Welcome everyone to a new kind of Holiday special story. Some of you may recognize this first chapter from my other work Extras. That story is like a proving ground, allowing me to test out ideas and wow did a lot of people like this silly idea. So now its going to have its own little story with several more chapters coming out throughout the year during certain seasons. Hope you all enjoy this first installment from Halloween.

Disclaimer: I do not own Zootopia. Wish I did...I mean I have the Blu-ray but that's as far as it goes.


-Trick or Treat!-

During certain times of the year, Zootopia found ways of looking even more magnificent than it already was. During Christmas the streets would be filled with festive decorations, Easter brought bright colors that covered the streets, even summer had the city dressed up in colors that matched the season. Of course, Halloween was on a tier all its own. Most of the buildings would be illuminated in orange, yellow, or maybe even purple shades. Cobwebs would cover the entrances to buildings and spooky effects would pop out around the city as local businesses got into the season.

It truly was a sight to behold that was for sure.

However, this year young Nick Wilde would find himself in a strange new city. One he had never been to before but had heard of in the past. The city of Manta Bay was normally covered in clouds and a light drizzle. However, as if the weather knew what night it was the skies were somewhat clear. The occasional cloud would pass by the moon, only adding a rather spooky feel to the evening.

The city, though smaller than Zootopia, had its own appeals which made it actually a rather nice place to live. It housed many different forms of mammals and was considered to be a smaller version of the metropolis off to the east. Of course, that wasn't really the reason Nick found himself in the strange new neighborhood.

The poor tod had been through the ringer recently. The young fox had tried to join the local chapter of the junior ranger scouts. Nick had been so very excited to join. He had made several friends and felt like he was on the verge of being accepted by other young mammals like himself. Things, however, had gone terribly wrong. At what was supposed to be his initiation into the scouts turned into a nightmare for Nick. He had been betrayed by those he thought were his friends and in the end, was not only left out of the club but muzzled and kicked out. The whole experience had been dramatizing for Nick who had been so eagerly wanting to join the scouts in hopes of being accepted.

His mother was distraught at the whole event and had called the parents of the children responsible. In the end, she only got snide remarks, the most common one was "boys will be boys."

Mama Wilde, however, wouldn't take that sitting down. She fully intended to go to war for her little tod and was in the works of something big. In the meantime, she knew how important it was to improve her son's mood. With Halloween approaching fast and with most likely no friends to go trick or treating with at the moment Nick's mother had to work fast to rescue the holiday. She managed to reach out to her sister who lived in the city of Manta Bay. After explaining what had happened and how Nick needed to have a good holiday Nick's aunt jumped at the opportunity to take the young fox in and have him go trick or treating with his cousin.

When Nick found out he didn't really know what to think. He was still reeling from the events at the junior scouts and didn't know if he would be in the mood. A call from his Aunt though changed it all.

"Hello, Nicholas!" A sweet voice cooed over the telephone.

"Hi Aunty Jean," Nick said, trying his best to sound polite as his mother listened in from the kitchen.

"I hope you are still coming to Manta Bay for Halloween! Your cousin Emily is so excited! Plus a few of her friends want to meet you I am sure."

"I don't know Auntie Jean," Nick said hesitantly as he rubbed his feet into the carpet of their living room rug.

"What's not to know kitto? It's a night where you get free candy, stay up late, watch scary movies! I am kind of jealous to be honest because I have work in the morning. You, however, get to sleep in and watch cartoons with Emily before you return to the city."

"I mean it sounds kind of fun," Nick admitted. He was a smart kit. He knew exactly what was going on but at the same time, free candy was free candy. And he didn't want to be alone at the moment. "What is Emily going as?"

"You know your cousin the troublemaker. She wants to go as a bank robber…she could always use a partner in crime though."

"I um…I kind of want to go...no never mind..."

"What it is Nick? Come on its Halloween! You can be whatever you want!"

"I want to go as a ranger scout...I know it's dumb but it's a really cool uniform and maybe-"

"I can't wait to see you in uniform Nick! Bet you look so handsome!"

"Really I can go?" Nick asked, suddenly forgetting about all the hardships.

"Of course! I will pick you up from the train station in a few days. Then it's off to get free candy and eat it all before your mom realizes it!"

