Hello There ladies and gentlemen, this is chapter 9.

Judy was sitting in Jigsaw's workshop patiently. Nick said he'll be back in soon. It's almost been an hour. She kept her eyes on The Hyena. He actually had a calm expression on his face, most killers or criminals would do anything in their power into making sure they would get away. Jigsaw doesn't seem to care as he was now in ZPD custody.

"Alright. Everything is settled. Let's get this asshole out of here." Wolford announced to everyone in the room.

"Actually, everything isn't exactly settled." The elderly hyena spoke. Everyone shifted their eyes to him. "There is actually still a problem in that back room over there." He finished, referring to a dark room that had walls made of chain link fences at the other side of the workshop. Judy, Skye, and Jack all looked back there and started walking towards it. Wolford and Delgato decided to follow. Delgato told the ZWAT officers to make sure Jigsaw doesn't leave his spot.

The 5 finally reached the room. Judy, Jack and Skye were hesitant when it came to opening the door, considering what happened at the staircase. Skye looked at a table and saw a piece of scrap metal. She took it and threw it at the door. There was no electrocution. Jack reached and opened the door, and suddenly, The lights in that room turned on along with a few other things that were covered by a large sheet of fabric.

Judy, Wolford, Skye, Delgato, and Jack checked the room for booby traps or any deadly devices. The room was clear. Judy turned her attention to what was underneath the large blanket. She placed her paw onto the fabric, gripping it tightly. She then pulled it off.

What was underneath seemed to be dozens and dozens of computer monitors. On those monitors were live security footage of hallways upon hallways. Some monitors were blacked out but still had the red blinking dot, signifying that it was active. Skye and Jack turned their attention to the monitors. "What the hell is all this?" Jack muttered.

"Either another game or viewings of other tests." Skye presumed. They hoped that it wasn't just another Jigsaw test waiting to happen... but then Judy saw one monitor.

On that monitor was an unconscious fox sitting on a chair slumped backwards to where his muzzle was pointed straight at the ceiling. Judy didn't take long to realize that it was Nick who was on that monitor he appeared to have what looked like a metal object around his neck. The Bunny's eyes widened, her ears perked up, and her mouth was slightly opened agape. Skye noticed this and looked at the screen Judy was looking at. She then noticed it.

"Shit, is that Wilde?" She cursed. Delgato and Wolford looked at the screen, asking how did he end up in that room. That same question can be said from Jack, Judy, and Skye. How could Nick have possibly end up in that place especially if Jigsaw was in cuffs and is watched by ZWAT officers?

They were gonna find out.

Jack left the area, Judy followed.

"Hey!" Savage called out. Jigsaw watched the striped rabbit approach him. Judy stood in front of him and forced him back. Trying not to let him rain hell on the hyena. "What the fuck is that?!" He asked aggressively.

"Well I haven't looked at those monitors yet, so I assume there's a Fox in an officer's uniform, about to play a game." Jigsaw assumed, staring daggers at the rabbit. "How did he end up there? Where is he? Those are problems you are going to have to solve before it's too late."

Judy continued to stare at the aged hyena, mind boggled, confused as to why he would thrust Nick into yet another game. He already played a game, he passed. What else is there left to do?

Jack huffed in irritation and walked away. Judy just stood there with the ZWAT officers looking at Jigsaw, who had a small smile on his face.

Nick awoke with blurry vision. He groaned as he woke up, the pain on his face grew a bit hard and worse. Soon enough, his vision got back to him. Once it did, he prayed to God this was a dream.

A collar was attached to his neck. Around it, was shotgun shells and gun hammers pulled back, ready to fire them. He started to worry. He was in another game. Nick leaped out of His chair and yelled for help.

"HEEYY! WHAT DO YOU WANT WITH ME!? I PASSED YOUR TEST ALREADY!" He shouted at the top of his lungs.

Nick jumped a bit as he heard a PA System speaker activate, Echoing within the bathroom.

"You did indeed Officer Wilde. But there are sins you need to make up for." A deep voice said.

Jigsaw.

isn't he supposed to be in custody? How the hell is he doing this if he's arrested?! Nick thought to himself in his head. Jigsaw continued to speak.

"One of those sins is not only your criminal life, but for ignoring the lives of those who care about you. After the death of your mother, you spent more time scamming others and less time with your family. When Peter and Adam came to see you, you treat them no different. Today, you must fight for those you care about. Fear not, Ms. Hopps is far away from the dangers that embodies this place, you must survive if you wish to see her again." Jigsaw explained on the intercom.

