Chapter 1

Judy POV

I don't own Zootopia or any of the characters. Disney owns the movie and characters. I just own my story and OC's

I can't believe that it almost been a year. Since I first left for Zootopia and became a cop. It doesn't seem that long ago. Because it seems only yesterday that I was putting tickets on parked cars. That's the job I was put into. Even those there was a major case of fourteen missing mammals. I could have easily taken one and helped them out. Chief Bogo only saw me as a rabbit and didn't give me a chance to prove myself. That all changed when I decided to chase down a thief. Getting into trouble for that because I didn't do my job. Then Mrs. Otterton came in begging for ZPD to find her husband. So I took his case and my life changed from there. Leading up to my life right now and glad that I took the case. Even those I would have been fired for taking the case. That could have happened but it didn't.

Yet I didn't do it alone a con artist named Nick Wilde helped me out who's a red fox. We met on my first day of my job. I was pawing out tickets. When he also got hit by a car. Back then he looked like he was up to something. So I went to investigate what he was doing. He went inside an ice cream shop so he could buy a Jumbo-Pop for his son. The owner wasn't going to let that happen because he's a fox. Anyway, I decided to help them out and pay for the red Jumbo-Pop. He thanked me and I went about my day. Until is saw his son and saw what they were doing. Melting the Jumbo-Pop into smaller ones called pawsicles. So they can earn money by doing their con. Which ticked me off and I tried to put me down. He was the one to put me down. The following day I met up with him because he saw Mr. Otterton and that was the only lead. He was messing me again not wanting to help me out. Until I got him to confess and recorded it on my pen. So went along with me not liking that I hustled him.

Together we solved the case. Finding out that missing predators went savage and they were taken. Something about Night Howlers. Ex-mayor Lionheart took them. Becoming good friends because of it. Which lead us to solve the missing fourteen mammal case. Of course, it wasn't all good. I almost lost him for good. It was after we found all fourteen missing mammals and there was going to be a press conference. I was nervous and he helped me out. I told him that I wanted him to be my partner and gave him my pen. So he could fill the form out. During the conference, I said some damaging things. That it was biology that was making the predators savage. Which lead him to expose me for who I really was. Proving that point when I reach for my fox repellent. He was heartbroken and broke off our friendship. Giving me a filled out form.

Things got worst from there. More attacks started to happen and fear changed the city. Discrimination started to happen against predators. Which lead to Zootopia to being broken and divided. I had to watch what my actions did. I was going to be the face of ZPD. Because I was a hero to preys and they wanted my guidance. I didn't feel like deserve it because I made things worst. So I didn't take it and quit my job. I head back home for awhile. Until Gideon Gray came over and apologized for the way he acted in his youth. Which lead to the truth about Night Howlers. They weren't wolves but toxic flowers. Meaning a prey could savage and went back to Zootopia. His friend Finnick helped me find him. I told him the truth and he didn't want to listen to me. So I apologized to him I told him I was wrong small-minded and just a dumb bunny. He recorded my apologize on the carrot pen and he forgave me. Together we went to solve the case. Finding the thief who stole Night Howlers after he was almost iced by Mr. Big. Who wanted to help us out after I saved his daughter. He told us about a ram named Dug. He sold the Night Howlers to him to earn money. Leading us to the truth and a chase. Leading to the true mastermind behind making predators savage. Which was ex-mayor Dawn Bellwether. Together we stopped her. Nick switch the dart with blueberries from my family's farm. I got to confess and recorded it on my carrot pen. She was arrested and the infected predators were cured. Everything went back to normal.

"Carrots are you alright," Nick asked

Looking over at Nick. He's wearing a black coat and gray pants. While I am wearing a gray coat, with homemade hat and gloves. Over the past year, we have become close friends and great partners. Even those we are different species. That we were natural enemies. He joined the academy and became a police officer. Together we are rising cops and doing great at our jobs. Taking down bad guys and stopping killers. Mammals see us cops even those I am a rabbit and he's a fox. Proving you can be anything that you set your mind to. You just got to work for it and never give up. Together we are becoming ZPD greatest cops. By helping each other out and being there for each other. Making the world a better place.

"Everything is fine." I say "Nothing to worry about."

I give him my smile. Glad that he cares about me like I care about him. I'm glad that we met each other and became friends. I can't imagine a life without him. Noting wanting a life without him. I don't like that thought at all. Knowing he thinks the same way. He told me I have made his life better. He no longer views the world in a bad way. I changed that for him. Like he has changed my views. I am no longer my old self. Who was bigoted against foxes. Because of what happened in the past when Gideon clawed me. Never realizing that I was until that day with Nick.

"You two are being slow. The best trees are going to be gone."

Looking over at Aurora Winters a ten-year-old fox hybrid under our care. Of one of the cases we are taking. We are her guardians until the case is over. Making sure that no harm comes to her. Chief Bogo assigned us to her because he knew we are best fit for the job. She knows us and trusts us. We are good friends with each other. She's half Arctic fox and half Red fox. She's a short slender fox. Silver with cinnamon red, white underparts. Her head is white with silver on top. Long muzzle that is black around her muzzle, long pointed black tip ears, with some red. Her upper side of her tail is silver, white around the black tip. White fur on the bottom of her paws. Silver and aqua eyes. Wearing a silver jacket and jeans. Having white hat and gloves.

