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Record 7 - S.O.S. WILDE

- July 2nd 2016 - A month and a half ago - Pentwin Hopps -

- And when will you let me see your apartment? - the girl asked before eating one more fistful of popcorn.

- First of all, it's "Pentwin-unit Wilde", and secondly, never, it's my sanctuary... and Finnick lives there, trust me, you don't want to go where he lives.

- Oh don't be ridiculous! I lived with hundreds of males at home, I won't be scared.

- Yes, male rabbits, not male foxes, there's a huge difference.

- You practically live here, you're only missing your clothes and you haven't traumatized me.

- Is that an official invitation?

- Of course it isn't. In fact, you should go to bed now, the express to the ZPA leaves very early tomorrow morning.

- Damn Carrots, I haven't even started my cadet life and you're already giving me orders!

The fox got up and started to take his things, without noticing that the bunny was looking at him.

- Nick... honestly... are you okay with all this?

- Sure, don't be dramatic, I have to sleep at some point and the movie is over.

- I mean the ZPA, about you becoming a cop, working in the ZPD.

- You don't want me to... - The vulpine's countenance went from smiling to dark in a second.

- No, no, no, no, don't misunderstand me. It's just... it's a dangerous life, full of risks, you never know if someday on a mission...

-So that's what bothers that little cotton head of yours... Easy Carrots, I know what I'm doing, you're talking to an adult fox, I lived on the streets, I know where I stand.

And besides, I know I will have a great partner who will take care of me. - The boy gave her a wink, one that reassured her friend completely.

- Thanks Slick, everything from tomorrow on will be great.

- Present -

- Today, Wednesday August 15, 2016, we are experiencing an unprecedented event, the ZPA was taken over by a terrorist group that responds to the name: "The Amazons".

It is still unknown how many criminal mammals are holding captive the 11 cadets aspiring Officers. We are awaiting an official communiqué from the ZPD, which has not yet made a statement. This is Fabienne Growley, continuing this special report.

The sound of the screen turning off was accompanied by the great sigh of the buffalo.

- I should have taken the vacation when they offered it to me. - He massaged his temples in a failed attempt to calm his nerves.

- Chief! Did you know what happened?- A large cheetah came banging on the door, increasing his boss's headache.

- Me and everyone else in Zootopia with your shouting, what did I tell you about banging on my door?

- I'm sorry, sir.

If everyone knew when to flee, it was at that precise moment, Bogo's almost taciturn tone of voice was the ultimate sign of danger. Slowly the officers began to disperse as far away from the Chief's office as they could. Clawhauser felt great envy.

- All right, this is not your fault... We must act as soon as possible, I don't think it won't be long before they call to negotiate. The first thing is to call everyone to the Bullpen and to avoid at all costs that Hopps finds out because...

- Chief, the ZPA has been taken! We must mobilize now! - The bunny in question burst in, banging on the door.

- The next person who bangs on that door will regret his existence... Calm down Hopps, it's only fake news.

- Fake news? Chief, don't lie to me! Clawhauser would never joke about something like that... maybe if we checked...

- Hopps, do you remember the GMT?

- Of course, I went...

- the best at it, I know... the point is, today, it was all a rumor that I'm about to disprove.

- Really? But how did anyone...

- Forget it, does my anger over this mistake seem fake to you?

- No, it doesn't.

- Well... I hope that's proof enough Officer... listen, Lionheart look at this request he made as a test, you're in the public eye... again... just do your mission.

- I... okay. - She looked down at the floor with surrender, vowing in her mind that she would do something for Nick from there.

- Excellent, then get out!

The doe took a few steps and closed the door slowly, with noticeable concern on her face.

- Chief, is what you told Judy true? - the cheetah asked.

- Of course not... the distress report code 9090 was given by the Major, she wouldn't lie about it.

- Why lie to her then? Her friend is there.

- I know, and I know she could help... but Lionheart gave me a last-ditch ultimatum about her and Wilde, if they don't live up to his expectations, the mammal inclusion law will be overturned...

- Oh my gosh!

- We can't let Hopps find out, she'd lose her mind and ruin everything for both of them. Now, come on, there's a mission to begin.

- 30 minutes earlier - ZPA- South Wing

- Don't you think you exaggerated a bit, Idir? - Asked the fearful hippopotamus, his elephant friend's huge grin faded.

- Don't tell me you feel sorry for that mangy dog.

