This is the new 11th Chapter. Please enjoy reading, everyone!

PS: This will be a long chapter, everyone. Have fun!

Chapter 11 - Welcomes

After the graduation party, the attendants went home to get their very rest for their next quests and tasks of their duties by tomorrow.

"Well, guys. Look's like the party is a good success." - Splero remarked -

"You said it already. Nick kept his eyes on the counter while we're listening to your speech." - Judy said -

"Really?" - Splero asked -

"Yeah. In fact, he kept on drooling on the pawpsicles stashed in there." - Judy responded -

Splero was dumbfounded. Nick was surprised.

"I'm not!" - Nick exclaimed -

"You're getting addicted to the sweet treats of yours now, you sly fox." - Judy teased with a grin -

"Oh, come on. You're fibbing." - Nick replied -

Splero let out a simple laugh.

"I envy you both, guys. I think a fox and a bunny like you both were really compatible with one another." - Splero remarked, smiling -

Both of them were shaken by his remark. They blushed and gazes on Splero.

"What?" - Splero asked, raising an eyebrow -

Michelle then approaches the trio.

"I'm done on washing my hands, guys." - Michelle said -

"Ain't should we get going?" - Nick asked -

Splero reminded him of something.

"Oh, wait! How about a visit to my place for tonight?" - Splero asked -

Everyone were taken by surprise.

"I know we still have time to spend, guys. Let's enjoy the rest at my place." - Splero added -

Nick, Judy and Michelle can agreed to him since they didn't visited his very home yet.

"We would love to, Splero." - Nick said -

"Besides, we haven't seen your house yet." - Judy added -

"Well, terrific! Let's go then." - Splero replied, smiling -

The trio followed Splero. The monarch then boarded his very car while the others followed suit. Michelle was sitting in the front seat while both Nick and Judy were sitting behind. After they fastened their seat belts, Splero switched the engine one before they later departed to their destination.

After 2 hours of driving through rush-hour traffic, they had finally arrived at Splero's place...A large castle-like palace with round-shaped domed roofs. The Zootopians were astonished with it's beauty.

"Here we are, guys. Welcome to my very home!" - Splero welcomed -

"T-This is your very home, Splero?!" - Judy exclaimed -

"Yes, Judy. I constructed this out of my very economic budget from the Splerinian Yihe. Right before I even arrive here, I made a good fortune and I been swimming in cash recently thanks to my economy of my "imperial" colony in the vast Pacific." - Splero replied -

They unbuckled themselves before exiting the vehicle.

"Wow. This is a great tourist attraction, Splero." - Michelle commented -

"Thanks, Michelle." - Splero replied -

As Splero opened the palace-like doors wide, the sight of the well-furnished rooms pleased the sight of his very friends.

"Actually, I risked myself in earning the money to construct this magnificent home by participating the missions offered by the United Nations long ago. Until today, I might still be summoned by the independent Splerinian Yihe if that happens." - Splero added -

Judy and Michelle sat down on the softest couch while Nick continued on view the pictures that were hanged on the walls. One picture caught his attention and it was a picture of First Colony Emperor Splero, Second Colony Emperor Tyler and Colony Queen Maylene.

"Hey, Splero. Is this is the royal picture of yours?" - Nick asked -

"Yes. That's my official picture taken by the UN officials right after the brief war that I waged against a republic not long ago. Anyway, that's my brother and sister too." - Splero replied -

"By the way, why your other human friends didn't visit here in Zootopia yet?" - Judy asked -

"They were hesitant to leave the Yihe, Judy. My colonial state is quite fragile when it comes to leaderships. If they leave, the "imperial" state will be vunerable to other foreign influences." - Splero answered -

"So you're saying that you are only allowed to come here while the others were in charge for the monarchy of yours, Splero?" - Nick realized -

"Yeah. Something like that, Nick." - Splero replied -

Splero sighed before he continued on.

"Care for some light refreshments, guys?" - Splero asked -

"Yes, please." - Nick replied -

"Ok, then. I'll prepare some tea, guys." - Splero said -

He then went to the kitchen. As he was away, Nick sat down along with Judy and Michelle. The bunny then noticed a nearby bookshelf.

"Hey, Nick. Look at that bookshelf over there." - Judy said -

"Whoa! That's a lot of books in there." - Nick replied -

They looked on the crammed bookshelf. Books entitled "Basic Mathematics", "Philippine-American Encyclopedia", "World Linguistics", "Monarchy Standings", "History Of Zootopia", "Zootopian Basics", "Speaking the Filipino Language" and many more.

"I wonder where Splero got these books from?" - Nick wondered -

"Maybe he brought it from the libraries, I think?" - Judy guessed -

Splero then returned.

"I'm going to wait for the tea kettle to boil. It will usually take a few moments to be done." - Splero said -

He then switched on a FM Radio/CD Player that was being placed near the bookshelf. He places a Music CD that says "Tibetan Music" and after he played it, the musicals of the flutes and harps filled the entire palace.

"So soothing, Splero." - Michelle said, tranquilized -

"Pleasure, Michelle. I always play these Tibetan music for a long time." - Splero replied -

Nick and Judy finally sat down on the couch. Splero wiped his forehead with his sponging rag.

"Good thing I have a good Zootopian life in here. I'm so lucky to be here rather that on joining the Splerinian Yihe to some rouge military exercises." - Splero remarked, sighing -

"By the way, how many years that you served in the monarchy?" - Nick asked -

"I can't recall, Nick. A few years, I think." - Splero replied -

"Is being a monarch of an empire was a hardship?" - Judy asked -

"Not much, Judy. Sometimes, I serve the monarchy because I opposed republics so much." - Splero answered -

His attention was then being called upon the whistling sound of the boiling tea kettle.

"Oh, there it is!" - Splero realized -

Splero stood up but before he went to the kitchen, he faces the trio.

"Anyhow, I'll be serving some pies for all of you, guys." - Splero said -

Nick caught his attention.

"Really? What flavor?" - Nick eagerly asked -

"Blueberry and some tropical fruit flavors." - Splero replied -

Nick was so excited.

"I can't wait for it." - Nick said -

"Hold your horses, Nick! You're on a diet!" - Judy teased -

"Not for much longer, though." - Nick replied -

Judy scoffs.

This is the end of Chapter 11. Is Nick was really on a diet or does he? Stay tuned for Chapter 12, guys!