Chapter 37
Judy POV
Today was a good day and I a lot of fun. Knowing that Aurora, Lindsey, their friends, and Nick did as well. I saw how happy he was today. I knew he was great at archery and he showed that to Van. I don't really like him. He called me pathetic and me becoming a cop was outrageous. It hurt me because I was a kid. Just like Gideon Grey hurt me. I know he's great at his job but he lets that get to him. He was taken by surprise that I became a cop. That I'm doing great as a cop. He heard about the first case I took. How I did with the help of Nick. He thinks that lowly of me. I won't let that weight me down. There will always be mammals like that. Despite what I have done for Zootopia. Others wonder when I will crack under pressure. When it becomes too much for me and would quit. Knowing that they think the same about Nick. When he will turn back to his cunning days. Either of us is going to let that happen. We will duty until the very end.
I also have to talk to dad. He wasn't pleased that I took his case. Saying that I don't need to look into it. That I shouldn't look into it. Not because the case has been closed for eighteen years. He doesn't want me to. He tried finding the case so he could make it go away. So I hid it away. Somewhere he won't find it. I'm not going to stop and will look into the case. He won't change my mind. I want to know. He was my brother he was my twin. I have the right to know.
I told Bridget and Rosemary about what happened. How I decided to look into my twin case. Even those it's still cold and more than likely will remain cold. Nothing new has come up in the case. I just want to know. Having this feeling that I have to know the truth. Dad doesn't seem to understand that Nick will be there for me. Same for my other friends. So if anything does happen I wouldn't be alone. On MuzzleTime with Rosemary. We have been chatting for the past few minutes.
"That sounds great." Rosemary said, "I had to freeze in Tundratown. Our killer friend has taken another life. The victim name was Ruth Benson. Just another victim to her. She just wanted another kill."
Of course, Margaret has killed again. She won't stop until she's arrest or killed. She won't go down without a fight. No matter how good she thinks she is. We know she will slip up and make mistakes. No crime is perfect and she will slip up soon. The love of killing will get her trouble. Getting her arrested or killed. Knowing she would do anything to make sure she isn't arrested. That she can keep on getting away with her crimes.
"You're helping take down a dangerous killer. Who loves to kill and won't stop until we stop her." I say "It has been great."
"You're right about that. Still, I don't want to freeze my fur. I can deal with rain but not snow." Rosemary said, "Working with Keith has been really good. I enjoy working with him and enjoys it as well."
"That's good to hear and we know his partner is not the best." I say "So have you visited him yet?"
"Yes, I don't like the guy." Rosemary said, "We did and he's doing well. We're lucky that they were there. They saved his life and he shot at them. He tried to kill them."
That's great to hear and we knew he will be alright. They did a great job. Nick told me that Elvie was alright after that whole ordeal. I do know about what happened to her. She told me and Fangmeyer told me about the case. Her best friend kidnapped her and tried to kill her. Because he took a crush to far. You don't have to be a killer to become a hated criminal. Murder is bad but there is other bad stuff that someone can commit. We have taken cases and heard about it.
"He showed what kind of monster he is. Only do this in hate." I say "He's injured and will go down now. Going to prison for his crimes."
"True and he was always a monster. He just shows the public that." Rosemary said, "ZPD won't stop until he's in prison."
I have heard that he lost his fans. They finally see him as a cold heart killer. That doesn't care about anyone but himself. ZPD will make sure that he won't go down. That would be the last resort to take him down. We won't sink down to his level. He will pay for the murders that he did. For the officers that he killed.
"So how is Nora doing?" I ask
"Doing alright I suppose." Rosemary said, "We haven't talked much. Not your fault and it's her deal. I would rather have you as a friend."
Nora is going through something and she can get through it. We all have to go through something. Still, she should talk to her friends. She doesn't have to face this alone. Sometimes you do have to face stuff alone. But you don't have to face it alone forever. Why is she pushing her friends away? I'm glad to hear that and makes me smile.
"She will be back soon." I say "I know and I'm glad to hear that. We will be friends no matter what."
"Yes, friends no matter what." Rosemary said, "The three of us are doing great. Either of us knew how much we missed them. It's great to have our dad back."
"That's great news friend." I say "Nick and I want to meet him."
"He wants to meet you two. We told a lot about you two. Also, he hears a lot about two you." Rosemary said, "Thank you, and truly great news. I have to go now. Goodnight and I will see you three soon."
"Have a fun time," I say "goodnight and see you soon."
Yes, we will be friends no matter what. I can't wait to meet their father. He sounds like a good guy. Who has made a mistake and now has repaid for that mistake. For coming back into their lives. Only if their mother was the same way. She logs out and the screen goes dark. I turn off my phone and place it on my table. Wanted a chat with a good friend. Before I head in for the night. They don't know why Chief Bogo gave us some more time. He did that without another thought. Knowing something is going on. But don't know what. We will figure that out later. Heading up and turn off the light. Laying on my bed and fall asleep moments later.
All of Dawn Bellwether goons have been arrested. The Night Howler drug is off the streets. Nick and I have become good friends with the Otterton's. Taking his case solved everything. Now I'm back to being a cop and taking real cases. Unlike how I was assigned to parking duty. Because Chief didn't want me or thought I could be a real cop. I proved him wrong. I'm making the world a better place and I'm for that. Officers accept me now. After all, I took down a major case. Taking down two mayors as well. One was evil and the other still guilty. There's a run for a new mayor. Whoever they are I hope they are better than the last two. Bellwether wouldn't have been bad if she was treated right. Lionheart had a part to play why she turned predators savage. She asked me to join her but I could never do that.
Nick is doing well as a cop. I can tell that he likes it a lot. We are working well together. We are doing a lot of good today. Making the world a better place. We have arrested another criminal while we are on patrol. This time it was in the Rainforest District. Despite getting attacked here and could have been killed. It's a favorite of mine. Loving the tall trees and the smell of the rain. We got called here due suspicious activity. We have our dart guns ready. Heading over to the house. Turning over to Nick.
