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Every nerve in Nick's legs tingled from the side effect of the electrocution. If he felt this bad, he knew Judy must feel worse. When he looked at her she hugged her body. Her fingers clawing at the fur on her forearms. Judy looked up at him and smiled, an uncomfortable smile. Nick could see a battle with her own guilt raging behind her beautiful eyes.\n\n“ It's so cold down here, How are you not cold, Nick?.”\n\n“I think it's because the electrocution. All your nerves are on end, it'll pass soon.”\n\n“Nick, I'm-”\n\n“It's alright, Carrots. I'm just really sorry that I put you through that. It makes me a liar.”\n\n“What does?”\n\n“I promised nothing would hurt you as long as I was around,” Nick huffed an embarrassed laugh. “And I was the one that hurt you.”\n\nJudy reached up and took his hand in hers. He flinched away at first but relaxed in her easy smile. She caressed her fingers along his arm, against the flow of his fur. It tickled but he didn't laugh. There was something calm in her demeanor, it soothed him. Whatever was going on behind those beautiful purple eyes was a mystery. But what he could see was a bunny that was as smart and cunning as any fox could ever be. Judy was an enigma to him and since riddles weren't his game, he was fine never deciphering her. It would give him more time to figure her out.\n\n“I forgive, Nick.”\n\nThe only answer he wanted from her was now on the table. Would she be able to forgive his brash choice of the brief torture in search of the greater good? Yes. Unfortunately, Nick wasn't as satisfied with her answer as he thought he would be. It only led to another burning question. Why? Nick didn't deserve her forgiveness. At the very heart of his decision to torture her lay a truly selfish reason. To protect his friends and family. Even if the end result gained the preds a strong ally, to what end?\n\nWhen they passed through the hallway with the classrooms, Nick stopped in front of the door leading to the common area. He looked at her, there was a fondness for her in his green eyes. It brought a smile to his muzzle. Judy took a step away blushing against his scrutiny.\n\n“What?”\n\n“Beyond this door are some of the many reasons I do what I do. They a precious and deserve only the best this world has to offer. Before you go in, I need you to trust me and give me your belt.”\n\nJudy looked down at her belt touching the buckle. A tranq gun, ammo, a steel baton, a radio, and pepper spray. All of these items were meant for her survival. Not once since she entered to enclave had she went for them. Nor had she threatened to use them but Nick couldn't let her into that room until he was absolutely sure she was unarmed. Without hesitation, Judy unbuckled her belt and handed him the heavy payload.\n\n“Nick, I don't want hurt anyone. Shit, after all of this. I don't even know if I can be a cop anymore. This is all-”\n\n“Easy, Carrots. Don't make any life-changing decision just yet.” There was a playful tone in his voice.\n\nNick opened the door and beckoned Judy in. It was evident by the look on her face that she wasn't expecting what she saw. Over eighty pred children piled into one room playing and enjoying each other's company. Somewhere play wrestling, others were watching television, some reading quietly. Each of them enthralled with what they were doing. Older kids were playing with the younger kids. Some were absorbed in listening to their music and not bothering anyone. Judy looked around the room her mouth hanging open, her eyes wider than Nick had ever seen them.\n\n“None of them are wearing collars,” Judy whispered to herself touching her own neck.\n\nFinnick came running out of the bedroom at top speed, he let loose a victory cry before throwing himself into the pile of children play wrestling. His deep bellowing laughter erupted as he was swallowed up by the group. Benny was like a giant couch completely covered by some of the younger children. He was reading them a story. Bartrand sat on the floor next Tommy, Doug, and a few other kids, they were playing a game of telephone. Tommy was smiling as he chewed his thumb claw while Doug whispered something in his ear.