Two against the world (Ep 8)
Episode 8 "Night out with Wilde part 2"_______________________RANDOM STREET IN SAVANNAH_________________________The mammals stared in wonder as the fox and bunny were laughing like the last day on earthand leaning to each-other. Nick tried to gasp for air and Judy's giggle was out of control.They were standing in the middle of the street near Savannah movie theater. They could notsee that half of the mammals around the streets staring at them both with interest as theyhowled like wolves."Carrot's, carrots stop! Let's take a break! my lungs!" Nick finished and tried to contain his hystericallaugh. Judy stopped and could not help but to laugh even more as she leaned on the nearest streetlamp."Nick Wilde, you are crazy!""You did the half of it, team strikes once again!" Nick chuckled and tried to contain hisbreathing as best as he could."I can't believe we just did that! I knew that you had an idea but that was not what i expected! I am a police! Nick we were cruel!"but she still could not contain herself from laughing too."Because he deserved it! It was awesome."Judy started to realize after a while what they had actually done. She could not hide her smile butstill covered her face with her paws and muttered."Oh god, if someone was filming us and Bogo would find out... You mister Wilde, are bad influence!""But they deserved it! Besides it was not actually illegal." Nick still pleaded like it was completely worth."But it was so wrong in so many ways!""That's why it was so damn funny! That should teach hima lesson how to talk to mammals." Nick started to laugh loudly again, making Judy laugh even more. _______________________ABOUT 30 MINUTES AGO IN CASA DI MADRE________________________________"I hate olives! The taste, the smell and everything about them disgusts me! How can someone eat that shit!?""Ron! The language!" The female hippo scolded her husband.Nick and Judy winced as the large hippo was arguing about different tastes like a passionate freedom fighter to his wife in the booth next to them. He had been ranting about differenttastes and especially his hate for olives the whole time they were there.Nick and Judy were still sitting on their table and kept eating their meals. Nick was in the middle of the storyhe was explaining to Judy.The bunny could not notice something most unpleasant that Nick could. This place had started to pay a lot more attention to them.First they had been almost very unnoticeable before his little show with Judy but now he could see them whisper with each other occasionally.Also looking at their way with disturbed look's. This might had not been such a good idea after all. He had not thought this trough as much as he could.He just wanted to Judy have the best time possible but he started to get nervous for her sake. They look'd like a couple. Nick knew thatsome of the animals thought about it as they watched them from time to time and talked. Okay calm down Wilde. They won't confront us about it.... I really hope they won't. Judy might not know it but such things, especially in the place like this, gathered most unwanted attention.Why did he have to be a fox? No one would pay a mind to their way if he was a bunny like her. Okay just tell your story, finish this food andleave. Suddenly they both winced again as the hippo roared near them again."No! I swear if someone would make me eat that disgusting stuff, i would sue them! How can you like them?""Ron, for god's sake... It's not that bad! Having meat in your food is bad if you are a prey but olives are just olives." The female hippo muttered."I'm just saying, that the last time i ate that stuff as kid, i almost barfed. So don't ever suggest me to try that stuff. I will not try anyfood that has olives in it!""Okay, okay, sheesh Ron. I just suggested. Don't be over dramatic."Nick was trying his best to tell the story to the bunny next to him,after they were sure that the family next to them calmed down, so he would have Judy's full attention again.The hippo couple had been on their banter about foods for quite a while. Must have been some kind of food critiques.Nick continued his story."So what did Finnick and Ben do when they found out that you crashed the van with Mike?" Judy ask'd, clearly very into his story again."Needless to say that fox almost slaughtered us! I'm glad that Ben was a bear after all. He was the only one that could put himself between usand save us from Fin's rage. Fin loves that van over everything. We had it fixed of course. Took us quite a lot of time to gatherthe money for it-""Excuse me but could i have a moment of your time?"The bunny and the fox snapped from the
