Torn Asunder

Zootopia stands as the most vibrant animal kingdom in existence, brimming with life and beauty. It serves as a sanctuary for a diverse array of animals from all over the globe. However, like any bustling metropolis, it cannot completely shield its inhabitants from the threats of evil and danger. Crime and lawlessness are persistent challenges that the residents and the Zootopia Police Department confront daily. Jack Savage, a former secret agent turned hitman, was once affiliated with the notorious criminal organization known as The Golden Fang Clan. Following the clan's collapse, he resolved to carve out his own path, mirroring the actions of his former boss and embracing a life of crime independently. Utilizing the funds he shared with his "best friend," Blake Thunder, another feared hitman, Jack constructed an opulent mansion in a hidden location deep within Zootopia's Rainforest District. Within a year, he ascended to the role of a new criminal mastermind, forging alliances and business relationships with various criminals from Zootopia and beyond. Now, Jack enjoys a life of luxury, surrounded by immense wealth and devoted followers. Yet, what is wealth without love? Despite his formidable reputation in the criminal underworld, his heart remains shattered and aching. The only bunny he has ever loved has been taken by a fox, a well-known ZPD officer named Nick Wilde. Jack harbors a deep-seated resentment towards Nick for winning Judy's affection. He is determined to reclaim his most cherished treasure. In a moment of desperation, he attempts to enlist his former partner in crime and best friend to kidnap her.

The story opens at the ZPD, where it appears to be just another ordinary day for everyone. Numerous officers are engaged in conversation in various clusters. Among them is the department's most distinguished officer, Judy Hopps, who navigates through the groups of her fellow officers. She has been told to rendezvous with Nick at the hall. Judy pauses next to the receptionist's desk...

Judy: Where is he?

Officer Clawhauser: Looking for someone, Judy?

Judy: I am supposed to meet with my partner, Officer Wilde, here at this time. Have you seen him?

The two officers conversing nearby overhear Judy's question.

Officer 1: I think I saw him walking into his office earlier.

Officer 2: That's right! He went to clean up his office before leaving work.

Judy: For heaven's sake, he could have asked me to lend him a hand. Anyways, haven't you guys seen my ZPD badge? I seem to have misplaced it.

Officer 1: I am sorry, but no, if you can't find it, you may request a new one.

Officer 2: Well, I would help you find it, but... I have a lot of work to do.

Judy lets out a frustrated sigh...

Judy: What kind of officer am I without a badge?

Officer Clawhauser: Oh, look! There he comes!

Judy turns around and sees Nick walking towards her from a distance.

Judy: There you are! I was about to go after you, sly fox!

Nick: Hey there, Carrots. Sorry for keeping you waiting here for a minute or two.

Judy: Please tell me you found my badge...

Nick: Well, I've got good news and bad news for you.

Judy: I am all ears! Just start with the bad news...

Nick: My car conked out yesterday, which means you're going to have to give me a ride home.

Judy: I said I want to hear the bad news first, Nick...

Nick: You are not using your cute ears the way they are meant to be used.

Judy: What?!

Nick: Didn't you hear what I just said? That's the bad news...

Judy: Hold on, are you for real? Isn't that meant to be the exciting news? You know how much I enjoy our time together, so the more moments I can share with you, the more joy it brings me.

Nick: It's always nice to hear someone say something like that, especially if they mean it. But now, the good news. I've got something for you that you'll really appreciate. A delightful surprise! Or maybe something more striking. It all depends on how you perceive it, Carrots. Are you ready?!

Judy: Is it what I think it is?

Nick reaches into his pocket and pulls out a blue box adorned with the ZPD logo and its motto encircling the surface.

Judy: NO WAY! You found my badge?!

Nick: I've looked through my entire office to find this. It had fallen under my table.

Judy: I am so dumb; I should have been more careful, but why is it in that brand new box? That's not even mine. Is it really my badge? Is it new perhaps? Let me see it!

Judy is about to take it from Nick's paw, but then he suddenly raises it higher, putting it out of her reach.

Judy: Nick, what are you doing? Are you trying to humiliate me in front of everyone?!

Nick: That face of yours. You're so cute when you are irritated...

Judy: Nick, this is not funny!

Nick: I've been hankering after this for a very long time now. Listen, you are the bunny that changed everything for me. You've always been by my side, ever since I joined the ZPD. Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today. I've known you long enough to finally tell you that you are really the best person in my life and that whenever I am around you, my heart always fills up with joy and everything just becomes so beautiful, not to mention your bewitching eyes. I get lost in that beauty that they hold every time I look into them.

At first, Judy appears puzzled, but then those words truly resonate with her emotions.

Judy: Nick, you really want me to dissolve into tears, don't you?

Nick: That was just the curtain-raiser... my love!

Judy: What do you mean? Nick, everyone's gathering around us!

Nick: Hey Carrots, focus right here.

At that moment. Something remarkable happens. Judy isn't prepared for this whatsoever. Nick opens the box and unveils an engagement ring in it. He drops to one knee and proposes to her...

Nick: Judith Laverne Hopps, will you marry me?

Judy is instantly staggered, her mind racing to comprehend the incredible scene unfolding before her. Suddenly, tears of joy begin to stream down her cheeks. Every officer in the hallway watches the police pair with smiles of satisfaction.

Judy: Yes! Yes, I will! Oh my sweet bunny lord, this cannot be real! 

Nick: It cannot get any more real than this, my love...

