I decided to publish the story I made in english, at the end couldn't find an editor and the friend I asked well… did not put in too much energy.
So few reminders, english is NOT my mative language. Apologies if something confuses the reader, I'm flying solo with no editor and won't be perfect.
And finally I do not have any rights to any disney copyright, it belongs to their original creators yada yada.
This is a new personally heavy edited version.
With you Saint Fox Haven.
The drenching smell of cigarette permeated the air with the alcohol, all under the boom of the blasting electronic music, where dancing bodies could be seen and the constant blinking of many color lights, lasers and smoke made the ambient atmosphere to one of the top night clubs of Zootopia. Here is where Nick Wild spends his nights as a nocturnal mammal. He was the owner and manager. But to the outside world he was just a simple Bouncer. His word was law even when it came to who stayed in the bar. This was where he reigned, and this suited him just fine.
Being a fox wasn't easy with how society perceives his kind and didn't make his life a cakewalk per say. After a muzzle incident in his youth broke him and made him despite society, for some years he turned to hustling to help his mother. One day, he was found by one of the crime lords and his life changed. Mr. Big saw the potential in this young tod and took him in. Instead of treating him like an employee he treated him like a son. This made Nick loyal to Mr. Big, even when he made mistakes. Innately, he knew Nick was loyal.
For years Nick work hard for Mr. Big and he help him been prepare, train to be a fierce force to reckon with, but still give to the fox care and love, making him feel part of the family, when Fru Fru was born she became a sister to the fox, and as time pass Fru Fru reach her teen years, Nick been wear down, beat up and tire of living in the edge in his effort to please and be on the top, Mr. Big look at the physical and mental state of Nick, which made the shrew feel worried over the fox. Fru Fru wanted to experiment the night life, coincidentally a old club came to market, taking the chance Mr. Big acquired it, thus this would provide for a safe place from all the enemies that he had, a saint haven for his daughter to enjoy the nightlife, giving Nick an opportunity for a more reserved and calm way of living, after buying it at a high price, the club was set.
Nick been the smart mammal, knowing everyone and with the experience he brought from the old job, plus all the tricks of a con mammal, he position himself as bouncer to be the first to protect his sister, Mr. Big offered him the ownership and he gladly took it but it all was kept behind scenes, club ownership in paper will be set to an employee, this will act as one to the authorities, while Nick will manage and own the club, away from the public sight, thus the club Saint Fox Haven was created.
Nick came out from the luxurious entrance door, this massive quebracho door brought from Paragasu was reinforce with internal steel plates, a very heavy and resistant doors capable of withstanding even an explosion, making these be open only by a bear, one been in charge as a doormammal, a big black bear name Peter was put to the task, he be always standing next to the podium, been supported by other bear been the second enforcer of the entrance, a polar bear name Nikolai.
Nick nodded at both bears – How is the crowd for today Nikolai? – asked to the bear as this lain over to see the long line of guest waiting to enter the club – I say pretty well for the night boss, we expect to have a full house as every night – answer the bear with a smirk, he stood next to Nick and put a more serious face – Good good, you can open the door Peter – and thus the doormammmal proceed to open the massive door. Nick welcomed the guest, keeping a watchful eye and a ready nose to pick who wanted to smuggle drugs into the club, every now and then check his tablet for the names on the V.I.P list to give a more warm welcome and give the pass for the V.I.P area.
Standing behind a podium Nick controlled the patrons, he decided whom could enter or was booted, a nice red carpet place in the front welcoming all, the club was semi classic saved from the prohibition era, fit to modern times with a dance floor, dj booth, not forgetting a special dance floor for small rodents, the usual theme was more modern with techno music, playing most of the nights, still some nights the club reserve for the more classic, bringing live bands of all kind, special presentation of the most famous singers, galas and events, inside a large bar provide all sort of alcohol and cocktails with a catering that made most five star restaurant pale with envy, special V.I.P area for the most important guest and their big wallets.
Nick looked away and ignored certain activities in the club, clandestine reunions, crime lords meetings, secret deals and pawshakes, for Nick all were friends or clients and all welcome, only two things were the most despicable sins. First one drugs, not even the most powerful kingpins were allow to bring or do drugs, the keen sense of smell that Nick possess made most of the wolf from the ZPD drug division pale against his, better not try pass beyond the threshold of the entrance trying to hiding some drugs or the mammal would end up in a world of pain. Second one was more of the sexual nature, most of the staff were good looking or even can be call sexy, and all under the strong protection of Nick Wilde, the hatred he hold over the ones that try to force themselves into a male or female staff, for the fox all were part of his family an very strongly protected, he would care for them like a mother would protect their cubs, of course they were free to choose whom they date or do outside the club, better he never find out anyone of his staff had been coarse against their will or blackmail, because if he find out death will be a pleasant gift.
