Hey guy Price here and welcome to Chapter 5 of Wonder Bunny: Lance's story! I edited the fight from last Chapter a bit, mainly since I felt it was a bit cloncky and weird. I hope you guys like the new version a bit better. It feels much more natural to me, and also much more like what Lance would do and how he'd react as the situation played out. The new version of last Chapter was also longer, as well, which I like. So the only thing I'll say about the future is that Lance's emotions are going to get very complicated with regards to his feelings. I won't specify about who, but anybody who knows his character will be able to guess. I am quite excited to see where things are going, honestly, since they seem to be going slightly different than the film did. Probably not completely, but definitely a tiny bit. Enough to be noticeable, at the least. Also, even though the theme of Wonder Bunny itself is To Be Human by Sia (the Credits Song from the film), the theme for this, as a much more character orientated story, will be something that fits Lance a bit more. I haven't found it yet, but I'm leaning towards a combination of Awake and Alive by Skillet, Sound of Madness by Shinedown, and Ignition by Toby Mac. Those are all songs that won't be in the story, for rather obvious reasons, but they fit his character in this story to a degree. This Chapter will be a tad bit shorter than my previous shortest one, but that's to avoid dragging things out too much. Anyway, that's enough of that, I think it's time to get...onto the story!
Lance pulled his shirt on and buttoned it, rolling his head on his neck to get rid of any kinks. He hadn't been asleep for long, but his position had been a bit uncomfortable. Laura finished pulling her clothes on a few feet away, glancing at him briefly.
"I'm gonna go ahead and get back to base. Probably gonna be in so much trouble when I get back." The Vixen said, muttering the last part.
"Just tell them you were helping me on an errand or something. It wouldn't exactly be a lie." Lance said, Laura arching an eyebrow. "I'll vouch when I get back, if anybody asks."
"Well, such a gentlemammal." Laura remarked, Lance glancing at her.
"But of course. After all..." Lance approached her, smiling softly. He lightly kissed her. "I have an investment in your safety."
"And I have one in yours. So don't go and do anything stupid and die on me." Laura said, Lance chuckling.
"Well, I don't plan on it." He quipped, shrugging. "But it's war, so you never know." There was silence for a moment.
"Don't talk like that, please." Laura said, Lance blinking.
"I'm just being realistic, Laura. That's a fact that I am unable to change. I will try not to die, but I can't make a promise in something like this." He said, gesturing in the vague direction of the Front.
"I know that, Lance. Just...please. Be a bit more cheerful." She said, Lance sighing.
"Alright, I'll try. Though after this long being a realist, that may be a bit difficult." Lance said, Laura rolling her eyes.
"Well, all the matters is you try, then. See you later?" She asked, Lance grinning.
"Is that an offer, Private Stone?" He asked teasingly, the Vixen grinning right back.
"Well, you get back soon and I guess you'll find out." She answered as she stood and walked towards the door, flicking the tip of her tail as she disappeared around the corner. Lance chuckled in amusement, then stepped from the room.
Lance stepped from the bar and glanced towards the sky, then nodded his head and began his approach towards another bar that he was meeting a few friends at.
As he walked he was joined by a Vixen and a darker colored Todd, the trio remaining silent as they walked as if they had somewhere to be. In a way, they did.
Lance pushed the door open to a much smaller bar, one that was a bit more out of the way of the crowds, especially at such an hour. As he entered he saw a Bunnie with amethyst eyes turn to look at him, though he ignored her as he approached the table she sat at with another Todd and a Feline. He saw the Todd and the Bunny exchange a glance, and then the Todd's shoulders sagged in relief when the Doe gave a small nod. Lance came to a stop, him and the Todd keeping their gazes on one another for a long moment before they both smiled.
"Nice of you to drop by, Nicky. Haven't seen you in years." Lance said, tone teasing but gaze distant, clearly hiding something from the Todd. Nick took in a shuddering breath, eyes wetting briefly before he blinked the building tears away.
"Hey, Lance." Nick said, their gazes locking and silently exchanging more than their words ever could. Lance ignored the two other Foxes who had joined him as they stepped around the table to greet the Bunny and Ophelia, the Feline who had been reading something. Lance heard the Bunny introduce herself as Judith Prince to Rek, the darker Todd who had joined him alonside Liliac Pawdon, the Vixen.
Lance sat down beside Nick, leaning in closely to keep his conversation with his friend private.
"I have news regarding a certain little Badger you've been investigating." Lance said, Nick arching an eyebrow.
"Really, haven't seen each other in years and that's what you have to say?" He asked incredulously, Lance shrugging.
"We can catch up later. Right now this is a tad more important. That is, unless you'd rather be forced to watch that cute little Doe die a likely painful death." Lance said, Nick inhaling sharply. Lance ignored the sharp jab of pain at the obvious affection Nick held for the Bunny. "That's what I thought. Now, listen closely, because this is important. Poison's already found out her notebook is gone, as well as those little blueprints you stole, I presume, just recently. She's sending her parter, General Lupindorff. He has orders, though for capture or death I'm not sure. Presume death and fight like your life depends on it if you have to." Lance said, Nick remaining silent for a moment. "Also, when this war's over, there's something I need to tell you." Nick arched an eyebrow, but didn't comment on the addition.
"Alright, well, before we go then-"
"No time. He's probably already here, and if he is, and he has access to that formula – mispelled one of the Latin words, by the way – then that means he's gonna be too strong for you. Definitely so for a little Bunny like Miss Prince." Lance said, Nick's eyes widening in alarm. He stood quickly, the chair scraping the floor. He pocketed the blueprints quickly as he passed them, then began to lead the Bunny towards the door. He appeared to be struggling, which Lance found oddly amusing.
Lance watched his friend and the Bunny from his seat, narrowing his eyes. He almost didn't notice the Wolf in the corner. Almost.
And that does it for Chapter 5 of Wonder Bunny: Lance's Story! I hope you guys enjoyed it, because I certainly did. I do hope that ending doesn't clash with what Judith has planned, but if so I can change it. This serves as a companion fic, not my own version to change as I please, and as such I must keep it the same as the main story. Actually, I may make my own version when I'm done with Zootopian Assassins. More closely tied to the movie's plot, but with overall the same characters and the characters' relationships, at least the ones I own and the ones owned by Disney/DC. Might not, though, so don't keep your hopes up. This Chapter was mostly the same as Wonder Bunny's newest Chapter, but I figured I'd put a bit more info onto the table. Alright, well, I can't wait to see what Judith thinks of this. Anyway, this is getting long enough, I will see you guys...next update. Word Count: 1,413