Prologue

After all these years. After all the suffering. Thanos has finally made it. He found all infinity stones. He finally snapped his fingers and 50% of humanity has been eradicated. Not just humanity, but the whole entire universe. Such a big universe that will have its heartbreaks and suffering in each stop that the Decimation passes through. So many lives lost to a single hand.

Thanos there he lays, contemplating his victory. The amount of sacrifices he has made. Killing his daughter, the killing of his sons by the hands of the Avengers. But all of that doesn't matter anymore. The past is done and can never be changed. All that matters is the present. He doesn't need to paint his hands in blood anymore. All is quiet. All is balanced. As everything should be.

ACT I: Beginning

An Unfortunate Universe

A few hours before The Decimation, all was good in most universes. Of course there were universes at war, peace, starvation and any kind of situation imaginable. It all worked like a randomizer. Nobody picked the wars and nobody started them. But of wars there's no need to talk about, since the story of this universe held no such thing.

At 3 trillion light-years away from the Planet Earth there hid another galaxy. Very different from our own. A solar system that carried no more than 3 planets. Planets that were very far away from each other. From two of those planets there were no known records of life on them, not like any casual wanderer would stop for a second to examine them. But the third one, the planet closest to the Sun, named FE-3416 by the few so-called "travelers" around the galaxy, did have a source of life. People left that planet alone. It didn't cause any trouble around the place and it didn't hold any dark power that would require a check-up. It was a calm galaxy.

That planet, surrounded mostly by land and some water, resembled Planet Earth, but it had its differences. There were anthropomorphic animals living in it. In that place, wars are never fought anymore and every living prey and predator commute happily with each other. In this world there are two special animals that have learned to fight through everything that's befallen to them. A rabbit named Judy Hopps and a fox named Nick Wilde. The Decimation will take a stop in this: their unfortunate universe.

Waking up

In the early mornings of Zootopia the sun rises to receive another day. At 6 in the morning the streets are already very busy. It's a monday so the mammals get ready to go to work. Of course, mondays are hated by everyone, but not for a rabbit, that would be considered peculiar by her fellow species. The bunny that became the first police officer of her kind and also joined by the first fox to join the force.

Surprisingly enough, the alarm didn't wake her up and was instead awoken by Nick, her fox partner. They began living together some years ago when they began going out. Such a close friendship between partners had to change and in just a moment's notice they became an item. Being a couple was the world to them. Nothing else mattered. They were madly in love. It could be said that Nick was the most in love but in reality they both had a special feeling for each other that no one would take away.

The fact of them being different species never stopped them from going forward. After their relationship got public to the whole world through an Internet leak, they were met with all kinds of hardships. It was all a political drama against them. People debating whether or not a relationship like that could be good for society. They didn't care and even made their relationship a message to all animals who were feeling afraid to be who they were. They gained fame throughout all of Zootopia and they soon became a trending topic in the whole world. They were changing the rules of the game and they were succeeding. They gained a following and millions of people began encouraging them to be themselves. It all seemed like it would work out perfectly.

"How is it possible that such a dedicated rabbit could still be in bed at this hour? Don't you live for your work, Officer Hopps?" Nicholas Wilde said in a morning tone. A tone Judy didn't see very much on him.

"Well Nick I don't always wake up like I always do. I sometimes get a little bit tired, you know? And yesterday was kinda too much for me," she said in a smug face

"You're lying, Carrots. We've been living together for a year already and it 'being too much for you' only happened once and it was because we both were drunk and hungover," said Nick, not believing Judy's words.

"Well maybe I don't wanna wake up today," Judy said, surprising Nick since he never saw her like that.

"Well we got no choice, Judy. I'm already getting dressed. Breakfast is on the table. Made you your favorite,"

"Ugh fine," she said as Nick kept being surprised by her behavior.

As Nick said this Judy got out of bed and prepared for a new day at work. She got into the bathroom and began washing up. She usually took a shower but this time she didn't really have time for it. As she brushed her teeth with her left paw she noticed the golden ring in one of her fingers. She couldn't help but smile. She still remembered that day as it was yesterday. The way Nick proposed to her was the most romantic day of her life. They had gotten to many places and the final stop was a rooftop where you could see the whole of Zootopia. She was so amazed by the sights that she didn't even notice her mate kneeling with a ring in his hand.

