Did you know that unconsciousness can cause probably the most unexplainable and ridiculous dreams, maybe ever?

Nick certainly was caught off guard when he found himself on a field of flowers with probably every acquaintance of his, and said acquaintances were rolling in the flower patches, laughing like a child on his birthday, blowing bubbles and playing tag. Even inside the dream, Nick was completely flabbergasted and could just look at the scenery. Seeing his more serious and intimidating friends acting like this can cause such a reaction. Finnick was actually spinning in the air while giggling, Charlie was walking on his front paws and Bogo was currently pampering one of Judy's baby sisters. What. The. Hell.

The dream was short-lived (thank god), and the first thing Nick noticed when he woke up is that everything was so comfortable and familiar. Whenever he was, he really didn't want to leave this place and die here in peace. The next thing he noticed was that his very comfortable place was definitely emitting Wolfie's scent and another, slightly familiar one. It just managed to convince the fox all the more to snuggle deeper into whatever he was surrounded by.

''Oh, it seems a very brave fox is finally awake." came Wolfie's soft voice from above Nick's head.

''I don't know what you are talking about. Nick Wildeford is currently not available. Come back later." mumbled Nick as his senses slowly started to boot one by one against all his protests.

''In every other scenario I would allow you the privilege of slumber, but I don't think you want to sleep on the streets, do you?" asked Wolfie's voice slyly.

''I may do just that. I didn't know these 'streets' were that comfortable." replied Nick while something started to stroke his head, making Nick emit a low purr.

''That would be my chest you are talking about, so thank you for the compliment. By the way, you should wake up, the medical team wants to check up on you." said the voice with a more insisting tone.

''The medical team? Why would-'' this was the point when Nick was overcome with memories of the events. The moment it happened, his eyes burst open and started to frantically look around. He could see that they were sitting on the side of the pavement, facing the remains of the house they have been in. Several members of the fire brigade and the police force were scattered around the area while some medical trucks were at the side, trying to nurse back some mammals to life.

He could also see that he was in the arms of Wolfie, and the two mammals were wrapped in a blanket of some sorts.

Well, that would explain this immense comfort.

He sighed and flopped his head back onto his wolf's chest, who never ceased stroking the fox's head. The gentle heartbeat of the wolf managed to soothe him and make him a bit doozy again.

That is, until a flash of blue eyes appeared in front of him, making his posture stiffen, which did not go unnoticed by Aaron.

''Bushy Tail?" asked the wolf worriedly while looking down at his fox.

''What happened to the little coyote girl?" asked Nick with an emotionless voice, which unnerved Aaron all the more. The wolf thought about what kind of girl is Bushy Tail talking about, but it quickly clicked.

''You mean the one you saved? She was taken to the hospital, the medical guys said that for a child her age it was a procedure to be taken in." reassured Wolfie warily. Something became really off about Bushy Tail when he asked that, and Aaron was determined to find out. Luckily, his fox was the one to make the first move.

''I found her in her cradle surrounded by flames. If I was just a second late she would be dead. The way she looked at me after I saved her..." mumbled Nick in a distraught way. Aaron was pretty alerted by the lack of sarcasm or the exasperated adjectives or the colourful and funny definitions. Simple and blunt sentences was just not his fox.

''I'm sure she will be alright. She must have been a special kid if she managed to have such an effect on the world's coolest fox." joked Aaron with a wink. His attempt at lightening the mood seemed to work if the snort and the small smile he emitted was anything to go by.

Suddenly somebody cleared their throat behind them and started asking something in Wolfski. Nick and Aaron looked back just to see a rabbit, an arctic fox and a white timber wolf in some kind agent attires standing behind them. The moment their eyes met, the three mammals froze and looked at them with shock. The fact that three probably very serious and stern mammals were looking at them like they had grown two heads managed to shake Nick out of his sentimentality and become his old self.

''Could you repeat that? Sorry, but we aren't local and are yet to learn this marvelous language." came the snarky reply, making Aaron snort.

Sarcasm, check

Exasperated adjective, check

2 out of 3. My fox is back.

