Sacrifice, a Zootopia fanfiction

DISCLAIMER: I do not own the rights to any of these characters, all the credit for their creation goes to their respective companies, this is a simple fanfiction for readers to enjoy

Chapter 1 A Haunted Past, Jovial Present, And Uncertain Future

Nick sat at his desk filling out a report on the recent street racing ring he had brought down when his phone buzzed, it was an unknown number, but he answered anyways. The voice made his heart stop… it was Mr. Big.

"My boy, I have something to talk to you about," Mr. Big waited for a reply, "H-hello sir, n-not to be rude, but why are you calling me?" Nick said confused," I-I didn't think you would ever talk to me willingly after," he was cut off by Mr. Big's voice," My boy, I want to give you a chance to redeem yourself. Come to my house and I will explain the details, but do so after you're done with your police work."

The call ended and Nick sat in disbelief at what he had just heard, it didn't make sense, why on earth would Mr. Big be willing to forgive him? Whatever he wanted done must be big to be able to clear Nick's name with Mr. Big. Nick took a few more hours to finish his work and went to Chief Bogo's door. Before he could even knock he heard Bogo's commanding voice.

"Come in," Nick opened the door and Chief Bogo motioned towards the chair directly in front of him.

"Chief Bogo, sir, I respectfully request approval for a week off from my normal police duty," the chief sat in contemplation, "We are short on officers right now I don't think I can spare my second best officer," Nick searched for an excuse and quickly came up with a good one.

"Sir, with all due respect, I believe I have found a few leads to a big case, it could be another drug ring."

The chief looked at Nick," Fine, BUT you have a week to prove it is something big, and you have to take your street racer papers home with you, I want them finished."

Nick lit up with excitement, but knew to bury it while in front of the chief," THANK YOU, SIR, you won't regret this," the chief chuckled as the fox left, "I never do."

Nick rushed downstairs and grabbed the keys to his patrol car, he had just got it fresh from the factory, it even had that new car smell, he hopped in and as he turned the key he heard, "BOOGITY BOO," he leapt in his seat and looked around, in the back seat was none other than Judy Hopps.

"I was in here checking out your car when the wind shut the door, I've been trapped since lunch," Nick gave a sly smile, "That must have been one handsome gust of wind," Judy took a moment to understand what he was saying, "NICK YOU ASSHAT LET ME OUT OF HERE SO I CAN KILL YOU!" Nick laughed and retorted, "I'm not so sure I want to let you out anymore, hmm maybe if you can tell me who the best partner in the world is," Judy grew red with embarrassment, "Fine….you….are….Nick," she mumbled, "WHAT I CAN'T HEAR YOU," Nick was enjoying his situation quite immensely, " NICK SO HELP ME GOD I WILL MACE YOU RIGHT HERE!"

Nick knew when to call it quits, so he got out of the car laughing and opened the criminal proof back door and handed Judy a water, "I'm going to Mr. Big's house later today, care to join," he asked nonchalantly.

"I thought he hated you," Judy was stumped as to why he would even go within a mile of the place, knowing his reputation with Mr. Big, "He is offering me a chance at redemption," Judy looked at Nick, "Nick you are a police officer, you can't go around doing illegal things just for some crime boss to forgive you."

Nick looked back at Judy, "Mr. Big knows that, you remember how he helped our first case, he isn't all bad, hell he could be even classified as a crucial informant, but enough about this, are you coming or not?"

Judy didn't even hesitate, "I'll go, I will probably ease any hostility since I am a godmother to little Judy."

Nick breathed a sigh of relief, "I was hoping you would say that, now back in the car we are headed to Mr. Big's," Judy looked at him like he was crazy, " I am NOT getting back in there," Nick laughed, "There is a front passenger seat," Judy grew red with embarrassment once again, "Sorry, I kinda forgot," Nick turned the car on and headed down a road he had not been on in years.