A/N: Decided to continue this cause chapter 1 got bad reviews. Also, rewrote some of chapter 1.

Chapter 2: Pursuing Legends

Judy obsesses over the legend of the many tailed fox. Jack tries to support her in every way. It has been a year since Nick's supposed death and the spread of the legend. Judy has never found Nick even though she tried to extensively.

Judy and Jack are now married after one of the days Jack proposed her to attempt to cheer her up. Judy accepted. They have moved in together and are now both officially working as part of the ZPD. Jack has learned from his mistakes of being involved in government conspiracies. He resolves to simply try to become better for the future.

Their house doesn't contain much. Nearly, nothing but the bare necessities. Judy and Jack are setting at a table talking.

Jack says, "Dear, maybe it's time to move forwards. You know how much I care about you… you must realize he won't be found." Jack pleads with Judy hoping to make her see reason.

Judy replies, "I chose you instead of him. Isn't that enough? You want me to give up on him too? I killed him to save you."

That accusation was true and because of Jack's past involvement in Nick's current state. He lets her try to find Nick. He finally replies, "That's not it at all dear. We simply can't afford to keep doing this. Every opportunity, every dollar, every cent that we're able to obtain, we spend it on trying to find Nick. We can't afford to anymore." Judy hasn't really kept up with her finances. Jack has kept the state of them hidden from her. He feels too much guilt in denying Judy's pursuit of Nick. Her latest attempt would cost too much for them. "We simply can't buy all these tools to try to find Nick. All we have are legends and rumors. No one has seen him. If we buy all this, we won't be able to live in this house anymore."

"We don't have to live in this house. We can move into an apartment."

"But then we would barely be able to feed ourselves and we still likely won't find Nick. That's no way to live."

"Nick has been through far worse… we'll manage. We can afford it, can't we?" A bit of doubt appears in Judy's voice. Judy gazes into Jack's blue eyes and waits for his response.

"Yes, we can." Upon Jack's approval. Judy's ears shoot up in happiness. It's time for yet another attempt. Another pursuit of the legend. Jack has failed to keep Judy in check. Jack regretfully orders the expensive surveillance equipment and next weekend they're off on another wild chase.

The next day at work, there's an influx of new recruits at the ZPD. Bogo doles out assignments for them all. Bogo gives Jack and Judy parking duty again. Judy doesn't mind because it gives her money to pursue her passion. Jack drives since Judy became incapable of driving as time went on. Jack's the only reason she even has this job still. She's only employed because of Jack's connections even though he's no longer involved with deep government conspiracies or spying in foreign countries.

They return to the ZPD to pick up more tickets. Judy goes to the bathroom. While Judy is away from Jack, Jack catches the eye of a white vixen. The vixen says, "Hello, I've heard about your… money problems. Maybe, I can solve them?"

"Who are you?"

"Azure Skies, newly graduated from the academy."

Jack notices how much Azure looks like Skye Frost someone he once mated with. He sacrificed her in the pursuit of creating a mythical creature. "How can you help?"

"I want a date with you. I will pay you a million just for the opportunity."

Against his better judgement. A calling to what he did before. He decides to use this opportunity. Certainly, one date wouldn't hurt too much. "Fine, one date." This crazed vixen will give him money and that will pay off their debts and allow Judy to pursue the legend fully.

It is the right thing to do. It's what Jack tells himself when he keeps it a secret from Judy. That vixen is just someone to use and discard like he always did. A thing he's willing to do once more in order to secure them a better future.

Judy returns and they resume parking duty. Judy notices the stares of hatred from everyone as she gives out tickets. She has learned to deal with them by ignoring them. This is only a job, one that gives her means to pursue her true passion.

They are off duty again. Judy doesn't socialize with anyone on the force. She tried to socialize with others at first but the obsession of finding Nick slowly took over everything. Judy spends her time watching an extensive spy network featuring feeds from remote locations. She pours all their money into this apparatus. She started placing cameras at every location that the many tailed fox has been sighted. Inconspicuous cameras do not come cheap.

She spends all her spare time looking at the cameras and the feeds hoping to catch a sight of the mysterious fox. The times she isn't looking at the feeds, she's out setting up more cameras for this apparatus or working.

Jack Savage receives a text from Azure Skies. She says that the date will be this weekend. This conflicts with his plans to go and set up even more cameras for Judy's plan. He thinks he can make it work. A million dollars and Judy might finally have some closure. Jack Savage feels like he owes her that much at least.

Judy and Jack sleep together in one bed. They have been for the last few months. Judy even cries out Nick's name in her sleep at on some days. Jack pretends not to hear, it's just what he deserves.

The next three days pass without incident. Every day was parking duty for them when they were officers. They stopped trying to enforce the law aside from giving out parking tickets. Every time they tried, their very presence made every situation worse in one form or another. Animals would gladly assault them at the slightest provocation or commit a crime in their direct presence. They have to call for back up for even the most minute tasks that a single officer can handle.

Judy goes through the motions of working everyday with Jack by her side. The minute they are off work, she's obsessively looking into the surveillance apparatus they set up, always hoping to catch a glimpse of the many tailed fox.

The next day after work, Judy exclaims, "it's here!" What was delivered to them were even more inconspicuous cameras. "You actually bought it, I love you Jack! Thank you!" Judy is genuinely happy that she might finally find Nick with the help of this equipment.

