Intermission

One year ago today I started my Zootopia fanfiction Second chance which centers around Nicholas Wilde getting shot and reliving his life. I want to thank those who have read it and supported it this past year. I never actually thought one of my stories would get so popular, especially when it's the sequel to a story that did not do so well (Chances) with over 87,000 views, 251 followers and 163 favorites.

I know you all want to read about what happens next, especially after such a cliffhanger but this week is all about trivia and facts celebrating my story being up for a year. So let me know what you think and I bet you'll learn something by the end of this chapter.

1. although this story starts where chances left off with Nick and Judy chasing Xavier Donalds resulting in Nick's death, It did not always start like that, earlier drafts had a cold open with Nick waking up in his elementary classroom.

2. Originally Nick wasn't going to remember anything, not revealing he went back. but throughout the story, he was going to have flashes about future events who might or might not have come true depending on his actions. (if I could go back and change one thing, this would be it)

Mikey and Brett (Nick's bullies were going to have a bigger role)

4. Nick's childhood home and family is based off Dizzie HamHam Writer's story "While We're Young" which is really good, I highly recommend it.

5. The P.A.W. gaming station child Nick has is a parody of the N.E.S. system.

the childhood arc there are numerous references to the 90's Mrs. Wilde's station wagon, their corded phone, Pogs, cassette player, etc.

7. Mrs. Wilde says that if Nick was a girl she would have named her Vivian, this is a reference to how a lot of fans use that name for her.

8. When we go back to the original timeline the doctors tell Vivian and Judy Nick isn't going to make it, this has led some to believe this story is all in Nick's head. others believe this is what Nick is imagining if it is true or not I won't spoil.

9. It's never stated in the movie if there are any predators allowed in the Junior Rangers. so in my story predators in the JRS are no big deal and the Reason Nick was run out was because he was a fox, also Chuck's reason for running him out was because of something that happened to him with a fox breaking his heart as opposed to Michael (Nick's bully) who hates foxes solely for the being foxes. also, Michael was supposed to be there but I wrote him out.

10. when designing Romero I wanted him to look intimidating as hell yet have a heart of gold, he an Han were originally the same person with the Red house restaurant being a greek place instead of Pandanese (Chinese)

11. When Vivian left Zootopia she and Nick exchanged Numbers, is unknown whether or not they kept in touch.

Dawn's bullies (Jill and Sandra would be recurring characters, but I could not figure out what to do with them).

13. In the original version where Nick had no memories he did form a relationship with Dawn after the bully encounter, but it was cut when I decided he would remember everything. her crush on his remains there though.

14. Slashaway, the direct to video series that Nick watches with his friends is based on the film series Camp Blood, it's just as cheesy.

15. It's unknown how Dawn found out where Nick lived knowing only his first name, but she is smart, so it sounds like she would be able to find out.

16. Originally Bucky Harris was gonna be a one-time character but readers liked him so I kept him around. a running joke is that he's the only boy in a family of girls, also he's a reference to Red Rabbit, a character from my unfinished story (Heroes)

17. There was going to be chapter centered on the shelter children who Nick visits every Christmas.

18. Originally Mr. Bellwether was going to be a prominent character in the teen arc. wanting Nick and his friends to stay away from dawn. I felt bad about cutting this.

19. Nick knows how to skateboard. this was based off the movie scene where he slid down roof tiles. also when I was young I hurt my arm skateboarding.

20. The Wilde's car breaking down near Bunnyburrow mirrors "While we're young" though them being there is unintentional, It remains a mystery where they were heading. also, people ask if the Bunnyburrow arc is canon. as it's never brought up so I'm doing one of two things either A. it's not canon, just there to give Judy some filler or B. It is canon but Judy forgot all about it.

21. If the Bunnyburrow arc is canon it's unknown of Nick changed Gideon's behavior, though he ends up being a good person either way.

22. I wanted to make Dawn the mayor because she wrote the Mammal inclusion act (which allows Nick and Judy to become officers) and I didn't want her staying assistant to Lionheart. also Originally Lionheart was going to be Dawn's Assistant, not Chuck but was changed.

23. The candidate Mrs. Swineton is a nod to the original mayor in Zootopia's early drafts

24. It's possible that Mike Fern from the police academy is Michael (Nick's bully) though not confirmed.

25. Originally Nick was going to consider dropping out of the academy because he felt he was holding Judy back, with her telling him not to even consider quitting this was changed to his grades slipping because of what she said to him.

26. Originally Nick broke his bad arm (skateboarding incident)on the course and did not graduate until the following year, this was changed because I did not want to screw Nick over too bad.

27. It has been theorized that Nick let Judy win the course to put her in the top of the class others thinks he really did beat him, though it was never stated Nick threw the race I think it would be sweet of him sacrificing to give Judy the praise.

28. Judy and Nick moving into a place together was a last minute decision, originally Nick was going to get a place at Judy's complex and they would visit each other.

29. Nick and Judy often watch Crusaders Of Valor. a show about powerless heroes, this another story I'm working on, I'd recommend it

30. It's revealed that Jerry Jumbeaux Jr. went to school with Nick, and while the two weren't close friends they were on good terms, another change Nick made.

31. Julie being a twin who looks and sounds exactly like Judy was done as a gag, to the point where even Bonnie and Stu confuse her with Julie.

32. I asked my friends what should be in Judy's care package, I must admit the carrot vibrator was funny but a bunch of other stuff was left out, including a Rolodex of the Hopps' phone numbers, a taser and a group photo of the whole family.

34. Judy states with the $1,500 her dad gave her, she'd probably be stuck with a one-room apartment and a microwave, referencing her apartment in the original movie.

35. Originally Bogo was going give Nick a different assignment aside from parking duty but I could not think of anything so I just had him staff them together.

36. The scene with Duke and Finnick came from the realization that Nick never befriended Finnick in the new timeline, so he works with Duke.

37. Originally the kiss at the end of act 6 did not happen, I need to add filler so I thought epic cliffhanger. I don't regret it.

Thanks for being a part of this celebrating one whole year of "Zootopia: Second Chance". I never thought this story would get big or that I would I keep it going so long I look forward to continuing. so I'll see you all in Act 7: Relationship.

Soulripper13.