Nick question managed to shake the rabbit out of his shock, who quickly shook his head and gave a kind smile. Before he could say something, the white timber wolf suddenly descended to its knees and bowed respectfully. The arctic fox and the rabbit looked at him questioningly but then something like realization went through their faces and quickly did the same.

''It's a pleasure to meet your Highnesses." said the rabbit in a surprisingly accent-less voice, which could only mean that he was from Zootopia or from around the city. Nick and Aaron rolled their eyes and stood up with unamused expressions. They started to get a tad bit tired of telling others not to treat them like demigods, but they decided to go with it. They also decided that they would humor the locals by accepting their (very much overdone) respect, but in Zootopia they would stubbornly refuse any kind of gestures like this.

''You can stand up." said Aaron after a sigh. The three mammals did as asked. The rabbit (or hare, neither canines were sure) dusted himself off while the arctic fox adjusted her dress and fur. The white timber wolf seemed to be kind of nervous if his fidgeting could be believed. Aaron and Nick just watched them expectantly with crossed arms.

''So, straight to the topic. My name is Agent Jack Savage, I was given the task by the Zootopian Bureau of Investigation to come here and investigate the case of a possible Arsonist." said the rabbit/hare. Looking him over, he had black tipped ears and gray fur, his face had 3-3 lines at each side, giving him a rather intimidating look (at least for a rabbit). He also had icy light blue eyes that looked as if they were looking at your soul for lies. From his posture, Nick could already see that this rabbit was this no-bullsh*t, yet lazy kind of mammal. Nick knew this kind of personality all too well, since Finnick back home was the exact same.

The female arctic fox stepped forward and after sharing a nod with Savage, she began.

''My name is Agent Skye Winters, I came from the same agency as Agent Savage. If our informants are to be believed, it is possible that these Arsonists use a kind of chemical substance that upon combined with fire, it can act like a bomb." said the Arctic fox in a formal tone.

Aaron had to give it to her, she was beautiful. He fur was probably the brightest white he has ever seen. Her attire was a lavender blouse with a matching skirt. She held herself confidently, her eyes full with determination and seriousness, which could be only compared to Judy's personality. The wolf was also kind of wary, because she really was beautiful, and it made Aaron kind of worried. He knew that it was beyond stupid, thinking this vixen had any chance at Nick, but try telling your instincts that and see how it goes. That's how Aaron found himself getting beaten by his own tail as it circled around the oblivious fox protectively. Aaron cursed himself intensely and hoped no one noticed it.

''If it is a bomb you are talking about, shouldn't it be considered an act of terrorism? Last I checked an arson was the crime of intentionally starting a fire in order to damage or destroy something, especially a building." said Nick with a raised eye brow. Aaron was quite surprised by hearing the exact definition of Arson word by word by none other than his lazy fox. It seemed to surprise the three mammals in front of them aswell.

''What? You forget that we are also trained officers aswell. The witch from the academy literally glued the book to my snout and told me that she would remove it if I could at least tell half of it by heart. It is kind of hard to forget things this way, especially if your reward for it was a patch of ripped fur." defended Nick, earning a chuckle from Aaron.

''I remember her. She once made one of the recruits literally eat his book. Good thing he was a herbivore, so he actually enjoyed the taste of paper, which enraged the instructor all the more. I'm not going into details of what she decided to be a punishment after that. " commented Aaron with a shudder, making Nick's eyes widen.

''Wait, that's where she got that? She threatened me too that she would make me eat the book if I kept making comments. Now I know that she meant it." replied Nick with chuckle.

''Small world… anyway, where were we?" asked Aaron as he turned to the three mammals in front of them. He didn't know whether they were just really patient or didn't dare interrupting them because they were the kings but they seemed to have no problem with Nick and him drifting offshore from the topic. They actually seemed amused a bit, except for the wolf who was still pretty anxious looking.

''Of course. Sir Nicholas Wildeford, you are right about that, but we have material evidence that the Arsonist's or Arsonists' mode of crime committing is unique and is indeed an act of arson. The culprit first sets fire in a room and leaves the explosive substance there. When the flames hit the material, it catches fire and starts producing a poison-green smoke. The substance needs a whole minute to reach a point where it explodes, leaving huge casualties behind." said Skye in her monotone, formal tone.