\n\nHoney stood in the center of the room, she turned when she heard Judy whisper. Her lime green eyes locked on the bunny. A small opossum in a little yellow dress clung to her neck nuzzling in. From the small cut on her knee, Nick assumed she fell and Honey was comforting her. Judy took a step back at the strong gaze of the much larger male.\n\n“Hey everyone,” Nick smiled waving her fingers excitedly.\n\nAll the kids hushed and looked at Nick. Their eyes easily finding the newcomer. Some of the closer children backed away frightened. Others hid behind the couch peeking out from around the corner. Finnick climbed out of the pile of rowdy preds to see what was going on. He climbed on the back of the couch for a better look. Honey set the opossum down and pushed her way through the kids to stand next to Nick.\n\n“What the hell is she doing here?” Honey whispered, her voice was almost a growl.\n\n“It's alright, Honey. She's not going to hurt anyone.”\n\n“How can you be so sure?”\n\n“Because...he's helped me see the light,” Judy whispered.\n\n“What is she talking about?” Honey asked stepping up to the bunny, who was at least two feet shorter than her.\n\n“He collared me...It was the most terrible thing I've ever felt in my life. I know it probably doesn't matter but I'm so sorry..for everything.”\n\nHoney's face softened as she looked at Nick. “You...did what?”\n\n“It was the only thing I could come up with. I didn't know what else to do.”\n\n“How could you?” Honey touched her lips.\n\n“I-”\n\n“I didn't know any of this was happening,” Judy interrupted the fox. “They teach us that the collars only shock preds if they become aggressive and say it's only a little one at that. I didn't know it was a full strength electrocution that shocks you whenever you feel anything too strongly. This isn't right, it's gotta stop.”\n\n“It does.” Leodore stepped out of the locker room drying his mane.\n\n“Can any of you find it in your heart to forgive me.”\n\nHoney swallowed hard and took the bunny's hand in hers. “I believe you didn't really know. I for one can't hold that against you.”\n\n“You know how I feel about it, Carrots,” Nick smirked.\n\nA young female tiger pushed her way through the group of kids looking at her. “Please make it stop, I hate wearing my collar.”\n\nA pudgy boar piglet tugged on Judy's hand. “Yes, please.”\n\n“Officer Judy, you're my hero. I know you're gonna help us.” A small female Fennec Fox tugged on her pant leg.\n\nLeodore knelt down in front of the bunny. “Officer Judith Hopps, with your astounding commendations and history with the ZPD. You would be an incredible ally to use. Your arrival is most timely, we are at the turning of the tide. I'm getting ready to release my case to the entire city of Zootopia. The truth behind the collars, the remotes, and a government mandate.”\n\n“You know about that?”\n\n“About the prey cops stepping down because of the 'new' government laws that are being forced upon the pred citizens?”\n\n“Yeah, so many really good cops left the force. I stayed because it's always been my dream to be a cop. To right the wrongs and help protect the innocent. I could never have imagined that I was part of the problem.”\n\n“I've worn a collar most of my life,” Bartrand interjected Tommy followed closely behind him. “It's inspired me to be a better father, a better doctor, and to understand cause and effect. The collars made sense a long time ago. That changed when I met little Tommy here. Now I'm telling you, it has to stop.”\n\nTommy didn't stop when Bartrand did, instead, we walked straight towards Judy. The little bear was taller than she was. The thoughtful eyes of the bear darted around insecurely and he chewed violently at his claw. Judy gasped when she saw the patches of fur missing from his body. The burn marks that were barely healing at his neck. Tears welled up in her eyes, fully aware of what happened but she still needed to hear it for herself.\n\n“What happen to your neck, Tommy?” Judy asked she reached up to touch him.\n\n“Careful, he's-”\n\n“The collar...it hurt me,” Tommy spoke, it was the first time Nick ever heard him speak so clearly.\n\nInstead of shying away from the bunny's eyes, he looked right at her. His thumb still tucked to his lips. He shifted his weight from one foot to the other and he didn't look away. Judy touched his neck and started to cry.