So it had been settled. A few days later Nick was exiting the train from Zootopia onto a platform in the middle of the Manta Bay train station. Though the station was nowhere near as large as the one in Zootopia it was still pretty cool. The station had been decorated for the holiday. Cobwebs covered the ceiling and several ghosts were attached to the ceiling fans which caused them to fly around the room.

"Nick!" Came an excited voice. "Over here, Nick."

The fox turned to see two foxes heading his way. One looked just like his mother. A warm smile on her face as her amber eyes looked at him with love. She dressed exactly as his mother would on her days off. A pair of jeans and a modest shirt, a pawbag slung over her shoulder.

Next to Nick's aunt stood his cousin. She was a few inches shorter than him and had somewhat darker fur but they shared the same bright green eyes. Emily was already dressed up for the most part. She had a pair of black leggings on and a black and white striped shirt.

"Cousin Nick!" Emily exclaimed as she scampered over and brought her cousin into a warm hug. "Oh, my gosh are you excited? Mom said we get to stay out super late tonight! I never get to stay out late."

"That is because I know what kind of troublemaker you are," Jean said as she caught up with her daughter. "The only reason you are staying out late is because I know Nick will keep you out of trouble." Jean then looked down at her nephew and opened her arms. While some foxes didn't show much in the way of physical affection it was obvious Jean and Emily were of a different breed. Nick trotted over to his aunt and closed his eyes as he was wrapped up in her arms. "Isn't that right my Ranger Scout?"

Nick had arrived in the late afternoon so there was plenty of daylight left to get a few errands done. Once they had gathered Nick's overnight things from the train the three foxes left the station and headed out into the city. Nick couldn't help but notice how few mammals really paid attention to them. He was somewhat surprised by it all. Normally in Zootopia mammals would check their wallets after they passed or maybe avoid them completely. Here though mammals didn't seem to pay them any mind. This gave Nick a bit of skip in his step.

Auntie Jean needed to pick a few things up in town before they headed back to their home. Nick and Emily didn't mind though and caught up. Both chatting about school, friends, and of course a strategy for the night on how to get the most candy. Nick listened to his cousin with some admiration as she explained which streets they should definitely hit because they would normally give out the best candy. He was even more impressed when she produced a map from her pocket. The paper covered in markings of which houses they just had to hit.

"Old mammal Johnson sets up this haunted graveyard in front of his house. If you get through it he normally has king-sized candy bars waiting!" Emily exclaimed.

"No way," Nick said in awe.

"I haven't braved it yet, but this year will be different," Emily said confidently. "You with me cuz?"

"You know it!" Nick said as he puffed out his chest.

The rest of the day was actually more fun than Nick had actually expected. When they arrived at his Aunt's place he was treated to all sorts of baked goods with a holiday twist. Jean constantly reminding Nick to tell his mother that he only ate vegetables and beetles while he was there. The young fox agreed which earned him a bowl of green jello with fake eyeballs on top.

At one point Nick asked about his Uncle Rob who seemed absent. Jean said that Rob was sadly working very late on a last minute project and would most likely miss seeing Nick that night. She did assure him though that he would get to see his uncle tomorrow since it was Saturday. There were even a few hints as to going to a local carnival if the two young foxes behaved that night and maybe shared some of their candy as uncle Rob had a bit of a sweet tooth.

Soon the sun began to set which cast the streets in a warm glow. This meant it was time for the trick or treaters to prepare for the night ahead. Emily donned a black cap and mask to finish off her costume. Jean had made her a special trick or treat bag that looked like an old fashion money bag. She then surprised Nick with a bag all his own. It was an olive green canvas bag that looked like it belonged out in the wilderness. An odd logo was embroidered on the bag. A pine tree in the middle of a shield. Jean explained it was the official logo of the parks department out in the forests. The rangers that patrolled those woods would have logos like that. Nick couldn't help but stare and smile at the bag. He remembered his manners and hurried over to his aunt, giving her a hug and many thanks. His mother would have been proud.

Once Nick had finally finished getting his own costume on it was time for them to head out. Jean explained that she would be staying at home and pawing out treats to the many trick or treaters. Nick was slightly confused. He began to wonder who would be watching them. He was then told that he and Emily would be on their own. Nick and Emily were both very excited. No chaperone meant no adult slowing them down. They would be able to get more candy now!