- Of course I don't! It's just that...

- What they did is terrible! Where's Nick?

- Shut up, you fat cow! If you don't want to end up like your little friend!

- Idir Trunkers! What's the buffalo talking about?! - The deep, authoritative voice of the female elephant boomed from behind the cadets.

- Shut up Zola, this is none of your business!

- Sure it is, little idiot brother! Don't you realize that if you did what I think you did, you could get suspended and even end up in jail and even me for association?

- No one will believe that damn fox!

- But they will believe the security cameras, stupid!

- Damn it Zola!

- Just think of all the times it took you to pass the admission test and if your stupid, useless revenge is worth it...

The elephant pondered for a moment... his sister's gaze was firmly on him, determined, she definitely had his mother's commanding voice.

- You win, dammit! Edd, your friend is in isolation booth 215, get him out.

- You'll see when we get back!-The buffalo rushed to the cabin area and fled in a hurry.

- You really can be an idiot when you put your mind to it, Id.

- And you think you know everything. I'm not afraid of that stupid... There's nothing...

Suddenly the elephant's speech stopped as he slumped to the ground.

- It seems that the little elephant was wrong. - A flirtatious voice, very feminine, but one of terror, appeared behind the fallen cadet, startling the other two.

Ignoring the danger that lurked, Eddy ran desperately through the restricted area of the Academy.

The corridors were long, and as he advanced through them, the electricity was being cut off in each area.

- The locks on the cells open with electricity, if I don't find him in time, Nick will be trapped.

The buffalo took a breath, and accelerated his already fast run even faster.

- 210, 212... Aha! 215. Here I come, Nick!

Absorbed in thought and totally exhausted, Nick sighed as he stood in the large cell, seemingly made for a large mammal like a polar bear. He could easily get out of there...

- What good would it do!... - He sighed wearily. - No. No matter how hard he tried. I'll never have my own herd.

The red fox dropped to the ground and felt a small piece of paper suddenly fall out of his pocket. Recognizing immediately what it was, he picked it up instantly, as if it were a treasure. In his paw he held his first photograph with Judy, a selfie of the two of them the day they met again after three months apart. The bunny was making a funny grimace, uncomfortable with the intensity of the flash, while next to her, her friend was smiling with his best pose, both in the Hopps' van, about to go to look for their informant.

- I'm sorry I'm not the mammal you expected Carrots... I'll never be the partner you deserve... since I was born, it was...

Interrupting his monologue, the door suddenly opened.

- Edd? But what?

- Nick, there's no time, come with me, there are power cuts... something strange is happening.

- Something strange like what? Could it be the GPM?

- Maybe... there's no instructor in sight. We should get back to the others.

- I don't know if that's a good idea.

- But the test must be solved as a team.

- I know, and I'm sorry to break your furry little cow heart, but they won't be testing with me.

- If you don't come, you won't pass!

- I know... unfortunately that's the way it is... I'd better...

A familiar scent crossed the former con man's nose, one that was tremendously familiar and not very pleasant to remember.

- Nick? Is something wrong?

- I think so... but it doesn't make any sense...

After a deeper inhale, the green-eyed fox set out to follow the scent, reaching its source, and unfortunately verifying his assumptions.

- It's all clear Tony, they've all been captured. - The female voice filled the room in front of the two cadets.

- Excellent... Looks like it's time for us to activate a certain alert and send a little message to Precinct 1! - A male voice accompanied her, coming up behind the girl, revealing a familiar face to Nick, making him grunt a little.

- Do you know them, Wilde?

- I'm afraid so... We're in trouble.

…

Recording - Hopps 1-G

If there's anything worse than Nick being in danger, it's him being in danger and me not being able to be with him to help him. He is my friend and we are a team. When he was supposed to start being in that level of danger, it was supposed to be when he was on duty, by my side.

That useless lion is going to know about me... my friend will not be left alone, I swear!

Stop Recording- Hopps 1-G

…

Although upon entering the studio, the guards mysteriously took Judy's cell phone, she knew her boss had lied to her. Even though he himself had denied everything at the press conference, something in Bogo's hard look told her he was lying, and a certain "bad feeling" that she couldn't identify was haunting her head, which intensified as she watched her colleagues try to leave the studio without getting her attention.

- Fangmeyer, Wolfard, where are you going?

- Oh Hopps, relax, it's just... it's not like we're going anywhere, I... Bogo...

