Author's Note
Sorry about the devastating seven day wait, only to see a short chapter. This chapter has Alex's POV in it though, so that's a start!
Nick's POV
"Judy, I love you." As those words left my mouth I instantly regretted it. The look of Judy's face was one of confusion, shock, and at the same time, happiness? She looked so happy to hear me say something like that, but also so upset, and I didn't know why. After what seemed like a whole minute of silence, she started the car. Should I say something? Or should I just wait for her? I decided to keep quiet as we drove along the road towards the central of Zootopia. I received a phone call only a couple minutes in, it was the ZPD.
"Nicholas Wilde, I'm sorry to inform you that Daniel Evans and Trace Peterson were ambushed during their recent mission, which you were apart of." Chief Bogo said. I looked down as he spoke, not sure what to think. "Peterson was killed. However, Evans survived with somewhat minor injuries." He finished. Where could an ambush have happened that we couldn't hear it? Maybe on the way here. Judy glanced over at me while I listened to Bogo, with her hearing, I wouldn't be surprised if she knew everything he said. Bogo hung up and I slowly put my phone back into my pocket. We neared a familiar street, it was my street. Judy stopped the car in front of my home.
"Nick, I'm sorry, I just need time to think." She said, resting her arms on the steering wheel. I opened the car door, stopping halfway through climbing out.
"It's okay, Carrots, you have all the time you need." I said hesitantly before swaying towards my front door. I closed my eyes as I walked, knowing she just needed time to think of a way to say no. I shook my head lightly, thinking about what Ivan said. She was understanding, no way she would say no, right? I searched my pockets for my key, which was in the same pocket as my wallet, and several little slips of paper with addresses, notes, and other bits of information. I turned the freezing knob and pushed into the house. I felt tired, just like everyday as of recent. I dragged myself into the kitchen and grabbed a box of cereal. The milk was cold enough to keep my awake for awhile longer. The clock had just struck nine. It was nine in the morning. I also took from the fridge a container of blueberries, two slices of left over pizza, and two bottles of water. I ate the blueberries, my favorite, first. I then salvaged the remains of the pizza that was over a week old; I felt ashamed. I downed the bottles of water in less than two minutes, not a single drop survived. I double checked the transparent container of blueberries, only to realize there was none left.
Once upstairs, I collapsed on my bed, only thinking about one thing, Judy. I quickly fell into the arms of sleep; I wasn't fighting back any longer.
Alex's POV
I was lying on hospital bed: large and comfy. It was designed to be appropriate for mammals of many sizes, ranging from bunnies to bears. I'm sure ones that exceed in size are also available for animals of even greater statures. A particular bunny was present at my bedside, Judy. She had just told me a moment ago that she had to hurry back to Ivan's residence. Without another word she turned to leave; I stopped her with a stretched out arm.
"Wait." I said swiftly, trying to stall the inevitable feeling of being alone. She turned with a look of worry. "Jude, I want to tell you something." I mustered; sitting up more so than before. "I know emotions have played quite the role recently, in a bad way of course. I wanted to tell you that when this whole thing dies down; I wouldn't mind being closer." I mentally slapped myself for thinking I sound stupid.
"Ummm." Judy said while looking down at her foot, which was shuffling around in circles on the floor's tiles.
"I'm sorry; I was just speaking my mind." I tried to backup as I didn't want her to be too nervous. "I'm a wolf and your a bunny: doesn't make sense!" I said, closing my eyes with a laugh. I gasped softly as Judy hugged me, jumping up from the floor.
"Ok." Judy said quietly before dropping back to the floor. Before my shocked self could react, she hastily left the room. What does that mean? All she expressed was one word, did it mean yes? I couldn't tell, so I just laid back in bed and stared at the ceiling. After a couple minutes passed, a knock arrived at the door, startling me. I paused for a brief moment, pondering if it was Judy or not.
"Come in." I exclaimed, resulting in the door creaking open. A familiar jaguar entered the room, a polar bear right behind him. My heart began racing, Ivan surely wasn't too fond of our most recent engagement.
"Alex, you know as much as I do that screaming will only result in an unnecessary fatality." Ivan said quietly as he approached my bed. I sat up so straight I was bent backwards slightly, my muzzle gave into natural instinct, revealing my teeth in a growl.