\n\n“Tommy is autistic. When Tommy's parents came to us, Tommy was in a bad way, they didn't know what to do.” Bartrand rested his hand on the lad's shoulder. “Even I didn't know what to do. Once we got the collar off of him, he stayed in his room for days, didn't talk to anyone, barely ate. But now he's been here a month and is doing so well.”\n\n“He's my best friend.” A piglet on crutches pushed his way through.\n\n“Hi, Dougie,” Tommy whispered.\n\n“Bunny huh?” Doug asked, maneuvering to stand next to her.\n\n“Yeah,”\n\n“Can...can I touch your fur? I've never touched a prey mammal before.”\n\n“Sure.” Judy unbuttoned her sleeve before rolling it up.\n\nDoug ran his fingers along her arm, giggling. “So soft.”\n\nTommy touched her ear and smiled. Soon all the kids were moving in to get a chance to touch the bunny. The sound of Judy's giggling made Nick smile. Honey was at his side giving his cheek a firm kiss.\n\n“You really are a miracle worker, you know that, Mr. Wilde?”\n\n“Me, nah. Just a desperate fool trying to save his own hide.”\n\n“Keep telling yourself that, Nick. You're no more a bad guy than you are a good liar.”\n\n“Shh, hon. You'll ruin my alter ego.”\n\n“Pfft, whatever.” Honey rested her head on Nick's shoulder.\n\nJudy finally pried herself away from the rest of the kids to stand next to Nick. Tommy made sure to stay close to her. There was something about her calm nature that he liked. When Judy's presence ceased to be a novelty, the kids went back to playing.\n\n“I can understand why they were so interested in touching me. They'd never been this close to a prey mammal, I'd imagine.”\n\n“Yeah, that would be a good guess.” Honey added running her fingers between the rabbits ears. “Oh my god, you're so soft. How do you do it?”\n\nJudy giggled and swatted playfully at the badger. “I use an all natural shampoo and conditioner.” Judy paused and looked at Honey for a moment. “Come to think of it, I've never touched a pred's neck without a collar on it before.”\n\n“Do you want to?” Nick asked, getting a look from both the badger and the bunny.\n\n“Go ahead.” Honey nudged her with a smile.\n\nJudy ran her fingers along the thick fur at Nick's neck. A smile came to her lips at the feeling of the lavish fur. She reached her other hand up caressing the coarse fur on Honey's neck. Her eyes drifted between the two, her smile grew wider. Nick could feel his own ears heating up in a blush. Judy had been the only other mammal, besides Honey, to ever touch him in such an intimate way. Nick could see that Honey felt the same way by the warm red tint coming to her cheeks. Judy moved her fingers up along Honey's jawline and then over her throat. The badger raised her head so Judy had free access to her neck.\n\n“It feels so unreal to me. I'd never seen a pred without a collar before today. It's more beautiful than I ever imagined it could be.”\n\n“Hearing you say that, gives me hope for our baby.” Honey whispered.\n\n“Aw, you're pregnant?” A smile came to Judy's lips. “Who's the father?”\n\n“I am.” Nick chuckled.\n\nJudy pulled her hand away, a deep red coming to her ears. “I didn't know, you two were-”\n\n“It's alright. It's just a neck petting, it's not like you were going down on him or something, sweetie.” Honey whispered in her warm ear.\n\n“What?! I would-”\n\nNick laughed, putting his arm around the strong badger. “Easy, Officer Carrots. She's just messing with you.”\n\nJudy's eyes slipped down to the ground, embarrassed. She saw the glint of her badge. It made her sad to see it, now. Everything felt like a sham. What she'd set out to do so long ago was all a lie. She reached up and pulled the badge from her shirt tucking it into her pocket.\n\n“I swear, I'm going to find a way to fix this.”\n\n“You will, and you'll have all of our support behind you.” Honey rested a strong hand on her shoulder.\n\n“Good. because we're gonna need all the help we can get.” Leodore tucked his hands in his blue jean pockets.","writing_bbcode_parsed":"Eyes of a Child
The walk back into the compound was slow going. Every nerve in Nick's legs tingled from the side effect of the electrocution. If he felt this bad, he knew Judy must feel worse. When he looked at her she hugged her body. Her fingers clawing at the fur on her forearms. Judy looked up at him and smiled, an uncomfortable smile. Nick could see a battle with her own guilt raging behind her beautiful eyes.
