what if Nick was there. Two parts. A semi-sad one and a happy one (cause I HAVE to do a happy one). Both are still very WildeHopps-ish. One, Nick would be too late and he and Judy would coup and say how sorry each of them was. The second one, Nick would make it before the operation and talk with Judy about why he was so against it.
Now, if you guys heard, there is gonna be a 3rd story coming soon. I know what you are all thinking. "WHAT MORE CAN HE DO TO US?! HAVEN'T WE SUFFERED ENOUGH?!", but hear me out. The title of the final part is "Never Say Goodbye". The title sounds promising at least, but I guess you guys all know we can't keep our guard down when it comes to Borba. HOWEVER, I honestly think this one is gonna be different. About a year ago, I may have seen an image of what might happen in the next comic. Whether the image is what happens or not, this is my interpretation on what might or should happen in the next comic. Whether it does or not, it's up to Borba. I ain't trying to write a better story, but a few people said my idea would be the perfect story to use. As well as fix everything that happened.
Okay, this is literally the LONGEST intro I have ever done for ANY of my stories. EVER. So, how about we just get to this story. This will be 4 parts and I will post 1 chapter a day cause when I post this, the whole story is gonna be finished. This will also be the most dramatic story I will ever write in my life and is known for the guy who wrote the best Zootopia fluff known as "While We're Young", a drama story is not a good look for me. Once again, this story is based on what happened in the comics, the image from him I saw which will be the cover art to this story, my headcanons, and how I want things to be. One more thing, all the bold letters, that's based on Borba's style. I'm just doing it to mimic his dialogue and add effect to the story. Now on with True Forgiveness.
In the world, many choices affect our lives or the lives of many others. Some choices can lead to good things. Others, only pain and heartbreak. It could be said about two people. Star-crossed lovers, they were. They both shared a bond that was like no other. Even with them being different species. But one day, something happened that torn them about. Each of them had a choice that they stood by and in doing so, the two broke apart. Both would feel nothing but pain and loneliness. One of them was lucky to find new happiness. But in doing so, it may have cost them everything. This is their story.
Walking alone down the streets of Zootopia was a little grey bunny. The doe wore a pink flannel shirt and blue jeans. The bunny had an emotionless expression on her face as she walks. This was Judy Hopps. A once perky and cheery bunny known to the public as one of the heroes who saved the city. She isn't much like that these days. Her destination was the Ligerworth Cemetery. She stopped at the front of the gate for a few seconds before entering.
As she did, she started recalling an angry discussion that she had with her parents.
"It's one thing to date and live with a fox, but AN ABORTION?!"
"Judy, bunnies don't get an abortion. You can't just do something like that."
"This was my choice and I stand by it."
"How can you say that?! This isn't something you can just write off."
"Now only that you chose to do this, by lying about it?"
"I didn't lie. I just... didn't tell you. I knew you wouldn't understand."
"Oh, we understand. Understand that you kill our grandchild just to keep your career."
"GET OUT! GET OUT! I DON'T CARE IF YOU'RE MY PARENTS! ALL YOU DO IS TRY TO CONTROL MY LIFE! I DON'T EVER WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!"
"*cries*"
"Now look at what you did. You made your own mother cry. Fine! We'll leave. You know we used to be proud of you. Now we have to keep wondering, what did we do to have a daughter like you?"
That was the last conversation Judy had with Stu and Bonnie. But that... wasn't her only angry conversation. But instead of being the angry one, the angry one was Benjamin Clawhauser. Judy had kept her abortion in the dark from everyone. But one day, her secret came out.
"That's the reason Wilde left?! How could you keep this a secret from us?!"
"I just... couldn't tell you."
"We sided with you. We sided with you and didn't even bother hearing Nick's side of the story. But after hearing the truth from you, we should have sided with him."
"But he..."
"I... I rooted for both of you to make it. I wanted you two to get married and have kids. Too bad YOU didn't want that and the prove is that you took that away."
"I did this for my career. For the ZPD."
"What? So you are saying that the rest of us should do the same?"
"That's not what I'm..."
"I don't want to hear it. The fact that you did what you did and hid it from us here, I'm disgusted by you. I thought we could trust you."
"Clawhauser! Ben!"
"Don't! I don't even want to be in the same building as you... Let alone the same room."
Clawhauser wasn't the only one around for that conversation. Other officers were there when they heard the news too. They all gave Judy looks of disappointment and disgust. It was even worst than the looks she first got when joining the ZPD.
It would only get worsier for her when it came talking with Bogo.
"Suspension?! Why, sir?"
"If you really have to ask, withhelding information and causing a commotion in my precient. It was one thing to lose Wilde, but now many other of my best officers are wanting to be relocated because they don't want to be near you."
"Chief, you understand why I did what I did, right? My situation was different from other mammals. Plus, I did this for my job. So I wouldn't have to quit."
"That's not the... Listen, Hopps. This job gives and takes. I may be chief, but it cost me a lot. I have no wife to grow old with or children to pass my knowledge onto. Do you think I don't want that? You may have done what you did for your job, but it's cost you quite a lot, hasn't it?"
"..."
"And now, the cost will only grow. One month suspension."
"WHAT?! YOU CAN'T JUST..."
"For that, two months... and you can say goodbye to your position as lieutenant."
"But..."
"STOP! No buts! Don't even say anything else. Just go while you still have your badge."
"I... I just wanted everyone to understand. To trust me."
"Trust is earned, Hopps. After your brave actions, you earned our trust here long ago. But now, after this, hiding the truth about yourself and Wilde, you'll have to start earning it all back. Especially mine."
So Judy had lost the trust of her fellow officers, got suspended, and lost her lieutenantship. Judy's once happy life was crumbling because of all of her actions. She thought she did what was best, but she was starting to have her doubts.
She then finally stopped in front of one of the tombstones. She looked very sad as she got on her knees looking at the tombstone. She then started to talk.
"Hey," Judy said. "Sorry if it feels like I haven't visited in a while. A lot has... been happening." Judy took a deep breath as she tried to keep her composure. "I... made my choices and I was fine with them. I thought as long as I had you, I would be okay. But now..." Judy then started to cry. "... I don't even have that anymore." Judy sobbed more as she had her paws covering her eyes. "Why? Was what I did THAT wrong? Is all that's happening now some sick form of punishment? Cause if it is, then it's horrible."
As Judy continued to cry, she didn't realize she was being watched by someone in the distance. The figure slowly walks over to the crying bunny. They stop when they are about 7 feet behind her. The figure then speaks out to her.
"Judy..." A male voice went.
Judy stopped crying as her ears go up. The voice that spoke to her. She knew it. She knew whose voice it was. She then turns around to see a fox. A male red fox wearing a blue dress shirt, red tie, and tan slacks. It was Judy's former partner. The other hero of Zootopia. Nick Wilde. Nick had a blank expression on his face as he looks at the bunny.
"I'm sorry, Judy. That favor you asked for, I couldn't do it." Nick told her.
"Nick..." Judy uttered.
End of Chapter 1.