BANG!

The Chief slammed the door shut, prompting everyone to shut up.

"Listen up! We've got some new recruits, 12 to be exact. You all know I hate introductions, however, the extra help is very much appreciated.

He stepped behind a small podium, placed in front of the briefing room, and slapped a clipboard onto it.

"Okay, time for assignments, each team is going to get a recruit, you'll need to teach them how things work here. Russello, Alfred, and Gunther, you're investigating the robbery on Twelfth Street. Ronnie, and Unes, Vandalism in Savannah Park. Luther, Hernandez, Francine, and Judy, you're on the murder on Lake Avenue. Everyone else, check the patrol schedules. Dismissed!"

I stood up and followed the line to the whiteboard. However before I could get to the front, a large tiger stepped up and beckoned me to him.

"Lein, you're with me, we're assigned to Tundra Town, so let's go."

We both made our way to the lot where the vehicles were held, continuing our chat.

"How'd you know my name by the way? I don't think we've ever spoken to each other before."

He looked at me and shrugged. "Well, for starters, when you're working this kind of job, you begin to learn everyone's names, especially nowadays. Also, considering you're the first of your kind here, it's kind of hard to ignore that kind of thing."

We both reached the cruiser, I entered the passenger side.

"Well, I can't blame you for being resourceful. Most I've met haven't even bothered to ask. Speaking of names actually, I don't think that I've caught yours?"

"Sadam. So, since we'll be stuck with each other for the next couple of hours, I guess we should get to know each other huh?"

I looked at him and shrugged. What else were we going to do to pass the time anyways?

"Well, I guess I'll start. Here's the quick version of it. I was born and raised in Savannah Central, pretty much spent my whole life in Zootopia, so if you've got any questions about elsewhere I can't really help you on that. I'm a Bengal tiger in case you couldn't tell already, and I have a 2-year-old cub."

I looked in disbelief, both by the fact that he shared so much information already, and the fact that he didn't even look all that mature, although I can't say that I have the experience to tell tiger age by looks.

"You're married already? Must be some girl if you're ready to go so quick huh?"

He scoffed, and waved my comment away. "Pfft, Nah. Whore left me with the kid after she ran off with some fancy Joe on his Yacht. Can't wait for her to realize how fast she's gonna get dumped." He laughed, somewhat maniacally.

Good God, this girl was either a class 10 super bitch or this guy was a little too crazy. Either way, I felt really uncomfortable with the situation at hand, while Sadam brushed it off like it's a normal thing to say. Maybe this place wasn't as nice as it looked?

"So, what about you? What's your story human?" He hit my shoulder, jokingly.

I looked at him, still somewhat intimidated but I'm sure he meant well. "Well, what's there to say? I lived in a place called Ontario, in the city of Greater Sudbury. Not nearly as big as Zootopia but it sure wasn't a small town, no kids, though, gladly."

He looked at me, inquisitive. "Why? Kids are great! Yeah, they make it a little tough but you learn to love them!"

I looked back, moderately upset that he hadn't noticed the problem with his statement. "If I had kids, I wouldn't be able to take care of them, because I kinda don't know how to get back home," I said passive aggressively.

He facepalmed, realizing his mistake. "I'm sorry, I forgot about that. Yes, it is a good thing. That sucks, though, I really hope you can find your way home sometime soon, although if not this isn't that bad of a place, you just got to get to-" He was cut off by the radio, which buzzed.

"All units, be advised. We have a 211 in progress, Southwest Tundratown, Drew's Diner. The suspect is armed."

We looked at each other before I picked up the receiver.

"This is Car 12. We are responding, Code 3."

"Car 12, we have reports of gunshots"

Oh fuck, that wasn't good. Sadam hit the sirens, and we sped off.

"10-4 Dispatch. We're en route." The engine roared as we raced past the pedestrians on the street. Making our way to the destination. Before long we stopped in front of the diner, and jumped out of the car, and made our way into the diner, weapons drawn.

The inside was a shitshow. Tables were flipped, glass shattered, bullet holes in the wall, silverware, and tablecloth flung on the floor. Whoever was here was far from subtle on their intentions. We searched the room and discovered an injured giraffe, bleeding badly. Sadam ran to her aid while I continued searching.

Out of the blue, I heard a shout from the back room.

"Where the FUCK do you keep the money ya old geezer? Tell me now before me and my pals here beat it out of ya!"

I lurked to the door and peeked inside. There were a few wolves surrounding an old looking turtle, harassing him. I wanted to wait for backup, but if I waited too long they might kill the old guy. I cursed at myself and slammed my way through the door. This caused the group to bolt up, and look directly at me.

"SHIT! It's the feds!"

Most of them ran, while one drew a firearm from the back of his pants. I fired into his chest, causing him to go limp. I couldn't let these punks get away, I followed the rest outside.

"Stop right there!" I shouted, but it did nothing to stop them. They all continued running, I continued my chase after them.

We ran through the streets, narrowly missing cars and bumping into pedestrians. I was gaining on them and was only a few yards away now. I was going to catch these fools.

They continued running until we eventually came into an alleyway, they had no way to escape now.

"Alright fellas, you've had your fun but it's time to face the consequences, there is no way for you guys to get out of this, so just surrender now and this will be easier for all of us!"

They laughed, and I became bewildered. They had no way out, why were they laughing?

Suddenly, one of the wolves pounced me, throwing my gun to the side, while the others began quickly scaling the building. I needed to react fast if was going to get these guys.

I threw the attacker off of me, grabbed my gun, and fired at the fleeing suspects. Hitting one in the foot, causing him to fall down the building. The others got away, but I had two down the sights of my gun, and I wasn't going to risk it again.

"Put your paws behind your head!" While I attempted to shout with as much authority as possible. I still couldn't take that seriously.

The two complied, and stood there glaring at me, eyes full of hatred. Suddenly, my radio buzzed. I turned around and grabbed the receiver.

"Officer Lein, please copy. What is your location?"

I stepped out of the alley and searched for a street sign. Before I could respond, I heard movement behind me. I turned around, but before I could react, a huge surge of pain erupted from my chest, causing me to fall onto my back.

My vision blurred, but I could make out two silhouettes running away. I drew my gun from the holster and shot one of them, however, the other was able to run away, as my magazine was empty. The gun clicked multiple times before I gave up, lying my head down for a moment before darkness filled my vision.