Chapter 1
Nick POV
I don't own Zootopia, Disney does. This will start were the movie left off and not the spin-offs. Because I haven't read them. This my first Zootopia Fanfiction. This will be rated T for being more dark than the movie was
If anyone asked me, six months ago, that I would be, a ZPD officer. I would have, laughed at them. Never saw myself as a cop, because I'm a fox. Mammals see me as untrustworthy because I am one. Learning that hard lesson, when I was nine. All I wanted to be was Ranger Scout until that was ruined for me. That's when I decide, that I wouldn't let others get to me. Becoming a con artist, when I was twelve. It was a good life for me until one day that changed.
It all started when I met Judy Hopps. A rookie cop, that helped me with my con. By turning a Jumbo-Po, into pawsicles. I teased her about that and left her after she, got stuck in cerement. Calling her a dumb bunny. Then meeting her the next day, I was at my next con. Finnick was still helping me out. She found me and wanted me to help her on a case. I told her I wouldn't. Until she tricked me, into confessing my tax evasion. Recording it in her Carrot pen. If I wanted it back, I would have to help her or face five years in prison. There only been two times, that someone outfoxed me.
Together we solved the case. Judy and I became good friends. After all, she did save my life. I also helped her out. The case lead us to ex-mayor Lionheart. He kidnapped the fourteen missing mammals and kept it a secret. Until we expose the truth. Which lead to our friendship being ruined. She said some damaging stuff. I did forgive her after she apologized to me, and I knew she meant it. Leading us to the case again. She told me it was flowers and not biology. So a prey could have turned savage. In a chase, lead us to the true mastermind. Which was ex-mayor Bellwether. She shot me with a dart and figured I turn savage. While I was savage, Judy got her to confess the crime. Recording it on her carrot pen, and she was arrested.
Now about six months later, we are rising officers. Judy and I are two of the best in ZPD. We have taken down criminals, and cases as well. Judy is the best partner, anyone could ask for. She did tell me the reason, why she had a minor fear of predators. Which I could understand. At least Gideon changed and helped us out.
"You look stunning," I say to myself
Looking at myself in the mirror. Shorter than most red foxes. Wearing my ZPD uniform, with my gold badge. Which is navy blue with sleeves, and a high collar. Pants with gold aiguillette, and the ZPD insignia on my shoulders. I fix up the black tie. My utility belt has the stuff that I need. Looking at my clock, it is seven in the morning. I should be heading to work. I live in this small apartment, which is perfect for me. A single bedroom, a small bathroom, kitchen, and living room.
I take my keys and head out of my apartment. Looks to be a nice summer day, pending on the part of the city. Different parts, for different mammals. Looking down at an empty spot, where my car should be. Sadly it was carjacked, just a few days ago. There have been no leads. Heading down to the subway, so I can head to ZPD headquarters, which is in the Savanna Central. Finding a seat and the train takes off a few minutes later. Looking around the train predators and prey are back to normal. The whole Night Howler case caused a lot of panic and fear. Glad that we figured it out and things went back to normal. The flowers are being closely watched. So this doesn't happen again. There were a few reports, that mammals were going savage. This time it was with prey as well. They can be deadly just like any predator.
We get to this call, someone reported strange noises. Chief Bongo assigned us to this call. Now we are at Savanna Central, looking for the mammal. We head to this alleyway. Where we do, hear the strange noise. Judy and I are armed with dart guns.
"ZPD," Judy said, "come out with your hands out."
Whoever is back there doesn't listen to us. So we carefully head inside the alleyway. Where we find a black-tailed prairie dog. Seemly like a normal one. He is wearing a light red shirt, and brown pants. The source, of the sound, is coming from him.
"Now turn around," I say "tell us, who you are."
He does turn around but doesn't tell who he is. There is this look in his eye. We know that he turned savage. There have been a few cases. We can handle it now. This the second time, that a prey has turned. Figuring out, it is one of Bellwether goons. One from the train case and he escaped. Been causing trouble for us. He goes crazy and attacks us. Despite his small size, he is causing trouble. Little claw marks, on my fur. Judy finally manages to knock him out.
ZPD did find her last goon, and now Doug is in prison. Just like she is, and won't be coming anytime soon. As for Lionheart, he's free from prison. Only went for about five months, he was expunged from his crimes. He has gotten his life back. Well, he mostly did. He only assistant mayor, helping out current mayor Vicki Moss. Who is a Eurasian Lynx. Currently doing a good job as mayor.