The doe noticed the murderous look the tigress gave her partner and intervened in the conversation.

- Don't listen to him, it's our lunch break, we'll be back soon.

Without giving them a chance to ruin the situation, Fangmeyer grabbed his companion by the neck and they left the forum.

- I knew it! Something is going on... I should have known... I'd better...

- Officer Hopps, it's good to see you again... you missed the first segment of the program where you would appear next to me. - The mayor was suddenly behind her, with a voice a little more than annoyed.

- I'm sorry sir, there's been an emergency...

- An emergency that the mayor of Zootopia is not aware of?

- Well... - I must tell him, even he being the idiot that he is, couldn't let this pass. - she thought to herself.

- With honesty and confidence Judy.

- It is said that the ZPA was taken over sir.

- Oh, just that! Don't worry about it. - He laughed a little, like listening to a bad joke.

- It could be serious. - Now Hopps' voice was almost as taciturn as his boss'. - The cadets and Zootopia could be in danger, though apparently it's just a rumor.

- Look, I already talked to Bogo, he told me he'll have everything under control.

- So it was true!

- Calm down and show up with me, there are less than 10 minutes left for your appearance.

- But he just said...

- I know what I said, and I said that someone is already taking care of it.

- You just want my popularity! You never really trust my potential!

- To be honest, of course not! I always thought that there is a limited set of things that mammals can do.

- Why am I not surprised!

- Listen Hopps, let's be honest... Here are two mammals who in the last few months have failed in their respective positions, the mayor who was fooled by his assistant... and an officer who challenged her boss out of self-pride, risked a civilian and unleashed chaos in the city over discrimination.

- You know you are being unfair!

- Think what you want, by my law you and your friend are in the ZPD, without my law, the plot would not have been discovered, it is your duty to help me give peace to the citizens now!

- I would never leave my friend behind for someone like you!

The officer with a determined look turned to cross the door, when the lion's voice stopped her in her tracks.

- If you go out the official door, consider the law of inclusion as finished. You will return your badge and Cadet Wilde will leave immediately.

- Are you blackmailing me?

- Take it any way you want... Zootopia will not stand for another chaos, and I will not allow it... and by running away, you would be agreeing with those who believe you shouldn't wear blue.

A sly smile came across the lion's face, as Judy's fists clenched tightly. She sighed in surrender and returned to the studio.

- Excellent decision. We go on the air in five minutes. I'll go touch up my makeup.

With an air of superiority the politician went out to his dressing room and a small smile lit up Judy's face.

- What you forget, chatterbox, is that I've never learned to give up.

…

Recording - Wilde 1-G

It's funny how the past always ends up haunting us, it's unavoidable. No matter how much you try to change, you will always be who you are, and sometimes you just have to... resign yourself to it.

Stop Recording- Wilde 1-G

…

- Nick, you look pale. Who are they?

- They're an old pain in the ass...a big one.

The pair of cadets, hidden between desks in the administrative area, watched the couple in front of them in the principal's office.

- Talk now, what do you want! - The demanding voice of the Chief of Precinct 1 boomed over the communicator.

- Idrissa Bogo... if I were you, I would be kinder to the mammals that can end the lives of your precious cadets. - The badger challenged him.

- Stop beating around the bush and tell us what you want, we're willing to cooperate.

- I see you won't be using the 1199 then, eh? - The female skunk's voice joined the conversation, the Chief sounded annoyed as he recognized the police code.

- I won't activate it if you negotiate now.

- Since you're so cooperative Idri, I'll make it easy for you. I want the release of reo 595.

- From that old skunk! He's serving a life sentence of 240 years, we'll never release him!

- Then we have nothing to talk about.

- I won't lie to you Spongy, those guys are serious business.

- You know them Nick? - whispered the young man nervously.

- Yes, I'm afraid I do. Look, knowing them I think I know where the other cadets are, go and try to free them, I'll try to work something out with them.

- But Wilde! You said they were dangerous!

- Trust me... I know what I'm doing.

From the heart of the city, in Forum 4 of the most famous evening newscast, the famous anchorwoman was chatting for the second time with the reinstated mayor and his most famous police officer.

- We are back with our Mayor Leodore Lionheart in this special broadcast. And now with a second special guest, one who has been on television since last March. Welcome to the forum Officer Hopps.

- Thank you Fabienne, it's a pleasure.