Jean told them that they did have a curfew though and if they were late she would take their candy. The threat was enough to have both young foxes standing at attention. Their curfew, however, was in the double digits which made Nick feel as if he was in a dream. No chaperone, late curfew, a candy map. This Halloween was going to be amazing!

Jean gave her two young foxes a kiss on the forehead each and then told them to hurry up and go get all the junk food they could carry. They didn't have to be told twice and within seconds were out the door into the refreshingly cool air of the evening.

"Where to first?" Nick asked.

"Next Street over! They always have the best stuff!" Emily explained as she hurried off down the sidewalk, Nick close on her tail.

The fox's darted down and off to the candy that awaited them.

Nick wasn't actually the only out of towner to be enjoying the festivities in the city of Manta Bay that night. Mammals would sometimes travel to the city with their children to enjoy what the different houses had to offer. It wasn't uncommon to see mammals from out of the area exploring all the city had to offer.

One such group had been given orders to be on their best behavior, not to take all the candy, and not to swarm any poor mammals pawing out candy. If any trouble came from any of the Hopps kits then Bonnie planned to tan their hides. With that, a whole swarm of bunnies was released into the streets. Most of them breaking off into smaller groups and heading in different directions, hoping to score more candy than their littermates.

A small gray doe dressed in a police officer uniform scanned the streets and watched as her siblings all split up.

"Judy…" Came a hesitant voice behind her.

The gray doe turned around to look at one of her siblings who had been left behind by the others. The doe was dressed in a pair of doctor's scrubs. Her multi-colored fur poking out here and there.

"Hey Sarah," Judy said happily. Judy knew that Sarah had most likely been left behind by her littermates. The poor doe was always seen as bad luck thanks to all the different colors on her fur. Tonight most of the Hopp's children didn't want to have bad luck in fear it would cost them candy so they had left Sarah in the dust. Judy, however, wasn't like her siblings. "Thanks for waiting for me! You ready to be my trick or treat partner?"

The smaller bunny's eyes suddenly lit up at the thought that Judy had been waiting for her and wanted her around.

"Really?"

"Of course," Judy said as she held out a paw which the smaller doe took happily. "Bet ya we can find some really good stuff."

With that, the two bunnies hurried down the street towards a house that had several skeletons in the front yard.

As the two bunnies arrived at the front of the house they noticed two canines standing at the front door. One of them was in a plain white sheet and was obviously a ghost. The other was wrapped up in bandages and toilet paper. Judy chuckled as she realized he was supposed to be a mummy.

Sarah however froze and hugged her sister around the waist nervously. The smaller doe wasn't exactly used to predators. Having spent most of her time on the farm or on her own. While Judy was fine with predators she didn't want to frighten her sister so they waited on the sidewalk for the two canines to finish their business.

The door to the house opened up and a cheetah opened the door. Judy winced realizing how much more terrified Sarah might become. To her surprise, however, Sarah actually took a step forward, her bright pink eyes on the large bowl of candy in the feline's paws.

"Trick or treat," said the canine dressed as a mummy as the one in the sheet remained silent. Judy tilted her head and watched as a multi-colored paw popped out of the cloth and made a series of signs. "He says trick or treat too ma'am."

"Oh aren't you two adorable!" The cheetah cooed as she scooped up some candy in her paws and placed it in each of the trick or treaters bags.

"Thank you!" The mummy exclaimed. Before turning though the ghost reached out and grabbed the mummy's arm. "What?"

The ghost made a series of paw signals.

"I can't understand you with that costume on!"

The ghost let out a sigh and suddenly lifted the sheet up. Judy recognized the canine as a painted dog. His fur, however, was almost blonde compared to the other wild dogs she had seen. The canine made several more paw signs before the mummy rolled his eyes.

"No! It's candy night! We can get ice cream another night!"

"Everything ok boys?" The cheetah asked with a chuckle.

"Sorry, ma'am. He has an obsession with ice cream. But the candy is-"

"Oh I think I have an otter pop or two in the freezer," The cheetah said which caused both painted dogs to freeze. "I will be right back"

With that, the cheetah set the bowl down on a table just inside the doorway and strolled out of view.

"Candy is enough," The mummy explained only to have the ghost stick out his tongue before covering his body with the sheet once more.

