Man, I've been a bit out of the loop when it comes to Zootopia fanfiction, and this really solidifies it. I only just now found out and read this. Believe me, I remembered The Redemption of Gideon Grey because it is one of my all time favorites.

I love the characterization and the setting of this. Bunny borough fics are fun and it's great to see Judy's old classmates (even though everyone seems to forget poor Jaguar). The dialog is fun and natural, from the interruptions to the petty arguments. I dunno what you are up to these days but I want you to know that I love your work. I hope you you keep writing.

cielos y ahora en que andan hay chispas

shoot didn't expect that I don't guess

This is a great chapter. I liked the tenseness as Gideon arrived at Travis’ place and that he wondered if it was a trap. The awkwardness as Gideon comes in and they settle in feels natural to their situation. I liked their moments of conflict and while Travis still holds some prejudice, he apologizes. Being in jail with all kinds of mammals and being forced to hang out with those he can, it makes sense that the experience would soften Travis on that matter. I do like the hints that they might reconcile after this drama is over. The New Society group sure sounds ominous – their operation to subtly elect leaders secretly holding their beliefs and the voter fraud accusation sounds like you are taking a bit of inspiration from real life current events. That makes me wonder if Bernice had been re-evaluating her family’s anti-predator views and she got killed by one of that group’s members.

The antics with Belle and Aaron around hurrying the surveillance footage up and Belle teasing him about Judie was amusing. I can’t wait for Gideon to tell them about the New Society group. The slight uncertainty of Gideon and Belle identifying the vehicle feels natural for a brief glimpse. Checking the license plate info is a tetchy issue, I wonder how legal it is for them to be investigating on their own, especially with Belle as a sister to the victim. The tension when Bobby senses something is good and I’m surprised by the attack of the black hare. It feels natural for Gideon to tell the others to stay back but unsurprising Belle joins the fight. The fight nicely shows the struggle between civilians and what seems to be a professional fighter, even with bigger people by their side. I was amused Aaron complained not to take the fight into the main store.

Good thing the mysterious fox figure came to the rescue. It seems like he was trying to get away but that’s not happening. I was shocked that the figure was Nick. Maybe it should have been obvious, with mentions that Nick isn’t available, but it never occurred to me. Gideon’s brother came to mind. I wonder how Nick will get along with this investigation and how he would interact with Judy when she comes, since it’s hinted their relationship is on the rocks? I look forward to finding out in the next chapters.

I’m glad you’re continuing this story. It continues to intrigue. I would have reviewed this chapter earlier but got distracted. I like Judy is apparently going to come over and amused she lectured Gideon on not using the phone while driving. Sounds like her. I do like Gideon brought up the theory Bernice was killed in a breakup and the Thumper family retaliated, only to renege when seeing Belle’s reaction and Judy to agree it’s not totally valid. I look forward to how Judy deals with the mystery in person.

Constable Brerington seems like a reasonable person in his position, not able to get the tape from the store right away and not having any of Gideon’s posse join him in the O’Hare interview. The mixed feelings from Belle and the others is understandable, as Brerington seems slow-going yet the others understand he has limited resources. I like Gideon realized the owners of the store with the important camera might be relatives of Aaron Longfellow, and he texted him about it. Belle teasing Aaron still nurses a crush on Judy is amusing. It is a surprise when Travis texts him. I kind of knew he was gonna show up, since his name is among those featured in the character focus list, so I look forward to how he fits in in the next chapter.

I can't decide if it's more surprising or fitting that the mystery mammal is Nick...either way, great entrance for him to show up in, and good to know he along with soon Judy will be about to help. Whoever the hare is that's now out on the floor, it's nothing good that he's got behind him...and I get the feeling Travis' mention form prison is closer to the money than one might think considering it was a prey mammal that was killed first (as far as we know).

The writing in this story is well above the average for this site, and if it was engaging enough for me to run through the last story in entirety, it's more than enough for me to stick around for this one, no matter how often updates are. Catch my fancy, you've got a permanent loyal follower, so fret not about losing everyone :)

Wouldn't have pinned Gideon as one to be able to manage such an underhanded move as that, but points for him to do so. And I'm kind of hoping like some of the others are that Aaron gets an earful from Judy just because it would be funny. Curious what Travis has to do with the situation at present, considering that's quite a coincidentally timed call...

