Chapter 2:

Chapter Notes:

Well back again with a second chapter I hope everyone is ready!

Arrival:

"Hopps, Wilde. Come see me in my office before you leave for patrol." Chief Bogo called to the remaining officers in the bullpen. "I have an assignment for you. A week from now we will be hosting a music group upon the mayor's request to 'bring life back to the city'." The large horned mammal said quoting the lion.

Hearing this both of their ears perked up, after the night howler case there wasn't that much for the crime fighting duo to during the day. But now with a big assignment on the table both of them saw their days becoming less mundane. "You said hosting? Where is this group coming from?" Nick asked picking up on the smaller detail, but as a former con artist details still mean everything.

"We will talk about the details in my office, I have to speak with officer Clawhauser." The water buffalo said while stepping out of the door leaving it open for them.

"Now, as the face of the ZPD the mayor wants the two of you to act as escorts for our guests during their stay. You will be with them just to make them feel comfortably in the city." He said looking over the dossier he had been given about the event.

"So are they big celebrities if they need police escorts?" Nick asked curious as to why they didn't just hire bodyguards.

For the large mammal it was hard to say because it wasn't really talked about with the mayor. "They are a theater group that belongs to 'The Moon Theater', but mayor Lionheart thought that this was the best way to ease their concerns about the Night Howler case. Gazelle is throwing a concert and she talked the mayor into inviting them for it."

"Is there anything we should be looking out for Chief?" Judy asked being the more goal oriented of the two officers.

"Nothing that I've been told about." Bogo said flipping through the paper, there wasn't much on them that was useful to him or police. "Just keep the group out of harms way."

But Nick was still curious about a few things, "Say chief, if they are a music group why are they owned by the theater?"

"I don't know." Bogo answered honestly, there wasn't much that he was told about this group come to think of it.

"Are they putting on a play?" the fox poked a bit more not really caring if he got an answer, he was just out to press his commanding officer's buttons.

"That's all for now officer Wilde. Go and take care of your assignments." He said dismissing them glad that Nick wasn't pestering him anymore as the door closed.

However he wasn't that lucky, "One more question chief-" Nick poked his head back in through the doorway.

"OUT." The horned mammal commanded with his voice raised.

Back in their squad car they were pulling out of the precinct to go patrol the city. "Do you know anything about them?" Nick asked looking down at his phone between glancing up at their surroundings. Judy hadn't recognized the name of the theater but the chief did say they weren't from around the area.

The sound of music blaring caught her attention and her ears flicked down at Nick's phone. "Nick! Turn that down!" she hissed at him for scaring her.

"Sorry Carrots. I didn't know it was going to be so loud." He chuckled not really feeling sorry. The video he was watching was something off the internet about the music group. He was watching one of the performances with an amused grin on his muzzle, "Geeze are we sure they need to be protected? I mean look at all those quills." Nick said showing her the video recorded by the audience member.

Judy watched as the organic needles rained across the crowd of mammals watching, and for once she agreed with her partners remark. But that was only one of the musicians, and maybe the others were a little less dangerous. But from the gasps and panic she could see in the video, it wasn't going to be hard to be less dangerous than the porcupine.

*ACHOO* Ash sneezed out of nowhere while everyone was gathered in the center of the practice area as they planned out their trip in the next week. "Ash you aren't getting sick are you? The show is almost a week away you can't get sick now." Buster said worried as he got over the scare that her sneezed caused.

She shook her head with a sniffle. "No Moon I'm fine. Someone must be talking about me." The rocker said with a smirk at the old myth she liked to bring up every now and then; it was something she had heard from somewhere but wasn't even sure herself.

"Yeah right, who would be talking about you when they can talk about me." Mike scuffed as he polished his nails against his purple felt jacket. Out of everyone in the group the mouse was probably the only one who bt heads with the others.

"-Anyway." Buster said loudly cutting off whatever response that Ash was just about to make. "We have a week left people. We need to make sure we have everything ready to go first thing in the morning!" the overexcited koyla said throwing his arms out. This was a big show for their family and while he wasn't really in it for the money, he was in it for the show.

