Hey guys! Here is your next chapter. I made it extra-long to make up for that last one. Sorry that it took a while to update. I've been kind of busy recently. This chapter has more drama (happy, AngloFalcon?), and according to the tile, REVENGE (Well, kind of.) Just hope you enjoy this chapter.

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11

Better Than Revenge

It was Saturday morning. Judy had an unexpected day off. It was only every once in a while when she'd get the weekend off from work. Though she loved her work, breaks did sound nice.

Judy opened her eyes that morning and looked at her clock. It was 10:00 am. That was really late for her, but she was on break. She had no rush. She didn't need to be going anywhere. I wonder if Nick is on break, too…Judy stopped her thoughts for a moment. Nick. She spent her entire night thinking about that fox. Judy hated to admit it, but she was definitely afraid of him now. But she wouldn't ever show it. She didn't want Nick to get mad and upset over that.

Judy picked up her phone from her nightstand. She went to her iMessage and pressed Nick's contact. She began to text him.

*Hey, are you off work today? Cuz I am.*

With that, Judy stepped onto the cold hardwood floor and bent down on her knees in front of her bed. She pulled out a bin from underneath her bed. That was where she stored her clothes. She grabbed out a pair of navy blue jean capris and a light purple tank top. She threw those clothes on her bed as she began to pull off her night-top. She was just putting her pants on when she heard her phone buzz.

*Carrots, did you just wake up? I've been up for a while now. I'm at Icy's Café.*

Judy swiped her phone screen and replied: *Should I come and meet you up there, then?*

Before Nick replied, Judy put her tank top on. She walked over to a mirror hanging up on her wall and she combed back her fur on her face. She grabbed her phone when it buzzed and read the text from Nick.

*If you want to…*

What's that supposed to mean? Judy wondered. She shrugged it off and slipped her phone into her pocked before walking out her door.

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When Judy walked into Icy's Café, she did not like what she saw. Judy slowly walked up to Nick's booth and gave him a friendly (yet, half terrified) smile.

"Well, good morning, Judy," the sweet vixen's voice cooed. "I had no idea that you'd stumble upon us."

"Oh, didn't Nick tell you, Alay?" Judy asked. "H-he invited me to come too."

"You didn't tell me, Nicky."

Judy nearly cringed at that nic-name. It sounded so ugly when she said that. He even LET her say that and he never let Judy call him that.

"Well, she never did reply to my last text, so I didn't bother to tell you, Babe."

If Nick wasn't right there right then, Judy would've gaped her mouth wide open and probably begin to curse. Yeah, you heard that right. Curse.Judy Hopps wasn't normally one to curse, but she felt like cursing her head off there. Babe? Really?! Nick didn't know who Alay was! It was bad enough that they shared kisses, but now cute, fluff nic-names too?

"Alay, I thought that you were leaving this part of Zootopia for a job," Judy said, trying to stand a conversation (which was more like an investigation to Judy.)

"No, I didn't get it…" Alay said.

"No wonder," Judy mumbled. Alay ignored Judy's comment and gave a bright smile.

"It's just because I need a partner," Alay explained, looking at Nick. Nick looked back at her with his eyes sparkling.

Judy looked up at Nick. "N-Nick?" she asked. "Y-you're leaving me?"

Nick sighed. "Look, Cottontail. It hasn't been decided yet, but…"

"You just don't want me around, do you?" Judy asked, biting her tongue to keep from emotional tears.

"Judy, it's not that," Nick said. "I don't feel like I was called to be a police."

"Then why did you go through all of that training?!" Right now, Judy didn't care if she started to cry. She was mad and upset.

"I just did it to hang out with you…Carrots…"

Judy paused for a moment and stared at Nick. Was this really true? Did he not care about his job? Did he only do it to see her? That was a horrible thing to do.

"And now?" Judy began to automatically thump her foot.

"Now it's time for me to start a job I've always wanted with the woman of my dreams."

Judy clenched her teeth and narrowed her eyes. "Oh, so our friendship doesn't matter anymore, huh?!"

Nick swiped his paw down his face. "Carrots, let's talk about this some other time."

"Why not right here with your precious girl friend? Are you afraid that she's gonna hear something that she's not supposed to, partner?!"