Nick's voice trembles with emotion as he fights back tears. He gently takes Judy's paw and places the engagement ring on her finger. They share a passionate kiss, prompting cheers and applause from everyone in the hall. Among the crowd are Chief Bogo and officers Delgato, Fangmeyer, McHorn, and Silverthorne. Officer Jacob Silverthorne has just squeezed through with a collection of balloons. Jacob is a silver wolf. He strolls by, carrying a bundle of balloons as well.

Jacob: Oh my god! Just look at them! They're like the brightest stars in our galaxy now! Hey Nick! Can you propose to her once more? I missed that charming moment!

Officer Delgato: How about you zip your mouth, Silverthorne? Don't spoil their moment!

Officer Fangmeyer: Do you realize how obtrusive you are right now?

Officer McHorn: Why so many balloons?

Jacob: Oh, shut it, guys. I am the reason you are still alive today. I protected you during the assault on this station, remember?

Nick: Give the little kid some space. I asked him to grab those balloons. Let him enjoy himself.

Jacob: See? I am a party maker!

Judy: So... this was all staged all along?

Nick: You bet it was! I know I picked the most unusual place to propose to you, but look, when you are proposing to someone, you gotta have a crowd to back you up, especially a friendly crowd!

Judy: You couldn't have picked a better place for this, Nick. You know that being a police officer was my dream, and this is just the right place for this kind of stuff. I just did not expect any of this. I just wish my mom and dad were here...

Nick: And your two hundred and twenty-five siblings?

Judy: Oh my, if they were here, they would run us down and squash us!

Nick: Well, I am not becoming a mashed potato today, it seems, but I am afraid I will in the foreseeable future.

Jacob: Your wedding is going to be congested, I am telling you! Imagine all those buns cheering for you with their deafening shouts!

Judy: Jacob's right. You want to prepare for that scenario, Nick.

Nick: I can already see myself being enveloped by your younger siblings on the ground.

Judy: They're going to love you!

Nick: I will have to pretend I am a dangerous predator then to frighten them out of their wits!

Judy: You wouldn't do that, would you?

Nick: Never, Carrots. I adore bunnies!

Judy: Awww!!!

One of Jacob's balloons pops unexpectedly close to Chief Bogo's ear, sending him into a furious rage... and that's definitely not a good thing...

Chief Bogo: SILVERTHORNE!!!!!

Jacob: It looks like I'm really in a tough spot now, huh?

Chief Bogo: I want you to clean the whole station and every single office in it for this before dawn without taking a breather!

Jacob: But chief, my duty was supposed to end in like an hour. Why can't you be whimsical for once?

Chief Bogo: Be everyone's role model, Mr. Silverthorne. Show them what happens when they make my blood boil! As a matter of fact, I was in an unusually good mood during this blissful moment before one of your balloons nearly deprived me of hearing!!!

Jacob: Judy, catch!

Jacob tosses her badge in her direction. She leaps up with her arm outstretched and successfully grabs it.

Judy: Where did you keep my badge the whole time?

Jacob: My pocket was a real hideout for that precious badge of yours.

Chief Bogo: Make haste, Silverthorne! Duty awaits! 

Jacob: Yes, sir!

Jacob leaves the hall to follow Bogo's order to tidy up the offices as a way to serve his punishment.

Chief Bogo: Alright everyone! Disperse and get back to work! The city isn't going to protect itself!

The officers head back to their duties.

Chief Bogo: Wilde, Hopps... I have never felt prouder to have such outstanding officers with exemplary conduct within my police department. This day will remain etched in my memory, especially after the events that have just happened.

Nick: It feels so good to have your superior's unswerving trust and support.

Judy: I couldn't agree more!

Chief Bogo: After years of working together as partners and building a high reputation for the ZPD, you arranged this surprise for Judy at my station, which was a highly commendable event, and I hold that in great esteem.

Nick: I was a bit unsure about this first.

Judy: Unsure about?

Nick: Permission denial from Bogo followed by... a rant.

Chief Bogo: I would never prohibit something as significant as a proposal. While I acknowledge that I can be, shall we say, frequently irritable, I do make an effort to attentively consider the needs and wishes of others, striving to be as understanding as I can. Now, I encourage you to return home and lead your lives with grandeur! You are entitled to a one-week break from your professional duties. You have earned it.

Judy: Thank you so much, Chief! That's just so nice of you!

Nick: We'll be back in our uniforms next week then!

Chief Bogo: I've got a briefing tomorrow. I am going to miss you two.

Nick: Good luck with that!

Judy: You keep maintaining justice in our city, chief! We'll rejoin the force very soon!

Chief Bogo: Take care of yourselves.

Bogo leaves the happy couple and walks back upstairs to his office.

Nick: So, Carrots... you're dropping me off or what?

Judy: Of course, my sly fox. I can't believe you went and did this just one day before I'm set to move in with you!

Nick: Talk about perfect timing.

Judy: Let's get going, sly fox.

The couple, happily engaged, departs from the station side by side. Since Nick currently doesn't have a car, Judy has to give him a ride home. She does that graciously.

At Nick's house...

Judy stopped her car right by Nick's house.

Judy: Hey, Nick... thank you for the unforgettable experience. You really know how to make a bunny happy.

Nick: Ah, it's my pleasure, Carrots! This was only the beginning. I'm going to help you move your stuff tomorrow. Finnick and I are going to put in our best effort to fix my car first. I can already tell he's going to get a bit grumpy while we work on it. Regardless, have a fantastic night, dear, and I really appreciate the ride!

Judy: See you!