"So what's the schedule like when we get there?" Rosita asked being one who likes to know what's in store for her throughout the day.

Buster had come prepared for that question and was actually just about to go over it. "We leave on our boat Friday, and will dock in Tundra Town? Yes. Tundra Town, we will get there Sunday morning." He said unsure if he was reading the name right. He had written the schedule out while talking with the mayor about their show and anything else they needed to do. "Then we will go to the concert stadium so we can check everything out and start setting up."

The director went on to explain the rest of the schedule and just ended up saying if anyone wanted to have their own copy to keep he could print them out. But the biggest thing for them was that they had plenty of time for everyone to go out and sight see for a while during their sty there. After that everyone was set free to go home and back for the big trip that was only a few days away.

The end of the shift for Judy and Nick was here once again and they were heading back to their apartment to wind down for the night. Nick came out of the shower and saw Judy sitting on the couch with her laptop on her lap. "Watch' you watching Carrots?" he asked as he pulled the towel off his head. "Is that?"

"Yeah, I wanted to check out more of their performances." The rabbit told him as she clicked on another one of their videos. Nick sat down next to her watching along as a female pig went behind a set piece. When she came out from behind the wall he couldn't stop his ears from perking up at the newly revealed performer.

Not even looking at Judy he could feel her glaring at him out of the corners of her eyes. However when they saw her partner breaking out of the box he had been in they couldn't help but laugh at his over the top enthusiasm. After that she watched a few more videos on their performance while Nick leaned to the other side scrolling through his phone. But like everyone on the internet Judy went from one video to another and soon found a police chase that ended up at the show.

She had followed some links to the news station that was covering the event that night after seeing a something about an escaped gang member that 'literally broke out of his cell'. Using the skills she picked up blowing through text books she read several articles about the escapee from different news pages and even a confirmation notice from the police that he escaped.

Her amethyst eyes skimmed over the articles picking out important information, about Big Daddy and nearly all of his gang getting caught stealing twenty five million in gold, there were rumors that the driver got away though. The sheer amount was astonishing to her, she couldn't even imagine having that much money in her life; and now he was on the loose again. She wasn't even going to make a comment about the bunny mask the gang was always seen in.

It was Friday morning and the theater family was packing up all their luggage and the premade props that they were going to bring with them. Nana had arranged for transportation from the theater to the docs, while it wasn't the most luxurious of travels a city bus was the best suit for them thanks to the wide variety in sizes. Eight medium size animals, one small, and three large along with all their clothes for the next week took up a lot of space; and weighed just as much.

"Okay headcount everyone! We got a boat to catch!" Buster said at the front of the bus as everyone in the group got on and took their seats. As he looked up from his check list at them he marked them off mumbling their names, "Nana, Eddie, Ash…" he continued down his list freezing when he realized they were two check marks short. "Wait! Buster, where's- oh wait I'm Buster." He chuckled getting an annoyed groan from Mrs. Noodleman.

"Wasn't Mike already on?" Rosita asked noticing the lack of insults and loud mouthing. Which then led to everyone else glancing around and looking under the seats.

Buster poked his head out of the doorway seeing the missing singer holding his girlfriend's paws on the curb. "Honey don't worry I'll call you every day okay?" Mike was saying to her as he put his arms around her.

"Mike, come on. We gotta go." Mr. Moon said hurried hoping they weren't going to miss their boat.

"Alright I gotta go Sweetheart." He said kissing her and jumping onto the bus just as the door closed. But he still stayed at the glass waving to her as they pulled away from the curb, "What was that for? I was trying to say goodbye to her?" The small mouse began shouting up to the koala upset that his moment was ruined.

Buster checked off the last missing spot on the list before looking down at the smaller mammal, "We are on a tight schedule Mike, we could have left you instead." He said taking his seat next to Eddie up at the front of the bus.

Mike slumped his head as he dragged his tail over to an open seat. "Well maybe you should've. I miss her already." Murmured the music grad as he rested his head on the window.