The cheetah returned and held out two otter pops for the canines.

"Now don't go telling everyone ok?" The cheetah said with a wink.

"We won't," The mummy said, "Thank you, ma'am."

The ghost eagerly took one of the pops and brought it under his sheet, seconds later an odd sucking sound came from the ghost as he ate his cold sweet treat.

The two painted dogs scampered down the steps as the cheetah closed the door.

"What flavor you…oh, it doesn't matter," The mummy grumbled as they walked down the steps.

Judy and Sarah began to take a step around the sidewalk so they could go and get their own candy. They were stopped by the mummy, however.

"You like grape otter pops?" The mummy asked as he looked down at the bunnies and held out the small purple Popsicle. "I am not a fan of grape and have tons of candy already."

"I like grape," Sarah whispered nervously from Judy's side as she buried her head into her sister.

"You do?" The mummy asked excitedly and then looked into his candy bag. "Wait hold on."

Judy eyed the mummy with some hesitation, she could feel the scar on her cheek itch slightly as she noticed the claws on the canine.

"Let me see your bag," The mummy ordered.

"We don't have any candy," Judy said in a low growl, unsure what the mummy was up to.

"Good because I got tons, don't like grape, its gross." The canine then produced several pieces of candy, all of them grape flavored.

"Grape!" Sarah exclaimed as she found her courage and took a step towards the painted mummy. She held open her bag and the canine dropped his pawful of candy right into Sarah's trick or treat bag.

"Thanks," Judy said in mild surprise. She then took the otter pop and opened it up for her sister who eagerly munched on the sweet treat.

The ghost began to shake as it looked at the otter pop and then to the mummy.

"Oh hush," The mummy said, "We can get more ice cream later. Besides, remember its service over self. We give to others so the painted ones smile down on us….and junk."

The ghost let out a sigh and then reached into his own bag. It took a few seconds but he then produced several orange-colored candies.

"He doesn't like carrot," The mummy explained.

Judy smirked and opened her own bag. The canine dropped the candy into Judy's bag and then gave her a thumbs up which she returned.

"Thanks, guys," Judy said as she tipped her hat.

"Happy to help officer bunny," The mummy explained.

The two pairs of mammals parted ways. The mummy and ghost hurrying off to find more treats as Judy and Sarah climbed the steps to the cheetah's house.

Judy was very proud of her younger sister when the cheetah answered the door. The multi-colored doe holding her bag open and smiling up at the cheetah with no fear in her eyes. Judy wondered how her siblings were doing with all this exposure to preds.

"Oh M Goodness!" The cheetah exclaimed as she dropped the candy into Sarah's bag and then looked at Judy. "You two are adorable. Especially you officer. My sweet Benny is a police officer this year too! Oh, I wish he could see you. He loves officers. Tell me are you part of the Manta Bay police department?"

"No ma'am," Judy said as she puffed out her chest. "I am going to be part of the ZPD one day."

"Well, I hope you make it sweetie. Here is a little something extra for you," The cheetah put several extra pieces of candy in both Judy and Sarah's bags before wishing them a good night.

"Candy," was all Sarah managed to say as she looked in her bag which already had an impressive haul thanks to the kindness of the mummy and the cheetah.

Meanwhile, a few streets over Nick and Emily were taking a moment to inspect their bags which were already filling with candy.

"This is awesome!" Nick said as he took a moment to munch on some of the sweet treats they had manage to collect.

"The map knows all," Emily chuckled as she inspected the piece of paper in her paws. "Ok so if we take a left up ahead we can probably get to Old mammal Johnson's place in no time."

"That's the king-sized candy guy?"

"Yes. But only if you brave his graveyard."

"We can do it," Nick said confidently.

"Let's get going, just gotta past the park," Emily said as she hopped up and hurried down the sidewalk followed by Nick.

There were mammals in all sorts of different costumes hurrying about, all of them eager to get as much candy as they could before the night ended.

As the two fox's strolled past a darkened park Nick thought he heard something. The fox looked around as his night vision adjusted. There was the sound of leafs rustling and a tree branch snapping. Nick looked up in time to see a giant pumpkin falling towards Emily.

"Emily look out!" Nick shouted. It was too late though as the large orange object landed right on top of Emily with a muffled thump.

