Chapter 54
Nick POV
Matthew Dyrdhal thank you for following my story and me. Also for your review. I really enjoyed it and took it to heart.
I'm home sweet home for tonight and day. It feels like forever since I spent more than five minutes back home. I guess I never realized how small my apartment truly was. Perfect for a single guy like me. Having room for my lifestyle. The landlord was pleased to have an officer around. It seems that bad business happens around here. It stopped or at least it's well hidden now since I moved in. No murders thank goodness for that. Those that could happen and could happen anywhere. I don't complain about where I live. After all, I know how it feels to be homeless. I could live in the most crappy place and still call it a home.
It's strange to not have a place you can call home. My mother and I are now homeless. I suppose it isn't so bad we got a shelter to live in. Luckily for us, the mammal who runs the shelter doesn't hate foxes. Without this shelter, things would have bad. Those from what I have seen some homeless mammals and seem to be nice. Not all are nice but that how the world works. Mother told me to stay away from the druggies. None live at the shelter but the nice woman lets them have meals and supplies. Those she careful with the supplies. Those mammals would do anything for drugs or at least the more dependent they're on drugs. I don't understand how someone could be so dependent on drugs it ruins there lives. Mother told me I would understand when I'm older. No, John didn't take any drugs and he hated them. I suppose she read my face when she was telling how drugs can affect your life in a bad way. I suppose my father did come up during that. Maybe that's the reason he left us. I was too afraid to ask her and she read my mind. She's great that way and I love my mother.
Sitting in the lunch area and sketching. Lunch will be ready soon and today lunch will be great. Grilled cheese and tomato soup. Thinking about it makes me hungry. I do love a good grill cheese and tomato soup. We have a lot of sandwiches here and mostly peanut butter and jelly. Luckily there's no one allergic to peanuts at the shelter. I do like good BP and J sandwich. Those my best friend Katheryn hates any kind of jelly. She doesn't like the taste those she does like peanut butter. She knows what happened to us and wishes that she could help out. Those family just gets by with the money they have. Having a home perfect for them. My mother will get on her feet again and we will have a home again.
"What are you sketching?"
Nick saw one of the kits living at the shelter. There's a small group of us and we have fun with each other. There are things that we can do. The shelter has a room that we can play in and there's stuff that a young kit would like. Not very expensive stuff but still good. The young kit talking to be is Jonathan and he's a Topi. Having a brown coat with black patches. Having ringed S-shaped horns and light brown eyes. Wearing a striped shirt and jeans. He has been a shelter for a few months.
"I'm sketching Zootopia at night." I say "I'm going to give it to my best friend."
I show him the sketch I working on. Basing of a picture that Katheryn took. She discovered that she likes and is good at taking photographs. I like the photos that she takes and they're really good. I like making artwork from her photos and Katheryn really enjoys it. Seeing that Jonathan likes it as well.
"That's good artwork and your best friend going to like it," Jonathan said
"Thank you, and I know she will," I say
"Nice and see you around," Jonathan said
Jonathan walks away and I get back to my sketching. I'm almost finished with the sketching and I have to add some color to it. Katheryn going to love it. She frames and hangs all the sketches I made for her. They're hanging on her wall. Finishing up the sketch and now to add some color. Going to use watercolor and Katheryn loves watercolors. Adding some yellow to lights that make Zootopia shine.
"There's my creative artist working so hard," Rachelle said
I look up to see my mother holding out our lunch. She helps make the meals and serves it. They have work to do. Unless they unable to work. I know some mammals can't work and get what they call social security. My mother told me that's how they earn their income. Also earning food stamps which help them buy food. I find that really cool. Closing my sketchbook and I don't want my artwork to get ruined. Taking my plate of food. She takes a seat next to me.
"I'm making a watercolor sketch for Katheryn," I say
"She's going to love it," Rachelle said
Grabbing my first grill cheese and we get two. Dripping into my bowl of soup and take a bite. It tastes so great and the cheese melts in my mouth. Just a good grilled cheese sandwich should taste like. One of the best-grilled cheese sandwich that I had. Of course, I'm not just saying that because my mother helped make it. Seeing that others enjoy them as well.
I learned to not be selfish and value what I have. I knew how it felt to have little. I don't need a lot and what I have is perfect. Katheryn was the same way and took it very well. If she wanted something she had to earn it. She worked very hard as well. That made her so great. I always knew that Katheryn was my best friend. Katheryn was so glad to have a best friend. Makes sense why I made her all that art and wanted to make it perfect. Those she did love all my artwork even the non perfect ones. They were perfect for her because they were made by me. Looking at my wall and see some of them hanging. Her parents and sisters have most of them. I kept the more personal ones and I'll treasure them forever. Memories is all I have of Katheryn now. Carrots took me by surprise when she drop her friend Catherynne Hills and Carrots told us she'll tell us more about her. That reminds me of Katheryn and I know their names is common. I never would have thought that Carrots would have friend with that lovely name. Kiddo knew why she I was surprised and Carrots will find out soon. Also last night makes me think about what Skye told me.
Tonight has gone really well. Skye and Nigel are great foxes, of course, I already knew that. It was easy to tell that they were and I already knew who Skye was. Finnick would like Nigel and Skye a lot. He likes anyone who likes and knows about cars. He won't be surprised that Skye knows about cars. After all, after anyone can learn how. Maybe he can teach Kiddo a few things. He growing a liking to her and Kiddo likes him. Another adult friends she made.
Watching them set up for stargazing. Katheryn would have loved this and would have loved meeting them. They would have liked her a lot and that's the same for Judy and Kiddo. Tonight it's clear and we will see a lot of stars. Seeing Skye walk over to me. Seeing that she has something on her mind. I know that look. I wonder what she has to tell me. I wonder what she has to tell me. That she no one else she has to tell. Trying to figure out what she has to tell me. Those nothing comes to my mind.
"As an artist, I hope you I can see some of your art." Skye signed
Knowing that she wants to tell me something. Those she doesn't start out with right away. I respect when someone does that. Of course, I know she wanted to say that. I would do the same in her position. I'll show her some art and she will show me some of hers. It's what us artist do. We help each other out.
"Of course, and I will be happy to show you," I say
Seeing that Skye has a small smile on her face. She truly has a friendly and sweet smile. You can tell she's been through a lot. For she has that type of smile that has been lost but found again. That type of smile is the greatest. Making me think about Katheryn and she had the same type of smile. No matter she found a way to stay positive. One of the many reasons she was so great.
"So when did you discover when you could do art?" Skye signed
"When was I young kit and I drew on bills that my parents had." I say "My dad said I was an artist like my mother."
"That's so sweet and I was young kit as well." Skye said, "A got bored at doctors my parents wanted to discover why I wasn't talking. She kept a copy of my first artwork. I learned my grandfather was a great artist."
It was sweet and I do remember it somewhat. It was a few years before John left us and disappeared. My mother did keep that and it's a treasure of hers. Saying it's her son's first artwork. Keeping it in a scrapbook of hers. After that, they were careful with important papers. I was too young to understand that I had to keep away from them or could tell the difference. Skye story is sweet as well.
"The doctor knew what she was doing," I say
"That she did and her she's still a doctor." Skye signed "You know I was Mr. Cohen last class for his untimely retirement."
Skye would have been and it has been that long since he had to. Knowing that she know I had him for Mr. Cohen always brought up past students of his. Having an artwork to remember them by. He was allowed to keep the artwork for it brought art to the home. Remembering when he told he had to retire lots were heartbroken and so we were. He was as well and his teaching never slipped. Yet other abstracts of his life were slipping. It came full circle when he was in a small car crash. He didn't hit another car and injuring someone. Just crashed into a light pole. That's when he knew it was time to tell. The university understood after all his Alzheimer's wasn't getting in the way. After that, his retirement was planned and he got to teach his last year until the end.
"It was sad news for us all." I say "Teaching was his passion. Luckily art is still his passion."
Teaching was passion after his wife died. She was killed by a drunk brawl wrong place at the wrong time. She like others did nothing wrong. She was the third victim killed and two others were injured. After that, Mr. Cohen swore to never drink again and he's keeping to that. He remembers his life like him she was an artist. Their kits he barely remembers and that upsets them. At least he remembers pieces of them. That's better than forgetting everything like what happened to Judy.
"You're right about that and we made sure he had a great year." Skye signed, "Anyway there's something I want to tell you."
"Our class would have done the same." I say "I figured that you wanted to and what's your news?"