"Are you ready?" I ask
"Ready and I have your back." Nick said
"Like I have your back." I say
The door is open and we know something is going on. Holding my dart gun and we head inside. Seeing that the house has been poorly taken care of. Cracks and mold on the wall. Messy as well and full of junk. I can hear others here and Nick can smell something.
"I smell Catnip or I believe it is." Nick said, "This has to be a drug house."
"Yes, it is and there are about three mammals here and there upstairs." I say "We can handle them."
I do know what Catnip is and same for any other drug. It can be an addicting drug for felines and dangerous if they overdose. Others can get addict but it would take a lot. We have to take it from them. Before it can get out the streets. I remember them all. Knowing I should know them because they come up on the job. I will never take drugs. I promise that to my parents. I can hear three different voices They are doing a deal right now. We don't know who they are but I know we can take them down. We carefully head up the stairs. Making sure that we don't make a sound. We don't want to spoke them off. Carefully heading over to the room. I can smell the Catnip now. Having a sort of grass and mint smell. Nick looks into the room for a few moments. He sees what needs to sees and turns over to me.
"Drug dealer a female Amur leopard and the druggies are Jaguarundi's." Nick whispered, "There's a lot of Catnip."
"Got it and let's do our job." I whisper
I know we can do this and have been trained to do this. He heads inside and I follow right behind him. They are take by surprise to see us. We point our dart guns at them. Nick is right there is a lot of Catnip here. Seeing that the Jaguaruni's are high. They are will be easier to take care of.
"ZPD you are under arrest for the procession of drugs and dealing." Nick said, "Put your paws up slowly."
"You won't take me." she said
The two druggies tried to go at us. I remember what Catnip does. Watching them closely and they react crazy. Aiming and shooting the one on the right. Nick takes the other one down. Both of them go down. We head over to them and put pawcuffs on them. The drug dealer hasn't left yet. Not liking the look on her face. I seeing a cracked picture. Of a happy young couple and I see a young boy. Hearing a small weak whimper. Now I understand why she's smiling.
"Nick, there's a kid." I say
"Go and I can take of her." Nick said
"Alright and be careful." I say. I take a few steps back. We know that the kid is danger. She put him in danger. Watching Nick call back up before he heads over to her. I head off to find the kid. Knowing he's going to be a bad state. Both of us know she did something to her own son. She's a horrible woman. Heading over the next room. Seeing the boy on the ground and see he's only six. His own mother overdosed her son. I see him on the ground. His body twitches and he forms at the mouth. I know what I had to do. I have been trained for this. I call it in and the paramedics will come soon. Heading over to him. I know I can help him out. I'm not going to let him die at the age of six. Not like what happened to my brother. He has his full life ahead of him."You are going to feel better soon."
Time seems to pass by slowly. The boy seems better than before. I know that I helped him out. Two paramedics come and place the unconscious boy on the sketcher. One of them places her paw onto my shoulder. I looking up at the female Red deer.
"You saved his life Officer Hopps." she said, "We would have been to late. You did a great job."
"Thank you, and I couldn't let him suffer." I say
I'm so glad to hear that. Heading back to Nick and see that he arrested the Amur leopard. She doesn't like it. Know her life is over and she will be going to prison. I won't tell her about her kid. I know she doesn't care. Nick looks over at me and I give him my smile. He knows what that means. He also gives me his smile.
"That is a lot of Catnip."
Seeing officer Wolford and officer Reid. Two god friends of ours. Knowing they take care of drugs when a fellow officer finds them. They have been trained to classify different drugs. Each has it's own scent and didn't know that. Nick said it was Catnip and could tell it was a lot.
"You two stopped a major Catnip drug line." Wolford said, "Great work you two."
"We are happy to help keep the streets of Zootopia safe." I say "Nick figured it out."
"I took down the drug dealer and Judy saved a boys life." Nick said, "So are you two going to howl?"
It's great to know that. Now more drugs are being taken off the street. Watching them take away the drugs. Nick does love to joke around. Remembering the time we thought that the Night Howler were wolves. Until they turned out to be toxic flowers.
"Like I told you before. Wolves only howl when they don't have a mate." Keith said, "All those wolves were single men."
That does make sense and remember it in history. How in the Stone Age wolves used to howl at the moon. So they could find their mate. If the wolves liked the howl they would mate. Starting a family together. Keith is happily married and has kids. Wolford is currently dating a nice woman. We have met her. Keith also knows he's joking we see the smile on his face.
"We will see you later." Wolford said
They take the remaining drugs. The catnip will be locked away. They will be put in lock up and will go to jail. For the crimes they have committed. The two druggies won't see the light of day. The woman drug dealer more than like will remain in prison for the rest of her life. Nick and I walk out of the drug house. We congrats each other on a job well done.
"Hello, officers Wilde and Hopps. My name is Rosemary Murphy."
Looking up and taken by surprise. Not because she's an officer but because I haven't seen a lemur before in person. I know she's a Ring-Tailed lemur. I know lemurs are rarely seen in Zootopia. She's shorter than Nick by a few inches. Having a long bushy tail with altering black and white rings. Brownest gray fur. Light hazel eyes. Navy blue with sleeves, ZPD insignia on her shoulder. High collar, and black pants with gold aiguillette. Black tie and utility belt
"It's nice to meet you officer Murphy." I say "Sorry you hurt by my reaction. I know anyone can be a cop."
"I could tell you haven't seen a lemur before. Call me Rosemary and I know we will become great friends." Rosemary said, "I was treated like you and I wanted to meet you. They thought a lemur could be a cop. Just like they thought a rabbit could be one. I also wanted to meet you, Wilde. The first fox officer."
"I can understand Rosemary." I say "Yes, I know we can be great friends."
"I'm glad to hear that and I would like more great friends. Also, you come from a famous family of chefs. Your family runs the five-star restaurant Murphy's." Nick said, "I been to your family restaurant and it was great."
So that's how he knows her. I'm still new to the Zootopia and learning more about the city. Wanting to see every part of the city. I will bet a grand tutor of the city with Nick and good friends. I have heard about Murphy's. It's a famous restaurant in Zootopia. It's on the booklet about Zootopia. A restaurant you have to visit. She turns over to Nick.