Judy surprisingly found the strength to flush away her tears. They didn't even dare to come back to her eyes. Her sensitivity was growing weaker. Judy almost smiled at that, but didn't because of the situation she was in.

"Carrots, stop. We can talk about this later, okay? I promise that I'll explain things to you," Nick said, almost whimpering.

"Oh, I think that you just have. And if you don't want me here, then I'll just go," Judy snapped, her eyes and nostrils flaring.

"Fine with me," Alay sniffed. What a rude remark! Judy growled to herself. And the worst thing about it was that Nick didn't care. Her reply didn't make Nick angry or anything. In fact, Judy swore that she saw Nick nod along with Alay's reply.

"Okay, well I guess that there was no reason for me to come here, then," Judy snorted. "Have fun, you two."

Judy began to storm out of the café. Before she was about to swing open the doors, she turned around to see her partner—no, make that ex-partner—and the vixen kissing. Judy shuddered and left the café.

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Judy was shattered on the floor, sobbing her heart out. Nick was dumping her! Her best friend was dumping her for his girlfriend! And to make matters worse, it was Alay. Judy balled her fists and clenched her teeth, nearly screaming out loud. Nothing seemed to matter anymore. Nick said that he hadn't made his choice yet, but it was clear to Judy that he had. He was dumping his best friend for Alay—a vixen he didn't know. Thinking about that again, Judy reminded herself to look up her records…

Judy reached her arm up and grabbed her phone from her nightstand. She checked the time. 1:07 pm. She must have been crying for 2 hours straight. But she didn't blame herself. This was all Nick's fault.

Judy stood up and sat on her bed. She took in a deep breath, held it in for a few seconds, and then exhaled through her nose. She wiped away the tears on her face. The tears soaked the fur around her eyes. It was clear that she had been crying, but she didn't care if anybody saw that. She was going to ignore anybody who gossiped or insulted her for being an 'Emotional Bunny.'

Judy sighed, slipped her phone in her back pocket, and walked out her apartment door. She was going to the Personal Records Department. She was going to find out who Alay was, once and for all!

Once Judy hit the streets of the heavily trafficked Zootopia, she began to jog. She knew where the PRD (Personal Records Department) was. She could just walk there on foot, even though it was kind of a far walk. It was close to the ZPD, but not super close. It was about 10 minutes away from that. But Judy, being a bunny, had the energy for the long walk.

Unfortunately, on her way there, she spotted Nick. He was sitting alone (to Judy's relief) on a bench with shades on over his eyes. He had on casual clothes as he watched the world go by.

Judy gritted her teeth and winced her eyes, knowing what would happen next. And she was right. She knew Nick all too well to know what he'd do.

"Carrots."

Judy walked on with a grim face. She blocked Nick out the best that she could. Suddenly she felt something grab her arm. Judy screamed a blood curling one and kicked Nick hard in the leg. However, that did not cause him to let go. Nick pulled Judy towards him. The claws. Those eyes. Judy was terrified. What if he was going to attack her? She couldn't escape! Not at all! Nick had her captured for good.

"Judy!"

Judy snapped out of her thoughts and looked up at Nick with terror filled in her eyes. No, Nick wasn't going savage. At least not right now.

"Leave me alone!" Judy whimpered. "I don't want to see your face ever again!"

"We both know that you're being a little overly dramatic," Nick said, a tiny smile on his face. But Judy thought there was no reason for him to be smiling. Okay, sure she was being dramatic. Of course she'd want to see him again. He was her best friend—at least for now—and he was her partner—but not for long.

"What do you want from me, Mr. Wilde?" Judy clenched her teeth together.

"Oh, ho-ho! So I'm a Mister now, is that it?" Nick raised his eyebrows, quite amused. "I'm sorry if I insulted you, Miss Hopps."

"Apology accepted," Judy sniffed. "Now let me go, Nick Wilde, or so help me, I'll-"

"You'll what, Cottontail? Use your fox repellent?" Nick set on his famous smile. "Hey, do you still carry that stuff around with you."

"Of course not!" Judy growled. "But maybe I should start doing that again. And if you don't let me go right now, the next time I see you, I definitely WILL spray you with that!"

"Whoa, bunny. Take it easy."