intense story to the unknown mammal next to them. A ram in tuxedo in front of them stared at both of themwith blank expression on his face, almost like studying both.Judy put her fork down carefully and spoke."Is something wrong?"".... I see many things wrong in this picture in front of me. I don't even know where to begin."Judy was confused but Nick knew that tone and that look. He should have guessed. Of course someone would bother them about this. It was a matter of time."Don't. We are just good friends. That's it." Nick stated calmly to the ram but he was clearly in charge here. He had no intention to stay silent. Judy had no idea what they were talking aboutbut she had a feeling that it was nothing good."I have heard enough from the other customers from here to think otherwise.""Look we really are not-""Do you have any idea who i am fox?" The ram ask'd, almost like demanding respect."I assume that you are owner of this place?" Nick ask'd and clearly knew the answer but felt the frustration in his voice.The ram nodded and then spoke."I am Garvia Defluff and indeed the owner of Casa Di Madre... And I admit that i do not like the look you are giving to me now fox." He said with a bit of anger.Judy was way too confused about the situation. What was going on? Did these two know each other or something? Judy could feel the tension between the ram and thefox and she did not like it at all. The way ram referred to Nick as fox made her feel uneasy. She carefully and respectfully spoke to the ram now."Mister Garvia, is there something you wanted to announce? Have we done something wrong?"The ram slowly turned his gaze to the bunny. The disgusted look he gave her made Nick want to jump over the table and smack his teeth in for a moment."You could say that yes. I do not know how to begin this with but... This is something i can't allow. When one of my waiters came to me and said that there are guests in the hall without required outwear, i paid it no mind. It's not the first case we have had. Then he informed me something way more disturbing."The ram took a moment as Judy kept listening but Nick was just staring the table, digging his claws into the couch under them, trying to contain himself.Never let them see that they get to you rule was getting harder. Not because of himself but he did not want Judy to be treated badly."We have a fox and a rabbit in the same booth. First i thought that he was pulling my tail but i had to see it
myself. And here you two are. In my restaurant.defiling it's purity with this... Most disturbing sight. bunny, i don't care if such things are legal in Zootopia but this is my establishment. These kind of pervertedthings can be surely practiced somewhere far from here. Out of the eye's of civilized mammals.""Now hold on just a minute-" Judy was starting to understand what ram was implying. She was not mad that he thought they were together. She was angry becausehow he was treating them because of it."Judy. Don't. It's fine. Let's just do as he says. He is mistaken anyway." Nick said quietly and gave comforting look to her. Like there was no point to fight back.She was about to protest until the ram kept going."You should listen to the fox. If you intend to cause trouble, i'll be sure to call security. This is my kingdom and i can speak my mind in here.I don't know where this shifty creature got his money to pay for my food but it will not eat here. If it was dressed properly and had at least predatorwith him, i would accept it. But in a casual wear, with a.. Bunny. You two disgust me. I am going to have to ask you both to finish your meals as fast aspossible and leave. My guests don't have to look something like this. It destroys the apatite."Nick said nothing but Judy had her mouth open from the comments. Nick motioned her to leave with him like was told but the bunny slowly set her fork down and spoke."Okay, look you jerk. I don't care how important you think you are but you have no right to talk to us like-""Don't speak to me that way you filthy freak." The ram spat on her way in disgust.Judy went quiet as rock. Nick felt his claws dig into his paw as he squeezed it to fist, ready to punch. He could feel a bit of blood dripping to the couch from his paw. He growled almostlike savage as he raised his gaze and met with ram."You don't ever... Talk to her like that. Apologize to her. Right Now." Nick said every word so seriously that it even scared Judy. She gave him concerned look as he gritted his teeth. There came complete silence in the booth. No one saw or heard that many from the hall had stopped their dining and stared at their way.Nick stared the ram in the eye with burning hate in them, ready to leap over the table from one wrong word.He could see that for a moment, the ram was scared."What if i don't?" He ask'd quietly."Then i will break your jaw.""Nick!" Judy gasped a bit but Nick was not hearing it. She had never seen Nick so angry. She was disgusted by the ram but she did not
want this to end in violence.If he would attack civilian like that, he would get suspended from ZPD or worse. The ram suddenly smiled widely and spoke quietly. He even leaned in to the table so only they could hear him.The civilized tone and act was gone from his presence, like he turned to completely different persona. A cocky and dangerous one."I am under a protection of Mister Jones. The name that i'm pretty sure you know well fox. I doubt that she does so maybe you can tell it to her as bedtime story sometime."Nick felt a bit of his anger now turn into hesitation and fear. The ram meant what he said. He kept going."So you do know them huh? Thought so. Think about your next actions very carefully. You are in my home. In Jones's turf. You attack me like a knight in a shining armor to impress this bunny right here, you might end up missing. Is it worth it?Maybe it even is. I'm sure that she finds