Seanix walked out of his bedroom, fiercely drying his feathers after his shower. David had poured some Lucky Chomps for himself, and was chowing down. David looked at his friend,

"Hey. How is the case coming along?" He asked, his antlers grazing the ceiling of the kitchen.

"Official Investigation starts today, once I get to work. You know that raven, Talon Smith, who killed some of the animals?"

"Yeah? What about him?" David looked at the peacock, slight confusion in his dark eyes.

"I have to do the investigation with him. Chief Bogo said that he either help me or face life imprisionment or even death row."

"Wow. Death row?" David asked, shoving a spoonful of milk and cereal in his mouth.

"Yeah," Seanix said, grabbing his police outfit. "He killed 2 animals, was involved in 2 other murders, evading the police and resisting arrest. And don't forget that they are after you, too."

David frowned, and finished his Lucky Chomps. Seanix continued getting ready in silence.

Seanix pulled up to the ZPDHQ, exiting his car and walking up the stairs. He walked up to Clawhauser, who was eating a chocolate, sprinkled donut while watching a Gazelle video. Seanix walked up to him,

"Where do I start my investigation?"

"Roll call," he said while taking a bite out of the donut. Seanix nodded a thanks and advanced towards the room.

Seanix entered the roll call room. Some of the animals looked at him. Some of them ignored the white peacock, but Seanix felt nervous, nevertheless. He sat by the front, and was soon greeted by Judy and Nick, who had recovered from his flu.

"Hey, why the long face?" Nick asked, a lop-sided smile creasing his muzzle.

"I'm.." Seanix hesitated, "I was given the case for the murder. I guess I am just nervous." He admitted.

"Well..Who is your partner?" Judy asked, turning to face him from her seat.

"Talon Smith. The very bird that killed Jeremy Ramwool, Charles Carreybou and was involved in the two other murders. He said that he would help, if we gave him a lighter sentencing. I'm pretty sure Officer Delgado will be my partner was well." Seanix said, motioning towards the lion, who was arm wrestling a rhino.

"Ohh.." Judy said, her ears pricked forward.

At that moment, the animals starting hooting and hollering. Seanix stood to his feet as Chief Bogo walked into the room, dragging Talon with him. Many of the animals stopped chanting, watching, even glaring, at the black bird. The white peacock frowned.

"LISTEN UP!" Bogo growled, "This little bird here is Talon Smith. HE is going to be helping solve the murder case. Right, Mr. Smith?"

The raven mumbled a response in return. Some of the animals strained their ears to hear him.

"Assignments: Officer Featherworthy and Officer Delgado. You, along with Smith here, will be doing the murder case. Do not disappoint me."

Chief Bogo continued the assignments roll up, but Seanix wasn't listening. Officer Delgado walked to the front and grabbed the case file. Seanix followed him, taking Talon's wrists and forcing him along with him.

Officer Delgado hopped in the driver's seat of the police car, while Seanix was in the passenger seat. Talon hopped in the back seat. The lion officer opened the case file, reading the papers.

Seanix, on the other paw, was glaring at Talon,

"Now, I want you to understand one thing- I don't want any funny business during this investigation. Don't try to escape. We'll know." He said. Talon just looked at him, an unreadable look in his dark eyes, his wings cuffed behind his back.

Officer Delgado turned to him, "Ok. I know where we can start. We can track down the tiger. Don't worry, I already got the phone from Mr. Gelado. Let's take a look at these texts that the tiger sent." Officer Delgado held the phone out. Seanix and Delgado took a look at the phone.

2 nights ago; 5:32 AM

To Boss: Did you hear what happened to Talon?

From Boss: Of course, I did, the police got him.

To Boss: What do we do now?

From Boss: Nothing. It's his fault he let himself get caught.

To Boss: Are you sure? I mean, he killed two of the animals on your list. He's pretty valuable imo

From Boss: Listen, if you are questioning my motives, I can turn you in to the police. I know people in the police force.

Yesterday; 3:51 PM

From Boss: Hey. I would love to know when you eliminate one of the animals from the list.

To Boss: Which one is priority number 1?

From Boss: Hold on. Let me see.

From Boss: A jackal name Jake Callison. Lives in Sahara Square. I'll give you his schedule later

To Boss: K

From Boss: Honestly what do you animals do with all the extra time when only skip the 'O' in 'OK'

Today; 7:21 AM

From Boss: Hey, I called you like three times. Pick up.

Today; 8:00 AM

From Boss: I swear if you don't pick up your phone when I call I will make you priority number 1 on my list. Answer your freaking phone.

Officer Delgado looked at Seanix, then at his watch. It was 8:15.

"I think we should pose as our tiger here, then stage a 'meeting'. Then we can catch our mastermind." Seanix suggested.

The lion nodded, "Just what I was thinking." Then the lion began typing a text in.

Today; 8:16 AM

To Boss: Hey. Sorry. I lost my phone. Meet me on the outskirts of town, the abandoned Sugar Mill. I would like to show you something. Would 9:00 be good.

Seanix waited anxiously. As Officer Delgado began to drive towards the abandoned Mill on the outskirts of Rainforest District, Seanix turned to Delgado,

"I suppose you have some undercover outfits you have, so we can try to gather information?"

"I always have a back up T-shirt, pants, and a jacket in the back, when we get there you can change and try to get some information out of the mastermind." The phone suddenly dinged.

From Boss: I can't go. Meeting. I'm sending Howlmeyer.

Seanix scowled as he read the text.

"What? What is it?" Delgado asked, turning to exit the highway as he used the GPS to guide him towards their destination.

"He can't come. So he is sending Howlmeyer, one of his lackeys, instead."

"Howlmeyer isn't just a lackey." Talon growled from the back, shifting so his cuffed wings weren't so uncomfortable, "He is..well, was.. my partner." He said.

"Thanks for the info." Seanix said, "Shame we can't arrest the mastermind today."

"I know." Delgado said, pulling up to old Sugar Mill, "But it's time you get in costume. Here is a hidden body camera. Put it on under the jacket, and it should catch any and all words."

"Wait, what about you and Talon?" He asked.

"Don't worry. I will be in hiding, and Talon will be with me. Now, Officer Featherworthy, time to put on a show."