Here is chapter 2, also heavily edited, so hard work with english and hope to do better.
Also really hope my work will please anyone. Don't think I will gain any fame but if I get an approval that will be my only goal.
Well enjoy it.
Closing time was already on going, the second notice was given, most of the guests have already left only few heavily drunk mammals still remain, with security were escorted out to either get them into a zoober, or walk them so can reach the next subway station, cleaning crew was getting ready for their duties, Nick was doing the preliminary checking on inventory.
Usually a more soft music would play in a lower volume, some lights be on and most of the laser and stroboscopic ones would be off, including the specials effects, the atmosphere had a settle down theme and music would stop after the third notice when the club is empty, keeping a more subtle time encouraging the guest to leave in more calmly manner giving less problem to security.
Twenty five percent of the staff were foxes, Nick gave the opportunity to many of his kind in need, a chance for a paying job and be able to bring food home, usually the kitchen would gave some leftover or prepare simple things, most whom work in the club didn't have much time to cook meals for their families, and whom would reject a gourmet food.
So spirit booze we still ok, but we may need to order some more champagne – nick mark on his tablet – how much vodka we still have – look at the panther while tap the pen over the tip of his chin.
We still have some boss – the panther said, looking at a glass in his paws while cleaning with a cloth – will last for two more nights unless any polar bear decides to come for a wild night – he giggles looking over the glass to the amuse fox, he marked to buy more vodka.
Nick enjoyed the nightly routine, socializing with the staff, having a banter or two with them while listening to their life stories, enjoying the view of the club and doing his duties as admin.
Boss – a tall vixen named Maria, a staff member whom live once in South Mammalia interrupts the light chat between the fox and the panther – I'm heading upstairs to check how the V.I.P is before start the clean there – a soft spanish accent came from her, to which Nick nods acknowledging her, and follow with the gaze till she reach the big wooden stairs for that area.
His attention returned to his task, checking numbers and continue the idle chat with the panther, after few moments a loud terrifying shriek was heard from where the vixen was, that made Nick prick up his hears and look at the barmammal – Quick go turn all the lights of the club – say as he jump from the stool and run upstairs.
As he went up to the upper floor he saw the vixen with a paw on her chest and the other over her face, the horror in her eyes give Nick chills, as he approach the vixen, he tentatively put a paw on her shoulder and slowly turn following the gaze, there in the boot was laying on the sofa a white mink with blond hair, eyes open with no life, paw extending under the table with claw out baring her teeth , Nick face went dark and tense to the scene and once the light illuminate the whole establishment the picture became more clear.
The panther was running towards Nick, he raises a paw stopping the mammal and slowly moves the vixen giving her to the panther – Take her and tell Finnick to go find the patrolling cops we will need them – the panther took the vixen while Nick return to contemplate the body, in an act of compassion he moved to the body and closes the eyes of the mink.
Nick knew that this could not be fix in house, doing so be a major problem and he need to keep the image of the club, police would need it to be involve, calmly he took his phone out of his pocket search through his contacts, select the one he was looking and push to call, waited patiently the tone till the line was pick up – Mr. Big we have a problem.
Judy Hopps
Was the end of the mandate night shift, Judy and Fangmeyer were finishing the foot patrol, Judy was giggling over some silly jokes the tigress did, out of nothing a desperate fennec fox came running where the police officers were, getting in front gasping for air he raise a paw – There's been an incident at the club please hurry – the cops exchange look and turn to dash towards the club.
At the entrance the panther was waiting, he was shaking in panic, once the duo arrived some of the feeling came down, walking inside the club he took them upstairs where Nick was standing with a deadly serious face.
The fox wasn't moving his gaze from the boot, when they turn to look to the inside their faces were cover with dread at the terrible scene – C…central you copy – stutter the tigress – Yes officer Fangmayer – answer a voice on the other side – we have a 10-55 send the coroner and CSI – Judy in shock observe the body that laying death, she back some steps realizing what she was seeing, she lost the color in her face, a icy chill ran her fur, covering her mouth with a paw as a gasp escape.
The tigress turn to the fox, pointing a claw in a harsh voice - Well explain fox - her breathing was a bit rapid and heavy, the anger was there but in check, eyes glow almost dangerously.