another fox to fuck once you are gone, like a freak she is. So just try me. Mister Levron and Jones are always up to show their power to the mammals."Judy was about to snap. She stared at the sheep like a target. Her inner cop was about to explode all over the place. She was about to rise upfrom the couch with her badge ready for showing. There was going to be arrest but Nick quickly grab'd her paw under the table.Her heart jumped for a moment from the anger state as Nick gave it an comforting and tight squeeze. She gave a look at him. Nick did not look back. He stared at the ramwith look that could kill but said nothing. He could feel his heart beat so fast as he fought the urge to tear the rams smug face off but kept squeezing her soft paw,to signal to do nothing. Also it made it easier to calm down.But he swore from that moment to mark this ram for the rest of his life."No? I thought so." The ram said with cocky voice and leaned out of the table and straightened his expression to civilized one."Now, unless you haven't noticed, we have one of the most famous food critiques at our restaurant. Ron Halwire and his wife. They do not need this kind of stuff in theirpresence. Their word for our food is very crucial to our restaurant, so they want as much as peace as possible. Right Ron?"The ram asked sideways, clearly having much respect and fear for the hippo. The hippo's turned to him in confusion. They had been on such a deep conversation about the food thatthey had not even noticed anything happening around them. Mister Halwire just nodded without even hearing what he had ask'd and kept eating.Ram
gave satisfied look back to Nick and Judy and spoke."See? Now, since i am a gentle mammal, i will give you five minutes to eat your food. You don't even have to pay. It's on the house for being such a good sports.It must be rare for you to eat such fine foods so by all means enjoy. If you are not gone after five minutes, i will inform the security. I hope you two...Things.. Have a most wonderful rest of life. Dig in."After a while he cleared his throat and announced something to everyone dining."These two will be leaving shortly! Continue like they were not here! Better that way!" He stated and bowed. No one was looking at them anymore and everyone started to continue eating.The hall was full of sounds of random conversations again.After that the ram continued his way back to the cooking area.Nick gently let go of her paw and relaxed. He had never in his life been so angry. The worst thing is that had no choice but to let him speak to her like that.The consequences were too big. Judy spoke to Nick after the ram was out of sight, in complete outrage."Nick! I won't allow him to do this! I swear i will arrest him for the things he said! He just confessed to being connected to the crime organizations!We have to call Bogo right away-""Carrots." He spoke quietly, almost like anything she was about to do was empty effort."No. Don't carrots me. I will do this. I have something that will make this official." She said completely determined.Nick lifted his gaze her and saw that she put something on the table.It was the recording carrot pen of hers. Nick stared at the object for a while and his eyes widened and then he finally look'd at her."You..?" He spoke quietly and after realizing what she had done and he smiled a bit."Yes. I recorded everything. I learned to hustle from the best. I will get him behind bars. Nobody talks to me or you that way. I will-""That was very smart, i admit that. But we have to play by his rules, even if we don't want to.""No we don't! What are you-""Fluff, look at me. He said he is under protection of Mister James and Levron. You already saw how much influence and power Levron had. And he works for James.I have heard enough stories about that wolf. He will kill us if he wants to, famous cops or not. Now that sheep did not recognize us, but it was better that way.Otherwise he would had never revealed all that to us.We will be sure to remember his name in the future, ifhe is more openly
involved to shady business. We are working right now on a case that involves them.The worst thing we could do is arrest another one of his mammals so early after Levron. We have to be careful with this. ""But... The way he spoke to you!"How can someone be so sick in the head that he says things like-""Judy." Nick spoke now and made her heart skip a beat when he look'd at her like that again."You can't change everyone. Some mammals will always be like that. I am more sorry that you had to go trough that. The things he said about you. I wanted to..."Nick didn't even finish as the rage built inside him again. Judy went silent for a while. She thought if she should talk about that with him some other time. For the first time shehad been a bit scared of him. It bothered her. Nick had already defended her once against her boss but this was way more different... Way more different.After a while he cleared her thoughts and spoke again."We are not even together! And so what if there was a fox and bunny that could be?! That does not make anyone a freak! Sweet cheese and crackers I am not letting this one go!I want to teach lesson to this jerk right now!" Nick was first a bit taken back from her comeback. He had to