Chapter 1.
The entire Hopps clan erupted into cheers as the young kit that sat before them blew out the candles on their cake. "So, what did you wish for sweety?" asked one of the elder members of the family. "I can't tell you Aunty" replied the kit. "Why not?" "If I do it won't come true".
Judy was seated nearby, observing the entire scene. In her years on the force she had learned ways of picking up even the smallest details. Despite the commotion that her family were making she couldn't help but stare at the kit. To her, it was obvious that the kit was a hybrid. She noted their features. A body that was shaped like a rabbit, long ears, a beautiful coat of fur and emerald green eyes. This was enough to convince many that the kit was a rabbit, but Judy saw more. The kit had a longer than normal tail that was covered in long, coarse fur, ears that were shorter and less round than normal but the main difference was the fur. It was longer and coarser than any rabbits and it had an unnaturally orange-red colour that seemed to glow. The only parts of her not covered in this fur were the tips of her paws, ears and the tip of her tail. These were a pale gray that contrasted beautifully with the rest of her body. To those that could see these things it was obvious what species she was, a 'fabbit', a cross between a fox and a rabbit.
Judy's daydream was interrupted by her mother. "What's wrong Jude?" asked her mother, the concern audible in her voice. "It's nothing Mom, I'm just thinking and a bit stressed as Bogo's been hounding me about some reports that I need to file". "Judy..." sighed her mother, "I've raised nearly 300 kits and I know when something wrong. I also know when I'm being lied to" she finished, glaring at Judy. "It's about Nick isn't it?" Asked Bryan, one of Judy's littermates. She didn't respond, only nodding her head as she started to tear up. They sat there in silence as the kits began to leave, taking as much cake with them as they could. Several minutes of silence passed before Stu arrived. "So, what's going on?" he asked. Bonnie tried to signal him to stop but it was to late. Judy started to cry. Their most successful and self-driven child had been brought to tears. They only knew of one other time that she had cried in the past ten years and they believed that it was for the same reason. Between her sobs they could barely make out what she was saying "Its just *sniff* so god damn hard... I need him... Why did he *sniff* leave... oh that's right, I was just *sniff* to FUCKING selfish and scared! I-Its all my fault... Why didn't I, *sniff* Why didn't I just tell him... I need him... Nicole needs *sniff* her dad..
Several hours later - Bunnyburrow Train Station
"Thanks for having us" said Judy as the train pulled into the station. "Judy it was no problem at all and besides, it was a great chance to see you and our lil Nicky" replied Bonnie, warranting a scowl from Nicole. "So, umm Jude, did you think think about what I asked?" butted in Stu. "You mean setting me up on a date with Henry from my old Algebra class?" snapped Judy. "Ohh I'd just love that." she replied sarcastically before ushering Nicole into the carriage.
"That's a no then" stated Stu as he turned to his wife. "What did you expect? What? That she'd jump for joy, run off to get her best outfit and sit there there giggling like one of her siblings when they're getting ready to go to prom? Of course not Stu! That's not our Judy! She's always been that way, work first, date after." Snapped Bonnie angrily at her husband. "I don't know, I just thought I'd try to help her find someone." answered Stu quietly. "Ohh Jesus Christ Stu, she already has someone in Zootopia, Nicole! And if you mean finding her a partner and I know that you do, think about this. When you were busy cutting the cake she burst into tears. Our judy was crying! And why you may ask? Well it's because she doesn't want someone new, she wants, I mean she needs Nick!". "That fox?" Laughed Stu."Come on Bonnie, him leaving her was probably the best thing tha-". He was interrupted by slap across his face that nearly knocked him off his paws. "WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?" screamed an enraged Bonnie. "He didn't just leave and he didn't leave when he found out that Judy was pregnant either. In fact I don't think that he even knew that she was. He left because she started acting like a bitch and cutting herself of from him. Two days after they broke up he left the city when he heard his father had died!" continued Bonnie, still furious at her husband. "If you want to go blaming either of them for Nick leaving, you blame your daughter..." sighed Bonnie. "But you said bef-" Stu said, trying to continue only to be interrupted one last time by his wife. "You're sleeping on one of the couches tonight" Stu was left standing by the platform as Bonnie walked towards their old, beaten-up truck.
A few hours later - A quite apartment in Savannah central
"Come on Nicole,I'm it's long past your bedtime" said Judy. "But mom" begged Nicole. "No buts! You where up early so you need to sleep. If you do we might go see Grandma Amanda tomorrow" offered Judy. "Okay" giggled Nicole. "That's my girl". Judy kissed Nicoles head before leaving the room.
Judy wandered around their small apartment searching for three things. A bottle of wine, a glass and piece of nostalgia. She never had been a heavy drinker but always kept a few bottles around just in case. Judy popped the cork and poured herself a glass before heading to her office. It took her a few minutes of searching before she came across a photo album. Written on it in carrot-orange coloured ink was "Wildehopps". The name had been given to Nick and herself by Clawhauser when he had started shipping them after Nick joined the force. She stood up slowly and crept towards the couch, not wanting to wake Nicole. It was no use though. One trait she had inherited from her mother was her hearing. "Nicole, go back to bed please" begged Judy. "But I don't wanna, I wanna stay up with you" she replied. Judy sighed. "Okay, but only because it's your birthday". "Yay!" squealed the kit. The pair sat down on the couch and Judy placed the photo album on the coffee table. "What's that" asked Nicole. "Its your father and I, do you want to have a look?" asked Judy, regretting it almost instantly. "Ya!" Shouted Nicole. Judy passed the album to her daughter and told her "don't take any of the pictures out and please be careful". "Okay" answered Nicole. The two sat on the couch for nearly an hour as Nicole asked about each picture and Judy would go on to tell her when it was taken, where it was taken and what was happening. As Judy was beginning to think that Nicole was going to fall asleep she asked a question that Judy dreaded answering. "Where did daddy go?" Try as she might to answer her daughter, she couldn't. Words were failing her. "Oh.. uh.. well..". She looked at the disapproving face on her daughter. "Do you really want to know?" She looked back at her daughter, noticing her ears folded back and her eyes watering. She was about to cry. A meek "Yes" is all she could answer with. "Okay I'll tell you. You deserve to know." She didn't know where to start. Should start when they first met, when they starting working together, when they confessed their love to each other, when she got pregnant with a miracle child or when she drove Nicholas P. Wilde, the love of her life and father of her unborn child away. "Did I ever tell you how we met?" asked judy. Nicoles response came in the form of a nod. "Okay so I'll tell you the story but first you'll need some background. I'll start with what happened after we solved the Nighthowler case and when Nick joined the ZPD".
So that was my first piece of fanfiction. I have a full story planned but I'm going to publish only the first few chapters to get it rolling. If you all like it I'll keep working when I get the chance but if not I might just keep working for the joy of it. As I've previously said, this is my first time writing a fanfiction. Because of this I would appreciate honest feedback and criticism throughout the story.Until next time.