A/N: Removed POV tags cause it seems by consensus that's the better way.

Decided to directly continue this story instead of just skipping three months.

Day 2 and 3 since Judy's return to Bunnyburrow

Chapter 36: Part 3: Will of the Howlerborne

They agreed with my desire to forge a better place for the world. Now, it comes down to logistics. Money is needed to purchase all the supplies for buildings and everything. I decided to reach out to the media to unveil my grand design for Zootopia. Several news networks decided to respond to my request and we will use the Bunnyburrow Stadium to host the press conference tomorrow. Plans have been set in motion.

All we have to do is wait. Nick and I spend the day together jumping around everywhere and feeling the wind in our face. Exercise is fun when you have wings and can leap up to incredible heights.

At the top of a building. Nick asks, "Carrots, are you sure you want to do this?"

"Definitely, I've seen what's wrong with Zootopia's justice system. It isn't good enough after what we've been through. I will settle for nothing less than perfection."

Nick remarks, "We've changed from our experiences."

"Yes, we have. I am finally reunited with you and our powers are still shrouded in myth. It's better this way." We both sit down and I start to stroke his tail. "The world is going to change because of what I want. Is it for the better?"

To that he answers, "I don't know but it's a worthwhile attempt. The hybrids aren't accepted by everyone. The living conditions here are better but the animals they live with aren't really."

"I want to create a paradise for us and to lead by example. Taking the parts of the societies I liked and combining them to create perfection."

"Whatever comes of this, I will support you till the end."

"Thanks."

We spend the night under the open sky on a roof waiting for tomorrow to come.

Sunday arrives, in the morning, we return home to get dressed in our ZPD uniforms. I dislike wearing clothing but I figure it's better for public expectations. Nick and I must be extremely careful not to jump else our wings appear and the fabric tears. Nick and I set off for the Bunnyburrow Stadium. A perfect location for me to announce my plans. The two of us arrive at the stadium. We will speak on the Howlerborne's behalf. There's a few citizens in Bunnyburrow who decided to attend as well. Nearly, all of the reporters are dressed formally in black suits.

Nick is beside me giving me support. I speak to the press, "Greetings Zootopia, due to recent events I have lost faith in Zootopia's justice system. I have decided upon a new plan for the animals that came here with me. Every one of my group is in agreement with the plan: we will forge a better place for the world.

"We have powers that can sense nighthowlers from afar and thus can easily assure the safety of many animals under our watch. We are aware of the crisis the plagues Zootopia. I will say that I am not interested in solving those problems. Every criminal that Zootopia sends to prison is yet another disaster waiting to happen.

"I have changed from my experiences. I have lived amongst the savages in the mountain. I have taken children away from classes so that the animals of Everlight can eat. I have even kidnapped and fed a child to Nick so that he would survive. I have killed criminals outright based upon my own judgement of right or wrong. Through all I have seen, Zootopia is inadequate.

"I understand that cities are plagued by fear and we can stop it easily by our presence alone. I am not interested in making that a permanent solution. No, we will sell our services in return for money. We seek to build a better place for the world. A city where everyone can achieve their dreams and no one will fall through the cracks.

"I fully intend upon completion of this city to set some of the current inmates in the prison system free. I have the power to force change upon the world and I will use it. Not everyone deserves to be in prison. Some do, some don't. I will judge and free them myself.

"Any questions?"

A ZNN tigress, "My name is Tabby, I would like to know why you don't seem to care about the rest of Zootopia."

I reply, "I refuse to perpetuate the cycle. Animals get sent to prison, they come out and cause even more trouble. Nothing is set in place to make sure they actually reform. The conditions in the prisons themselves are reprehensible."

A fox from channel five asks, "How much are your services going to cost?"

"As high as we can negotiate. We want enough money to build a paradise for ourselves. We don't care about the rest of the world."

A rabbit from ABC asks, "What evidence do we have that the Howlerborne can actually do all that you claim?"

"None whatsoever. I don't care if you believe. Our services are here at steep prices if cities will pay for them. We currently protect Bunnyburrow because it's where we live."

An otter from Channel Two asks, "What about the cities that can't afford to pay for your services? What about us?" His voice is filled with fear.

"You won't get any help. You continue on living just as like how you always have before we entered the picture. Nothing changes."

"What would it take for you to offer your services for free? If you would consider it."

"I want at very least for any of the Howlerborne in that city to be free to enforce justice as they see fit. We are allowed to punish and kill as we see fit. Our judgements will be final."

A gasp occurs from the crowd. They all seem disturbed. Tabby asks, "This is wrong, why are you doing this?"

"It's my version of paradise. A society I want to live in. One where laws are created and enforced by us alone. I realize this is difficult for Zootopia to accept or even agree, thus I will forge a new city."

"But you could save all the cities and Zootopia itself from the threat of nighthowlers."

"Yes, but I don't want to. The conflict represents opportunity and I will take it to make a better place for the world. Now, in terms of prices and rules for our services, Nick Wilde can negotiate with all of you."

I let Nick take over. Nick applies his skills at hustling to give us the highest prices possible for our services. I can feel that he's not proud doing this and that he wants to help them. He is conflicted but he supports me and my goal. We ended up taking four contracts. They will pay us one million for a month. They want the help of two pairs of us. That's easily done. Nick turned away lower offers because it's better to keep the services out of reach. It's something Zootopia desperately needs but only we can provide.

