Chapter 15

A/N- HAPPY NEW YEAR TO MY FELLOW READERS AND FOLLOWERS! I hope 2017 will be a great year for all of you and will be full of adventures! This chapter is a New Year special. It kind of ignores the plot, just an extra to the celebrations! Hope you all have a great new year and enjoy the new chapter!

Nick and Judy spent the rest of the day in the fox's dirty, but not too shabby apartment. Clothes were scattered everywhere, like he even has any variety. But Nick had a good taste in interior design. They both sat down on the leather couch that made Judy want to sink in it and never move. Both animals laughed and chuckled together whilst watching Breaking Baa-ad. It was one of those plots where the protagonist is a sheep that was going to die at some point but wanted to secure his family's fortune by selling and producing illegal highs. Judy loved the show because it had a good mix between a thriller and crime show. They sniggered at the fact that the main character looked like Doug, the sheep that they encountered when they stole the lab cart full of Night Howlers from the criminals. Judy leaned her small head on Nick's broad shoulder and stayed like that until she fell asleep on Nick's lap.

Judy's eyelids creaked open and the light crept in. She rubbed her temples as she sat up from the... bed. She looked around to find out that she was in Nick's bedroom. Judy scanned the room to find many oddities that ranged from pictures of Nick with Finnick to many weird knick knacks. She then eyed his bedside table to then see the same picture she has on her phone. Judy smiled and then looked at his alarm clock. It read 7:30am. Her eyes widened and jumped a foot out of bed. "Cripes! I'm late for work!" She started rushing around, stomping her foot and then slowed down and came to realisation frowning a tiny bit. "Oh yeah... I'm suspended. Well, at least I get to go to the New Year Festival!" Judy grabbed her phone and keys and headed for the exit. As she started to walk towards the door, she saw a sleeping Nick. "Aww! That's my Nicky!" she squealed as she clasped her paws together on one foot. The bunny admired the predator's soft and bushy tail to his handsome foxy face. She slowly crept up to the sleepy predator and leaned in to peck a kiss on the forehead. Judy then unlocked the door and started to exit the room. Her head then turned back to Nick who was still sleeping soundly. Smiling, she closed the door behind her, unaware of Nick's smile creeping onto his face.

A few hours later, night came fast. Downtown that was once filled with commuters and civilians has been reduced to nothing but a ghost town. Police have closed the main road that accessed to the other districts so many animals had to go through much slower and longer routes. Trains and buses were full to the brim. The animals that could be bothered to walk on their feet got lucky and got their faster than the cars for once. Nick and Judy went for tea at a cafe in Savanna Central discussing what the festival will offer. When they arrived, they were both in a different getup. Judy was wearing a purple woolly sweater with black jeans that suited her very well. Nick was wearing a generic sports tee underneath a leather jacket, accompanied by the same jeans he wore nearly all the time. "I'm kinda nervous..." uttered Nick. "Don't worry Nick. It will be fun! I'm so happy that I'm coming to this event! Also, I get to come with you!" said Judy in a soothing tone. Nick smiled at her. "I'm glad that you came with me too, carrots. It's just because, loads of animals are a lot larger than you." He placed a paw on the bunny's cheek, heating up in the process. "More importantly, I'm happy if you are happy." Nick held out his paw and Judy took it in her own and held tightly.

They walked through the cramped area of the park that was booming with music, filled with the amusing amusements and interesting stalls that sold all sorts of souvenirs and items. They went past loads of animals drinking, chatting and laughing until they came to a space that was mostly empty. The two animals reorientated themselves to the space around them. Nick tried to brush a stain off of his jacket and heard Judy call out for him. "Hey Nick! Wanna a whirl on the can knockdown?" He laid his eyes on the bright tent that shoved the words 'Can Knockdown' right into his face. He strutted over to the tent and looked at the pyramid of cans. He cleared his throat to catch the attention of the worker. Judy thought that the animal she saw looked familiar, then she looked horrified when she realised who it was. "Oh-no... why didn't I see this coming" grunted Judy, looking dumbfounded as she sees; "Flash, Flash, one-hundred yard dash! I didn't know you worked this tent! This your second job?" Flash was seen with a ridiculous outfit on that stood out on him. He slowly started to open his mouth to utter the words; "Nick!... How's... things... been going... for... you..." Judy decided to finish the sentence "Fine! Fine! Nice to see you aga-" "on this... fine.. New Years... Eve?..." Judy put her face in her arms. Nick looked at the corner of his eye and frowned to the bunny. "Judy, don't be rude. Fine... fine! Things have been going great so far! So... I'll have two rounds please. One for me, and one for the bunny." asked Nick as he put a five dollar bill on the table.