''Okay, and where do we come into the picture?" asked Nick curiously. Skye smiled and stepped back, just so the nervous timber wolf could hesitantly step forward. He had a suit on aswell, but he also had a white coat above the suit that had a black lightning symbol on the left side. It looked… interesting to say the least, and they couldn't even blame Wolfska for the unusual style, since the guy was clearly from Zootopia aswell.

''Good afternoon, My Lords, my humble name is Detective Bolt Cyrus. We just want you to confirm if what you've seen matches the Arsonist we are after. It would be greatly appreciated." said Bolt with a nervous smile. Nick and Aaron thought about it and it did seem to match. So they nodded and smiled at the poor wolf whose posture screamed anxiousness.

''Thank you for your help, my Lords. Glory to Wolfska." said Bolt with a deep bow and then stepped back, letting Savage and Winters take over. Said vixen and buck were looking at him with amused eyes. They nodded towards Nick and Aaron and was about to leave when Aaron spoke up.

''Erm, one more thing. What do you know about the survivors so far?" asked Aaron worriedly. He has been conscious since the beginning, but he hadn't heard anything from the polar bear mother and her cub, nor the little coyote girl Nick saved.

Jack started rubbing his chin in deep thought.

''We don't know much either, but I think so far there has been five confirmed mammals who survived the event." said Jack as he looked at his partner for confirmation. The vixen nodded.

''I heard that you two saved a family of polar bears and a little coyote girl." said Bolt with the same nervous smile, but now it contained a new emotion; admiration.

Nick and Aaron just shrugged.

''As Bushy Tail said, we are not just kings but police officers. It's an occupational hazard. It's our duty." said Aaron as he held Nick to his side and smiled proudly. Jack, Skye and Bolt smiled back.

''Anyway, I believe there is no more information about the identity of the Arsonists, sooo…?" asked Jack with an inquiring eye brow.

''There is actually. When I was saving the little coyote girl, I saw the flat above being completely in ruins, so I believe the 'bomb' was planted on the second floor if that helps." added Nick. No one missed the somber tone when he mentioned the little girl.

''Wait, the house didn't get destroyed after the first explosion?" asked Skye, a hint of eagerness in her voice. Bolt in the mean time was furiously noting everything down to a notepad. Aaron mused about how the paper didn't catch fire.

''Well, then me and Wolfie wouldn't have had anyone to save to begin with." said Nick with a sly wink towards the arctic fox. It was amusing to see said vixen became flustered while trying to keep up a confident formal pose. Least to say that Aaron had to fight down another wave of unnecessary jealousy.

''Right. Thank you for your cooperation. If you remember any more details, please don't hesitate to notify us." said Jack as he gave them a card that had three phone numbers on it. With that, they bid adieu and left towards the remains of the house.

Aaron noticed a thoughtful expression on Nick's face as he was looking at the card intensely. Suddenly a sly smile appeared on his face, signaling that whatever he was thinking about, he managed to solve it.

''Wolfie look, we have mammals to telephone prank now!"

Aaron's facepalm echoed through the place.


The next morning, Nick and Aaron was woken up by the base phone of their place. The phone was situated right next to their front door, which also meant that it was quite far from the bedroom. It was also connected to Lazlow's office, and it was installed so Lazlow or Mich could directly notify them if needed.

And it was loud. Very loud.

''I swear to all the gods alive, I'm going to rip this off the wall next time." growled Aaron as he hurried to the phone before it blow his eardrums off. He didn't even care that he had only his underwear on, not like anyone could see him.

He stomped next to the offending device and eyed it with hostility before he answered it.

''What?!" snapped Aaron while still rubbing his eyes.

''Oh, I hope I didn't wake you up." came the happy sounding voice of Lazlow.

Aaron had a sudden urge to march up at his office and shout his muzzle off.

''Don't worry about it, we definitely didn't manage to be startled enough to fall out of the bed because this thing had to be at maximum volume. I believe Bushy Tail managed to fall unconscious upon hitting the ground and he is cuddling the leg of the nightstand currently. So no, you didn't wake us up." answered Aaron, his voice full of sarcasm and untold accusation.

