Chapter 2

Nick POV

TheHunter94, thank you for following and adding my story to your favorites. For following and favorited me. tweiler18, thank you for following and adding my story to your favorites. MetalFox2013, thank you for adding my story to your favorites. Danza19, for following my story and adding to your favorites. 64247643, thank you for following my story. johhny1986, for following my story. AnimeFan51, thank you for following my story. Readerfever, for following and adding my story to your favorites.

Christmas has always been a favorite holiday. Liking the idea of the holiday and getting to spend time with my mom. It changed a lot after father left us. There was six Christmas that we had with him. Before he left one night and didn't come back. Christmas was different since we had little money. Yet I loved them. Not caring about the presents. Just spending time with my mom and family members. That what Christmas truly means and not the presents. Remembering when the richer kids stated what presents they got. Trying to put down the poorer kids who got less. I could easily tell the brats and selfish ones. Who only care about the presents they get. While others didn't care about the gifts and knew what Christmas means.

Looking over at Carrots. Knowing she's full of Christmas spirit. Because it's her favorite holiday. She told me that and I can see it. Her spirit is year round but we can see more a week before Thanksgiving and over to the new year. Which is nice to see and like seeing her so happy. That makes me smile and happy. We have become close friends since we met almost a year ago. My life changed for the better. I was just a con artist and would still be one. If it wasn't for her walking into my life. Hustling me into helping her find a missing otter. Leading us to an adventure to becoming friends and saving Zootopia from savage predators. The mastermind a bad sheep. Now we are protecting Zootopia together. Making the world a better place. Being a cop is great. Helping mammals is much better than conning them out of their money.

"These mammals can make really neat stuff out of ice and snow." Aurora said, "Sure I am great at art but I could never do something like that."

Carrots and Kiddo are walking with each other. I am tagging behind them. Watching them chat with each other. Seeing them makes me smile. Another great thing about being a cop we get to watch over her. Aurora is a friendly colorful good kid and we are getting along with each other well. Am glad that we are the cops to watch over her. It has been going well for us. We get to spend the holidays together which is a first for us. Kiddo is right about it. We are back at Tundratown so we can see the Winter Festival. Happening in the month of December, January, and February. Mammals gather around to see what has been made out of ice and snow. Which is always nice to see. Mammals do have talent and could never do what they could. Making a masterpiece out of ice. I can make a masterpiece out of paper.

"I can't wait to see them." Judy said, "I have read about this and now will see it before my eyes."

The Winter Festival is popular in Tundratown and Zootopia. Mammals come to see it and the artist makes sure it is worth it. Which it always is. Like the Carrot Days in Bunnyburrow. Which she has told me about. Mother and I saw it every year when I was going up. We still do it together and finding the time to do it. This year I will go with them and have fun. She likes Judy a lot and glad we are friends with each other. She also likes Kiddo as well. This year she's going alone so I can spend nice time with them.

"Well, you are going to love it." I say "They are a wonderful sight to see."

Heading over to join them. There are a lot of mammals around. We will at each ice masterpiece. Seeing what the sculptor has done. December has a Christmas theme and the masterpieces will be something like that. Walking over to the first one which is a life-size Christmas tree. You can see the ornaments on the tree. The ice sculptor has done a great job. We walk around some more looking at each ice sculpture. Each sculptor has a talent and they put their heart into their work. We do our job. Like Kiddo and I do with our artwork. Stopping by a large Santa Paws sculpture. Looking at him I remember my childhood.

Taking a blanket from my bed. Tonight I will be sleeping in the living room. Since it's Christmas Eve that means Santa Paws is coming. I saw one of his helpers and told him what I wanted for Christmas. Also gave him a letter and been a good boy this year. So I am on the nice list for sure. Mother and dad are in the kitchen. Having some time to themselves having what they told me adult drinks. Something I am not allowed to have until I become a mature adult. One I will get into trouble and the other I will get sick. So I will listen to my parents. They had a busy night and want a break.

"I am getting milk and cookies for Santa Paws." I say "Also going to sleep in the living room."

"That's great sweetie." Mrs. Wilde said, "Santa Paws is going to love the cookies that you made him."

"That he is," John said

Heading over to the fridge. We have a special plate and plate for Santa Paws. Which has been with my family for years. Pouring some milk into the glass. Something healthy to help him out. The cookies are a nice treat. He works all night long so everyone can have a nice Christmas. I made the cookies myself. Of course, mom and dad did the baking part. Making sure I don't burn myself or the apartment. I made them into Christmas shapes. Knowing he will love them. Deciding to give him four cookies. Heading to the living room and place it on the table.

