This is the 49th chapter of the story. Please enjoy reading this, everyone!
PS: This will be a very one indeed.
Chapter 49 - The Return Of The Fox and Emperor
Clawhauser returned and he noticed his dispatch radio blinking it's red light repeatedly. He pushed the button to take the call.
"ZPD Dispatch" - Clawhauser said -
"Clawhauser, it's Emperor Splero." - Splero replied -
"Oh, Splero! Oh My Goodness, it's you indeed!" - Clawhauser realized -
"I'm all fine and well. By the way, I'm on route there along with Officer Wilde. Please remind Chief Bogo and the others for us. We'll be there in a few minutes." - Splero replied with a request -
"Right on, Splero." - Clawhauser responded -
"Thanks. Splero out." - Splero acknowledged -
After he sent the last message, Clawhauser hurried himself to Chief Bogo's office.
...
Splero was driving his car with Nick seated beside him.
"So far, Judy will be thrilled to see me again." - Nick said -
"You bet, slick. I'm certain Michelle and the others will be waiting for us there." - Splero replied -
Nick then switched the car's radio on. Numerous radio news were being announced by different local and foreign radio announcers...
"Rice stocks continued to rise steadily in Southeast Asia."
"Thai people 'enjoyed' their new king. Global monarchies feel relieved."
"Considerable number of Philippine water buffaloes will be expected to Zootopia's tourism next month."
"Zootopian Crime Ratings totaled at 12-15 percent."
"Gazelle plans to visit Columbia within 2 or 3 weeks."
...
"Ok. Those news were quite subtle to me, right?" - Splero asked -
Nick shrugged.
"I think Clawhauser will be disappointed to hear the news of Gazelle leaving Zootopia for a foreign visit." - Splero said -
"Agree." - Nick replied -
"Someday, I too will return to Splerai'ia for the sake of the monarchy there. I could even invite you or Michelle there." - Splero remarked -
Nick let out a chuckle.
"I would love to but I can't, Splero." - Nick said -
"Huh? Why, Nick?" - Splero asked -
"You know why." - Nick replied with his iconic grin -
Splero's eyes widened when he realized something.
"Oh, yeah. You can't leave Zootopia without Judy on your side." - Splero said -
"That's right. Poor bunny's heart will be shattered if I'm not there to comfort her." - Nick replied -
"I'll invite her too then." - Splero answered -
Splero then looked at his wristwatch.
"I better make up loose time, Nick. Hold on." - Splero reminded -
He then accelerated his car more faster. After zapping through rush-hour traffic in a fast yet careful driving manner, Splero and Nick finally arrived at the ZPD Headquarters. The fox then hurried himself to remove the seat beat he fastened and he was going to make a break for it but Splero restrained him.
"Hold your horses, Wilde. Wait for me." - Splero reminded -
After he secured the car, both of them entered the compound but they realized the area was empty. The area around was now eerily quite.
"What the?" - Nick pondered -
"Where is everybody?" - Splero added to the confusion -
As Nick continued to investigate the area, Splero went to the counter and he found a written note.
"Nick, take a look on this." - Splero called -
"May I see it?" - Nick asked -
Splero gave him the note. It reads "Something big in the Briefing Room. Investigate room right away."
"That's odd yet reasonable." - Nick said -
"Come on, Nick. Let's investigate the Briefing Room." - Splero requested -
"I'm on it." - Nick replied -
Both of them arrived at the door that led to the Briefing Room. Splero tried to open the door and hopefully, the doors weren't locked. As they entered the pitch black room, someone suddenly closed the door behind them. Both Splero and Nick were surprised.
"Wha! I can't see in here, Nick. It's too dark!" - Splero cried out -
"Don't leave on my side, Sire. I'm still here." - Nick reassured him -
To heighten their surprise even more, the lights was suddenly switched on and the room was illuminated. The seats were filled with all of the ZPD cadets and officers present in the compound.
"Surprise!"
Both the fox and the Splerai Emperor was taken by extreme awe to the massive surprise of the cadets and officers yet their faces started to bear some smiles on them.
"Hey, Slick. It's just the others waiting for us!" - Splero reminded with a smile -
"What a big appearance, everyone!" - Nick added -
"Welcome back!"
All of them group hugged both the fox and emperor in tight yet friendly bursts of happiness.
"Splero! Nick!"
"Sire!"
Both Splero and Nick recognized the voice calling upon them. It was from Judy, Clawhauser, Chimpan and Michelle.
"Welcome back to the ZPD, guys!" - Judy greeted -
"It's good to have you both back for us all!" - Michelle added -
Nick hugged Judy and Clawhauser while Splero hugged Chimpan and Michelle the same.
"It's been a long while, everyone. I really missed you all a bunch!" - Splero remarked -
Someone then cleared a throat loudly to caught the occupants' attention. It was Chief Bogo.
"Officers Splero and Nick." - Bogo called -
Both the fox and emperor approached the water buffalo and they saluted him.
"Welcome back to our ranks of the ZPD." - Bogo greeted them both -
"It's good to see you again, Chief. It's been a long while." - Splero replied -
"I do really missed you too, Chief." - Nick added -
"Cut it, Wilde. At least you and Splero have returned here." - Bogo replied with a slightly raised tone to his voice -
"For the record of my sakes, Chief. For the record." - Splero added with a simple smile -
"It is indeed." - Bogo replied with a nod -
Splero snickered. He then faces Chimpan.
"Greetings to you again, Sire." - Chimpan greeted -
"Greetings, Chimpan. I have returned at last." - Splero replied -
"Good thing you and Nick have returned. We were worried sick for the last few days." - Michelle remarked as she planted a soft kiss on Splero's forehead -
"Thank God and Splerai'ia for the quick recoveries." - Splero replied -
Michelle giggled. Splero then faces the other ZPD Cadets and Officers.
"Ok, everyone. Emperor Splero reporting for duty. I have returned to serve for the ZPD. Let's get the show back on the road, guys!" - Splero reminded them with his iconic Splerai salute -
"Yeah!"
Cheers and whistles flared up in great fervor. The ZPD is back on track indeed.
This is the end of the long 49th chapter of the story. With the return of Officer Nick Wilde and Splerai Emperor Splero Kerano, the ZPD is now back on the road that it was once stood. All in all, everything was greater in successions as possible yet again, the story is not yet over. Stay tuned for the decisive chapter, everyone!