Special bond

Judy POV

I don't own Zootopia or any of the characters. They belong to Disney.

Siting at my at my office and doing some paperwork. Feeling in a great mood and nothing will take that away. Not today since it's a special day. Trying to focus on my paperwork and trying to finish my job. There is a lot on my mind. Both good and bad. The good is very good and makes my heart feel lighter. But there has been something on my mind and it won't leave. Keeping secrets will do you no good. Doesn't matter if it's a gray or white lie. Even when you don't mean any harm. Figuring that was the best thing you could have done. Since you thought there would be no other options. That you don't want to kept it a secret. But you have to. When the secret trying to keep something good together. Or you think that no one going to like what you have to say. Or they will find out and break you apart. So don't want to risk it so you keep that a secret.

Knowing now how that feeling well. Since that's what I have been doing. Ever since Christmas, I have been keeping a secret. It's a good secret that won't harm anyone. But not knowing how others will react to it. That's what we are afraid of. I'm not the only one who's keeping our secret between us. Knowing how good this secret is and not wanting to break us apart. Our good friends know about Nick and me. How we started to date after Christmas. Finally confessing our love for each other. Which the both of us were holding back. It felt so good to finally confess my love for Nick. It has been a wonderful time and I truly do love him. I haven't felt like this before and know it's true love. We are happy together and have fun as well. Nick feels the same way.

This Valentine's times had been the best. Loving what I got and what I gave him. The backyard dinner was great. The food was great and the setting was beautiful. Our first, was special and to ourselves no one could ruin that. Due to their remarks and their views. Deciding to dress up a bit and Nick loved it. Calling me beautiful and I called him handsome. Just like he always is. My past valentine's were good but nothing like this. I didn't have this feeling in the past. Unlike what I have right now. In the past, I just dated and thought I felt love. It truly did felt like love. That I thought I was with the right mammal when I dating. That I fell in love and thought I found it. In the end, it didn't work out and I didn't focus on love. Until I met and fell in love with my best friend Nick Wilde. Those feelings came to me and I kept them locked away. Until I was ready to tell him. Not knowing he felt the same way about me. I worried that he didn't feel the same way and that would break my heart. Not knowing if I could handle that if I did happen. I didn't have to worry since Nick feels the same way. We have been happy together.

"Today has been great and I will never forget it. Our special moment that no one can take away from us." I say "Now let's make even more special."

"I feel the same way and I didn't want anyone to take our first valentine's together and ruin it. I wanted it to be special." Nick said, "I can't wait for more."

Getting up and turning on some music. It begins to play moments later. Hearing wonderful piano music and it's my own. Nick smiles at me and gives me a kiss on the cheek. I know he loved the gift I gave him. It came from my heart. Just like his sketch of us came for his heat. I take his paws and take him by the willow tree. Having a smile on my face and see his wonderful smile. We begin to dance with each other. Only focusing on each other and having fun. Nick is a great dancer and I have fun dancing with him. At first, I had to push him to dance. Now he loves to dance and have fun. We can make any moment special without needing anything. Just like we are doing right now. Doesn't matter what you have or where you are. You can make any moment special. It doesn't come from a thing or a place. It comes from the heart.

Minutes has past knowing my music is about to end. I practiced for a long time to make it right. Music helps me out when I feeling down or just want to listen. Now Nick has helped me out just like I help him. It has been truly wonderful. Losing ourselves and having fun dancing together. Another special moment to ourselves. That we will treasure forever. Nick spins me around and pulls me close to him. Seeing a happy look on his face. Loving his handsome emerald eyes and smile. I give him a kiss on the lips. This is what true love feels like.

"That was beautiful Judy. You are talented at the piano and dancing. Like I am talented at art." Nick said, "I love it and our dance."

"Thank you, Nick and I love your artwork." I say "I love our dance as well. Having a special moment alone and under the stars."

"So true Carrots and I love it." Nick said, "Zootopia is great but they don't get to see the stars like others do who live outside the city."

He gives me another kiss on the lips and I kiss him right back. We look at the night sky. It's a clear and warm night. He's right about what he said. Zootopia is great and I love it. Yet you don't see the stars like back at home. There are too many mammal-made lights that block out the stars. You can see many stars. It's a nice sight to sight to see. Where we are staying right now you can see more stars as you head away from the city lights.