dwell on it for a second. Wait...So she had absolutely nothing against the idea of prey and predator being together? Why had he ever even thought otherwise anyway?She was way too pure heart'd to hate anyone. Well at least he had her opinion on the matter. Even if the situation was awkward.This is something that gave him more hope than he had expected about confessing to her, under otherwise dark situation.But he straightened his mindset and spoke to her. "... We can't use the law for this one carrots. He owns the place. He did not give actual solid information about his criminal ties to your recording.Just boasting. But i'm pretty sure that he was telling the truth. Still.. To anyone listening that recording, he is just an asshole.There is no law that forbids the right to speak your mind. There is nothing that we can actually arrest him for.It would be dangerous and also waste of time. I know it sounds stupid but that's just the way it is."Judy knew that even with her frustration and anger, that Nick was right. She still wanted to protest but could not come up with anything. She felt likethe whole day was ruined. "This food is not even that good! The soup has way too much salt." The hippo said in frustration from the booth next to them.This guy just kept complaining about the food.They both kept staring at their plates in awkward silence."I still just can't believe that jerk gets away like that. I just wish there is some way of-""Revenge?""... Attitude adjustment." Judy corrected."Hmmmh." Nick leaned back and stared at his plate.He wondered his options as he kept staring at his food.Then it hit him."Whiskers.""What?""I got an idea. I know something most appropriate. But i need your help." The mischievous grin grew on him. It's like the old Nick had came back with up to no good."... I'm listening?" Judy answered a bit unsure."It is going to be awesome. Risky, bold and sneaky. But if we succeed with this, we have our payback." He rubbed his paws together, making Judy smile withpuzzled expression."Is it uhhh... You know... Legal plan?" Judy ask'd carefully."... It's not illegal." Nick shrugged his shoulders and swished his tail in excitement.She did not know what to think but Nick's expression told it all. It was going to be good but something that she might regret later. But the temptation toto payback was way too much for her, since she could not arrest the ram."... Okay, what do you have in mind slick?"Nick chuckled and pointed his paw to the hippo's booth behind her seat."You distract those two just for a while. I only need about ten seconds, if even that. Just grab their attention and speak to them.""What are you-""Judy. Trust me."Judy was completely confused. This was not much of a plan. It did not make any sense.But when he had used her name, she knew that he was serious about trusting him.".... Okay." She nodded.Nick was clearly very happy and winked to her and motioned her to action.Judy nodded a bit hesitantly but hopped from her seat.She made her way in front of the two hippos and cleared her throat."Excuse me, Ron wasn't it?"Both hippos stopped eating now and turned their gaze to the small rabbit."Is there something i can help you with? Are you another fan? i hate fans.They always disturb me when i'm eating."As he kept talking Judy tried not to notice that Nick was now peeking from behind the boothwith one eye open and his tongue out. What the..."Hey, rabbit are you
deaf? I'm eating. Is there something you wa-"In middle of his talk, Judy saw as Nick was aiming with his paw and was about to drop something to their table.She tried not to look at him."Umm yeah, i was wondering that do you give autographs? I would really love to-Judy saw as Nick dropped olives from her salad, aiming to Ron's soup bowl.In that second she realized. Just as the olives were about to land in her soup, she started to cough loudly,covering the sound of the jumping soup as the olives landed in.She held her stomach and kept coughing. She put up her paw in front of her to signal that she was alright."I'm so sorry mister, i might have mistaken. I'll return to my booth now. Don't mind me.I'm okay. Have a nice day both of you." She bowed and walk'd away fast.The female hippo stared at his husband in confusion."Someone was dropped on their head as a kit.." She muttered and kept eating.Judy hopped in their booth and she stared at the smiling fox and was too astonished to say anything."Did you... Did you just..." She tried to speak. Nick chuckled and laid his feet rudely on top of the table like he was in office."One." He just said and leaned back."Nick was that-""Two."".. Oh my god.""Three."Suddenly there was horrible sounds coming from the booth next to them, someone was clearly puking."Ron!" The female hippo yelled in horror as his husband was puking up on the table.Judy put her paws to block her mouth and stared at laughing Nick in front of her.Everyone from the hall was now staring at the hippo couple in complete horror.Judy just stared as Nick wiggled his eyebrows to her and leaned back.After most of the filthy sounds stopped next to them, the hippo stood up from the tableand coughed loudly, gasping for air. His wife was terrified next to him, after his husband wentquiet and rose from his couch. He roared like a thunder in the hall with all his might."I WANT TO SEE THE OWNER OF THIS FUCKING PLACE RIGHT NOW! I SWEAR TO MY MOTHER I WILL SHUT THIS PLACE DOWN!I WILL BOMB YOUR STUPID RESTAURANT IN COURT SO HARD THAT YOUR DAMN KITS WILL WORK IN THE MINE'S TO PAY THE DEPT!"Everyone including Judy and Nick leaned from their booth to see the ram run from the kitchens in complete panic with some bodyguards.All they could hear was ram trying