I knew this was coming up and been working her way to talk about it. Like a respectful mammal would do. Someone rude would have started off with news right away. Not letting the mammal talking to take some time to get ready. Everyone still setting up and we have time. Turning my attention back to Skye.
"I remember seeing you before Nick. You were so happily in love and seeing that was so sweet." Skye signed, "I know you two would never break up. Foxes usually mate for life. I remember that horrible day. I'm so sorry for your lost."
Skye has a good member and we only saw her then. Never got the chance to see her again. We got busy with our lives. Planning a business and a marriage. Skye so real about her she sincere about what she told me. Her reaction is so real and nothing wrong with that. It's like she's heartbroken about Katheryn death as well. Once again nothing wrong about that. Her reaction surprises me and I know she can tell. Not hurt in any way she knew it was going to happen.
"Thank….you….Skye." I say "Katheryn...was….so great."
I find speaking to hard and barely can find the words I want. Not upset maybe just a little more like surprised. It seems like long time has passed but it has only been a few. Kiddo reaction about hearing about Katheryn story I'm sorry for your loss and she did understand how I felt. Judy reaction would more of the same and she would understand more. After suffering the death of Jude and Judy can be emotional. Yet she couldn't match her reaction to Katheryn death. Skye's reaction so sincere it's like she lost a close friend.
"You're welcome Nick and I knew you would react that. I'll explain why I feel this way." Skye sighed "I know of that because I meet Katheryn before her untimely death. We became fast friends with each other. I was going let you be special guests at my art show. That was two days before her death. She never got the chance to tell you or the surprise she had for you."
I'm shocked by what Skye tells me. I know Skye and Katheryn would have become good friends. They have a lot in common. I didn't know that they meet up with each other and became good friends. Them meeting shortly her death makes sense and is tragic as well. That's why her reaction was so real.
"I never knew that," I say "She had a surprise for me?"
"Katheryn did and it was a lovely surprise. It brought tears to my eyes." Skye signed "When you're ready I'll give you what Katheryn wanted you to have."
"I would like that a lot and thank you."
After five years she still has the surprise that Katheryn was going to give me. She could have easily lost it or forgot all about it. Skye never did that and what she has done for me is so great. My Star was so great and sweet. She loved me very much and I felt...feel the same way about her. What her surprise is I have no idea. I'll have to find that out. Skye has a small smile on her face and gives me a hug. That also takes me by surprise and she has one of the type of hug that you like. Judy wondering what's going on and I'll tell her later.
I told Kiddo about that and or at least she knows about the art show. She knows that Skye and Katheryn meet and became friends. What she doesn't know that they were friends for two weeks. Kiddo knows I'll keep to myself. She's so selfless like that and sweet Kiddo too. Judy knows I'll tell her when I want to and she respects me as she should. I do the same for her. I do plan to tell her when the moment is right. I want her to know that I feel how she does after losing a loved one. I know that will bring us closer. Still wrapping my mind around Katheryn surprise. She did not like to keep secrets or tell lies. She saw lying as wrong and bad. Even when it was for a good reason. She wasn't good at telling lies and I'm glad for that. That made her a good mammal and I never lied to her. For secrets, she found them hard to keep and especially when she was younger. Bullies messed her with that. Telling her secrets that weren't true. Those she did get back at them once. Holding a secret for two weeks was a record her. That means her surprise meant a lot to her. So keeping it a secret meant a lot to her. It's so nice that Skye kept it. I know she been meaning to give to me. Yet our lives got in our wait. A little more time won't hurt.
"I'm glad that you got to meet Skye like you wanted and become good friends." I say "I can't wait to find out what your surprise is. I know it will great and I will love it Star."
Knowing that Katheryn can't hear me or maybe she can hear me. Sometimes I felt like she did hear me. That she was still with me. It was when I had a good feeling. Like when I won the archery contest it was like she was proud and happy for me. I rarely have thought about it for I found it hard to think about. For you truly never get over the death of a loved one. Getting up from my bed and grab my the same Itail that Judy has and placing the earbuds in. We had good laugh about that. Remembering the time that I listened in with Carrots. Stating her music was to quiet and we laughed. Picking my favorite violin piece and it starts to play. Closing my eyes to relax and lose myself to the music.
Star and I lay on the ground. Holding each other paw as we lay and star at sky blue sky. Having some white clouds. It's a beautiful day and we're at her favorite park. We're taking the time to relax and have a bit of fun. We have been busy planning for our business and wedding. The wedding will be happening in a few months. Our business is a bit difficult to get started. For us being foxes and little can trust us.
"Selfie!" Katheryn shouted. Star holds out her favorite camera. I will always be glad that she loves her old-fashioned cameras much more than the modern ones. Having the biggest smile on my face and she does as well. Moments later she takes the picture. A few moments later the picture comes up and she does what she always does. "Great picture and it's a keeper."
Star shows me our selfie. It truly is the perfect picture of us. The two of having a great time and smiles. Watching Star carefully places the photo in her photobook. Doing the date and giving the photo a name. Placing the photobook back and placing her camera safely back in its box.
"Perfect picture and name Star." I say "For you're a great photographer."
Star doesn't like to be called perfect. For she's not perfect no one else. She's right about that and she's close to being perfect in my book. She's like an angel to others and especially for me. Turning over to Star and kiss her on the lips. Our kisses are so sweet and the best. Star kisses me right back. A few moments later we lay on the ground again and hold each other paws. Now there's this light breeze and it feels great.
"Do you think we will ever get our business running?" Katheryn asked
"We keep on working hard and we will." I say "Someone will give us a loan."
Star isn't doubting us for that's not her style. She rarely thinks that low for she's a positive mammal. We have been trying so hard to get our business running. Do to us not getting any loans to do so. Even conning won't give me that much money. I did earn a good amount of money. But I swore that I would never con again. So that's out of the picture. We just need a banker to agree to give us a loan. We would pay it back.
"I hope it's soon," Katheryn said
"It will be sooner than we think," I say
"You're right Nick and it will be the best business ever!" Katheryn said excitedly
"You speak the truth, Katheryn," I say
It will come sooner than we think or I hope so. No matter what our wedding will happen and our business will as well. I won't think negative about it. I'll have the same mindset as my Star. Hopefully, Mrs. Miller will give us a loan. I'll meet up with her in a week. Hopefully, that meeting goes well and we get a loan. Our business will be the best ever.
Feeling tears slip down my face and I wipe them away. We never got our wedding and never started our business. Mrs. Millers was upset when she hear the news. Instead of the loan the bank made large donation to Katheryn's favorite charity. My favorite piece has been playing on repeat and I was lost in thought. Hearing something outside my apartment and I know something is up. Putting down my Itail and head over to my door. Opening it up and discovered it's Nora and Beryl.
"Nick you surprised us." Nora said
"I do live here." I say "What brings you here?"
"So you do have a home Nicholas." Beryl said coldly "We're here on call and there's report of a fight."
Beryl does whatever to get a rise out of me. Those her tactics to do so don't work on me. I wonder if Nora would sink low like Beryl does. I hope she doesn't and I do see as better mammal than Beryl. Even after she tried to attack Judy and hurt her. I know it's not Liz Martin for she finally broke up with her bad boyfriend. I understand why someone would stay in toxic relationship. I stayed in dangerous cons and pissed off a mod boss. I could have easily left and do something more. I didn't leave for it like the feeling pulling of cons and getting a lot of money. I didn't want to leave and Finnick always had my back. Those I really told her to leave him for her seek. Either I would find her body or arrest her killing him. She took my words to heart and broke up with him. He did come up and she stood up for herself. He saw her as lost cause and left. He won't hurt another girl or he will be arrested. He doesn't want his record ruined. Not knowing who else could start a fight that the cops has to be sent over. Would be on this floor I doubt it. Beryl just lead Nora here to get at me.
"Of course, I have a home and I like it." I say "Then do your job and do it well."
"We are doing our job and you almost hit us with your door." Beryl said
"Well you should have focus on your call and not me." I say "I do have my own business to attend to."
Beryl glares at me and she was going my way to get a rise out of me. Nora does seem to focus on the call and they would have just got here. Those she didn't stop Beryl from coming here instead of heading to the call. I know she still hates us but keeps her hate a professional level unlike Beryl. Those that can change with ease.
"We had to go this way." Beryl said quickly
"Then go and stop it." I say
"We will officer Wilde." Nora said
Seeing that Nora wants to go. So she still a good cop in my eyes. I hope that won't change. We will never be friends again and I don't care about that. Next time I won't fall for a fake friend. I won't slip down like I did with her.