Nick shares a final kiss with Judy before stepping out of her car. Approximately thirty minutes later, Judy arrives at her apartment and parks. She feels a surge of excitement as she prepares to leave behind years of solitude in her current home. Tomorrow marks a significant transition for her as she bids farewell to her apartment for good. Just one enchanting night stands between her and a fresh start with the fox of her dreams. Sitting in her car, she admires the stunning engagement ring Nick gifted her, noting its quality. After gathering her belongings, she exits the vehicle, takes a deep breath, and gazes up at the starry night sky. She begins her walk toward the apartment entrance. Upon opening the door, an unsettling sensation washes over her, as if someone is watching. She quickly enters, locking the door behind her, and hurries up the stairs. Once she reaches the corridor lined with apartment doors, she glances back down the stairs, scanning for any signs of someone following her. The lobby is empty, shrouded in darkness as the lights have turned off automatically. As she approaches her apartment door, she retrieves her keys, only to be startled by the sound of footsteps echoing behind her.

Judy: Is anyone there?

The footsteps are getting louder.

Judy: Bucky? Pronk? Is that you guys?

She receives no reply. In that moment, she quickly takes her apartment keys and attempts to unlock the door as swiftly as she can, only to be struck in the neck by a dart.

Judy: Agh! What's this?

She extracts the dart from her neck, feeling a wave of anxiety about its impact on her. Uncertain of the shooter's identity or the dart's origin, Judy begins to panic. As her vision blurs and darkens, she fumbles with her key, struggling to unlock the door. With renewed determination, she manages to unlock and open it. However, the dart's effects intensify, causing her to collapse to the ground, overwhelmed by a profound weakness. It feels as though her body is running on empty, on the verge of shutting down.

Judy: What's…..going...on?

She attempts to crawl deeper into the room, but with each passing second, her strength diminishes. She reaches the bedroom, only to have a shadow loom over her from behind. The silhouette resembles that of a fox...

Judy: Nick…..help….me….

Judy subsequently loses consciousness, and a masked figure enters her room, dressed in pitch black clothes. The intruder circles around Judy, ensuring she is completely unresponsive. It is at this moment that the stalker removes his mask, revealing himself as Blake Thunder. Judy's hand lies outstretched on the floor, with her engagement ring prominently visible on her finger. Blake notices it and kneels beside her.

Blake: It cannot be...

He lightly grabs her paw to take a closer look at the ring...

Blake: Nick, you have truly shown her what she means to you. Just... what am I doing here?! This is NOT me...

Blake gently lifts Judy from the floor and lays her down on her bed, surrounded by her beloved carrot and fox plush toys. He tucks her in with a blanket before exiting the room, tears welling in his eyes as he abandons his mission. 

Two hours later... at the Savage Residence 

As dawn approaches, Jack is seated in his office chair, his feet resting on the table. A briefcase filled with cash sits atop it, awaiting Blake's arrival. Suddenly, Jack hears the sound of his two bodyguards being subdued at the doorway. He swiftly retrieves a gun from his desk drawer. 

Jack: What the hell was that? Willie? Ronnie? You okay out there?

The door swings open as Blake enters, leaving a trail of bloodied footprints in his wake.

Jack: BLAKE?! You're back already?! Where is she?

Blake places his weapons on Jack's table.

Blake: I am retiring for the greater good.

Jack: Wait, slow down there! What are you doing?! 

Blake: I am not going to run errands for you while you sit here comfortably. 

Jack: Where's she?! 

Blake: Just give it a rest, will you rabbit? 

Jack: What have you done to my boys out there?

Blake: Take a deep breath. Just these two have departed from this world. The others are still alive and well. My target, Judy Hopps, got engaged, and I have no intention of coming between her and the fox she cares for. 

Jack: That miserable fox snatched her away from me, and you completely deserted your mission! You promised you would deliver her to me!

Blake: I've had a change of heart. She truly deserves a brighter future with Nick, one that she wouldn't have if she were taken and brought here. Honestly, if you want her, you should go after her yourself. I don't want to be the reason she's torn away from Nick. The best advice I can give you is to try to move on, Jack. She's happier without you.

Jack: How could you do this to me? That fox…. I am going to make sure he is left grief-stricken after I find someone more trustworthy who can kidnap her for me. You failed me, Blake. You really did. I trusted you!!!

Jack focuses intently on Blake, but in an instant, Blake disarms him and sends his weapon flying across the room.

Blake: Jack, I really don't want to have to toss you out of the window. Pay close attention: if you dare to threaten my angel Regina or continue spying on us, I'll return, and you'll encounter a side of Blake you've never seen before—the ruthless killing machine from the past!

He pulls a knife from his pocket and makes a deep incision in his arm to demonstrate to Jack that he is invulnerable.

Author's note: For those interested in Blake's journey and the origins of his wound regeneration ability, check out my fanfiction titled "Zootopia: Operation Thunderbolt."

Jack: What are you doing?

The wound heals completely...

Jack: Impossible... how?

Blake: I don't feel pain, and I can't be harmed. But you, on the other hand, are quite vulnerable and defenseless. You and your friends out there are weak. Don't make me return and massacre you all!

Jack: You were in such a terrible state, bleeding and on the brink of death when Kyle cut open your stomach! What the bloody hell happened to you?

Blake: This isn't your business, so shut the hell up or things might get really rough. To me, you're just a nobody.

Jack: Blake…. I thought we were friends... partners in crime... best friends forever...

Blake: Our friendship ended long ago. You don't want to see me ever again. And this is MINE! 

He snatches the briefcase from the table with his money in it.

Jack: Are you really planning to take that undeserved money with you as well?

