Hey guys Price here and welcome to Chapter 28 of Zootopian Assassins! I am so excited to finally be back to writing for this because I have been so distracted lately it isn't even funny. Thank god for the weekly uploads and my burst of writing, eh? But yeah, I really enjoyed writing last Chapter, especially the fight scenes, and I also liked showing off a bit of Lumi's gun otaku-ness. She's a fan of guns. Like, a huge fan. Yes, I reiterate, she is keeping the AA-12, though it likely won't come into play until a bit later in the story. I tried to show that the other Assassins – more so Nick, Judy, and Danny than the other Reclute – knew about Lumi's ability to go Savage if pushed, but they've never seen it up close or at all, or at least from her. Because, most of the time, Lumi is as friendly as can be to other mammals, so Danny's a bit shocked to see that the whole 'Reversion' thing is true. And yes, that's what I'll be calling the ability, and those who share it will be called...well, I'm gonna steal the term from a favorite author of mine, but they'll be called either Reverters or Primals. Still undecided on the name so far. Anyway, this is getting long enough, I think it's time to get...onto the story!

Is was awake and active the moment Danny told him Lumi had reverted, and he silently swore the fact Danny had decided to take her on a Contract without him despite the knowledge she could do this if pushed too far. Everyone had a breaking point where a little bit of their primeval instincts and other, similar things came out to play, Lumi just so happened to have her family and friends as a berserk button. Is was still on the fence if that was a good thing or not.

"I'll be right there, Danny. Whatever you do, don't let her out of your sight. Even if she seems fine, you never know. Even if you're her friend, she may mistake you." Is warned, hearing a scoff from the other end.

"Uh, thanks, but I don't think that will be a problem. You see...everyone else is dead." Is blinked in surprise at that, but then remembered it was Lumi. He really shouldn't be surprised at this point.

"Scale?" Is asked, already out the door after a quick peek at Aukusta to make sure she was asleep and hurriedly changing into his Brotherhood garb.

"I'm thinking a ten. Maybe an eleven." Danny answered, Is actually freezing at the answer before scowling.

"What did she do this time?" The Hare asked, legitimate worry filling his voice.

"Um...she used two blocks of C4 – still not sure when or how the Brotherhood acquired that – and two shotguns. One looked like an M4 with a pump, sort of, and the other she called an...huh? Oh, okay. Thanks." Is furrowed his eyebrow in confusion, not really understanding. "Okay, sorry. Geez. Okay, sorry about that, Is. Lumi was...ahem, correcting me on the guns. She said they were a Franchi Sporting Purpose Automatic Shotgun Model 15 and an Atchisson Assault Shotgun."

"Oh. I take it she made use of them?" Is inquired, a scoff coming from the other end. Is stepped out into the chilly Tundra Town air, glancing around before setting off towards the train station.

"You could say that. Seriously, I hope you have a strong stomach." Danny answered, chuckling softly then stopping quickly.

"...I'm not even going to comment on that." Is remarked as he stepped into an alley and, after checking to see if it was clear, fired his Rope Launcher and pulled himself up onto the roof. He set off once more at a light sprint.

"Yeah, that was a stupid thing to say. Please hurry, though. I'm not sure how this works and I don't want to accidentally set her off." Danny said, Is nodding more to himself and out of habit than anything.

"Oh I wouldn't worry too much. If she reverted to save you I doubt she's going to attack you." A dull thud and a screech of surprise sounded from the phone, and Is winced.

"Oh god, Lumi no!" Danny shouted, a huff reaching Is' ears soon after.

"You know, there are words and phrases that I really need to stay away from when dealing with Lumi." Is said to himself, shaking his head in slight annoyance. "I'll be there as soon as possible Danny. Hold tight." He disconnected the call and glanced to his left as the night train entered his view. He jumped to the next building easily, the train rapidly approaching, and he pushed off as hard as he could, firing his Rope Launcher into the train as it sped past and nearly having his arm torn from its socket from the sudden jerk. He slammed against the metal and hoped that nobody heard the impact. He settled into where he lay as best as possible and waited.