"Yes, that's another reason. Others saw Saffron and I should be chefs at our families restaurant. She's my twin sister. You will meet her soon." Rosemary said, "Being a chef was fun. Being a cop was a dream of mine. I wouldn't have it any other way."
So she has a twin sister. Knowing the are named after spices. That word still upsets me a little. Even those it has been eighteen years since Jude was murdered. I haven't told anyone about my twin brother. They do know that I have a lot of siblings. I just can't tell them at least not yet.
"Very nice and I can't wait to see to see her. I know we will like her a lot." I say "Becoming a police officer was a dream of mine as well."
"She will like you two," Rosemary said, "you two did a wonderful job."
"Thank you," We say
It's always nice being told that and it's greater being told that by a fellow officer. Knowing what you do is making a difference and doing a great job with that. I know that Rosemary was treated the same way. Her words were try and I saw the look in her eyes. Knowing we will become great friends with each other.
I wake up and sketch my body. We met on the job and we became fast friends. She was treated like me how she shouldn't be a cop. Who was given simple task. Even when she was like me and was top of her class. No one truly wanted her around. Until she proved her worth to them. Proving that she's a great cop. Just like Saffron great working as part of the forensic team. It was great day and I saved a life of young boy. Him being like that reminded me of Jude. How he died so young. The boy that I saved Stephen Harr made a fully recovery and is living a happy life. He called me his hero and that made my day.
"I should go back to sleep." I say
Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and can't fall asleep after. It's only for a bit and I can go back to sleep. Nick says that happens to him. We can talk to each other and would listen. So we can help each other out. I'm going to get a cup of tea and heading back to bed. That always helps me out. Walking quietly down the hall way. Knowing everyone should be asleep or inside their room. I can hear Shannon the phone. Looks like her punishment is over. She can do what she want. She's just being a normal teenager.
Walking down the stairs and head to the three floor. Seeing that Lindsey door is open sightly. Heading over to her room. Seeing that Lindsey is unsound asleep. I see see that Aurora thrashing in her sleep. I can tell she's having a nightmare. No, it's more than that. This what you call a night terror. Seeing her sweet and breathing heavily.
"Everything is going to be alright Aurora." I say calmly
I don't know if she can hear me. It upsets me seeing her like this. I have looked out for my younger siblings. I truly care about Aurora. I would hold her close right now. Yet I don't want to push her back. She's getting so close to trusting adults again and letting them in close. Still I will be there for her. I get close but not to close. She gets up quickly and let's out a shout. I turn on the light. Lindsey will wake up in few moments.
"You're safe Aurora. It's me Judy everything is alright." I say calmly "You are safe and sound Aurora. Everything is alright."
I can't hold her close my voice can calm her down. It working out and I see herself calm down. She takes deep breath. Who hasn't spoken a word. I'll be right here until she's better. A few moments later she looks at me.
"I attacked and hurt you." Aurora whispered
The guilt in her eyes and voice breaks me. I want to say no, she didn't but I can't. Feeling blood drip down my left arm. I didn't even realize that. I was so worried about Aurora. She did get me good and I put my paw around the wound to stop the bleeding. I want to tell her everything is alright. I see her lay her head on her knees. A hood cover her head and is lost in her own cocoon. Monique and Nick told me about this. Seeing her like this truly breaks my heart. Tears fall down my face. Feeling so sad for her. This what child abuse did to her.
"Is everything alright?" Nick asked, "Kiddo, and are you alright Judy?"
She doesn't even respond to Nick. I see that gets to him and seeing the tears form his eyes. This is like before. Lindsey heads over to her. At least Aurora alert to her. This has due to her fear of not trusting adults and afraid she would only be hurt by them. There's nothing we can do for her. Not while she's in this state. Even those it hurts me to leave her like this.
"I'm okay and let's get this cleaned up." I say "It's not that bad."
Nick looks at me for a few moments. Before he shakes his he and snaps out of it. Getting up from the chair. Still putting pressure on it and it still bleeds. Seeing mom stand outside her room. I see an upset look and she heads off. Knowing she's going to make some tea. She won't blame Aurora and either will I. Nick and I walk to the nearest bathroom. I wash up my blood and it has stopped bleeding. Moving some stuff and sit up. He gets out a first aid kit. We have a lot around the house.
"You don't need stitches and it will heal in an about two weeks." Nick said, "This is going to sting."
"I know and it's not her fault." I say "You should have seen look on her face."
"I can understand that." Nick said, "She's the type of mammal who doesn't want to hurt others."
I know she's like that. Who was willing to take them down. Knowing it would save Nick's life. We know something must have happened. He takes out a small cloth and places on it. So it doesn't get infected. It does sting a little and am used to it. Working on the farm I used to get cuts a lot. Also being an active kid and when Gideon clawed me. He places gaze around my arm.
"I just hope this won't sent her back." I say "She has gotten so far."
"I know and she will be alright." Nick said, "She's one tough and brave kid."
"I know she will and we will be there for her." I say "You are right about that."
Aurora is one of the most brave and tough kids we have met. We have met a lot of them. It's sad to think about. How others hurt kids just like how Aurora was hurt. We have helped others like her. Arresting the ones who hurt them. Changing their lives for the better. Just like we are helping out Aurora and she's helping out us.
"Let's go and check up on her." Nick said, "Making her feel better."
"Sounds good and let's go." I say
Heading off the counter and we head out of the bathroom. Heading down to the kitchen. Seeing that mom and dad are talking to Aurora. Knowing that they are helping her out. Just like they have done many times before. She's drinking some tea. I can see that she's a little better. Nick heads over to her and takes a seat at the stool. I join them as well. Aurora turns away from me.
"How are you doing Kiddo?" Nick said
"I'm doing fine." Aurora said, "I hurt Judy those."
"Don't you worry Aurora. I have been hurt worse than this." I say "You were scared and I wanted to see you that your alright. Nothing else mattered."
"I believe you and I'm sorry." Aurora said, "Thank you, for looking out for me."
She looks over at me and has a small smile. It's true I have been hurt on the job and Nick has as well. We have been there for each other. Doing that has helped us other. Aurora still blames herself and it wasn't her fault. I would do anything for her and Nick would as well.