"Oi!"

"And thus the mighty pumpkin conquers the fox! Gone are the days of old where predators ruled the earth. Now the pumpkin takes the throne," Came a bubbly voice. Nick realized the pumpkin was actually another mammal dressed like one.

"Trisha!" Emily shouted as she squirmed underneath the pumpkin.

"Sorry but I only respond to Queen Pumpkin," The pumpkin explained.

"Nick help!" Emily groaned.

"It will take more than two foxes to take down the mighty pumpkin," The mammal in the costume laughed. "Also I am kind of stuck…this thing wasn't made for battle."

Emily snorted and took a moment to let out a laugh. "Trisha why are you so weird?"

"Why are you so normal?" Trisha asked as Nick approached.

"Do you need help?" Nick asked as he examined the large orange object.

"Yes please," came a sweet voice. "Here," Trisha said as a small brown paw popped out of a hole on the pumpkins side. Nick grabbed the paw and pulled. As the pumpkin rolled off of Emily several more brown appendages appeared.

Nick watched as another brown paw popped out of the other side of the pumpkin. Two large brown feet managed to appear at the bottom. What was most surprising was a pair of black tipped ears that popped out of the top before a small brown rabbit head joined them, the green stem of the pumpkin acting like a hat that sat between her ears.

"Thank you junior ranger scout dude," Trisha said with a smile as her bright blue eyes looked right at nick. "I am Trisha. Queen of the pumpkins and slayer of Emilys."

"This is my cousin Nick," Emily said as she dusted herself off. "Nick this is one of my classmates Trisha," Emily put a paw on what would be the pumpkin's shoulders and squeezed her close. "You get used to her."

"Eeeeeeee," Trisha said as she tried to lean against Emily and nuzzle into her, the costume, however, was too wide and made it so Trisha was stuck just standing there.

"Nice to meet you," Nick said as he held out a paw. Trisha waddled over to Nick and bumped her costume into him.

"I would give you a hug but I have tiny arms," Trisha said as she flailed her arms about.

"We were on our way to Johnson's graveyard," Emily explained. "You in?"

"A pumpkin never backs down from a challenge," Trisha said confidently as she struck a hero pose which looked rather silly in her costume. "Especially one that involves candy."

Old mammal Johnson didn't exactly look like an old mammal. Though he was rather old he was rather fit for his age. The black fur wolf would exercise everyday before and after work. He had become a kind of staple in the community and was loved by all. He would throw parties for the neighborhood every year and invite everyone he could. He would always take part in charity events and was seen by many as a wise mammal to seek counsel from. Most of the neighborhood kits loved him and would take time to visit him whenever they passed by. During Halloween, he would take time to set up a kind of graveyard obstacle course in his front yard. It wasn't a hard one but it was somewhat spooky. He would have little traps set out that the kits would avoid. His wife would be tossing bean bags and if a mammal was hit they were out. His son would lurk in the graveyard, dressed like a ghost, and would try to scoop up mammals which meant they were out. Everyone would gather and watch, cheering on kits brave enough to go for the big candy bars waiting for them at the end of the graveyard. Of course anyone who just wanted candy was more than welcome to grab some from a giant plastic cauldron they had set up on the front yard. Mr. Johnson was so respected by the kits in the community that they would all only take one piece, knowing it was only fair to leave the rest for others.

"Bahahaha no! I was so close!" Screamed a pudgy cheetah in a police officer uniform as he was scooped up and carried to the edge of the graveyard by the ghost who took a moment to tickle the cheetah slightly.

"Better luck next year Benny," The ghost said from under the sheet before depositing the kit on the sidewalk and giving him a pat on the head.

"Good to see ya son," said the cheetah's father who reached out and shook the ghosts paw. The wolf underneath taking a moment to raise his sheet and give the cheetah a friendly smile.

"Thank you, sir."

"How long you in town for?"

Mr. Johnson's son who played the ghost every year was much like his father and was always welcomed back to the community with open arms whenever he took time to visit. He had grown up knowing many of the family's in the area and was treated much like his father.

As the two adult mammals spoke several more trick or treaters arrived. Some of them just taking a piece of candy and hurrying on their way. Others however watched to see who would be brave enough to brave the fog covered graveyard.