''He-he, sorry about that, I will make sure that the volume will be decreased ASAP. Anyway, there are some rather interesting things some news stations are inquiring about. What exactly did you two do last night?" asked Lazlow nervously. Aaron sighed and managed to calm himself down bit.

''Which part? The part when we showed the youngsters of Howlsaw how to real party or when some mammals decided to play July 4th, but misplaced the fireworks with a whole building?" replied Aaron while continuing using heavy sarcasm. He actually prided himself how well he could use this form of speech now.

''Oh… well that would explain why were there so many different questions that didn't relate to each other. Could you answer some of them now?"

''Yes…wait, let me guess them. Tell them that I have known how to DJ since I was a teen and was working in a sound studio before I became an officer. Nick has always knew how to sing, and yes, that was his voice that could be heard last night. No, we are not accepting any kind of invitations to play at concerts and stuff, it was solely meant to be a kind of 'thank-you' gesture towards the city. About the accident yesterday, we were going home from the aforementioned party when the event happened. We rushed inside and managed to save three mammals who as far as I am notified managed to survive. Two kids and one of their mother. Did I guess them right?" asked Aaron, his sour mood slowly disappearing. The amusement he got from hearing the line being silent for seconds definitely helped.

''I'm… Wow. I-I should really stop underestimating both of you. You seriously went inside a burning building to save mammals?" asked Lazlow in a disbelieving voice. Aaron smirked.

''If you forgot, we are police officers."

''Right, sorry. I should really scold you know about being more careful, being kings and what not, but I know a lost battle when I see one." said Lazlow, his voice betraying his relief and admiration.

''You got that right." replied Aaron while patting down some of the disheveled fur of his.

''The other thing would be a bit tricky and touchy." Now that made Aaron halt his smoothing of his fur.

''If I can guess right, the three mammals you saved would be Anastasia and Mateusz Białewłosy and little Amelia Preria, two polar bears and a baby coyote. Well… I have some bad and some questionable news for you." said Lazlow, making Aaron really worried.

''Please, don't tell me they died." whine Aaron, horror creeping through his body.

''Not all of them, but… Anastasia, mother of Mateusz passed on the way to the hospital. I'm not an expert at this, but I believe they said that her lungs had collapsed from the chemical smoke she inhaled. Little Mateusz was in critical condition aswell, but he managed to survive as well as Amelia." said Lazlow carefully, not wanting to freak Aaron out. He could only hear a big sigh from the other end of the line.

''Well… can't say I'm happy about the mother but at least the little ones survived. What will happen to them now?" asked Aaron in a worried tone.

''And here comes the tricky news. They would of course go to the child protective services where they would be given to chosen guardians until somebody decides to adopt them. It would be that easy normally, but the Services had heard that it was you two who saved these babies, so they decided to offer the role of their guardians to the two of you."

For a moment, Aaron froze and was rendered speechless.

''W-wait, it's not that the offer is not tempting, but shouldn't they first offer them to the rest of their families?" asked Aaron with a shaky voice. His face was conflicted between being eager and petrified.

''Yes, but Amelia didn't have any living relatives, and Mateusz has all of them in prison for several criminal acts, so there isn't really anyone to give." informed Lazlow, his voice warm and reassuring.

''O-okay. That's… that's a bit of a big decision to make at seven in the morning and half asleep. I need to ask Bushy Tail too and everything… gosh, you really couldn't wait with that until at least noon?!" asked Aaron while nervously fidgeting with the phone. He was at the edge of hyperventilating at this point.

''I could have, and that's why I don't expect an answer now. Just say a yes, a no or that you will think about it."

''Well, I have to definitely ask Bushy Tail's opinion-'' answered Aaron, but was cut off by a third voice.

''And Bushy Tail's opinion is yes." came the voice, making Aaron jump in surprise. Aaron looked back and saw Nick leaning on the door frame that divided the kitchen from where they were.

''Since when were you standing there?" asked Aaron with a raised eye brow.

''Since I realized that my wolf's body doesn't have splinters in it." replied Nick while showing his now bandaged hand as he started walking towards Aaron.