"You don't have to be sorry." I say "Do you remember anything? You don't have to tell if you don't want to."
"No matter what we will be here for you." Nick said, "Take all the time that you need."
Mom lays down a mug with apple cranberry tea. Seeing that Nick has his blueberry tea. He takes a long sip of it. Mom and dad have walked away. Knowing we should have time alone. Aurora remains quiet and she drinks her tea. She can take all the time she needs.
"She was mad at me and I was scared. She got to close to me and I hurt her." Aurora said "She told me I was a hybrid freak and I deserve no one. That no one love me because I will only hurt others."
"Oh, Aurora you were just defending yourself." I say "That's not true."
"You're a great Kiddo and not a freak." Nick said, "You will have the perfect family soon."
This woman is horrible and we know she was trying to weight down Aurora. So she could change her into Jan. We are still trying to figure that out. We know there is something and we will figure it out. Aurora is not a freak and is beautiful. I know she will have a family as well. She's a great kid.
"So true," I say "we are getting a step closer to taking her down."
"Thank you, two and I know that's the truth. It's just hard not listening to those words." Aurora said, "What do you mean by that?"
Aurora is speaking the truth. Hard words can get to you. Even when you tried let them get to you. I know how that feels and everyone does. We know that we are getting a step closer to her and will figure this out. We have another witness as well. Ten years can change someone but she will still be the same. With another witness I know we can figure this woman out. So we can finally arrest her and find the others. She can finally pay for crimes We did tell her that we were looking into old cases. Trying to figure this woman more. I know I found the linking case. We are going to me the witness once we get back to Zootopia. We will tell Chief Bogo.
"She committed kidnappings and killed them ten years ago. Just like with the current case. Different but it's the same." Nick said, "There is only one witness who saw her. We're going to talk to her soon."
"It's sad to know she got away her crimes before. But I know you two will figure this out." Aurora said, "Was she like me?"
"No, only witnessing the kidnapping." Nick said
She left the witness behind and that was her mistake. Leading her to be discovered and she had to go back into hiding. There wasn't as sketch of the woman. But they did discover the gender of the kidnapper and killer. That would be easier to track down. That's why she went into hiding. So she wouldn't be arrested. Still wanting to commit kidnapping and killing. Since she started up again and we don't know why. But we will figure this out.
"How did she get away with it and how for so long?" Aurora asked
"It happens sometimes the bad guys get away. Due to lack of evidence or they escape from police custody." I say "This time she won't get away and she will pay for her crimes."
"I understand and yes, she will this time." Aurora said, "I will help out with that. I'm sure the new witness will as well."
"Yes, this time she will be arrested." Nick said, "You two will be a big help."
With Aurora help having knowledge from the inside and the witness having old information about her. Two mammals will help us with the case. Leading her to be arrested. We will make sure of that as well. This time she won't get away with this. Two witness and two great cops are on the case. Drinking some more tea. This is relaxing and helping out. We just seat here and talk with each other. Feeling much better and Aurora is as well. That's good to see.
"How are you feeling Kiddo?" Nick asked
"Feeling much better." Aurora said, "How are you feeling Judy?"
"I'm good," I say "so are you ready to head back to bed?"
"I'm ready." Aurora said, "goodnight you two and I look forward to a day of fun."
She looks over at me and smiles. There's the Aurora I know. Whenever she's knocked down she gets back up. That's great to see. I'm like that as well. Nick is starting to get like that. Having tea, hot chocolate and talking does help out. I do feel better as well.
"Goodnight Kiddo, and we look forward to it." Nick said
"Goodnight Aurora, and we will have fun." I say
Watching Aurora get up and head back upstairs. She's a great kid who been through a lot at a young age. Knowing she can get through anything. Having great friends to help her out. Just like we do. Taking another slip of tea. We know we are going to have lots of fun and we look forward to it.
"Yes, night terrors are a scary deal." Stu said, "Even after you seen it before."
"That is true," I say "did I have them after Jude die?"
"Yes, you did for awhile." Bonnie said, "The stopped after awhile."
Taking another sip of my tea. That does make since. Suffering a personal lose like that at young age is truly hard. No one should go through that pain. I can't truly remember those days. Just restless nights with my mom and older siblings. Knowing it was a hard time. It does make sense and I will have a personal time with dad. I want to get his side of the story. Drinking more tea and finish it up.
"I did have them as well." Nick said, "After my muzzle experience. I was nine I wanted to join the Junior Rangers. They didn't want me because I was a fox. I knew I couldn't be anything else but what I was an untrustworthy cunning fox."
I remember him telling his story. After he defend and we left together. After I saved his life from Mr. Manchas. I almost lost my job that day and he came to my aid. It upset me hearing that story. It remind what happened to me. Two cases of bullying and two different points of views after. I didn't give up and Nick did.
"Nick that is horrible." Bonnie said, "No child should go through that. Aren't those illegal for everyone but those in the law?"
"They are illegal but mammals find a way." I say "Aurora afraid of muzzles as well. Something happened to her like Nick."
"I heard about it." Stu said, "I don't know how those bullies got there paws on a muzzle."
I know it was her bullies. We saw Ian earlier today and he was messing with Aurora. We were in the background. Ready to defend her if it got bad. Aurora handle herself well. We just hope that Ian will stop his teasing. Speaking of teasing Nick and I have to talk to her about that. Before school starts for her. Thinking about them reminds me of what happened to me.
Gideon clawed me and it's bleeding bad. Holding my paw to stop the bleeding. I gave my friends tickets back and heading off to find my parents. Knowing that they won't like this and I have to tell them what happen. I know they don't like foxes or trust them at all. Finding my way to our families stand and Patti looks over at me. She heads over to me having a worried look on her face.
"Judy, what happened to you?" Patti asked
I don't want to tell her what happened. She doe's look after me like an older sister would. That is good to have. I know that she won't like it either. I see a look in her eyes. She's just like mom and dad. I hear them walked behind me.
"There you are," Stu said, "we have been looking for you."
"You shouldn't have left without a word. We were worried about you." Bonnie said, "What happened to you? Why are you bleeding?"