"Of course, we can stop it Nicholas." Beryl said
"Well I know Nora can." I say "Don't mess up like you did before."
"Let's go Beryl." Nora said
That truly sets her off and it always does. Mammals never forget the mistake you made and ZPD will never forget hers. She will always will reminded of that mistake she made. Closing my door in front of them and lock it. Carrots will like heading about this. Seeing that's it's almost midnight. Tomorrow we are arresting some folks who has connections to the gang. The ones we could track down and druggie old Junior Ranger is one of them. Most likely he won't remember me. Luckily for him I move on. Carrots will have my head if I sleep in. We got a lot of mammals to arrest. I know that Kiddo is having a great time with her friends. She deserves that just like any kit. Tomorrow night Kiddo going to tell all about her sleepover and we're going to enjoy it. Grabbing my PJ's that Katheryn got me. I promised her that I would keep them forever. Heading over to the bathroom and change. Brushing and flossing my perfect teeth. They're pearly white just like they should.
Star kept hers that way and did everything perfect. She hated the dentist and she didn't really like others getting to close and touching her. Not in a bad way. She got used to doctors and nurses Star did like them a lot. Knowing that they were helping her. Star knew that dentist were as well they just pushed her in a way way. It was how her mind worked. It was harder for her when she was younger those she still did it. Those it took them so time to find a dentist who would accept her as a patient. Not many didn't want to deal with a meltdown. Star didn't want them to happen they just happened when her mind went into overload. I seen a few and never saw her differently.
"Now I'm ready for bed." I say
Heading out of my bathroom and turn off the light. I can hear someone irritated at Beryl and Nora. Saying how she doesn't deserves to go to jail. More stuff that most criminals say. From the sound of her voice I know she Tammy Ringer. Her marriage has been breaking apart recently. What for I have no idea and it's none of my business. Of course, Beryl purposeful went through the hallway again. Just to get back at me and Nora goes with it not stopping her at all. I'm not going to waste anymore time with them. Getting on my bed and getting into my favorite sleeping position and start to fall asleep.
Judy like my little about Beryl and Nora. Dawn Bellwether is the talk of the station and I know she's the talk everywhere. She's hated by everyone well almost everyone. Prey purest see her as a savior for prey which she is not. Bellwether turned her back on preys who stood up for predators. Saying that they were traitors. Her supporters are like the Lionheart protesters and rioters. Some are good at least good in a crazy purist way. While some take it to far. Like almost killing a predator due to being a predator. Bellwether would be proud of her loyal preys.
"Soon we will find out about Ms. Bellwether." Francine said, "Why she did this is a mystery."
"A mystery that has to be found out." Keith said, "There have been guesses but the truth will be found out."
Yes, there have been many questions about why she did it. Some are crazy while others could be the truth. The craziest is that she did it because she loves Lionheart. Why someone would think that I have no idea. She hated Lionheart to the bottom of her cold heart. A good one is that something happened to her and a predator did it. That's the reason that hated predators. That could have happened. Hate is a powerful emotion and it can change who you are. I could have been hateful mammal I knew that Katheryn would have hated that. So I didn't and lost the positive side of myself. Looking over at Carrots she brought that back to me.
"Her loyalist will be pleased to find out." Bridget said, "Some were willing to break her out of prison."
I did remember hearing about that. A group of her loyalist was willing to do that. They were going to do it and was going into action. They were arrested before they could do it. They wouldn't have gotten away with it. Escaping from prison is difficult and no prisoner gets away for long. Then they would be in prison longer. We know that Bellwether doesn't want that happening.
"Of course they would she wanted all predators gone," Judy said, "That's what they want."
That's why they looked up to Dawn so much. She wanted predators to leave or at least lesser than preys. They stated how bad predators were and how we should be gone. Predators aren't the problem but the one who does bad things. Both predator and prey can be bad. Luckily their voices are so few and no one listens to them. Other than Dawn and each other. They will never have want they want. Zootopia not perfect but it's a great city. What they want would ruin Zootopia. They can't grasp their minds around that. Having a narrow mind does that to you. I have met a lot of them and Carrots was one of them. Those she was low key with her bigot views. She changed for the better and she changed me for the better. Finding myself to be who was before Katheryn died. A part of old me is gone like Katheryn is but it feels good to not to be cynical.
"True Judy and what about her family?" I ask "I heard about her family but really don't know them."
"Ever since I meet you I thought you knew everyone in Zootopia. That's what you brought up to us. I suppose you would know everyone so you wouldn't con the same mammal twice. For you didn't want to meet up the same mammal you con the day before. Otherwise, you would have gotten a sucker punch your handsome face." Cecelia said teasingly I look at Cecelia and she gives me a sly smile. She's one of the most mature officers here and rarely jokes. We all laugh at what she did to me and I have done that. She got me so good. Now I have to get even. "Her father was a great judge and her mother is a teacher. Having an older sister who's a special ed teacher. One of her brothers is a bakery and the other is a banker. She does have other family but some moved away from Zootopia after she disgraced their family."
Luckily for us, none are like Dawn or they hid it very well. She got it from somewhere and she wasn't born like that. Knowing those views don't always come from parents or even family. For no one is born evil and anyway, Bellwether isn't evil. Like Kiddo said she's just a bad sheep. Lots of officers agree with that. There are worst criminals than Bellwether. She put her family into bad positions. I know they had a hard time in the spotlight. As if they were apart of it as well. In which they were not and only Dawn Bellwether was a part of it. We have wait and see if her family had part of her views on predators.
"You got me well Cecelia." I say "You know will get you back."
"Of course a con artist doesn't like to be conned," Cecelia said
"Who are you and what have done with Cecelia?" Bridget asked
We all laugh at that and it feels great. Cecelia is on fire today and does seem different. Those we know that Cecelia hasn't. She still has her sly smile on her face. Officer Higgins calls into attention and we do. Chief Bogo enters the room a few moments later. He's in the same mood as he always is. Meeting his wife was interesting.
Doing paperwork is always boring even when you're looking for the most interesting mammals. Like the mink, I saw buying a firearm. She was so interesting and we couldn't find anything on her. So she has no record and she'll be hard to track. She hasn't committed a crime yet so that's news we like to hear. I know she brought that gun for more than protection. If she was planning that there was no need for her to head to the black market.
"I thought we would be trapped in a sea of papers." I say "I never saw so many."
"Har har Slick Nick and you say that every time we do paperwork," Judy said
"For paperwork isn't my style Judy," I say
"Oh yes, your style is taking nap while I do all the work," Judy said teasingly
"Your words wound me, Judy," I say
Holding my paws on my heart and Carrots playful rolls her eyes. Punching me on my shoulder and I rub it. She gives me her sly smile and I laugh. I would never leave Carrots like that otherwise she would die of boredom. We head over to the front of the station. Seeing that female cape buffalo is chatting with Sean.
"Oh that Meria Magoro Nick," Judy said
Carrots did bring her up and she's Chief Bogo ex-wife. Recently finding out about her and I have seen her before. She's a hotshot lawyer and was the one who put Bellwether in prison. So that means Bellwether loyalist hate her. Saying that she locked up an innocent mammal. Those she didn't and Bellwether deserves prison. Looks like she's good friends with Sean. That makes a lot of sense for he's good friends with Chief Bogo.
"This cop killer won't away for long." Meria said, "Too many great officers after him."
Of course, they would be talking about him. He has been talked about around the station. Issac is recovering nicely and he hopes to be back with us soon. We can't wait for that moment to happen. He's still injured from being shot but will be back up soon. ZPD couldn't find him after he was shot and that means he went to a dirty doctor. ZPD always knew that he would and they did try to track down dirty doctors. Those that didn't work out and Meria is right he will be found.
"You're right Meria and hopefully soon." Sean said, "I don't another officer life lost to him."
Sean has been tracking down this cop killer for a while now. We all hope the same thing. We know his next victim could be an officer we know and they won't have luck like Isaac did. He will be more careful so a mistake doesn't happen again. Either that means he will be harder to track down. Due to him being careful. Or easier due to him being too careful and not clearly thinking. Those I have bad feeling he will be harder to track down. After Sean leaves Meria sees us and is happy to see us. Well, she's happy to see Carrots. I don't know how she would feel about me.
"I hoping we would meet up again officer Hopps. I know you would have officer Wilde with you." Meria said, "I have been waiting to meet you."