''That will teach you not to cuddle with wooden furniture. Anyway, you sure about that Bushy Tail? We can wait, I told you. I'm not doing it if you are not ready." reassured Aaron as he squatted down to be on eye level with his fox.

''Yes, 100%" came the confident answer of the vulpine.

Aaron looked over his posture for any signs of hesitation or nervousness. Sly and all-knowing smirk, chest proudly puffed, tail confidently standing erect behind; this was a fox who knew what he was doing. And Aaron could not be happier. He looked at his fox adoringly while slowly putting the phone next to his hear without removing his gaze.

''Heard that Lazlow?"

''Loud and Clear, I have already answered them and you can pick them up on the address I will supply you soon. Since you will be leaving today, I'm going to put orders for baby stuff for the plane, and will ask the guys in Zootopia to ready everything in your home." replied Lazlow enthusiastically.

''Wo-wo-woah, buddy. We want to experience being fathers too. How about you do the stuff for the plane ride, while we will do our home?" asked Nick in a calming manner loud enough for Lazlow to hear.

''Oh… right, makes sense, sorry. I hope you know that now you will occupy another part of the news paper, adopting kids that would evidently become your Heir and what not." notified Lazlow while audibly typing in the background. It was astonishing to both Nick and Aaron how fast Lazlow could write, be it paper, keyboard or touch screen, and could still do other stuff like talk and think.

''I don't think we need to worry about that. We gave them a party, saved some mammals and found some Heirs. As far as I know, none of this sounds scandalous, does it?" asked Nick with his usual snarkiness.

''Hey! I wasn't complaining. The more you do this, the better reputation you get. You guys are naturals." praised Lazlow proudly, the sound of typing still audible.

''…Aaaand done. The plane will be ready by the time we arrive at 3 in the afternoon. Sorry for the wake up call, the next time you guys visit I will make sure to lower the volume." apologised Lazlow.

''Thank you buddy, meet ya soon."

''Bye!" and with that the line ended.

Aaron lowered the phone but still looked at his fox with adoring eyes. He didn't know what happened in the last days to make his fox so confident about this, but honestly, he couldn't care less. His Bushy Tail wanted fatherhood now just as much as Aaron, and he was confident about it, and oh boy, Aaron's insincts were currently having a party, a big one at that.

''You never cease to amaze me, Bushy Tail." whispered Aaron with a warm smile while stroking the side of Nick's head.

''Thank you, I do try. Come on, let's have a breakfast, we have a looong day ahead of us." said Nick while stealing a kiss and walking back to their kitchen. Aaron straightened out and watched the fox walk away. Unbeknownst to Nick, he had a bit of a hop in his step which did not go unnoticed by Aaron.


''I'm officially freaked out." said Aaron as him and Nick were currently standing in front of the building of the Child Protective Services where they would be named as the guardians of their children. So far, both Nick and Aaron seemed to be at ease, but it seemed that the wolf had finally given in to the pressure.

''You basically ran into a burning building yesterday without even hesitating, but you are afraid of two kits who couldn't be luckier to have you as their father?" asked Nick while not removing his gaze from his phone, but his eyebrow stilll arose slightly.

''But that's different! That was a single event that wouldn't have long-lasting consequences, while adopting child would last 'till the end of my life!" whimpered Aaron, his face crunched up in fear.

Nick sighed and pocketed his phone. He turned towards his wolf and put two fingers on said wolf's nose. Aaron was overcome with confusion for a moment as he watched the paw questioningly.

''Wolfie, follow my hand." said Nick as he started to make circles with his hand. His paw was doing dance like movements in a graceful manner and Aaron couldn't help but follow it. It was hypnotizing and that's exactly why the wolf didn't notice his posture becoming relaxed while his heartbeat slowly calming down.

Then Nick ended his hypnotic movement with a boop on Aaron's nose, making the lupine sneeze. When he recovered, he noticed Nick being halfway towards the front door.

''W-what was that?!"

''That's a fox secret. Now come on, we have some children to pick up." shouted back Nick as he reached the front doors. Aaron huffed and walked toward his fox, his bags in his paws while muttering stuff about 'sly foxes'.