Turning over to them and see a worried look on their faces. I should have told them that I was heading off to my friends. They have a lot of kids to look after. Mom and dad look after us closely. Making sure nothing bad happens to us. They started to do that after what happened with my twin brother Jude. It has been four years since he was kidnapped and murdered. I still miss him.
"I saw Gideon Grey and Travis following my friends. Gideon stole their tickets and I got them back." I say "He clawed me and after I kicked him. He called me nothing than a dumb carrot farming rabbit."
I see the look in their eyes and they react in the way I thought they would react. Seeing that mom is reacting to what happened more. Dad still doesn't like it. I can hear Patti gasp and mumble things that I can't hear. Mom heads down to me and takes a bandage out. That will do for now. Placing it on my cheek. Washing the up the blood as well and
"We will have a chat with his parents later. Come on Judy I'll get you cleaned up." Bonnie said, "It was good that you defend your friends. But you should have asked for help. You're not a dumb bunny."
"Sounds good mom," I say "I wanted to help my friends."
"You're a good friend," Bonnie said
Taking her paw and we walk about to the house. I know I'm not a dumb bunny. I will become a police officer. I know I can do it. I'm not going to quit either. Because I don't know when to quit and that's good. Knowing that he will get into trouble for what he did. I haven't met his parents before. I wonder if they're the same. You do take after your parents or so they said. I don't truly take after mom and dad. Or any other family member. I'm first to express that I want to be more than a farmer.
The wall back to the house doesn't take to long. Knowing the house will be close to empty. Since mostly everyone out for Carrot Days or working on the field. We head over to one of the bathrooms and I sit on the ground. While mom gets everything ready.
"I'm sorry mom," I say "I didn't mean to scare you. I was looking out for my friends."
"That's alright Sweetie and I know you were." Bonnie said, "You there for one second and then you were gone. I worried that something bad happened to you. He got you good and there will be scars. Your fur will cover them mostly."
That what happened to my brother. We were racing each other and then the next moment he was gone. Mom took me to home and I found out later he was dead. In those few moments, he was taken and later killed. Mom still blames herself for that happening. Knowing she should always keep her eyes on her kids. I don't mind about the scars.
"It won't be that bad." I say "So do you know how to do stitches?"
"I suppose that is true. I have some on my arm" Bonnie said, "I do know first aid. This is going to hurt and sting."
"I got it," I say
I have seen them and she won't tell us the story. Either does dad. That does make a lot of sense. We work on the farm and can get hurt. Knowing first aid is good. If it's not too bad someone will patch it up. If it is we would go to the hospital. There have been some bad accidents on the farm. That, someone, did have to go to the hospital. She takes the bandage off and throws it away. Cleaning it up and it does sting. Watching her take out a needle and some thread. She begins to stitch up my cuts.
Everyone did hear what I did. I became a little popular after that. I stood up to a fox and a Gideon who bullied everyone. I stood up to a bully. I was teased as well. Mostly by the popular girls. Wanted to tease me because of my looks. Only one changed for the better. I'll stop by and see her family. Deciding I should head back to bed as well. We have a long day ahead.
"I'm heading off to bed," I say
"We are as well," Bonnie said
"It's the for me." Nick said, "Wanting to have another good day."
It's close to midnight and I want to get a good night sleep. We are going to have a fun time with Kiddo and her friends. Heading off the stool and Nick follows behind me. Mom and dad head over to their own room. Heading back to my room and see Shannon is out of her room and from her phone. She's hardly off her phone.
"Is everything alright and what happened to you?" Shannon asked
"I just got a bad cut. Aurora had a night terror." I say "She's all better now."
"Good to hear and Aurora is a good kid." Shannon said, "I'm sorry for the way I treated. I know it wasn't your fault it was mine. I learned my lesson."
"It is and I never blamed you." I say "You're just being a normal teenager. I love you, Shannon."
"I love you as well," Shannon said
Heading over to her and give her a hug. No matter what I will love my siblings. They're family and we should stick together. I still love Patti even after what has happened. I don't know how she feels anymore. She cares about Aurora as well. We break apart and she heads back to her room. I let out a yawn and walk back to my room. Opening up the door and lay on the bed. Falling asleep the moment I hit my bed.
Aurora is back to her colorful and friendly self. She's playing with her friends now. We will join her later. They are having a great time in the backyard. Seeing them reminds me of my childhood. The good old days. Spending time outside for as long as we could. Sunrise to sunset we would stay outside. Only coming inside to do stuff or take a short break. Jude and I had a lot of fun. Driving mom and dad crazy. Until that was taken away. Looking over at his memorial. We have one for the other Hopps we lost. He's buried in the family lot. Mom and dad told me I used to sleep outside to get close to him. That was the first few weeks after he died. We lost family before but never like what happened to Jude.
"Judy, are you alright?" Nick asked, "You look sad and I don't like seeing you that way."
"I was just thinking about Jude. Watching them makes me remind me of my childhood and makes me miss Jude." I say "There's something I want to show you."
It's always nice knowing that Nick will look out for me. I would do the same for him. Getting up for the porch and Nick follows behind me. Aurora is safe in Bunnyburrow and we don't have to watch her twenty-four seven. Knowing once school starts we can't do that. Still, have to come up with a plan for that. Margaret wouldn't dare come back her. We already told police about the truth about her. So they can know she's a heartless cold blooded killer. Just in case the tries to kill her. She may do that for the thrill of it.
Walking around and Nick follows closely behind. We head over to the tree house. I haven't been up here for awhile. This tree house has been in the family for years. It was up before Jude and I were born. It's old put still works out great. It has been patch up as the years went by. It hasn't been completely destroyed by time or by the weather.
"You guys have a tree house." Nick said, "Man I would have so jealous of you when I was a kid. I wanted a tree house."
"Har har Nick and I would have invited you to the tree house. I know Jude would have liked you." I say "This tree house has been up for years. We have a lot of fun."
"That good to hear." Nick said, "I know we will get along." He looks over at me and smiles. I smile back at him. I know they would have gotten along very well. Just like Nick and I. Climbing up the ladder and Nick heads up after me. The tree house hasn't changed at all. Good and bittersweet memories come to me. Jude and I had a lot of fun up here. Watching him look around and spots something that puts a smile on my face. Markings on the wall. "BTFF and wrote by little kids."