It's nice to know she has been looking forward to meeting me. For a fox like me, that means a lot. I know she's doesn't judge mammals on what species they are but who they're instead. Too bad, more mammals don't do that. If they did life would be a whole lot better for a lot of mammals. Yet I know personally it's easier to believe lies than accept the truth. I was treated like a shifty and untrustworthy fox for so long. Holding out my paw to shake hers and she accepts.
"Words I thought I would never here. Unless it was your duty to lock me away for my con artist ways." I say "It's a pleasure to meet you Ms. Magoro."
"A joker and a gentlemammal your mother raised you right." Meria said, "Congrats on doing a great job on your first undercover job."
Seeing that she laughed at my joke. Just like Chief Bogo does and I can see why they did love each other at one point. Two hotshots making sure Zootopia stays safe while they raise a family. Then the death of one of their daughter happened and their marriage fell apart. Their love for each other died as well. They say true love never dies but that's only fairy tale. At one point in time, I did believe true love existed but I no longer do. It's saddening to see those and I know it happens. For I have seen it happen and felt true love die. Looks like they're professional about how they act with each other. Their personal lives stay personal and out of public view. Those everyone messes up and hate is a powerful feeling. Of course, she would bring up my undercover work. I have been told that many times and the good feeling never goes away.
"Thank you, and I wasn't going to fail." I say "I know how criminals work."
"That makes you a great officer for once you were a criminal yourself. Those what you did would be on the lower side of crime." Meria said, "You know how the criminal world works and I know you taught that to others."
That hasn't been the first time I been told that. As a con artist, I could have done a whole lot more. Yet I only did cons that would only hurt mammals who feel for it. Then we can up with the pawsicles and we focused on that. Knowing that was the easiest way to earn money without getting into much trouble. Or so we thought until a rabbit officer changed everything. I'm glad that Judy did and I feel complete again.
"Nick's a great teacher and I learned a lot from him." Judy said, "He stood up for me even when he didn't have to. Showed me who I truly was and I was able to change myself for the better."
"I learn a lot from Judy and she gave me a second chance." I say "Sure she blackmailed me into helping those I fell for her hustle. She gave me something I thought I would never have someone to trust in and that I could be more than con artist."
We look at each other when we say that and smile. I am a great teacher and Carrots a great student. She knows the criminal world very well. Knowing that knowledge has helped us a lot. Those I couldn't teach her to play poker. She's a terrible poker player. Carrots did give me a second chance and a great chance that she gave me. I did change her for the better. Meria has a small smile on her face.
"The perfect partnership and I can see why you're best friends," Meria said
Did she look at us and remembered a time when she had a relationship with Chief Bogo? It's easy to tell that they did work together very well. Helping each other and being there for each other. Until that was broken now their relationship is professional.
"We truly are." Carrots said happily
"The best friendship and partnership you can ask for," I say
It truly is and one of the best I ever had. A type of friendship that I never thought I would have. One due to being a fox and the other that I wouldn't find another mammal to get close to. Finnick is really close for that for we can almost tell each other anything. Still finding some time to hang out with each other.
"A relationship I hope you two never lose." Meria said
I know that we won't not after what we been through. Our a fight our friendship was lost for months. I didn't want our friendship back. Or at least most of me didn't. Until Carrots came back and made amends. Also losing her when died and I could have lost her forever. Just like how I lost Katheryn. Our friendship can go through anything. We make sure of that.
"We won't lose it." I say "Our friendship means a lot to us."
"Never again and I couldn't imagine my life without Nick."
"I never thought a rabbit would become so important to me." I say
Carrots looks over at me with a cold playful look. Hitting lightly on my shoulder and has a smirk on her face. She does always seem to hit hard. Meria laughs and has a small smile on her face. Just like Chief Bogo does. I wonder if she thinks about their past together and how he feels about it. Like with him Meria emotions are hard to read.
"I heard a lot of things throughout my career and little surprises me."
"That I can believe Meria." I say "We should be heading off."
"I shall as well and it will a pleasure to walk and chat," Meria said. "I like you two and I knew I would."
"We will honor that," Judy said
I'm glad that she likes us and I like her as well. I can she's more friendly than Chief Bogo and less uptight. Those Chief Bogo does have his caring side. You just have to through his intimidating look. Together we walk out of the station together. Meria tells us more about her. More about her career as well and she has a great one. She does remind me of Chief Bogo. Having the same personality and drive. No wonder they fell in love with each other. There's a story here and I want to find it out. Knowing Carrots is the same way. The only ones that will tell are Sean and Cassandra.
We still haven't asked Cassandra or Sean about them. They would have all the answers we seek. We have to wait for the right moment to ask. Both Chief Bogo and Meria are intimidating, stubborn, logical, focused, mature, intelligent, tough, caring, charming, accountable, playful, mischievous, and authoritative. They are very similar to each other and they did along so well. Found out more about Meria she's amiable, compassionate, methodical, patient, helpful, emotional, and ambitious. We all have positive, negative, and neutral traits. While Chief Bogo stern, firm, impatient, commanding, no-nonsense, realistic, stark, blunt, and strict.
"Both you all head off a meeting will be held and we will talk about the cop killer." Chief Bogo said, "This meeting will be held after Ms. Bellwether interview. I except your full attention."
Everyone becomes quiet and moments like this you can hear a pin drop. Even Beryl doesn't speak those does have a glare at Sean. As we know he will part of this meeting. Something he isn't looking forward to but has to be done. Our friend Isaac is recovering nicely and hopes to be back soon. We know he will be back soon.
"As you all know I will part of this meeting as well." Sean said, "We need to track him down and stop him before more death can come."
Of course, we all knew that for he's taking the case. A type of case that Beryl wants but will never have. Not after what she did. Sean does have grim look on his face. He knows the truth but doesn't want it to happen. We won't catch in time before he kills another officer. Even if we search with each officer on the force he'll escape through the cracks. To rise again once he's healed and continue on his mission. Not stopping until we stop him.
"Yes, sir." I say
Everyone says that as well and Chief Bogo knows that we're listening to him. We'll attention in the meeting or face the wrath of Chief Bogo. That's something that we don't want. You do that if you have a death wish or believe you can face Chief Bogo. Only a crazy mammal would do that. Chief Bogo knows what he's doing. Even I wouldn't challenge him. The last time I did something crazy like that was giving Mr. Big a skunk butt rug. I wonder if we will be seeing him again soon. We did see his polar guards.
"Dismissed and get to work." Chief Bogo said
He leaves after that and we will as well. Carrots and I have real business to do now. Instead of the endless paperwork that's always a bore. We have mammals to track down and arrest. Crime never pays even if you think you can get away with it. Carrots and I get up so we can do our duty.
First mammal we're after is Dustin Faix the druggie who brought drugs from them. Or the used to be Junior Ranger who bullied me. Those I won't be thinking of that when he's arrested. He still lives with his parents. Those he lives in his own apartment and that he has to pay rent for. His parents set to him that much. Those he's a total failure and his parents are not bad mammals.
"You may do the honors Nick." Judy said
"Why thank you, Carrots." I say
Heading over to their mansion in Sahara Square. The Hopp's house is bigger than their mansion. Those they don't have to fit hundreds of rabbits inside their home. Heading over to the front door and it's a nice looking door. I could never imagine myself in this lifestyle for it didn't fit me. Knocking on their front door.
"You're welcome and do you think he'll remember you?" Judy ask
"He could or the drugs have messed him up bad." I say "Those I do hope he does. I want to see that surprised look on his face."
I have to be honest about that and I do feel like that. I don't know if he would remember me. We did see each other a few times after they muzzled me. It was always to get at me until adulthood. Carrots looks over at me and she knows I would feel that way.
"Whatever his reaction is you'll be professional," Judy said
"Right you are Carrots," I say
We can hear footsteps and someone coming over to the door. It didn't take to long to happen. Someone heads over to the door and opens it up. Carrots and I discover it's Mr. Faix he doesn't look pleased to see us. Of course, anyone would react if cops showed up at your door.
"What business brings you here officers?" Mr. Faix
"We're here to speak your son Mr. Faix," I say My mother felt the same way. Always wishing that her son would believe that he could be more than a con artist. A lost soul and dream forever crushed. How much of a failure his son is when cops are trying to find him. Wishing that he could disappear from our view. Carrots and I have seen this look before.