The rest of the ride passed by quickly for everyone else, aside from Nana this was the first big trip for the rest of the mammals that were all talking amongst themselves. Eddie and Buster sat at the front playing some handheld games the sheep brought along, while Nana sat on the opposite chair reading one of her favorite books. She was trying her best to ignore Mrs. Crawley who was snoring heavily in the seat behind her.

In the middle of the bus sat the performers, all of who enjoying talking about what they all wanted to do there in Zootopia. While Buster had made a schedule for them he also knew how much they would love seeing what the city had to offer, so of course he made sure to leave plenty of time for everyone to have some fun. Between the five of them they were looking over phamlets and tourist flyers they had printed out so they can look at the hottest places in the city.

As for Johnny's dad and Meena's grandpa, the two older mammals were sitting across the aisle from each other talking about the past and having a good laugh at the back of the bus. Both Meena and Johnny passing nervous glances to one another when the old men would burst into laughter; this was going to be a very fun trip, but also very embarrassing.

They got to the docs not long after that and loaded up onto the ship, and with a last blow of the horn the were off to sea headed straight for Zootopia. While the ship itself was comfortable, it wasn't a large fancy cruise ship. The modest passenger boat was more than enough for their group though; well most of them. It was clear as day to see the ship was meant more for medium to large mammals, while smaller mammals could make do with the accommodations; for miniature mammals there was nothing really meant for them on the ship.

Even though nothing was to Mike's size, he didn't mind, more so he didn't care. He was sitting on one of the full couches looking at pictures of his sweetheart on his phone. They were halfway down to the new land and it would seem that the middle of the sea didn't have any good phone service.

But while Mike was sitting and moping the rest of the group was having fun in the arcade area, There were a few lanes for bowling and a couple pool tables, both of which were just as hard as it sounded playing at sea. Along with those was a pool on the deck where everyone visited at least once throughout each day; even Nana who sat along the edge.

However those two days at sea passed by for the group filled with fun and laughter and soon enough the captain called over the coms. "Land~ Ho~!" the announcement got everyone to the front of the ship admiring the view of the new continent as it inched closer. Everyone getting out their phones to capture the amazing picture the landscape painted for them.

"That looks like our boat, is everything ready?" Mayor Lionheart asked his new assistant mayor as they saw the oncoming ship. Both of them were excited to get the confirmation from chief Bogo coming up with Judy at his side; Nick was around too but he was staying back talking with Gazelle.

As the ship got closer everyone had made their way to the docs and everyone was brimming with excitement. And with a short wait the ship docked at the port with all the theater group on the railing watching just as eagerly as those down below. It wasn't long before everyone was standing on the docs and a crew was unloading their equipment.

"Welcome to Zootopia!" Gazelle cheered as she walked up to meet them all together as Lionheart came up with her to do the same. The group introduced themselves to their hosts and the vis versa. Both Zootopia were fascinated to see Mrs. Crawley as well as Johnny and his dad; because both reptile and gorilla were two species of animal that were rare to see in this part of the world.

But when turned to see Meena she began to worry. "Meena, Meena what's wrong?" she was frightened as her friend wasn't responding and was just staring off.

"Oh she's fine" grandpa said almost in a grumble, "she's just being shy. Meena, snap out'a it." He barked slightly as he poked her arm with the hook of his cane.

"What's wrong with her?" A third voice questioned, and that voice was the source of the problems. "Sweetie you okay, do you need to sit down?" Gazelle asked putting a hoof on the girl's arm. All the commotion was starting to spread to others and they were turning to look at the near panicking singer.

"Nono- I- I'm okay it's just seeing you- I love all your music and you're such a big star." The large mammal breathed shakily after releasing her pent up thoughts; much to everyone's relief it was just her being a little star struck.

A light giggle worked it's way out of the celebrity singer, "Come on everyone get in here for a picture." She got everyone in a group for a picture, and even took one just with Meena afterwards.

