-This is ZNN with Breaking News! With your host-BZZTTT! *Beeep*

-C-Citizens of Zootopia!-BZZZTT!-T-This is an international-BZZ-emergency-BZZ-

-Spider-BZZZT-monsters-BZZZTT-N-N-Need to evacuate immediately!-

-*CRASH* *THWIP* ROARRRRRRRR!-

-EVERYONE RUN! GET OUT OF THE STUDIO! GET OUT OF THE STUDI-AHHHHHH!-

-*CRASH* *BANG* *SMASH* ROAAAAAAAARRRRRR!-

-BEEEPPP…-

-End of transmission-

In 24 hours, Zootopia went from being a sizeable diverse city to an apocalyptic warzone. within that time, citizens of all species started mutating into arachnid-like monsters as they rampaged and ravaged the entire town. The ZPD and MCB continue their futile but desperate effort to keep the creatures at bay while helping those, who didn't mutate, evacuate to either Outback Island or a nearby precinct where they will be safe until they can figure out a way to eradicate this terrifying infestation permanently. Unfortunately, certain districts such as the Rainforest District and Tundratown were taken over; All the buildings and mammals were trapped in various cocoons of webs and were soon to be food for the 8-legged monsters that prowled within the infected area. However, Savannah Central was in complete shambles as the whole district was practically ravaged with homes and vehicles that were destroyed, engulfed in flames, or surrounded by a spiral of webs. Almost every mammal in the area has since been evacuated, and the few that didn't were either mutated or dead at the beginning of the chaos.

Nathan Furaha and his family were one of the many families that were able to evacuate from their homes and quickly get to safety. Once they reached Precinct One, the family of lions was escorted into the main lobby of the building where multiple officers and agents, strapped with riot gear and military-grade weapons, stood guard in case of any 'surprise visitors'. Worried for his boyfriend's safety, Nathan attempted to call Taj and was unfortunately left with a voicemail.

-Heyo, it's Taj! Leave a message! *Beep*

"Taj. Babe. It's Nate…" he started anxiously. "I seriously hope you're safe because the city is falling apart and everyone is either scared or losing their minds," he says as he watches his mom comfort his younger siblings. "I'll be honest dude…I'm scared. Very scared. We had only just got together and I was planning our next date. Maybe next time right? Well, if there's a next time. Anyways, I-I need to go…but, I'll leave you with this: If we don't see each other again or survive this mess *sobs*…I love you Tajani Nyani. I love you so much. Take care.

-Call ended

With hot and fresh tears in his eyes, the adolescent lion ran up to his mom and siblings and hugged them tightly. "I love you guys…so much…"

"Oh, baby…" was all Nate's mom could say as she tried her hardest to be vital for her children as they were living a literal nightmare.

Meanwhile in Sahara Square…

Teams Alpha and Beta members were working together to get all the remaining mammals out of the desert district as the horrid creatures started taking over the area. Agents Savage and Prince was moving through the empty streets of the neighborhood with great haste as they were being pursued by a small horde of arachnid-like monsters who were getting progressively agitated and angry with every rubber bullet being thrown at them. Unfortunately for the two agents, they were starting to run out of steam and ammunition.

"Savage…" Agent Prince warned, "They're getting closer…hope you got a plan."

"Working on it!" the lapine replied irritably as he reached for his commlink. "This is Savage! Can anyone hear me!? Prince and I are in deep shit and require immediate assistance!"

-This is Agent Flower! Agh! My group and I are-BZZZ! SHIT! THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!-Fall back! All agents fall ba-BZZZZ!-

-Agent Thumper here! We're in a tight squeeze ourselves Savage! You boys will have to sit tight until we can get to your location-AHHHGH! I'VE BEEN BITTEN! GAH, THIS SHIT SMARTS! Y'ALL S-SAVE YOURSELF! AHHHH…RRRROAAARRRR!-

-This is Agent Hood…we just lost Agent Little…I repeat we lost Agent Little. The big lug gave our group enough time to escape and reach higher ground.-

"...Damn it, John." Agent Savage mumbled as he had to repress his feelings for the time being and focus on getting himself and his fellow agents out of danger. "Good work Hood. Once you get the evacuees to safety, you and your group head back to HQ! ASAP."

-And what about you and ol Princey? I can send a few of the lads to your location-

"They won't get here on time," he replied. "Just focus on the evacuees and your team! I'm not losing any more agents."

-Skippy, I can help-

"ROBIN! FOR ONCE IN YOUR LIFE, JUST SHUT UP…PLEASE…just shut up and do as you are told…please." Savage pleaded. "I don't want my best friend and god-niece to lose their father and grandpa."

-Yes, sir. Agent Hood signing off.-

Once the message was delivered, Agent Savage tossed a flash grenade as a last-ditch effort to slow down the mutated creatures and to give him and Agent Prince a bit more time to escape and find a hiding place. Fortunately for the two MCB Agents, they didn't have to look far as they were approaching the Golden Palm Hotel; the iconic hotel had seen better days as most of its windows were shattered, palm leaves were missing, and half of the building was utterly wrecked and full of sand. With their pistols in tow, Savage and Prince quickly but cautiously made their way into the building with no time to waste. Once they were inside. the two mammals scanned the main lobby and hallways for anyone who was left behind in the mayhem or got separated from their friends and family. Fortunately, they didn't have to look any further as a prickle of Porcupines was huddled up in the back corner of the hotel's kitchen; the father of the group stood firmly in front of the lapine and buck with a kitchen knife in his paw and intense adrenaline running through his little body. "Stay back!" He fearfully shouted. "O-One more step…and you're dead!"