When the train left Tundra Town – very nearly smashing him against the wall, of which he narrowly fit under – he tried to recall which part of the city the building was. When he remembered, he quickly released the Rope Launcher from where it was still stuck in the metal and let himself slide to the end of the car before he planted his feet against the edge and pushed off to his right, firing his Rope Launcher ahead of where he was to account for the travel time and the speed of which he would be jerked.

Pulling himself onto the roof, he set off quickly, trying to reach the building as quickly as possible.

Danny ducked and rolled as Lumi leapt at him again, his mind working overtime to figure out why she was suddenly attacking him. Logic dictated Lumi had reverted to protect him, so why the sudden switch to aggression? It didn't make any sense.

"Come on, Lumi, why are you doing this?" He asked, though he knew it was useless. He'd just been standing there with Lumi seeming to finally calm down, but she'd suddenly gone rigid and turned, lashing out with her jaws towards his stomach and sending him falling back in surprise. "Come on, stop this! There's no reason for it, I'm a friend!" He shouted, dodging another leap. That one had been way too close for comfort. It would seem he'd have to fight if he wanted to hold out long enough.

When Lumi leaped next, he ducked under it and pulled the Walther at her hip free, pointing it at her warningly when she turned. Lumi froze all but the snarl that formed on her lips, circling around the Cheetah as if she knew what the gun was.

'Yeah, you remember what you've done with this thing, don't you?' Danny thought, licking his lips nervously as the Vixen continued to circle. Danny eyed the pouches on her side that held the C4, wondering if he could get to them. He'd have to try.

"Come get me, Keto." Danny muttered, tossing the gun aside and raising his paws in a defensive stance. Lumi eyed the gun for a long moment before dashing forward, leaping at him with jaws wide. Danny ducked under her again and ripped the pouches from the belt, though he was unable to pull the detonator free as well, which fell to the floor.

Lumi rolled to her paws, her lips still pulled back in a snarl, and her gaze flicked between the pouches and the detonator. Danny saw the recognition in her eyes, and they both leapt for it. Danny's paw wrapped around it as Lumi's jaws snapped shut on his forearm. Danny hissed as her lower jaw found purchase in his skin while the upper jaw bounced off the plates harmlessly, and he used his other paw to pry her lower jaw off his arm and pushed her away. She leapt again and he brought his legs up as he leaned back, flipping her over him with a kick and rolling with the movement. He came up and turned quickly, tossing the pouches towards the wall. Lumi watched them sail, then turned back to Danny. He clicked the detonator and the wall exploded outward with a resounding BOOM!that made both him and Lumi flinch, and he began to mentally count down to when the cops would likely arrive. He didn't have long.

Lumi flinched when the wall was destroyed, but didn't otherwise react. They stood where they were for a long minute, and Danny glanced towards the hole. She charged and Danny screwed his eyes shut, preparing for the worst, when a yelp made him open his eyes. He stared in shock at what he saw before him.

Is stumbled to a stop at the sound of an explosion, his eyes going wide in shock and fear as he realized what the sound might mean.

"No..." He mumbled, staying frozen for a few seconds before shaking himself and dashing forward again, now well beyond fearing the worst.

As the building came into view, he noticed the hole in the wall and, with the building separated from his by a single street, pushed off the edge of the roof as hard as he could. He fired his Rope Launcher and prayed he didn't miscalculate.

Is swung through the dust unharmed, his eyes locking onto Lumi as the Rope Launcher barb slung back into where it lay when not used. He collided with the Vixen, sending her to the floor with a yelp and sliding for a few feet before stopping. Is lay on top of her, panting as he stared down at the Vixen. She stared back up at him, her eyes still savage, and Is waited to see what would happen.

"What in the hell...?" Danny said, Is looking up towards him. Lumi used the distraction to great effect, her head lurching up and wrapping her jaws around his throat, rearing up and pinning him to the floor. Danny gasped and made to held, but Is held up a paw as he grimaced against the pressure Lumi's jaws provided. She growled, but that was quickly replaced by a whine of confusion as she took a breath. She breathed deeply, hesitantly releasing Is' neck as she raised her head and looked down at him, tilting her head.

