( Hello everyone, This is my first ever story that I hope you all enjoy. I have put a lot of work and time into making this story. Some Chapters will be Longer than others and some might be a little shorter, but all are enjoyable. I will try to Post one to two Chapters a week. Before I say anything else, I want to thank _ZeroFoxGiven_ for the suggestions made to this story. This will be a long Story with many Chapters, as well as many twist and turns. I hope you all enjoy. Please Review.)

Chapter one: The Beginning

Judy awoke to her alarm going off. She felt around on her little table till she found it and shut it off. It was 5:30 in the morning and she felt very tired. For the past few weeks she had been working with Finnick to plan a surprise party for Nick's Birthday in 9 days. He was turning 33, and after learning he hadn't celebrated his birthday for years Judy thought it be nice to throw him a party. They had been partners for just over half a year. After the Nighthowler case Nick attended the ZPD academy, and thanks to Judy passed at the top of his class. She knew before the case was closed Nick was the right partner for her and he had not disappointed her. Despite his sarcasm he always did things by the book and was very professional, at least while on duty. Judy got ready and left her apartment. She arrived at ZPD before Nick as usual.

"Good morning Judy, how are you?"

"I'm good Clawhauser, how are you doing today?"

"I'm great! Hey I ordered that cake for Nick's party just liked you asked."

Judy had put Clawhauser in charge of the cake. She knew that she could trust him with that. A blueberry cake with blueberry frosting and blueberries sprinkled on top.

"Thank you so much Clawhauser!"

"Oh it was no trouble, so who's all coming?"

"Finnick is in charge of the invite list since he's known Nick longer. You and me are in charge of decorating Nick's place while Finnick distracts him."

"That sounds like a good plan Judy."

"Thanks Clawhauser."

"Hey, Carrots!"

Judy turned around to see Nick carrying his usual daily cup of coffee and wearing his Aviator sunglasses.

"Good morning Nick how are you this morning."

"Same crap different day, you know how it is Judy."

"Are you kidding, one of the best things about being a cop is everyday can be different."

Nick pulled down his glasses and gave Judy a wink.

"Haha whatever you say sweetheart."

Judy gave Nick a punch on the arm.

"Dumb fox."

"Sly Bunny, hey I'll meet you at the bullpen. Gotta get a refill quick."

"Ok see you there."

Judy walked to the bullpen where Chief Bogo gave his daily briefing. As she did, Nick watched her walk away.

"Gosh Nick if didn't know better I say you were flirting with Judy."

"Your a funny guy Claws, it's just me giving Judy a hard time. Oh uh, you got a donut in your neck again buddy."

"Huh? Oh gosh. Thanks Nick."

Nick began to walk to the coffee machine.

"No problem big fella."

As Nick refilled his coffee he couldn't help but think about Clawhauser's statement. Sure he flirted with Judy a lot, but it was all in good fun. He thought to himself, I'm mean come on it's not like I'm really attracted to Judy with her long luscious ears, beautiful grey fur, amazing eyes, wonderful body.

"DAMMIT!" Nick shouted.

Nick's mind had been so lost on Judy he hadn't realized his cup was overflowing till the hot coffee burned his paw. He cleaned up what coffee he spilt and walked over to the Bullpen. As usual he sat Next to Judy in the same over sized chair.

"You ready to make the world a better place Nick."

"Your energy never ceases to amaze me Carrots."

"Oh come on, something must make you this excited."

"Just a good time."

"An what is your definition of a good time Nick?"

Suddenly Bogo came threw the door and gave the daily announcements as well as assignments. Judy and Nick received their usual route which included three different districts. Tundra town, Savanna Square, and The Rainforest District. Judy always drove, Nick had a driver's license but preferred to just enjoy the ride.

"So how's that apartment working out for you Nick."

"Good, better then living in a van with a blanket hog."

Since Joining the force Nick had earned enough money, add with a little savings from his hustling days, to buy a car and rent a apartment.

"How was living with Finnick anyway."

"Ok, but it's nice to have a place to call my own."

"This is dispatch to Wilde and Hopps we got a code 357 in Tundra Town, 2287 North Berg street."

"This is Wilde we are on our way."

Judy turned on the lights and got there as fast as she could. When they arrived they saw a wolf and female badger wrestling over a purse.

"Freeze!"

Nick shouted as he ran at the two. When the wolf saw Nick and Judy he shoved the badger to the ground and ran. Nick and Judy gave chase, because of his claws Nick was able to run faster than Judy without worrying about falling on the slippery street. After a few blocks Nick was right behind the wolf and Judy was a block or so behind them. The wolf turned into an alley that was a dead end.

"You know, with all this snow and ice I'd assume you'd know what Freeze means."

Nick cracked the joke as he approached the wolf with handcuffs in hand. The wolf smirked at Nick and rose his hands as he got on his knees. Thinking the wolf was giving up Nick placed the first cuff on the wolf's wrist. That's when he attacked. Using his free paw the wolf punched Nick in the jaw. Nick fell to the ground, but rose to his feet quickly. The wolf pulled out a small knife and ran at Nick. Nick reacted as fast as he could and grabbed the wolf's wrist. Him and the wolf wrestled over the knife and Nick feared he would be killed. The wolf tried swing the knife violently as he tried to stab the knife into Nick's neck. Nick knew if he released his grip on the hand holding the knife he would be killed. Judy finally caught up and without slowing down jumped and using both feet kicked the wolf in the head. The wolf fell to the ground dropping the knife, he tried to get up but Nick and Judy were on top of him to quick. They finished cuffing him and read him his writes.

"Thanks Carrots, you saved my neck back there."

"No problem Nick."

Nick waited with the wolf while Judy pulled their vehicle around. Nick began to place the wolf in the back seat of the car while Judy retrieved the knife for evidence. As she did she realized something, the knife had blood on it.

"Hey Nick are you.."

She stopped and stared at her partner's left side as blood dripped from just below his armpit. Nick closed the back door to the car and turned to face Judy.

"Am I what Carrots?"

"Nick you're bleeding!"

Judy pointed to where Nick had been cut.

"I'm what!?"

Nick lifted his left arm and felt the cut with his right hand. As he looked at his hand he saw blood.

"Well shit." Nick scowled

( I hope you enjoyed the First Chapter of this Story. In the second we learn more of nicks wound and his feelings toward Judy. Please review, Thank you.)