Nick always dress in what seem a run down suit, this obviously was a ruse, the suit was an old one, a reminiscence from a distant past, an inheritance from his late father, a keepsake that remind him who he was, tho he was a bit vain, the club host spectaculars galas, on those nights he wear the most prestigious designer suit he own, happily hosting the events for the jet set of the city, charming big celebrities, politician and business mammal like the Mayor Lionheart or the pop star Gazelle.
Nick nightly routine consisted in; welcome the client, watch over the teenager that wanted in, approve whom may enter or throw away the more problematic ones, welcome the V.I.P warmly and give the pass for their areas and tables, after two hours signal to be release temporally, usually would be Finnick a desert fennec fox whom he trust and was his second in command, make a round between the dance floor and bar, look over the client's behavior, then he would signal a female staff to pretend enter the bath installations at same time he did, check inside if nothing fishy was be done or going on, be a bit of a host among the V.I.P guest, attend to their wishes and check if they been respectful, go back to the podium, rinse and repeat, by near the end of the night do the accounting, check how many client got for the night and log them, at the closing time call for the three announcements be done, control all client exit, wait for the cleaning crew be ready for the cleanup, log the sales for the night , do the inventory and take note what would be need to be buy for the next shift and finally leave to rest in his apartment.
Judy Hopps
Having started as a police officer in Zootopia prove to be an uphill battle, yet the little bunny was very determined to pass any challenge with flying colors, but not even this was enough, when the time came to be received at precinct one, she took some hassle to be accepted as one of the police force, now feeling very proud of her achievement still had to face one more stone in her path.
Night shift.
That morning after roll call chief Bogo ordered Judy to his office, she walked with him and sat in the chair Infront of his desk, after a moment he looked at her and with a loud huff he started.
Officer Hopps, as per policy of the ZPD is mandatory that most officers need to do all shift available, this mean you need to go over night shift - he made a pause - for at least for 2 weeks – he pick some papers read them, once finish he lay them down on his desk and look back at Judy – now not been a nocturnal mammal among other officers, you don't need to do the full 5 weeks, instead you be doing only 2 to fill the regulations – he taps the hooves of his fingers over the desk looking down to Judy.
Judy looked at the buffalo for a moment, she would have protest for not getting the full 5 weeks but with 2 was fine for her, she cross her arms and for a second was deep in thought then her ears perk up and looking at the big buffalo a question came - Who will be my partner? - while doing parking dutty she worked alone, when the chief gave her patrol duty she bounced between many officers.
I will assign you temporarily to Fangmayer till the end of your 2 weeks – Bogo said with a hard tone while huffing air from his nose – starting next shift it will be all night ones, dismissed.
Judy hopp out of the giant chair feeling calmer for the partner, she was making good progress with the tigress in their friendship and passing those two weeks it would be a breeze.
After the bunny left Bogo look at the door contemplating, doing a bit of retrospect, at first he wanted her to quick having a foolish notion, she didn't fit in his precinct, mammals so small wasn't qualify to be a cop, during the first two months her assignment was parking duty, she put so many tickets that the mayor had to intervene, check with the chief over the revenue of money and the complains to city hall, to avoid the hot spot Bogo allow her to do patrol and the surprise he got, drugs bust, arrest made, even kidnap attempts stopped, Bogo was taken a back and changing his opinion over the bunny cop, so decide to give a final test if she past it will acknowledge as a great cop and gain a great deal of respect from him, a tiny smile form in the lips of the buffalo as he sighs and continue doing his paperwork.
The first two nights weren't so bad, lucky Zootopia is very illuminated and going patrolling with the tigress was a pleasant time tho bit bored since streets were calmer.
The third night they decided to stroll a bit, Fangmayer took the chance to show the bunny some places open and familiarize with the night life.
Well partner this is the notorious night live of Zootopia – say the tigress officer while walking calmly with the bunny, keeping an observing eye at the mammals going around and been on watch of possible crimes – this street is one of the most popular ones for the nocturnal mammals, here are famous restaurants and clubs and not mention one hell of a Snarlbucks where you get a very delicious coffee.
Judy saw this part of the job with new eyes, the previous night's nothing important really happened and this walk amazed her in many ways.
Now one of the most famous or infamous clubs is Saint Fox Haven – pointed at the tigress as the stroll was taking towards the club.
Why famous or infamous as you say? – the bunny asked with curiosity as her ears dropped down with her nose moving.
Well you see the rumor says that is one of the front clubs for Mr. Big, to this day nothing has been able to prove to be true – say with an almost defeated tone while as the entrance slowly crept into their gaze – that club is more squeaky clean than a laboratory.