"Yeah, you recognize me, don't you, Lumi?" Is asked calmly, Lumi whining in confusion again as she slowly lowered her head towards his again, taking a deep breath. Is closed his eyes in case his scent of Mate wasn't enough to discourage the scent of food, preparing for the worst. A warm, wet presence on his cheek made his eyes snap open. Lumi's tongue disappeared into her mouth as he did, and she leaned down again and licked his cheek. Is smiled. "There ya go, girl." He said softly, Danny watching from where he'd been the entire time, feeling a small flicker of hope at Lumi's actions take root. Lumi's jaws parted, but all that escaped was a slight wheeze. She closed her jaws, then tried again.

"I-Is. Mate." She rasped out, Is smiling further.

"That's right, Lumi. Mate." He affirmed, moving to sit up. Lumi placed a paw on his chest and pushed him down, Is blinking.

"No. Mate." Is flushed as he realized what she meant, and he glanced at Danny.

"Uh, Lumi, we don't have time. The cops will likely..." Is trailed off when Lumi growled, his eyes widening.

"No knot. Hare. Time." She growled, Is rolling his eyes.

"Okay, one, Hares are not that easy with our Mate. Two, not having a knot means nothing. We still do mandatory cuddle time." He said, Lumi growling in frustration above him. "But we do have a place. If you can wait twenty minutes, we can be up all night if you want." Lumi paused to consider that. She nodded her head. "Good. Now, can I get up?" Lumi removed her paw and backed away, glancing at Danny.

"Sorry." She apologized as the Cheetah looked at her.

"I'm not even going to ask what made you do that, Lumi, because I honestly don't care. Just keep it under control next time." He warned, Lumi nodding her head. Danny walked past her and out the hole in the wall, Is watching him go. He turned back to his Mate.

"Think you can stand?" He asked, Lumi raising herself up easily. She dusted off her paws and Is arched an eyebrow.

"Well, that was fun. Now, where did my Walther go...?" Lumi walked off in search of the pistol, leaving Is to stare after her. After processing his thoughts, he blinked.

"Wait, wait, wait. Are you telling me that entire thing was fake!?" He shouted, Lumi looking up at him.

"Yeah." She answered, looking back down and letting out a happy sound as she bent down and picked up her Walther. She looked back to Is as she holstered it. "Well, the last bit with you was. Me attacking Danny was real. Really need to practice more so I can control it better." She admitted, and Is let out a slightly relieved sigh.

"Well, you could also not revert." He suggested, Lumi shrugging as she walked past him.

"Not something I can control, Is. Just happens." She pointed out, Is huffing. He made to argue further when police sirens reached his ears.

"We'll continue this later. Right now, we should go." He said, Lumi nodding. They both rushed out of the hole in the wall, sprinting across the street and into the alley. Lumi fired her Rope Launcher first, then Is followed when she pulled herself up as the squad cars squealed to a halt at the building's entrance and various officers stepped out, quickly entering the building.

When they arrived home, Is turned to face Lumi only to stop when he saw her grin as the lock clicked into place behind her, her paw dropping down to her side from having turned the mechanism.

"So...all night, huh?" She asked suggestively, Is frowning.

"Lumi, we need to discuss the whole 'reversion' thing fir-" Is was cut off by Lumi dashing forward and placing her muzzle to his, Is freezing in surprise before deciding to just bring the subject up in the morning.

As they stumbled towards the couch, Lumi knew it was going to be a fun night.

Danny stepped into his home with a small sigh, walking down the hall and into his room. He approached the far wall and – reaching out with the Sense – pressed a certain part of the wall. It silently rotated to reveal a small indented space that he kept all his gear in.

Danny reached up and pulled off his mask, placing it on the small stand made for it. He pulled the wrapped Kyoketsu Shogei from it's location on his belt and hung it from the small upturned hook towards the right side of the space. He reached up and pulled off the top section of the outfit, shaking his head briefly as he walked over to the bed and placed it down on the blanket. He unlatched the right bracer and set it down, moving to do the same to the left when a creak sounded out behind him. Danny spun, extending the blade as he did so, and very nearly stabbed his brother in the neck. Danny quickly retracted his arm, letting the blade slide back into its compartment as his brother stared in shock.