- The Mayor was telling us how citizen safety will be a priority in the coming years of his administration. What can you tell us about that?

- I totally agree, the safety of the people who elected him always comes first. Everyone, from the little ones, the workers or the safety of those of us who take care of the city, such as the cadets…

- Like the cadets who are bravely preparing themselves. - The nervous lion interrupted her abruptly and obviously. - Even now they are in such an important test that there was a confusion, which was ALREADY disproved. - He said with noticeable annoyance.

- Yes, cadets always do their best, even in the face of danger.

- But enough of them, Hopps, you're annoying...I mean unassuming. Let's talk better about the navy and army parade you're going to lead. - Bellowed the politician.

- Oh, didn't I tell you Fabienne? The mayor is so serious about his duty that he canceled it.

- I did what?

- Tell us more about it, Officer.

- It will be a pleasure. - The doe smiled triumphantly.

…

Recording - Hopps 2-G

What can I say? To quote an illustrious politician, "sometimes you have to do bad things for the common good".

Stop Recording- Hopps 2-G

…

Trunkers gradually regained consciousness, while a great pain in the back of his neck reminded him that he was still alive.

- Where am I? - He said as best he could.

- You're all right! - His sister said in a half-voice. - We were attacked, there are infiltrators in the Academy.

- Those bastards will pay... - A terrible pain in his spine and paws made him notice that he was chained and quite injured.

- Take it easy Trunkers, you are in no condition to fight. - The younger Grizzby cadet told him calmly.

Suddenly the door of the bunker they were in opened, revealing the youngest cadet.

- Edd? What's going on? - Zola asked.

- They've taken over the Academy, they're using us as hostages to free an old criminal.

- And why aren't you in chains?

- Because I went to free Nick, who you didn't want to trust and now he will free us!

- You idiot! I'm sure he fooled you. - Cadet Hipoz shouted at him.

- No, I know he... - The poor buffalo could not finish the sentence when he fell unconscious to the ground.

- Poor young man, always so innocent... - The fox smiled back victoriously.

- I never trusted you Wilde! - Shouted the elephant.

- So Nicholas Wilde... the rumor that you were now on the other side of the law was true... - The badger's voice joined the conversation.

- Tony Taison, my old friend! Long time no see eh! How is Mele? I haven't seen her in a while either.

- I haven't seen my sister in a while either, although I don't talk about her with traitors...

- Please! You don't really think I became a cop, do you?

- Wilde! So it was you. - The skunk came in and looked at him with disgust.

- The beautiful and sensual Zara Skunkers, this is quite a reunion and... My, my, what a heavy diamond you have on your finger... don't tell me someone finally managed to tame a girl as easy as you!

- Shut up Wilde! Don't talk to her like that! - Tony pushed him out of the way and stood between them.

- Don't tell me you... a badger and a female skunk... I always said you were strangers!

- Oh, you want to see how weird I am? - The delinquent pulled out a gun and pointed it at the fox, startling the other cadets, but not disturbing the fox, at least outwardly.

- Oh relax Tony, you're scaring the kids, why don't you relax and tell me what brings you to our humble abode?

- That's none of your business!

- It ceased to be your business since you've been wearing blue!

- Calm down guys! This is just a facade... I'll never be like them, it's just my ultimate hustle!

- How can we believe you, you mangy dog!

- Oh, how unoriginal you are the second one to call me that today. Look, be smart, I want to stay undercover, I've studied coding and what to know from the inside, I can free your little brother-in-law Tony myself, what do you think?

- How do you know we want to free my brother!

- Oh Zara, I know everything... you know if my head with lead on is more useful to you, instead that my head with all the knowledge learned these weeks... you decide. Besides if I were so... "good", I would have knocked this poor sap out?

- I want more proof Wilde.

- What distrust, but do not blame you ... Why don't I come and show you vault 23?

- What's in there?

- The Academy's metal collection... Are you interested?

- I'm interested. Open the vault, but Zara will go with you, I'll tie this idiot up.

- You're the boss Tony.

Zara and her gun accompanied the fox, while the badger tied up the unconscious buffalo.

- So you're with Tony now, huh?

- Shut up Wilde and walk... You shouldn't underestimate me...

- Oh I would never do that. I know very well what you are capable of, Zara... Here we are.

Nick stepped forward, punched in some numbers and the hatch opened.

- There we go! See all those trophies? All yours!

- You really weren't lying!