Judy notices a fox on a podium welcoming guests with a sleazy smirk doing some jokes and laughing.
That fox there be careful – Judy turned her head to look at her partner – He can be quite slit with that smile, not much is known about him besides been the main bouncer and an occasional host to the club – Judy turned to look at the fox with a more straight and serious face, observing everything he was doing.
Thanks to his eyes Nick was able to see the cops coming, as soon turned the corner, he kept an eye on them. He wasn't worried but old habits die hard.
Officer Fangmayer, what a lovely view, protecting the streets of Zootopia at this hours and – he looked down to the bunny cop with a mocking grin in his muzzle – did you took out your cute bunny plushie tonight.
Judy frown to this commentary and with a defiant look turn her gaze to the eyes of the fox – For your information I am a cop, first bunny cop valedictorian of her class and best graduate of the academy and don't you dare call me cute or you see what I'm capable of do – cross her arms feeling quite bother, head turn to the side while her feet stomp over the ground.
Nick chuckle a bit to the reaction and return his gaze to the tigress – Ok ok I'm sorry if you girls want to come and check the place, the club welcome as always any ZPD officer – he turn to Finnick give a wink signaling to replace him, the small fennec nod while Nick came down from the podium.
Nick accompanied the two female officers to the door, he stopped standing near Judy. He looked at them with a big smile and bowed while extending his arm to the inside – Welcome to Saint Fox haven.
The bunny open wide her eyes and gasp, in front of her eyes the classic and majestic club, the sight was not what she expected, a club even with loud music and lights going was keep pristine, she slowly walk to the inside till a paw stop her, she turn to look at the fox furrowing her eyebrows.
With a grin, Nick move his paws pretending to do a magic trick, out of nowhere he produce a small plastic box, he sincerely offered to the bunny – Here fluff some rabbit ear plugs, I use some since my ears are sensitive, can imagine for bunnies like you the music inside could hurt your sensitive hearing.
To Judy the gesture took her by surprise, the cheap trick was more amusing making her giggle, still the gesture touched her, despite the warning from her partner she found this fox quite charming, accepting the gift thank him with a soft smile.
Nick did a tour of the club, the officer keeped an eye to the mammals trying find anything suspicious, this was usual for Nick, dispel any suspicious to any new cop that came, show them around so can see nothing illegal was going and probably offer a non-alcoholic beverage, a frequent courtesy on his behalf, for some reason he feel a little more happy to do this, tonight wasn't a performance but more a honest demonstration.
Reaching the bar Nick jumps into a bar stool leaning back over it with a grin – Well ladies would you want something to drink? – asking expecting the usual answer that cops give, rejecting any drink.
Well I wouldn't mind something non-alcoholic, we are still on patrol but some refreshment won't be bad – to his surprise the bunny cop accepted the invitation.
Nick turned to the black panther who was making the cocktail, dressed in a tuxedo and gestured to him with a paw – Please serve something tasty for these ladies without alcohol, they are the finest of what the city can offer – say Nick doing his usual host act, smiling while doing a show.
The barmammal look at the tigress and wink at her, the tigress only give back a indifferent and stern look, the gaze of the panther move to the bunny cop and offer a soft smile before prepare the mocktails, for the tigress he serve an orange-mango crush , for the bunny did a Sparkling Orange-Carrot then look at Nick and ask – Sir would you like your usual – to this Nick gave a nod and the barmammal made a Rosemary Blueberry Smash which he took with pleasure.
While was eating the blueberries in the toothpick he guide back the pair to the front entrance – Once again I thank for the short visit and hope have found the place to your like and remember you be welcome here any night – say with a smile while take the empty glasses and gave to a waitress to be taken away.
As Judy and Fangmeyer were getting away from the club, the bunny could not stop looking at the fox, at first he seen a bit sarcastic yet he behave quite well, the tigress clear her throat and made a final commentary – Even being a fox, he's been trying to keep a more clean life but – looked back and observe for a second – always be careful, he still part of the Big family, even been a simple bouncer, who knows what skeletons he keeps in his closet – and turn to continue their patrol.
Night ends without much action, for Judy the image of the fox could not leave her mind as she returned home.
A/N
With this work I'm going a different direction, Nick is more serious yet keeps his humor, Judy is not so gullible but keeps her spirit and energy and no Nick won't be a John Wick to much op for my taste.
Hardest part is create characters, if any one offer I take it and a editor could come in pawsy to so *goes to his knee and cries to the heaven* please help.
Not sure if I will make a romance out of this or not is a work in process.
To anyone who has taken the time to read thank you, reading is good enough for me and anything else either reviews or likes are a gift.