"Sorry about that Ben, but you should know not to sneak up on me." Danny remarked, unlatching the bracer and setting it down on the bed. Ben cleared his throat awkwardly.

"Right. Are you just now getting home?" He asked, Danny turning to face him in answer. Clawhauser looked down, saw the blood on Danny's outfit, and averted his gaze. "Oh."

"Sorry, but it's necessary. Should be hearing about it in the morning, though." Danny said, Clawhauser sighing.

"Who went?" He asked, Danny glancing down at his robes briefly.

"Me and L-" Danny cut himself off, not knowing if Ben knew the various other Brothers' and Sisters' names. "A Recluta." He finished, Ben nodding.

"They that good?" Ben asked, Danny pausing to think.

"They definitely know how to shoot guns. Seriously, I do hope you never have to see what a twelve gauge slug does to a Wolf's head." He finally answered, Ben shivering. "But yes, they are definitely skilled outside of guns. Knives, for example, as well as close combat." There was a slight pause as Danny considered the way Is and Lumi had nearly been caught. "I do hope she never has to use those skills against the Boys and Girls in Blue."

"Do you think she would?" Ben asked, a tad nervously, and Danny hesitated.

"I...honestly couldn't tell you. Maybe, maybe not. Depends on how far she gets pushed, I suppose." He answered, wishing he could do better, but his brother nodded. "Go on back to bed. I just need to get this clean and I'll be going to sleep too." Danny said, Ben nodding after a few seconds of indecision.

"I'll see you in the morning, Danny." He said as he stepped out, Danny smiling as he pulled the blood stained outer layer off.

"Yeah. In the morning." He agreed, though nobody heard him, and he stepped out of his bedroom and into the small laundry room off to the side. He tossed the outfit in the washer, then set it and walked back into his room. He pulled the shirt off, hanging it on the armor stand in the middle of the indent in his wall. He hung the pants on a hook and put the boots in front of the stand, then turned and picked up the bracers, setting them on the ledge made for them.

With a sigh, Danny sat down on the bed and waited, ears straining for the ding! that told him the washer was done.

When it finally came, he stood and walked out of his and into the other room, opening the washer and, nodding his head at the clean outfit, hung it on a small hook off to the side to dry. He smiled, content with a job well done despite what had almost happened near the end, then winced and shook his wrist. He looked down, frowning at the shallow puncture wounds Lumi biting him had caused even through the leather of the bracer's underside. He turned and walked out of the laundry room, looking for a med kit he knew was somewhere around the house.

The morning after the Contract had been completed, Nick stepped into the ZPD with Judy right behind him, waving in greeting to Clawhauser. The Cheetah waved back, then gestured for them to come over. Nick figured they had enough time, so he approached.

"Hey, Donuts, how're you doing?" He asked, leaning against the desk as best he could. Suffice to say, that wasn't going to work. He stepped back so Clawhauser could see him.

"Good, good." Clawhauser answered, then glancing around quickly. "So, Danny told me he and Lumi went out on a Contract last night." He whispered, Judy and Nick glancing at each other.

"They did?" Judy asked, furrowing her brow.

"Yeah. Did you guys not know?" Clawhauser asked, Nick shaking his head.

"No, nobody informed us. In fact, they should have reported on it as soon as they were done." Nick answered, frowning at how the two had failed to report back. "Did Danny say anything that would make them stop from reporting back?" He asked, Clawhauser thinking.

"No, not that I can remember, at least. It's likely they just forgot for some reason or another. They'll probably report back later." Clawhauser said reassuringly, Judy and Nick nodding hesitantly.

"Well, thanks for the update. We'll see you later, Ben." Judy said, the cheetah waving in farewell as they made their way to the Bullpen. They stepped inside and made their way to their seat, Wolford keeping his gaze on them a moment longer than most of the other mammals. He stared for a few seconds longer, then returned his gaze to his partner Nadine.