"I can't wait to see my gift from him." I say "It's going to be great!"

This year for Christmas I want a new bike. Seeing a cool one that I want. So we can go for bike rides. Which we like to do as a family. I asked Santa for it and know it will come. I can't wait to see it in front of the tree. Which we nicely decorated and has presents already. Just waiting for one from Santa. I sit on the couch and wrapped my blanket around me. I will stay up and finally see Santa Paws in front of my own eyes. I can't wait for that.

Something catches my ears and I look over at the clock. Seeing that it's past midnight. I must have fallen asleep. I hope I didn't miss him. Looking over where the tree is. Seeing that my new bike is there. Seeing that puts a smile on my face. Looking over at the table and see Santa Paws eating my cookies right up.

I don't truly believe in him anymore. I grew up and face the truth. Looking at kids and see them smile. Who knows he might exist and only kids can see them. The ones who truly believe in him. I'm sure Judy does for her younger siblings. So they don't stop believing in him. Most mammals believe that he is a polar bear. That arctic animals help him make the toys. Looking over at Kiddo she believes in him.

"Kiddo, did you write your letter to Santa yet?" I ask "You still have time to give it to him."

"I just finished this morning." Aurora said, "Going to drop it off in the mail."

"That is great Aurora." Judy said, "We can drop it off after this."

Both of us used to write to Santa. They do something to those letters. Someone reads them and gives a letter back as Santa. Lighting up the eyes of children. Remembering the letters that I got and still have to this day. Keeping a part of my childhood. She has it in her bag. Having has stuff that she needs. Knowing she has her letter in there. We walk around once again. Looking at some more ice sculptures. There are a lot of good ones this year. My favorite has to be a Christmas village. Someone did a wonderful job on it.

We look at the snow masterpieces. I wouldn't have pictured that you could turn snow into art. That must take a lot of skill, patient and time. There's are a few mammals who do it every year and have talent. Looking at the wonderful patterns in the snow. Knowing I couldn't do this on snow. On paper, I can easily do it. These mammals have talent on snow. Like we have talent on paper. There are different forms of out and each is wonderful to see.

Stopping at what the most well know ice sculptures. Which the nice huge ice castle. Taking a long time to make. Mammals can walk around inside the ice castle. Remembering three years ago when a group of them made the ice castle from Floatzen. When the movie was very popular and they decide to do that. A lot of mammals came that year. The movie is good but overrated now.

"Wow this amazing," Judy said, "I can't believe someone has carved this out of ice."

"It's so great." Aurora said, "Living in a castle must be nice."

"That's the truth," I say "it could be nice."

Looking over at the ice castle it does look wonderful. Different from last years which was good. I like this one a lot. It has this sort of medieval feel. Which I always liked and loved hearing stories about medieval times as a child. My favorite story has to be Robin Hood. A red fox who stole from the rich to give to the poor. I can never get tired of his story. Dad also joked that we could be descendants of Robin Hood. Which is always a nice thought and would be cool if was true. We walk around the castle they did a wonderful job this year.

"Robin Hood would overtake this castle from greedy Prince John." Aurora said, "Isn't that right Nick?"

"Oh, yes he would," I say

Kiddo loves Robin Hood just like me. She loves to do archery and has a serious skill at it. Kiddo has many talents at a young age. Even those it can't be truly proven scientist believe hybrids have many talents. Mostly in the arts and music. I do believe that because I see that in Aurora. She does art, plays the violin and the piano, archery, soccer, and is a runner Of course what truly defines Kiddo is her caring heart. She makes mammals feel better and sees good in them. I loved doing archery in gym class. Having a natural talent for it.

"I can see it as well." Judy said, "After the tour of the castle lets get some hot chocolate and deliver your letter."

"Sounds like a great plan to me." I say "After that we can go ice staking for a bit."

"Then let's go!" Aurora said happily

She can lighten the mood with her cheerful spirit. Who rarely gets upset and keeps her head high. Even she is sad. Knowing she's optimistic like Judy. Something that she has never lost. Even when she goes through hard times. Which proves that she's a strong capable mammal. Who skips ahead off us which makes us smile. We follow right behind her. Finishing up the rest of the castle. Heading over to where the hot chocolate is. There is a short line for it.