"Easy, easy, we're federal agents," Agent Prince replied calmly. "We're from the MCB. My partner and I are here to help you and your family get out of here."

"You can trust us," Agent Savage added as he flashes his badge and lowers his gun. "So, how bout we put down our weapons and take this calm and slowly?"

The father porcupine, who's still pretty shaken up, hesitated for a brief moment before dropping the knife and embracing his scared mate and children. "We just wanted to take a family vacation…not deal with the end of the world."

Agent Savage nodded as he understands the porcupine's stress and gives him a gentle pat on the shoulder before going for his commlink. "HQ, this is Savage. Prince and I have found some remaining evacuees here at the Golden Palm Hotel and request immediate backup."

-BZZZTTT-

"HQ? Director? Hood? Kid? Anyone!?"

-BZZZTTT-

"...Shit. I guess we're on our own for awhile."

Unfortunately, right as Savage says that the familiar but terrifying sounds of the arachnid-like monsters echo throughout the once-empty building. They were about to have some uninvited guests.

"SAVAGE! HELP ME WITH THIS DOOR!" Agent Prince barked as he starts pushing the metal counters and heavy containers towards the door.

BANG! BANG! BANG! ROOOOOARRRRRRRGHHHHH!

"HURRY! IT WON'T BE LONG BEFORE THEY BUST THROUGH!" He shouts once more.

"I'M TRYING, I'M TRYING!" Savage shouts back. "WE NEED TO GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE! NOW!

CLANG! CLANG! BAM! BAM! ROOAAARRRRRRRRGHHHHHHH!

Back at MCB Headquarters…

Kept you guys waiting huh? Anyways, things weren't looking good for everyone. The city was practically infected with this spider virus, and tempers were rising among teammates, especially between Agent Maiden and Director Winter…it was getting worse by the second. Not to mention, I'm worried about my family, my boyfriend, and my friends…I hate that I can't be there with them! But, I can't let the city that I sworn to protect fall apart because of some lunatic CEO and his goddamn bioweapon. Speaking of family…while trying to de-escalate the potential screaming match between the two vixens, I get a phone call that still haunts my mind to this day…

"Uh, hello?"

-Hi, would this happen to be Tajani Yani? Or should I say…Spider-Yena?-

"...Who the hell is this!? And how do you know who I am!?"

-Oh, come now boy. It's not that hard to figure out the identity of the poor mammal who was stupid enough to sneak into my building and live this long…-

"...Shit…alright, let's cut the introductions. What do you want?"

-Hm, straight to the point. Smart boy. Now then, I'm only asking for two things from you: the files that you stole and your head.-

"Sorry, Ozzy. No dice on those files. You've been a very naughty bear and I kinda need my head."

-I see…since you're just a foolish and insolent child, I think you need a bit of convincing.-

"What do you-"

-OWW! Get your hands off of me! Where's my mother and son!?-

As soon as he heard Angela's voice, the young vigilante's heart dropped and he was reduced from being a confident superhero to a little pup who just saw the boogeyman for the first time. "M-Mom?"

-Taj? Tajani is that you baby!? Are you okay?-

"Yeah, Yeah, I'm fine! Where are you!? Did he hurt you? Where's grandma!? Is she okay?"

-I-I don't know! All I remember was both of us leaving the house and then these two officers came to the house and *Mmph*-

"Mom? Mom!? MOM! C'mon, answer me!"

-I'm terribly sorry, Mr. Yani, she needed to be…" escorted". I hope you understand.-

"Burnell I swear to god! If you lay a paw on her or my grandmother…"

-Your childish threats don't scare me, boy. You have until midnight. Either bring me back my files or you can pick up your dear mommy and granny in body bags. Oh, and one more thing: Get the ZPD or your fellow agents involve…that little boyfriend of yours will be next. Nathan Furaha, was it?-

"..."

-Hmph! It seems my message got through to you. I'll see you soon…Spider-Yena.-

Once the call ends, Taj immediately drops to his knees, rips his mask off, and tosses his phone across the room. The hyena was beyond angry. He was seeing red. Without even taking a second to breathe or think, he starts repeatedly punching the ground; he continues this for nearly a minute until he was quickly held back by Agent Maiden and Director Winter. He attempts to fight back, but, his emotions won in the end and he begins to cry.

"It's all my fault…" Taj sobbed. "They're going to die and it's all my fault…"

"Tajani, look at me and tell us what happened," Maiden asked gently as she wiped the hyena's tears. "What was all that fussing about?"

After taking a moment to recompose himself, Taj looks at the elderly vixen with guilt and says the following: "B-Burnell…that bastard…he kidnapped my mom and grandma! He said he'll kill them if I don't bring back those files I stole."

"How much time do we have?" Director Winter asked as she tries to think of a plan.

"I only have until time Midnight…"

As soon as she heard that, Director Winter took a quick glance at her monitor and saw the current time: 9:00 pm

"We only have three hours…we need to pick up the pace and hustle. Now."

To be continued…