They entered the building, and as they proceeded towards the front table, they could hear whispers and gasps around them. The she wolves behind the table noticed them and after over taking their initial shock, they immediately went to work, knowing what these two mammals are here for. Everybody in the building heard about the kings' brave act last night and they also were notified that the two kids saved would be already given to guardians that day. But nobody even guessed who these guardians would be.

And these two she wolves were probably the most surprised, since they have met last night with them. More accurately, flirted with them.

''Would you look at that! The stars of last night." exclaimed Nick as they approached the table. The she wolves, Helena and Lena, smiled.

''Interesting to hear this from two mammals who managed to occupy two whole pages in the newspapers." replied Helena, visibly glowing of joy.

''Never in my life would have thought that we will see you two there out of all the places. Didn't you say you two were college students?"

''Well, yes, we are just here for the extra money. It isn't much but it's enough." admitted Helena while sharing a smile with Lena.

''And what about your last night? Have you met your Romeo?" piped in Aaron, making the insides of Helena's ear redden. Lena was still smiling, not knowing what the topic was, but she too noticed the way her sister became visibly flustered.

''Heh-he, yes, you could say that. We have been called over after your surprise performance by a pair of cute twins and had a great night." told Helena with a nervous smile. Nick and Aaron raised an eyebrow and two identical smirks started to spread through their faces. Lena became concerned of the topic and decided to cut in.

''What's the topic, sis?" asked Lena curiously in Wolfski. Helena sent her ann anxious glance.

''Last night…" even tough she knew that neither Aaron nor Nick could speak the language, she felt obligated to whisper. Realization and the same blush swept through Lena's face, and so she decided to do anything else.

''From those immense blushes on your faces, I believe something interesting happened, no?" asked Nick with his all knowing smirk that made Helena even more uncomfortable.

''Let's- let's talk about something else, shall we?" but Nick was having too much fun.

''Come on girl, tell me about them. Body, charisma, handsomeness…" then the fox leaned in to whisper. ''…size?"

Helena's head was already buried between her shoulders in embarrassment, while Aaron was fighting the urge not to topple over in laughter of his fox's teasing. Though the last bit threw Helena over her limit.

''OKAY! I don't care what rank you are on, or that you are the Alphas, I'm not having this conversation with either of you!" exclaimed Helena, maybe a bit loud to her liking. Lena could only guess that the fox alpha was currently verbally torturing her sister, so she decided to not intervene and keep playing clueless while silently apologizing to Helena.

''Just messing with ya, girl." chuckled Nick, completely satisfied with himself.

Helena groaned and buried her face into her palms.

''Don't want to be offensive, but is he always like that?" mumbled Helena while stealing a glance at Aaron, whose face was crunched up in a battle against laugh.

''Worse. Much worse. You are just getting the basic teasing that he gives to any acquaintance of his. As his husband, you can guess what I have to endure day by day." replied Aaron while patting Nick's back. Said fox looked at his wolf slyly.

''Says the guy who openly challenged me to a teasing joust in the precinct and is actually leading by a little." replied Nick with a wiggle of his eye brows.

The story behind that was rather interesting. The officers of the precinct (Bogo included) was so fed up with Nick, his immaturity and constant teasing, they begged Aaron to do something about the situation. They didn't know that Aaron has been 'converted' into a teasing machine by Nick in the meantime, which resulted in the current 'Teasing joust' as the precinct calls it. Nick and Aaron has to tease others as much as they can until one of them wins. You can win by reaching 150 points, which takes a lot of time. You get one point for embarrassing or making anyone uncomfortable from the precinct, two points for doing that to Judy, three points for Bogo, five for Charlie and ten-ten for each other. Surprisingly, Aaron is at the lead by four points and they are already at the halfway mark (70-74). Least to say, the precinct had learnt their lesson and just silently accepted their fate.

Aaron shrugged and rolled his eyes upon being reminded of their little joust.

''What can I say, I learnt from the best."

Helena deemed this moment to be perfect for a much needed topic change.

''So! I believe you have some papers to sign and some children to bring home, right?" asked Helena, her desperation evident from her voice. The vulpine-lupine combo decided to let her live. For now.