Jack replies, "Of course, I did. I just want to make you happy." That isn't far from the truth. Jack does want to genuinely make Judy happy. He wants to atone for everything he did in the past. He still hasn't told her of his plans for tomorrow. Normally, he drives Judy away to a remote location and they set up a few cameras then come back. Jack has a date with Azure tomorrow and he hasn't dropped a hint that it will happen. "Maybe, you'll finally find Nick this time." Jack knows it's costing them a lot, but he can't deny her this. It is what she wants and he feels extremely grateful for the chance the fox gave him.

Jack decides the best course of action is to keep Judy oblivious to his plans. She does wander off whenever they go off to set up cameras. Maybe, she won't notice him being gone. It's a gamble but he thinks It's the best way. With a million dollars, they can cover a lot more than what they have now.

Tomorrow comes, Judy is extremely excited. More cameras, more chances to find Nick! Jack agreed to buy even more cameras! Judy dresses in green shirts and brown pants. It's what Nick used to wear. Jack wears a yellow shirt depicting flowers and white pants. He did research on Azure and that's what she likes. Judy doesn't really care what Jack wears at all. Jack packs the surveillance equipment in their car. He drives her to Sahara Square this time, out in the desert. The sightings of the many tailed fox weren't confined to the rainforest anymore.

These cameras are able to be used within Sahara square. It'll be the first time they were able to cover some of that area. Jack gives Judy the equipment, she sets off to find places to set them up. She's now out of sight. He decides now is the best time to drive off. Hopefully, Judy can forgive him. He agreed to date Azure and it's all because of her. They need more money to find Nick and he hopes they can.

Jack drives to the Desert Resort where Azure is waiting. Jack says, "Hello."

Azure says, "You came! I'm such a big fan of yours!" Her voice is filled with excitement as she greets Jack.

All of Azure's suggestions reminds him of Skye. He sacrificed her in an effort to create a mythical fox. The same fox which spared him when it could have killed him. He has to seduce Azure for money. He goes wherever Azure goes and hopes Azure will keep her end of the bargain.

It's been over six hours with Azure. Judy would be looking for him by now. He went with Azure to restaurants, tourist sites, movies and even window shopping. Azure still didn't count this date as finished. It would be in bad form for him to suddenly ask for money thus he keeps entertaining her.

Azure insists that he stay at her house for one day. He accepts. It's what's needed for the money and Judy should be fine for just one day. He plans to apologize to Judy tomorrow. This is all for her.

Judy sets up the cameras around in the desert. It's been about 4 hours now and she's finally done. She never noticed Jack's disappearance. She calls out, "Jack! Where are you?" Nothing responds to her calls. She's lost and alone. She doesn't have any way to get back. No cellphone, no way to call for help. It was there after a few hours of wandering the desert that she finally saw the many tailed fox. She says, "Nick is that you?" The fox was just as glorious has she remembered it. That gorgeous red fur, six magnificent tails, two which are red, white, and black.

What greets her was not Nick's voice but a female one. "Poor little bunny, lost alone. Discarded. Even now you cry out his name." A male voice says, "You should die right here and now. It's what you deserve." Judy feels fear, she finally found what she was searching for but this was not the reaction she expected. She finally hears Nick's voice, "Did you think even try to learn his secrets?" The fox has three distinctive voices and only one of them is Nick's.

Judy defends Jack, "He has been supporting me every single day. I have been trying to find you ever since that day, ever since I heard the legends. Everyone lost faith except for me. Come back with me Nick. Please."

The female voice laughs. "If it wasn't for our presence. I'm pretty sure you would be dead today." The male voice takes over. "She still likes him even after all he did to her. I can't believe it." Nick's voice takes over. "You should have stayed away Carrots. You had everything, your life was perfect. The life you chose."

"What happened to you Nick?"

Nick responds, "That's a secret I won't tell. If you really care, you will get the truth from him. Jack Savage knows and you still haven't learned." The female voice says, "Jack Savage is perfect, not flawed like you." A male voice takes over, "A perfection I never achieved."

"What do you want, Nick?"

Nick comments, "I want you to learn the truth." A female voice takes over. "I want to have Jack Savage to myself." The male voice takes over. "I want you to realize who I am. Realize what your past deeds have done even before you started pursuing us."

"Why don't you tell me the truth?"

Nick says, "I want the bunny I knew. Not this one barely clinging to life." The female voice comments, "You don't deserve to know the truth from us. You must find it yourself." The male voice remarks, "You wouldn't believe the truth even if you were told."

"What are you going to do?"

Nick brutally remarks, "You would die without our interference." The female voice says, "Bring you to safety. Then it's your job to uncover the truth." The male voice continues, "It is not your time yet. Do not pursue us incessantly again."

"You're just going to leave me?"

Nick says, "Correct. I don't want you to die but as you are right now. I don't want you." The female voice continues, "You have much to learn. Have you even cared about what's happening to the city?" The male voice finishes, "One, which she sought to protect, one which you inspired him to protect."

"How will I find you again?"

Nick says, "Surrender yourself to the elements like this once again." The female voice continues, "Learn the secrets before you do." The male voice concludes, "Do it after you think, you are worthy of us. Try at the wrong time we will let you die. You will not see us again otherwise. You want us more than we want you." Nick takes over, "Now, let's bring you to the rainforest. You can find your own way home. This is goodbye."

The fox wraps her in his tails. In a flash, they were at the rainforest. The fox sets her down on the ground and literally vanishes from sight. Judy has met Nick again and Nick rejected her.

Judy returns home. She finds the fox still hasn't been caught on camera. Jack Savage is still missing from home. Judy resolves to learn the secrets Jack Savage has.

A/N: No clue when/if I'm going to continue this.