to calm the hippo down. He was terrified."YOU ARE DONE GARVIA!""Please let me explain! Whatever it is i will make this up to you!""OH I'M SURE YOU WILL. BY SHUTTING THIS PLACE DOWN YOU PRICK!I HATE OLIVES! EVERYONE KNOWS THAT! THERE WAS MANY OF THEM IN MY SOUP AND I ATE IT! IN A BROCCOLI SOUP!IF YOUR COOk'S ARE THIS STUPID, I BET THEY HAVE PUT MEAT IN PRAY FOOD FOR ALL I CAN GUESS!" The hippo yelled and grabbed the scared ram by his collars,starting a complete chaos in the hall as all the mammals started to look at their food andtalk in paranoia between each-other, some even leaving the place right away.Judy turned her widened eye's to Nick, who had satisfied smile on him as he was enjoying the show."So fluff... You still up to that movie? I really feel hunger for popcorn."_____________PRESENT______________________The fox and the bunny were catching their breath on the street, finally calming down from the laughing.They huffed for breath for a while and after that Nick spoke."Well fluff... You still up for that movie?""... Shouldn't we still inform Bogo about this? I mean... Take this pen and information to the ZPD?""Carroooots, we can do it tomorrow. like i said, it's not very important information. It's not enough, as harsh as it sounds.If James owns the whole Savannah square, he must own lot of more important mammals like that loser.He is just one among others and for now he has his paws a bit tied at the moment.I do hope that the guy will sue the place and do everything he promised.""... It sounds kind of harsh. We might had actually destroyed his job.. Oh god." Judy look'd like she started to really regret what they had done now."Judy. Look at me. He deserves even worse than that for saying those things about you. Much worse.Nobody talks about you like that. They do not know you. I do. You are better person than any of them.So stop feeling like we went overboard. We didn't. Screw him and his stupid restaurant. They did not deserve you there anyway."Nick said it seriously and look'd at Judy, like he wanted her to truly understandthat he meant it. He had used her name. Judy went quiet and just stared back at his emerald eyes.¨What they had done bothered her even if it was funny and satisfying... But when Nick talked to her like that..She just wanted to tear his clothes off in the middle of the
street. She was about to speak as her eye's trembled."Nick i..."Nick just smiled as she struggled with her words and spoke warmly."You are welcome fluff. Now, how about we get going? The movie starts in twenty minutes right?"Judy snapped from her fantasies back to earth.This fox was driving her crazy."Oh, yeah. Let's go... But i am paying the popcorn.""No chance."____________________________THE MOVIE THEATER IN SAVANNAH _____________________________"A night of tails." Nick stated blankly as he stared the title of the movie on top of the entrance."Fru fru said that it's good!" Judy wagged her tail excitedly as they stood in the line, waiting to buy their tickets."It sounds like a title for cheap porn." Nick snickered."No it doesn't..." Judy scolded. She did not really watch that stuff, so how could she actually know?She blushed a bit as Nick leaned down."I can already feel the cringe of this movie.""Don't be a jerk Nick, give it a chance.""Anything for you. I'll try to stay awake as best i can.""I swear, if you start snoring, i will strangle you by your stupid tie." Judy grinned.Nick gasped dramatically and placed his paw on his chest in hurt."My ties are elegant. This one has cool looking stripes.It's my favorite.""I really have to take you shopping something new. See what options we have.""I have heard enough about mall trips with girlfriends from my friends. It sounds like a hell.""But i'm not your girlfriend. There is difference. I will be a style artist for you. Completely professional for my best friend." She said excitedly,already thinking about what she would buy.Nick went quiet for a while and turned his gaze from her. What she had said started to bother him a bit. Just say something.You don't just want to be her best friend. You want more. Tell it to her."Nick? Did i say something wrong?" Judy suddenly ask'd a bit nervously.The fox turned his gaze to her carefully and put on his mask again."Nope. All good. Just zoned out for a bit. Carrots.. I umm..""Hey, are you two planning to buy tickets, or just stand there?"The amused