Nick and Aaron were given several papers which they had to sign in order to gain guardian rank over Mateusz and Amelia. They had to agree on taking full responsibility over the children's life, agree on immediately giving them back if they don't intend to adopt them and another family inquires about adopting, and lastly; one year after taking up the guardian roles and they still have them in their guardianship without officially deciding whether to adopt them or not, said decision must be made on the anniversary.

Nick, as the hustler he is, ran through the papers twice, drinking in all the sentences and words. He mainly did that out of habit, being a hustler required you to carefully read everything and search for loopholes. By the end of the second read, Nick memorized the sentences and already found one or two of these loopholes which he will keep in mind if worst comes to worst.

They gave the papers back to Lena and they could immediately sense two familiar scent approaching. Nick's heart skipped a beat when he looked to his right and saw a familiar pair of blue eyes looking at him and coming closer and closer. Amelia was watching him curiously while cooing in the mammal's hand who was bringing her and her 'brother' to the waiting canines. Her hand was extended towards Nick, clear sign of want from the girl which didn't go unnoticed by Aaron. The wolf could already see who will be 'daddy's queen' in this family.

Amelia was given to Nick while Mateusz landed in Aaron's paws. The little polar bear cub was sound asleep while his nose was subtly twitching. Aaron could feel his heart swell at the sight of his future son. Both children were wrapped in a blanket and only their heads and arms could be seen. Both canines were looking at their respective children and could not believe how lucky they were. They finally had a family, a strange one at that. 4 different species to add to the mix.

They both hugged each other with the children in their arms, immense happiness surging through in both their veins. Now they were complete.

Although Nick was suddenly reminded a problem they may have overlooked.

''Wolfie, how are we gonna tell the others?"

Aaron silently cursed Nick for having an observant brain.


In the meantime, at the Wildeford residence in Zootopia several mammals were pretty busy. These mammals consisted off the whole Wolford familia, Judy, Charlie, Bonnie, Finnick, Richard, Christine, Larry and Gary, Clawhauser and Isabelle (Yes, the last two managed to be at the same room without the cheetah fainting). They decided to give a 'Welcome back' party for the fox and the wolf, which evolved into a mix of 'Welcome back' and 'Glad you are still alive' party after hearing the events of last night. Christine, Monica and Bonnie cooked and baked many tasty treats for everyone. Music was provided by Finnick, Richard, Isabelle (duh), Rufus and (ironically) Hughes. The decoration was made by the Wolford triplets and Clawhauser, the cheetah being ecstatic and joyful to receive such important role. Him and the triplets immediately became friends.

While these mammals were busy cleaning the flat and installing the party decoration, Larry, Gary and Charlie decided to escort the lovebirds from the airport. Larry and Gary were curious about everything that happened, especially last night's events while Charlie decided that he would lay back and listen, he was driving after all. Neither of them expected to meet more than two mammals, even Charlie was in complete shock when he saw Nick and Aaron carrying two babies and then claiming that they were their children. He quickly filed it into the same bin with the 'two day marking' and the other unusually rushed events of these two.

Back in the flat, the preparations were done just in time, so the guests of the party laid back and chatted until they weren't given a heads up from Charlie that they were here.

Currently, Finnick was entertaining the guests with stories from his interrogations.

''-Then the guy started to pamper me thinking I was a lost baby. He was telling all kinds of stuff that just made me angrier and angrier. The look on his face was priceless when a 'sweet lonely child' whipped out a gun and hit him unconscious. I think I gave him a phobia against children after that." told Finnick, making the other guests chuckle.

''I still can't believe that out of all the mammals in this city, you were the one who decided to become part of the force Finnick. Glad you did though." said Judy in a praising tone. Finnick just shrugged.

''Hey, I told ya Hot Fuzz. What's better than to legally hustle brain dead mammals from the streets then getting paid for it?" retorted Finnick with a toothy grin.

''Don't you feel remorse sometimes? I mean, it must be hard to interrogate your old friends, right?" asked Clawhauser sympathetically. He still couldn't believe that such small mammal could have such deep voice.