"Best Twin Friends Forever." I say "Jude and I did that when we were four. We took black permanent markers and did that."
Older siblings were watching over us. Whenever we were outside. Making sure that we didn't get into trouble and stayed safe. We did that one day and I sort of remember it. Too young to remember when I was that young. Those memories fade away as time goes by.
"That's really sweet Carrots." Nick said, "I'm sure he was a great person."
"He truly was," I say
Taking a seat at the edge and Nick sit next to me. Remembering the times we used to play up here. We used to have active imaginations. I don't remember much they tell me stories. I like hearing them and I will always miss him. No matter what happens or how long it has been. You always miss a loved one. Nick looks over at me.
"What was he like?" Nick asked, "You don't have to talk if you don't want to."
"He was like me. We were so alike with our personality. He was stubborn, amiable, organized, and patient. We were so different from our family. I'm sure he would be more than a carrot farmer. I don't know what but he would have been more. We looked like each other and he had gray eyes." I say "We almost always did stuff together and had a special twin bond. Just like others say."
"That's great Judy and I wished that I had a twin. Or a younger brother. He was the boy version of you. I would be the best older brother. Just like your the best older sister and aunt." Nick said, "I see that he got the patient."
"Har har and that's what everyone said. We were so alike. If we were identical we would have been hard to tell apart. He was very patient and I was not. But I have gotten better." I say "So how would the female version of you be like?"
"I like to make you laugh." Nick said, "Beautiful like I'm so handsome. Basically having the same personality. I would use my beauty to help out but wouldn't take to far. Also using my street smarts."
I look at Nick for a few moments and turned away from him. I can tell that he's handsome and vixens have given the looks. He doesn't pay attention to them. He has told me that he had a few girlfriends and hasn't dated in years. Just like with me. I was focusing on becoming a cop to date. My last boyfriend was a rough one. So I have pushed off dating.
"That's the truth." I say "I miss him and that feeling doesn't go away. I wonder what his life would have been. Why was killed and who killed him. Never got the chance to live his life. I hate that and I truly hate his killer got away with his or her crime. I just want to know what happened to him."
Laying my head on my knees and I cry. That's how I feel about all of this. I want to know what happened to my twin. I know that the killer is still out there and has gotten away with the crime. There is a rare chance the killer will be found. I know it can happen.
"Oh, Judy I..k..kn...I'm so sorry. No, one should go through that. It's the kind of world we live in. Mammals like us are making it a better place. I know Jude would have done the same thing. I will be there for you." Nick said, "Jude didn't deserve to be killed and your family doesn't deserve to go through that pain."
I know he truly means it. Just like my good friends do. They don't tell me to forget all about it. That it happened when we were six. That it is in the past and should be let go. I just can do that or someone who has felt my pain. It's something you never truly get over. Others don't understand that and will always judge. I have been told that. Nick heads over to me and holds me close. This feels real good and truly helps out.
I know we would have days like this. A hard day on the job. During the savage scare as hard. Watching the city fall apart. Due to the words, I said. It wasn't all my fault but I still said those words and hurt predators. Including my best friend. Sitting on a chair and I'm being check up a paramedic.
"You just twisted you paw and it's not broken. Rest your paw and take the rest of the day off."
"Thank you, and I will," I say
"I'm glad to hear that news." Nick said, "I saw you fall and came to your side."
"Thank you, for having my back," I say
"You're welcome and we watch each other backs," Nick said
My left paw is patched up. Good thing I can use both paws. That's is good news. I had done what I had to. Taking the weapon away from the armed suspect. Just like what I was trained to do. She tackled me to the ground. I fell and shield my head my using my arm. It hurt a lot and I knew I hurt it. Nick saw the second gun and she had to be taken care off. He got me out harm way. Both us knew what was going to happen. She was going to kill again. Not me but her target. Being that close to a gunshot would have hurt my ears. He did well with that. I was trying to stop her from doing it. I got so close but failed.
It's a crime scene now. This my first and I will get used to it. Being me I will always find it hard. Photos are being taken and evidence is being collected. Everyone has been taken to safety. The dead and injured have been taken care of. This was a hard one.
"You tried everything officer Hopps." Chief Bogo said, "You can't save everyone."
I know that I did and we can't save everyone. I know that is true even those it can be hard to accept. It's our duty to protect and save others. We make sure that Zootopia stays safe. It doesn't always work out. Just like what happened today. Chief Bogo walks off and I know we have the rest of the shift off. I will need it and Nick does as well. Getting up from the chair and we walk out of the building together. We walk in silence. Trying to understand what happened. Heading back to the patrol car. The keys lay in my paws.
"I feel the same way, Judy. I truly do and this so hard to accept. You did very well and would have won her over." Nick said, "But sometimes it is too late."
He rarely calls me Judy. Almost always calling me by my nickname. I have grown to love it. I know he cares about me and I care about him. I do know what it means. He used to not let stuff get to him. That has changed once again. He's being serious about this. I wipe my tears and smile at him.
"I know you do and it is. This shouldn't have happened and only if she got help. They did nothing about it." I say "That is the sad truth."
He looks over at me and he knows it as well. If she did get the help she needed. It would not have ended up this way. Only if, they listened none of this would have happened. They're part of the blame for all of this. We will make sure the truth is known. I begin to cry and finally let it out. This truly hard for me.
"Come here, Judy," Nick said
He heads over to me and pulls me in close. Remembering that last time we hugged. It was after I apologized to him and he forgave me. The day we found our friendship again. This will be our thing. That helps us out. I like this a lot and it does truly help. Our hugs are truly special and I can feel it.
That was the first hard case we had. We have to tell Aurora about that. Being close to Nick has helped out and always helps out. I know I do the same for him. We just sit here and don't speak. Losing myself to his scent. I can smell paint on him and I know he does art whenever he can. He's great at what he does and I love seeing his work. I also detect a fresh scent something that reminds me of fall. I do love that smell. My ears pick up someone walking over to us and we break part. Hitting Nick as well break apart and he does as well.
