Destiny of Merida Bogo Chapter 3
Upon reaching Zootopia the duo immediately made a beeline for the apartment they were to be sharing together as roommates. They'd already started searching before graduation from the academy so they were properly prepared when it came to living accommodations. To be honest they were lucky as it was to find a two-bedroom apartment at such a good available price in this type of city.
Sure it wasn't exactly perfect compared to what they'd originally been wanting, but it was doable.
As soon as they got to the apartment building the landlady, an armadillo, Mrs., Dharma Armadillo showed them to their rooms.
"Welcome to the Grand Pangolin Arms," she said, opening the front door. "Luxury apartments with charm." The so-called "charm" and "luxury" the landlady mentioned was a two bedrooms connected to a singly main room that had a small kitchen and sitting area. "Complementary delousing once a month. Don't lose your keys." She then gave both of them separate keys.
"Thank you," said Merida.
At that moment the residents of the neighboring apartment walked by carrying their groceries.
"Oh, hi! I'm Judy and this is Merida. We're your new neighbors," greeted Judy.
"Yeah? Well we're loud," said Buckly Oryx-Antlerson, a greater kudu.
His brother, a gemsbok, Pronk Oryx Antlerson said "Don't expect us to apologize for it."
Without another word they slammed the door behind them. Yup they were definitely related.
"Talk about your first impressions," joked Merida.
Taking their bags Merida and Judy stepped inside drinking in their new surroundings together.
"Greasy walls," drawled Judy.
"…Rickety bed," said Merida, peering into her bedroom.
"Hey, shut up!"
"You shut up!"
"You shut up!"
"Will you shut up!"
The wall shook on Judy's side of the apartment from the sheer volume level of the neighbors fighting with each other.
"Crazy neighbors…," said Judy, I love it!" She then jumped onto her bed laughing completely ignoring the ramblings next door.
Chuckling Merida went into her room to get settled in. Unlike Judy, who loved the décor, Merida wasn't so enthusiastic, but she shoved it aside thinking they'll just find something more agreeable to her tastes later on.
Sitting on her bed she dug into her bag Merida took out what was one of her most prized possessions. It was a photo taken of her mother before her death when she'd been pregnant. It was one of the few things she carried that was representing her at present.
Placing the frame on her nightstand Merida kissed the tips of her fingers touching them to her mothers face, saying "I swear I'll make you proud, Mom."
In the morning Merida's alarm clock blared waking her up right on time at 5:30 AM. After getting ready she went into the kitchen only to find Judy already there awaiting for her.
"Judy how long have you been up," asked Merida.
Grinning, Judy said "A little over an hour. I couldn't really sleep last night. I was too excited to rest."
Smiling sadly, Merida cautioned "I know you've been waiting for this a long time, but please at least try to take it slow today. Also, don't expect too much when we get there. The reception we get might not be what you've dreamed about."
While Judy wasn't fully aware of the details involving her friends past she was at least clearly informed about Merida and her father not exactly being on the best of terms. This was going to be a rough day for her no matter how confident or cheerful either of them was starting off with.
Rubbing a paw up and down Merida's arms comfortingly, Judy said "Hey, its going to be all right. You're his daughter he's bound to be happy to see you no matter the circumstances."
Chuckling, shaking her head, Merida said "Somehow I doubt that. Come on, we don't want to be late."