"I ain't going!" The mummy exclaimed as his fellow painted dog dressed as a ghost tried to egg him on. "Why don't you go? You are a ghost! Maybe he will take pity on you."

The painted dog under the sheet began to shake and hurried to the candy cauldron where he grabbed a piece of candy, giving his friend his answer.

"Judy they have big candy!" Sarah said excitedly as the two bunnies arrived at the graveyard.

"Yes they do sis," Judy said confidently. "And I'm gonna get one."

"But there is a ghost," Sarah said nervously.

"Its ok Sarah I got this," Judy said reassuringly.

"No Judy!" Sarah said as she grabbed pawfuls of her sister's costume and buried her head into the gray doe. "Please don't go."

"Sarah it's just a wolf in a costume," Judy explained.

"Please don't leave me here," Sarah said as she began to cry.

Judy let out a sigh. While she would love to show off and brave the graveyard she didn't want to leave her little sister alone. There were lots of trick or treaters around but they were all strangers to them and she knew it was her job as an older sister to protect the younger kit.

"Ok Sarah," Judy said sweetly as she hugged her sister close, "We can just sit and watch for a bit, how about that?"

"I'm sorry," Sarah said as she grabbed Tufts of Judy's shirt.

"Hey it's ok," Judy said as she wiped a tear from her younger sister's eye. "Why don't we see how close someone can get to the big candy and then maybe go find more houses to trick or treat at."

Sarah's eyes brightened and she nodded happily.

Nick, Emily, and Trisha arrived at old mammal Johnson's house. All of them with a look of determination on their faces.

"Ok we need a plan," Emily said as she began to eye the series of cardboard grave markers and series of odd traps.

"The pumpkin queen needs no plans!" Trisha shouted which caused all the mammals present to stare at the giant orange blob.

"Trisha?" Nick asked hesitantly.

"Charge!" Trisha shouted as she jumped over the fence and through the graveyard.

"Oh no, ya don't!" Came Mr. Johnson's son as he hurried towards the speedy little pumpkin.

"Oh gosh is that the Rose girl?" a female wolf asked from the front porch.

"That it is!" An older looking male shouted happily. "Go Trisha go!"

Trisha tried to run as quickly as she could but thanks to her bulbous costume it looked more like an odd waddle.

"Gonna get the big stuff. Candy candy candy!" Trisha chanted as she waddled around the gravestones.

"Come here you," The wolf in the sheet barked with laughter as he scooped up the pumpkin. Just like that it was all over, Trisha had been-

There was some movement from the pumpkin and suddenly Trisha popped out of the top wearing an orange shirt and shorts with a jack o lantern smiley face that had been painted on her shirt.

"I am the pumpkin queen!" Trisha shouted as she hurried through the graveyard.

"You gotta be kitting me," the ghost roared with laughter as he hurried after the now pumpkinless Trisha.

The brown doe giggled with laughter as she scurried away, her speed greatly improved once free of the costume. She took one last leap over a fake coffin and landed in the grass just short of a cauldron filled with king sized candy bars.

"Ah ha!" the ghost bellowed as he moved in to catch the bunny. A bean bag flew through the air and smacked the ghost in the head.

"Ah! Mom?!"

"Oh let her have it. That was amazing," the female wolf called from the front porch.

"Behold the pumpkin queen rules all!" Trisha chanted as she stood triumphantly with a king-sized chocolate bar held proudly over her head.

"That's the biggest candy I have ever seen," Sarah said in awe as she watched the small brown bunny slip through the graveyard. "That's the cutest pumpkin I have ever seen too."

Trisha's ears perked up and she turned to smile at the small multi-colored doe standing next to the police bunny.

"Thanks! I like your doctor costume."

Sarah giggled and rubbed her own arm nervously.

Judy chuckled as she watched her sister get all embarrassed before looking back at the brown doe who collected her pumpkin costume and stuck her tongue out at the ghost that towered over her.

"Yeah yeah, you go cause trouble somewhere else now," The wolf grumbled under his sheets. He did, however, reach over and ruffle the bunny's ears which earned him a giggle before the brown doe scampered off to her friends.

"Way to go pumpkin queen!" Several mammals cheered. Trisha walked out of the yard like a champion, her head held up high, her ears even higher.

