So, I don't know how much time has passed since I posted the last on and this one. I started writing this one immediately after I posted the last one. His death wasn't any easier to write then to read but trust me a twist is coming soon. We are starting a week after Emily found out the news about her boyfriend. Not much has changed. Emily has fallen into a depression. She hadn't gone back to work. Bogo had given her some time. She wanted to believe he was ok, that he survived but in her heart she knew what had become of him.

Emily was upset. It had been a week since the unfortunate end of her boyfriend. She still couldn't believe it had ended that way. She wanted to believe he had survived. But she knew that the vest wouldn't have done a damn thing. It could only stop pistol fire and the M14 was a very powerful rifle chambered in .308. the crooks were so evil they wouldn't even leave him to rest in peace. They probably took him and buried him somewhere outside of the city limits. She would never see him again.

James had returned the pistol along with his condolences. She took the pistol and started to yell at him. James stood there taking the abuse. She needed to vent she just listened to her.

"How could you, you son of a bitch? I told you to keep him safe! I thought you would protect him but I was wrong. Your own brother? Why did you wait at the car? Why did you let him go? Why didn't you stop him? Why?" She screamed out. She finished and started to cry. She couldn't hold it in. Daniel had always use to say "Don't let them ever see that they get too you." He had heard it from Nick Wilde.

She was crying into James's shoulder. He smiled and rubbed his paw between her eyes. She punched him. He looked down. She was mad. "I see why he loved you so much. You have a hell of an arm. You are a predator trapped in a prey's body." She smiled a little. He reminded her so much of Daniel it wasn't funny. When she returned to work, she wanted him to help her.

James said, "Oh I almost forgot I was sent to pick you up. Bogo wants you to help plan Daniel's memorial. Bogo said you need to help. You know him better than anyone else." It had been a week and since no word had been from the snow leopard everyone presumed he was gone.

Emily walked with James down to his car. It was a brand new Porche 911 GT3RS. It was orange with the black racing strips. "You know this is a much better car than the corvette Daniel had." He immediately regretted what he said. Emily punched him right in the mouth. He spits out some blood and said, "Deserved that one I am sorry." He smiled showing canines. Daniel always smiled in that way. He wasn't threatening her but it was just how he smiled. James was defiantly Daniel's brother. He acted the same way. Even though they were different species James had adopted all of Daniels sayings and the way that Daniel acted.

Emily walked sullenly down the stairs. She couldn't find joy in anything anymore. She hadn't looked at the truck or drove the corvette. A place in Bowling Green Kentucky had contacted her to give their condolences. They also told her they would be making a special corvette in Daniel's memory. It was a special corvette because only 500 were going to be made. A special VIN Number would be made for the car. It would be Valkyrie 1-500. Emily would have the first car. It was even more special as the VIN was just Valkyrie. (In my story the city of Zootopia is in the good old U.S.A.).

Emily walked with James. This was the first time the bunny walked anywhere since she meets Daniel. It was going to be hard for her to continue. She had failed her last psych evaluation. The chief was considering putting her on administrative leave but he wouldn't know what would happen. Would she even survive? Emily walked down the stairs and into the waiting squad car. "James, can you take me past where it happened? Please it will help me cope." Emily had another plan but had to convince James. He happily obliged. He had to help her in anyway. Daniel had made sure he would in case something happened to him. James turned down Martin Luther King JR boulevard. (In any town in the U.S.A. it is considered the most dangerous road for police officers. They are often attacked and shot at.) HE pulled the car up to where they had parked not but a week ago. Emily got out and walked around. In the gutter, she found an empty .308 casing. It was a special type and she had an idea pop into her head. It was not pleasant. They had taken everything from her. She was now enraged and was seeking revenge. Several times she tried to forget or forgive but looking at it now she could not forgive the injustice done to her. The press wouldn't leave her alone and she couldn't deal with it anymore. Her eyes burned with hatred of the mammal who took her whole world from her.

James saw Emily smile evilly. He though this isn't going to end well but if it was time for a rampage he was in. Emily walked back to the car. James looked over and said, "I'm going to help you. Since I had one the lottery on my 18th birthday I have all the firearms you could want." Emily smiled she knew it wasn't over. They still had a funeral to attend and a burial to deal with. Wen that was over she was taking an administrative leave. She would hunt down Austin and make sure he knew he had crossed the wrong mammal.

2 Weeks Later.

The entire police force was at the large church on the outskirts of town. They were still on call but they wouldn't have missed the funeral come hell or high water. Emily was dressed in all white. Most were in black but Emily had maintained she was not mourning but celebrating his life. She stood by the casket. Since the body had not been located it was empty but it was a closed casket funeral. She greeted each officer who gave their condolences. A slide show of as many pictures of him she could find. James had produces a lot of baby pictures and some teenagers but not terribly many. He favorites was Daniel sitting with his father in the stingray. She had wondered what had become of Daniel's father as he never spoke of him.

When James had spoken for a while, chocking back tear Emily climbed to the stage. She looked out over the crowd and smiled. She knew just about everyone in the room but some she didn't know. She spoke softly as she was trying not to cry. She was fighting a losing battle but held it together if she could.

"Thank you all for coming. We all knew Daniel was a crazy man but got his job done. Many a time he found unconventional ways to do so but got the job done. Nobody could have probably disliked him more than Chief Bogo. He was always on the chief's nerves and causing him to much paperwork." A ripple of laughter rolled through the crowd. "Many of you don't know a lot about the fine snow leopard. He drove a very nice car. You all never knew who the old stingy ray in the garage belonged to. It was Daniel's fathers." The mammals stiffen. The joked about the car and always tried to find out who owned it but never could. "He as many would call a right winged nut job. I find that term all true. He stuck to his guns. Especially this one." She pulled out his Sig Sauer. "It is inscribed on the slide.

