Here comes chapter 4. Without further interuption, let's dig into story.
He knew in the back of his mind that he should stop. He felt that what he was going to do will have terrible consequences, but blind rage was leading his actions, forcing rational part of the brain to take the backseat. Darrell cnocked on the door, marked as «Administration», twice, and after a simple one-word permission, opened it a little faster and a little sharper than he meant. He was met by the stern and questioning glance of deer.
Mr. Johnson, as the badge said, was an administrator of this camp, being the bridge between the CEO of USEC and local commanders. He knew his subordinates for a very long time, but he never talked with them on a personal level, preferring to stay formal. However, this day was an exception.
-Magnuson, what's the point, why did you want to visit me?
«Mr. Johnson, it's about a new recruit.» said Darrell a little bit panting,trying to collect himself in front of his boss. «I consider Ms. Hopps incompetent, and I want her dismissed as soon as possible, so I can concentrate on the other recruits.»
Deer tensed up at said words, but his face showed no change at all. «Magnuson, you know I trust you with your decisions, but even I think this is too quick choise. So why? Why should I do that?»
«Firstly, she had close-to-none experience at squad work, she didn't even pass the police academy. Secondly, she affects on other members of squad, endangering the whole possible mission, and moreover…» he said, leaning forward and making his voice quieter. «She's a rabbit. She doesn't have required physical and psychological skills to work here.»
Johnson landed his hoof on the documents, belonging to the said rabbit, and, after a loud exhale, began. «So this wasn't a mistake, right? I supposed that this was some sort of misprint, but it's actually true. Now I see your point of view, and I think I can ensure her dismi…»
He was enterupted by a knock on the door, and both mammals turned their heads, assuming who might be behind it.
«Enter» said non-changing cold and stern voice of the administrator. In a moment a small pig showed up at the doorway, carrying a few folders. «That's a new list of squads composition.» mumbled a secretary, and quickly left as he has never been here.
Deer slowly and attentively read through the papers, making sure that he didn't miss a thing. For Darrell it lasted an eternity, and with each second he was more and more nervous. And there was a reason.
Johnson took of his glasses, making a few fast but strong blinks, and with a frustrated look answered on the unasked question that was floating in the air. «At this point I can't do anything. She's assigned to the Eagle squad now, and they are not in jurisdiction, because they are assigned by the other administrator already, only based here for training and gathering of recruits. They can be ordered only by their administrator or our colleagues from the TerraGroup.»
He can see the lowering mood of the elk, but with a last words he visibly straightened up, and the small grin appeared on his lips. «Thank you, Mr.Johnson, I think I can handle this situation by myself. I'll report you as soon as measures will be taken.»
-I trust you, Magnuson. Don't made me reconsider my opinion about you.
The door closed behind the elk's back, making him shiver a little bit, but now he shouldn't care about this. He will end this soon, and not even with his own hands. The last far cryes of his mind to stop and think about everything again died down as he pulled the phone from his pocket, chosing a contact named with simple 3 letters: TGF. He tapped on it, and quickly wrote a few messages, and after sending them put his phone back with a grin of satisfaction.
Judy just fell strengthless on the bed, taking her phone for the first time in a day. She felt like she was crushed by a truck, but was too much aware of her new surroundings to notice it. Tapping on the contacts, she found her parents number, and already prepared to call them, but screen flashed, showing picture of 2 familiar faces and the simple title: «Incoming call»
This timing actually made her giggle a bit, and she presses the green button, revealing her tired face.
-Judy,are you okay?!?!?
-Did they hurt you?!?!?
-Or humilated?!?!?
Phone blew with unstoppable flood of questions assumes answers for that questions…and more questions.
«Guys,please,calm down!» finally said Judy, making her parents close their mouths and listen carefully. «I'm fine. And I'm not just fine, I'm really exited right now, but tired as hell, so please, can we make this call real quick…»
-Oh, we see…you really fine, Judy? You know we worry about you so much.
Judy sighed heavily. She knew they were right in their worries and that job she chose is much more dangerous than just being a cop.
«Mom, Dad, I know that there is no place for jokes, but I'm not a helpless little kid. And I'm not just some coward small rabbit as well.» She ended, looking with determination at her parents. «I love you. I promise everything will be fine.»
«We love you too, honeybun» They said in unison. They chatted about the news and different events at home,but soon there was nothing more to talk about. After a mutual goodbyes, Judy once again put her phone on a charge, and already prepared herself for a sleep saying «good night» to her two bunny plushies that were reminding her about parents, but suddenly, her radio crackled alive
-Hey, Bunny-cop, who are you wishing a good night?
She froze in terror, imaging what have her new brothers-in-arms heard and what they were thinking about her right now.
«It's plushies, isn't it» said a cunning voice of Wolford. And every single one channel of the squad activated only to translate a loud laughter.
«Sweet cheese and crackers…» she whispered, pulling her ears over her face in shame. She knew that this will be the most embarrassing moment of her life. But once again, everything turned in the way she didnt expect at all.
-Hey now, it's okay. A lot of rookies forget to turn off the radio, and a lot of them miss their families or loved once. Just don't forget to turn it off next time, okay?
«And can we please sleep already?!?» Roared a tired and angry voice of Fangmayer. Everybody giggled, but nobody dared to laugh at loud and test the tiger's patience.
It's the end of the 4th chapter.See ya soon guys, this is just a formal chapter to answer some plot questions that may appear in the future. The 5th chapter already is 50% complete.