teenager tiger ask'd from his booth. He look'd like he was about fourteen. Probably on a summer job."Oh, sorry!" Judy apologized and they approached the counter."No worries, two tickets it is.""Thanks buddy." Nick smiled as he was giving money to the counter."Wait a minute... You are Officer Hopps and Wilde?" The tiger froze and look'd at them both carefully."Are we officers Hopps and Wilde? Yes. Yes we are." Nick grinned as the young tiger look'd at them both with his mouth open."There is no way that you two have to pay for tickets! I'll contact the manager right away. We are honored to have public heroes in our theater!""There really is no need for-" Judy tried to object with a bit frustration but Nick signaled her to be quiet and smiled."Well isn't that nice of you. We really appreciate this youngster. We've had a quite.. rough day."Judy gave scolding look at Nick who just winked back and swished his tail."Yeah, mister Mires? Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde came to our theater to see the movie!..... Yes i am sure.. No i am not joking.. Yeah i'll inform them...Of course mister Mires.... Yeah.. Thank you! Glad to be of service. No problem!" The tiger hanged up and rapidly waved his tail as he spoke to them in admiration."The owner was very positively surprised! You will be offered popcorn on the house in the lobby. I hope you two have pleasant evening! Please enjoy the movie!""Thank you so much ummm..." Nick smiled."Jimmy!" "Jimmy. I'll be sure to watch trough the paws if you ever get caught doing anything naughty.""Nick!" Judy tapped her foot and gave disappointing look at the fox. "Let's just both pretend that she didn't hear that. Right buddy?" Nick smiled and gave his paw to fist pump the tiger,who answered it in awe and could say nothing."Let's go fluff. The movie will start soon." Nick motioned the angry looking bunny to follow him inside. After a while she did.They could not see the tiger look at his paw as they both left the entrance."So coooool... Guys won't believe this..."The bunny and fox were about ten feet inside the place until Judy spoke."Nick. What was that?""What was what?" Nick shrugged his shoulders and gave mischievous smile as bunny blocked his way to the doors."You know what i mean. You know i don't like when mammals are treating me like
that.""Well i do. You do have to admit that what just happened was quite better welcome than we had earlier this day."Judy stared at him for a while and then spoke."Yeah. I know. But still, you said that money does not matter. What changed your mind?""Free is always good. But I still meant what i said about the money earlier. Besides, did you see how he look'd at us?We were superstars in his eyes. He was happy to do it, so why not? refusing would have been rude.Besides he probably earned a promotion from his boss by informing about us. It's a win win situation."".... I..." "Just accept that you are famous. Don't see it as a burden like you want to all the time. You should enjoy it.You have earned it whiskers. And if you won't, i at least will enjoy it to the fullest. I luuuuuv the attention. The positive kind."Nick wiggled his eyebrows and smiled to speechless bunny that just stared at him back with faceless expression. He leaned down close to her face.After a while she could not contain her smile as Nick kept staring at him."There's that smile i wanted. That's my bunny."Judy giggled and pushed his smirking face away with her paws."You are one of a kind mister Wilde, you know that?""Mmmmm, is that a compliment?""Maybe.""Fair enough.""Come on, let's get going. We have about minute before the movie starts. I really don't want to miss anything." "Right behind you." He chuckled as Judy turned to open the door.He smiled sneakily as his eyes followed her wagging tail and her cute butt. Wilde you pervert. Look somewhere else. Have some dignity.The fox turned his gaze to his left and stared at the poster. It was the poster about the movie "A night of tails". Under the title there waspicture of male and female wolf. The male was dressed in tuxedo, holding the female wolf in his arms and pointed a tranquilizer to a mob of dark dressed mammals.Nick had to admit that it look'd kinda cool. Romance she says huh? Nick leaned down and read the description of the movie. He kept reading and suddenly hisface lighted up like a candle. This is too good to be true."Nick? you coming? What are you doing?" Judy ask'd as she held the door open to him.Nick slowly turned his gaze form the poster to the bunny and had to most satisfied smile."It's a horror slash romantic movie. It tells about couple that discover mansion of cult
mammals and-""No. Nonononono! Nick don't lie." She was getting a bit worried."I'm not lying. Come have a quick peek here." Fox smiled even more widely and pointed his claw to the print.Judy closed the door and came to read the point where Nick pointed. She kept reading and look'd at Nick."... You have got to be kidding me.""This is going to be awesome.""I refuse.""No you won't. It's free for us." Nick gently grab'd her paw and started pulling her towards the doors."Niiiick!" The fox gave evil laugh as he closed the door behind them.__________________________"Why are they going in the mansion, if they heard all those disturbing noises coming out of there? They should call the police..." Judy whispered while her nose was twitching. They were only twenty minutes into the film."Now what would be the fun in that?" Nick whispered and kept watching the movie excitedly.They watched as the wolf couple entered the mansion trough the window. The house was all dark and they had nothing but a flashlight from the phone to light their way.The odd creepy chanting noises kept going as they went from room to room. Every door they opened slowly made rusty and loud sound."