Nick would give anything to see his beloved bunny again. She saved him, cried for him, made him feel trusted, and was there for him whenever he needed her. Now was one of those times. Nick prayed to the high power above that Judy will eventually find him. So he can hug her tightly... and perhaps kiss her even. He felt safety and happiness whenever he was in the same proximity has her.

"The device around your Neck will soon detonate within 4 minutes if you do not locate the key in time. The key is hidden within this bathroom. For you to locate it, I shall give you a hint; life is full of suspense and sudden pain, just hope your chance of success doesn't go down the drain. Hurry Up Nicholas, if you want to see Miss Hop ps and those you care about again, then I suggest you move. Live or Die Nicholas..."

This made a tear slip out of Nick's Eye. All of this is too familiar. Just like what happened 3 months ago...

"...make your choice."

The PA System disabled as a loud buzz was heard. Large Bold Numbers appeared above the middle mirror to his left. It started to count down from 4 minutes. Nick started to panic and struggle to get the Shotgun Collar off of his neck. Crying for help while doing so.

3:51...3:50...3:49...3:48...3:47...3:46...

Eventually he stopped freaking out and started to think.

life is full of suspense and sudden pain, just hope your chance of success doesn't go down the drain.

Nick kept searching around the bathroom as he played the riddle in his head multiple times. He Then stopped as he played the clue in his head once more, widening his eyes doing so.

just hope your chance of success doesn't go down the drain.

that's it! The key is stuck within or around a drain. He quickly turned his head towards the sinks under the clock. Which just reached 3:00. He gripped the pipe tightly underneath the middle sink until it was free. it got released with a loud snap. it was probably a good thing that this place was long abandoned otherwise the pipes would've been stuck tight. the checked the drain pipe. no key. he ripped the pipe out on the right, there was no key in there as well.

2:42... 2:41...2:40...2:39...2:38...

Nick didn't bother checking the left pipe. there must be another way to find the key. He then looked at four stalls. He instantly got the idea that the key could be inside one of the toilets. disgusting, sure. but he was willing to reach in a possibly fecal matter filled, grimy toilet for a key than die here.

He stood up and walked over to the third stall and opened it. the Toilet was completely empty, No liquid. No Key.

He exited that stall and bashed open the First Stall. The Toilet was full...

...

...of barbed wire.

Nick stopped himself. His ears shot up and his eyes widened. He moved in a bit closer and saw something he was desperately looking for.

The Key.

2:04...2:03...2:02...2:01...2:00...1:59...1:58...

He made his mind. He positioned his paw over the sharp barbed wire.

..life is full of suspense and sudden pain...

Nick looked back at the clock and realized that he doesn't have a whole lot of time left. He started to cry.

Why does he have to go through all of this pain? Why does he have to suffer in order to get his freedom back? What exactly is Jigsaw trying to gain from all of this? All these questions flooded Nick's mind as he held his paw above the wire.

Eventually, Nick made his decision.

He thrusted his paw inside, causing a sharp pain to occur in Nick's wrist. He yelled quite loudly at the pain. The Razors made cuts into his flesh, making a certain thick substance ooze down his paw, as he sobbed a bit louder.

1:37...1:36...1:35...1:34...1:33...1:32...

He was almost there, almost to the key. He just had to endure the pain a little longer. Eventually bye felt what he was looking for, he gripped it tightly and yanked it out, yelling loudly as the pain gotten stronger.

Breathing lightly, he felt the collar, looking for where to put the key. He found a lock pad, and without any bit of hesitation, he inserted the key inside, opened the collar, and threw it off into the same stall that included The Razor Wires.

It was off. He survived a Jigsaw Game once again. Nick looked at the clock after falling to his knees, it was stuck at 1:15. He gripped his bleeding arm tightly, knowing he needs to use something to stop it, or at least make the bleeding slow down. He then looked at the tie of his uniform.

He quickly loosened it with his non bleeding paw but kept the neck hole the way it was. He put his Bleeding paw through it, and tightened the tie, stopping anymore blood from leaking out from it.

"Carrots..." Nick sobbed. "Judy... please find me..."

Suddenly the PA Speaker boomed, making him jump in surprise and interrupt his thoughts.