"Way to go, Trish," the mummy said as he patted the bunny on the back.

"Oh, um…hi Delta...umm…I like your costume," the small doe managed to get out before she blushed and hurried away.

"She likes my costume," the mummy mumbled in a dream-like state only to snap back to reality as he heard some snickering coming from the ghost standing next to him.

"Looking good Trisha," Emily exclaimed as the triumphant doe returned to the waiting foxes.

"There are like 10 more like it in that cauldron," Trisha said happily. "Betcha you can find one ya like."

"I hope," Emily said nervously. "Nick you in?"

Nick had a look of determination on his face that caused both the girls in his group to smile excitedly. They could tell this tod meant business.

Since no one else seemed to be stepping up Nick decided it was now or never. With several determined steps, the fox stepped up to the edge of the graveyard.

"Well well well," The wolf in the sheets said as he trotted in-between Nick and the fox's goal. "Looks like we got a brave ranger stepping up."

The comments were all in jest and meant to be fun. Nick, however, tensed up as he prepared for his run.

"Uh oh, this one has a fire in his eyes," Mr. Johnson announced from the porch. "Looks like we are gonna have two in a row son."

"Not if I can he-" the wolf in the ghost costume began to say as he looked over at the porch. This was what Nick had been waiting for. The fox used the moment of distraction to his advantage and dove towards one of the gravestones and quickly hurried around another, doing his best to stay out of sight. He could have run straight out but he knew the larger wolf would catch him no problem. He had to be sneaky.

"Oh great where did he go?" the wolf chuckled.

"Oh sneaky!" the female wolf cooed from the porch. "Sly fox."

"Not helping mom," the wolf teased.

"Oh hush, I'm rooting for the tod in uniform, looks so handsome."

"Hey now," Mr. Johnson laughed at his wife.

Nick used the smoke cover as best he could and kept low to the ground as if stalking his prey.

"He's over there!" came Trisha's voice.

Nick felt his heart fall into his stomach as he heard the bunny giving direction to the wolf. Why would she do something like this? Why would she betray him?

Nick closed his eyes and began to feel a familiar feeling wash over him. It wasn't until he heard the wolf lumber away that he realized something.

"Right there by the porch!" Trisha shouted.

Nick was on the other side of the yard. The brown doe wasn't helping the wolf. She was saving the fox.

Nick wanted to turn and thank the bunny but focused on the task at paw. As the large wolf prowled towards the porch Nick hurried through the front yard littered with Halloween props. His movements were picked up by the wolf who turned to look at the fox. He was distracted however as a large pumpkin costume landed on his head.

"Got him!" Trisha cheered. "Run Nick run!"

Everyone began to cheer and chant for the tod who darted and weaved through the yard. A look of determination mixed with panic on his face.

He chanced a glance over his shoulder and saw the large ghost charging through the lawn. However, his eyes also saw all the mammals cheering and laughing as they willed the fox onward. One in particular stuck out to him though. He couldn't explain why but there was this gray doe in a police outfit. Her eyes a brilliant purple that held so much joy that Nick felt his own troubles fade away. She was cheering the fox on and lifting a small white doe covered in different spots into the air so she could watch.

Nick turned back to the cauldron that was just a few mere inches away. With one last effort, he leaped into the air and landed at the base of the cauldron, his outstretched paw pressing against the black plastic.

"Wow two in a row," old mammal Johnson laughed. "You are getting slow there son."

"And you are getting old but you don't hear me pointing it out all the time," The wolf in the ghost costume shot back which was met by laughter from his father.

Nick stood up and brushed the grass from his uniform as the large wolf trotted over. Nick hesitated and prepared to be berated or told off.

"Good work scout," The wolf said as he reached over and put a paw on the bill of Nick's hat and pressed down so it covered Nick's face. Nick chuckled as he fixed his hat. "Enjoy your reward. Think that one earned you a double. Don't tell the old wolf on the porch though."

"Really?" Nick asked in shock. A king size was one thing. Two, however, was like winning the lottery to a young mammal.

Nick picked two of the large candy bars from the cauldron and ran back down the yard where several mammals were waiting to congratulate the fox.

Nick made his way through the gathered crowd and stopped in front of the gray doe in the police uniform. She looked at the fox with hesitation but kept a determined look on her face.