"Look at my granddaughter, you absolutely glow Meena." Grandpa was definitely proud of her for making it this far with that beautiful voice of hers.

"You a sweet grandfather." Gazelle smiled at him before Meena and Ash started asking her a few questions.

The elderly mammal was chuckling to the larger gorilla giving him a look which made the mechanic laugh, "You still got it ol' timer." The two of them shared a good laugh; much to Johnny's embarrassment as he was the only one listening to them.

With everyone comfortable and the things packed now was as good a time as any for them to get going with their schedule and out of the freezing cold air of Tundra Town. "Alright everyone this here is Chief Bogo, chief of precinct one." Lionheart prompted the horned mammal to step up with his officers in toe.

"Greetings Moon Theater. Beside me here is your escort for you during your stay. They are two of Zootopia's best and brightest, they won't let you down."

Everyone was surprised at the announcement, while they had all seen the small officers none of them thought they were the going to be their escorts. "An' what are these kids gonna do? Call for backup, hu?" Johnny's dad said gesturing at the officers.

"I understand why you feel that way sir, but I assure you that you Lieutenant Hopps and her partner Officer Wilde are the best mammals on the force." Bogo tried to assure the foreigner.

"Yeah come on dad, it's fine." Johnny came up behind his old man trying to reason with him. "If anything happens you can take care of it right?" The younger gorilla baited; and sure enough it worked.

That moment, was when Mike decided to finally pay attention to whatever was going on. "Oh baby! Aren't you a sight for sore eyes!" he said running towards Judy when his tail was stepped on.

"Yeah, not for your eyes." Nick warned Mike glared at him for stepping on his tail. The officer bent down and picked up the white mouse by the back of his collar.

Both mammals glaring daggers at the other until they contest was interrupted. "Nick, that's enough." Judy warned cause Nick to look over, and with a grumble he dropped the singer to the floor who in turn grumbled away.

Even though Zootopia was much like their own city everyone seemed to be in awe at all the new sights. The thing that was amazing to all of them was that on as they traveled by train around the city the seasons changed in each area, it was absolutely breathtaking. The group of mammals were being given the scenic tour of the city on their way to the stadium for their first look, and at the moment their luggage was being taken to their hotel to wait for them.

However with taking the scenic route came seeing scenic things, and tagged on the side of a wall was graffiti of a sheep with 'BEWARE' dripping beneath it. "Beware? What's that about? 'OoOoO beware the sheep' she didn't even look scary." Ash joked thinking how stupid it was.

"Wait why sheep?" Eddie was on edge being the sheep of the group; but in the back of his mind he couldn't forget the emerald eyes painted on the wall.

Judy and Nick looked at each other for a moment before Nick spoke up. "Well we are your escort to make sure you guys are okay, the Night Howler case is over but a lot of mammals are still worried. But the one behind turning predators was the sheep on that wall, Dawn Bellwether." He explained to the group shortly just getting the big things across. "But you guys don't need to worry about a thing, especially with Carro-" the orange furred mammal was cut off with a sharp elbow to the side.

"As Nick was saying, there is nothing to worry about as long as we are around." She smiled proudly. To the group who was listening to Nick's explanation. "Besides things have really quieted down since then too." She added hoping to help ease any still unsettled nerves. And she wasn't exactly lying either, after the whole scare was over everyone seemed to be bit more peaceful and compassionate; of course there was still some heavy discrimination against the predator families.

"Mike knows a thing or two about getting eaten by a predator, don't you Mike?" Ash laughed causing everyone else to stifle their chuckling. Said mouse only grumbled in response not even looking over at the group.

Seeing the confusion and worry on the officers, Meena spoke up. "He tends to rub people the wrong way, especially the bear mob he stole from." She said causing Mike to shiver at the memory of the Russian's mouth.

It wasn't long before the train was pulling up to their stop and everyone went together down to the place where the concert was going to be. Plans for the concert's setup were discussed for about an hour between all of them and how they were going to put on their show.