"You have a hard head Carrots." Nick laughed, "How are you doing?"
"Har har Slick and same to you." I say "I'm very good thanks, to you."
"I'm glad to hear that," Nick said, "You have helped me and I will always help you."
Looking up at him and see his smile. I smile at him as well. Yes, we will always help each other out no matter what. I'm glad to have him around. He's the closest friend that I ever had. I know he feels the same way. Turning away from him and see that dad is walking over to us.
"Hello, dad how are you doing?" I ask
"Hello, Jude the dude. I'm doing alright." Stu said, "How are you doing?"
"I'm good and we are talking to each other," I say
"That's good to hear and have a good time," Stu said
I will still have a chat with dad later. I know he's still thinking about how I took my brother's case. Still wanting to get his side of the story. Talking about it will help out. He will always hear my side of the story. I know he will understand. Watching him walk away to the fields. Talking out my phone and look at the time.
"Let's get something to eat I'm hungry." I say "There are good places to eat."
"I'm hungry as well and sounds good," Nick said mystery
I know the perfect place to eat. Heading off the tree house and walk back to the house. Aurora and her friends are having lunch. Mom has made the sandwiches and they're having pretzels as well. Aurora and Elvira are sitting next to each other. That reminds me we have to talk to her. So that she knows what's going on.
"Kiddo we are heading out for a bit." Nick said, "Don't drive Bonnie to crazy."
"Alright and have fun you two." Aurora said, "But don't have to much fun."
They like messing with each other. I see a smile on Aurora's face. I'm so glad that what happened last night didn't push her back. That would upset me a lot if that happened. I truly care about her. If did happen I know it would have lasted a short time. Heading into the kitchen and mom washing the dishes.
"We are heading out to lunch." I say "Also stopping by the home for a quick chat with
"Sounds good and have a good time." Bonnie said, "She's busy with newborns and mammals adopting kids and teens. I told you don't need to worry about that."
"Thank you, and see you later," I say
She doesn't look at me when she says that. Placing dishes in the dry spot. She's a great mother. That is one less thing to worry about. Nick and I can meet her later. Running a group home does keep you busy. Raising kids and teens until they find a new home. Or sadly age out of the system. I know it does happen and it won't happen to Aurora or Elvira. They will find great and loving families. Giving her a hug hug. Before I leave with Nick.
We are over at cafe called Harmony Bistro. Which reminds of a normal cafe with the style from Bunnyburrow. One of the favorite restaurants in Bunnyburrow. I do know the owners well. We're good friends with each other. Looking up to see Morris Flores. He's the same age as me and a rabbit. He's tall and slender. Having gray fur with patches of brown and light brown eyes. Wearing a long sleeve red shirt and black pants. Follow by his wife Tiffany. The same one who was a bully to me and others. Until she named her ways just like Gideon. She changed during her her Junior year after she got sick and met Morris. They fell in love with each other. She focused on cooking and found a great skill at it. They decided to open a restaurant and they run it well.
"Judy it's good to see you again," Tiffany said
Heading over to her and we hug each other. We become good friends after she changed for the better. As for her other friends they didn't. Even to this day, they don't like me. Still calling me a freak for becoming a cop. That I would end up as an old maid. Because I'm only focusing on my career. Some mammals never change. I'm glad she did.
"Hello, Tiffany and it is good to see you." I say "This is my best friend and partner Nick Wilde."
Tiffany and Morris don't hate foxes. They work with Gideon as well. He makes the deserts and he gets half what they earn. They head over to him and they shake paws. I did tell Nick about Tiffany. He knows that she has changed. He has told me about his old bullies before.
"It's a pleasure to meet you two." Nick said, "I have heard about you both."
"I'm sure most of it's bad. I was a huge jerk when I was a teen. I regret what I did and glad that I changed my ways." Tiffany said, "Enjoy your lunch it's going to be great."
"The past doesn't define us. We learn from it by becoming a better person, the same or worst. She became a better person." Morris said, "You couldn't tell popular girl Tiffany is the same Tiffany who's a great chef and going to be an amazing mother."
"It was and I know you change for the better." Nick said, "I can't wait."
"So true and congratulations you two will be great parents." I say "The food here is great."
I'm happy for them both. They always wanted to start a family. I know they have tried before and lost the babies. Rabbits and hares have gotten used to that. Also, they made sure their business was doing good. Just like I'm making sure that everything is good with my career. Before I start my own family. I give Tiffany another hug.
"Thank you, Judy and I know we will." Tiffany said happily, "Now let's get to work."
She kisses her husband on the lips. Before they head down to the kitchen. We sit back down at our table. I went to their wedding and it was great. Tiffany understands why I don't date. She was one of the first to come to me after finding out what happened. I was first he failed to do what he wanted. He had four other victims. I don't want to think about that right now. Picking up the menu.
"So what are you going to have?" I ask "I'm going to have the veggie soup with the small salad. To drink some blue raspberry tea."
"I'm in the mood for a bug burger and some fries. Along with blueberry tea." Nick said, "I can spare a few fries."
"Har har Slick and I'm surprised that you would do that," I say
"I'm hurt by your words Carrots. You have wounded me." Nick said teasingly
I let out a laugh and see the look on his face. He has a smile as well. The waiter comes over and we tell him about our order. He's happy to serve two police officers and the fox who finally beat Van. That has been the talk of the town. Nick has become a small celebrity and he likes it. The waiter comes back with our drinks. I take a long sip of it. Nick drinks his tea and looks at me. I see the look on his face.
"Of course, I remember that tonight." I say "Something you don't forget."
I know what he's thinking about. We were having dinner together after a long day a work. We were having burgers. I was having a veggie one and he had a bug one. He made one for me as a dare and was taken by surprise that I ate it. That was a fun night. We both laugh moments later. We have so much fun with each other.
"You took me by surprise Carrots." Nick said, "You ate it right up."
"I'm full of surprises," I say "The burger was a good one."
I remember seeing a shocked look on his face. I won't forget that and he has a cute one. Taking another sip of my tea. Our food will come soon. Hanging out with Nick is great. Not having to worry about the cases. Just taking some time to ourselves. Knowing we will solve the cases soon. We are great at what we do.
