Zootopia Police Department: Narration
Unlike a deserted Cemetery, Precinct One is anything but a quiet place. There's always something happening, whether it's an arrest, a report or even a complaint, you can guarantee that something interesting would always occur within the Precinct doors.
Benjamin Clawhauser was doing his usual job, sitting at reception to greet any visitors, file a complaint, process an arrest or just having lunch; in this case, it was the latter in the form of doughnuts. Clawhauser was busy trying to break his record of most doughnuts he could eat within the lunch period until he was interrupted by a small voice.
"Excuse me" squeaked the anonymous voice.
Clawhauser leaned over his desk, being careful as to not drop his box of creamy, sprinkle covered, mouth-watering doughnuts. Leaning over his desk, Clawhauser saw a tiny Red Fox Kit "O…M… Goodness, well aren't you the most adorable little thing"
The cheerful little Fox seemed to squirm in embarrassment, the little Fox started to speak "I was hoping that you could help me?"
"Well if it's simple enough, I'm sure I can help you with whatever you need" Clawhauser then proceeded to reach over his desk with his box of doughnuts in paw, offering the small Fox the contents of the doughnut box. The Fox was hesitant at first but ultimately gave in to the creamy treat.
The little Fox took a bite out of the strawberry glazed doughnut, instantly, his eyes opened wide with surprise, as his bushy red tail swayed in excitement. He had a look of bliss and was completely captivated, as he flavoured the sugary delight.
"Good, isn't it?" asked Clawhauser, smiling as he saw someone else, sharing his enjoyment and love of doughnuts.
The little Fox nodded his head, still munching on the sugary treat.
"I know right?! They've got to be the best doughnuts, I've ever had! Much better than that stuff they serve down at Sahara Square, anyway, this one time…" Clawhauser started to ramble on about doughnuts, completely unaware as to if the little Fox was even listening.
The little Fox suddenly remembered the reason why he came here, he wanted to find his Father "Excuse me" the Fox repeated.
Clawhauser gasped, realizing that he'd completely ignored the little Fox "I'm so sorry! It's just that sometimes I get lost in my own gossips" the Dispatch microphone started flashing red "hold on a sec" stated Clawhauser.
"Clawhauser, this is Officer Fangmeyer, do you copy?"
"Oh hey! Fangmeyer, what do you need?"
"Have there been any reports on a Red Fox Kit being found?"
"Well there's none on record, I do however have an adorable little Red Fox in the Station, you should come see him, he looks just like a tiny version of Nick, well minus the blue eyes"
"Thanks, Ben"
With that the radio conversation ended, Clawhauser turned to face the small Fox "Anyway what was it that you needed help with?" he asked.
"Well, I'm looking for my Dad, he's a Red Fox like me and he works here as a Police Officer!" declared the little Fox.
Clawhauser replied with a confused tone "Well there's only one Fox that works here, and that's Nick, and from what I know, he doesn't have a Kid, heck he hasn't even gotten hitched yet!"
At this point, both Clawhauser and the Fox were confused "Are you sure? Mom says that Dad's name is also Nick"
Now, this was where things really started getting confusing, a Fox kit arrives at the ZPD claiming parentage of one of Zootopia's finest.
The little Fox decided to try one last time, he reached into his pockets and pulled out a familiar-looking picture "Look I have a picture of my Dad, he's the one on the left, and the one on the right is my mom" the little Fox handed Clawhauser the picture.
Clawhauser couldn't believe his eyes, here he was; holding a picture of Nick and another Fox, on closer inspection, it appears to be an Arctic Fox, one with blue eyes. Clawhauser looked back at the Fox Kit, his eyes matched the Arctic Fox's, and yet he resembled Nick himself. Clawhauser had a sudden realization, this could be Nick's son "O….M…"
"Hey, Spots! You still spoiling yourself with sweets?" interrupted an all too familiar voice; Clawhauser was still in shock from his discovery to notice the voice, the Fox Kit, however, peered around the desk to view the source of the new voice. There stood a Red Fox accompanied by a grey Bunny; both of the pair in Police Uniforms. The Little Fox Kit couldn't believe it, after seven years he would finally meet his Father.
"Dad!" yelled the Fox Kit, who instantly ran towards Nick, hugging Nick's legs burying his muzzle into the Navy blue uniform.
Nick's Point Of View
I looked at Judy who was just as surprised as I was. Mouth agape, I peered down to see the ball of Red fluff snuggling himself into my hips "Uh, listen, Kiddo I think there's been a mistake", the little Fox stared at me, his Sapphire blue eyes gazing into mine, those eyes looked familiar. I've seen them before, long ago. "Listen bud, I'm not your..."