Flash slowly reached for the balls and finally gave three balls to Nick and placed three more next to Judy, who had her head leaning on her paw. Nick started to aim his shot, very carefully. He then wound up his arm, reaching out as far as he could go. He made sure that he was happy and then slung his ball right into the cans making a loud crashing sound, two cans remained. "Bummer! Should have got that first try!" He then picked up his second ball and effortlessly lobbed it towards the first stray can which fell to the ground. "Wow... that... was amazing..." called out Flash. Nick gave a thumbs up and then grabbed up the last ball, under armed his throw and knocked over the last one. "Yes!" Nick grabbed his prize, a stuffed teddy bear with a bow tie. "You going to sleep with that cuddly-wuddely teddy?" snickered Judy. "Noo... because this is for you!" smiled Nick handing the the bear to his small bunny. "Aww Nick, that's so sweet!" Judy then looked half-lidded towards Nick. "Well, I guess it's my turn." she smiled as she handed her bear to Nick. She picked up her first ball and used her paw to aim the trajectory of the ball. Nick started to chuckle. "What are you doing?" "You'll see. You won't be laughing when you see THIS!" shouted Judy as she threw her ball at the speed of a bullet, crashing into the cans knocking all of them over. One of the cans hit Nick on the muzzle as he looked surprised with his mouth dropping open. Judy grabbed a prize, a gold chain. "Thank you!" cheered Judy. "Nice... job... Judy..." called Flash. Judy came towards Nick, still open mouthed. She placed her paw underneath his chin and pushed it closed. Judy giggled and handed the gold chain to him "For you, ya dumb fox." Nick took a good look at the chain. It had a gold key at the end of it. "That right there, is the key to my heart." said Judy. Nick clutched it and put it on his neck. "I love it! Thanks, whiskers!" Judy bumped his fist and smiled "No problem. I'm glad you like it. Don't lose it, otherwise my heart will be locked from your access... ah I'm kidding lets go!" she said grabbing Nick by the arm.

Nick and Judy tried out many amusements and different food. The bug bar caught Nick's attention but Judy stood well away from it. The thought of eating fried crickets made her feel sick alone. They then played some laser tag out of Judy and Nick, Judy thrashed him in the scores. She beat him Thirty to twenty one. They had a grand old time, but the main event was just minutes away. It was difficult to find a comfortable spot but the found a little patch on the grass. They sat down and looked down the park where the fireworks were ready to be set off. Lights and the flashlights of phones swayed in the cool breezy air. "The sight is amazing isn't it?" asked Judy. Nick chuckled. "Yes, it is. But, you know what's even better than this sight? Your face is a million times more amazing than this." He put his paw on top of Judy's. Giggling, she pulled on his jacket that made he gasp. "Your ugly mush is more amazing than this as well." she said as she placed a paw on his cheek. "It's really smooth. Sometimes, I think you are just a boring, dumb fox, but why would I think of that now when you take me to the best festival in Zootopia with the mammal I adore?" Nick smiled with that sly expression of his. "I dunno. Maybe when I make you eat one of these beauties?" he said when he pulled out a battered burnt insect out of his bag of leftovers. It was a disgusting fried cricket. Judy's eyes widened and screamed while Nick's paw followed her mouth. "Here comes the aeroplane!" Judy giggled and started to push Nick away from her. "N- Nick! Stop it! I'm serious!" she laughed as she kicked the foreign object out of his paw.

Judy sat back up and dusted herself down, still laughing "So much for being a tough bunny." said Nick sarcastically. Judy laughed and punched him in the rib cage. "Alright ladies and gentlemammals, enjoy the last few seconds of 2016, as we are about to countdown to 2017!" the DJ shouted over the PA. A roar of cheers and applause radiated the area as the lights dimmed. "Are you ready?!" Everyone joined in the countdown. "Ten... nine.. eight... seven... six... five... four..." Nick looked to Judy "Happy New Year, carrots." Judy smiled to him "Happy New Year to you too Nicky." "three... two... one... HAPPY NEW YEAR!" The sky suddenly lit up with color and exploded with bangs. Shades of greens, blues and reds took over the black atmosphere as the two mammals held paws and looked on and celebrated the arrival of the new year.

A/N- Once again, I hope you have a great new year and I hope to see you next week or so! Also, thanks for the continued support! You guys are all awesome! Well, I'm currently writing this at three in the morning, so I'm off to hit the hay. Have a great day! Cheers! :-D -RetractedEmotions