The otter from Channel Two seems most desperate. His city must need help but he was only able to offer five hundred thousand thus he didn't get any. He started bargaining for us to only follow some of his laws. Nick turned him away but a tear slid down his cheek.

Of the four contracts that we accepted. All of their laws will be followed, fine by us. The Howlerborne assigned there will simply point out the locations of desire's embrace and the local law enforcement will take care of the rest.

The press conference was over and we brought both hope and despair into Zootopia all at the same time. Hope because it's finally a solution to a problem Zootopia has been suffering from. Despair because we didn't help everyone. We are in this for ourselves.

Nick and I call the Prime and inform him of the developments. He's already aware and assigns sixteen of us to the four cities. My plan is set in motion.

Nick and I go to a secluded rooftop to talk. We take off our clothing and enjoy each other's embrace in the sun's warmth. Nick says, "I know I agreed that I would support you in this but I feel like this is too far. We turned away truly desperate animals. Most of the predators in other cities live with shock collars because of the fear of nighthowler attacks."

Annoyance, he was supposed to support me but now he expresses doubt! "You should have bargained for more money! Only a million and only four contracts. There should have been more. You saw how desperate they were. You know how important this is to me."

"I wish I was there for you in that prison. You changed a lot because of it."

"Well, you weren't there for me! You didn't have to go through what I went through." I cry into Nick's back. This brings back memories of our past actions as ZPD cops the ones we arrested. "I've seen some change into hardened criminals. Some are there feeling despair and feel hopeless. This isn't how it's supposed to be. It's not right for the system to warp minor criminals into what they are now, hopeless or hardened." I didn't realize how many tears I've shed leaving his back rather damp. I recompose myself and finally stop crying.

"Do the ends justify the means?"

"Of course, it does. How can you even question that after you've heard what I've been through? This current crisis is the perfect opportunity for us to profit from. Zootopia needs us far more than we need it. It's for us and for the hybrids."

We drift off to sleep forgetting all our immediate concerns. I wake feeling Nick stroking my ears. Oh, how I missed these moments. "Nick, don't stop." He obliges and continues. It's a lovely sensation.

Nick says, "Carrots, you should really talk to your family. They are worried you know."

"Don't remind me…" I think it's because of my tone, Nick stops stroking my ears. "Why did you stop?"

"You have been too self-obsessed ever since I met you again. Everything is about you and you alone. You don't care for anyone else it seems."

I get up from my position. My wings appear in anger at his remarks. He's supposed to be supporting me yet, he's here criticizing my actions! "You don't know what I've been through. You don't know what it felt like."

Nick moves towards his clothes. I know what he plans to do. I stop his paw. "Don't do this Carrots. It's my right. It's my purpose. You are out of control right now." I consider my options. I search my clothes for his remote as well. "Do that and we are through." He doesn't stop me and just continues to taunt. "Do it, give in and give up on everything." I now have his remote in my paws, ready for use. "Think carefully about your next move."

I drop the remote and he shocks me for a few seconds. I say, "Why?"

"Ever since you've been released from prison. You don't care for anyone at all it seems. You just want to create a paradise for us. I want to support you but you don't even appreciate my efforts. We're supposed to be together for life… but right now it seems like you don't even care. You've been focused upon this single goal that's far away and don't care about what happens as long as it somewhat helps you achieve it. Do you think it was easy for me to turn away our services just because they didn't have enough money?"

I remember what I said earlier. "What have I done?"

"The same thing you always have… acting without thinking."

"I'm sorry, Nick. We are one and the same. You know how difficult it is."

"Somewhat but I control my desires far better than you."

"How can I make this up to you?"

"Find the secret your family kept from you but told to me concerning our return to Zootopia."

Why would that matter at all? They can keep their secrets. It's my family. You can tell me it just the same."

"It matters. They keep it from you to protect you."

"How am I supposed to even know what the secret is? It's so vague."

"You can figure it out by looking for something missing. If that's too hard, bond with one of your siblings. Show me, that you can care for someone other than yourself or me."

"They aren't us. They don't matter too much."

Nick shocks me again. "They are your family Judy. They care about you and you should show that you care about them. At very least, you should try."

"And what will you be doing during then?" My fur bristles at the task he gave me!

"Watching over you and making sure you don't do anything rash. I know you got released from prison due to everything that's happened but you shouldn't have changed that much to not even care about your family. You do know the fact that we don't need to eat isn't widely known, right?"

Frustrated, I reply, "Fine, let's spend some time with my 'family'." Nick shocks me again. "Why?"

"That's the wrong tone. You shouldn't sound like that."

"I have to sound different too? Just what's the big idea here?" I really don't see what the big issue is here at all.

"You changed Carrots and I don't like it. I miss the Judy I used to know. Let other animals into your life once again."

"It just feels pointless in the grand scheme of things."

"Don't let that single goal take over your life. Enjoy the moments too. Do it for me if not for anyone else."

"I enjoy moments with you."

Nick sighs, I can feel that he's frustrated. "Just try to spend some time with your family. I will be there too you know."

"Fine." I suppose my tone changed enough so I don't get shocked. We get dressed. We jump down from the building and I set my goals to meet and talk to my family once again instead of just ignoring them.

A/N: More interesting scenarios await. Does removing POV headers make it too confusing?