Nick doing a soft scoff took a deep breath, look straight to the eyes of the officer and in a calm tone spoke – The cleanup vixen found the mink like this, as soon we found her I send for your aid – his demeanor was calm yet he was clenching his teeth in anger, how the officer behave annoy him.
I will call the owner, I'm sure he will provide the tapes from the security cameras and full cooperation in the case – keeping with appearances the fox offers the help of the owner, the club needed to keep the good reputation, for that to be on grace of the police was a must.
Fangmayer calmed down more, softening her tone to the fox she relaxed – Thanks we appreciate the help.
With lost eyes Judy stay standing, she didn't notice when a fox guide her to a far away boot where she sat down, barely notice when a glass of water was place in front of her, slowly she blink and took it to drink a sip, reality came back and was able to let go the air that was keeping - Fluff you ok - a soft voice spoke, only giving a meekly nod in response, her gaze move from the glass to the fox sitting next to her - Is the first time you see a death mammal? - concern was shown in the voice of the fox as he look over the poor bunny - - a weekly and soft answer was all she do - I'm sorry you have to witness this - both remain in silent for a moment till the phone of the fox broke it with the sound of a ringtone, he stand up and move away paying attention to the call leaving the bunny absorb in her thoughts.
As the coroner and CSI arrive Judy try to avoid look back at the scene, as they did their job the body was put in a bag moved away, the coroner pass next to Judy she recoil and a soft sob came, some tears roll over her cheek, the mink was a unknown to her, a Jane Doe but the thought of a life lost, she could be the daughter, mother or sister to someone, just to die. This had an impact on the good heart bunny. Fangmayer came to her partner and helped her come out of the boot.
Most statements are already taken Judy, I think it be a good idea to take you home and sleep – say the tigress in a gentle voice, Judy turn to her and hug a moment trying to disperse the images in her head, the tigress gave some calming gentle soft pats, her sobs calm as she walked outside - don't worry about the paperwork for tonight - soon the pair of cops reach the cruiser and drove to Judy's home.
Once the bunny arrive at her tiny apartment all the weight of the night fall over her, barely be able to take off her police uniform she plop in her bed, emotional fatigue wore down the rabbit, crawling under the covers she grab most of her plushies moving them close, needing to hug them and feel safer in a world that now seen more grey, some tears still damper the fur under her eyes, closing her eyes by the slumber soon was sleeping peaceful.
Nick Wilde
While the body was transported and police were doing their work, Nick was standing observing the boot, trying to remember who was there that night. The boot is usually reserved to the ambassador of Purrusia, earlier he had called to let them know some friends would be using it, to welcome them as special guests . He remember welcome 4 arctic wolves, with one of them the mink was dangle off the arm looking with googly eyes, all of them had a thick accent, while doing his usual act of host with the V.I.P's the interaction was a short one, most that he saw was a group of mammal passing a good time between drinks and food, nothing to arouse the suspicion of the fox, unfortunately he miss them when leaving the club, at the moment was dealing with some rowdy youngsters.
By the time all statement where given and CSI finish the examination, several hours passed the close time, he inform the club will be close for the next night and come back for next shift it was rare to close for a night, but before reopen the place some things need to be sort out and he need to rest, close down the club would give some publicity and rumors will spread, he didn't want to think about it so after say goodbye to the staff he gave some final instructions to Finnick and retire to his home.
He was beat, he could not remember been this beat before, even after some night of fighting with other gangs didn't leave him so tire, as he enter his apartment a very cozy one semi elegant, he walk to his personal bar and open a scotch bottle and poor a glass, he wasn't much of a drinker, ironically enough even working on a bar he didn't touch a drop, he need to be with a clear mind to read his clients and discern their personalities, show himself as a good host and cordial. Charming and attentiveness worked better for him, if a drink was offered he knew how to deflect it or politely reject, he was also afraid to lean into the bottle after some years he was close to being an alcoholic.
After drinking his glass he closed the bottle, crawled into his bed where he let go of his emotions, anger, rage and discontent filled him, he bared his teeth and growled deep.
Someone had disrespected him, someone dared to kill a mammal under his watch, his eyes glowed with a strange light for a moment, he got weak, he let his guard down and someone took advantage, his anger boil feeling his pride hurt, slowly calm himself been able to let the slumber take him into a dreamless sleep.
Whoever did it will pay a terrible price for the transgression, he will find out and will make them atone for the sin, those were the last thoughts he had before darkness took him.