Blake: You know what? You're right, I really don't deserve this. It's merely a way to make up for all the time I've spent dealing with your nonsense. Oh, and don't try to kidnap that bunny; otherwise, the whole ZPD force is going to be hunting for a heartbroken, hopeless single bunny called Jack. 

Jack: Leave my property! You haven't changed at all! You're still that cold-blooded, avaricious hitman! We may not see each other anymore, but I just want to let you know that you will never escape your past! It lives in you, and it will haunt you forever!

Blake no longer pays attention to anything Jack says and storms out of the room, forcefully closing the door behind him. As he strides down the hallway, he is met with Jack's enraged shouts, punctuated by the sound of items crashing in his office. Blake makes his way out of the mansion, walking past Jack's guards, who remain unaware of the turmoil. However, another rabbit named Damon notices him and senses that something is wrong. Damon is a completely black rabbit with crimson eyes and three distinct scars on his face. He quickly rushes back into the mansion and ascends the stairs. Upon reaching the upper level, he finds two lifeless guards, bloodied and sprawled near Jack's office door. Damon hurries into the room to check on Jack, who has caused significant destruction. Jack stands on the balcony, staring into the night sky while smoking, surrounded by the remnants of his chaos.

Damon: JACK! What just happened here? 

Jack: We had a disagreement. I lost a good friend today. 

Damon: Did he bring you the princess? 

Jack: He abandoned his mission and took the money. I could have had her...

Damon: I'm going after him! He will pay for his treachery! 

Damon turns around and walks out...

Jack: STOP! 

Damon pauses briefly in one spot before turning around and re-entering Jack's office. After finishing his cigarette, Jack goes back inside and takes a seat at his desk.

Damon: You cannot allow him to escape the consequences of his actions, can you? He has forfeited his right to the money, yet he still took it without hesitation!

Jack: He betrayed me, dumped our friendship, and walked away just like that. You may ask me, Am I really going to let him live after what he has done? You bet your ass I am. And you know why? 

Damon: Why? Just WHY? He cannot be allowed to live a fabulous life with that money! 

Jack: I let him go because he did something I can't really explain, and owning a lot of money will not really make him a happier fox. I can see him submit to his own mental issues. His home imprisonment will destroy him.

Damon: What was his plan? Didn't you mention that you'd support him through that tough punishment he was sentenced with by giving him a bunch of cash for kidnapping Judy?

Jack: You don't need to know the nasty shit I've seen. And no, money will not free him from his guilt. All I wanted was Judy, and it is YOU who is going to capture her for me instead. 

Damon: Me? But you said I was "inadequate" for that job!

Jack: That was before the friendship between me and Blake lost its meaning. Now is your chance to prove yourself and your capabilities, Damon. You get me that girl, and I will richly reward you.

Damon: Holy smoke, how much money do you have?

Jack: Since Blake took care of my favorite bodyguards, I don't have to shell out cash for those two dead guys anymore. So, I've got enough to pay you for getting this job done. Bring her to me unscathed! This newly established organization will keep growing as we continue running illegal activities. One day I shall be as powerful as Raphael Roarlington was. 

Damon: And I'll always be there supporting you and fighting alongside you. So, when can I get her? Just give the word, and she will be yours in no time! 

Jack: Soon…..

Damon: And...what about her love? 

Jack: HER LOVE? There is no such thing as "her love"! I would prefer that you refrain from referring to that individual in such a manner.

Damon: My apologies, boss... 

Jack: Wilde will regret proposing to her!

Damon: So, she got engaged. I will separate them from each other for good. She will be yours, Jack. You can count on me. 

Jack retrieves a whiskey bottle along with two shot glasses, pouring the amber liquid into each. Damon lifts his glass, and the two share a toast, their glasses meeting with a satisfying clink. They drink in unison, marking the rise of the new crime lord's influence and reputation.

Jack: For our dazzling future!

Damon: Can't wait to unleash my true potential! 

Although Zootopia's notorious criminal mastermind from the Roarlington brotherhood has been eliminated, Jack is resolute in his ambition to take his place. 

A few hours later at Judy's apartment...

As the sun begins to crest the horizon, Judy gradually awakens from the effects of the tranquilizer darts administered by Blake. She lies in bed, feeling weak and disoriented. Suddenly, she sits up, jolted by the memories of the previous night, struggling to separate reality from what felt like a nightmare.

Judy: What a spine-chilling nightmare! It felt so real. I need to increase my daily intake of carrot juice.

She stretches extensively while yawning before rising from her bed. The first action she takes is to grab her carrot-shaped phone. After picking it up, she dials Nick's number. Although Nick's phone begins to ring, he does not respond immediately. Deep in sleep, he is cocooned in his blanket, snoring loudly until the ringing and vibrating of his phone jolt him awake. He answers the call with a groggy voice.

Nick: This is Officer Wilde; how may I help you? 

Judy: It's your dumb bunny calling here...wake up, sly fox! 

Nick shakes his head, coming to the realization that he is not in his office.

Nick: Carrots! What's up, darling? What time is it? 

Judy: It's half past six; I just wanted to hear your voice, and given the fact that I am finally moving to your new house today, it is making me jazzed! 

Nick: Awww, you know, I didn't expect a call from you this early in the morning. It came like a bolt from the blue. How was your night? 

Judy: Unsettling. I had... a nightmare. At least I hope it was a nightmare because it felt so real...

Nick: A nightmare? Was it about Chief Bogo's deadly, emotionless, empty stare? 

Judy: How I wish it was about that. It was worse. I feel like a wreck, as if I didn't sleep at all. 