Till my last breath

I know he meant that with all his heart. He also left this." She held up the small chain with Daniel's class ring on it. It was a dark black color but a bright red gemstone sat atop the ring.

"He loved me more than life itself. He has dove for bullets for me. He has shot and killed a jack rabbit that was assaulting me. He took a leopard Taser because an over zealot rabbit didn't like him. He almost lost his job due to what happened after wards. I have the video let's take a look."

The video from the day he left the hospital played over the big screen. Emily had walked away and Daniel got kicked by the rabbit. He picked up the buck and threw him through the glass at the reception desk. Every animal flinched. They had not seen this video footage before. Daniel was worn out. But the thing that disturbed the mammals the most were the old gunshot scars on his back.

Emily looked at the footage she smiles as a tear rolled down her face. "I know some of you know about Daniels scars but not the stories behind them." Her voice faltered. "Those two bullets wounds were from him trying to stop a school shooter at his high school. He subdued the shooter but not before taking two hits himself." She had tears in her eyes now. The next picture on the slide show rolled around. Everyone cringed. The massive scars on his chest were now visible. "As many of you know Daniel was a hustler before he worked for the ZPD. One mammal didn't take it as well. Austin Fangs decided to try and teach him a lesson." The name rolled of her tongue. More tears were rolling down her face. "Austin learned it didn't stop him and planned to take his revenge. Austin is the man who took our beloved snow leopard from us to soon." She couldn't stop. She was crying at this point. "I will bring him to justice. Even if It is not the kind that he deserves." Emily walked of the stage. She took the badge off her dress. She took the pins out of the back. With a hard smack, she pounded the badge into the casket. After that she sat down next to James.

A song started to play. It was IF I DIE YOUNG by The Band Perry.

Next came a song from Tim McGraw called If you are reading this.

After it came I Drive Your truck by Lee Brice.

Several more country songs played. The room was silent except for a crying rabbit in the front row. She still remembered when they read his will out.

Flashback to will reading.

In the unfortunate event of my death. I wish to leave all my earthly possessions to one Emily Gibson. I have no contact with my family. I leave my apartment and corvette to "Carrots." Take care of her. You have probably heard the story behind it so you know what it means. The apartment is also left in your name along with all my firearms. I have talked to Johnathan Ford and you can live there. Everything is yours. Please promise me you won't forget me. I know I am in the best of company but you must stay strong. I love you.

Daniel William Sofield.

Back to present.

She sat in the front row. All the officers had filled out. Two officers had been assigned to watch the casket till the morning when the burial would happen. Emily laid down in front of the casket. She didn't want to leave and the officers stood there watching over the casket and the now sleeping rabbit.

Next morning.

Emily woke with the sun. She didn't want to go to the grave side but promised herself she would. She walked with the pallbearer and the casket to the hearse. A line of officers stood at attention in full gala uniform. When the casket had come out the officers snapped to attention and saluted. She saluted back while she walked to the hearse. After the body, had been loaded she walked over to the old corvette. James was waiting in the shotgun seat. As the left the church she made sure to spin the tires on the old car. Daniel said the if he went first she better leave some serious black marks and make enough smoke for him to smell from heaven. She happily obliged. They drove to country on the radio. Daniels favorite radio station suddenly stopped the music.

Dear listeners. Today is a sad day for a very special person. Emily Gibson has lost her best friend, partner, and boyfriend. Daniel Sofield was killed in the line of duty three weeks ago. He was a faithful listener of our station so we wish to dedicate the afternoon show to his memory. From now on the Afternoon Ride is now Daniel's Country Ride. Fight the good fight my friend. Your hour is done. We thank you for your service. Fly on my boy Fly on.

Emily was crying. James looked over and said. "I called the station and they happily obliged to rename the afternoon ride. He will not be forgotten." They arrived at the cemetery. Daniel and Emily's patrol car sat on the grass next to the open grave side. Once everyone had been seated and taps had been played. A voice came over the radio. It was Clawhauser. He had elected to put out Daniel's End of watch call.

10-3

Officer Sofield Officer Sofield Officer Sofield

Code 10-3

It is with a heavy heart we broadcast the passing of Officer Sofield.

Those who worked for and with [name] found it impossible not to respect him and value his tremendous sense of humor. His dedication to his friends and the Zootopia Police Department is well known by all and highly valued. He impacted and gained the respect of so many in his short time here with us on Earth.

We know James will watch over his best friend and colleges.

[Pause]

Sargent Sofield, 76251. Respond now to your final assignment. You will be missed. God speed my brother. God speed."

Clawhauser was now crying over the radio. Everyone at the funeral was in tears as well.

Ready, Aim, Fire.

Ready, Aim, Fire.

Ready, Aim, Fire.

After the last shot rang out Emily got up from her chair. She walked over to the casket. "I am sorry it ended this way. I will find the man who did this to you. Come hell or high water he will get what is coming to him. She set empty brass casing on the casket. She walked over to the corvette. Dropped the convertible top and drove off.

How about now? Crying yet, I'm not. It's just sweat in my eyes. We now know emily is going to make Austin pay for what he did. I don't know if you have seen the deadpool movie or the episode of archer where they go on a rampage? Those are child's play compared to the rampage soon impending. Remember hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. James is going with her and that could end badly. But could it lead to something else? He is so much like Daniel she might fall for James? But what about the unlikely friend that is soon to come? Remember its who you least exact.

As always,

Until next time.

The Valkyrie