- Of course not my lady, it was an honor to distract you.

- What?

The fox kicked her inside, quickly keyed in the code and sealed the gate.

-You're the one who didn't know what I'm capable of.

- But it seems I do...

His former criminal accomplice appeared, tapping him on the shoulder, missing his head.

- If you wanted to surprise me, don't announce yourself next time!

The cadet started running as fast as he could, dodging the bullets the badger was throwing at him.

- Free her or consider yourself dead!

- You were able to hack all this and now you don't know how to free her! Love makes you lose your brain cells!

- You'll see how many neurons I lost!

Tony managed to corner the fox, who looked at him defiantly.

- You have nowhere to go, fox!

- Do you know what I love? Being a fox! I'm agile, slippery, tremendously handsome and nobody expects much from me... which gives me a lot of advantage...

Without letting his opponent respond, Nick propelled himself forward, dodging the bullet, and with one kick knocked the badger out.

- Nick, we're coming to... - Eddy could not finish the sentence, seeing the criminal on the ground. - Couldn't wait, huh?

- Sorry to leave you guys without fun, but I didn't have much time.

- You... you beat them alone... - Said one of the rhinos totally amazed.

- Yeah Hipoz, shut your mouth, you're going to drop it. Why did it take you so long to free them Spongy?

- I'm sorry Wilde, they were very well chained, but I gave myself time and I also freed the instructors... who saw everything through the cameras...

- That's right fox! I must say... I'm impressed! Excellent leadership, 100% cunning and in combat there is still work to be done... Not what I had planned... but you totally passed GMT!

All the cadets cheered for Nick and celebrated. The fox was surprised and even a little uncomfortable with all the attention.

- Thank you Major...

- Now you slackers! The whole place is trashed! Clean up now! While Wilde watches as I arrest these delinquents.

- You did great, Wilde... I gotta hand it to you.

- Thanks Trunkers, you didn't scream so much...

The elephant gave him a little smile and tapped his shoulder with his trunk in a friendly way.

- It seems that everything is quiet now. - He sighed exhausted.

Everything was quiet again, until the ground shook a little and a stampede filled the Academy, hundreds of soldiers and marines.

- Stop everyone and paws where we can see them!

-So… let me understand... - The doe tried to contain her laughter. - You managed to single-handedly take down a couple of terrorists, disarmed them and set up a whole plan with Edd to free the others?

- That's right Fluff, your future partner did it all? Yes, he did!

- And you still didn't beat my GMT score!

- But that's just for preferentism.

This time the doe couldn't stand it and burst out laughing.

- I can't believe everything you did today!

- And I can't believe you intercepted a call with the army and sent them to help me. You must really care about me. - He smiled flirtatiously at her.

- You wish that! I told you, I don't want to start without you! The other officers in Precinct 1 are too tall for me.

- Everybody is tall for you Carrots!

- Except the rodents.

- You have a point! How did you get the army?

- Lionheart had them ready for some stupid parade, the road to arrive at Academy was closed and there was chaos... but after some compromising comments on a newscast... he was forced to send them there.

- Sly bunny! Didn't he fire you for it?

- He couldn't, I left him as a hero in front of the city.

- I reiterate my "sly bunny".

- And you earned a "sly fox" for today. ... Being honest Nick... when Clawhauser told me you were incommunicado and locked up with terrorists I... felt so horrible so many miles away, with the road closed and unable to...

- Calm down whiskers, that's over now, and I'm not as helpless as you think!

- I know... I'm sorry I underestimated you.

- Don't worry, if you had really done it, I wouldn't be here at the Academy.

- You make me so proud! I'll let you get some rest, good night Slick.

- Relax bunny!

Nick sighed and settled into his bunk, looking tenderly at Judy's picture again.

- Looks like I made it Carrots...no more worries about mammals teasing you, for having me as a partner... everything went well... now go to sleep.

As the bedroom light went out, the door suddenly opened, a fennec and his bat entered the room.

- Fight me terrorists!

- Finn... you're about 8 hours late my friend... -The fox sighed in exhaustion. What a long Wednesday!

THE END

Well, that's it for this arc, and we'll start another one next episode!

I hope you liked it, personally it was very different from how I had imagined it, but I liked it more!

I decided to publish it today as part of the celebration that we will officially have Zootopia 2 in November 2025 and Zootopia 3 confirmed! Let 's celebrate.