"Not even for one moment, fox!"

Nick loosened his grip on Judy's wrist. "Carrots, you're making a scene. Come and sit down. We need to talk."

Judy gave up. Nick had won. Plus, Judy did want to talk with Nick—even if it was about something she didn't want to hear. It had been sometime since they really talked last.

Judy set herself on the bench right next to Nick. She looked up at him with anxiety in her eyes. What if Nick started going savage again? She couldn't look out for him like the doctor said. She'd have to run. She'd have to run far away.

"Well, go ahead," Judy snorted, crossing her arms. Nick sighed and ran his paw down his face.

"Okay, well…Where should I start?"

"How about when Alay basically told me that she did not want me around at all."

"Carrots…"

Judy glared at Nick. "Is that what you want? Do you want a girl friend who absolutely hates your best friend? And your-your…"

Nick looked at Judy with hurt in his eyes. But it wasn't hurt for himself.

"Partner?" Nick cut in. Judy looked down at her dangling feet. She would NOT cry. She was too strong for that. She wouldn't cry anymore.

"How about Ex-Partner?" Judy said, slowly looking up at him. "Huh? Is that all I am? Some little toy for you to use until you fine someone else to barge into your life to make you happy?! Nick, do you even know exactly who Alay is?!"

"I know that I love her," Nick replied, quite harshly. "She's a one of a kind vixen. She makes me happy, Judy."

"Does she really?" Judy asked. "Or do you only hang out with her just because of her title?"

"What do you mean by title?" Nick asked, narrowing his eyes.

"Oh, so you don't even know who Alay is."

"Stop it, Judy! She had a bad past!" Nick said.

"You had a worse one. And do you lie about yourself?" Judy was growing really angry. "You don't, Nick! But she does! She's not who you think she is!"

"Judy, are you jealous?"

"No, Nick! I am not! In fact, I'm happy that you found a girl of your own, but…"

"But what? Is Alay not good enough for you?" Nick began to growl.

"Actually, it's the other way around. I'm not good enough for her," Judy snorted.

"That's not true."

"But it is, Nick! It's definitely true!" Judy replied. "Didn't you see how rude she was to me in the café? Even when she first saw me there, she didn't want me to be there."

"Same for you," Nick retorted.

"I didn't expect her to be there," she said.

"Judy, just stop insulting her. Theirs is absolutely NOTHING wrong with her."

"Nick, you used to not like her! You used to feel uncomfortable around her!"

"Well, not anymore. She's my girlfriend."

"And I'm your best friend!"

Nick glowered at her. "Are you? Are you really? Because these past few weeks you've been totally trying to stray away from me as if you're scared of me, but when you see me with Alay, THEN you actually get close to me and talk. And that's why Alay is my girlfriend. She's someone who I can talk to when you're not around."

"Oh, so you're using her?"

"No! I do love her, too. It's not like that."

"Nick." Judy stared at him firmly. "She could be using you."

"Judy, she wouldn't. You just don't know her like I do. Maybe if you two would get to know each other better…"

"Oh, no. That's not possible."

"Carrots, just listen."

"I am listening! You're not listening to me!" Judy shouted. "Nick, just watch out, okay? I'm just helping you. As a friend."

"Would a friend try to hide from their friend?" Nick barked.

"Would a friend dump his best friend for some other random, stupid job?!"

Nick sighed and dropped his head. There was a few seconds silence before Nick broke it. He looked up at Judy with hurt in his eyes. You could tell that he was definitely torn between his girlfriend and his best friend.

"Look, Fluff. I know this isn't an easy time for us. We both didn't expect this to happen at all, but it happened. And I can't change anything. I wouldn't even want to. I'm happy with Alay, but…Judy."

Judy softened her eyes and looked into Nick's hurt, green ones. "I want you to know that I'll always be here for you."

Judy's eyes watered. She turned her head away and watched some mammals stroll down the sidewalk. Thank goodness they didn't cause a scene. That would be bad.

"Carrots?"

Judy slowly turned her head towards Nick.

"So, you never wanted to be a Police Officer?" her eyes watered majorly. She was hurt terribly right now.

