Chapter 19
A/N: Hello, guys! Well... it's been a busy week, and did I have fun writing this for you and finished it after school! In this chapter, the bunny is going back to the force! Nick also tries to convince to her that he should go with her! Hope you enjoy reading!
The morning in Zootopia greeted everyone with a crisp mist that suspended in the air. Many animals thought this was the best morning weather and it would transform them from groggy eyed snooze-a-lots to hopping happy joes! For that reason alone, loads of animals liked to get out early so they can soak it all in while it lasted. Well, in that case of Nick and Judy, the mist was a stranger to them as they still laid in the small creaky bed, snoozing soundly. Nick, still draped in the covers was pressed up against the grey bunny, feeling secure. Judy was still clinging onto his fearsome body, her arms and legs still wrapped around him. Judy's eyes suddenly opened slowly, letting the light creep into her beautiful eyes. The rabbit looked towards the sleeping fox, not wanting to be disturbed. She grinned and softly and began to stroke his head as her paw went past his fluffy ears. Nick moaned in his sleep as the contact to his head was made. Judy looked over Nick's shoulder to peek at her alarm clock. It was six o'clock. The rabbit, not wanting to leave the fox's tight hug had to intimidate herself to do so. "Well..." she said to herself quietly. "Better get up and get the coffee going. It's back to work today!" she said happily. She looked again to Nick, his face scrunching in discomfort. Painfully, she got up and dangled her legs from the edge of the bed. She let out a quiet cute yawn as she rubbed her tired face. The rabbit grabbed her phone and turned on the screen. A message from Bogo was presented to her. It read; 'Hopps, please can you come to my office in full uniform at 7am sharp. I would like to have a talk. CB' Judy waited for a long time for that message and it made her feel warm inside. She dropped off the bed and got herself ready for the day.
She quickly turned on the shower, waited for the boiler to kick into action and stepped in. She scrubbed herself clean from any dirt, stray hairs and the troubles of yesterday. After she turned off the shower and as fast as a fox, she dried herself down. With a towel wrapped around her small body, she rummaged through her closet and found her uniform, still keeping it's shape after what seemed to be an eternity of a suspension. Judy plucked it off the hanger and got dressed. Midway through whilst she was strapping on her boots, she nudged the fox gently on the skull. Nick groaned and turned away from the disturbing object. Judy let out a small giggle as she witnessed the immature, lazy and cute side of her lover. She nudged the fox again. "Nick!... Nick!..." she called quietly. "Time to get up sleepy-head!" Nick groaned loudly and slowly gained the strength to heave his heavy head off the pillow. Rubbing his eyes as he scratched his temples, he looked towards the bunny, who was appearing to struggle with something. Nick smiled strongly. "G'day Judes." he said softly. "You sleep well?" Judy could not hear him because she was concentrating on something more important to her at the moment. Judy grunted and cursed under her breath. "Stupid things..." she said to herself. Nick quirked an eyebrow and realised what was going on. She was seen to be wrestling with a boot. "Here," said Nick. "Let me help." He reached out for her leg and took her small ankle. He unfastened the strap and slid off the boot. He put it back on and guided her foot through perfectly. He made sure it went through all the way and tightened the strap. Judy smiled at him with glee. "Thanks Nick. You really aren't as useless you think you are!" said Judy, putting a paw on his shoulder. "Ah, well I never knew that I would be useful for anything." he said whilst smiling.
"Well, you going to go back to work today? Get some action?" Judy walked over to the coffee pot that was boiling and poured the hot contents into two mugs. "Yes, I'm excited! Well, I kinda get to get my say on what happened with Higgins... I hope he is okay." said Judy as she handed a piping hot mug and a pill to Nick. She then took a seat on the side of the bed. "I mean... he can be a jerk sometimes, but that's his personality. I'm going to a better officer than I was and fix this mess!" The fox smiled and placed a paw on top of hers. "That's my bunny." complemented Nick. He tightened his grip on Judy's paw as he gulped down his pill with a swig of coffee, looking into her eyes with seriousness. "If you want, I can come with you if it makes you feel any better. I will have your back. What do you say?" Judy thought about it for a moment taking sips of coffee in between. She then made her mind up. "Oh, okay then." she said. "But can you let me talk to Bogo without any silly comments, okay?" she said with a straight look on her face. "You can have your say if you want, but not too stupid." Nick assured her with a pleasing smile. "Okay, whiskers. I promise not to say anything dumb. You can trust me." Judy smiled and wrapped her arm around the fox's neck. "Thanks Nick. You are a wonderful animal." Whilst she was hugging him, something clicked in her head. "Maybe, if you sort out your uniform, we could convince Bogo to let you start working again today!" Nick looked funny towards the bunny. "Really? I mean, I'd love to, but what if he means no and I have to wait for a few more days?" Judy snickered menacingly. "Well... we will have to just keep trying until he gives in, won't we?" Nick's eyes widened and bumped her hips with his paw. "Aah! Sly bunny and her sly fox! Great plan and great team Judes!" he exclaimed. Judy looked over his shoulder. Her jaw dropped. "What? What is it carrots?" she started to snigger. "Looks like you haven't got long to get ready! You have, like half an hour!" Nick's eyes widened and gasped loudly. 'Shit...' he thought to himself as he pounced out of bed in panic. "Oh, god! Oh, uhh..." he stuttered trying to figure out what to do first. Judy started at him, still in nothing but his boxers. "And for goodness sake, get some clothes on!" Nick chuckled as he ran to the bathroom. "You know you love it!" he shouted across the room. Judy blushed, knowing that was a fact. "Do I know?" she shouted back. "Yes. Yes I do!"
