By the time the dust cleared, I saw an impossible 20 foot tall wall of snow, completely blocking the road.

"Sapphire!" I heard Martin's voice on the other side.

"Martin!? You okay?!"

"I'm fine! You?!"

"Yeah!" Just then, snow was falling above, and falling fast.

"Martin you need to take Ms. Nevara back to ZPD!"

"What!? No, I'm not leaving you!"

"There's no time...the snow is coming and it'll get too heavy for you to drive through, if you don't go now!"

"What about you!?"

I looked at my state. Clearly I was bruised on my side and it was too dangerous to stay put.

"I'll head to the next town!"

"Are you sure!?"

"Yes, just go! I'll try to find Bella!"

"...Ma'am, we should go." The leopard nodded and went back to her car.

[I didn't see it, but I knew that Martin was worried for me. Even so, I knew he trusted me as I heard two cars drive away.]

I clutched my waist as I walked down the path. It took half an hour for me to see dim lights flickering a mile away. Though having a coat, my body was already getting tense, my breath all misty and my eyelids forcing to keep awake. That's when my pace was slowing down, and my blood running cold.

'Hold on...' I kept telling myself, but it wasn't enough. The next thing I knew, my body swayed onto the snowy surface. The only thing I could remember was a bright light shining behind me as my shadow outgrew me.

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Everything was coming back to focus. My eyes finally opened. I was in a daze, until my vision was clear again. My body though felt heavy and in pain. I could only turn my head, and noticed that I was in a room. I was on a couch, and saw a desk and a fireplace behind it.

'This can't be real...' But trying to get up, I felt the pain on my side, making me slip and fall on the floor.

"Ow...okay...its real," I winced. Just then, footsteps approached me. The next thing I knew two big paws helped me back up on the couch. When I looked up, I realized who it was.

"... Kozlov...?" He gave a small smile.

"I see you're awake," a squeaky voice caught my attention. At the desk to, a small shrew sat in a tiny chair.

"Who are you?"

"I am Mr. Big," he gestured to himself.

"... So you're Mr. Big? I heard a lot about you from Judy and Nick."

"Yes," he nodded his head, "Now then...you must be starving after that long rest."

"Oh no, that's okay, I don't want to take advantage of your hospitality. You've already done so much and—"

GRR~~

I felt the heat creep up to my face as I looked down.

Mr. Big chuckled, waving his hand to one of his henchmen. The polar bear came up and handed me a bowl of soup. I sheepishly smiled at the shrew. Slowly eating the soup, the warmth trickled down my throat.

"If I may ask...What happened to me?"

"Kozlov found you passed out in the snow, about a mile away from my home."

I mustered up enough energy to stand, along with Kozlov's help.

"Thank you for saving me," she smiled at Kozlov and then at Mr. Big, "I hope I wasn't any trouble to you."

"Miss Lovell...it is I who should be thanking you. You risked your life to save my trusted body guard...and also saved my daughter and granddaughter. I am in debt to your kindness."

"To be honest sir," she softly smiled, "I would still risk myself to help others. My parents always believed to help those in need."

"I can see how much you have grown to become like your parents. We had different careers— your parents and I...but we were good friends till the very end," the old shrew smiled, "I was pleased when you found the culprit who did their untimely death."

"Yes, and I...wait! Bella! She was kidnapped—I-I have to find her—!" I was so frantic, the sharp pain in my waist hit me again, prompting me to sit.

"You have badly injured yourself. You can't go any further of risking your wounds."

"I understand...but at least let me contact my partner. He's probably out in the snow looking for me."

"There's no need for that," the shrew looked at one of his henchmen, "send him in."

One of them went to the door and opened it. Within a few seconds, there he was. I was so happy to see that striped face again.

"Martin you're okay!" I wrapped my arms around his neck and hugged him. Martin supported me and tried to be gentle.

"Oh my god, I can't believe it! I thought you..."

"It wasn't easy, but we made it back to Savannah Central. Besides, I couldn't abandon my only partner...that's not happening."

"Oh, geez...you're too stubborn," I sighed with a smile.

"You two are very close," implied Mr. Big, "its the way my daughter looks at her husband."

"O-oh no-no-no...it's just um...we—"

"Uh, no Mr. Big, sir—I mean— she's my partner at work and..."

The henchmen exchanged looks in amusement. Mr. Big chuckled at their embarrassing state. Better yet, why am I blushing so hard?

"So anyway, again—thank you for saving me. I owe you one. Who knows...maybe we can visit another time. I'd like to hear your side of the stories about my parents."

"I would very much like that," the shrew put his paw out, and I shook it.