... What is the romance in this?" Judy whispered as her nose twitched. Her paw was coming closer to his by an inch."You can hold my paw if you are scared carrots." Nick smiled and kept watching as the wolf couple opened the doors. He knewthat she would not do it but you could always hope right?Judy said nothing and gave a quick look to Nick. Did he really mean it? He had told many times to her the same thing when they watched horror movies together.She always said it was unnecessary. But why not try it? What would be the harm? If he really was okay with it, would he be offended is she would just grab his paw?Maybe the imagination is running wild again.... Yeah. There is no need for-"MARIA!" The wolf yelled as couple of dark robed mammals grabbed her girlfriend and pulled her into the darkness. The wolf was surrounded by another bunch of robedmammals and he pulled out his tranquilizer, still screaming after his love. Judy's eyes widened and she grab'd Nick's paw tightly like an instinct, without even noticing.She did it so fast that she didn't realize Nick jumping a bit on his seat and turning his gaze to Judy. She just kept staring the screen a bit horrified, her nose twitching like
crazy.After a while Nick turned his gaze back to the movie and smiled warmly as she started to give light squeezes to his paw. He could feel his ears turn a bit more red.Judy was even more into the movie than he was. Right now all he could think about was her soft paw in his own. She felt so warm.He gave a quick look to the bunny next to him as her lavender eye's trembled, following the movie with passion.Nick, the most beautiful mammal you know is holding your paw right now. Act normal. Don't get weird. Just follow the movie.The fox kept looking at the film with the bunny and smiled the whole way trough, just wanting the movie to last forever.____________________________________EVENING_____________After one hour the lights came back in the dark hall and end credits rolled in.Judy spoke after a while and let go of his paw."That movie was awesome Nick! Fru fru was right!""It was okay." Nick admitted but was a bit sad that Judy let go of his paw.Judy hopped from her seat and started walking out from the hall with Nick among everyone else."I never would have guessed that i would like a horror movie so much. I guess all the romance was making up for it." Judy sighed happily."The ending was a bit cliche.""Okay i won't argue that. There is always explosions.""Way too many explosions." Nick chuckled.They both smiled and walked outside of the street.The night air was chilly and fresh, making it a welcome change from a warm theater.Stars were all around the black sky, making the scenery look beautiful, even in the concrete jungle.Nick was gathering his courage. This was the moment. You have to ask her out. Not as friends. Ask her to the dance. Do it.He was keeping solid expression as he walked with the bunny down the street, towards Nick's place.Only a block away Nick. Don't chicken out now. Breathe. Just do it. In a minute."Nick what do you think?""Huh?" The fox woke up from his pressured state and look'd at Judy."Let me guess, you were daydreaming again?" Judy smiled and shake'd her head."I'm sorry whiskers, what was the question?""I was thinking about your opinion about the Jennifer Wolfen?""... I'm sorry, who?""The girl that was acting in the movie. Many males find him attractive. Was she
beautiful in your opinion? I think she was.Some males say that she is one of the most beautiful mammals that exist. Among Gazelle of course.""Some could think that yes...""I was asking your opinion slick, don't evade the question." Judy giggled and kept walking.Nick stopped walking and Judy did not realize it first and kept going a couple of steps.He was suppose to talk loudly. Speak his true opinion on the matter. But all he got out was small whimper."You are the most beautiful mammal i know..." He whispered.Her ears didn't even perk up. That is how quietly he had let it out.After she realized that the fox was not on her side anymore, she turned around.Nick stood there, watching her almost nervously, like he was about say something he was not suppose to."Nick? What is it?""I.... Want to ask you something.""... Okay..." Judy ask'd carefully. Nick felt the pressure hit him as those stunning lavender eyes watched him carefully."You... Don't freak out okay?"Judy did not answer but she felt that whatever it was he was about to ask, was very important to him."Carrots i... Would like to ask you if.. If you would like to.."The words stuck in his muzzle as he tried to take the final leap that might freak her out for good. But there was no turning back now.Cards on the table. Then you know where the line goes. After the rejection you can finally go on with your life. Ask her to the dance. DO IT."If you would like to come da-"BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZTDING DING DINGNick's face fell and Judy almost jumped in the air as she received a call on her phone in the middle of the tense situation."I'm so sorry!" Judy motioned as Nick watched her."It's alright carrots, just look who it is. I actually need a moment here.""O-Okay.." Judy answered, still a bit apologizing and took out her phone.Actually the phone call might had saved Nick from fainting. Just let her see who it is and continue. She isn't going anywhere.Gather yourself again.Judy stared at the phone screen and a puzzled look came on her face.Nick noticed it and ask'd."Who is it?""