A.N Late update again. Sorry, guys, had training for a journalism contest, no bragging intended.
Grand Pangolin Arms | 8:39 AM | Judy's POV
Ugh... What time is it? How long have I been asleep? Why does it matter? Right, three days off. Now what? I guess I could type up the report, but... I left my computer at the ZPD! Dang... Now what? I guess I'll just... lay here...
*bzzt* *bzzt*
New Message from: Slick
"Hey, Carrots. How you doing?"
Should I? Yeah, probably...
Slick
Hey, Carrots. How
you doing?
Tired...
Right... want me to
come over
Not now Nick. I
prefer solitude
right now.
I see... you should
start writing your
report...
Left my computer
at the precinct.
Oh make a draft then.
"Huh?"
XXX-XXX-XXX
Unknown Number
Answer Decline
Hold on, Nick. Someone's
calling me.
Sure
Should... I answer this mammal? I don't even know this number... Nah, I shouldn't, unless... it could be important! Tapping answer, I... oh, sweet cheese and crackers...
"Good morning, Sugar!" A cocky voice said. "How are you?"
"How... how did you get this number?!"
"I have people I know, Sugar."
"Don't. Call. Me. Sugar." I spat.
"As if your partner doesn't do the same, does he, Carrots?" He smiled.
"H-how-?"
"Your near-celebrity status, Sugar." Again with the disgusting nickname. "Anyway, I'm solely calling you for one purpose; let's make a deal." He sipped his red wine, ad he stares at me with his maroon eyes that practically shouts trouble.
"No." I bluntly said as I hang up. Jeez, that buck... He thinks he could call me as if we were friends! What a creep!
XXX-XXX-XXX
Unknown Number
Answer Decline
Oh, no... I tap decline.
XXX-XXX-XXX
Unknown Number
Answer Decline
Again... I tap decline.
XXX-XXX-XXX
Unknown Number
Answer Decline
Again...
XXX-XXX-XXX
Unknown Number
Answer Decline
"What?!"
"Woah, woah! Calm down there, hun. No need to go savage on me. Hah!" He snickered. Grr...
"Anyway, again, as I said earlier, I say we make a deal." He smirked.
"What deal?" I asked.
"Alright, here it is. If you date me, and I date you,-"
"No."
"You didn't even let me finish!" He giggled. "You're a feisty one." He laughed. Ugh...
"Just get on with it!"
"Alright! Jeez. Anyway, if we date," He said so casually, it's disgusting...
"I can help you find your mate's killer."
H-huh?
"How did you know about that?!"
"Don't you watch ZNN, babe?"
"... Why should I date someone, just to find the killer?" I asked him, crossing my arms in expectation.
"Because, Hopes, I have... you could say; colleagues, in my business." He said. What does he mean by "colleagues."
"What do you mean by; colleagues?" I skeptically asked.
"I have people I know in the ZPD, sugarplum!" He smirked. "A little persuading, and they'll start cracking down the case!" He said. What if... what if it's actually true? What if... he could find Henry's killer? I don't like Percy in the slightest, but Henry would like it if he had justice... Ugh... it's all too confusing!
"I'll... I'll call you back!" I said.
"Alright suga-" He was cut off as I hang up. Argh! Should I?!
New Message from: Slick
"You there Judy?"
1955 Cypress Lane | Nick's POV
Carrots❤️❤️
You there Judy?
Yeah! I'm here.
What's up
Nick, i need advice.
What kind?
Well… its a little
controversial
Im listening
Alright... well, this
buck said he has
people he know
in the ZPD, and
if i date him...
he will ask his
colleagues to
investigate it
No
Just because Henry's gone, doesn't mean that he must have justice!
No?
Yes, Carrots. No.
But why?
You can't trust bucks
out of random, and besides,
the case is already closed.
Nick, im a police
officer of the law,
and I need to give
justice to Henry!
But Judy! You cant
trust him! It's in
the past.
Nick, your acting REALLY
weird. I'm sorry Nick, but
i have to do this.
... Another.
Judy's POV
Nick has been acting pretty weird, lately. Doesn't he care about Henry? I know he must've felt a little jealous, but... Enough about him, I've made my decision.
XXX-XXX-XXX
Unknown Number
Cancel
"Ah! Sugar, finally made your decision? I understand, you don't want to date me, but-"
"Fine."
"Wait, what?" Percy exclaimed with a surprised face.
"I... said... fine. I'll date you."
"Wow! Didn't take you for that type, Hopps! Alright, fantastic!" He grinned. Ugh... "Anyway, at around, let's say; five o'clock? Wear something fancy." He smiled.
"And where could I get the money?" I skeptically asked.
"I knew you weren't that fortunate, that's why I bought you one in advance."
"I would knock you out right now, if I could!"
"Then I would file an assault." He sipped his wine. "Anyway, goodbye, Sugar." He grinned.
"Stop calling me that!" I shouted, but he already hung up on me! Jeez...
Nick's POV
I... couldn't believe it, Judy actually chose to go with him. Stupid... stupid... stupid! I swear... if he lays one paw on her...