"So what were your favorite Carrots?" I ask "Do you like the Winter Festival?"

"It's great and they have real talent." Judy said, "It's so hard to choose a favorite. I really like the snowflakes. What was your favorite Slick and Aurora?"

The snowflakes were nice ones. Each snowflake was different and yet looked wonderful together. That mammal has talent and patient. Knowing it to a long time to get them all right. Mammals liked it a lot and he should be proud of himself. There is a contest for the best one. Base of what we saw he might win this year.

"The Christmas village." I say "What about you Kiddo?"

"The angel," Aurora said, "she was so beautiful and done so wonderful."

Seeing Aurora happy and smile. She believes in angels and that everyone has one. That watch over you and keep you from harm. That you are never alone. Just because you don't see them doesn't mean they are real. Which I love about her. Believing in something great. The type of angel Kiddo would be is a guardian angel. Protecting others from harm and just being there for them. I know that for a fact. Even when she only says kind words. She makes mammals feel great. She has a great talent in that and would make a great therapist. One that truly listens and helps you out.

"You truly are close to an angel." I say "You would be an amazing guardian angel."

"Thank you, Nick it means a lot to me." Aurora said, "That is a perfect fit for me." Carrots look over at me and smiles. She knows what I mean and sees it as well. Walking over to the mammal who's selling the hot chocolate. She's getting a lot good business. Judy tells her that we get three hot chocolates. While Aurora is looking at a mammal sitting alone. Knowing she's coming up with a plan. "Can you make it four?"

"Sure we can," Judy said

Judy pays for the hot chocolate. The women paws them out and Aurora takes two of them. Seeing her walk over to the mammal. Pawing her the extra hot chocolate and some of her money as well. Knowing that she is saying something. Seeing Carrots smile she has great hearing. The mammal's eyes light up when she does her good deed.

"Yep, she's a perfect angel." Judy said happily, "She told her to enjoy her hot chocolate and have a merry Christmas."

"Mammals are wrong about you foxes." she said, "I have seen her for hours and only a few mammals saw her and helped her out."

Mammals do see us untrustworthy and sly. Yet Kiddo and I are proving that we are not. Aurora has a good eye as well. She knew that mammal needed cheering up. So she did that and made her day. We are so proud of her. Knowing she likes to make gifts more than buying them. Making them special. She walks over to us and has a smile. Taking a smile of her sip of her hot chocolate.

"That was nice of you Kiddo," I say

"I know it was. I wanted to make her smile. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, which have the potential to turn a life around." Aurora said, "Let's head off so I can deliver my letter and have fun ice skating."

"Very wise words," Judy said, "let's go about our day."

Aurora does speak wise words at a young age. She gives a lot of wise and nice words to mammals. Knowing she reads a lot of quotes. I believe what she said and now it's true. Walking around the festival. They are about to say the winners. We wait for a few minutes and here what's called out. The mammal who did the snowflakes wins first time artist and second place. While the one I gets favorite of the table ones. Grand prize is the angel and she deserves what she got. Aurora told her it was her favorite and says her angel was perfect. Putting a smile on the women face. She told Kiddo she's a great artist in return. Making her smile as well. Together we walk over to deliver her letter. Only takes a few minutes to get Macy's. So she can give her letter and add another dollar to Make a Wish Foundation. She takes out her letter and sees its very decorated. Like I used to do.

"Let me help you out," I say

"Thank you, Nick."

Lifting her up she is a short and light kid. Knowing she will grow taller as she ages. Might be as tall as me and maybe be even taller. I am short for a red fox. Arctic foxes are smaller than red foxes. Since she's a mix of both. She may be tall, short, or between that. Watching her place her letter in the box and another dollar is added. They are making a lot which means happy children. Now we will go ice staking.

Other mammals skate past me. As I slowly skate on the ice. This is harder than it looks. I have seen others ice skate. How they just glide on the ice as if they walking. Figured I could do it as well. That is not the case. It's not as easy as they seem to show it. Nope, ice staking is hard to master. No wonder the practice a lot.

"You can do this." I say "It's just one foot in front of the other and then you repeat it."

Of course, I have ice skates on and on some ice. That's harder than walking on the ground. It's not fun to slip on the ice and fall to the ground. I have done that too many times to count. Yet I always get up and skate again. Other than falling ice skating is fun. Looking over at Carrots who's not so bad. Watching her skate on the ice. Seeing that she's having fun and smiles. She has a sweet smile which always makes me smile.