"Congratulations Nick, You have survived your task. but our game has just begun. Proceed through the door before you..."

The exit to the bathroom swung slowly open, Nick shifted his head at the hallway out.

"...and you will face your sins."

He stared at the outside for sometime before standing up and slowly walking towards it. after he left the bathroom, the door slammed closed, causing the vulpine to jump. He clutched his normal paw against his chest as he felt as if his heart will explode.

Nick was completely terrified as all of the inevitable fears came to his head, if he will die here, if he will be killed here, if he will fail...

No... Judy wouldn't want him to be afraid, she would want him to be strong and move forward. He took a deep breath and continued to walk down the hallway. as he turned to a left within the hallway, he saw a wooden stool seat. on it was a roll of bandages. of course Jigsaw was suspecting that Nick would dig his arm in barbed wire. Nick didn't even think twice before he grabbed the white roll and wrapped it completely over the scars and cuts on his arm and paw. only a few bits of blood were slowly fading to expose themselves.

after Nick was done bandaging his weak arm, he continued down the hallway.

Judy watched the entire event happen on the monitors. this carried a whole lot of tension on her shoulders.

her paws were placed over her mouth for quite a while. she was surprised at the fact that her partner harmed himself in order to save himself. She couldn't actually believe that this is how Jigsaw 'Helps' People. Meanwhile, Jack was talking to Skye about a Map that he found that included possible locations of where the game was being played. Delgato was talking on the radio, ordering for a tech squad at their location.

the doe regained her composure, Left the room, and walked back over to The Hyena, who was holding a plastic mask against his muzzle.

"What do you want?" She asked, hoping that there must be something that can be done to stop this. Jigsaw removed the mask.

"If a little bit of your time doesn't hurt." He insisted. "but I won't talk until everyone else leaves." referring to everyone else who was standing where he was sitting.

"It's a Crime-Scene. No One leaves." She responded.

"Oh, I'm not talking about leaving the building, I mean leave the area." He reassured.

Judy took a moment to even consider having Jigsaw's orders that he requested happen. After a small moment, she made her choice. She told The ZWAT officers to leave the area, so they did. She then turned to the hyena, who was taking a sip of his beverage. She walked to a chair and sat at the other side of the table. She kept her ears straight up, she wanted to hear every word he had to say.

"Hello Miss Hopps." He said. "I don't believe we've been properly introduced... My name is John."

This made Judy raise an eyebrow. "If that's your name, then why do the papers and media call you Jigsaw?" She Asked.

John chuckled at the Bunny's question. "I have been given the name Jigsaw due to the cut outs of flesh from failed test subjects. They symbolise the piece that they have been missing from life's puzzle; The Will to Live." He explained. "You see... you and I are not so different Judith. You and I both seek justice in Zootopia."

Judy arched her eyebrows.

"Well, I, unlike you, don't put mammals into death contraptions for fun." She retorted.

"I never murdered anyone in my life." John said as he leaned forward. "Besides, that's what my games do, give mammals their will to live back. Some just don't have it in them, making them less worthy to be reborn."

Judy kept her composure. She then wondered if there's something she can do to save Nick, if she can somehow persuade John into getting her what she wants.

"Can I do anything, Anything at all, to save Nick?" She asked, hoping there was a way to save her Fox. John frowned.

"I'm afraid there's nothing you can do for your fellow partner who is wondering around on those monitors. It is his game, he has to be the one to survive and succeed.

Judy then pinched the bridge of her nose. She was getting slightly angry.

"Why are you testing him again? He survived your test already, Why a second time?!, if it's about his conning days, he's changed from that! He works as a proud member of the Zootopia Police Department, and hasn't done a single awful thing since then. he loves life thanks to his job and apparently you seemed to be obsessed with testing him for some goddamn reason!" She yelled.

John has his reasons for testing Nick. To see if he's willing to have the skill to survive. The Bear Trap was succeeded, Nick survived it. The Shotgun shell Collar was a reminder if he still has what it takes, now that he's passed. His full test has came into play.

After a small moment. John leaned back and asked the doe a single question;

"Do you know what the cure for cancer is Miss Hopps?"

aaaand that's Chapter 9 ladies and gents! I will have Part 10 released very soon, and remember to Vote on my profile for the new crossover that you want to see. I hope you guys are enjoying this story and uh, yeah. See you soon.

Peace!