Hey fanfictonistas,

So, as you will see in this chapter, there is a new character called Zack. Now, I'm not sure whether to give him a bigger part or leave him as a one-shot, I guess you decide.

Other than that, it's mostly smooth-going from here. As always I do apologise for being late but I'm just a bit busy (Hope you can forgive me).

Anyway this chapter is one of my favourites because I really seal the bond (not suggestively) between Judy and Nick, aswell and make a new friend (Zack).

But here's the chapter anyways.

Chapter 10: FireFox Alpha.

"So where do you want to go?". Judy questioned the fox of his plan of action.

"Well, there's this really nice place called Claws 'n' Rodents, if you want to go there". Nick responded.

"Sure, that sounds great". Judy excitingly exclaimed.

"Okay then, follow me". Nick said as he led the rabbit down the road. "It's just up here now".

"Good because I am starving". Judy replied, her stomach gurgling.

"Here we are". Nick said as he turned right, facing the restaurant".

"Looks great". Judy said, impatient to eat.

"Yeah, me and Finnick used to come here after a long day of work".

"You mean hustling pawpsicles". Judy giggled.

"Well...". Nick struggled to come up with an answer. "Sort of".

"Nick?". Judy asked.

"Yeah?". Nick replied.

"What happens when we find out whats one those files".

Nick gupled. "I don't know, but it can't be good".

Judy pushed her focus away from that and followed Nick into the restaurant.

They had both just finished their meals when Nick saw Finnick walking in the restaurant, looking shifty but not causing any trouble.

Nick insisted Judy had a headstart on the way to the auditorium. Promtly agreeing, the rabbit rushed off to the auditorium while Nick stayed behind to talk to Finnick.

The fennec noticed Nick shuffling over to him and walked over to the red fox. "Nick my man, what going on? I hope I didn't interrupt". Finnick asked energetically.

"No, we just finished our meals now actually. Anyway Judy and I are going to the FireFox Alpha concert. I assume you will be doing the same". Nick replied.

"Yeah well, I thought I'd treat myself to a dinner before I went. Speaking of that I need to go home and pick up my wallet".

Nick pulled out his wallet and handed a twenty over to the fennec. "There that'll do it right?".

"Nick, I can't accept this i'll go home and get it myself".

"This one's on the house". Nick said forcing the note into Finnick's Paw.

Finnick looked at Nick as he walked out of the restaurant and ran down in the direction of the auditorium. "Huh I hope he takes that much care of her". He said to himself as he sat down at a table.

Judy saw the exausted fox stumble towards him, thinking he would pass out before he got to her, she closed the gap between the two.

"I really should have done more cardio in training". Nick joked, catching his breath.

"C'mon then, otherwise were gonna be late". Judy stated as the two found their seats.

Nick sat down and intantly felt uncomfortable. He tried moving about to find a better potistion but was stuck with what he had.

Judy noticed the discomfort in him and offered to switch seats. Agreeing, the two held paws on the armrest until the show started.

Nick scanned the auditorium and saw Clawhauser tapping his paws on the floor and grinning in excitment. The lights in the auditorium went dark in an instant.

Judy said excitedly and quietly. "Nick, it's starting".

"Either that, or there's a power outage". Nick chuckled.

Judy lightly punched his arm and said. "Stop being funny".

"Okay fine". Nick snickered as a spotlight started to shine on the stage.

A blonde haired fox came out from behind the curtains wearing black jeans, a plain black T-shirt, an ice white hoodie. The hoodie was outclassed by the vibrent blue guitar he had equipped. He grabbed hold of the mic and pulled it off the stand. "We've got a great show for you tonight!". Everyone in the auiditorium cheered for the band. "First off my name is Zack and we are FireFox Alpha!". The crowd cheered louder than they had before.

"I am so sorry we cant play more shows this week, but we go on tour through the rest of Zootopia tomorrow". Zack raised his hand to quiet down the crowd. "So, without further adieu...". He paused. "FireFox Alpha!" The audience roared in excitment, as did Judy.

The songs were even better with Judy next to Nick as he listened, sometimes mouthing the lyrics to himself.