"Watch it fox."

Stopping in time before I can hit someone. Taking a few steps back from the white tiger. Remembering the time I almost got hit by a van that Doug was driving. He looks over at me and skates away before I can speak. Some mammals never change. Just like the elk and hare mother at the tree lot. Knowing they were being judgmental to us. So I didn't listen to them. Going by what I believe. Finding it hard to since I became a cop. It's better to tell how I feel and not hide it away. Like I have done before. Carrots have gotten better on that. Things still get to her and you can see it. That's who she is and is more sensitive than me. She gets things and knows how to help out.

"It was an accident," I whisper

He's long gone now and glad for that. Watching Aurora as she dances on the ice. Who has good talent at ice skating. Knowing she just have fun and loves to watch ice skating. She's more natural on the ice. Because she a polar animal and back in the Stone Age they lived in cold climates. Tundratown matches that for them. Where they lived a good life and had great numbers. In history, we learned about the relationships between Red foxes and Arctic foxes. How we invaded their land and tried to take them out. They were smaller than us and we could take care of them. Yet they outnumbered us and knew the lands. There ability to blend in the snow and sort of skate on the ice helped them out. We hated each other and were separated. Now we work together and have set aside the past. Of course, there are a few who won't let go of the past and hate Red foxes because of it.

I don't hate Arctic foxes because of the past. Not understanding why there is still hate. We are all foxes and should stand together. Since most mammals look down at us. Because of what they believe in. Aurora is a great friend of mine. Her parents loved each for who they were. Not caring if they were different fox species. Not caring what others saw of them. They loved each other and only needed that.

"You're doing a wonderful job, Aurora," Judy said

"Thank you, Judy." Aurora said, "I have been ice staking for years. How are you doing Nick?"

"Doing fine," I say

They are skating near each other. I am close to them as well. They look over at me and see them smile. Not the happy kind of smile. They have a sly smile. They have seen me fall on the ground. To make times to count. While they only have finally a few times. Knowing that they are just messing with me and we are having fun. That's what we do to each other and have fun. It's all playful and no one feelings are hurt.

Skating around some more. I have gotten better at it and haven't fallen yet. But nowhere near at the level they are. We have been skating for some time and having fun at it. Knowing we will head back soon had we had a great day. Just like day when we decorated the tree and had lots of fun. Our little paint war was fun. Watching a mammal spin around the ice. Knowing I could never do that on my level of skill. Skating around some more when I feel myself falling. I barely stop myself I as fall to the ground hard. Catching my phone as it almost hits the ground. I don't want it crack.

"The fox has taken a fall."

Not listening to the white tiger. My body is in pain and taking a few moments to recover. Looking down at my phone and to see if it's damaged. It's in good shape and no harm was done. Also, see I got an email. Looking down at it and see that a new shipment of what I want has arrived. That is great news. Carrots skate over to me.

"Are you okay Slick?" Judy asked

"Doing just fine." I say "Just fell on my butt once again."

She holds out her paw and I take it. Carrots is stronger than she looks. Taking mammals by surprise by her strength. She helps me up with no issue. A skater flies by us and knocks us both down. Carrots land on top of me and we look at each other. Losing myself in her beautiful purple eyes.

Working with Judy has been great. We have become close friends. Working with Finnick was good and we are good friends. But this is different for me. I feel different with her and the feelings are different as well. As we get closer with each other. Our friendship is different as well. It really hurt when she said those words and her actions. I missed her those months we didn't talk. Even when I didn't show it to her. I wanted her to prove that she truly changed and cared about me. She did it and we became friends again. Now we are partners taking down crime together. Something I thought I would never do.

"We can do this Slick," Judy said, We are chasing after this armed mammal. Who has been killing mammals and won't go down without a fight. We are making sure he won't harm anyone again. We are getting close to him now. Having our guns ready and ready to take him now. Having him pinned to one spot and there's no escape from him. Watching Judy checks her gun. Seeing that she has a plan. "Alright, I will check ahead. You can for back up."

"No way Judy." I say "I won't let you go alone."

"We have to make sure he can't escape." Judy said, "I don't want any more mammals shot by him."

