Zootopia: The Furge

Chapter 1

"Nick, I really don't think you should be doing this…" I said. "You could get killed out there!" I put my paw on his arm and he shrugged it off.

"Relax, Jake. I've Furged before, and look at me! I'm fine." He slid a knife into his belt and I watched nervously. He grabbed the gun off the counter and cocked it, shoving it into his back pocket.

"Nick...this is the first year we've been together. Don't you want to spend the first Furge together with me?" I smiled and tried to convince him the best I could. He shook his head and I frowned.

"If you really want to be with me, then come out and Furge! It'll be fun. What? Are you saying you're afraid of a few sharp objects?" Nick responded. I glared at him angrily.

"It's not just a few sharp objects, Nick. Everyone that's out there is out there for a reason. To kill. And I don't want to be one of those animals that ends up dying tonight because I was fucking shot in the head! All crime, including murder, is legal Nick! This is way too dangerous for you. I'll only kill if some mammal gets inside. Please reconsider…" I pleaded.

"I'm going and that's final. Nothing you say can change my mind. I've been waiting a whole year for this, and I'm not going to let you stop me now." Nick explained as he kept preparing for the night ahead.

"Nick this isn't like you… You're acting different…" I said, looking at him.

"Well maybe that's because I have the chance to vent out all my stress and anger on something. It's the one night where I can do whatever I want, and I'm taking that risk. You should be happy for me." He went to the fridge and looked around. I furrowed my brow.

"I should be happy for you!? Fuck no, Nick. I'm scared for your life. I don't want to lose you!" I almost yelled. He closed the door to the fridge and sighed.

"Then come out and have my back."

"I already told you I'm not doing that."

"Then I guess I'll Furge alone."

"Nick…"

"Stop. If you aren't going, then stop talking. I'm doing this and that's final."

"What about me? Aren't you worried about me?" I asked. He shrugged and shook his

head.

"Not really. We have knives and you have a gun. You'll be fine." He responded. I started to get angry.

"Is that how it's going to be!? You don't care even a little that someone might kill me? Nick, you're acting low and I'm not enjoying it."

"I never said you were."

"If you don't even care why don't you just kill me now?" I asked furiously.

"Well, the Furge hasn't even started yet." He said. I gasped and felt tears sting the corners of my eyes. That wasn't the answer I was expecting at all.

"Nick I-" The TV blared to life. A lump formed in my throat as I looked at the screen. Then, the familiar voice of the emergency broadcast system filled my ears.

"This is not a test. This is your emergency broadcast system announcing the commencement of the Annual Furge sanctioned by the Zootopian Government. Weapons of class 4 and lower have been authorized for use during the Furge. All other weapons are restricted. Government officials of ranking 10 have been granted immunity from the Furge and shall not be harmed. Commencing at the siren, any and all crime, including murder, will be legal for 12 continuous hours. Police, fire, and emergency medical services will be unavailable until tomorrow morning at 7 a.m., when The Furge concludes. Blessed be our New Founding Fathers and Zootopia, a city reborn. May God be with you all."

I quickly turned my head towards Nick, who was standing at the door. "Nick!"

"Judy should be here any minute, she'll be with you the whole time. I promise. Wish me luck, Jake. I love you." I gulped and shook.

"L-love you too…" There was a knock at the door and I nearly jumped out of my pelt. "Don't open it, Nick! Please!" I begged, terrified. He unlocked the door.

"Relax...It's just Judy." He opened it and the bunny hugged him. "Good luck out there, Nick. Thanks for doing your part." She came in and hugged me next. Nick nodded and looked outside. A cool breeze blew into the house. I tried to convince him to change his mind one more time.

"Nick, you're a cop. You shouldn't be doing this. We need you on the force." He turned around and sighed, giving up.

"Fine...I'll stay here with you guys…" He said disappointedly. I smiled and patted the seat next to me. "That's great! I-"

The sirens blared and before I could even finish my sentence, Nick was out the door and it slammed shut behind him.

AN: Okay, guys. So that wraps up the first chapter! I'm really excited to start this story. I'll keep working on Something Deeper, but I wanted to do something else as well. Please review if you'd like me to continue this! I need at least 10 reviews saying you want to me to keep going to continue.