"Next time we stop by Bunnyburrow. We will have a wonderful night under the stars." I say "We can watch the night sky light up."

"That sounds perfect and can't wait," Nick said

We will stop by Bunnyburrow soon. He likes coming there and my family loves him. Just like his mother loves me. That's what making living in the country so great. You see sights that a mammal living in the city doesn't. You can see millions of stars and it lights up the night sky. Where you can see the Milky Way and it's a magical sight to see. Knowing that moment together will be special. Just like this moment has.

Nick and I told our good friends about our first valentine's together. Like we promised that we would. Knowing that they would love it. Since they are keeping our dating a secret. They loved hearing about what we had to say. Calling it wonderful and perfect for us. Knowing that we are happy together and are perfect for each other. Nick and I have been on dates and they have been great. Even when we hear the whispers of others. We won't let that bother us. Knowing that everyone has a chance at love. So no one is going to break us apart. We aren't going to let that happen. No matter what happens.

Nick and I are on a date. We just had the most wonderful valentine's together. It was our first one together and it was special. Now we are heading on a date. After a long stressful day at work. We wanted to relax and have some fun with each other. We needed that after the day we had. Both of us do love our work. Making sure that Zootopia stays safe and making the world a better place. Sometimes it gets stressful and hard. We knew that it would. Sometimes our duty as cops it gets that way. Yet it's still hard to get used to.

"I thought today would never end." Nick said

"I felt the same way." I say "Some mammals just want to cause trouble. No matter how long it takes to fix it."

That's what we had to do today. A mammal was causing damage and we had to chase him down. Leading to a tense car crash which could have ended so badly. I'm glad that Nick was driving the criminal ran out of gas. He had to ditch and run to a new car. Never realizing how fast I can go. Even after arresting him. He was causing us many problems and was being a huge jerk. Telling us off and trying to weight us down. It was hours until we finally got him to confess to his crimes. Making our day stressful and long.

"Yes, that is so true." I say "I'm just glad we got him and he didn't hurt anyone."

"Me too and he's just stubborn. Only caring about himself and not for the damages he caused. Protest are good and fine. Until becomes a riot just like what happened today. He caused thousands in damaged. For no good reason and just because he wanted to make a point." Nick said, "Let's focus on our night."

"Yes, you are speaking the truth." I say "Let's focus on our night."

Looking over at him and give him a smile. Tonight we are having time to ourselves. Aurora is staying over at her friend Terri apartment. Along with Faye. Knowing they are going to have a great night. Just like we are going to have a fun night together. We are over at art museum and looking at wonderful art. I do know stuff and Nick is going to tell me more. I love it when he lets me into the art world. It is a lot of fun and sees it in a new view.

"Let's enjoy our night." I say "It's going to be a lot of fun."

We walk close together and walk around the museum. There are a lot of mammals around and knowing this a popular place to visit just like the Natural History museum. Becoming even more popular after the missing mammal case. After others heard that the master criminal mind was taken down in the museum. Nick and I did apologize for the damaged we cause. They told us it was alright and because of us, Zootopia is back to normal. He tells me about the artist and the artwork. Giving me information that I sort of knew about and new facts as well. I love listening to him explain to me about what he loves. Now he shares with me. He already did that Aurora and they have fun together. Now I feel a part of it as well. It's nice feeling to have.

"I'm glad that mother taught me to do art." Nick said, "Art helped me out and I did that whenever I was upset or hurt. Until you came along and I found someone knew to help me out."

His mother is great and we have become friends with each other. I have seen her art and it's great. Just like Nick is. If most mammals weren't so judgmental more would know about his mother art. He has told me he does more for fun. Other than the times he did it to earn some money. When Finnick was out of action and his early days as a con artist. He looks over at me and gives me his smile. I know he's telling me the truth. I know I made his life for the better.

"Your mother is great. She gave you something you can connect to." I say "Just like music helps me. I'm glad that I help you out and you easily return the favor. That's what friends do and we are there for each other."

"Yes, that's what friends do and glad to have that." Nick said, "Never thought I would have friends like that."

"Everyone deserves friends like that." I say "Now let's have some more fun."