Nick: You won't be getting any more of those once you move into my house. So, now that we are both awake, I am going to take a quick shower before going to your apartment. You are saying goodbye to it today; isn't it wonderful? 

Judy: You bet it is! But how do you intend to come over? This metropolis is huge, and you said your car broke down...

Nick: Oh, me and Finnick already fixed our van last night. We are going to need it to move some of your stuff to my house after all. I may be a bit dozy from all the hard, strenuous effort that we put into fixing the darn thing, but nothing will stop me from seeing you again today! I cannot wait to see that beautiful, fluffy face of yours! 

Judy: Don't make me fall in love twice! 

Nick: I can already see your face reddening, Carrots.

Judy: You won't see anything from all the fluff I have on it! 

Nick: That's a good one, hun. Go, do your morning routine before this sly fox comes over to pick you up and your goodies! I'll be there in the blink of an eye, so you better get ready! 

Judy: Come and get your princess! I'll be waiting, sweetie! 

After ending their phone call, the two proceed with their morning routines, which include exercising, showering, and enjoying breakfast. At a certain point during the morning, Judy hears a knock at her door. Her excitement piques. She approaches the door. As she reaches for the doorknob, she notices something strange: the door had been unlocked all along. With a concerned expression, she opens the door, but her anxiety quickly dissipates, or at least lessens, when she sees her beloved fox standing there, gazing down at her with a broad smile.

Nick: What's that look on your face? Disappointed I am not the pizza delivery guy? I am here to pick up my bunny princess and take her on an unforgettable journey of a lifetime! 

Judy: You are far more special and important to me than some random pizza delivery guy. I am so happy to see you!!! 

Nick: Come here! 

She leaps into his embrace, wrapping her arms around him firmly before she receives a passionate kiss from him. He gently sets her back on her feet afterward.

Nick: Never in a million years did I think I would fall in love with a bunny. Me? A con artist turned police officer. It somehow doesn't add up, right? 

Judy: You are a living miracle, Nick. The best thing to ever happen to me in my pursuit of becoming a ZPD officer is meeting you. Seriously. You've come a long way ever since your first day at the ZPD. Now, let's... let's gather my stuff and move out of this place at once...

Nick observes that something is amiss with her; the nervous inflection in her voice makes him ask about her emotions.

Nick: Hun, what's the matter? 

Judy: I realized I left the door unlocked the whole night. I have a hunch that someone was trying to kidnap me last night... I don't normally leave the door unlocked for the night. I am starting to think the "dream" I had wasn't even a nightmare; it was real.

Nick: C'mon, honey. It's nothing. We can all be forgetful sometimes. If there was really someone who would try to kidnap you, you wouldn't even be here right now. Look, did someone even steal anything? 

She is beginning to experience brief and rapid flashbacks of her night.

Judy: I checked my belongings, and everything seems to be untouched. But still, I can barely remember what happened after I walked into my room. And it's not everything. I had a feeling I was being watched the whole time before entering the room, and when I walked in, boom, I collapsed on the floor, and a silhouette of a fox was cast over me from behind before I blacked out. This is just so alarming.

Nick: Whatever it was that you had to endure over the night, it was quite possibly just a bad dream. You are here with me without a single scratch on your body; this is all that matters, Carrots. I highly doubt someone wanted to harm you or steal anything. You still got that engagement ring, right? 

She shows him the engagement ring on her finger.

Judy: It's...right here...

Nick: Now, let me tell you something. You are the most valuable and eye-catching treasure in this very room, along with that ring that cost me a fortune. Was the ring stolen? No, what about you? NOPE! You're here, and I am staring once again deep into your charming eyes that truly warm my heart. 

Judy: It's moments like this why I fell in love with you, Nick. I hope you are right, though. They are not getting their dirty paws on this tantalizing bunny treasure! Let's pack my stuff and leave this place for once. It's starting to give off some sinister and unpleasant vibes for me after that night. 

Nick: Let's get to it then; your new home awaits! And Carrots, one last thing. If there's really someone trying to do something nasty with you, just know that I will be always there to protect you and drag you out of trouble whenever it emerges. I don't mean to brag, but we are ZPD's best officers. We bring out fear in every criminal that hears about our names! You'll be safe with me, my sweetest little cup of carrot juice! 

Nick brings a sense of security to Judy, evident in the broad smile she wears. Together, they start packing up the apartment, carefully placing Judy's cherished fox and carrot plushies into bags alongside her books, medals, and other treasured items. 

Thirty minutes later... 

Judy exits the apartment building for the final time as Nick secures the van after loading a few cardboard boxes filled with her belongings.

Nick: And she is packed and about to serve her purpose! Do not fail me now! 

Judy: The first thing we are going to do after our break ends is invest in a new car...

Nick: Don't say such a thing in front of her; she is very hypersensitive.

Nick taps the back of the van.

Nick: I'll be your one and only owner till the end of times, girl...

Judy: I think you meant to say that you will be MY owner.

Nick blushes for a bit.

Nick: Exactly!

He gives Judy a playful wink, and together they climb into the van, filled with joy and anticipation as they embark on a new chapter in their lives. 

Several hours later at Jack's mansion... 

Jack stands on the balcony, smoking once more, having instructed some of his men to tidy up the chaos he created in his office during a fit of anger. The bodies of the two deceased guards have also been removed. At one point, Damon enters the office and strides over to the balcony. Dressed in a tailored black suit and carrying a briefcase, he approaches Jack from behind.

Damon: I am ready, boss.