"Okay, I totally lied back there. I actually did. I love helping people out, but…" Nick looked at his paws. "This job that Alay wants me to do is a job that I've always wanted to do. And it also includes helping people."

"So, we won't be partners anymore?" Judy's voice faltered as she spoke that sentence. A tear fell out of her eye. Nick's eyes began to water.

"Judy, you know that I've loved being partners with you so much, but as things change, things also have to move on. Even without each other."

"You mean our friendship?"

Nick gave a sad, but amused laugh. "Carrots, our friendship will last forever for all I know."

Judy nodded and looked at her dangling feet again. "Good."

Nick put his paw on Judy's shoulder. "You know you love me, Carrots."

Judy looked up at Nick and smiled. "Do I know that? Yes, yes I do."

"And you also know that I love you."

Judy nodded. "Yeah."

Nick rubbed her back, comfortingly. "Don't worry, Carrots. Thing will work themselves through. We'll always be friends, even if we can't always see each other. Just know that I am with you always, okay?"

"How cliché, Nick."

Nick laughed. "Okay, that was cliché. You're right. But I just want you to know that."

"I know," Judy answered.

"Good."

Nick stood up. He held out his paw for Judy. She took it and Nick helped her up to her feet. Nick smiled down at her.

"Are we good, Carrots?"

"Yeah, I think so," Judy replied. "Thanks, Nick."

"No problem, Fluff."

Nick opened up his arms. Judy walked into them and hugged Nick tightly. "I'm sorry that I've been avoiding you recently. It's just that…"

"That attack?" Nick wondered. Judy nodded.

"That and something else."

"Would you mind telling me?" Nick said.

"Yes, I would. I don't like to talk about it," Judy sighed.

"That's okay, Carrots. I understand."

Nick hugged her tighter and closed his eyes.

"Stop, Nick. You'll make a scene," Judy giggled. Nick chuckled and loosened the hug. Judy looked around and suddenly met eyes with Alay. She pulled back from Nick's hug quickly and looked up at him.

"Looks like your girl is here," Judy said, managing a smile. She really wanted to be happy, but…She just couldn't. Judy wanted Nick to have a girlfriend, but, like she thought a million times, why Alay? Well, I'll figure this out once I get to the PRD. Then I'll see who Alay really is, and things might change…

"Bye, Carrots," Nick said.

"Bye," Judy said. She walked forwards down the street. She turned her head around real quick to look at Nick again. She saw him greet Alay with a kiss. Judy shuddered. Hey, stop it, Judy, she said to herself. Everything will play its self out soon, especially after I get to the PRD. You'll see. And they'll see…I just hope that Nick doesn't get hurt in playing of it.

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Judy was waiting in line at the PRD. She was thumping her foot impatiently. Patients, Judy. A good officer should always have patience…I think…?

There were 2 people in front of Judy. She had been in line for 30 minutes now. Judy sighed and reached into her pocket for her phone. Instead, her paw curled around something metal. Judy pulled it out of her pocket and looked at it. It was a badge. A police badge. At first Judy thought that it was hers, but then she realized that hers was in her other pocket.

Tears came to Judy's eyes as she realized what it was. Nick's Police Badge. So he really did quit his job just to be with Alay. Judy looked at the badge closely. She saw his name carefully carved into the gold badge. This was his badge. He should keep it. He really should have.

Wait, was that why Nick hugged her? Just to slip that into her pocket? Did that hug mean anything to him? It had to of…But what if it didn't? What if that talk meant nothing to him? Judy didn't want to assume things, but she was upset because of that.

Nick Wilde; Serve and Protect. Those words written on his badge should have meant so much to him, but did it ever? Did he lie just to make her feel better? You never know, because he is a fox.

"Next!"

Judy realized that her turn was next. She must have done a lot of thinking during that time. She slipped Nick's badge into her pocket and walked up to the counter.

"Hello, welcome to the Personal Records Department. How may I help you?" a kangaroo asked. She was a little bit older (probably around her parents' age) with reading glasses resting on her muzzle.

"Hey!" Judy replied, cheerfully. "I'm Officer Judy Hopps." She took a second to grab out her badge and showed it to the kangaroo. "I'm here to look at a personal record for a case I'm working on."

"What is the name of the animal?" the kangaroo wondered, looking at Judy.