Halfway through the second song, the spotlight tuned to the crowd, eventually landing on an otter wearing a jacket and a weasel wearing a blue sweater. The weasel turned to the otter and kissed him. The crowd cheered, it's a good thing they were a couple.

Next, the spotlight unexpectedly swivled and started shining on Judy and Nick. Without warning, Judy grabbed Nick's striped tie, pulled him close and kissed him. Nick's eyes widened and his face flared up. When she was done, The shocked fox sat back down in his seat staring off into the distance as the crowd cheered even louder.

After two more songs passed, the lights came back on, Zack grabbed the mic and said. "Thank you all for coming to our show, we're gonna try to play another night as soon as we get back from our tour!". Everyone clapped and stood up as Zack retreated into the curtains.

Nick and Judy had exited the auditorium when Judy and Nick simultaneously noticed the bands tour bus parked behind the auditorium. She took off towards the tour bus, Nick slowly trailing behind.

The rabbit stopped running almost instantly to let Nick catch up. Once Nick closed the gap, he was panting heavily and sat on the ground to regain his energy. Zack looked at Judy when Nick finally stood up. Just then, a rhino wearing a black shirt saying 'SECURITY' on it in white, cut the two of them off.

"Hey Steve". Zack said walking towards the three of them, the guitar on his back. "Don't worry, they're cool".

The rhino snorted as he walked off and started helping move things into the bus.

"So what can I do for you two?". He asked placing his paws in his pockets.

"I'm Judy and This is Nick. I was wondering if you could sign my FireFox Alpha shirt". Judy asked, tilting her head.

Nick looked suprised, where did she buy that from, she was in my sight all the time. She is really sneaky to do that. Nick thought to himself.

"Sure". Zack said, pulling a black marker out of his pocket. He signed her shirt and then asked Nick if he wanted something signed.

Nick pulled out a shirt with the bands logo on it. "Do you think you could sign this one?". He asked.

"Sure". Zack replied taking the shirt and signing it.

Judy looked at Nick. "What, you got that one when I wasn't looking, I figured I'd get one for myself while you weren't looking". Nick snickered, smiling at Judy.

Some conversation passed when Nick said. "Carrots I'm gonna go find clawhauser, I'll meet you at the entrance, don't be too long".

Judy nodded at Nick as he took off to find the cheetah.

"You seem really nice Judy". Zack said, trying not to sound awkward.

"Thanks". Judy replied, smiling.

"Here I want you to have this". Zack said as he pulled the blue guitar off his back and signed it.

"W-what?". Judy said, stammering. "N-no. No I can't take this. I-it's too much".

"No way you keep it, I insist". Zack replied with a smile. "My brother owns a guitar shop. I can get another one from him".

"T- thank you SO MUCH!". Judy squealed with a huge smile as she hugged the blonde fox.

"Ya know, I saw you kiss that fox during the show". Zack stated.

Judy blushed. "Y-you did?". She said quietly.

"Yeah, are you two a couple?". Zack asked subtlely.

"I guess we are, but i'm worried people would judge".

"Look, my girlfriend is a bunny just like you and I love her more than anything in the world".

"Really?". The rabbit asked.

"Yeah, and my advice for you is to just confirm it, make sure you're on the same page".

"You really think so?".

"Yes, don't care about what other animals think, just go with what you feel". Zack said with a smile.

"Okay". Judy said smiling back at Zack as she turned in the direction of the entrance and walked over there. "And... Thanks for everything".

"You're welcome". Zack holwed.

When Judy was in Nick's line of sight, he noticed the oversized guitar on her back immediately. "Whoa! How did you get that!?". He asked in awe of her.

"He just gave it to me".

"Wow, okay thats cool". Nick stated gazing at the guitar.

"Look, Nick... Are we-".

"Yes we are". Nick cut her off.

"Did you even know what I was gonna say?". Judy asked suspiciously

"Are we together, yes, yes we are". Nick confirmed

"How did you know I was gonna say that". Judy questioned.

"I heard you over there with Zack".

"Oh, thats why". Judy giggled as she took Nick's paw and walked back to her apartment.

Zack observed the two and smiled, knowing he had done something good.