"Yes, I have seen my son. He's in the apartment above the garage." Mr. Faix said
He's basically telling us to take his son away. Not caring why we are looking for him. We could be asking for him for information about helping us with a crime. Of course, Mr. Faix knows that his son messed up. Too much of a failure to do something good. Cruel of a parent to think about but he still loves his son. Mr. Faix just hates what his son became.
"Thank you, for your information," I say
"With pleasure officer Wilde and Hopps," Faix said
Taking a step back and he closes the door. The garage is to the right of us. Having cars that we could never afford. That Finnick would love to have. He does love his sports cars. Those he loves his van as well. He takes care of it very well and never let me drive it. Or he would bite my face off. I knew not to mess with the like of him. He may be short but he's stronger than he looks. Just like how Carrots is.
"Do you think this karma for him for muzzling you?" Judy asked
Of course, Carrots would ask something like that. For she knows me well and just like I know her well. I would ask the same thing if she was in my position. She wants to know the answer I see the look in her eyes. Karma does always find a way to pay back.
"Predictable Carrots and I do." I say "I always wanted something bad to happen to them after what they did to me. I'm sure they did to others they didn't seem worthy of being a Junior Ranger."
"That sounds a lot like you." Judy said "He deserves the bad treatment. Not all druggies are bad and some got addicted due to medication they had to take. But I know he did and would have treated others badly due to him not liking them."
"Of course and you speak the truth Carrots." I say "Addiction is a terrible thing."
"That's true Nick and I have seen it happen." Carrots said
"I know and it's horrible," I say I look over at Carrots and see a sad look on her face. I know Carrots has seen within her own family. The farming business can get dangerous. Carrots have told about the accidents that have happened in the past. Farmers need more praise for the work that they do. I'm sure it runs in my family as well. We head over to the garage. Heading up the stairs. Carrots is right behind me just in case he runs. Those he won't outrun us. Knocking on the door. "I can smell the drug and it's a horrible smell."
"I smell it as well." Carrots said
Knocking on the door as hard as I can. I always kept my promise to my mother to never take drugs. I have been offered some but never did any. I have been called horrible names for being like that. Katheryn was the same way and she stood up to peer pressure very well. She always hated the smell of smoke and it bothered her. I rarely drink as well. A few beers here and there. Some fine wine as well for special occasions. Other than that I don't drink. Carrots is the same way.
"Hopefully he hasn't OD," I say
"I can still hear him." Judy said, "He seems just fine."
An OD is something that we don't want happening. It has happened to us before and we know what to do if it happens. Carrots does that best and I will always trust her judgment. Knocking on the door again and knowing I have to speak.
"This is ZPD open up!" I say
Hoping that he doesn't recognize my voice I want to see his shock. Knowing that he hasn't run away or Carrots would have told me. Finally, he comes over to the door but he takes his sweet dear time. Those I don't mind slow walkers for Katheryn was like that and I liked that about her. The door opens up a few minutes later.
"May I help you officers…." Dustin said
There's the shocked look in his eyes. The look I wanted to see and I give him a smirk. He does remember who I am. I suppose he found he hard to believe that I became an officer. Or maybe it was just he thought I did when he was high. He reacts like any guilt mammal and runs. If he was crazy he would have knocked us over. Luckily for us, we would land on hot sand that has piled up. No, he chose to run into his apartment and lock the door behind him. So we run down the stairs and watch him climb down the window.
"Running only makes things worse for you!" Judy said
"Also you won't get away," I say
Dustin keeps on running and we will chase him down. He's faster than he looks but not faster than us. He has a big backyard and lucky him. Chasing up to him to him now and trying to pin him to the ground. He manages to push me to the ground with ease it's the drugs that he has taken.
"That's assault on an officer," I yell
"You're no officer vermin," Dustin said
Looks like he hasn't changed one bit. Or maybe it's just the drugs talking those I don't that. Quickly chasing after him again. Judy has gone another way to make sure he can't escape. I take out my dart gun but I see that will only cause problems. If I darted him he would fall right into his family pool and that's something I don't want happening. So the only thing I can do is pin him within reason of course. So I take off full speed and once again in the position to pin him. This time he doesn't take me by surprise Watching what I do for I don't want him to break any of my bones. He's fast as well and I see what's he trying to do. I won't let him get away with his dirty plan. Letting go faster then realizes and I have fallen into the pool like he does.
Moments later I fall into their pool just like him. The water does feel refreshing on a hot day like this. I have been pushed into a pool before and that's no fun. Being taken by surprise in a pool can lead to drowning. That moment I did inhale some water. Luckily my mother went full mother mode and lost it. The kits who did it got into trouble. Of course, the pool didn't want us to sue. So they took our side. It only takes me a few moments to swim to the surface. Dustin already has pawcuffs on and Carrots works fast. Carrots is waiting for me and hold out her paw. Her helpfulness is always nice just like a partner would.
"If you fancied a swim you could have just stated so." Judy said
"Where's the fun in that?" I ask "Nice work arresting him."
"Of course, that was more fun for you." Judy said, "I did what I had to."
Taking her paw and head out of the pool. Chief Bogo not going to be pleased that my uniform is wet. Those that's no fault of my own. Those the hot weather should dry it up nicely. Katheryn always loved to swim. I could imagine her as a great Olympic swimmer.
"He pushed me into the pool that's police brutality," Dustin said
"I thought I wasn't an officer." I say
You can't have it both ways. Either I'm a cop or not. He can't play it in his favor. That was his dirty plan and I wasn't going to fall for it. I would never forcefully arrest someone. I'm not perfect but I wouldn't go beyond my call of duty. This hasn't been the first time for me or Carrots. They play us thinking that we shouldn't be officers. Saying that we can't handle what being an officer takes. I thank Carrots for making my reactions faster. That truly helped me out.
"I heard you with my own ears and I saw what you did." Judy said
"Oh, you police officers always defend each other," Dustin said
Well, he does bring up a good point there. Carrots and I promised we would protect each other but when it came to telling the truth we would. Our friendship would never break but we have duties officers and we swore to that. Those we don't have to worry about that we wouldn't cross that line. If we somehow did it would be justifiable.
"Well, we're one big happy family." I say "There are some officers that I wouldn't defend. After all, you don't get along with every family member."
"Well, you did push me into the pool." Dustin said, "For revenge for you being a dumb kit."
Well, now I know he stays in the past. I moved on for that and wouldn't have treated him poorly. I don't want to sink to his level. Sure I have lashed out when someone did or say something I didn't like. Those I knew that I was in error and reacted. Accepting what I did and got punished. Those that one dude deserved the punch I gave him.
"The past is in the past, Mr. Faix." I say "I did no such thing and you did that yourself."
Knowing he won't stop with his police brutality plan. Those it won't work out for him. There would be security and cameras. For we saw cameras around the garage and the front of the house. So his little act won't fly. Looking over back at the mansion and see that they're cameras. Sounds like he forgot about that. I also see Mrs. Faix. He does have an older brother and younger sister who are being successful in life unlike him. He's pleased to see his mother but that won't be for long. She has the same look that his father did. He'll be in for a surprise.
"All foxes lie!" Dustin said
"You're just making things worse for yourself Mr. Feix." Judy said, "You're heading out with us."
We walk over to his mother while he has a smile on his face. Oh, how that smile will be wiped out in a matter of moments. Oh, how I will love the look on his face. It's going to be so enjoyable. He's still unaware of his mother truly feels about him. He looks at his mother with pleading eyes and she still has the same reaction.
"Mother I'm being arrested for no reason and I was forced into police brutality," Dustin said
I give him some credit he knows how to act. Those Carrots is a far better actor then he would ever be. Seeing that his mother does fall for his trick. I wonder if his mother took his side before and that's why he believes she'll do it now.
"Grow up and I saw the whole thing. Lying to the police is one of the worst things you can do." Mrs. Faix said, "I know you do drugs but I could never confirm that you had any. We raised you to be better than a criminal. We tried to get you help but you never took it. Now it's too late and get him out my face."
There's that look on his face and it's great. Now he realizes his dear mother won't protect him. She wants him gone and locked away. So sick of how he turned out. Sadly this happens mammals don't get the help the each. For many different reasons and I don't feel bad for him. Not because he bullied me in the past but got chances but never took them.
"I thought only foxes lied and you're coming with us," I say
"Come on I only did drugs," Dustin said
"Thanks for your confession and illegal drugs. Helping out dangerous mammals." Judy said, "Thank you, for your help Ms. Faix."