"She's an arctic vixen named Alay Flake," Judy explained.

"What's her age?" the kangaroo wondered.

"I don't know," Judy replied. "But she has bright blue eyes…Can I just see the file now?"

"Whoa, don't be in such a rush," the kangaroo chuckled. "Let me look her up for you and give you what we have."

Judy nodded and waited as the kangaroo did some computer work. While that happened, Judy reached inside of her pocket for her phone. Her hand brushed against Nick's badge. That badge made Judy feel sad.

Judy looked at her phone and checked the time. It was 2:45 now. It had been more than an hour since she left her apartment. Speaking of apartments, Judy thought that—now since she had more money—she should move into a nicer one.

"Alay Flake?" the kangaroo said.

"Yes, that's her."

"Well, um…You see…I don't see any fox named Alay Flake on here. But there is a Saint Bernard whose name is Alay Flake," the kangaroo explained.

"No, that's impossible. She's a citizen here, so her records have to be here."

"I'm sorry, Officer," the kangaroo said. "But we hold all of the records here. She's just not here. Look."

The kangaroo turned her computer around to show Judy. "But…No…This can't be right. Alay Flake. Are you sure you spelled it right?" Judy was getting confused and irritated.

"You tell me," the kangaroo said.

Judy looked at the name. Yes, the name was spelled exactly the same. Judy didn't understand this at all. Unless…

"Well, thank you, Miss," Judy said, smiling. "You've been a great, big help!"

"But, I-"

"Bye, Miss!" Judy shouted, running off, zooming through the PRD lobby. She weaved throughout animals and headed for the doors. She heard the distance, "Officer! Officer!" coming from the kangaroo, but Judy didn't turn around. She was on a roll.

Once Judy hit the sidewalk outside of the PRD, she set a smirk on her face. She figured one thing out. Alay was a liar. There was no fox named Alay Flake! She couldn't assume things, but she knew that 'Alay' was faking her identity. She was probably a wanted criminal or something. Judy didn't know yet, but she knew that Alay was a fake. She had to tell Nick! She just had too!

Judy was excited while she ran on the sidewalks of Zootopia. This was one of her most exciting cases yet! Except…it was her first case without Nick. Well, how about that. That good for nothing fox just dumped his amazing job for his girlfriend…His girlfriend that he didn't know! She could save Nick before they got too deep into their relationship. Judy was very worried about Nick's safety, especially since Alay was faking her identity! She didn't want to get Nick hurt. Now she just had to convince him. And she would do it, no matter how long it took. She would get Nick back, not matter what the consequences were.

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"Nick! Nick!" Judy began to knock on Nick's apartment door. Hopefully he was here, especially after a long day with Alay. Judy shivered while thinking about her.

Nick opened up his door and saw Judy.

"H-hey Carrots," Nick said.

"Nick! Nick," Judy panted. "I-I found out who Alay is!"

"What do you mean…?" Nick wondered, raising one eyebrow.

"I-"

Judy stopped as she saw Alay come up from behind Nick. Judy wanted to drop to the ground and curl up right there. She felt so embarrassed. If Alay heard her say that, then her plan would be ruined.

"Oh, hi Judy," Alay said, her tone lowering—almost as if she were disgusted with Judy.

"Hello, Alay," Judy replied with equal bitterness. "Having a sweet old time with Nicky here, aren't you?"

Nick was about to open his mouth, but Alay shushed him. "Nick, I'll be right back. I need to talk with Judy, okay?"

"O-okay…" Nick said, unsure. "Don't do anything stupid."

"'Course not," she smiled. She planted a kiss on his cheek. "It'll only be a second. And don't you dare eavesdrop on us. I have good presence sense, so I'll be able to tell if you're listening or not."

Nick smiled slyly and winked. "Of course, babe. Just be quick. That movie is waiting. I'll start the popcorn while you talk."

Judy almost felt hurt at that. She remembered then how Nick gave her his badge. Before Alay closed the door behind her, Judy asked, "So, Nick. See you at work tomorrow?"

Nick stopped for a moment as a look of panic took over his face. But he played it cool and shrugged it off. "Yeah, yeah."

