A/N: You might want to check out Miracle of Sound "A dog's life" for this one. And check out the guy, he creates some nice content based on the games/ movies/ whatever.

Nick never believed in luck. But, apparently, it did not mean that the luck would evade him. Before the red fox could even start apologizing, he heard a familiar voice calling out to him.

-- Sorry, Wilde, I wasn't watching where I was going. Need a paw? - The cop looked up, still rubbing his hurting nose he hit when bumping into the newcomer. Standing in front of him was none other than Duran in all his snow white glory. Or, as much glory as wasn't hidden by the attire the wolf preferred when he was off the clock. Black formal suit, with a white shirt and bright red tie. This was and would forever be the target of Nick's many jokes. Today was not the day for jokes though.

-- Whitefang. Yeah, apology accepted, and I extend mine, since I wasn't watching either, - said Nick while grabbing the professed paw. With the wolf's help he stood up and then picked up his fallen bag. The fox cop was in a hurry, but his brain was now more or less cleared from the sudden distraction and slight pain he had to experience after having his sensitive nose bumped against something hard hidden under Duran's suit.

-- Hey, buddy, I was about to head out to have some fun. Would actually be great, if you could join. - They were no buddies, no. The wolf and the fox respected each other, but they had way too different personalities and interests to become good friends. They were partners at ZPD and each would gladly cover the other's back. Time was sparse, and wasting it to nurture something that was never meant to be was not something either of them would like to spend it on. Not like they never tried, they both knew each other for far longer than their time in ZPD, from previous occupation, and just accepted their lack of interest in anything resembling what would be considered friendship in the civilian world.

-- Fun? Well, hope you are not pulling my hindpaw, fox. Is that a serious offer? - Head slightly tilted to the side, the white wolf, looked Nick over a bit closely, especially taking notice of the sportsbag. That contained the objects fox cop took from his personal stash. Seeing the red furred canine nod, the wolf started walking again, quickly. - Let me grab a few things of my own and I am coming with you. We are taking my car though. - With those words, the wolf cop vanished in the direction of the basement stairs from whence Nick came.

Wilde took a long inhale and then tried to exhale for a longer time. This he repeated several more times, calming his racing heart and calming his fretting mind. He said a silent prayer to the Creator for watching out for him and sending the one mammal in the whole city that could be of immediate use in the current situation. Nick knew Duran was a great shot from long distances, and having a sniper covering your back on what was to become a silent extraction mission if everything went well, was much better than not. The fox glanced at the simple plastic watch on his left hand. Nine minutes and forty seconds since "the call". If what the navigator stated was correct, he and Duran will be able to get to the warehouse in six more minutes. Duran will need at least five more to locate and set up his position for covering, and after that Nick will be free to go. Provided that Judy was really where her phone suggested she was and those guys were not smart enough to just take her sim-card, copy the contacts from her phone, and leave it where they took her. Nick forcefully shook his head. There was no need to overthink this right now. It was important to solve the problems on the "come-and-go" basis right now, until he got more information to work with.

-- Hope you practiced with our gear, and I won't have to see you hitting yourself on the head with those. - Came Duran's voice as he jogged back to where Nick stood. The wolf now sported a bag much like fox's, only it being almost the red furred cop's full body length.

-- How do you even… nevermind. Yeah, I practice, and run maintenance on it regularly. What do you think I wake up at those ungodly hours on my days off for? - the fox groaned out being reminded of his not being able to sleep in as much as he would have liked due to certain responsibilities.

-- What? I thought you woke up that early to impress your bunny "girlfriend with a space in the middle". - Duran's smug expression turned to a frown once he noticed the rather strange flinch in the fox's expression. He wanted to elaborate on what the problem was, but Nick looked him straight in the eyes with a serious expression that did not match his joking tone.

-- Don't know what you are talking about wolfie. Absolutely no idea. - Nick moved his ears up and down several times, trying to convey his suspicions. He already left his phone back in the apartment, just to be on the safe side, so he did not need someone on the look out for him overhearing anything. Apparently, the wolf caught the meaning and chose to simply nod. They both exited their building and were fast approaching a black Dodge Challenger. Any other time Nick would have been tempted to ask at least several questions about the car, but he had other things on his mind, even when getting into the door of one of the representatives of the original model, the forerunner of the series.

-- So, before we set off, what is the final destination, fox? - Duran closed the door to the driver's side and looked over at the red furred vulpine already tapping in something into his navigator. Unlike Nick, the wolf was not native to Zootopia, so he installed the thing into his old 1970's Challenger after moving into the city. It helped much and now looking to see first stage to the road to their destination, he started the engine, switched the gear and pressed the gas. The car gave out a growl and started moving. Not wasting any more time, Duran started asking questions.

-- We have tail?

-- Cannot be sure. Nothing for now. - Nick was attentively looking in the rear view mirrors on his side and in the middle.

-- What's our mission?

-- Twelve minutes ago Mr. Big received a call from Judy's phone number. The caller claimed to be the head of Raubtier gang. He also claimed to have taken Judy hostage. Further information is to be sent to Mr. Big sooner. I have a burner with me that I gave to Mr. Big, he will contact when he receives anything else. I tracked Judy's car and phone. I can't be hundred percent sure, but she might be near it. The location is a warehouse. I hope to at least get a lead from that place. If she is there, then I am getting her out. - After Duran heard that one of their officers was taken hostage and there was a chance to fast track her, he pulled the pedal to the metal. Yes, the traffic cams will probably get him a fine for this later, but there was no time to waste.

-- I will cover you. You go in and get her. Just don't forget to put on the sensor grid so that I can track you and your surrounding. - Nick nodded and kept his lookout for any signs of a tail.

They were but a minute away from their final destination when the fox noticed the red and blue lights in the distance but closing in fast. Apparently Duran noticed them too, since he lowered the car's speed back to the limit. There were about three police cars passing by them in the direction of the warehouse. Exchanging a look, Wilde and Whitefang decided to follow the cops, and see where they were going, and then park somewhere outside their operation zone. It would not do for someone to decide to inspect Duran's Challenger and find a stash of banned items in it. What awaited them though, was not what either of them expected.

-- What? - Nick's tongue seemed to get tangled after this very expressive exclamation. The three cars they were following joined at least seven others that have been parked in a place he least expected. The warehouse they were headed to.

A/N: I love the Telltale's "Wolf among us" game. I have played it after finishing the Fables comic series, so it was even more fun to play, since BigBy was and still is the favourite character from that universe. Both titles share a very dark look on the world of fairy tales, so be warned.

On the other note, the first part of the story is over, and I am going to be focusing on Nick more. Going to stick to this once in a week or two updating schedule, if my work allows. I want to get this over with before the New Year, since I have committed to at least two other ideas and going to get them out of me no matter what. Would be nice to start the incoming 2018 with those.

Once more, check out "sable1456" and his stories. The guy is awesome.