"With pleasure and we still do love our son." Mrs. Faix said
Carrots and I know that's the truth. Dustin to stunned to speak and we take him over to our patrol car. Seeing that his father is watching us. Having the same displeased look on his face but deep down he still loves and cares about his son. Heading over to the back of the patrol car.
"Please, I'll be in information!" Dustin said, "I can tell you about the gang."
"Criminal informant and no deal." I say "Your information would be useless."
Carrots and I have met a few CI'S and they are good at what they do. He would never past for CI and he's just trying to save himself. His information would be useless for he knows nothing. Anyway, we already have two CI for the drugs that they did. Very useful information indeed and their charges will be less for helping us out. Putting him in the back and hear harsh words from him. Giving him nothing and I close the door. Heading back over to Carrots and we drive Mr. Faix over to lock up.
Mr. Faix put up a fight now he's where he belongs. Knowing he will be locked away for a long time. He was friends with the others Junior Rangers and if they're still friends I wonder how they will react. He's the only one to turn out bad. Luckily for me, my uniform has mostly dried up. But you can tell something happened to me. We see that Clawhauser enjoying his favorite kind of doughnut. He has lost a lot of weight. He looks happy and he has always happy about himself. But I can tell he seems happier. That's good news for him. You should be happy with yourself.
"What happened to you?" Clawhauser asked
"Oh I decided to jump into a pool for the fun of it," I say
"So you fell into one chasing a criminal," Clawhauser said
"Well he wanted to police brutality to happen but that didn't work out for him."
Clawhauser has that surprised look on his face. He always has that face when he's taken by surprise. He has heard stories of criminals trying to avoid being arrested. He has some stories for his own for he did patrol earlier in his career. In some cases, police brutality has happened.
"Oh my goodness that's a clever idea." Clawhauser said, "In may seem smart in your mind when truthfully it's a bad idea."
"Right you are Clawhauser and how's your friend doing?" Judy asked
Clawhauser knows that we're talking about. Carrots and I have seen her twice. Once when we first meet her and the other time when we told her the great news. She was so happy to hear the news and the same for everyone in their community. His parents weren't treated lightly and they were sent to prison. Where they won't see the light of day for many years.
"She's doing wonderful and I took her out to her favorite restaurant. We saved another kit from abusive parents. She's going to be raised by her aunt and uncle."
"That's news that we like to hear." I say "You do a great job with that."
"It is and thank you, I'm happy to do it. I don't want any kit suffering like that." Clawhauser said
Clawhauser has told us about his horrible time in a foster home. How cruel Mrs. Hines was to him and to the others. Abusing them any way possible and got away with it. He informed us that she even killed a kit. After that, she ran from ZPD and disappeared like she wasn't real. Instead of being in prison where she belongs she's free as a bird. Those I doubt she would have lasted long in prison. No criminal likes mammals who hurt and murder kits.
"No kit deserves to be treated like that," I say
"My aunt did everything her power to make sure she was front and took care of me. As you know she's a great chef and baker." Clawhauser said, "I know my parents would be proud of what I have done and do. I will never be the officer like my father was I tried but that didn't work out. But I'm the officer who I'm supposed to be and he would be proud of."
Clawhauser aunt Alisha is one of the sweetest mammals you can know. So full of life and wonder. Her food is to die for and very officer loves her cooking and baking. She does make a killer blueberry cheesecake which is always to die for. We can inspire to be like our parents but we can't be them. Clawhauser realized that he couldn't like his father was. Others hoped that he was as well including Chief Bogo. For he works with his father and was good friends with him. Clawhauser found greatness in his own way and his parents would be proud. My father would be proud of me for who I became. Showing what foxes can do.
"He truly would for you're a great officer," Judy said
"I second to that buddy," I say
"Thank you, guys." Clawhauser said, "I can't wait for Gazelle's next concert."
Of course, being a major like he is Clawhauser looks forward to all her concerts. It's the same for Chief Bogo and Meria. We know what he's talking about. Why he's so excited for this concert. For he won the contest and that means he gets to meet Gazelle. Having backstage tickets as well. He and a lucky friend will have the grandest time.
"You're so lucky," Judy said
For the safety of Gazelle, we play it off as if we never met her. Those no harm has come to her and it still can. We promised Chief Bogo we would do that. Clawhauser would understand and would do the same. For he wouldn't want any harm to come to Gazelle for she's an angel with horns.
"You and Mandy will have lots of fun," I say
"I know and my aunt was so happy." Clawhauser "I..it will be a lot of fun and isn't that Finnick?"
Alisha would be so happy for him. She knows how much he loves Gazelle. She's a fan of hers for she can always put a smile on Clawhauser face. That's what parents want and she's a parent to Clawhauser. Raising him all on his own after her husband left. Finding out she couldn't have kits of her own and didn't want to deal with a trouble kit like Clawhauser. I'm surprised by what he said and I see a surprised look on his face. Finnick wouldn't just visit without any warning. That means two things something has happened or he has been arrested. Turning over to where Clawhauser looking and I know why he's shocked. He's in pawcuffs and officer Howe has him. A tall spotted cheetah who's twenty-nine years old and he doesn't like me one bit.
"I wonder what happened," Judy said
"I told you I wasn't a part of it!" Finnick said, "I had no clue what was going on."
Finnick doesn't look pleased and you don't want to see him angry. So this wouldn't be one of his cons. If that were the class he wouldn't be here. What he's talking about I have no idea. He's careful about what business he goes into. If he got into bad business he would figure how to get out of it before he was arrested. In this case looks like it didn't work out for him. Carrots and I will help him out in anyway we can.
"You had the information, Mr. Fennec." Officer Howe said, "Only monsters would do something like you did."
"It was planted on me and I don't even smoke," Finnick said quickly. "The papers smell like smoke and I never saw them before until today! I wouldn't harm a kit no way."
I know Finnick and he would never harm a kit in any way. Most of the time the people others believe that he's a kit. Why Howe believes that nonsense I have no idea. He doesn't hate foxes just me. Of course, I don't care that he does and he deserved what I did to him. Nothing that was too serious but he didn't like it one bit. Finnick doesn't smoke and he hates it. Those he knows how to hold down his drink. He drinks more than you realize without getting drunk. Those he rarely drinks just like Carrots and me.
"What seems to be the problem officer Howe?" Judy asked
At least officer Howe likes Judy those not at a level that he likes other officers. Not because she's a rabbit but because she took my side. Those he has every right to dislike like me for what I did. Just like I had every right to do what I did. Those I didn't get away scot free but would always do it. Unless it's a minor then they would get a harsh talking. You don't say those type of words in front of me and expect me to laugh or to see it as a joke.
"Mr. Fennec has been arrested for the crime he committed." Mr. Howe said
"I did nothing among that officers Wilde and Hopps," Finnick said
"We believe you, Mr. Fennec," I say
Mr. Howe gives me a cold look and the same one he gave me after that one event. Those he does have a good cold look but it doesn't affect me. I stand by what I did and wouldn't have changed my reaction. Those I did promise I would react better. Finnick acting professionally around us. Mr. Howe doesn't know that we're friends with each other.
"Well this arrest has nothing to deal with you officers Hopps and Wilde." officer Howe said
There's that coldness to me. You can easily hear it in his voice. It was a one-time event it wasn't like I did it to him again. Of course, after the event, he wouldn't go near me. That is understandable and I would do the same. Like I will always stand for he deserved it. Seeing that Finnick has a smile on his face and I know he has a trick up his sleeve.
"It does have to deal with them." Finnick said, "I have information that will help them out."
Finnick isn't just saying that to get free. He saying it because he does have information for us. A reason why he was arrested. Carrots and I know it will have to deal with the kidnapping case or part of the gang. I'm sure that officer Howe knows that it is or he'll figure that out. He doesn't like me get in the way of doing his duty.
"I'll have to double check if that's the case Mr. Fennec." officer Howe said
What he says is understandable and fair. After all, a quick glance could see the information can help us but a closer look would discover that it wouldn't. Officer Howe is doing his job and he does it well. Just like we do. His partner officer Parker must have the information. He's a tiger and great officer as well. Finnick understands that I see it on his face. I can also tell he's wondering how he got into this mess. For he knows better than to get into serious trouble.
"Sounds reasonable to me," Finnick said. "I'm sure about the information."
We're sure that he's right about the information. Yet they still have to do their job. I remember when Finnick hated cops due to what happened in his past. How he thought a cop killed his parents and held that for a long time. I understand why he thought like that and any kit would react that way.