''Aye, I do. But thanks to Wilde, his toy wolf and Hot Fuzz here, I know it's the right thing to do." replied Finnick, making the guests laugh and 'aww' at the last part.

''Officer Dessertclaw is probably the best interrogator the force has ever seen. Once, we brought a pickpocket to the station, who claimed he was mute by some childhood disease. Dessertclaw needed a total of 2 minutes to make the guy babble incoherently and beg to be taken into custody. Bogo was furious, thinking that Finnick tortured the guy to get him to talk, but the replay of that two minutes clearly shown that the guy started talking by himself while Finnick was playing good cop, but the scary kind of good cop." cut in Richard, getting an approving nod from Clawhauser and Judy.

''I knew the guy. When I saw his mug and then heard that he was 'mute', I had to fight the urge not to laugh. The guy couldn't help himself when it came to talking, I had to shut him up and threaten him back in the old days, even Wilde thought him as annoying." replied Finnick with a smirk.

''I wonder, why doesn't the police use more foxes in the force. I don't want to start a debate on that, but so far it seems that both foxes doing amazing so far." asked Isabelle, getting agreeing nods from the mammals.

''Easy. Society doesn't trust foxes, no matter if the hero of the city is a fox or not. There will be always mammals who will oppose the idea, and some of them are pretty loud. Loud mammals get followers easily." replied Finnick nonchalantly, making the room frown in disgust.

''We should do something about it! If they are really as good as Finnick and Nick, it would benefit the city aswell!" exclaimed Rufus. Judy shook his head.

''No need for it. After the stunt the mayor and Bogo did, both started working hard on making up their mistakes. With the help of the Academy Instructor, Ursula Friedkin, they managed to pass a bill in City Hall. The bill contained several changes in numerous branches of the economy connected to the species that had a negative stereotype related. These species will have their basic rights strengthened and some unique ones given. For example, if a fox or a weasel wants to become a police officer, they have to give their application to the chief instead of the heads of the academy. This way, the application will be looked at by someone, who must make decisions that benefit the city, not his own belief. The chief said that he will make sure that, and I quote, 'Every single fox will have a chance at escaping the criminal life'." told Judy while beaming with pride. Every mammal in the room had happy smiles hearing (In Hughes' case, seeing) that, even Finnick showed a sign of contentment.

Suddenly, Judy's phone started ringing, alerting even the three mothers in the kitchen, who dismissed their own little chat and jogged to the living room. Judy nodded and accepted the call. It was Charlie.

''Hey, if it isn't the world's most beautiful bunny." came the charming voice of Charlie.

''Flattering Officer Pictus. Do you have the packages?" asked Judy with a smirk. Everyone in the room what, or in this case, who these 'packages' were.

''Got them right next to me. Let's just say that the Shipping Company accidentally sent two more of these 'packages'. Anyway, we are on the staircase, seconds until the packages reach home." said Charlie then hung up. Judy's ears stood erect in alert, completely dismissing Charlie's confusing lines about having 'two more packages'.

''They are here!" came the harsh whisper of the doe, making everyone stand ready for the incoming canines.

They could hear them approaching the door.

''I swear Wolfie, that painted dog is hiding something. He was never that jumpy and mysterious. I just know that there is something we are missing." complained Nick's voice, gradually growing louder.

''You are paranoid Bushy Tail. It's Chocolate Pudding we are talking about. The guy is a mystery anyway, I didn't see nothing new about him." replied Aaron's amused voice.

''Okay, be it. But when I'm right, I am so going to say 'I told you so' and you mister, are going to agree with me." said Nick's voice, already next to the front door.

Before they could wait for Aaron's answer, they saw the door open. They collected their breath and shouted in unison.

''WELCOME BA-!" the sudden interruption came from the shock that was a result from the sight of the two canines. Or more importantly, the two babies in blankets in their arms. It was like time froze when every mammal watched them with mouth ajar.

Nick and Aaron shifted awkwardly in place.

''Hey Wolfie." whispered Nick.

''Yeah?"

''I told you so."


Another favorite movie reference hidden in this chapter. If anyone finds it, here is the answer for your obvious question: Yes I love the movie and I think it is severely underrated.