The train stops, at Savanna Central, and I get off. Like many others do. I walk over to the station. Other fellow officers are entering as well. Heading inside the station, where Judy waiting for me. Over by fellow officer Clawhauser. He still works at his desk and hasn't changed at all. Still having his love for donuts.
"There is our other, fine officer." Clawhauser said happily "Roll call, will begin in five minutes."
"Thanks, Clawhauser," I say "we should head to roll call."
"That we should." Judy said, "I wonder what, our day going to be like."
"Any day with you is an adventure." I say "My life was the same every day before you came."
Judy smiles at that I do like her smile. Having a sweet, and friendly one. While mine is sly and she likes it as well. What I said, it is true. Each day is great even when we have hard ones. Knowing we will be there for each other. We walk down the hall, so we can head to roll call. Wondering what Chief Bogo has for us today.
One of the best things about work I get to hang with Judy. She has become my closest friend. Despite that we are different. Liking Judy for the way she is. That she hasn't changed herself. She changed how I look at the world. Something that hasn't happened, since that horrible day. Even Finnick and I are only friends that were working with each other. Other than having a few childhood friends, which I lost contact with. Other then Flash, we remain friends since high school. Also friends with fellow officers. Judy and I have this special bond. That has even gotten stronger, in the last few months. Some of the cases we had, were hard for us. Using our strengths, and being there for each other. We got through the tough cases. That how we are rising to the top.
We head over to roll call. Where fellow officers have gathered around. They have changed their views on Judy. Realizing it doesn't matter what species or the size of a mammal. But a mammal determination, and heart to become a great officer. Everyone has their own skills, that makes who they are. We wave and say hi, to our fellow officers. Which are mostly, wolves, rhinos, polar bears, and other large mammals. Since the Night Howler Case different mammals have joined ZPD. Which has been helping out. To have mammals of all sizes, and species as well. We take our seats and wait for the chief to come.
The door opens up, and chief Bogo walks into the room. At first, I didn't like him. For the way, he treated Judy, and me as well. That changed when we truly solve the case. He let me be a cop and changed his views. We don't have a close relationship, other than he's my chief and boss. If I need anything, I know he would listen. He has files in his paws and wearing his reading glasses.
"Looks like we have a normal day." Bogo said "Noting that is major."
That is good taking minor cases is good. We did have some, and each was solved. There hasn't been a major one, since the Night Howler case. Makes me wonder when the next one is. Unlike before, I am used to dangers. Still, it still scares me a bit, just like any normal mammal would. Being a cop, I have tough up. Bogo assigns the cases, each officer leaves with their cases. He leaves us for last. Remembering the first time when he joking assigned us to parking duty. Only to assign to illegal street racing. Which turned out to be Flash. He still does it to this day. We have warned him about it.
"Officers Hopps and Wilde." Bogo said, "You will be at a bank we figured out that is the next hit."
He hands us the case file which is big. Judy and I open up the case file. Looks like there have been hits, all over the city. They have only robbed from stores. Done by a group of mammals, which is four of them. There are blurry pictures of them yet a trained eye can tell who they are. I'm guessing the leader is the lioness. The black rhino is the muscle of the team. A female cheetah more likely steals what they want. Finally a male pig he could be the brains of the group. So far the hit six different places and no one has got them. They have stolen six thousand dollars. One was from a jewelry store that's where they made the most money. Also looks like most recent as well.
"So after their last raid. They think they can take a bank." Judy said, "So how did ZPD, figure out which bank?"
"Base of sightings." Bogo answered "They are robbing the Oasis Pyramid"
Judy pulls out a picture of the bank. Seeing that does look like a pyramid. Which is in the district of Sahara Square. Where I use to melt down the jumbo-pops. The base of the records of the bank, it is a good one and has a good sum of money. A perfect bank to rob.
"Do you know, when they planning to strike?" I ask
"They normally strike when it less busy." Bogo replied, "They have fewer mammals to deal with."
That would make sense. So that they don't have to deal with panicking mammals. Or someone brave, to call the cops. So far they haven't killed anyone. There have been reports of minor injuries. So they don't want to kill anyone. Or they haven't done it yet. Who knows they get full of themselves, and troubles could come.
"Are we working alone in this?" I ask
"There are two more officers." Bogo said, "I want to see how you guys do undercover."
We haven't been undercover before. This a new thing for us. Looking over at Judy, she has her happy face. Chief Bogo has given us something new. Judy has been a cop, for about seven months. While I have been for six months. Going undercover is big, and we are ready for it. This day would come. That chief Bogo would test our skills. To see what we can do for ZPD.
"We will be on it chief." I say "We won't fail you."