"Sounds great and there's lots more to see." Nick said, "This painting is done by Trisha Walker. She loved to matter waterfalls. That's what she was known for."

Looking over the painting. It's a nice size and has a gold framing around the painting. Having wonderful colors and the waterfall is great. We have some small ones back home but nothing like in her painting. The waterfall looks so real like you can see the water rushing down.

"It's great Nick." I say "She has done a wonderful job."

"It is great and she's a wonderful artist." Nick said, "She went canoeing and kayaking a lot. That's how she discover her love for waterfalls."

"That's a cool story." I say "I have canoeing before with my family. It's a fun thing to do. Maybe someday I can take you."

"That sounds like a good plan." Nick said

I have been canoeing with my family before. It's one of few things they loved to do other than farming. That they tried and let us do it. There's always a summer that we go on a trip to go canoeing. We always had a fun time. I also tried kayaking with a good of friends. It was a lot of fun and would do it again.

"Just look at that rabbit hanging out with that fox."

"How could she do that? She's should hang out with her species and not with the likes of him."

Hearing the two woman whispering about us. I have seen the looks we have got and the whispers as well. Mammals can be so judgmental. Nick can hear them as well. Not letting them get to him. Like he has told me before. I will not let them get to me either. No one going break us apart. I take his paw and hold it. I love him and he loves me. Doesn't matter what others think. We are in love and that's what matters.

Nick and I know that others will always judge us. Thinking that our love is wrong and sick. That a predator and prey can't be together. They are wrong about that. Anyone can find love and doesn't matter. Unless is abusive and controlling. We won't let that bother us or drive us apart. We will show that love conquers all. That love is love.

"We will tell him." I say "We will tell him somehow."

I sigh and a pen falls to the ground. We still haven't told Chief Bogo. Even when it's been hard to keep a secret. We hide it from him and hide our true feelings away when we are working. So far it's still working even when it gets hard sometimes. Since we don't know what he would do. He has told us countless times we should not let personal feelings get in the way. Knowing that will affect our job. That's the main reason that we don't tell him. Knowing that he won't like that we are dating. Believing that our feelings for each other will affect our job. We have seen how he deals with officers who let their personal feelings get in the way. It also has happened to us. Before we started to date and let our own feelings decide what they did on the job. He didn't like that we decided with our heart and not our mind. It's going hard to tell him. Not knowing how badly he will react to it. If it does go down like that. Knowing what could happen if we do and he doesn't like it. He could give us new partners and moved to new stations. We don't want that to happen. We can figure this out and come up with the best plan.

"Of course, and we will help out in anyway." Rosemary said, "That's what friends do."

"Thank you, Rosemary and we like that." I say "Today is going to be great."

"Of course, it will be a great day." Rosemary said, "Last year was the day you became a cop and met Nick."

I can't believe that it has been a year since I became a cop. It doesn't seem that long. In the past year, I have done a lot with Nick by my side. Along with my new good friends and fellow officers. Together we saved Zootopia from Dawn Bellwether who was targeting predators and making them go savage. Because she was treated badly. I was and never went down that path. Or could go down that path. We were once friends and she did help me out. My mistake almost destroyed the city and our friendship. With the help of Gideon Grey, I figured out the truth and went over to Nick. After getting help from Finnick. I told him the truth and apologized to him. He forgave me and we saved the city together. After that, he went to the academy and we became partners. Taking down criminals, saving lives, protecting the city, and making the world a better place. Earning medals as well do our jobs well. I'm glad that I saw him and decide to investigate. I thought he was up to something. Because he was a fox. If didn't my life would be different and I can't imagine a life without him. Knowing he's the same way. We were destiny to meet and become best friends. I know we are each other soulmate.

"Yes, it has been a wonderful year. Time has passed by fast." I say "We have done a lot of good for Zootopia."

"Yes, you two have done a lot of good." Rosemary said, "You two have become two of ZPD best officers. I was never taken by surprise. By what you and Nick can do. Since others saw me as the same way. Let's go and meet our friends."

"You are as well." I say "Let's head over to met our friends."