She does her job well and cares for Zootopia. Making sure others are safe. Even when her life is at risk. Making her a great cop. Who walks without me before I can stop her from doing it. Not liking when she does this. Hating the feeling of what could happen. So I quickly call for backup and tell where we are. Checking my gun as well and it's fine. I do have a good shot.

Moments later I hear gunshots. Which makes my heart jump and feels like it stops. Judy flashes before my eyes. Not liking what I see and what could have happened. I run over to her. Hoping that I am not too late. I head over to the scene in moments. I finally let out my breath. Seeing that shooter is on the ground. He's not dead but injured. Looking over at Judy and see her holding her arm. I run over to her.

"Nick," Judy said

She sees the look on my face and can tell I am not happy. Seeing that he only gazed her. She did her job well and took him down. Just like she should have done. I should have been there for her. It could have ended badly. I give her a hug and hold her close. She's taken by surprise. I hold her close and catch her lovely scent.

"Don't you ever do that again me Judy." I say "I can't bear to lose you, Judy. I care about you."

She turned my life around for good. Finnick and I are good friends but we know what we are and how the world saw us. That's what we became. Judy on the other paw did not. She wanted to become a cop despite being a rabbit. That they don't do that. She didn't give up when it got hard or treated bad she held her head high and made her dream come to. She changed my life and views. I can't lose my closet friend

Judy is my closest friend and I like her a lot. We have gotten closer in the past year. Yet I have no idea what to give her for Christmas. It will our first together as good friends. We are spending Christmas with each other. Trying to come up with something good. But can't decide what to give her. Already have the other presents sort out and have. Just have to pick up Kiddo's. Since they ran of stock last time. I can't see my life without her. If she didn't enter my life it would be the same. I am glad that she came into and became my friend. My cheeks turn red and having this great feeling. Which I felt before and has been growing stronger as the year goes by. Carrots cheeks are red as well.

"Are you two alright?" Aurora asked, "You have been looking at each other for the past two minutes."

Aurora looks over at us. How long has she been watching us? Knowing she has seen the whole thing. Seeing Judy turn even redder. Wondering how red my cheeks are Other mammals look around us. Wondering what just happened.

"Everything is alright." Judy said, "We are great friends."

"Yes, we are great friends," I say

We break apart from each other and get up from the ice. Knowing I will be sore tomorrow after all this falling. Aurora looks over at us and shakes her head. Kiddo thinking about something but won't say it out aloud.

Heading over to get Kiddo's gift. Knowing she will love it. She told us she doesn't truly need gifts. We don't have to go out of our way. Truly a selfless child and more mammals can learn from her. We are not going to let that happen. Kiddo deserves a great Christmas. After what she has been through. Our officer friends are helping us out. Giving her gifts that she will love. Knowing that she has great friends. Wanting to see her face light up on Christmas day.

Heading inside Artist Dream which is a great art shop. Having any art supply that you can dream off. The prices are fair as well and to every customer as well. Taking a shopping cart and know I will need it. Maybe I can figure out Carrots gift now. There so much I can give her yet I always hit a dead end. I should figure it out soon before it's too late.

Walking to over were are easels are. Knowing Kiddo will love one. Because she doesn't have one and could use one. When I found out I decided to get her that. Until they ran out and I had to wait. Having a backup just in case. Now she can paint or sketch easier. Knowing she will use it a lot. So money doesn't matter to me. Choosing a perfect size for her and put it on the cart. It also comes with a free canvas.

"Kiddo going to love this," I say

Only having one present to go. Then my Christmas gift list will be done. This year I got to paw out more gifts. Because I have more friends I want to give gifts to. Which makes me feel happy. That mammals want me as a friend. Not caring if am a fox. Walking once again so I can pay for Aurora gift and head back to the safe house. Walking past some paints and pasting by some mammals. Then it hits me. I know the perfect gift for Judy.

Note, am glad you guys like this story. It makes me happy. I like the art what someone can do out of ice and snow. Frozen I don't believe in Santa Claus anymore. In Zootopia he would be Santa Paws and would be a polar bear. That's what I see. I think Frozen is good but overrated. I love Robin Hood and Disney's movie of him. I can see Nick Wilde as Robin Hood. I love archery as well. Believing in angels as well. I didn't come up with the quote, Leo Buscaglia did. I like that quote a lot. Liking what Macy's does for Christmas. Ice skating is hard and I have done it before and wasn't good. I gave you a taste of WildeHopps and there will be more. You have wait and see what Judy gift is. Until next time.