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Nick and Judy both were really worried, Judy had thought this was a good plan at first but awaiting for Willow to arrive was proving to be a stress builder. "Just, promise to be safe out there?" Judy pleaded Nick.
"Don't worry about me, Carrots. I'll be fine." Nick replied, offering her a smile.
"I know, this guys just really dangerous, and you've never gone alone before, so I don't know how this will play out." Judy said.
"If all goes well, it'll play out as we planned." Nick replied.
"I hope…" Judy mumbled just as a van pulled up into the forest. "Was that him?" Judy asked, Nick nodded and got out.
"Remember, I'll be slowly getting closer, waiting to ambush him when needed." Judy said. Nick nodded and escaped into the forest. Judy sat in silence for the longest time before Nick's voice came through her ear chip.
"I'm approaching the treehouse Carrots, move out." He said. Judy took a deep breath and got out, ready for anything as she walked slowly into the forest.
Nick approached the old treehouse swiftly, after telling Judy he ran over and climbed up the ladder, where a red fox was waiting for him.
"Long time, Nick." He said, not turning around from looking out the window.
"Indeed." Nick agreed, and he finally turned around. "Nice to see you again Willow." Nick said.
"Yes, and I wonder why, after all these years, have you decided to randomly want to come into the picture." Willow replied.
"You're the one who invited me. Plus, I'm sick of the other animal species treating foxes like they're sly and untrustworthy. I want payback." Nick said.
Willow smiled, "My little brother has finally come to his senses, I'm so proud of you." He said evilly.
"So, how does this work, how do I gain your trust or whatever to join you?" Nick asked.
"Simple; take the girl you love most, and do what I do. Show me you love the feeling when the poor helpless animal is screaming in pain and for mercy." Willow grinned, making Nick want to puke. "Now, think of the girl." Willow said, "Then tell me about her, so I know you're not faking it." He added.
Nick decided to think about Judy, but wouldn't under any circumstance give out her name. "Well, she's a bunny, gray with purple eyes that shine brighter than stars. Her smile makes you feel like you just went to heaven and back, and her laugh sounds like you just heard an angel. She's the only person who actually accepted me, and made me feel like foxes matter too…" He said.
"Ah, it sounds like you love her. A cross-species romance, interesting. It won't be hard to get what you want from her then. Tell me, what is her name? This, bunny?" Willow asked.
"Why don't I have her tell you when I bring her here?" Nick said quickly.
"Sly fox." He heard Judy whisper in his ear, making him have to hide a smirk.
"Fine, how about I guess? Could it be… Officer Judy Hopps, Officer Nick Wilde?" Willow asked, making Nick freeze.
"Oh no. Nick, get out of there." Judy said.
Nick was about to stand up and taze him, but Willow was quick and knocked him to the ground. "Nick, I thought I could trust you. Why are you, my brother, trying to turn me in? We're flesh and blood, and I thought you understood how it felt to be mocked because of your species." Willow sighed.
"I don't, because I'm not treated like that. I am respected because I made the right choices." Nick replied.
"Yeah, sure." Willow scuffed. "Oh, and don't waste your time with your bunny friend, she only sees you as a sly fox, they all d-" Willow suddenly stopped talking and fell down as a sleeping dart was shot in his neck.
"Yes! I got him!" Judy shouted, hurting Nick's ear.
"OWW! Carrots!" Nick exclaimed, taking the earpiece out and looking out the window, seeing her in a tree.
She laughed, "Woops!" She said. Nick playfully glared at her and dragged Willow out of the treehouse. He got down and they high fived, "That's one criminal back behind bars!" She said.
"Yep, never thought I'd see him again, to be honest." Nick replied, staring at his brother. "I can't believe how such a good man could turn into one of the worst criminals in Zootopia…" He mumbled.
Judy looked at him with sorrow, before walking up and putting her hand on his shoulder. "Nick… Those things you said, I, uh, thank you." She said, a small blush on her cheeks.
Nick blushed too, "Who said they were for you?" He asked playfully. Judy rolled her eyes and punched him in the shoulder.
"Dumb fox." She mumbled with a laugh.
"Dumb bunny." Nick replied with a smirk. "C'mon, let's call for backup to get him to the station." He said.
Judy nodded and after they called for backup they just sat and waited, chit-chatting while they did. "So, what was Willow like? Before all of this." Judy asked Nick.
"Well, believe it or not Carrots, he had the same dream you did. To become a cop, and make the world a better place. He worked so hard to get there, and I was so proud whenever he called me little brother, I was proud to be in his family. And one day, the day came for him to be badged, his life goal was to be completed. But, instead, he was embarrassed in front of everybody. In their exact words, everyone said, 'Do you expect anyone to give a FOX that much of respect?! No one trusts you, they'll just throw you out! Your worthless, and might as well just quit before you become the fool you are!'" Nick explained, imitating the voice.
"He was so upset, he told everyone upfront that if they wanted him to be a sly fox, that's what he would be. He grabbed one of the women, and the next day, she was found dead, with a note that explained exactly what had happened…" Nick ended the story and took a deep breath.
"Nick…" Judy said sympathetically, placing a hand on his arm. "Things are different now, we all trust you, and if he wasn't so… Well, you know, we'd openly allow him into the force with open arms." She told him.
Their moment ended when the backup arrived, pulling Willow into a police car and talking with them both. Soon Willow was back behind bars, and Nick and Judy high-fived once again.
"Congrats, Officer Wilde and Officer Hopps, I thought it'd take longer than a day and a half." Chief Bogo said, nodding to them before leaving in his own car. Soon it was just them again so they decided to call it a night and head home. They actually lived right next door, since Judy's old neighbors moved out, Nick was able to move in there with a little help from Judy.
They pulled up to their apartment complex and climbed out and up the stairs to their rooms. "I'll see you tomorrow Nick." Judy said cheerfully before waving and opening the door to walk inside, but before she could walk in, Nick grabbed her hand. Judy stopped and stared at him for a bit, before he met her gaze.
Nick took a deep breath. "I just, uh, wanted to say, everything I said, it was about you…" Nick said, blushing lightly. Judy blushed too.
"I already knew that, I haven't seen you hang around any other gray bunnies with purple eyes." She said with a smile. She stood on her tip-toes and kissed his cheek before slipping her hand out of his and walking into her room. Nick walked into his too, and they both flopped down on their bed.
Their thoughts matched eachother, and was the only thing they could think.
Best. Night. Ever.
CUUTE! *Ahem* Sorry, had to get that one off my chest. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed, review if you did! Bye!