After a minute or two passed, the door opened and Chief Bogo entered to the usual fanfare. He glanced at Nick and Judy, then returned his gaze to the folder in his paws. The noise died down quickly as the other officers realized he wasn't telling them to be quiet like usual. A few shared concerned looks at the unusual response.

"Last night, there was an explosion at an abandoned building. It is unclear if the explosion was accidental or purposeful, but there were no survivors. The mammals inside the building were all killed by either stab, slash, or gunshot wounds with a few from explosion wounds. What they have in common, however, is this." The projector in the ceiling came to life, projecting a female Wolf with the upper half of her head blown off from her lower jaw, and Judy blanched at the image. A necklace holding the Templar Cross lay next to her. "Ballistic analysis has determined the wound to be from a twelve gauge slug round that impacted her jaw and decapitated her, and a great many other Wolves in the room had similar wounds, but some had pistol wounds." Murmuring began at that, and Wolford raised his paw. Bogo motioned him to speak.

"Sir, is it possible we could be dealing with something a little...out of our league?" He asked, concern heavy both in his voice and on his face. "I mean, they clearly have access to firearms and know how to use them very well, and somebody there had access to explosives. With all due respect, sir, this is something for the ZBA or ZIA, is it not?" A few officers murmured agreement, but it was obvious Wolford had only wanted to ask an extremely needed question. And he was right. This was something for the ZIA or ZBA.

"While I do agree this may be out of our league, I can safely say without a doubt that the mammals who did this –" Bogo gestured to the carnage again "– will not harm any of us in here." Wolford looked confused for a moment, then understanding dawned in his expression.

"How can you be so certain, sir?" Rhinowitz asked, Bogo sighing as he gestured to the grate in the center of the room. Every officer turned their head to it, eyes locked on the metal intently.

"You can come down now." The grate fell to the floor and a familiar shape fell with it, rolling to a stand. Nadine started, one paw going to the taser at her hip, then stopping as recognition settled. She frowned as the Cheetah looked around.

"Hey." He said, waving his paw in greeting before walking down the aisle and stepping up next to Bogo. Everybody watched in silence, a few officers glancing at each other. "What, no fanfare or anything?" He looked up at Bogo. "They always this rude?"

"Hey!" A female Wolf – Judy believed her name was Barker or something similar – at the back of the room exclaimed.

"Please do not insult my officers, Assassin. You're already on thin ice due to your profession." Bogo warned, Danny blinking.

"It's a life." He said, the Cape Buffalo looking down at him briefly.

"I'm...sorry?"

"I said this is a life. You don't just walk away from the Brotherhood without a very good reason." He paused as he seemed to realize the implications of the words. "I don't mean that we kill anybody who wants to leave, they just can't ever come back and forfeit whatever connections they had as a Brother or Sister. We may be Assassins, but we aren't savages." The last line was said with humor, though few of the officers assembled found it funny.

"Of which your performance last night was a marvelous indication." Bogo snarked, Danny hanging his head slightly as he sighed.

"That particular Sister has a fondness for guns, Chief Bogo, I will admit. The effects the bullets have on flesh are rather grievous, especially with the shotgun she recently acquired, but they do as intended and she displays a rather unique...shall we say ability that is useful even at the worst of times. Rest assured, I have no intention of letting any of your officers suffer a single scratch from the Brotherhood." He said reassuringly, Wolford glancing at his partner.

"And the other mammals, the ones you fight; what about them?" He asked, Danny pausing to contemplate the answer he would give.

"If you inquire about their safety, then I say the mammals in charge absolutely have to go. The mooks, on the other paw...well, that just depends on if you or we get to them first." Danny answered, letting the implications of what would happen if the Brotherhood found them first would be. They were fairly obvious. "If you inquire about your safety, on the other paw, that I have no control over. It will all depend on how careful you are, as well as how willing you are to defend yourself to the last resort."

"You mean kill them." Fangmeyer accused, Danny shrugging.

"Do what you have to, is all I mean." Danny responded, Bogo clearing his throat.

"If you have any questions, now would be a good time to ask them, while you can." He announced, almost all the paws raising.

"Aside from how many mammals I've killed, please." Danny remarked, just about all the paws dropping back down. He pointed to the Wolf in the back.