“ It's so cold down here, How are you not cold, Nick?.”
“I think it's because the electrocution. All your nerves are on end, it'll pass soon.”
“Nick, I'm-”
“It's alright, Carrots. I'm just really sorry that I put you through that. It makes me a liar.”
“What does?”
“I promised nothing would hurt you as long as I was around,” Nick huffed an embarrassed laugh. “And I was the one that hurt you.”
Judy reached up and took his hand in hers. He flinched away at first but relaxed in her easy smile. She caressed her fingers along his arm, against the flow of his fur. It tickled but he didn't laugh. There was something calm in her demeanor, it soothed him. Whatever was going on behind those beautiful purple eyes was a mystery. But what he could see was a bunny that was as smart and cunning as any fox could ever be. Judy was an enigma to him and since riddles weren't his game, he was fine never deciphering her. It would give him more time to figure her out.
“I forgive, Nick.”
The only answer he wanted from her was now on the table. Would she be able to forgive his brash choice of the brief torture in search of the greater good? Yes. Unfortunately, Nick wasn't as satisfied with her answer as he thought he would be. It only led to another burning question. Why? Nick didn't deserve her forgiveness. At the very heart of his decision to torture her lay a truly selfish reason. To protect his friends and family. Even if the end result gained the preds a strong ally, to what end?
When they passed through the hallway with the classrooms, Nick stopped in front of the door leading to the common area. He looked at her, there was a fondness for her in his green eyes. It brought a smile to his muzzle. Judy took a step away blushing against his scrutiny.
“What?”
“Beyond this door are some of the many reasons I do what I do. They a precious and deserve only the best this world has to offer. Before you go in, I need you to trust me and give me your belt.”
Judy looked down at her belt touching the buckle. A tranq gun, ammo, a steel baton, a radio, and pepper spray. All of these items were meant for her survival. Not once since she entered to enclave had she went for them. Nor had she threatened to use them but Nick couldn't let her into that room until he was absolutely sure she was unarmed. Without hesitation, Judy unbuckled her belt and handed him the heavy payload.
“Nick, I don't want hurt anyone. Shit, after all of this. I don't even know if I can be a cop anymore. This is all-”
“Easy, Carrots. Don't make any life-changing decision just yet.” There was a playful tone in his voice.
Nick opened the door and beckoned Judy in. It was evident by the look on her face that she wasn't expecting what she saw. Over eighty pred children piled into one room playing and enjoying each other's company. Somewhere play wrestling, others were watching television, some reading quietly. Each of them enthralled with what they were doing. Older kids were playing with the younger kids. Some were absorbed in listening to their music and not bothering anyone. Judy looked around the room her mouth hanging open, her eyes wider than Nick had ever seen them.
“None of them are wearing collars,” Judy whispered to herself touching her own neck.
Finnick came running out of the bedroom at top speed, he let loose a victory cry before throwing himself into the pile of children play wrestling. His deep bellowing laughter erupted as he was swallowed up by the group. Benny was like a giant couch completely covered by some of the younger children. He was reading them a story. Bartrand sat on the floor next Tommy, Doug, and a few other kids, they were playing a game of telephone. Tommy was smiling as he chewed his thumb claw while Doug whispered something in his ear.
Honey stood in the center of the room, she turned when she heard Judy whisper. Her lime green eyes locked on the bunny. A small opossum in a little yellow dress clung to her neck nuzzling in. From the small cut on her knee, Nick assumed she fell and Honey was comforting her. Judy took a step back at the strong gaze of the much larger male.