Rosemary got that as well. Because she's a Ring-tailed lemur and they are not cops either. She has proven what she can do. Just like Nick and I. She has risen to being a great cop. Earning medals and making sure that Zootopia is protected. Making the world a better place. We walk together and walk around the station. There are officers doing their job. Nick and will be heading back to duty soon. We just got off lunch break. Today we are on patrol. Taking whatever comes at us. We head over to this open and Rosemary opens the door. Seeing that there's a smile on her face. Knowing that something going on. The moment she opens the door I know it's good.

"Happy first-year anniversary officer Hopps."

The clap for me moments later and let out a cheer. The room has been decorated with blue and gold. Having my name on the banner and newspaper clips of what I did. Along with the help of Nick. The medals that have earned are listed as well. Blue and gold confetti falls to the ground. Knowing that will be a mess to clean up later. None of that matters right now. Seeing that friends and fellow officers have gathered around. On the table is a navy blue and gold cake. That's in a shape of a badge. Knowing it has my name on it. This puts a huge smile on my face.

"Thank you, guys this is great." I say "I'm happy to serve along with you all."

"At first I didn't like or even want you at my precinct officer Hopps. I was angry at Lionheart for putting you at my precinct. I thought that you won't be a use to me. That you would fail and give up. But I was wrong about that and glad for that." Chief Bogo said, "You have become one of my top officers within a year. If my past self-saw what you have done I wouldn't have believed it. You have proven that anyone can be great a great officer. Doesn't matter species you are. For if you have the heart, skills, hard work, and determination you can become a great officer. You have proven that many times and will prove that once again. Knowing you will keep Zootopia safe and like you say make the world a better place."

"Thank you, Chief Bogo your words means a lot to me." I say "I will always do my duty to make sure Zootopia stays safe and making the world a better place."

"We will have this small party and everyone will return to their duty." Chief Bogo said, "Right now we are going to honor our fellow officer for what she has done."

They let out a cheer for me again and I smile. This is a great feeling knowing they care and they know that I am a great officer. Knowing that Zootopia stays safe and making the world a better place. Of course, I don't do it alone. I have my good friends and fellow officers by my side. I head over to them and Bridget gives me a hug. Nick looks over at me and smiles. Knowing he wants to kiss me so bad right now. We will do that later.

"Thank you, everyone, for being here." I say "Let's have some fun."

"Anything for our first rabbit officer." Francine said, "You have done great for Zootopia."

"You truly have Judy. Just like with Nick." Fangmeyer said, "We are our proud of you."

"We are glad to have you on your side." Officer McHorn said, "I was wrong about you as well."

"Thank you, this means a lot to me," I say

Remembering what he said to me when I was chasing down Duke Weaselton. Telling me I should wait for the real cops. Once he saw how good I was he changed his mind. We have become good friends with each other. Heading over to the table and see that the cake looks great. It does have my name on it and love it. Seeing that Clawhauser is standing by the cake. Ready to cut it up.

"The cake is marble and has buttercream frosting. I know it's your favorite." Clawhauser said, "You have done great Judy and will do even more."

"Yes, it is and ready to dig in." I say "Thank you, Clawhauser, and I know I will. With the help of my partner, good friends, and fellow officers.

Marble cake is one of my favorites. Just like with yellow cake. I always ask for either of those favors when it's my birthday. Taking a quick picture so I can always have a picture of this. Clawhauser begins to cut the cake. Seeing that he has lost weight and cut down on the sweets. He was one of my first friends I made. He has help me out as well. Just like any officer. Cutting the first piece only takes a couple minutes. There is also some blue punch to drink.

"You have done well Judy." Nora said, "Keep on serving well and protecting the city."

"Thank you, and you too," I say

Nora is a friend and great officer. She has done well serving as a cop and protecting the city. She stands by our offer friends. Cecelia walks over to me and gives me a hug. She's also a good friend of ours and is Bridget partner.

"You deserve this and have done great." Cecelia said, "I'm glad to have you our side as well. Knowing you will be serving for many years and making the city stay safe."

"Thank you, and I know I will." I say "Wanting to serve as an officer as long as I can and no matter what happens."