"Yes, just one question, but do you have any equipment that would be useful to us, the police?" She asked, Danny pausing in thought.

"Oh most definitely. Though the question isn't what we have, it's if we'll share it." Danny answered, the Wolf frowning.

"Well...will you?" She asked, Danny looking up towards the ceiling and leaning against the podium.

"I suppose we could...for a price." Shocked silence greeted his answer, and he patiently awaited the outburst he knew would come.

"Are you seriously suggest that we fund murderers?" Danny's eyes narrowed at that, and he let loose a small growl. He stepped closer until he was in the center of the room.

"We are not murderers, officer. We do not kill indiscriminately. One of our most important rules is to never lay our blades or other weapons on the flesh of an innocent mammal. We kill only if we have to outside of our Templar enemies, and even then we prefer to incapacitate rather than kill if given the chance with non-Templars." He said, the Wolf opening her mouth again. She closed it, appeared to consider her next question, and kept it closed. She nodded. "I suggest you prepare yourself, all of you. The Templars won't be so hesitant to kill you if it benefits them or you get in their way." With that said, Danny raised his arm and fired his Rope Launcher, disappearing into the vent. All was silent for a long moment, then the Wolf opened her mouth again.

"Sir, aren't vents supposed to be too small for traversing?" She asked, a look of genuine confusion on her muzzle.

"Priorities, Barker." Somebody muttered, though they went ignored.

"Normally, I'd say yes. However, the mammal who designed the vents...apparently he thought it necessary. I can't say why, but they did, so we have vents a medium sized mammal can move around in, albeit a little uncomfortably." Bogo answered, Barker nodding and glancing at the vent again, then down to the grate. "Any more questions?" Nobody raised a paw. "Good. Assignments!"

The rest of the morning briefing went as usual, though with a little more detail on the fight from the night before.

Nick and Judy were assigned to Tundra Town. Apparently, there had been yips and growls and howling coming from a certain apartment complex all night, but nobody had been brave enough to investigate.

"Twenty bucks says it's Lumi and Is enjoying a job well done." Nick remarked as they pulled to a stop outside the building, Judy rolling her eyes. He was probably right.

They knocked on the door to the apartment, waiting patiently. They didn't have to wait long before Lumi opened the door, her fur greatly disheveled and overall a giant mess.

"Is there...something...I can do for you...officers?" She asked, panting heavily. Nick smirked down at Judy.

"Well, Lumi, noise is a big issue at night, so..." Nick trailed off, Lumi blinking.

"Oh. My apologies, I was a little...distracted." She looked over her shoulder, then leaned in closer. "I swear, Is is so cute when he's catatonic." Judy frowned at Lumi's words.

"Um, actually-"

"Oh, it's okay, Judy. Is has given me permission." She said, Judy blinking.

"Oh, well, okay. I guess we'll see you later then...?" Judy said uncertainly, glancing at Nick. He shrugged.

"I assume so, unless something comes up." He said, Lumi nodding and shutting the door with a wave. Nick and Judy both blinked at the suddenness of the door being closed, then glanced at each other. They shrugged.

When they climbed into their cruiser and the vehicle was ready, Nick turned to Judy with a smug grin on his muzzle.

"What?" Judy asked after a minute, finally annoyed enough to speak.

"You realize Lumi was completely naked when she answered the door, right?"

And that does it for Chapter 28 of Zootopian Assassins! I am glad to announce I'm back on a roll with these Chapters! I know it likely isn't noticeable since I upload once a week, but I did this Chapter in two or three days, compared to the two or three months it took to do Chapter 27, so I consider that progress. I'm taking a break from my other stories to work on this some more with a few short excursions into my other works to keep them alive. I am sorry it's taking me a while to write the next Chapter of Kinesis Chronicles, but that's more because I want to work on this some. I will finish the Chapter by the end of April...or at least I hope. I plan to introduce another sorta-crossover Character in Chapter 8, with Lions having Ferrokinesis and a Subclass on manipulating wires. I think you guys can guess the Character I'll reference. Anyway, this is getting long enough, I'll see you guys...next update. Word Count: 5,208