So far, my endeavors were quite usual with it comes to so-called "chapter-publishing". Even though I can only work on my literature career in opportune times, I'm so proud of myself to realize that this recent story had finally reached it's 20th chapter. Looks like the next chapters about the characters of Zootopia (Nick & Judy) and my OCs (Splero & Michelle) will be on it's roots soon. Anyway, enjoy this new chapter!
PS: I don't own the mentioned song of Rise Against. The song is one of my favorite so fourth. Also, a new OC had just appeared on the horizon and his name is quite good as well. Have fun reading this, everyone!
Chapter 20 - Overtime
The time is now 5:25 PM on the wall clock and the office work still continues on even though some of the ZPD personnel were already done their duties and taken a break or headed home.
With his headphones on, Splero was listening the punk rock song titled Savior by Rise Against from his personal pocket Walkman while he kept on typing the documents on his desktop computer. As he was humming with the music he was playing, Nick and Judy watched him.
"Looks like he's having a good time in there." - Nick said -
"He's been typing his files for 2 hours straight too." - Judy added -
Then a lightly brown-colored chimp, dressed in a usual neutral-colored uniform and carrying a knapsack on his tail, slowly approached them.
"Umm...Excuse me, guys?" - The monkey excused for a while -
"Yes?" - Nick responded -
"A-Are you guys were the acquaintances of S-Splero?" - The light brown chimp asked -
"Yes, sir. I'm Nick Wilde and this is my partner Judy Hopps." - Nick replied with an introduction -
"Nice to meet you, guys." - The chimp greeted back, waving his hand -
"Nice to meet you too. Can I ask your name?" - Judy asked -
"Oh, yes. My name is Chimpan. I'm Splero's partner." - The usual chimp introduced himself -
"You're Splero's ZPD partner, Chimpan?" - Nick asked -
"Not only here, Officer Wilde. I'm also his partner in a counter-revolution that was recently ongoing until today." - Chimpan replied -
"Counter-revolution?" - Judy asked, curiously -
"Well...Me and Splero were both serving in the so-called Counter-revolution of the Yihe." - Chimpan replied -
"Yi...What?" - Nick stutters on the first two words -
"It's just a counter-revolution that Splero's been working on before he and I went here to Zootopia." - Chimpan added further -
"Why he did such a thing like that, Chimpan?" - Judy asked -
"Splero was the monarch of the so-called Kingdom of the Splerinian Yihe Nation. There were a LOT of republicans opposing his monarchy that he proclaimed a few years ago. Due to that, he was serving the major operations to secure his kingdom against the republican rule along with his other royalists." - Chimpan explained -
"I get it now." - Nick said -
"Anyhow, I'm here to bring in Splero's ZPD supplies." - Chimpan reminded -
"Oh! Please continue on, Chimpan." - Judy replied -
"Thank you." - Chimpan thanked her -
The light brown monkey approaches Splero.
"Splero?" - Chimpan called -
Splero noticed him. His face was marked with surprise.
"Chimpan? W-What are you doing here?" - The monarch asked -
"I'm here to visit you and to send you these supplies for your next duties in the ZPD." - Chimpan replied -
He then places the knapsack near Splero's desk.
"Oh, yeah. The supplies. Thanks for your help, Chimpan." - Splero thanked him gratefully -
"You're welcome, Sire." - Chimpan replied -
"Anyway, how's the duties in the patrol at the Rainforest District?" - Splero asked -
"It's quite hectic, Splero. Looks like there's minor trouble again as usual." - Chimpan replied, stressed -
"How minor is the trouble?" - Splero asked him further -
"There were a few fugitives hiding in the rainforest. Even though me, Chief Bogo and Clawhauser had already sent a few squads in the district to apprehend them, we're still outgunned." - Chimpan explained -
"So the fugitives were armed with so-called Nighthowler Dart Guns to fend you guys off?" - Splero asked -
"Yes, Splero. We tried to avoid them at point blank range but we're expecting some reports of some ZPD officers going savage right after they got themselves shot by the fugitives at some gunfights." - Chimpan replied -
Splero groaned.
"Be careful with that problem, Chimpan. I don't want my partner going savage like a berserk." - Splero reminded -
"I know, Splero. Advise taken." - Chimpan heeded -
Splero's telephone rang. He then took the call.
"Zootopian Police Department. Officer Splero reporting."
"Splero, it's Chief Bogo. I need you in my office right away. We need to talk on some issues today."
"Right on the way, Sir."
Splero put the phone down and he stood up.
"Chimpan, can you please check my files for a moment?" - Splero requested -
"Why?" - Chimpan pondered -
"Well...Chief Bogo called for my presence at his office. Duty calls." - Splero replied -
"Ok, Splero. I'll keep an eye on your work." - Chimpan said -
Splero nodded. He fixed his iron helmet, gloves and holster before he departs to Bogo's office. Nick and Judy watches his departure from their very cubicles.
This is the end of Chapter 20. Stay tune for Chapter 21, everyone!