I want to serve for a long as I can and no matter what happens. Making sure that the city stays safe and making the world better each day. No matter what happens or hard it can be. Sometimes our job gets difficult and we have to make hard choices. I have been injured before. To make sure that Zootopia stays safe. That's our duty and I am willing to do it no matter what. That's my duty as an officer and that's what I swore to do. I will honor that until the every end. Grabbing the first piece and a glass of punch. Heading over to the table and sit with my friends. Sitting right next to Nick. His smile says it all. We will have our special moment later. Seeing that there a book and know it holds information of everything I have done in my first year.

"Yes, everyone is speaking the truth. You're a great officer and protect Zootopia well. Making the world a better place each day. She helped me out and changed my views. We almost lost each other forever due to her mistake. But I forgave her and together we save Zootopia. She opened my eyes and I became a cop. I love my job and liking working long with my closest friend. Protecting the city and making the world a better place." Nick said, "So I thank you, Judy Hopps, for helping me out. So I can help others out. To protect Zootopia which is my home."

"Thank you, Nick, and I couldn't have done it without you. You're my closest friend Nick and glad that I have you standing by me." I say "You have changed my views and helped me out. Together we help others. Together we protect our home."

He looks over at me and gives me his smile. I smile right back at him. Moments like this it's hard to hide our feelings for each other. His fingers touch my paws. Getting this great feeling and try to hide it well. Hopefully, soon we don't have to hide our feelings, anymore. Our good friends that know the truth smile at us.

"Someday you will be a great officer like me." Sean said, "I know both of you can do that."

"Thank you, Sean and we will do that." We say

We say that together and in sync. Our good friends smile at us and know what's going on. Feeling my face turn red and hide that. Nick's feeling it as well. Taking a long sip on his punch. I take a bite of my cake and it tastes great. Clawhauser has chosen the perfect cake. Maybe someday we will be a great officer just like officer White is. He has been working for ZPD for a long time. If things work out well. We can do it together.

"Yes, what they said has been true. Our fellow officer and friend have done great for ZPD. Making sure Zootopia stays safe and making the world a better place. She's standing by what she believes in and won't change that. Like all of us, she has made mistakes and learned from them. Because of that, she has become a better mammal and officer. Proving that anyone can become a cop. That anyone can make the world a better place if they follow their heart and work hard." Rosemary said, "Today we honor her for what she has done in her first year as an officer. Wondering what she will do to protect Zootopia in the future and make the world to a better place."

"Thank you, Rosemary, that means so much to me." I say "I have learned a lot in the past year. We all make mistakes. Just like everyone learns from their mistakes. I couldn't do this alone."

Yes, what Rosemary has said is very true. She does know me well and that's why we are good friends. We understand each other. I have learned from my mistakes and have become a better mammal and a greater officer. Knowing mistakes are a lesson to learn. That change you for the better or the worse. My mistakes have changed me for the better. I am glad that I changed and otherwise I would still be the same mammal. My life wouldn't be like this. I love my life and wouldn't change it one bit. My life is perfect even when it can get hard. I couldn't have done it alone. So glad to have great friends and officers by my side. We chat for a few minutes and talk what have done for Zootopia. We past around my book. Which has been done great. Having a good time with fellow officers and good friends. Nick paw is still close to mine. I like the feeling.

This feeling is great. I knew today was going to be great and that's working out for me. Hanging out with my friends and chatting. Normally I don't like to be in the spotlight. After my terrible first press conference. Today is different and like it. Knowing I am being honored for the duty I have done as an officer. Protecting Zootopia and making the world a better place. Those memories are great to remember. Even when some them are hard to hear about. Not all our cases and calls end well. We do our duty and sometimes bad things happen. We have to learn from them and move on. I have learned from those hard lessons and have become a better officer. Still doing whatever it takes to bring justice. Having cake and punch is good. Seeing them raise their cups and I raise mine as well. Having a smile on my face.

"To officer Judy Hopps. To one of our fellow sister in blue. Who's a great officer and has done great for Zootopia. We can't wait until we see what she does next."

What they said warms my heart and makes me feel so good. Nothing will take this feeling always from me. Knowing I have done great and will do more. We clash our cups together and take a drink. I see Chief Bogo smile and he rarely does. Knowing he likes this moment and is proud of me. We get to talk for a few more minutes. Before Chief Bogo stands from where he is sitting.