"We are coming to Kiddo." Nick said, "I'm sure you two will find a perfect Christmas tree. Since I am no idea about real Christmas trees."

I can't believe that it's almost Christmas. Time does seem to fly by fast when you're having fun. I love this holiday and it's my favorite. Getting to spend time with my huge family and have holiday fun. We are getting a Christmas tree for us. Chief Bogo told us we can do that. Now over at Tundratown main tree lot. So we can find the perfect tree. Every year we get a real tree and Aurora has gotten real trees a well. While Nick has a nice fake tree every year. This the first time he will have a fresh Christmas tree.

"I want to find you a perfect tree Nick." Aurora said, "Since you haven't had the pleasure to have a fresh real tree. You are going to love it."

"Any tree you two pick out it's going to be great." Nick said, "Find us a perfect tree so we can decorate. Don't go too far ahead."

"I'll find the perfect tree." Aurora said, "Don't worry I won't go too far."

Aurora runs up ahead with a smile on her face. Nick always lights her up and makes her smile. We are good friends with each other. Aurora feels safe with us. We will protect her from harm and keep a close eye on her. Watching her look at each tree. Knowing she hasn't done this for awhile now. It's good to see her smile and happy. In her short life, she has been through a lot of hardships. That no child so good through. She keeps her head high and goes through each hardship. Remaining true to herself which is a friendly colorful kid. Who you love as a friend.

"I never would have thought there are different types of trees." Nick said, "Mother and I loved the tree that we had."

"That is true there's a lot to choose from." I say "Growing up we got to pick a tree and it's lots of fun."

Before we were given the case to watch over Aurora. I would haven't gotten a tall Christmas tree. Would have gotten one for my small apartment. Now getting to pick out a tree with the help of Aurora. Growing up the younger kids got to choose the tree. While older ones decorated the house. Those times were fun finding a perfect Christmas tree and decorating the house. Just spending time as a family. I do like any Christmas tree. Every year was different as we choose different ones. Over the years we got many different trees to count. There are other mammals around looking for their tree. We walk over to Aurora. Who's looking at a tree this one she stopped for.

"What type of tree is this," Nick asked, "Looks like a great tree and has a great aroma."

"This tree is Concolor Fir or White Fir." Aurora said, "I do like the aroma as well."

Aurora looks around the tree. This type of Fir is a perfect Christmas tree. Having some in my childhood. It's a nice small shape having good needle retention and are a narrow inch and a half in length in rows. The upper branches are thick and curved unlike the branches on the bottom. The needles are notched at the tip and the color of bluish green. The bark of the tree is thin smooth gray with resin bearing pockets. Meaning this is a young tree. It does have a nice aroma and I do love the smell of it.

"Look at that rabbit with two foxes."

Hearing someone talking about me. My hearing is great and helps out the job. Moments like these I wished that my hearing wasn't so great. Hearing the whispers of mammals that I don't want to hear. This isn't the first time I heard this. Some mammals wonder how I can work with a fox. That we are natural enemies and foxes are untrustworthy and sly. Some mammals don't change their views. From the corner of my eye, I can see a male elk. Turning over to them and smile.

"Is the perfect Christmas tree?" I ask

"Yep, this is the perfect one." Aurora said, "This going to be the perfect Christmas tree."

"Because you found the perfect one." Nick said, "Now we just got pay and decorate it." Seeing Aurora smiles once again. She did choose a nice tree. All we got to do is pay for it and take it back to the safe house. Then the real fun can begin decorating the tree. We only wait for a few minutes for a worker to come. Who helps with the tree making sure that it doesn't get damaged. As we walk over to the car. Aurora walks ahead of us. Nick and I walk close together. Walking past other mammals shopping for their tree. Walking past this Snowshoe Hare family. Who are looking at a tree. The mother is holding a young child. The moment she looks at us she covers her child's eyes. As if seeing us will scar him for life. Nick lightly taps my shoulder and looks at me. "Never let them see that they get to you."

Nick told me what after Chief Bogo tried to take my job. After one of the leads, a jaguar went savage and attacked us and almost killed us. I saved Nick life when we were getting chased, By the time we got back up he was gone. Chief Bogo didn't believe me and Nick defended me. Telling me that and about a moment of his childhood. Why he came to a con artist in the first place. Deciding to not let things get to him. That changed when he became a police officer. Finding it hard to lock away his feelings. Now knowing he has mammals he can trust. I have his back and he has mine.

"Thank you, Slick." I say "Let's head back now. I can't wait to decorate the tree and don't want to keep her waiting."

Aurora tells what care we have. So the worker can put the tree on top. Who has no judgmental look and doing his job. Knowing some mammals don't care and it's nice to see. Watching him place the tree on. Making sure that it won't come off as we drive back. Not wanting that to happen. Hearing something behind me.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you." I say "That would be an attack on two officers."

