After Story Thoughts and Epilogues

"So what's Kitsmas anyway? Why not just call it Christmas?"

My take on Zootopia has the characters having different religions depending on species. In this case, "Kitmas" is very similar to Christmas, only the holiday is more focused on kits and cubs, but adults still exchange gifts as well. Also, it's a non-religious winter solstice that everyone can enjoy (as the real Christmas SHOULD be IMO.)

I've had parts of this story running through my head since August, but it really didn't start to flesh out until I started writing it down. It was supposed to be quite a bit shorter and Nick being related to Robin Hood was supposed to play a much stronger role than it actually did. I realized about halfway through that it didn't really add much to the story, so having Nick miss with the bow and arrow and having Robin Hood insult him in the process was a funny way of ending that arc.

I knew the biggest problem I would have with the story was Judy actually agreeing to go along with the heist since she's a very law-abiding officer, so I knew her having a lot of inner-conflict was important. It took some convincing on Nick's part, but I think it's also Judy's trust in him that made her finally agree to do it.

While I really liked the idea of Duke and Finnick teaming up, it took away from Finnick's tragic back-story in my own stories so I had to break them up. Since my back-stories had Finnick and Honey as an item, I was at least able to give him a happy ending in this story even if his happiness ends up short-lived.

The original climax was the car chase. The problem was that then I had a lot of fluff and character arcs I had to finish before the ending. With that in mind, I brought back Tiberius Khan for one more dramatic climax before the heartwarming ending.

Gary and Larry were fun to write. They originally had a very short role, but I liked their dynamic with Gary being the dumb(er) one and Larry being the gay, silly one. It came mostly from fandom constantly making the pair a gay couple. I wanted them to be friends, but decided to meet the fanservice halfway. I was very careful not to make Larry's gay flirtations be a negative aspect to his character or to make Gary look homophobic. That's why the scene where Wolford talks to them was important to me so it helped them understand one another better.

The one big plot hole in my story that I didn't realize until later is why the news reporter didn't question why they drove through the tree lighting ceremony and who was chasing them in the first place. I have a few mistakes I have to fix right now as well. Including originally calling the toy drive "Toys for Kits", then changing it to "Toys for Cubs", Gary and Larry got mixed a little during their song and I misspelled Khan as Kahn more times than I can count. And this is coming from someone who proof reads his chapters twice before publishing!

Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed this story. I'd put it just below "A Hole in The Wall" as far as my own stories go. For those following my other stories, "Cheetah on Patrol" will be back very soon with a new chapter. Until then, enjoy these epilogues!

December 28th 12:15pm at Khan Towers in Cape Suzette

Tiberius Khan looked out the same window he had threatened his doe secretary earlier this week. She was there as well going over some plans with her tablet and she seemed to have a different tone about her. Khan was admiring the view of the ocean from the window when his son, Shere Khan the Third came in with a smug look on his face.

"So father, it seems the ZPD have some dirt on you that they can release at any time!"

"Relax Shere, if they do I can press charges on their most decorated officer. They won't risk losing her."

"Your patient attitude is a joke! You had them in an office all to yourself and you didn't maul them?! If it was up to me, I'd have.."

Tiberius grabbed his son and tossed him right through the window. Shattering the window as his son fell 80 feet into the icy waters below.

Shere screamed. "AAAAAHHHH!"

Tiberius looked over at his secretary who did not look too surprised. "Don't worry Miss Cervidae, he'll live...probably. He's an excellent swimmer. Please order me a new window will you?"

"Already done sir." The doe stated. "Also, I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of having some of your men look into where the Cunningham's were hibernating and we have eliminated the list of possible locations from twenty to eight."

Tiberius' ears perked up and a smile grew across his face. "Why Miss Cervidae! What a delightful surprise!"

She smiled back. "I find the best way to survive in this cut-throat business world is to be a team player."

"Indeed it is!" Kahn replied. "Indeed it is."

"And I like to keep my enemies close to me." The doe thought.

TO BE CONTINUED (MAYBE) IN A FEW MONTHS IN "ZOOTOPIA/TALE SPIN: HONEYMOON IN CAPE SUZETTE"

Five Months later at the ZPD Academy...

Major Freidkin had grabbed Gary and Larry in each one of her paws and was throwing them out of the ZPD academy. She tossed them high and they landed on their butts out on the street.

"Get out and stay out! You two are the worst recruits we've ever had!"

Gary got up and brushed himself off and then helped Larry up.

"Thanks dad." Larry replied.

"Knock that off already!" Gary shouted.

"Well, you're marrying my mom so technically, you will be my dad."

"Step-dad! Yeah...it's weird to even think about. I'm only a year older than you!"

Larry's ears bobbed down in fear. "I'm worried Gary! What are we gonna do now?!"

"We'll find a job buddy. Don't worry, we'll think of something."

"We better! Mom's stick turned blue. You know what that means right?"

"GASP! She's part smurf?!"

Larry slapped Gary over the head. "It means she's pregnant you idiot! You're gonna be a father and I'm gonna be a big brother!"

Gary rubbed his own muzzle. "Okay, NOW I'm worried!"

Just then, a gust of wind slapped a newspaper onto Gary's face. His eyes immediately hit on an ad. "What's this?! WOW! Larry! Look at this! 'Wanted: Two security guards needed for overnight shift at children's restaurant during closed hours. No experience necessary.' CLOSED HOURS! What an easy gig! Larry! We gotta apply!"

Larry was happy. "Sounds great Gary! What's the name of the place?"

Gary looked over the ad. " It says 'Freddy Fazbear's Pizza.' "

"Sounds like fun!" Larry said. "Easy money, here we come!"

Bonus: Full version of "Tarred and Feathered"

Just hear those hand-cuffs chinkling! Clink! Clink! Clinking too!

C'mon, it's lovely weather to be tarred and feathered with youuuu!

Outside the crowds are forming and people shouting "BOOOOO!"

C'mon, it's lovely weather to be tarred and feathered with youuuu!

Hurry up, hurry up hurry up! Let's Go!

Look at all this dough!

We made our fortune, now it's time to blow!

Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up! Ten Grand..

...In the palm of our hands

But now, we better make our leave, cuz I'm hearing police sirens!

Our cell doors went slammy and cold and clammy are we.

But with good behavior, we'll be out in four months or three.

Until then we'll just go and plan a scam or two.

Because it's lovely weather to be tarred and feathered with you!

Well we should'na got involved with that money scam!

Now we're running for our lives and we are on the lam!

We sold everyone a snake oil that gave them all the hives...

Now the darn cops are after us and we're running for our lives!

This was a big disaster and running faster are we.

Let's take our sack of money and try to hide and flee.

It was all for naught, cause we got caught! Aww poo!

Oh well, it's lovely weather to be tarred and feathered with youuuu!