"Sapphire...Judy and Nick told me who was responsible for this. The leader is Bob Rodenski."

"Rodenski?"

"Yeah. He's a—"

"Just a minute," Mr. Big spoke, "did you say... Bob...Rodenski...?"

"Do you know him?"

"He is one of my business rivals. He is a cheating...back-stabbing con... who owns a cars dealer shop."

[The way Mr. Big described him was that of a grudge.]

"He once stole my money a few months ago, but I could never prove that he did it. That was the last time I ever saw him."

"But what does he want with Bella?"

"The station is saying that its for ransom."

"Ransom money?"

"Ms Nevara is the vice president of a company called Tall Engines. They make and sell the best engines in Downtown, creating huge profits within each month. Rodenski demanded three dozen of those products...if we don't give him what he wants by 7 am, it might put Bella in danger."

"Even if we do, I don't think he'll let Bella go free...I don't think we can trust him."

"The chief said I should come up with a plan with you, but I'm not sure how we should approach this."

"Hmm..." I pondered. Just then, I turned to see Mr. Big, and got an idea.

"That's it!"

"Huh?" Martin raised his eyebrow in confusion. I went to Mr. Big, leaning down with my chin on my arms, laying on the desk.

"Hey, Mr. Big...do you feel like giving Rodenski a taste of his own medicine?" Sapphire kept smiling, as Mr. Big gave an amused smirk.

(3 am)

On the outskirts of Downtown, there was the harbor. There laid the empty shacks and old abandoned warehouses. However one warehouse had the lights on, two black bears guarding outside of the doors. Inside were a group of black bears, each wearing a suit. One bear had a navy suit, and resting upon his paw was a slim rat. He had a white suit, on the left side was a red rose pinned on, and he wore a white fedora. Behind him was Bella tied to a chair, two bears guarding her.

"It's only a matter of time boys," his accent was similar to Mr. Big's, but more rough.

"Yeah right," Bella retorted, "there's no way you're going to get away with this. Unlike you, Sapphire is way smarter than anyone in this room."

"Oh yeah?" Rodenski turned to see her, "we'll see about that." Suddenly, a ruckus was hear outside. The bears pulled out their weapons and aimed for the door. Once the door was wide open, a figure appeared in the shadows. The sound of footsteps came closer and closer to Rodenski, until it stopped right under the light and in front of him.

"Miss Lovell," Bella smiled.

"Are you okay Bella?"

"I'm okay."

"Well well," Rodenski held his paw to the end of this hat, "so you're Officer Lovell...they weren't kidding about you..." The rat told his henchmen to lay down their weapons. He looked at my bandages.

"I see one of my men gave you a good thrashing."

"So you're Rodenski? I thought you were—"

"Taller?" He interrupted.

"No...fatter...since you stuff yourself with the money you rip off from your customers."

"Heh," Rodenski smirked.

"But I believe we have a deal to make out..."

"... Gladly," the rat snapped his fingers. The bears untied Bella, but kept a firm grip on her arms as she stood up.

"First...where's the stuff?"

"I was hoping you would say that...but I think you should ask your friend." I turned to the door.

"And what does that mean?" Rodenski frowned.

"Hello, Bob..."

"!?" Rodenski heard a familiar voice. Out from the shadows, Mr. Big appeared, sitting in the palm of Kozlov's paw. Behind them was his polar bear henchmen. Two were in possession of the cargo.

"Hey hey hey! What gives!?"

"Technically, you didn't say I couldn't bring anyone outside the force."

"And why would someone like him," the rat pointed at Mr. Big, "help a cop like you!?"

"She saved my family," Mr. Big implied, "in fact, she and her parents are like family to me. They have always been kind to me...and now I return the favor."

"Hmph! You were always sentimental...too soft in my opinion..."

"And yet he's still on top and far ahead of you in the business..." I smirked.

"Watch it Lovell," he glared at me, "so you gonna give me what I want, or let this leopard girly pay the price?"

Bella struggled in the bear's strong grip.

"We'll give you the goods—if...you give back what you stole from Mr. Big."

"Hah! Now you're cutting a deal bout' something I don't have?"

"Oh I know you did...about three hundred-thousand dollars from his account was lost because you stole it."

"You have no proof of that!"

"Ooh~ actually, I do. I did some research and found your DNA on the desk of Mr. Big's room. That was the day when you snuck into Mr. Big's house around 9 pm, find the vault, with the help of your henchmen, crack the code and confiscate as much lout as you could carry. When escaping, that's when Mr. Big saw you leave into your car and never sat foot on his property again, afraid that he would hunt you down. However you thought that without proof, he could never lay a paw on you...until today..."