That was the single most happiest day of her life, not even topped by the day she became a cop. She really felt it. There was no other way she would've preferred to live. It was perfect just like this. She was truly happy and nothing could stop it. Nick saw her day-dreaming and decided to hug her unexpectedly. She accepted it, of course. She turned around and couldn't resist going for a kiss. She was smaller than him, but she found her ways. Nick wouldn't deny such an amazing gift in the morning. He would definitely abandon all of his Christmas gifts or any physical possessions if it meant he could feel those luscious lips for the rest of his life.

Their bonding went on for seemingly ages as both of them didn't have the need to stop. After a minute, they finished their kiss and looked at each other in a way only them could. They were somewhere else. In another universe. Alone with themselves.

"Thanks for this morning gift, Mr. Wilde,"

"Oh I owe it all to you, Miss Hopps. Also you could've warned me you still had toothpaste in your mouth. Now I have this horrible taste from the mint," Nick said disgusted

"You kissed the cleanest mouth in the world, Nick. Shut up," she pushed him as they still laughed with each other. The mornings were always great with Judy and Nick.

"Also about that Miss Hopps thing, in a month you will call me Miss Wilde so get ready for that," she said as Nick began growing a smile.

"What the heck did I do to deserve you?" Nick said.

"Absolutely nothing. I was too unattractive to find a better mate so I just stuck with you," Judy said in a smug manner.

"Nonsense, you could've gotten the best rabbit in the whole of Bunnyburrow," and he wasn't exaggerating. Judy really had lots of pretentious followers in High School and College that wanted to be with her but she refused to be into any kind of relationship. She could've never expected she would get soft because of a fox. The greatest fox she had ever met in her whole life.

"But I didn't want a rabbit. I wanted you. I knew that since we talked in the Rainforest District," said Judy in the most heartfelt tone. Nick was flattered. Judy hated to break their moment, but they had to get to work.

"Stop eyeing me like that, we'll be late," Judy said as she got ready to dress up.

"Ok, I'll be waiting in the car, partner," said Nick as Judy nodded to his statement.

The After

It had been 5 minutes and Judy was still not out. He was unsure on what was taking her so long. She was always so fast when preparing to go to work. The car didn't have much entertaining activities other than the radio so he just got bored waiting for his bunny. The bunny he would call a wife in just a month. He was excited. Nothing was more important than her.

Another minute passed until Judy finally got out and went in the direction of the car. She was silent, as if she was still thinking of something. After getting inside the car, she started talking.

"Sorry for my slowness today, Nick. I've just been thinking of something important," said Judy in an apologetic tone.

"You don't have to apologize, Carrots. It's okay if there's something eating you up. Is it something about the wedding?" Nick said worriedly.

"What? No, of course not. The wedding is the least of my worries. I was just thinking about the after,"

"The after?" Nick asked.

"After we get married, I… I would wanna have children of my own," said Judy, "B-but I don't think it's possible," she dropped her ears in disappointment and sadness.

"Oh," Nick gave a big pause. This time work wasn't important. His bunny had a frown and as her fiancé he takes a serious duty to erase that from her face. "Believe it or not, I've been thinking about that too," Nick said, which surprised Judy.

"You have?"

"Of course, Honeybun. Who wouldn't want to have a beautiful child with you? I admit I don't know if we can possibly make a child of our own, but we'll be besides each other if it happens or not. No matter what, we'll fight alongside and we'll never get separated. That's all we've been doing since we became partners in the force. We must always be strong, and be prepared for anything," Judy shed some tears after listening to him and got out of her seat to hug him.

"I love you, you sweet fox," Judy said between sobs as he hugged him.

"Never forget my words when you think that. I'll never leave your back," they hugged and hugged, and work was forgotten

That was the first day in a long time that they've ever been late to work.

Pissing off the Chief

The duo found out they were gonna be late and tried getting to the ZPD as fast as they could. Bullpen was already starting and they were running to be able to get to their seats before roll call. They were close, but the chief was already calling out their names.

"Hopps and Wilde. May I know the motive of your late entry to this establishment?" said Bogo intimidatingly.