"Nathan!" my words were interrupted by a short yell from the Precinct entrance, I glanced up towards the distant yet strangely familiar voice, an Arctic Vixen stood by the Precinct doors, followed by Officer Fangmeyer and Wolfard. The white Vixen raced towards me, or specifically towards the Kit that hugged my legs. She didn't even notice me, only if she did she showed no sign of it.
"Mom!" yelled the Kit as he detached himself from my legs, the two ran into each other's embrace, in what could be described as a tender moment.
The white Vixen and her kit in each other's embrace would start, and continue to nuzzle each other. With muzzles seemingly buried into each other's napes, and tails wagging like crazy, they continued for quite some time.
After the brief session of hugging and tail wagging, the Vixen finally spoke "I'm so glad you're alright! You had me worried sick!" again there it was, the all too familiar voice, I've heard it before but I just couldn't place my paw on it.
The Vixen gazed upwards, our eyes met, her Deep Sapphire blues were the same as the Kit's, but more alluring and beautiful, my heart started beating rapidly. Just who was this mysterious Vixen?'Wait...the White fur, the voice, the enchanting blue eyes, it couldn't be!'
"Nicole?" I asked.
The white vixen seemed afraid that I called her name. She quickly stood up, and turned around ushering to her son "Come on Nathan it's time to go"
"But mom!" argued the little Fox.
"Now!" she ordered, as she swiftly walked towards the exit with her son in tow, it was as if she was purposely trying to avoid me. Seven years, I haven't seen her for seven years, I wanted to catch up, get to know her again, and more importantly, to know who the Kit was.
The kit gave me a sad glance as he was dragged away by his mother, tail limp, head hanging low and ears folded back. It pained me to see him like that.
"Wait" I shouted, I grabbed her paw hoping to get her to stop. Instead, I was met with a scratch on my muzzle, I instantly let go screaming and writhing in pain, both paws clutching my left cheek. Blood was oozing from the wound, the entire Precinct fell quiet, mammals stared at our direction, and even Clawhauser broke from his trance to view to the commotion.
"Nick!" Judy rushed towards my side. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine" I replied, I glanced at Nicole; her fury quickly turned to shock, as she stared at her bloodied left paw.
Judy then began to speak "Ma'am, I have no idea what relation you have with my partner, but I'm placing you under arrest for assaulting an officer"
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Sure she scratched me, sure it hurts, but she didn't deserve to be arrested for it.
"Th-this doesn't involve you R-rabbit" she stuttered, her loss of confidence and anger was clear.
The Kit began to cower behind her "Mom?" he started whimpering, tucking his tail and folding his ears into a fearful posture, his voice full of concern and fear.
"Shhhh, it's alright sweetie. Everything will be fine" Nicole assured the kit, petting his head in an act of comfort.
Nicole looked at me, her blue eyes full of fear; she slowly continued walking with the little kit towards the exit. Both Fangmeyer and Wolfard stood there, shocked like everyone else. Judy however, had that look about her, seemingly ready to give chase.
"Judy!" I cried "let her go" she stared back confused, reluctant to let the Vixen who scratched her partner walk free.
"But!" she interjected "she..."
"Let it go Judy" I sighed, slowly, I removed my paw from my face, the bleeding had stopped. I looked around, Nicole and the Kit had already left, and the Precinct slowly returned to its busy form.
While the Precinct returned to usual, a rather agitated grey bunny stomped her way towards me "Alright Nick, who was she?"
Did I really want to answer her question? No, I did not. "Um well, Judy… she uh…"
"Hey, Nick! Judy!" yelled Clawhauser.
Oh thank the Fox goddess, I thought to myself, saved by the bell, or in this case, the Cheetah. I looked over to Clawhauser.
"Chief wants to see you two in his Office...now"
'Crap' I thought to myself. I stared at Judy as she stared right back, both with the knowing look in our eyes that screamed. 'Don't keep the Chief waiting'
Without another word, we dashed off towards the Chief's office, all the while during our journey up the stairs to the Precinct's second floor, my thoughts began anew. As I thought about what Chief Buffalo Butt could have wanted us for; I tried thinking of the reasons for this rather impromptu meeting. 'I hope it's not for what happened out in the lobby' I gulped, afraid of the possibility of interrogation from my superior.
And as my thoughts lingered around the events in the lobby, what came to mind, quite vividly was the image of an Arctic Vixen, a Vixen with soft white fur, and gleaming blue eyes. Nicole White, 'the one who stole my heart, the one who I made my eternal mating vows to, the one who I betrayed, the one who I lost...the one that I regret'.
"Nick, we're here" declared Judy, tugging at my sleeves.
I quickly snapped out of my thoughts, shaking off the prior emotions I held, as I shifted back into my usual sly demeanour "Well Carrots, here goes nothing"
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