Judy felt a twinge of pain. Alay carefully closed the door and motioned for Judy to back up a few steps. They were in the middle of the hallway. Judy was about to speak, but Alay put her paw up.

"I just got to check if he's listening in…" Alay explained. She sniffed the air and perked her ears forwards. "Okay, good. He's not."

"Of course he isn't," Judy snorted. "Nick is a very trustworthy friend, and I'd know."

Alay let a snarl escape her lips. "Who do you think you are, Judy Hopps?"

Judy stood up tall and spread a frown on her lips. "I'm an Officer of the law whose only job is to serve and protect animals. Who do you think you are?"

"Why, I'm Alay Flake, the hottest vixen around, Sweets," Alay winked.

"Hmm, that's funny," Judy said, putting a finger on her fuzzy chin. "Because I went to the PRD today and looked you up. And guess what I found. I didn't find a fox there named Alay Flake. We searched through the computers and the only being in Zootopia named Alay Flake was a Saint Bernard."

Alay stopped for a second. She pulled back her lips and growled. "I hate cops," she hissed.

"Would you mind telling me who you are, Ms. Alay?"

"Officer Judy Hopps, I'll have you know that I changed my name," Alay snorted.

"Then why isn't it in the Personal Records, then?" Judy thumped her foot. She thought she stumped her, but Alay's response wasn't what Judy expected.

"Because nobody trusts a fox," Alay replied. "They all think that we're so evil. Even you."

Alay bent down towards Judy and got so close that their noses almost touched. Judy frowned deeply and stared into Alay's bright blue eyes. Alay set a smirk on her face.

"You're scared of me," Alay snickered.

"Alay, if you dare hurt Nick-"

"What makes you think I'd hurt him? Because I'm a fox, huh? Well, newsflash for you, Sweetheart. He's a fox too."

"I'm not stupid," Judy muttered, gritting her teeth. "And don't call me that, Pumpkin."

"Ah, revenge with the names, is it?"

"Alay Flake—if that's even your real name—I will find out who you are, and when I do, there will be big consequences!" Judy shouted.

"Quiet. Unless you want Nick to hear," Alay cooed. Judy's face began to grow red.

"What's this to you? A game?" Judy growled.

"Oh, it's only a game of sweet revenge."

"What are you talking about?" Judy asked, perking up her droopy ears. Alay set on the fox smirk and raised her eyebrows.

"You're jealous, Ms. Hopps," Alay said.

"I am not!" Judy exclaimed.

"Then why are you looking out for Nick?" Alay asked.

"Because he's my friend," Judy replied.

"Judy Hopps, he's more than that to you," Alay spoke. "But it's too late now, bunny. He's mine now. Just thinking, how strange a fox and a rabbit relationship may be."

Judy thumped her foot over and over again. "I do NOT have feelings for Nick. He's just my best friend and I want to look out for him. And since I don't know who you really are, it makes me worried for Nick!"

"Because you have feelings for him…"

"Argh!" Judy exclaimed, furious. Then she did something unexpected. She grabbed Alay by her shirt collar and yanked her down towards her. Panic spread on Alay's face for a moment.

"Alay Flake, if you dare hurt Nick in any way, you will regret it deeply. I have no idea who you are, but Nick is my friend and I don't want him to be hurt anymore, you understand?!"

Judy pushed Alay back. Alay almost stumbled backwards, but she straightened herself up.

"I never knew that you had that much strength in you," she chuckled. But Judy was not amused.

"You remember what I said, Alay," Judy sniffed. "And just keep in mind that I'm even stronger. If you hurt Nick, you are going down. Bunny style."

"Bunny style?" Alay laughed. "I'm sooooo scared."

"Hmm, well you should be," Judy said. "Because I'm a lot stronger than you think."

Judy spun around and began to walk away. She felt pretty good about herself. She let a smirk grow across her face as she turned back around to look at Alay.

"Oh, and Alay."

Alay looked at Judy.

Judy sniffed. "You should keep in mind that there is nothing I do better than revenge."

Alay stood there in shock, definitely not expecting those words from an innocent bunny like Judy.

With those last words, Judy hopped off.

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Oh, and if ya'll didn't catch this, this chapter was based off of Taylor Swift's song "Better Than Revenge," in her Speak Now album.