"Oh cut them some slack, Chief," a cheetah police officer, who also happened to be one of the best friends Nick and Judy have in the precinct, said from the back of the room. "These two animals here haven't been late in a long time. Can't you just let this slide?"

To this Bogo responded: "Officer Catano, when I ask for your opinion, you will rightfully say it. So shut it unless you want parking duty." Catano huffed at this statement and just stayed quiet.

"Now, Hopps, could you explain why you two were late?"

As Judy was about to speak Nick interrupted. "I believe I'm the most suitable to explain our sudden lateness" he adjusted his throat and his clothes and said: "Traffic" then smirked smugly

Some of the officers in the room laughed. Bogo wasn't all too pleased.

"That's no excuse, Wilde"

"Do you really want me to tell you the reason we were late? I mean it's pretty stupid"

"Yes. Tell me" Bogo said, eager to know.

"Well it is not my fault that the alarm didn't ring properly today, and that we took a long time to eat breakfast because the eggs were hard to cook. Well fine I'm not gonna do excuses now. Yes, we're late, but when's the last time we got late, huh? It's been probably ages. Years. After all we've done for this amazing city, being late only one day out of the whole three years we've been in the ZPD. We're…" he got interrupted by Bogo.

"Okay okay, just shut up, Wilde. Yes it is true. Your records show you guys are excellent at coming early. I suppose I could let this slide"

"Yes!" Nick screamed

"But, one more day late and you got parking duty for two months" Judy gulped at the sound of that. She imagined herself, being miserable in those two months, having to do that stupid assignment.

"It won't happen again, Chief, we promise" Judy said.

"I hope so"

After that the Chief gave everyone their assignments and they got dismissed. Nick and Judy went outside to get to their car.

"Nice work there, Nick. You saved us our job"

"I wouldn't call it 'saving our jobs' but yeah that's what I did" said Nick in the loveable way only he knew how.

"Well, time to make the world a better place, partner. You ready?" said Judy, eagerly to start the new day.

"Surely, partner. Let's get the bad guys! Toot toot"

She smirked as they began this day of work. None of them knew it would be their last day for a long while.

The Call

It was late afternoon. The couple already felt like it had been a productive day. They took out some criminals, helped some people in need and talked to some kids. It was really going well. Until that call on the radio.

"To all officers in the area of Downtown Zootopia, please report!" a voice spoke through the radio. Judy and Nick looked at each other. They knew something bad was happening. The caller kept speaking.

"A plane is slowly falling down! It might hit one of the skyscrapers soon. Nobody knows what's happening! It seems like they lost connection to the cabin and no one's even there to respond! Please go to Downtown as fast as you can and evacuate civilians! This does not look good" the female speaking on the radio was very startled and Nick and Judy were pondering how she could manage to say all that and be so frightened. It was no time to ponder anything. They had lives to save.

"Dispatch, Officer Hopps and Wilde here. We're close to the location. We're going straight towards it," Judy announced through the radio.

"Copy that, Officer Hopps. Your help will surely be needed. Hurry u-" the radio suddenly stopped and became static. Whatever was happening it was surely not great.

The Plane

As Judy and Nick entered Downtown it was all chaos. People leaving their houses and cars. The plane was getting closer and closer to land and they needed to go fast if they wanted to save any lives.

"Judy, let's check on the buildings and make sure everyone gets out!" Nick said as Judy followed him.

As they checked the buildings many mammals were going way too fast, provoking panic around people. The duo tried calming them down in order for them to flee in an orderly fashion. The plane was dangerously close to them already.

They successfully checked on the buildings prone to destruction by the airplane and started running towards a safe place. The plane was going down fast and it hit ground. Two buildings were hit and instantly destroyed by the massive bird of steel. The debris and shrapnel started being launched as projectiles, sending them to the direction of the fleeing animals. Some of them got hit by concrete, metal and other sharp objects flying through the air.

Judy and Nick were running as fast as they could but a big wing dismantled from the machine was about to fall right on them. Luckily, Nick acted fast and evaded their possible death. The wing hit part of another building that was untouched. Nick and Judy sat down to catch their breath at least a little.

"We're okay, Judy." said Nick. He was scared, and he could see she was going through worse.

"There's no time to rest. There might be more people that need saving." as Judy said this, everything fell apart. Some of the mammals that were resting safely were now… disappearing?