He looks up to us, still wearing his reading glasses. A smile appears on his face. Which happens once in awhile. "I know you won't." Bogo said, "You two are fine officers."
It's nice to hear him say that. Six months ago we both know he wouldn't say that. Things have changed for the better. We get up and leave the room. Looking at Judy again, I can tell that she is happy.
"Our first undercover case." I say "This is something great."
"I know it is," Judy said happily she hops as I walk. She loves being a cop just like I do. Better than being a con artist. "You will be great at it I'm sure of that."
"Thanks, Carrots." I say "You be great as well."
With the cons I did, I could be great at undercover. Carrots and I would have to come up with something. Yet I know that we can. We walk over to the front of the station. Clawhauser is on his phone more than likely listening to Gazelle. He's a huge fan of her, just like the chief. Judy likes her as well I find her alright.
"Hello guys," Clawhauser said, "looks like you are heading out."
"We are," Judy said, "we have our first undercover case."
He looks over us and puts down his phone. Seeing that he has a smile on his face. He is a good friend and was kind to Judy. "That is great guys. I'm so happy for you two, do a great job." Clawhauser said happily. We walk away from him. An older brown beaver walks past us. He heads over to the desk. "Officer Clawhauser, how many I help you?"
We head outside together and see the city before us. Mammals of different species are living in harmony. Which could have changed so much if we didn't figure it out. Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if we didn't find out the truth? What if, I turned savage for real? What if, I hurt Judy, or worse than that?
It's been a week since we solved the case. Now Bellwether is in prison. Who would have thought a sheep was the mastermind. I'm just glad, it was a drug, and not predators going back, to who they were before. Things would have been different. Believing it would have been worst. Who knows what could have happened to us. Despite the bad parts, it turned out well in the end. Judy and I are best friends again. Training to be a cop and liking it. Which I thought would never happen.
"Ugh, my body is sore," I say
Judy is in the kitchen, tonight she's making dinner. She is a good cook her mom taught her. I do know how to cook. Mom made sure that I did. Growing up we had little money my father left us and I barely remember him. She taught me to cook, who took jobs that she could. Despite being poor, I did like our life.
"You get used to it, Lazy Fox." Judy said, "Take a little nap I'll call you for dinner."
I do get lazy, and I am changing that. Wanting to be a great cop, just like Judy is. My body being sore, is proof of that. A nap does sound nice, just to take a short one. I lay on my couch, my body feels a whole lot better. I close my eyes, and I fall asleep.
Bellwether is behind this. She planned the whole thing. Only if we could have fled the museum. So we can head to ZPD. To show them, what is really happening. Now we are trapped in this pit. She plans to see me up. Too bad we switch them out.
"Blueberries what a nice idea. Didn't you think I wouldn't check? I have some just in case." Bellwether said coldly, "I know Judy came from a farm. Her family is rather nice."
She shoots me with the dart gun. Judy screams my name. This strange feeling comes to me. I want blood I want to kill. There is an injured rabbit in front of me an easy prey to get. She slowly backs away from me. I get on all fours and head over to her. Wanting the taste of her blood.
"Nick, it's Judy. We are best friends. You can fight this I know you can."
She stops because she is trapped. I walk through the grass. An easy prey to kill to sink in my teeth. I jump on the injured rabbit. Digging my teeth into her neck, blood drips down my mouth. What a wonderful taste. She lets out a scream. Still holding her in my teeth before her body becomes limp.
"Nick!" I wake up and see Judy in front of me. In her purple eyes is worried. Realizing my breathing has become fast. I just had a nightmare, that I killed Judy. I went savage, and I killed her. She sits next to me. Her soft paws touch my shaking paws. She looks up at me. "Are you alright Nick?"
I told myself to lock away my feelings. So that others won't see it. Other than my mom, Judy, I can trust. She won't judge me. I can be myself, and glad for that. I take a breath and close my eyes for a few seconds. "Bellwether was smarter," I say quietly "she shot me for real, and I killed you."
A few tears slip down my face. The last time I really cried was that horrible day. Maybe it is better to let out your feelings. Instead of holding them in. Judy gives me a hug which feels really nice. "That didn't happen I know you wouldn't have hurt me."
A light touch snaps me out of the flashback. Judy looks up at me. I'm glad that she cares about me. Like I care about her. We were there for each other the weeks after the case. For different reasons that could have happened.
"Are you alright?" Judy asked
"Just fine, thanks for asking." I say "Now let's head out."
