This is the 13th chapter of the story. Sorry for the delay because I had bad cliffhangers with my stories. Don't worry about it because this is a common occurrence to some writers. Please enjoy reading, everyone!
Chapter 13 - Tranquil Rest Part 1
After they enjoyed themselves, it was now time to take their rest for their next duties by tomorrow. Even though they finished their entertainment early, their fun remained. Nick's smile on his face continued even though he already devoured seconds of tasty blueberry pies.
"Man, I'm stuffed!" - Nick said -
"Since you're stuffed, can I skin your fur and cook your flesh in the kitchen?" - Splero teased -
"What?!" - Nick exclaimed -
"I'm just joking, Nick." - Splero reassured -
Nick was dumbfounded as Splero, Judy and Michelle laughed out loud.
"We might be serving plates of pure stuffed fox rather than stuffed turkey for Thanksgiving." - Splero added -
"Oh, come on. I don't taste good." - Nick cuts him out -
"You taste good to me, Nick." - Judy reassures him with a seductive grin -
Nick blushes on her words. Splero yawned softly.
"Hey, guys. We should get some rest for the night. I sure that we have a ton of paperwork to do for the superiors in the ZPD again." - Splero said -
"Good point, Splero." - Michelle replied -
"I'm down for that recommendation." - Nick added -
"Well...Actually, I have a lot of bedrooms in this palace. There were 2 or 3 of them, in fact." - Splero continued -
"Now that's a lot of space here, Splero." - Judy realized -
"Wait a second. You're living here in isolation?" - Nick asked -
"Yes, Nick. I been living here alone for a long time." - Splero replied -
"We should stay here for a while." - Michelle said -
"That will be great, Michelle. This palace is chock-full of goodies. We can stay here for a long time since I stashed my supplies safety in my very safe." - Splero replied -
"Wait, you have a safe?!" - Nick asked -
"Of course, Nick. This is where I stored my valuables." - Splero replied with a grin -
He then approached on a featureless wall and with his hands, he revealed to them a secret doorway that led to his very stash of supplies.
"That's very resourceful!" - Judy exclaimed in surprise -
"Well, I got the idea of designing some of my rooms in a Viet Cong style." - Splero explained -
He then went inside the dark room.
"I think I stored my extra pillows, blankets and mattresses in here a few days ago." - Splero though -
"I'll help you, Splero. I have good night vision to aid you." - Nick said -
"We're like the same. I can also see something in the dark with my very eyes." - Splero replied -
"Really?!" - Nick realized -
"Yup. That's true." - Splero answered -
After rummaging through the room, Splero and Nick stashed out the extra pillows, blankets and mattresses.
"As I prepare the bedrooms, please help yourselves out." - Splero said -
"Are you sure, Splero?" - Judy asked -
"Yes, Judy. I'll handle this things." - Splero replied -
While Splero prepared their beds, the Zootopian trio prepared themselves for their tranquil rest. Since the human monarch had extra supplies, they managed to changed their very clothes and clean themselves up. Splero guided Nick and Judy to their new room.
"Ok, guys. I already furnished this very room for your very likings." - Splero said -
"Thanks for your hospitality, Splero." - Nick thanked him -
"Pleasure." - Splero replied -
Judy then gave him a friendly kiss on his cheek. Splero blushes and snickers nervously.
"Ok, guys. I'm going to check Michelle." - Splero said, shaky -
As he left, Nick faces her.
"Man, I can't believe you give him a kiss in the cheek." - Nick said -
"Why, sly fox? You jealous?" - Judy asked -
"Yes, of course." - Nick replied, softly and in a teasing tone -
"Don't worry about that. I'll never gonna leave you, baby." - Judy reassured -
Judy then embraced him before giving him a good direct kiss on the lips. They later make out romantically.
This is the end of Chapter 13. Looks like Splero's friends were going to have a sleepover for tonight at Splero's palace. Stay tune for Chapter 14, everyone!