Hey Fanfictionistas, I'm sorry about the long wait but I am still going to be releasing another chapter this month.
It is confirmed that Nick will be meeting Judy's family next chapter and I'll have my own take on it. There isn't much news at the moment, but I'm sure a lot of you will like this next chapter which I will release before October. Also check my profile for any updates like when I'm going to release a new chapter or ideas that I'm not sure on so you can leave your opinion.
Anyway that does it for now and I hope you enjoy. ;)
Chapter 6: Recovery Ward.
The doors to the ZPD slammed open as Nick rushed in with the injured rabbit in his arms, Finnick trailing behind him towards the healthcare wing of the building.
Dr. Wolf, resting next to the doors noticed the burn on Judy's forearm from a mile away and quickly held open both doors allowing the two foxes to run through, Judy in Nick's arms. "What happened?". Dr. Wolf questioned the worried red fox as he ran beside them.
"Officer hopps has been burned by a bullet". Replied the tense fox.
"and my van has a bullet hole in it but I guess we'll worry about that later". Finnick said trying to relieve everyone about the situation.
"In here". Dr. Wolf opened the door on their right shortly after to reveal an array of machines.
"Oh please dont let it be that serious". Nick said biting his toungue.
"Don't worry it's just a graze, she'll be better within the hour However". Dr. Wolf turned to Judy as Nick placed her on the hosptial bed. he inspected her arm and warned. "The burn hit your nervous system pretty hard, so your whole left arm will be extremly prone to pain in the next couple days, basically don't bump it on a wall or a door, just rest it". Dr. Wolf reassured the rabbit who looked happy for someone who had half their forearm burned.
"Oh it'll be nothing, just a scratch at that". Judy optimisticly replied.
Finnick decided to keep silent because A. He didn't want to interrupt their moment and B. He didn't wnat them to know about the wombat tied up in the back of his van.
"So, have you still got the memory stick?". Judy asked the fox trying to keep his smile of relief to himself.
"Yeah, I have it right here". Nick responded, reaching into his pocket and pulling out a promising looking memory stick.
Judy focused into Nick's emerald eyes as she said. "You give those files to Chief Bogo to decrypt them, i'll be walking within the hour so you can go back home and rest".
"Okay carrots". The fox replied as he turned to the exit of the room
Finnick remembered the last words those bulls shouted. Whe know where you live Wilde!. "Nick you can't go back". Finnick said, cutting him off from the exit of the room, concerned for Nick's safety.
"Wh- Why not?". Nick abruptly asked.
"Remember, those bulls knew where you live, even after this long". Finnick warned the red fox.
"Yeah, I'm gonna need to find a safe house". Nick stated.
"Nick, I think I know just the place for you to ward out for a few nights". Judy commended.
"Oh great, good work partner". The red fox said, pleased. "Anyway I've still got to give these files to Bogo and Finnick?".
"Uh huh". The fennec replied.
"Thanks for the work you did today and, I'll buy you a new door as a return favour because, well there's a hole in it".
"Aw thanks man". Finnick thanked, in a better mood as he walked out of the ZPD and into the night, Nick watching him to make sure he didn't steal anything.
"No problem". Nick replied letting his smile show as he walked over to the door. "Carrots?". He questioned before he left.
"Yeah?". Judy replied.
"You did really well today, better than me. All I want to say is, Thank you".
"Thats what we all do isn't it, make the world a better place". Judy giggled, still in a bit of pain.
"I'll see you in a bit Carrots". Nick said, relieved that he got his emotions off his chest without letting everyone know. The fox smiled at Judy before he dashed off into Bogo's office.
Dr. Wolf waited for Nick to head upstairs before saying "I'm so sorry for being silent all that time, I just didn't want to interrupt".
"Oh it's fine". Judy replied.
"I know it can be a bit boring sitting in a hospital bed for an hour so you can use this". Dr. Wolf walked over to the countertop and retrived a wolf-sized laptop, carrying it over to Judy's bed and propping it up on a table next to it. " Sorry it's a bit large however, it has got ZooTube on it and if you get bored of that, you can always go on browser games".
"Thank you". Judy said.
"It was the least i could do". Dr wolf walked towards the door exiting the room. "I'll be back in around half an hour to see how your doing". The wolf said as he left the room.
Nick had just reached Chief Bogo's office because there was the faint sound of gazelle music emmiting the room. The fox rolled his eyes then knocked on the door.
"Not Now!" A deep voice bellowed from the room as Bogo switched off his phone and stuffed it under his desk.
"It's Ofiicer Wilde, Chief". The fox replied.
The door immediately swung open to reveal the 8ft Buffalo. "Oh, Nick, um... C'mon in".
The fox shut the door behind him and procceded to walk up to Chief Bogo's desk.
"You didn't hear any of that, did you?" The Buffalo Embarrasingly asked.
"Every bit". Nick replied as he covered up his mouth to stop him smirking.
"Urgh" Bogo groaned while dragging his hand down his face. "Anyway, did you bring any evidence or anything that might point to this case being sovled.
"Yes in fact and I have it right here". Nick commended as he pulled out the memory stick from his pocket.
As Chief Bogo acquired it from the fox he asked. "What type of files are on it".
"Encrypted ones. We figured since no others had any use to them, these were bound to have something related to the case".
"Good work Wilde". Bogo complemented.
"Well it wasn't all me, Judy helped more than ever but, all that help took a toll on her".
"Why what happened?". Chief Bogo asked, concerned.
"A bullet grazed her arm burning half of it".
"Ouch, is she recovering well though?".
"Yes, she's fine. Dr. Wolf said she could go within the hour". Nick responded.
"Anyway we better get these files to the decryption department". Bogo stated as he opened the door for Nick to head over to the decryption wing.
The red fox got a first glimpse of the room, a wall of glass with rows and rows of computers behind it. Nick opened the door allowing Chief Bogo to enter aswell.
"Alright, Officer Wilde has brought back some encrypted files on this memory stick now, we don't know how difficult this will be to decrpyt but, get it done by tomorrow and you all get a bonus.
He tossed the memory stick over to a badger by one of the computers as the fox and the buffalo left the room.
Bogo instructed Nick to go back down and make sure judy will return home tonight.
The fox approached the healthcare wing of the ZPD and entered the room Judy was in.
Judy was still on the bed researching history of the ZPD, while Dr. Wolf was analysing Judy's immune system on the computer.
Dr. Wolf noticed that Judy's immune system was working incredibly fast and said to the two. "Officer Wilde, Officer Hopps, I think you'll be able to go home now, so long as I cover up the wound.
"Oh thank you Dr. Wolf". Judy happliy exclaimed.
"Okay Officer Hopps, this will only sting for around 2 minutes". Dr. Wolf grabbed a bandage and a cloth soaked in bacitracin, while Nick sat beside her as Dr. Wolf wrapped the cloth around the burn.
Judy immeadiately felt her forearm start to hurt, Nick taking hold of her right paw to help her get through the stinging.
Soon after the pain started to wear off and Dr. Wolf could wrap the bandage around the cloth. "There you go, you should be able to walk home now.
"Once again, thanks, I appreciate it". Judy said.
"No problem, it is my job". Dr. Wolf replied.
Judy managed to get off the bed and stand up, Nick helping her to the door.
Nick turned to Dr. Wolf and said. "Thanks for helping my partner out doc, I was worried sick when we arrived".
Dr. Wolf nodded to Nick as the two walked out the main doors of the ZPD.