Judy and I are at the bank. There are other mammals around doing normal stuff. Judy doing a fine job. Both of us are out of uniform and undercover. Judy trying to get a new bank account. Overhearing that her ex-fiance trying to take her money. That all she has and decide to go where he wouldn't find her. He can't stand the heat. Made up a sad story the banker believed her. It is going well.
As for me, I have come up with a great con. Reminding myself of the old days. Wearing this nice business suit. Made myself look like a pro but on his last straw. My banker is this nice camel named Mrs. Sanders. She believes that I'm a businessman and not an officer.
"So what brings you to this bank?" Mrs. Sanders said, "What do you need a loan for?"
"I tried others banks, but it didn't work out." I say "I do need a loan, they wouldn't give me one. Because I'm a fox."
"I'm sorry, Mr. Ash. I won't let that happen." Mrs. Sanders said, "Now tell me about your business plan."
So far it is going well. ZPD backed us up. So our fake ID would work. I get my briefcase off the ground and open it up. Taking out sheets of paper. "I did have a model but my car was carjacked. ZPD hasn't found my car." I place the papers on the table. So that she can see them. I have always been artsy. It did help with my work. Finnick would tease me if he knew I can do art. He's not an art person. I clear my throat and do my best business voice. "I have an idea, which came up after whole Night Howler scare. It is an amusement park, called Wild Times. Where prey and predators, can hang out and have fun."
Seeing that she is looking at the papers. I wonder if she likes it. Hard to see on her face. From the corner of my eyes, I can see Judy. She's thanking her banker. Currently shaking hands with her. Looks like it has worked out. I see that she is, still looking at my sketches. "Is it bad news? Frankly, I am sick of that."
"Oh Mr. Ash," Mrs. Sanders said, "Not at all I believe that this will work out."
She gives me a smile so I give her one as well. Like when I pull off one of my cons. This whole undercover job is working out for us. They still have come. Makes me wonder when these guys will come.
"That is great news." I say happily "You don't know, I truly feel right now. You have made my dreams come true!"
I shake her paws and would hug her. But that would be too much. Judy can hear me I wonder if she's listening in. Her hearing is amazing and uses her hearing, to help on the job. Mrs. Sanders smiles at me, now we just got to talk. I hope they come by then. Otherwise, it would be rather strange. I suppose I still could open it. If anything happens, and I can't be a cop.
I hear the door open up, and this strange noise. Looking to the front of the bank. For a moment, I see the color of green. So why I am getting this feeling? Looking to see, an Island Fox heading inside the bank. A young vixen a few years younger than Judy. She's wearing this yellow sundress and a sunhat. She looks around the bank. I still watch her. Not because of her looks but I have this feeling and it isn't a good one. Wishing I was wrong about my feeling right now. I suppose not all foxes are good. Another banker heads over to her.
"Is there anything I can do for you?"
"Oh, I am waiting for my husband." she said "We are opening up a bank account. So I will wait for him, he's never on time. Or makes appointments."
She lets out a girlish laugh. I do see a ring on her finger. Yet my training comes to me. Something is off about her. I just don't know. She walks over to the bathrooms. That is when I see her scar. Then it all comes to.
"I will be right back." I say "I want to call my mom and tell the good news. Then we come up the business."
"Go ahead, Mr. Ash."
Getting up from the chair. Judy still focuses on her job. Knowing why I knew that noise and the green color. It is my car knowing I have to fix it up. Never got the chance to. She's my car thief. Which can only mean one thing she's part of this as well. Why my car was stolen, it's their get away. There a small chance, that I could be wrong. But I do remember my own car and that scar.
Heading over to the bathrooms she enters the women one. Makes sense and I can't enter there. Judy can help me with that. I should check, just in case. Don't want to make a mistake, that would be bad. Heading close as I can, and listen in. I hope am, not being a creep. For a few moments, it is quiet. Thinking that I made a small mistake and should get back. Before I leave, I can hear her. Looks like my feeling was right. Pressing the record button.
"I'm alone the bank isn't too busy. The whole husband thing worked. The stupid banker bought it. Luckily we robbed Jewels Crown." she said "I got what we need. So Mr. McDonald can do his thing."
Wow, she just said that out loud. She could risk being heard. She just confesses to that. Was she taking pictures? She was looking around, for a few moments. Like she was looking for something. Now she said a name. Could it be the pig guessing who the brains? My phone goes off turned off the noise. After what happened to Judy's phone. We turn off the noise. When we found the missing mammals, and we were almost found. Her parents decided, to call her then. I take out my phone and look it's a text from Judy.