"I hope it goes well for you," Clawhauser said
There's Clawhauser being himself and he does know Finnick some. He knows that Finnick wouldn't get himself into trouble. Finnick does like Clawhauser and as well for our other friends. He didn't have kind words for Nora. Hearing footsteps and see that officer Parker is with Chief Bogo. They stop over by us.
"Do I even want to know what happened to you?" Chief Bogo questioned
"I decided to go for a swim with a criminal," I say
"Good work officer Wilde." Chief Bogo said, "You three are heading to my office. We have matters discuss about."
"We will be right there Chief Bogo," Judy said
I like knowing he would Chief Bogo understood what I told him. He walks away after that and heads back to his officer. Officer Howe takes the pawcuffs off of Finnick. Leaving with officer Parker and Finnick walks over to us. Rubbing his wrist as he does.
"I never did realize how uncomfortable pawcuffs are." Finnick said, "So officer Howe hates you and not due to bigoted views. What did you do to him?"
No one truly does until they find out. I have and not because I was arrested. It was part of the academy. We trained on each other. So we knew what to do and knew how it felt. I made it hard to arrest me. We get got to play the resisting arrest. I may have taken it too far but I did train a fellow cop well.
"Well, I did something to him," I say
"A nice punch to his face," Clawhauser said
"Broke his nose with that punch." Judy
Of course, I'm being ambushed right now. Yes, I did punch a fellow officer and broke his nose. Those the arrogant jerk at the time deserved it. I fully took the punishment and he got into trouble as well. Finnick looks at me for a few moments before breaking into a laughing fit. Carrots and Clawhauser do as well. That makes me laugh as well.
"He deserved it at that moment," I say
"I would love to hear that story," Finnick said
"You'll find out later!" I say "We have business to attend to."
I knew Finnick would love to hear the story. I'll tell him as well once we have some free time. Knowing he would enjoy the story. If he wasn't an arrogant jerk he wouldn't gotten his nose broken. Finnick let's out a laugh. Chief Bogo isn't the type you keep waiting.
"Alright, I want that story soon." Finnick said, "Let's get this over with."
Knowing he wants to get out of here as soon as possible. I would be the same in his position and anyone would. So we walk over to Chief Bogo office. Seeing that he has his reading glasses on and has documents on his desk. He has a perfect seat for Finnick and we take ours.
"So explain how you were arrested." Chief Bogo said
"I was chilling in my van minding my own business. When there was a knock on my van and I heard ZPD. I opened it up and your fellow officers were there to arrest me." Finnick said, "They told me the charges and found those document inside my van. Before today I never held them in my paws before and I saw them only once. I'm being charged?"
"No Mr. Fennec for I know you're innocent in all of this. A CI told me your voice was too deep to be the culprit. After this, you may go home and live your life like you do."
Seeing that Finnick is happy to hear that news. We knew that he wouldn't have gotten into trouble that way. For it's not in his character to do so. If he somehow did I would have been seriously taken by surprise and so would Carrots. Whatever the information placed with him is bad news. That has to deal with our case.
"You're dealing with gentlemammal well not very good one." Finnick said, "I was fooled but I won't let that happen again. The information I got is the small part and he took the rest. Never meet the mammal in charge before. I just heard about how wonderful he is."
Carrots and I don't like the sound of that. We know for sure that we're in for bad news. Whoever Finnick worked for sounds good to others when the truth he isn't. We have to find him as well for he has all the information that we need. Chief Bogo paws us each of the documents. He copied the ones that we have. There's a list of names of both documents. Most of are blacked off and that's only good news on this document.
"Sweet cheese and crackers he sold foster kits and teenagers to her." Judy said, "Austin was only worth five hundred. But both Casey and Aurora are worth half a million."
Carrots can barely get the words out of her mouth. I feel sick to my stomach and wished this wasn't too. Only sick mammals would sell fellow mammals. Another good thing Casey and Aurora are the youngest on the list. Yet they cost the most and by a lot. Also, they're the only hybrids on the list. Whoever this monster of a boss is one sick mammal. He's supposed to give foster kits good home, not too bad ones.
"This so horrible." I say "This woman sicker than we thought and she has the money."
Carrots have her pad and Carrot pen. Writing down his new sickening information. I don't we're going to tell Joanne her son was sold and she's upset as it is. This news will hurt her. Kiddo who's only a kit. How do you tell someone how much someone thinks they're worth. That they have a price tag on their head
"If I knew that's what he was doing I wouldn't be one his pawns." Finnick said, "He's fucking bastard."
"I feel the same with mammals who do that to others especially to kits." Chief Bogo said, "He has connections to the gangs. So he's the main one you're after. Tomorrow you will meet up with CI."
Finnick may look tough and harsh but he has a heart of gold. Of course, Chief Bogo would hate this. Anyone in their right mind would hate this. He was thinking about his kits. How easily his kits can have a price tag on their head. How anyone can have a price tag on their head. It's sickening to think about.
"Of course, sir anyone moral mammal would." Judy said, "We will find him as soon as possible Chief Bogo."
"Wonderful and I know you two will." Chief Bogo said, "Dismiss and you're free to go Mr. Fennec."
"Thank you, and I hope you catch him soon," Finnick said. We get up and leave his office. I know we can catch him and we will catch him. The others are luckily for now. Hopefully, this CI knows who he is or we will have to tell Kiddo. We promised that we would tell her everything about the kidnapping case. There's Monique she would know who this horrible gentlemammal. Then we don't have to put Kiddo through that. Those have to know the truth. "I should realize the truth sooner. I thought he was doing good."
"You couldn't have known." Judy said, "If you did you would have turned him in."
Judy heads over to Finnick and gives him a hug. He's the type that doesn't really like hugs. Those from Carrots he doesn't mind. Her good heart won him over and I know secretly he enjoys them. Those if I tell he swore he would bite my face off. Not the first time I heard that.
"She's right and I know you would have risked yourself to expose the truth," I say
"Thanks, guys and I'll see you three soon." Finnick said, "I have to find a real job this time."
"You can be a police officer," Judy said
Knowing that Judy being serious about that. Finnick can tell as well and we see him smile for the first time since he's been arrested. He would make a good cop and would have risk himself so the truth could come out. Knowing that young lives were at risk.
"You can always be a mechanic you'll be great at that." I say "You can chat with our new friend. You would like him and his sister."
He would make a good mechanic and businesses would love to have him. He could fix cars with ease and he seriously knows what he's doing. He kept my car up and running until the car was totaled. He would like Nigel and Skye. They would like him return and he does like what I'm saying.
"Thanks, Judy and I have to pass on that." Finnick said, "Next time we meet we'll talk about that and your story."
"Dutifully noted buddy and see you later," I say
"The story is a good one and see you later Finnick," Judy said
He laughs once again and waves goodbye. There's nothing we can do now but wait. The others on our list are not important right now. So far the mink hasn't done a crime yet. From the look, I saw she seriously was going to do it. Or at least at that moment, she was going to. She did want that firearm and knew she had to prove that she did. We start heading over to our office.
"I never would have thought she could sink so low." I say "We knew she was bad but not evil like this."
"I know and to horrible to think about." Judy said, "But they have to know as well."
They truly do and the others will not know the pain. The woman kidnapped their kits by getting to them and not buying them. We know that they would hate and feel sick in the stomach hearing the news. But only Joanna truly understands how her son was taken away and how much the woman was willing to pay to kidnap him.
"We will tell them and they will help Joanne with this news." I say "Telling Kiddo will be difficult."
"I know and I dread it," Judy said
"I dread it as well Carrots," I say
I do dread when we have to tell Kiddo. I don't even know how we're going to tell her about this information. How do you find the words that you were sold to a horrible woman? After all, she's just a kit and doesn't need any more bad things in her life.
"What do you dread?" Sean asked
Looking up at Sean and we know that he will dread the news as well. After all, Kiddo is like a daughter to his and was a daughter. Until Beryl ruined that for him. He'll have to know as well for he's looking out for Kiddo as well. Same for our good friends and she's well protected. Together we head over to a private area to talk. I wish this news wasn't real and Sean already has a lot on his mind. Finding this out will only add to that.
"We found out that Aurora was sold to the woman. Close to half a million for her and Casey as well." Judy said
"That son of a bitch." Sean said, "If I knew who he was I would tell you who this fucking monster is. Once you find out who she is and arrest hear I want to this bitch."