Jack: Very good! You know what to do; I can't wait forever! Bring me the bunny of my dreams so the wounds on my heart can successfully heal. My scouts have reported she has already moved in with that fox. And remember, bring her to me UNSCATHED! Should she sustain even the slightest injury or exhibit any signs of mistreatment, I will hang your head on the wall of shame! Don't expect me to treat you with indulgence in case of such failure! This is a kidnapping mission, not an assassination!

Damon: Damn you boss! You know violence drives me. I can barely finish any job without getting my suit soaked in blood! You better have a hefty paycheck ready to be paid out to me! 

Jack: I am a refined and fair man, Damon. You get the job done the way I want; you will be the richest member of my clan, period. 

Damon: And what about the fox? 

Jack: I want to make him suffer and feel like he has lost everything after we kidnap Judy. Just immobilize him and let him succumb to desperation alone, with a broken heart! 

Damon: Be aware that if I leave him alive, he will be on the hunt for the kidnapper with the ZPD behind his back. Are you sure about this boss? 

Jack: I want to be the last man he sees before I personally take him down. He is mine. Your only concern is Judy. Now hit the ground running!

Damon: Consider it done. 

Damon grabs his briefcase and exits the room, leaving Jack gazing out at the entire courtyard, lost in deep thoughts. As evening descends, the newly engaged couple begins their life together under one roof. The sun is nearly set, and shadows gradually envelop the kingdom. Nick and Judy have just completed preparing their dinner.

Nick: That was one helluva exciting cooking session!

Judy: Just wait till I have unveiled my top secret recipes to you further down the road!

Nick: I am convinced that by using those ingredients from your parents' farm, you will conjure up the most wholesome food in existence. 

Judy: You know I will take good care of my sly fox! Enjoy! 

The two then take a seat and begin their dinner. After thirty minutes, they move to the living room, where they settle on the couch to enjoy some television together. However, an unsettling feeling soon arises, indicating that something is wrong.

Judy: Nick…

Nick grabs the TV remote and mutes the TV to hear better.

Nick: Someone is in our backyard...

Judy: Should we investigate? 

Nick: Oh hell, take cover! 

At that instant, two tear gas grenades are fired through the rear windows, landing squarely in the living room. Before Nick and Judy can take cover, the grenades detonate, enveloping the entire room in a dense cloud of smoke. They begin to cough violently, their vision completely obscured. Disoriented, they wander aimlessly around the room, desperately trying to find one another and escape. It is at this moment that Damon crashes through the window, armed with a dart gun and a stun gun, wearing a mask.

Nick: Carrots! Are you okay? Say something! 

Judy: I'm over here! What's going on? 

Damon approaches Nick and delivers a powerful electric shock using a stun gun, incapacitating him momentarily as he collapses to the ground. Meanwhile, Judy manages to open the window, reducing the intensity of the smoke.

Judy: Nick?! 

As the smoke begins to dissipate, Judy spots Nick lying on the ground, with Damon positioned directly beside him.

Judy: Who are you?! What do you want?!

Damon remains silent as he launches several darts at Judy, who swiftly ducks behind the couch to evade them. Despite her efforts, one dart hits her leg. She quickly removes it, but the tranquilizer has already taken effect, leaving her leg feeling numb and weak. Although she manages to stand, her injured leg is not in the best shape.

Judy: So, it was YOU last night?!?! What do you want from me?! GO AWAY! 

Damon: You got an invitation from one of your acquaintances, or perhaps old friends. You are coming with me, pretty face. 

Nick: Not so fast! 

Nick reaches for his leg, trying to trip the rabbit. Damon remains steadfast and delivers another shock to Nick. Now incapacitated on the ground, Nick's condition only serves to enrage Judy, making her take a risk and charge at Damon.

Judy: That's enough! Don't touch my fox anymore, you monstrosity! 

She lunges at Damon in an attempt to take him down, but he zaps her with his stun gun while she's in the air. He then throws her to the side, causing her to collide with the furniture and hit her head.

Damon: Nice try, sweetheart. You are no match for this quick-witted gentleman. Now stop resisting and make this easier for both of us!

Blood trickles down her forehead as she struggles to get back on her feet, but then Damon shoots even more darts at her, hitting her in the back and arms. Meanwhile, Nick regains consciousness and gets up behind Damon. Without Damon noticing, Nick sneaks up, grabs him, and shoves him into the wall, causing him to hit the ground hard.

Nick: This is where the fun ends for you!

Damon stands from the ground, stretching and popping his joints, while Nick glances at Judy with concern as she teeters on the brink of fainting from the darts.

Nick: Hang in there, Judy. 

Nick growls at Damon, getting ready for a tough fight.

Nick: You are digging your very own grave, whoever you are! 

Damon: Kindly step aside and let me claim the body of my target!

Nick: YOUR TARGET? What is this, a hunting mission? I will not allow you to tear our lives apart! I don't know what your intentions are, stranger, but you are never getting my love without walking over my dead body first! 

Damon: I really don't have time for this.

Damon lets out a frustrated sigh as he shoots the last two darts at Nick, both hitting him.

Nick: Oh, for crying out loud! This ain't going to work on me! 

He pulls out the darts from his body and attacks Damon violently, baring all his fangs and claws, ready to slash him. This time, Damon can't evade in time and takes a serious thrashing from Nick, enduring punches and being viciously clawed. Eventually, he's slammed against the wall with such force that his mask shatters, exposing his face. Held firmly against the wall, blood drips down from the injuries inflicted by Nick.