Everything alright partner? Judy
Everything is alright. I need your help. There's a fifth mammal, and it's a woman species of the Island Fox. She's the getaway driver, she carjacked my car. Also got her confession. You can guess where she is. Get her phone I believe she will send the pictures from the car. Nick PS, your story is touching. You rabbits are so emotional.
Nice work partner, I will head there, Your banker is waiting. We can do this. Judy PS haha Nick.
I walk back to my banker. Judy walks past me, getting me smile. We do a quick handshake. Watching her head, the women bathroom. Looking one last time, before I head back. She is still waiting for me. Looks like she doesn't think that something is up.
"Sorry for keeping you waiting." I say "You know how parents can get. She proud of her only child."
"How sweet," Mrs. Sanders said, "let me tell you about the loans."
"Tell me everything, I don't want to mess up," I say
Mrs. Sanders explains it to me. Letting her got into detail. Hoping we stop them or they come by then. Two minutes later the island fox runs off. Looks like she's sad, not mad like I thought. Judy gives me a smile. It has worked out. She mumbles about how her husband was in an accident. They would come back later. She heads out of the bank. Judy speaks to someone before she heads back.
"So what do you think Mr. Ash?"
I pretend that I did listen. That I'm thinking about it. Wasn't truly paying attention to her. Still got what I need. She told me, I can take all the time I need. The bank closes at ten, which is still an hour to go. Not going to take that long. Just hope, to take some time.
"I think that I.."
Before I can answer her four mammals dress in black come in, and they wear masks. The black rhino shoots in the air. Mammals scream for their lives. This really happening right now. Judy must have done something.
"Everyone get down on the ground. No speaking as well. We won't kill you but I will shoot."
We do as we are told. Getting down on the ground. Mrs. Sanders is afraid, I will keep her safe. Same for the other mammals. The rhino also takes our phones. Not like officer McHorn. Wouldn't want to mess with him. I hand him my phone. Judy heads over to me. Mr. Black Rhino heads away from us.
"You did a good job." Judy whispers "If they go according to plan, we will have them."
"So we are leading them into a trap," I whisper
The black rhino is only focusing on his job. He has his gun ready and loaded. Not to kill anyone, or they plan not to. What if he opens fires? Because their planned failed? Would they risk that? Not knowing much about these guys. What happens if their plans fail? That hasn't happened to them. Looking at the other mammals. Seeing true fear in their eyes. Either Judy or I will let anyone gets hurt.
"Ah look at this, a fox trying to get a loan."
There are still some mammals who think a fox untrustworthy. That's what I thought how mammals saw me. Now I realize that isn't true. Mammals do see me as a good guy and have my trust. Yet not all of them believe. I let out a laugh.
"At least am not robbing a bank." I say "Think what you want it doesn't bother me at all."
The black rhino turns over to me. The shotgun still in his right paw. So far they're still robbing the bank. He heads over to me. Getting close to me, that I can grab his gun if I need to. Had training about this. Judy ear twitches, so she has heard them. I knock the gun, out of his right paw. Taking the larger mammal by his surprise. His phone falls to the ground, it lights up.
"It's a trap they set us up. Leave now!"
So our backup has helped us out. Either the lioness or the cheetah has come out. Judy takes off seeing the pig run off. There no way he going to escape her. I point the shotgun at him and give him a smile. "ZPD and you are under arrest." I take out my badge and show it to him. There is a shocked look in his eyes. I do know what he's thinking about. How can a fox be a cop? Using my tail and bring the briefcase over. Taking a perfect size pawcuffs for him. There's the flash of red and blue. "Ah look your ride is here."
We are sitting at Bogo office. The five robbers are in jail. After three hours, they finally confess to the crimes. My car is in the junkyard. That vixen destroyed my car, after a car chase. At least, I will get a new one. The money was found, and the stolen jewelry is going to be found. We finally got the location, of their buyer. So some officers, are going to his location. Now we just wait and see what he has to say. He has been looking at the file, for the past five minutes. Making sure we can't read his face.
"You both has done well. Either of them knew that you two were cops. A job well did you two. I knew you two could do it." Bogo said "As for you officer Wilde, you have proven to me. That you can fully go undercover. That someone doesn't realize who you are. That is why you're taking your first solo case, and you will go undercover."
I finally watched Zootopia last week and I loved it. That why it's about five months later. It came out in March and I watched it last week. I am not the best writer but I do try my hardest. I do go on no matter what. I double check my work if there are mistakes. I go and fix them. Nick dad left them like he was left out of the movie. To bad Wilde Times wasn't put in the movie after they changed it. Didn't know it was in the handbook. That why it's mostly movie cannoned. Read and Review.
