Chapter 11: Capybara Coast


The weekend, the only few days of the week that can be either the most or least stressful. Sometimes folks find themselves along the middle, stressing over a stress-less day like planning a birthday party, an outing with friends, solving a case involving many deaths, the list goes on.

Judy Hopps wanted to enjoy her weekend, something she always did back at home in Bunnyburrows. But work can sometimes be ruthless in schedule planning, and the ZPD is no exception. However, Chief Bogo was proud of Judy's hard work and dedication to protecting the city and upholding the law, he wanted Judy to take time off for what she and Nick brought to his precinct.

Considering the recent events of car chases, a firefight with Jack Fowler, her encounter with Amir Yote, and the sudden arrival of the ZBNT, yeah Judy deserves a break.

Happily accepting Bogo's offer, Judy sets off back to her apartment to change into some regular clothes in preparation for her day off.

But before she could, her phone goes off, Nick Wilde being on the other end of the line.

He offers Judy if she wish to join him in a little sightseeing, and without questions she agrees to tag along. Her plans set, Judy sets off to meet Nick at his van just parked around the block from her apartment. It still baffles Judy on why Nick would be content in living in a van, but perhaps someday he will change.

Until that day comes, Judy is anxious to explore more of Zootopia.

After a quick change of clothes, Judy meets up with her partner and friend Nick, who just finished talking with Finnick before the small fox drives off with the van.

Nick greets Judy, in return Judy simple nudges Nick's shoulder with a fist bump. The two always wanted to simply hang out. Despite differences in species, they surprisingly had some things in common such as music, hiking, the list goes on.

With Finnick taking the van, Judy and Nick have no choice but to walk, although neither didn't mind the exercise.

Judy was still in awe of Zootopia. The variety of species residing in the metropolis, many venues of entertainment, and the easy access to all kinds of food, the small things in a city that really wowed her on how she missed out on luxuries like these. But she also had to consider the city life being stressful at some points; traffic, busy schedules, simple pleasuries like open space to breathe, rude and noisy animals, these factors she considered the pros and cons of city life, which she's grateful to have a home back in Bunnyburrows for a simple and happy life.

Nick could notice the widen eyes of surprise from Judy as she took in the better side of Zootopia. He still held some resentment towards certain areas of the city, but thanks to Judy's positive view on life, he held some hope that there's good folk.

Which reminded him on why he wanted to take Judy out. For a country rabbit like her, they usually are more inland, and it gave Nick an idea on where there next stop should be.

"Yo Carrots, you ever been to a beach?" Nick asked.

Judy replied with a simple head shake. Since growing up, the closest to a beach was either a lake, or a massive waterfall if you take in note from her prior case.

A small grin went across Nick as he started scheming a plot to make this day more fun. He quickly snagged Judy's hand, forcing her to follow him rather quickly.

Judy went along with Nick's antics, but a small amount of worry plagues her mind on what Nick was planning.


After passing a few blocks downtown, Nick pulls Judy into a sports retail shop in search for some swimming suits. Judy caught on what Nick meant when he asked earlier about whether or not she's been at a beach. Sure she's excited to witness her first beach, but she's rather concern on why Nick seemed so eager in going.

And her question was soon answered when Nick returned from an aisle, bikini in hand.

"Come on Carrots, it matches your eyes?" Nick teased, waving the purple bikini in front of Judy's face.

She quickly snatched the swimsuit out of Nick's hands before lightly punching him in the gut in anger. Nick didn't mind, the sight of Judy blushing madly was entertaining.

"I swear Nick if this actually fits me..." Judy grumbled under breath as she enters a fitting room to try on the swimsuit of Nick's choice.

While Judy went to go try on the swimsuit, Nick enters the fitting room across to try on some new trunks he stumbled upon.

A few moments later, Nick emerges from his fitting room, admiring the baggy trunks and his own image in front of a full mirror.

"Looking good Wilde, looking good." Nick said to himself.

He turned towards Judy's room, anxious to see what Judy would like in a bikini. His first thoughts would be Judy being quite embarassed, and he was spot on when she peeked her head out of the door of the fitting room.

What Nick didn't take in account was Judy's figure. He had a good idea on Judy's dimensions and such, but once seeing it in display, Nick almost shuttered in awe the beauty Judy displayed.

"Keep your dirty comments to yourself Wilde, you're paying." Judy huffed, returning back into the fitting room to change.

"Yes ma'am."

Once purchasing their new swimgear, Nick led Judy further down the city past the buzzing streets to a more spacious district in Zootopia.

Judy gazed out in awe at the sight of her first beach. The calm water gently brushing against the shoreline and the other citizens enjoying the area was the epitome of peace.

"Wow, it's so beautiful." Judy whispered.

"Welcome to Capybara Coast. Come on Carrots, let's go find a spot."

Nick quickly rented some beach umbrellas and towels from a local vendor and hurried onto the sand to claim a spot. What he should've realized the scorching heat emitting from the sand, courtesy from the sun radiating above.

Judy couldn't help but laugh at Nick's dismay. The academy trained her to toughen out these minor obstacles in every district in Zootopia. In a way, this was a walk in the park.

After setting up a spot at the beach, Nick and Judy went to some nearby restrooms to change into their swimswuits. It was time to enjoy the day.

The duo raced out towards the water and dove under a passing wave. The water may have been salty, but the cool, crisp, and refreshing feel of it compensated. Nick then proceeded playfully splashing Judy, in which she did in return. Judy knew aleady but being reminded again was the best thing she realized, Nick made here happy. A fox, the animal and once preyed on rabbits like herself, is her best friend. And Nick too thought the same.

Who would've guess that the unlikely duo that started off as enemies would end up being the closest of friends, and perhaps closer someday.

But with that thought aside, Judy and Nick focused more on enjoying their day off at the beach. Some time later, several children and adults recognized Judy and Nick, their heroes after solving the Nighthowler Case. It wasn't a surprise the two were greeted like celebrities but they requested to be treated like regular guests.

Abidding to their request, the beachgoers continued on their day while the children plead to Judy to play with them. She couldn't disagree, she didn't mind children.

The rest of the day was nothing but fun and relaxation. Nick watched on as Judy and the children played beach soccer and other sports. It dawned on Nick that he and Judy haven't eaten anything since this morning and thought an early dinner wouldn't hurt.

Nick quickly pulled up his phone and dialed a number to his to go friend for food.

"Hey Amir its Nick. I got a request, how good are you at preparing sushi?"


A/N: Another chapter down. Finally we can enter some fun chapter. But be ready as upcoming chapters will get darker. Anyway, I do hope you're enjoying the series so far. As always, take care and hope to hear from you soon!- Poshil