Sean reaction is what we would expect from him. He's a father and the type of mammal you don't piss off. He's the type to rarely swears and get angry. Once you blow his fuse you're doom. Of course, he won't do anything illegal but you will see his bad side. He takes a few deep breathes and lets them out. Now seeing the very grim look on his face. "I remember saving sexual abuse victims a few years ago. There was this young boy Aurora age and he was sold by his parents so they could get drugs. I managed to save the young boy but the damage was done. He was almost like a feral kit. I never left him and stood by him. He told me I'm his hero. He's doing fairly normal nowadays but they broke who he was. He plans to become a kit psychologist. Helping out kits who were hurt like him."
I remember hearing about that and it was horrible to find out. Zootopia is a great city but it has many bad things inside the city. That happened about three years ago and he would be around thirteen years old. You're never truly the same after that happens to you. Just like Skye will truly never be who she once was. It's great that he's recovering and wants to help others.
"That's so horrible and I'm glad we're able to save him," Judy said
"You'll get that Sean," I say
"I wasn't going to stop until I did. I know you two will catch and arrested her. Now she truly has become a monster." Sean said, "I'll see you two later."
That's the Sean we know and that makes him a great officer. We will catch and arrest this horrible woman. We won't stop until we do. For she has gotten away too long and won't get away forever. She will pay for the horrible things that she did. This woman has become a monster.
The rest of our day was uneventful. Of course, we wouldn't have a greater event than the news that we found out. I spent a few hours alone at my apartment. Getting a good chance to just think. Those were still not ready to tell Kiddo the new information. I don't think we will ever be ready to tell her the news. Only if wishes were real and would wish that the information never existed. Yet wishing doesn't exist.
We're gathering around the living room. Kiddo has told us about her sleepover. We know that she has the greatest time. Playing spies and watching Disney movies. Having junk food and doing art. The best kind of sleepover that a kit can have. School went great for Kiddo as well and we did see her off for her first day of school. Hopefully, the school year is normal for her. Fangmeyer will make sure that she stays safe. We know that she will do a great job. Margaret will never get her and bring her back to the women.
"So how was your guys day? Aurora asked
"It was eventful alright." I say "I got to arrested an old bully of mine who became a big-time druggie. He tried to play police brutality and that didn't work out for him. Both of us fell into a pool."
"That's crazy and I know you would never do that." Aurora said, "You never would go above the law."
"I would do it by the book when I know it would difficult to do," I say
"I would hate it if I was a reason that more mammals started to hate and district cops," Judy said
I would never go above the law even when a criminal would force me to. I will show that foxes can be trusted. Looking over at Judy and I know why she feels that way. She already messed up big time and caused a lot of hate. She doesn't want that happening again. Gentling placing my paw on top of her and give her a small smile.
"You would never do that Judy for you're too good to do something that." I say "You inspire others and never make others hate."
"Nick is speaking the truth, Judy," Aurora said
Carrots looks up at me and have tears in her eyes. Whenever I say her name she knows I'm being serious. Rabbits are so emotional. Pulling her in for a hug and she accepts it. She truly has inspired others and including me. Others will always look up to her, after all, she became the first rabbit officer. She did mess up but she owned up to her mistakes and saved Zootopia. We break apart after a few moments. She wipes away her tears and smiles.
"Thanks, Aurora and Nick," Judy said, "You're right and I could never do something like that."
"You're welcome, Judy!" Aurora said happily
"You're welcome Carrots and you rabbits are so emotional," I say Carrots lets out a laugh and I know she's alright now. I always tease her about that and she likes it. There's nothing wrong with being emotional. Sure it can bite you back but that's better than having no emotions. She playfully punches my shoulder. "Also rabbits are stronger than they look."
"Of course we are," Judy said
"So true and any more news about your day?" Aurora asked
"Oh, yes Cecelia got Nick good during roll call." Judy said, "It was a sight to see."
Trying to postpone the bad news. Carrots is the speaking the truth and Kiddo would like to hear that. For she to has turned against me as well. I really have to watch my back now. Seeing that Kiddo laughs at that for she knows Cecelia well.
"Too bad I wasn't there." Aurora said, "It feels like you have some information."
Carrots and I look over at each other. We know that Aurora is one smart Kiddo. Any other information about this women would be easy. Oh, we found that she's a righty or she has a certain type of car. That she likes a certain type of mammal and that's why she kidnapped them. It's none of that and she had been told that Casey and she were sold to this horrible women.
"We do Aurora and it's about the kidnapping case," Judy said
"Yes, we do Kiddo," I say "You were…..." I can't find the words to say it. I just can't wrap my mind to say it to her. Carrots would be the same way. I see the look on her face. We know she has to know but we just can't tell. Kiddo so pure and still very innocent. This information will hurt her a lot. "This information you..."
"If you can't tell I know it's bad news. You wouldn't keep anything from me." Aurora said, "If that right now I don't want to you but I do want to find out."
"We would never do that," Judy said
"Alright sounds like we have a plan," I say
We promised that we wouldn't and we won't break that promise. Kiddo is wise once again and her reaction is what I thought it would be like. Now we have some time before she told the news. Back then we will be able to tell her the news.
"That we do," Aurora said
"It's getting late and you be heading off to bed." Judy said "Goodnight Aurora and have a great one."
"Alright and goodnight Nick and Judy," Aurora said
"Goodnight Kiddo," I say
It is getting late and we should be heading off to be as well. Watching Kiddo head up to the loft. Carrots heads over to her room. It's about the time she has the call with her parents. Will she have the words to tell them about the new information. I'll be heading upstairs in a few minutes. The new information will be on the back of my mind right now.
"You would have hated her," I say
I'm thinking about Katheryn and my star would hate this woman. She's a type of mammal that you hate. There's no reason to buy kits like that. Setting up for fostering and adoption is right but buying a kit is so wrong. This woman will pay for her crimes. Staring at the flower arrangement and it made me think of Katheryn. She didn't trust me with flower and plant life. She knew killed every flower and plant I tried to grow. I couldn't touch her precious nature and I love that about her. I wanted to create something beautiful with the fake flowers. I was inspired to do that and Katheryn would have loved. She loved yellow and flowers so much. Feeling tears slip down my face and wipe them away. I know I'll be a wreck once I find out Katheryn wonderful surprise.
Taking out my phone and take a picture. I was going to take one last night got to busy. Seeing the Cymbidium orchid has fallen and I place it back with the other yellow flowers. Now it's like it should be. Silk anemones are on the outside with the poppy flowers. Having weeping willow branch between them. Then phalaenopsis and dendrobium go next. Lilies and stargazer lilies are close to the center. At the center are the hibiscus yellow flower bush and its surround by is yellow flowers. Berry branches in blue, forsythia branches in yellow, and aspen leaf yellow branches between them. Just looking at this beautiful flower arrangement takes all the negative away. All I feel is happiness and having a good feeling.
Author Note
Never my fanfiction career Fanfiction messed up. I was checking my last chapter after a day I discovered the count was low. I never had that low views since my first fanfiction which was Penguins of Madagascar. I was hurt and thought maybe you don't like the Aurora centered chapters. Then I looked and story wasn't appearing like it should. I asked a friend to look then the site when down. So I called it a night and went back another day. The views when back like the should. My story was back like it should. So it wasn't me but the site messing up. Maybe not like the most popular fanfiction but still good for me. I wasn't expecting a review and that took me by surprise. For I rarely get reviews and I keep on going no matter what. Aurora still important right now her POV going to be on the low. Wanting to really get my story going. Finishing it up and so I can move onto my next story. Not the sequel those I plan on writing one. An AU when Judy and Nick when they're kits. Dizzie HamHam Writer inspired me to do that. Read the author stories if you haven't they're great.
I added more to Katheryn knowing Skye. Nick would tell part of what Skye told him. After all Katheryn personal to him and to keep the personal news to himself for now. I can't wait to show you the surprise. I believe you will like it and will find it sweet. I know I do haha. Now you know more about Meria and I seriously really want to do Chief Bogo and Meria ending! I planned out something great. You just have to wait and see. Finnick has a bigger part now and wanted to do something else with him. Now you see the woman is truly horrible. No one is worth money. If you see mistakes I was unable to get onto Grammarly I seriously tried to get back on my account. I was going to update last night but couldn't. I decided I really wanted this chapter out. So I'll fix the mistakes I can ASAP. The next chapter is about Dawn Bellwether story. I read other stories about her. So my Dawn story is different than others or trying to do so. Her father being a judge has been done before I believe. But I will do twist or I hope I do. Until next time my fellow readers.