“Hey everyone,” Nick smiled waving her fingers excitedly.
All the kids hushed and looked at Nick. Their eyes easily finding the newcomer. Some of the closer children backed away frightened. Others hid behind the couch peeking out from around the corner. Finnick climbed out of the pile of rowdy preds to see what was going on. He climbed on the back of the couch for a better look. Honey set the opossum down and pushed her way through the kids to stand next to Nick.
“What the hell is she doing here?” Honey whispered, her voice was almost a growl.
“It's alright, Honey. She's not going to hurt anyone.”
“How can you be so sure?”
“Because...he's helped me see the light,” Judy whispered.
“What is she talking about?” Honey asked stepping up to the bunny, who was at least two feet shorter than her.
“He collared me...It was the most terrible thing I've ever felt in my life. I know it probably doesn't matter but I'm so sorry..for everything.”
Honey's face softened as she looked at Nick. “You...did what?”
“It was the only thing I could come up with. I didn't know what else to do.”
“How could you?” Honey touched her lips.
“I-”
“I didn't know any of this was happening,” Judy interrupted the fox. “They teach us that the collars only shock preds if they become aggressive and say it's only a little one at that. I didn't know it was a full strength electrocution that shocks you whenever you feel anything too strongly. This isn't right, it's gotta stop.”
“It does.” Leodore stepped out of the locker room drying his mane.
“Can any of you find it in your heart to forgive me.”
Honey swallowed hard and took the bunny's hand in hers. “I believe you didn't really know. I for one can't hold that against you.”
“You know how I feel about it, Carrots,” Nick smirked.
A young female tiger pushed her way through the group of kids looking at her. “Please make it stop, I hate wearing my collar.”
A pudgy boar piglet tugged on Judy's hand. “Yes, please.”
“Officer Judy, you're my hero. I know you're gonna help us.” A small female Fennec Fox tugged on her pant leg.
Leodore knelt down in front of the bunny. “Officer Judith Hopps, with your astounding commendations and history with the ZPD. You would be an incredible ally to use. Your arrival is most timely, we are at the turning of the tide. I'm getting ready to release my case to the entire city of Zootopia. The truth behind the collars, the remotes, and a government mandate.”
“You know about that?”
“About the prey cops stepping down because of the 'new' government laws that are being forced upon the pred citizens?”
“Yeah, so many really good cops left the force. I stayed because it's always been my dream to be a cop. To right the wrongs and help protect the innocent. I could never have imagined that I was part of the problem.”
“I've worn a collar most of my life,” Bartrand interjected Tommy followed closely behind him. “It's inspired me to be a better father, a better doctor, and to understand cause and effect. The collars made sense a long time ago. That changed when I met little Tommy here. Now I'm telling you, it has to stop.”
Tommy didn't stop when Bartrand did, instead, we walked straight towards Judy. The little bear was taller than she was. The thoughtful eyes of the bear darted around insecurely and he chewed violently at his claw. Judy gasped when she saw the patches of fur missing from his body. The burn marks that were barely healing at his neck. Tears welled up in her eyes, fully aware of what happened but she still needed to hear it for herself.
“What happen to your neck, Tommy?” Judy asked she reached up to touch him.
“Careful, he's-”
“The collar...it hurt me,” Tommy spoke, it was the first time Nick ever heard him speak so clearly.
Instead of shying away from the bunny's eyes, he looked right at her. His thumb still tucked to his lips. He shifted his weight from one foot to the other and he didn't look away. Judy touched his neck and started to cry.
“Tommy is autistic. When Tommy's parents came to us, Tommy was in a bad way, they didn't know what to do.” Bartrand rested his hand on the lad's shoulder. “Even I didn't know what to do. Once we got the collar off of him, he stayed in his room for days, didn't talk to anyone, barely ate. But now he's been here a month and is doing so well.”