... It's Bogo." Judy turned to him quickly and pressed answer."What on earth.." Nick muttered and kept listening what was going on."Evening Chief... I am at Savannah.... Near the Carlton Cinema.... Yeah it's... What? ..... Nick? Ummm yeah, he actually happens to be with me...Speaker?... O-Okay chief."Nick stepped closer to her as she put the phone between them, so they could both hear what buffalo had to say."I assume that officer wilde is hearing this now?" Bogo's frustrated voice answered."I always have time for my favorite sunshine buffalo." Nick said with teasing tone, making Judy almost laugh.".... One of these days.." They could hear him faintly mutter."Chief, you were saying something about the case?" Judy ask'd."... Yeah, i did indeed. Now both of you listen. Whatever plans you have for tomorrow, prepare to cancel them.We need you two at the station, asap. There are couple of other officers i have called here too. This is very crucial for our case,and we need to have you both on board."Nick was quiet for a while after he understood what Bogo had just said."Wait what? Cancel your plans for tomorrow?""That is required yes. Is there a problem officer Wilde?""I... Is that really necessary?""Nick, we have to do our work. If this helps with the case, we have to go. We promised to do this as partners." Judy spoke to Nick seriously.In her surprise she saw a bit anger in him."Fine. Just great. Why not? Perfect. Thank the galaxy for this timing. It could not be any better.""What the-" Judy gave puzzled look as the fox moved away from her to lean against the nearest brick-wall almost like in defeat.After a while Bogo cleared his throat on a line and woke up Judy to the present as she stared Nick with concern."I assume you two will be here in agreed time?""We will chief. I promise." Judy answered hesitantly as she stared Nick kicking the wall in frustration."Good.""Can you at least tell us what kind of project do i have to be part of? I want to know what fun time we have ahead of us."Nick said from the side so loudly that Bogo surely heard it. Judy gave a scolding look to him but he just kept staring the wall and sighed.Bogo was silent first but then spoke."I will explain more once you get to the station. I can still give you the quick version of the operation on the phone, if you really require it Wilde.""Please do." Nick answered blankly.Judy did not know what had gone
into Nick. This was not like him."Tomorrow there will be an event where our known mammal, mister Levron will be. He is hosting the occasion. We are there to make sure that nothing illegal happens.But i have a reason to doubt that something big will happen. I don't like it. Mister Big, our known mammal will take part in the event to. We believe that he is meeting mister Levron at the place for a reason."Nick and Judy spoke nothing. This indeed sounded huge. They waited as Bogo continued."The thing is, they are not stupid. They know that we will be present at the place. It's almost like common understanding.""So we are just trusting your hunch that something will happen?" Nick ask'd in frustration."Nick! You know that we have to be there." Judy scolded the annoyed fox."Yeah, yeah, keep going with the mission chief." Nick waved his paw without moving his head from the cold brick wall.Bogo kept talking with frustrated voice.".... We have received a multiple anonymous calls that threats the tomorrows event. Very disturbing ones. I promise to give more details atthe station.""Okay." Judy answered."There is one question that i would like to ask. Something that might seem a bit odd but i do have to ask anyway.....Does neither of you know how to dance?""..... Uhhhh?" Judy gave confused look and Nick's ears perked a bit."I know that it sounds odd but, the thing is, the tomorrows event is an annual music and dance festival.Officer Wilde must recognize the occasion, since he has lived in this city most of his life. It is something that happens every year in Zootopia. Only troubling thing is,usually mayor has been the host of the party. This year it is mister Levron. So you can see why we pay attention to this. Especially if mister Big is involved.""... I understand Chief but what has dancing skills have to do with it?""The thing is that we don't want to cause the unwanted attention from the civilians, even if the mobsters know that we are there. We are there to make sure nothing badhappens, with hidden tranquilizers of course. Some of us have to dress as waiters and dancers. That is why we require willing officers with some dance expertise,to stay among the crowd in case of any-""Chief. Could you repeat that?" Nick spoke in disbelief."Repeat what?" Bogo ask'd in frustration."About the dancers."".... We need willing officers among the crowd as waiters and dancers. Couple should
be enough. Just to prevent any kind of-""Carrots. Let us get going to the ZPD. I need details." Nick said happily, his mood changing in a blink. Maybe the galaxy has not forsaken me after all.