My phone showed pictures of the desk and vault; fur and claw marks were on them, and they weren't the polar bears or Mr. Big's. Rodenski could feel his spine shiver; the fact that he robbed the most feared crime boss in Tundratown, and was now guilty with proof, made him pale.

"I'll give you the engines...but not until you let Bella go..."

The rat frowned, and snapped his fingers. The bears released Bella, and she ran straight to me. Mr. Big then signaled his henchmen, and the polar bears stack each crate in front of Rodneski. The rat ordered his henchman to open it. The bear cracked the lid as he put Rodenski in front of him. He gave a satisfied look.

"Pleasure doing business with you," he said. He signaled his men to give one of the polar bears the suitcase with money. As they finished the trade, the rat kept his amused smirk and snapped his fingers again. The bears pointed their guns at them.

"Sorry, but I can't leave any witnesses. It's just business, you understand..."

"Sure...but you underestimated me," I too snapped my fingers, and in seconds, police officers entered the building.

"Freeze! Put your paws up where I can see them!" The bears did what they said. McHorn had his hands with Rodenski.

"You lying little-!"

"As a sly fox and clever rabbit once said: 'It's called a hustle sweetheart'..." I smirked as Judy and Nick were on the sidelines, doing a fist-pump.

In conclusive, Rodenski was behind bars. Bella was back with her mother, and decided to spend more time with her daughter, whether it was at work or at home. Everything was back to normal like it always is. For now at least]

I put my report it on the desk and left the office. I was on my way to eat lunch, when voices calling out to me.

"Hey Sapphire."

"Hi Caleb," I saw Fangmeyer and his two friends, Grizzoli and Wolford.

"Great job today," Grizzoli smiled.

"Thank you."

"How's your wound? Is it healing?"

"Yes. It feels much better now."

"Aha~ that's our girl! You face danger head on as always," the white wolf ruffled my hair.

"Come on, Fangmeyer," Wolford joked, "don't baby her, even she has weaknesses."

"Yeah...but even I know some of your weaknesses," I scratched Fangmeyer behind his ear and around his neck. I laughed as he tilted his head, his tail wagging happily as he whimpered. Wolford and Grizzoli were stifling their laughter. I let go of him and then turned to the gray one.

"I don't see why you're laughing," I did the same thing to Wolford. Grizzly laughed as hard as he could. The wolves were a complete mess, embarrassed with red blush painted on their cheeks.

"Good boys~...oh, I love this old trick."

[It pays to be a lover of animals.]

"Laugh it up, Grizzoli," the wolves glared at their cackling friend.

"Hey Sapphire," Judy called me, "can you come here for a minute?"

"Okay. See ya guys..." I ran to Judy.

"What's up?"

"Fru Fru wanted me to give you this," Judy gave me a gift bag. I reached in, and then picked up assorted hair products.

"Aww...these are so nice. Tell her I said thanks."

"Actually~" Judy gave an apologetic look. Judy pointed at Nick, who was carrying seven more gift bags on his arms. I had my mouth hang open.

"Wow..."

"Don't worry," Judy said, "it was Mr. Big's idea, so I think you shouldn't argue."

"If you say so..."

"Hey guys," Martin came into the scene.

"Oh, hey Martin." She waved to the tiger. Martin then looked at Nick.

"Woah, Nick," he said in amusement, "did you go and buy Judy late anniversary gifts?"

"Ha, ha~" Nick said dryly. I rolled my eyes and grabbed three bags from Nick.

"Come on you...help me get these to my office." Martin chuckled and carried the rest. Once we were at the door, Martin opened it to let me inside.

"I really feel bad for getting all these gifts from Mr. Big and his daughter."

"Well knowing them, its best if you thank them and leave it at that. Anyway..." he pulled out a case file.

"Just got a new case from the boss," he said, "think you can solve this?"

"We are partners," she smiled, "so I think both of us can give it a shot." Martin smiled back. I sat down behind my desk.

"But right now," she pointed at him, "you're getting us lunch while I look at the file."

"Ahaha...yes ma'am," Martin chuckled, "the usual at Snarlbucks?"

"Make my drink an oolong tea. Thank you~"

"Yeah yeah," Martin smiled as he went to get their order. As he did, Sapphire sat in her office looking at the information.

It seems that working at ZPD was very hectic at times, but I guess when you have people, or to say, mammals... you could trust and call them friends, anything's possible. There's bound to be new challenges ahead for me, but hey, its only been weeks. So let's hope Zootopia's ready. What could go wrong?

SLAM/BOOM!

"WILDE~~!" Chief Bogo's voice echoed.

"Ahaha...scratch that..." I spoke out-loud.