"Don't hurt Judy." I said, showing hints of anger, but also sorrow. I released my grasp on the tough act, and slouched forward as Ivan took one side of the bed, the bear the other. The bear's name was Michael. His emotions were like rocks: cold and hard.
"Don't worry, we require her no more. Nick is the special snowflake, after all." Ivan said slowly, wanting me to carefully analyze his words. I wanted to counter with an argument, but saw no use as his participation is completely voluntary; my well being was in his paws. "We will be taking you home, Alex." By home he actually means some base of operations where I'll probably be interrogated for betraying them. Without a problem, Ivan and Michael had me stand up and leave the room. No one questioned our presence, as I was wearing my police uniform, and they were dressed as civilians. Ivan took my tranq, my phone, and a couple other gadgets I could use against him.
We left the rain-forest district hospital in a black van, with tinted glass, making it almost impossible to see who was inside. Ivan directed the vehicle while Michael and I sat in the back. I carefully inspected the environment of both the car and outside world. Every street, every turn, every landmark. Eventually we left the rain-forest district, I felt sick to my stomach as we left behind Zootopia in general, just a drive through the fields of the wilderness. In my brain, I retraced our steps dozens of times, even though I knew my way around Zootopia anyways.
An entire hour of silence passed: not a word exchanged, no radio, nothing. The van slowed to a stop in front of a warehouse, a large dirt parking lot around it. Ivan was the first to exit, leaving me alone with the soulless bear. It wasn't until a minute later that he returned with the one and only, Dr. Harris. Michael opened his door and climbed out, and motioned for me to join him.
"Welcome Alex, long time no see." Dr. Harris said, his hands intertwined behind his back. The wind caused his fur to sway to the left. The surrounding fields of grass following along. "You know why you are here, I assume." He said, turning his back on me, Ivan, and Michael, who were on either side of me. "I trusted you deeply I must say, you could have had everything you've ever wanted. You threw it all away for a bunny." He finished, shame in his voice.
"I was doing the right thing." I said with a pointing finger, stepping forward. Ivan put a paw gently on my chest, indicating for me to back up.
"Don't you worry, wolf, we already have a few new designs in the works. Maybe a week from now another soldier walks the fields. No terrible side effects: faster, smarter, and stronger." He said with a small chuckle at the end. "Nicholas Wilde is no soldier, Alex, his limits will be half that of what's to come." He concluded, walking back towards the warehouse. I heard the cock of a gun from behind, a growl was forming in my throat. I dove forward towards the ground, using my back paws to kick the gun upwards, my front paws slamming into the dirt. I quickly reversed myself, elbowing Michael in the stomach, causing him to back up a couple steps. I slid into a jump, my paw colliding with his jaw, releasing a thundering crack. I spun around as the ground shook behind me, Michael down for the count. Ivan was quick to back away, with my tranquilizer drawn. I let both my legs buckle, grabbing Michael's pistol. Using my understanding of the average reaction time of most mammals; I sprung upwards, lifting both paws off the ground. Ivan's dart flew under me, striking the dirt.
"Before you kill me, remember, Judy " Ivan stopped, four consecutive bullets halting his threat. He collapsed. His body lie motionless on the floor, I slowly approached him, I had to ensure he wasn't wearing a vest like before. I dropped the gun a few feet from his legs, and bent over the corpse. His blue and green plaid button-up was slowly immersing itself in Ivan's blood. I recovered the van keys from Ivan's pocket, and turned to the warehouse. I contemplated my actions precisely; Dr. Harris is too smart to leave himself alone and vulnerable. I dashed for the van, throwing the door open. I turned the keys as the warehouse door opened. Two identical rhinos exited, wielding sizable assault rifles. I backed out of the surrounding dirt parking lot into the street as an array of bullets were flung against the vehicle, not a single one stood a chance against what appeared to be an armored car. I sped off as the bullets ceased; the rhinos probably realizing it was getting them no where.
Author's Note
I'm sorry about this chapter being so short; I've been busy as of recent, as this week was my birthday. Also, Alex's first time having his own point of view, horray! Hopefully you enjoyed the chapter anyways, don't forget to offer your thoughts, criticism, and advice.