Making Progress
Third Person P.O.V.
After talking to Leon Carver, the reporter, the Cluefinders went ahead and enacted their next move. The turtles were on their way to the hospital while the rest of the team went to the ZPD. When they got there, they informed Chief Bogo about their progress. But his reaction was not what they imagined.
"You went to the press?!"
"Sir, he had information that could help us."
"Our investigations aren't for you to go blabbing about! I appreciate the help, but that kind of decision goes through me first!"
"But sir-"
"No! Not another word! I don't want you involved in this case anymore! Consider yourselves warned, because if i find out you are involved again, i will have you arrested."
"What?!"
"You can't do that!"
"Just try me! This is a matter for the ZPD, not for you young kids! Now leave!"
The group simply did as they were told. Once all of them were out...
"So, got chewed out by Chief Buffalo Butt?"
They turned and saw Nick Wilde leaning against the wall with a smug look on his face.
"You're enjoying it, aren't you?" Danny said, a little ticked
"Yes, i am. 100%. But unlike him, i have a more open mind."
Nick approached them and pulled out a card. It had his number on it with his identification.
"Call me on that number when you're ready. It'll be our little secret." He whispered and walked away.
"Nicholas Wilde, Officer of the ZPD." Danny read and put it in his pocket.
"Why is he trying to help us behind his boss' back?"
"Don't know, but if he's willing listen to listen..."
"Po."
"Come on Tigress, at the very least he's willing to help us."
"You forget what Chief Bogo told us? He doesn't want us anywhere near this case."
"Are you forgetting that Cleo asked us for help? The ZPD hasn't made any progress, and so far all we know is that Mr. M is behind it." Danny argued
"I want to help her, i really do. But Chief Bogo told us-"
"To stay out of this, we heard. But you really think we're gonna stop now?"
"Well-"
Even though the Cluefinders walked outside the building, they stopped and gave Tigress a serious look. She knew just by looking at everyone that they were willing to take that risk. She knew that arguing about this would only go in circles.
"(sighs) Fine, but if we get in trouble and Shifu hears about it, I'm blaming you guys!"
Meanwhile...
"I don't remember who attacked me, I-I suffered memory loss from the attack." She said in a worried tone.
"Do you ever remember meeting anyone named Mr. M?" Donnie asked
"No, i don't even know who he is."
"Are you sure? We need to know who he is."
"Raph, take it easy on her." Dannie spoke.
"Hold on, who is this Mr. M you guys are talking about?" Cleo asked. Leo waved his hand to his brothers saying 'no, don't tell her'. If she knew who her friend was dealing with, she'd panic.
"We think he might have been the last person to see her before she was attacked." Donnie said to dodge any further questions.
"Are you sure?"
"We don't know for certain."
Dannie got a text message on his T-phone and he motioned to the door.
"Hey guys, why don't we give Cleo some rest and talk to her later on?" Leo said.
"What?"
Leo simply gave Raph a stern look and Raph clenched his teeth in anger. The turtles then left and when they were out the hospital building...
"What are we leaving for? We got nothing out of her. She could be hiding something for all we know."
"Yeah, well don't forget what the reporter told us about Mr. M. He's a crime boss, and i wouldn't be surprised if she did know and didn't want to saying about it." Donnie argued
"What did you pulls out for Leo?" Mikey complained
"Dannie."
Dannie pulled out his T-phone and showed them the text message.
"Meet us at the center at 4 o'clock. Got something to discuss."
"It's from Po. Apparently, he says it's urgent."
So the turtles met up with their friends and they showed them Nick Wilde's card.
"Nick Wilde, the fox?"
"Yeah. When we came out of the chief's office, he had this smug look on his face." Crane said
"Hmph, we saw it when we saw him and his partner back the crime scene." Raph uttered.
"So he gave it to you in secret and told you to call him?" Leo asked
"Yes. He says he'll listen out to what we have to say."
"You don't actually trust that little furball, do you?"
"Hey! That furball, who just happens to be the police around here, might actually help us. We can only do so much without getting arrested by Chief Bullheaded. This could be our one shot." Danny argued.
"Tigress?"
"I'm sort of in between: Yes, he could help us. But at the same time, Cleo called us because she was desperate, and i don't like that if the police are involved, they'll take all the credit."
"We won't know if we don't try." Serena spoke.
"I agree with her."
"So do I." Donnie added
"It's worth a shot." Viper stated
Leo and Tigress both gave it some serious thought and then eventually, they reached an agreement. Later on, in the evening, the Cluefinders called Nick and they met at the Green Vine Cafe in the Rainforest District along with Judy Hopps.
"Glad you took up my offer."
"Yeah, well, it's not like we have any other options." Raph sneered.
"Raph!"
"Listen, we know that Chief Bogo told you to back off this case, but even he has a breaking point if it leads to a breakthrough in the case." Judy stated
"How do you figure?" Tigress asked
"When i first joined the ZPD, a lot of people underestimated me. But, i proved everyone wrong when i solved a case only Nick for intel."
"Gotta say, she was a dumb bunny for a bit."
"Watch it." She said with a glare. Nick nonchalantly held his hands up with a smug smile on his face.
"Anyway, Nick says you have some intel regarding the case."
Donnie pulled out his phone and replayed the recording he took. Judy and Nick listened intently to it and when it was over...
"Mr. M? Please. Sounds more like a rookie in the business."
"You've never dealt with him?" Po asked
"Nobody on the ZPD has ever seen the leader," Judy said "Just dealt with the grunts."
"Hey guys, you think we might been over our heads on this case?" Serena asked
"No way! We're gonna handle this whether or not Chief Buffalo Head likes it or not." Raph vented
"Raph, cool it!"
"Well, unlike the rest of the ZPD, me and Nick have an acquaintance who can help us a bit." Judy said
"Who's that?"
"We can't say here. Follow us." Judy was quick to hop out of the seat with Nick in tow, followed by the Cluefinders.
Unbeknownst to any of them, a certain individual in the cafe was listening in on the conversation. He pulled out his phone and dialed a number.
"Hey boss. Got some news for you. A bunch of amateur teens were talking about you and they went to the ZPD."
"..."
"Should we deal with them?"
"..."
"Understood then, i'll keep an eye out and update you."
This figure then left the cafe and dumped the phone into a trash can.
Author's Note: Hope you enjoyed the chapter and please review.