The bunny assisted the fox in getting ready. She fixed up his police tie, shirt and collar before they went out of the door. Judy advised Nick to take his medicine with him and he did so, stuffing it in one of his belt pouches. Both of them ran out of the apartment door and bashed open the main door that led to the misty street. They could not stop to get breakfast as they rushed past Frank. "Hey, Judy! Hey, Nick!" he shouted with the usual crazy look in his eyes. Nick and Judy rushed past his small kiosk that made a napkin fly off his counter. Nick shouted to the wolf; "Hi Frank Can't stop! Late for work! Talk later! Bye!" Frank chuckled slightly. "Ah, overslept again have you Nick?" He looked on as they raced down the streets that led to the ZPD. When they arrived at the hub, Nick and Judy decided to stop at a tree to catch their breath. Nick was absolutely worn out the most. He panted violently and his chest started to hurt a bit. "Ouch. I think I should get up when you do from now on, shouldn't I?" he wheezed with huge gasps of air in between. "Yeah. I guess we should actually get up a bit earlier from now on if we are going to stay for the night in either of our houses..." They spent a few minutes catching their breath until they were once again fit enough to walk into the reception area. The officers were doing their own business until they saw Judy. They all stopped dead in their tracks as they gazed at the bunny. "Just keep cool, carrots." Nick whispered to Judy. "Hey, Wilde!" called out a voice. Nick turned around to the source of the noise. It was Officer Fragmire. "Fragmire! How's things?" The officer slowly approached to the fox. "Oh, things are just great around here! You feeling better now?"
Nick chuckled and crossed his arms. "Better?" he said mockingly. "I feel magnificent! Fit as a fiddle!" Fragmire looked to Nick's left where Judy was standing. "H- hey there, Officer Hopps..." stuttered Fragmire losing his voice nearly. "Fragmire..." said Judy put her arms on her hips. "You don't have to forgive me for what I said. But I will try and sort it out, alright. I was just stressed because of Nick's injury." Fragmire gave the bunny a soft nod and quickly walked away from the two. Nick looked down towards the bunny, looking as guilty as ever. "Wow... you really must have hurt someone if he's that worried to around you." Judy huffed in disappointment. "I just want to prove that I'm better than that. But I don't think anyone will think of me the same again." Nick sighed and put a paw on her shoulder. "Don't worry, whiskers. I know you aren't really a bad animal and I will never ever think so. You can fix this, and like I said in the hospital, I will support you in every way I can until it's finished. Now let's go and do this thing shall we?" Judy gave an assuring smile and held his paw. "Okay, Officer Wilde. Let's do it!" Nick squeezed his paw in her own. "That's what I like to hear! That's the Judith Hopps I know!" he said, giving Judy a soft noogie on her small head, making her giggle. They both made their way up the stairs towards the monstrosity that is Bogo's office.
Bogo was reading some papers with his spectacles on. He was signing off loads of case report papers that were either solved or inconclusive. He heard something bang on his door. He looked up from his desk and shuffled his papers neatly before clearing his throat and bellowing; "Come in." As soon as he said that, the door swung open fast to reveal the bunny and the fox standing there in their uniform, not looking sheepish or nervous. "Good morning, sir." chimed Judy. "Did you want to see me?" Bogo nodded his head and signaled them to enter. "Yes I did, Hopps. I would just like to let you have your... uh... Wilde?" he said with a stern tone. Nick flicked off his shades in a cool way. "That's my name chief. Don't you wear it out." Bogo was about to slam his head on the desk until he recomposed his thoughts. "Alright you two. Take a seat."
A/N: Cliffhanger... what a cheek! Anyways, in the next chapter, we will see what the two cops have to say for themselves! It will be uploaded soon! Also, thanks to a very special friend for the digital version of the cover! Much appreciated man! Hope to see you soon! -RetractedEmotions