Nick: You messed with the wrong couple! How does it feel to be hurt and deprived of any hope of survival? You don't just come into my house and assault us like that. You clearly don't know who we are. We are cops, you bastard, and I am going to make sure you are locked in a cell for a lifetime!!! 

Damon: You may try, but you will never succeed! 

The impact of the two darts takes hold, leaving Nick feeling quite weak. Seizing the chance to break free from Nick's hold, Damon stomps down hard on his foot and shoves him aside effortlessly, nearly toppling him over. He quickly snatches up a small table nearby and brings it down on Nick's head, causing him to collapse to the ground immediately, knocking him out instantly.

Damon: You lost the upper hand real fast!

He does not waste any more time and proceeds over to Judy by walking over Nick's body. He picks her up and walks out the house from the front door, leaving Nick behind.

Nick and Judy have been separated unexpectedly from each other in the blink of an eye. Nick is left unconscious in the living room. The love of his life has been kidnapped. After roughly an hour, Judy is taken to the Savage Household. It's dark outside, with a full moon in the sky. The spine-chilling, howling sounds of the wolves are heard all around the mansion. Jack is nervously walking around his office, expecting Damon to return with Judy anytime, when one of his guards walks in with an important message.

Guard: Sir, Damon is back!

Jack: He is?

Damon walks in behind him, carrying Judy on his shoulder. 

Damon: Feast your eyes on this, boss. Got the package for you just like you requested! She's still out cold. It wasn't easy to tame this little delicate beast. 

Jack: You did it! Place her on the couch here...

Damon carefully sets her down on the couch and takes a step back. Jack picks up one of the chairs in the room and places it in front of the couch. He sits down, ready to wait for Judy to wake up from her forced sleep.

Damon: Hey boss, just a quick reminder! I'm still waiting for that reward for my hard work. Looking forward to seeing that money come through soon!

Jack: Do I look like I am ready to reward you for bringing her to me?! I want to examine my so-called package first! 

Judy slowly opens her eyes and turns her head to the right, only to see someone she knows almost too well. She appears confused at first but quickly comes to her senses after noticing Jack. She sits up on the couch with mixed emotions...

Judy: J...Jack? It was YOU?! You are the driving force behind this?!

Jack: Just give me a moment to explain everything, dear.

Jack notices a wound on Judy's head.

Judy: What have you done to me? Where's Nick? 

Jack: We don't talk about that fox in this house. What's that on your head? 

Judy just realizes her head is wounded.

Judy: I don't know, how... It was HIM! 

She points at Damon.

Judy: You sent him to capture me, didn't you? This is his doing!

Jack sights in anger, standing up from the chair.

Jack: Damon, what's this? 

Damon: What?! She did this to herself, hopping around the house clumsily like a little scared rabbit while trying to escape from me, a ravenous beast! Now if you excuse me, you have someone to pay... 

Jack: Pay? We talked about this! I told you to bring her to me unscathed, you careless dirty trash bag! 

Jack punches Damon in the face.

Damon: What was that for?! Really? With all due respect, sir, you are overreacting, and this is not how you show your appreciation to someone who was more than willing to undertake this mission. 

Jack delivers another punch, and this time Damon collapses to his knees, blood spilling from his mouth.

Jack: Useless dimwit! I was very particular with my words! You were supposed to deliver her to me without a single scratch! GUARDS! 

Two guards burst into the office ready to obey new orders.

Damon: Seriously now? This is not the payment I expected.

Jack: The only thing I can give you is a severance payment along with a one-way ticket to hell! Our partnership ends here! 

Damon: Just because I unwittingly injured her?! Reconsider this irrational foolish act right now! 

Judy: What is going on?! 

Jack: Hush, sweetheart. I'll get back to our lovely reunion in a minute! Now, where was I? Ah, yes! Damon! My boy! I'll sweep the floor with your blood for hurting my bunny princess! 

Damon stands up to his feet and begins to retreat from the room, carefully stepping backward toward the balcony while the two guards slowly approach him.

Damon: Jack, you are making an irreversible mistake here!

Jack: You are so unlucky because I couldn't care less! Look at her! That wound on her precious head is your undoing! 

Damon: Fine, it's about time someone blew the whistle on your greedy, ungrateful ass! 

Jack: WHAT?! 

Damon leaps from the balcony, landing perfectly on a soft area below before vanishing into the hedge maze. Jack rushes out to the balcony, but it's already too late. Damon has completely disappeared from sight...

Jack: We are not done yet, you coward! I will find you! Shit!

He turns around and walks back, agitated. The guards are standing there, not knowing what to say or do.

Jack: Don't just stand there, idiots! Alert the others and commence the rabbit hunt! Bring that potential whistleblower back to me! We've got some unfinished business with him. We cannot let him expose our criminal underworld and disclose sensitive information to the authorities! 

The guards quickly dash out of the room to let everyone know about Damon's escape, leaving Jack all by himself with Judy.

Judy: You put on quite an overdramatic show.

Jack: You are yet to see blood and thunder, dear.

Judy: Why do I not feel any excitement? With my kidnapper gone after seemingly turning against you for a clear reason, you may want to explain what the hell are you doing! Why am I here? What do you want from me? I thought we'd already gone through a split-up.

Jack: Gone through a split-up...why do I strongly repudiate that remark? Give me a chance to rectify the situation between us!

Judy: Just what are you up to, Jack? I don't want to be involved in your life anymore. I thought you knew this already! 

Jack: I want you back, Judy. You ditched me for what? Just because I had an unconventional set of life goals and one of them was to make sure you'll live your life in magnificence and wealth while being loved unconditionally to the stars and beyond by ME?! 