"Um…I like your costume," Nick said hesitantly.

The doe blinked in surprise, obviously, she had not expected to hear this. She slowly smiled at the fox and nodded.

"I like yours too…" Judy said as she batted her eyes at the young fox.

"I like your chocolate!" Sarah said with a happiness that was contagious.

Nick chuckled and took a knee so he was eye level with the small bunny whose bright pink eyes shined with admiration.

"Thanks, doctor?"

"Hopps," Judy said as she patted her sister's shoulder. "Dr. Sarah Hopps."

"Thanks, Dr. Hopps," Nick said as he held out one of the king-sized candy bars which was roughly half the size of Sarah. The doe's eyes brightened even more as her lips opened into a broad smile.

"For real?!"

"For real," Nick said happily.

The fox didn't know what he had just done but it meant the world to both Sarah and Judy. Getting such a large candy bar would be seen as a form of badge of honor. Sarah would get to hold it over her littermates for weeks on end. It would give her the confidence to face the coming weeks which meant the world to Judy who knew how much Sarah needed the pick me up.

"Thank you!"

"Nick," the fox said, introducing himself as he put the large candy bar in Sarah's bag which was immediately hugged close to the young doe.

"Thank you, Nick," Judy said with a warm smile.

"No problem... officer?"

Judy froze as she realized what the fox was getting at.

"Judy Hopps..."

"Happy Halloween Officer Judy Hopps," Nick said as he gave the bunny a quick salute and then hurried off to his cousin and friend.

Judy couldn't explain why but her ears raised up as she felt an odd feeling course through her. It was pride. The bunny racked her mind and then realized no one had ever called her that. Even though they all knew what she wanted to be. This fox, however, called her that without skipping a beat. Judy found herself staring at the tod and only broke her gaze when Sarah prodded her side. Judy looked down at her younger sister who smiled up at Judy and held the king-sized candy bar up.

"Wanna split it?" Sarah asked happily.

"How about you keep it for now," Judy said with a smile. "There are lots more houses to check out. Wanna go find some more candy?"

"Yeah!" Sarah exclaimed.

"Feather street normally has a good haul," the mummy from before said. "We are heading over if you wanna join."

"Sounds fun," Judy said as she took a step forward towards the canine. They all introduced themselves and soon were off on the hunt for more candy. Sarah holding paws with both her sister and the mummy as the painted dog under the ghost costume carried Sarah's bag, sniffing both bags eagerly as his tail swayed.

Nick managed to catch one last glimpse of the cute bunny in the police officer uniform and was pleased when she looked back in his direction and smiled.

"So where to pumpkin queen?" Emily asked as the three planned their next adventure.

"Oh Feather street is supposed to have a lot of candy this year. I heard it from a friend that they normally have good stuff," Trisha said eagerly as she put her pumpkin costume back on.

"Sound good Nick?" Emily asked, noticing her cousin was busy looking off at the gray bunny in the police officer costume

"Yeah, sounds good," Nick said with a smirk. "Sounds sweet..."


So as some of you may now realize this story ain't exactly canon. Its meant to just be a fun fluff filled story. I love writing these little chapters and they boost my mood. I hope they do the same for you all. This whole story is just going to be about silliness, cute moments, and memories from my own childhood along with some ideas from my friends.

For those of you who have read my other one-shots story just know that there will be new material and soon!

This story will receive only occasional updates as its a kind of holiday special series. So please be patient with me between updates. The story may go a while without updates but it is not abandoned.

Special Thanks time!

What an amazing cover right?! Trisha looks so freaking cute with her postcard and in her little hoody. OMG I just can't stop gushing over this picture. DeannART is the creator for this amazing picture. I have to say it was an absolute pleasure talking to them and getting this picture made. If you get a chance go check out their Deviant art page to see some truly amazing picture. Especially a large sized version of this cover pic...darn fanfic and its pic requirements. Thanks again partner and I can't wait to see what you create next!

Fox in the hen house is the creator of that adorable multi-colored doe Sarah Hopps who I truly love having in this story. She brings her own level of cuteness even for all the hardships she has had to endure. Don't worry though, this story is gonna make you all smile with how I plan on spoiling that bunny. Thank you again, my friend, for allowing me to feature her here, I won't let you down!