But after that it seemed their excitement of the travel and taking in all the sights that everyone was feeling a bit drowsy now. With the vote for another train ride to their hotel everyone loaded into the next one to pull up to their station headed for Sahara Square. "Everyone, welcome to Palm Spring Hotel, the most luxurious hotel in all of Zootopia." Announced Judy as they all made it to the lobby of the famous hotel.

The theater family looked around and could immediately tell from all the sparkling and glimmering colors around them, that the female officer couldn't be anymore right. Together the group all made their way up to the floor they were all staying on. They went to the last room on the left and were all shocked to see the enormous suit, "Wowza! This room is incredible!" Buster was the most astonished out of them all, "I've never seen anything like it." He breathed getting a huff from Nana.

"This is the Palm's King, all the luggage was just taken here for you guys to sort out your own room." Nick said as everyone stepped inside. "Here is a set of cards for everyone." He said handing a stack of small manilla packets to Buster, "You guys have rooms 1106 through 1111, and will be at the beginning of the hall in 1105. We will let you get settled in, come get us if you need anything." He finished explaining to them with a mischievous smile.

With that they closed the doors and the theater family gathered around for their room keys; which was more or less everyone wanting to pick their own roommates for the vacation. "Me and my boy will take this room." Big Daddy told him stepping up to the front of the crowd and hold out his large paw.

A slap on the wrist from a decorative fan made him draw it back and glare at the offender. "This will be my room." Warned Nana, and surprisingly the ex convict gave way to her. She took the labeled packet from Buster and went to sit in the bed.

"I would have done the same thing." The koyla chuckled as he handed the next set to the father.

"What's wrong Big Daddy? To scared to be without your boy?" the elderly elephant asked with a smirk. "Stay with me and we can have some fun together." He said pulling out a poker deck from his pocket.

"Grandpa! Did you steal that from the cruise?!" Meena asked shocked. He had come along to make sure that she was safe and taken care of, but she knew that it was going to be her responsibility to look after him instead.

He shushed her, "Aint nobody gonna miss it. Johnny, be a gentleman for my granddaughter and take her suitcase to your room." He said patting the teen on the shoulder with his trunk. The mentioned granddaughter tried stammering her defense, "Oh shush girl, you're too shy to try anything with him." he said picking up his bag and heading out the door.

Meena was a bright shade of red and everyone could see it; including Johnny, who was also a deep shade of red. "Ha! Look at them, they can glow in the dark together." Mike laughed as he left the room with Gunter close behind, "Come on porky, I wanna rest up before going out tonight."

Everyone went in pairs to their rooms leaving Eddie in the room with his grandmother. "Eddie go room with your theater friend, I would much rather deal with Mrs. Crawley than with that horrendous snoring of your." She said fanning herself while reading from her book.

Nick flopped onto the large bed happily and content. "This theater sure gets it good hu Carrots?" he sighed feeling himself sinking into the cushion.

"They're our guests Nick, they were brought over thanks to Gazelle, of course they'll stay somewhere nice." Judy agreed as she hopped over to the bed next to him. "I also know that the theater was getting six rooms not five." She scolded him with her arms crossed, "And that we are staying in a hotel down the street." Her brow not easing up in the slightest.

"Come on Judy, we can keep a better eye on them if we are closer right? If anything happens we will be just right down the hall now, not buildings away." He was doing his best to hide his smirk, because he knew she wasn't going to stop him; if she was it would have been when he gave them the other keys. "Besides…" He grabbed her and pulled her laying down next to him, "when was the last time we had some down time together?" Nick smiled that sly charming smile.

Defenseless against the fox's charms Judy's resolve crumbled. "Okay, but no more breaking the rules on this Nicholas."

"uh-oh, Hopps used me full name, am I in trouble officer?"

"Almost." Judy whispered as she closed her eyes and leaned in to kiss him.

Author's Notes:

Well it took a while but i'm finally done with that chapter. So tell me what you think, let me know what's going good and what's not.

With 3 weeks left of semester I'm a bit short on time but I'll do what I can when I can.

Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the story to come!~