Turning around to see the elk once again. Who's being not being a mature adult. Dropping the snowball in his paws. Knowing that there is more than snow in that. Seeing the look on his face. He realizes who we are and walks away quickly. Nick lets out a small seeing what unfolded and how I stopped him. Some mammals are quick to judge and act. Just like I did when I was doing the press conference. Now I realized I shouldn't have been quick to judge.

"Nice going Carrots." Nick said, "Everything is ready so let's head back now."

We are back at the safe house. The Christmas tree has been put up and fits perfectly in the living room. Aurora did choose a great tree for us. Now we are listening to Christmas music as we decorate the tree. Some the ornaments I brought from home. Nick and Aurora have some as well. We placed them around the tree. Most are homemade ornaments that we made. Mostly made by to creative foxes. Both of them have a talent in art.

"This tree looks great," I say

"Of course it does," Nick said, "You have two talented artists. Don't worry Carrots you're close second."

Nick gives me his sly smile. Which makes me laugh. He's playing with me who playfully teases me. I do right back at him. It's something we do and special us. We know we are messing with each other and just having fun. He's a Dumb Fox and I am a Sly Bunny. Currently, we are painting some round ornaments we brought. To decorate them up more. Looking over at him and smile. Holding a paintbrush in my left paw. Making a wonderful pattern on it. Putting the paintbrush in some pink paint and swiftly brush Nick's cheek. Before he can react to it. Aurora laughs at that.

"Yep, there two talented artists." I say "But I am faster than you." I do admire their talent in art and love it. I could never have their kind of talent. I like doing art and my level of skill just fine. Adding some more red to the ornament. The pattern I made is turning out great. Raising my right paw and stop Nick half way and smile at him. Adding some more paint to his arm. "As I said am faster than you."

"She got you there Nick." Aurora said, "You should stop before she turns you into a canvas."

"She got me first and I will strike back." Nick said, "Let's finish up this tree"

Nick and I laugh hard. She joins us as well. Putting down the paintbrush liking what I have made. We have ornaments to fill up the whole tree. He looks over at me again and gives me a sly smile. I better watch my back. Knowing he won't stop until he gets me.

"Adults can be truly weird." Aurora said, "Have fun you two."

She gets up from the ground and heads over to the tree. Placing the ornaments she has made. At a young age, she does have a talent. I guess we are acting weird. Sometimes it's nice to act weird and have fun. We have been busy on hard cases and it's nice to relax and have fun. Knowing we have to go back on the cases soon. We are taking the time to have some fun.

"We will have fun." I say "I won't let Slick win."

"Oh, those are fighting words Carrots." Nick said, "Bring it on."

We begin to finish decorating the tree. Which is turning out very nice. Liking the mixer of store bought and homemade ornaments. Makes the tree stand out. Having lights on the tree as well which light different colors. Which look magical at night. Silver and red tinsel which wraps around the tree. Aurora added that herself. While we decorate the tree I watch out for Nick. As he tries to get me like I have gotten him. So far he has some luck. Placing some candy canes well. Knowing they won't last long.

"How long do you think these will last?" I ask

"Why would you say something like that?" Aurora asked

She tilts her head and gives me a cute look. No one can resist her cute look and melt when they see it. In her left paw is a half eaten candy cane. She knows what I am talking about. Both of them love candy canes and they will be gone by the time the holiday is over. That's why I stock up lots of candy canes. Making sure they won't run out.

"Oh, I got to watch out for two candy cane thieves," I say

"Guilty as you charge officer Hopps." Aurora said, "You have to catch us."

She gives me a sly smile and licks more the candy cane. Which makes me laugh hard. I will have to watch them closely. First I had to deal with Nick and now having Aurora as well. Knowing they are just messing with me. Making sure I still have fun. Looking at the tree it only needs one more thing.

"Aurora you have the honors of putting the star on top." I say "Isn't that right Nick?"

"Kiddo is the perfect one." Nick said, "Just be careful."

"Thank you, I will do that now." Aurora said, "I will be careful. If I fall I know you will catch me."

Aurora takes the silver and gold star in her paws. Something nice that we found and liked a lot. Watching her walk up the ladder. Nick would catch her if she falls. I would if she wasn't taller than me. Remembering the time I used to put up the star. Of course, I had some help making sure I won't hurt myself. Before I can react Nick gets me from behind and leaves paint on me. He lets out a victory cheer. Which makes Aurora and I laugh hard.

"I got the last strike." Nick said, "Finally got you Carrots."

"That you did." I say "This was a lot of fun."

"It truly was a lot of fun." Aurora said, "I haven't done something like this in two years."

She places the star on top of the tree. Climbing back down and stands by us. Nick turns on the Christmas lights. Making the tree shine greatly. We have done a wonderful job and had a great time. Am glad that we could do this. Otherwise, I would just have a small tree. This is much more fun and something we did together. Taking a picture of it to show my family and some friends. This the start of the holiday together. Knowing we are going to have some much fun.

This doesn't really have to do with Friendships that Blossoms. It's a short Christmas story I wanted to do with them. Which only going to be about six chapters. So this story related to Christmas stuff and noting more then that. It's something I want to do. If you want a backstory just read Friendships that Blossoms. To get more of idea of what's happening. Until next time.