*clang*
I'm... gonna... tear him to tiny, little, guts.
The Next Day | 9:59 AM | Judy's POV
Finishing the last of my breakfast, I continue to write the report on my phone. So far, I've had twelve pages, explaining every single detail. I was focused! I'm planning on finishing this tomorrow. Nothing should disturb me.
*knock* *knock*
Well... Maybe except that. Lazily walking to the door, I open it, and see... a mailbunny?
"Are you Miss Hopps?" The bunny said.
"Uh, yeah?"
"Your package." The bunny said, as he leaves a gift-wrapped box. The bunny said nothing more, as he leaves in a stride. Whom was this from? Shrugging, I pull the box in, and set it under the table for later.
"Hey, bunny! You should probably open that!" Pronk shouted. Sigh...
"Don't butt in! It could be private!" Bronx shouted back.
"Oh, shut up!"
"You shut up!"
Ugh... Maybe if I open it, they would shut up. I put the box on the bed, and lazily unwrap it. I open the box, and see... A silk black dress?! And, there's a note! I flip it open and it read:
Greetings, Sugar!
I bought this dress from the finest brand made from also the finest silk in all of the world, pre-matured in Savanna Central. In a total, this costs $7,000.
-Regards, Percy O'Buck
I couldn't believe it! He actually bought a two thousand dress, made from silk. Oh, sweet cheese and crackers, he's actually serious about it. Ugh... Anyway, I carefully take the dress, and felt its fabric. So smooth, I go over to the mirror, and imagined what it would look like on me. I hate to admit it, but it would actually look fitting on me... sigh it's all so complicated!
New message from an unknown number:
"Didya receive it Sugar?"
Ugh...
XXX-XXX-XXX
Didya receive it Sugar?
Yeah... why?
Oh, nothing. Just wanted to
see your reaction.
I'm speechless.
Pretty good, huh?
Fact, those silk worms were
carefully shipped, and
cared in Zootopia. This is
a limited edition, of
Armammali.
Armammali?! Only
the richest of the rich
go there!
Yep, and I am rich.
Anyway, i have business
proposals to attend to
see you later, Sugar
Btw, ill pick u up.
Wow, he is actually very serious about this whole date! He bought me a seven thousand black silk dress of Armammali! What's next?!
New Message from: an unknown number
"Oh, yeah. I sent someone to fix you up."
Wait, what?
6 Hours and 30 Minutes Later
"Aaaand... that's it, honey!" The over optimistic, and overdressed bunny said.
"Uhm... thank you." I awkwardly thanked her. I haven't seen my face yet, my fur feels thick and sticky. What if the makeup I have is super thick?!
"Anyway, hun. Just call Percy if you need me again!" She grinned as she gathers her stuff, and leave my apartment. I go to the mirror for the reveal...
I must say, I fit in this. No wonder it took... six hours…
*knock* *knock*
Hmm? That must be Percy. I open the door, and saw said bunny in an expensive-looking tuxedo.
"Evening, Sugar."
"I said stop calling me that..." I scolded him.
"Aww, it's cute for you." He said.
"What ever..."
*ding*
"Huh? Hold on, Hopps. Someone sent me a message." Percy said, as he sits on my bed with no permission. Ugh, he doesn't even know the basics. After about five minutes, or so...
"Alright! We're off." Percy said, as he opens the door, and... Nick?! What's Nick doing here? And, what's with his expression? He looks angry. "Huh, you must be Nick Wilde!" Percy said.
"Judy... who. Is. This?!" Nick pointed at Percy.
"Umm... Percy, meet Nick. Nick, meet Percy, the guy I told you about?" I nervously introduced. Oh, apple pie, what's gonna happen?
"What are you doing here?" Nick asked with an aggressive tone. Oh, no.
"Oh, I'm here to take this lovely lady out!" Percy grinned. And... OH, SWEET CHEESE AND CRACKERS! As Nick slammed the door, I could hear Percy's grunt from the way Nick slammed it to his face!
"Nick, why did you do that?!"
"Carrots, it's not worth it!" He shouted.
"What do you mean?! This is for Henry!"
"Why are you still so determined to find Henry's killer?! He's nothing! It's in the past!"
"Nick, do you know what you're saying?" I asked him carefully.
"Yes, I do, Judy. You can't keep doing this. Bogo's closed the case, Henry is gone, it's pointless!"
"Listen, I don't know why you are acting like this, but this is now a homicide case, Nick. I'm doing this for Henry." I firmly said. Nick was speechless, he looked at me with disbelief, I didn't know what to say. I quietly walked out of the apartment, with Nick's gaze following me. I sigh, and just went along with Percy.
"What was that all about?" Percy asked.
"Let's... just go."
Nick's POV
Judy...
A.N I have good news, and bad news. The good news is; I was chosen for a journalism contest, the bad news is; more of my time is being taken up. Expect slower updates. I'm sorry people, but fret not! I will NOT abandon this story! No way! NEVER!