Judy: You know exactly why I left you! The moment I found out you were involved in dishonest, atrocious activities like killing people, gambling, and working for a clan full of thugs, I knew you were the wrong person to ever touch my heart. I didn't strive my whole life to end up being connected with crimes and such. I am here for justice and order, and so is my real love, Nick, and in case you didn't know, we are getting married, so I have no more reasons to even like you anymore after everything I've been through with him.

Jack: Ouch, that hurts, you know? I don't want to hear that fox's name ever! He's the one responsible for our breakup and the blameworthy person here, not me! He seduced you and stole your heart from me, leaving me in a pit of darkness and emptiness! I expect you to rectify your mistake and join my side. We were destined to be together! That fox isn't your chosen one, Judy. Establishing interspecies relationships should be banned! You are MINE! And I will not give you back your freedom until your heart has accepted me back into your life, but I am afraid that will hardly happen until we have gotten rid of the source of the problem through blood and violence!

Judy feels extremely anxious and worried, making it impossible for her to relax on the couch. She just wants to get out of here as quickly as she can.

Judy: I don't recognize you anymore! What have you become?! You are just as evil as everyone else who's obsessed with wealth and power—you aren't my Nick! 

She tries to stand up but gets lightheaded quickly as she hasn't completely bounced back from the tranquilizer's effects. On top of that, the wound on her head isn't making things any easier for her.

Jack: No! Stay where you are! 

Jack attempts to grab her, but he is pushed away gently by her.

Judy: Stay away from me!

Jack: Judy, stop. You are going to hurt yourself even more! Look at yourself! You still haven't fully recovered yet! Sit down! 

Judy: I don't want to be near a madman, a hitman killing for money! 

She remains standing in one place.

Jack: I abandoned that job a long time ago. I don't kill people these days. I run this underworld as Zootopia's biggest criminal mastermind. Killing is for the criminals and my devoted followers who do that job for me instead in exchange for a better life with no hardship!

Judy: I really don't care! You're still linked to illegal activities and harming others, even if it's not directly! Please let me go! Right now!

Jack: Where exactly do you want to go? Home? You have nowhere to go. That world out there ain't for you, my lovely little peanut. This is your new home. You'll have to accept it whether you like it or not. Once you start loving me the way you did before that fox took you from me, I will make sure your life here will be pretty much limitless and worthwhile. But for now, I will keep you locked up here for days or even weeks. That should give you just enough time for you to see through the fake love and affirmation that fox has given to you and distance yourself from his devious nature and charm. I am going to show your misguided heart who is truly there to love you! 

Judy: Please! Don't do this to me. By keeping me captive, you are making a rod for your own back. Trust me, there will be harsh consequences for you. You can't keep me here forever! The ZPD will be here before you know it! I am tired of your desperation to earn my heart back. And stop talking nonsense about MY FOX! Where's the exit? I am out of here!

She tries to walk out of the room, but Jack grabs her and forces her to sit back down on the couch.

Judy: Stop this madness! Please! 

Jack: You can beg for your freedom and talk to me with pure vehemence all you want. It ain't going to change anything. You belong to me, and me ONLY! Erase that fox from your mind. You ditched me the moment I really thought you were my everything. Please, give me a chance to prove to you that I am the bunny of your dreams, Judy! 

Judy: My heart is not for the taking anymore, and I ditched you for a reason I told you already! You stink of immorality! 

Jack: Okay then, immorality or not, I am leaving you here all alone to ruminate on the value of our relationship. Trust me, I am the one you need, not that fox. And this...this is coming with me! 

Jack grabs Judy's hand and forces the engagement ring off her finger.

Judy: Hey!

Jack: I'll hold onto this. This doesn't look counterfeit or rubbish at all. He really did get you something really pricey! But I'll give you so much more! 

Judy: Get your dirty hands off of it! Its value is far greater than our relationship ever was! 

Jack: You're just so disagreeable; we're going to work on our "sour" relationship to turn it into something beautiful. I refuse to live alone and unwanted anymore. I could not stop thinking about you after the day we met again by chance on the memorial bridge... I will make it up to you, Judy; just give me another chance... I expect you to do the same to me too.

Judy: You are making this really difficult for me. You are the one who screwed up. If only you stayed an agent working for the ZSA instead of choosing the dark side, a path I could not follow for having a righteous soul, we would be an inseparable couple or even married. I am not losing my dignity for this kind of crap. Besides, is it really that hard to understand that I love someone else? Just... just walk away already! I'll escape this place somehow, and you won't even notice! End of discussion! 

Jack: You're loving a con artist, someone who pretends to be a hero in your eyes! That's okay for you?!

Judy: Are you done? I am getting tired of listening to your awkward lies.

Jack: Silence and solitude will be your best friends from now on. Make yourself comfortable. Oh, and don't try to escape. My men out there would eat you alive.

Judy: C'mon, I know you wouldn't allow that.

Jack: Hmmm, fair point.

Jack approaches the door, pausing for a moment to glance back at Judy before stepping outside.

Jack: I will return shortly to clean your wound and put a bandage on it.

Judy: Yeah, whatever.

Jack walks out, leaving Judy by herself in the room. It's at that moment that she breaks down and starts crying. Nick will have to work tirelessly to find Judy and, more importantly, save her from Zootopia's most notorious criminal mastermind. To make matters worse, the mansion is hidden away in a secret location, guarded by ruthless predators who are merciless and fiercely loyal to Jack. Nick will require more than just courage to face the obstacles that lie ahead.