"This has been a great time for honoring Judy. For what she has done in her first year as an officer." Chief Bogo said, "We have duties to do and do them well."

"We will do Chief Bogo."

We should get back on duty. Today has been a normal day and making normal arrests. Doing our jobs to keep the city safe. Getting up from the chair throw my plate and cup away. Nick follows closely behind me. We are patrol and will head out right now. Wondering what will happen for the rest of our shift. Looking over at Nick and soon we will have our special moment. We have been waiting for that. Looking down at my phone and see what time it is. Knowing Aurora will stop by soon. She loves stopping by the station. Catching up with her officer friends and checking up on us.

"She's right on time." Nick said, "We have a few minutes to spare."

Aurora walks into the police station. Follow by the Savage family. Who watch over her when we are at work. They are great at what they do. We know she safe with them. They walk over to us and we stop. They know I have been a cop for a year now. We have become good friends with each other.

"Congrats Judy for a great year. You are a great officer." Jack said, "I do remember when my books first came out and remember their anniversaries."

"The law firm I work at did the same thing." Alexis said, "Just like you I put away many bad guys."

"Yes, everyone looks up to you." Faye said, "They think you are super cool. That you protect the city."

"Thanks, you three and hearing that has been great. I know I have been doing great as an officer. I love doing my job. Making sure Zootopia stays safe and I making the world a better place." I say "How are you today Aurora?"

Jack is a great writer and his fans look forward to the anniversaries of his spy books. I love his books and can't wait for his last one. Knowing it's going to be great. We have been waiting for the end and it's coming. It's special days for him. Just like his characters birthdays. Alexis has faced something like me. Others could believe that she became a lawyer. A rabbits or hares don't do that. She proved them all wrong and became a great lawyer. Just like I have proven that I am a great office. Despite being a rabbit. Others do look at me and see me as their hero. I know I am making the world a better place. Along with the help of Nick and friends.

"My day is great and I can tell yours is." Aurora said, "I made you something special. I know you will love it."

"That is good Aurora. Our day has been great." Nick said, "So what do you have?"

Yes, it is good to hear that Aurora having a great day. We care about her and look out for her well-being. Not wanting any harm to come to her. Whenever she has bad days we are there for her. She has a huge smile on her face. Taking framed picture from her bag and paws it to me. Seeing it's a sketch of me dressed in my uniform. She has added color and the medals that I earned. Knowing she put time into this. At a young age, she's got skill. This puts a smile on my face.

"Thank you, Aurora this is great." I say "I will keep this forever."

"You're welcome and I wanted to make something special." Aurora said, "You're a great officer and a hero to many mammals.

"Thank you, Aurora and this is special to me." I say "I do my best every day and do my duty to protect the city. I'm glad that I became a hero to others and won't let them down. You're a hero as well. See you later."

"Yes, Judy's speaking the truth." Nick said, "We will see you later."

"Thanks, and stay safe." Aurora said, "I will see you two later."

Aurora is a hero just like anyone else can be. They just got to take the chance to do it. We have a few hours left of our shift. We will see her back at the safe house. Doing something together and having fun with that. We walk out the station and head over to our patrol car. We switch off who drives and it's my turn today. Getting into the driver's seat and carefully place her sketch in my bag. Nick looks over at me and smiles.

"She did a great job. Kiddo got skills." Nick said, "After our shift let's take some time to ourselves. You know what I am talking about."

"Yes, she does have great skills. Just like you do." I say "I can't wait for that."

I look over at him and smile. Pulling him close and kiss him on the lips. Sure we are near the station and others can see us. Sometimes you got to take a risk. We have done that before. We break apart moments later and see a smile on his face. I do know what he's talking about. That will be our special time together. To remember how our friendship started.

Note, Happy 1st Anniversary Zootopia. I can't believe that it has been a year since Zootopia first came out. I feel in love with it since I saw the first trailer and couldn't wait to see it. Knowing I had to wait until it came out of theaters. It was worth the wait. I love the movie and it's my favorite Disney movie. Which is a saying a lot for me. I love Disney. I love the world and the characters. I felt connected to Judy and Nick. So wanted to make a Two-Shot story on Zootopia first anniversary. Where they cerebrate the day she became a police and they day they first met.