“He's my best friend.” A piglet on crutches pushed his way through.
“Hi, Dougie,” Tommy whispered.
“Bunny huh?” Doug asked, maneuvering to stand next to her.
“Yeah,”
“Can...can I touch your fur? I've never touched a prey mammal before.”
“Sure.” Judy unbuttoned her sleeve before rolling it up.
Doug ran his fingers along her arm, giggling. “So soft.”
Tommy touched her ear and smiled. Soon all the kids were moving in to get a chance to touch the bunny. The sound of Judy's giggling made Nick smile. Honey was at his side giving his cheek a firm kiss.
“You really are a miracle worker, you know that, Mr. Wilde?”
“Me, nah. Just a desperate fool trying to save his own hide.”
“Keep telling yourself that, Nick. You're no more a bad guy than you are a good liar.”
“Shh, hon. You'll ruin my alter ego.”
“Pfft, whatever.” Honey rested her head on Nick's shoulder.
Judy finally pried herself away from the rest of the kids to stand next to Nick. Tommy made sure to stay close to her. There was something about her calm nature that he liked. When Judy's presence ceased to be a novelty, the kids went back to playing.
“I can understand why they were so interested in touching me. They'd never been this close to a prey mammal, I'd imagine.”
“Yeah, that would be a good guess.” Honey added running her fingers between the rabbits ears. “Oh my god, you're so soft. How do you do it?”
Judy giggled and swatted playfully at the badger. “I use an all natural shampoo and conditioner.” Judy paused and looked at Honey for a moment. “Come to think of it, I've never touched a pred's neck without a collar on it before.”
“Do you want to?” Nick asked, getting a look from both the badger and the bunny.
“Go ahead.” Honey nudged her with a smile.
Judy ran her fingers along the thick fur at Nick's neck. A smile came to her lips at the feeling of the lavish fur. She reached her other hand up caressing the coarse fur on Honey's neck. Her eyes drifted between the two, her smile grew wider. Nick could feel his own ears heating up in a blush. Judy had been the only other mammal, besides Honey, to ever touch him in such an intimate way. Nick could see that Honey felt the same way by the warm red tint coming to her cheeks. Judy moved her fingers up along Honey's jawline and then over her throat. The badger raised her head so Judy had free access to her neck.
“It feels so unreal to me. I'd never seen a pred without a collar before today. It's more beautiful than I ever imagined it could be.”
“Hearing you say that, gives me hope for our baby.” Honey whispered.
“Aw, you're pregnant?” A smile came to Judy's lips. “Who's the father?”
“I am.” Nick chuckled.
Judy pulled her hand away, a deep red coming to her ears. “I didn't know, you two were-”
“It's alright. It's just a neck petting, it's not like you were going down on him or something, sweetie.” Honey whispered in her warm ear.
“What?! I would-”
Nick laughed, putting his arm around the strong badger. “Easy, Officer Carrots. She's just messing with you.”
Judy's eyes slipped down to the ground, embarrassed. She saw the glint of her badge. It made her sad to see it, now. Everything felt like a sham. What she'd set out to do so long ago was all a lie. She reached up and pulled the badge from her shirt tucking it into her pocket.
“I swear, I'm going to find a way to fix this.”
“You will, and you'll have all of our support behind you.” Honey rested a strong hand on her shoulder.
“Good. because we're gonna need all the help we can get.” Leodore tucked his hands in his blue jean pockets.","pools_count":0,"title":"Zoodystopia Chapter 14","deleted":"f","public":"t","mimetype":"text/rtf","pagecount":"1","rating_id":"0","rating_name":"General","ratings":[],"submission_type_id":"12","type_name":"Writing - Document","guest_block":"f","friends_only":"f","comments_count":"0","views":"59","sales_description":null,"forsale":"f","digitalsales":"f","printsales":"f","digital_price":""}