With effect, Nick finally returned to the palace, only to see a poor Michelle incapacitated on her bedchamber. With this, the red fox makes his move.


After Splero reminded Judy and the other superiors about his decree, Nick was finally allowed to return to the palace. Knowing that Michelle will be all alone in there once he gets there, the red fox took on a fast cab. It was before 4:30 PM when Nick managed to arrive at the stifling palace. Upon entering the doorway, he saw Chimpan.

"Hey, Chimp!"

"Oh. It's you, Wilde. Good thing you arrived here earlier."

"Ain't you heading off already along with Splero at Sahara Square?"

"I know but I waited for your arrival first, Nick. I can't leave Michelle without someone to watch over her."

"Don't worry. She will fine because I'm here now."

"Yeah. Right."

He then took his satchel.

"I'm going off now, Nick. I'll report to Splero that you finally here at the palace."

"Ok. Take care, dude."

Chimpan left the palace. Nick then entered the bedchamber. Inside, Michelle was lying on the soft bed. Despite that she's a typical arctic fox, she looked more paler than ever. Her sad face struck Nick's emotions very hard.

"Michelle?"

The vixen perked up upon hearing his voice.

"Nick? W-What are you doing in here? I-I though you were busy on continuing your reports with Judy at the ZPD."

"I know but Chief Bogo excused me for now since Splero issues a decree for me to look after you until you recover."

"I see."

Michelle giggles.

"How kind of you guys."

"Yeah. By the way, are still feeling uncomfortable?"

"Yes. I feel a bit hot for few days now. My back also ached like crazy. Chimpan already applied some cold compresses on my forehead and some soothing calamine solution but it already wears off by now."

"Let me help you."

Nick approached to the desk and grabbed hold a typical thermometer. He then places it on her muzzle while he pats her paws. After a few seconds, Nick took the thermometer and he was shocked to see that her fever was totaling at 105 degrees.

"Oh my god. Your fever's high, Michelle! Have you taken some medication already?"

"Not yet."

Hurriedly, Nick searched the bedchamber for any medicines that were stored away. Luckily, he found a canteen filled with clean tap water and a few pills of aspirin.

"Here, Michelle. Take these."

Michelle took a dose while Nick comforts her up. To make the atmosphere a bit calm, the red fox switched on the radio and the music of the soothing flutes and zithers filled the air around them.

"I hope the music will help you, Michelle."

Michelle then did something that shocked Nick wide open. She warmly embraces him. Nick continued to gasps as Michelle's hot fur sends shivers to his very spine.

"Nick, please don't leave me here."

"Don't worry, Michelle. I will be here for you."

Nick started to console her while patting her furry back.