"Here is your meal."
"Thank you," we say
The waiter places our food in front of us. Everything looks good. Nick puts ketchup and mustard on his burger. He also places some fries in his burger. Others may find it strange and I do not. Whenever we had a veggie burger and fries I do that. My family thought I was strange and that I was the only one who did it. That's until I met Nick. The soup looks great. Grabbing the soup spoon and take a bite of the soup. It tastes great and they use fresh vegetables from farms. Nick is eating up his burger and fries.
"I can tell that you're a fan." I say "They will like that a lot."
"This is a great burger. The fries are great as well." Nick said, "The food here is great."
"It truly is." I say "Why do you think he's letting us stay for extra days?"
"I really don't know. There has to be a good reason." Nick said, "Whatever the reason he didn't tell us."
He's right about that. Both of us know there's a reason. There is nothing much we can do about that right now. We will find about that later. The salad is good as well. Seeing that Nick has spare a few fries for me. He's a true gentlemammal. I would give him some of my salad but I know he wouldn't like it.
"Thank you, Slick the fries are great here." I say "This has been a good time."
"Yes, it has and just like it always is," Nick said
I look up at him and smile. He's right about that. We always have fun with each other. Finishing up my bowl of soup and salad as well. That has filled me up. Looking over at Nick and see that he's finished as well. I see the look on his face and that puts a smile on the face. Taking another sip of tea.
"You're right about that." I say "Everything was great and he will get a great tip."
"Sounds good to me," Nick said
I always leave a fair tip. Knowing this how they earn their living. The young gentlemammal was kind to us and doing his job well. Taking out my wallet and give him a tip of twenty-four and gives him the same amount. Getting up from the table and we head over to pay for our lunch. Heading back outside to a beautiful day. Nick turns over to me.
"Let's take a short walk before we head off to meet with Kiddo." Nick said
"Sounds good to me." I say "Another day of relaxing. Knowing that we have to return to work soon."
"Another good day for us." Nick said "We have been working hard. It's always nice to take a break. To come back refresh."
No matter I love doing my job. Filling my dream to make the world a better place. Having my closest friend and great by my side. Having great friends as well. As much as I love my job I do need breaks. The stress and hardships get to you. That affects you and your job. If we can't do our job well we will risk others and ourselves as well. We all need a break sometimes.
"So true and let's have some fun," I say
We are taking another day just to relax. Going to have some fun with Aurora. Before we refocus on the cases. He hasn't picked up another victim yet. Which must mean the double murder and finding out the extra death has got to him. Not to give up on the whole thing. But to take another break and plan out more carefully. Which means he will be harder to track down. That won't slow us down and we will find him. Same for the woman she hasn't made a move since she took Casey. We will take her down as well.
We walk around Bunnyburrow and pass by the Gardner's shop. Knowing the workers are taking care of it. While they are in Zootopia and dealing with business. They have heard about what happened to him. They couldn't believe the news. They would be more surprised to hear about who's the killer. They would at a total surprise that the killer is a hare. That his own aunt killed him and many others. Not just them but everyone else as well. Most won't see rabbits and hares are capable of killing. Knowing that anyone is capable of that. If they have means and the motive.
"Ah look there's are familiar faces," Nick said
Nick is right about that. We do see familiar faces around their shop. Knowing that Barbara is making it official that she's moving to Zootopia. So she can help out her sister in law and her kids. They will always be family no matter what. Barbara doesn't have a lot of stuff. Just like I did when first moved to Zootopia. Victoria Otterton is with her and helping her out. Putting boxes on a small moving trailer. They look up when they see us.
"Judy is good to see you." Victoria said, "What happened to your arm?"
"It's good to see you again Victoria." I say "It was a little accident and nothing to worry about."
"I heard you visiting home for the few days. Now I'm leaving home." Barbara said, "I'll be helping out my sister in law and I get to see you more."
Barbara puts another box in and heads over to me. We have talked a lot and she knows what's going on. Telling her things that I can't let mom and dad. Knowing she gets it and will accept it. For she's different as well. Not like most rabbit and hares. She gives me a hug. She knows what's going on. Who did not like it when I told her that Nora tried to attack me. Supporting me and our friends when we turned away from her. It was only for that moment and everyone moved on. It was a mistake but a costly one. That could her cost her job. Nora fully knew why everyone turned on her. I'm ready to forgive and move on from what happened. They are as well and Nora has to be ready to move on.
"You're a great aunt and a great mammal." I say "Seeing you more will be great. Like I told you nothing bad truly happened and everything worked out. I wasn't afraid."
Unlike what happened with Nora. I was not afraid about what happened with Aurora. After Nora failed to attack me I went into a panic attack. While with Aurora I did not. There was no fear and I was more worried about Aurora. Even after what happened and she turned out to be alright there was no fear. There was no panic attack. We break away from each other.
"That's great to hear." Barbara said, "We are almost done here. I'm showing her around Bunnyburrow and we would be happy that you two would join us."
"That sounds good and we would like to join." Nick said, "Bunnyburrow is a great place."
"I can see that." Victoria said, "Bunnyburrow is a great place."
"Barbara and I will show you everything that Bunnyburrow has to offer," I say
It's always good to hear those words. Knowing your hometown is a great one. Just like Zootopia is a great city. Barbara and I will show her what Bunnyburrow has to offer. Nick and help them with the last boxes. Before we head off as a small group. Barbara and I take the lead. Telling her about our hometown and answering the questions she has to offer. We stop over by open field by the home for predators. Seeing that Kiddo and Elvira are having a soccer match with the other kids from the home. They have divided into teams. Their friends are cheering them on.
"Our boys love playing soccer," Victoria said
I used to play soccer a lot as a kid. Also was on the team for both middle school and high school. Being light on my feet and fast I was great at it. Nick and I have met their sons. Tony and Terence are great kids. They see us as heroes after we saved their dad. She watches Aurora pass the ball to Elvira and watches her score. Looks like Aurora team is winning. It's four to two and their friends let out a cheer. We watch the game as well. Seeing them have a great time.