Great chapter. The banter between Gideon and his friends and brother was fun. Gideon having a bit of trouble pining down the rabbits’ colors is natural for a quick and startling event. Colt’s police scanner habit nicely comes into play when he points out the store security camera can see the road. It feels like the kind of quirk that would happen in real life. I don’t expect it would be easy to get, or that someone might intercept it before them. I’m a bit surprised Mike Robins is out on parole, since I remember he intentionally ran over Nick and that could be an attempted murder charge. Wonder his place in all this.

Judy’s suggestion to contact the roommate is sound. I did like Gideon’s nervousness with picking up Belle. The conversation with Cynthia is as awkward as such a call would be, especially from strangers. I wonder what Bernice had to tell her boyfriend. That her boyfriend was Silver O’Hare is shocking. I wonder if their connection had anything to do with her murder. In any case, I look forward to seeing more clues in the next chapter.

Cool! I’m glad to see this update!

i just reread this whole thing a short while ago so im super happy it updated. great chapter, can't wait for the next one!

I will be waiting for the next update to this awesome fic.

Great Chapter. A week or two back, I refreshed chapter 5 on a whim to see if there would be an update and there was this chapter, from around nineteen minutes ago at that time. I did guess right the dart wasn’t fatal, though it seems O’Hare’s been put out of commission from spilling any beans for now. Brerington’s idea the Thumpers might be involved in the hit makes Belle understandably angry but it’s a logical course to take with their reputation and the limited information available. It was interesting to see Gideon try to think this out.

Belle and Benny’s exchange was appropriately tense and his talk with Gideon was weird but interesting. You paint a nice scene with Gideon, Bobby, and Sharla hanging out in the shade while the setup for the debate/town hall goes on in the background. I enjoyed the banter. It seems understandable that Sharla would agree with seeing the Thumpers as suspects. Benny’s calm with Bernice’s death is odd but he could be reserved. Or he isn’t too chuffed because going to college turned Bernice into a raging socialist. :p Anyway, Colt cutting in trying to get into the debate is amusing, though I can’t help wondering if it’s one of those background events that’ll be more important later on. Bernice’s death being used for the campaign does seem underhanded though since Thumper’ parents presumably signed off on it, it’s less sketchy. I can imagine Belle being ticked by this though. Parsley using “bunny” is a natural use of subtle bias in a campaign and is more sketchy.

What Gideon overhears in the bathroom is interesting. So two people connected to this conspiracy are bunnies. You do a good job of only giving details to show them as suspects and no other hints of what they’re up to. Poor Gideon. Having to with his head near a bathroom floor must be hell for his nose. The fox hiding in a closet was a surprise – is it Mike Robins? Colt? Nick? I kind of doubt the last one, since it’s hinted they’ll be only side characters in this story, but I’m curious. For all I know, it could be a completely new character. Aligned with who? I look forward to more clues in the next chapter.

This was really good! Looking forward to reading the next chapter!

Nice chapter. You did well with detailing the environment of the Icy Koala and using that to detail what Bobby has been up to. The cousin-romance hullabaloo was amusing, as was Belle retorting she’s taking the mickey out of Gideon and her brother equally for that. Sharla literally walking in with a pile of extra work feels like something that would happen in the movie. Belle has the natural reaction to being asked if she’s well.

The explanation of who Silver O’Hare is and his possible connection to Bernice lays out the information in an interesting manner. It is good of the others to caution seeing O’Hare as the murderer. I did like Sharla couldn’t resist poking at Belle for the anti-pred protests and Belle is either in denial or doesn’t see the forest for the trees. Gideon was right to get things back on track. Bobby and Sharla being unwillingly roped in to the investigation is amusing.

Gideon and Belle have contrasting yet natural mindsets when it comes to not scaring O’Hare. You describe his house well. It does give him character. There was tenseness with O’Hare not answering the doorbell, Gideon spotting movement in the window, and O’Hare being aggressive. His behavior toward Belle was a bit baffling. You did well to send up the shock of him being darted and Gideon and Belle being fired at before the car sped away. I kind of doubt O’Hare would be dead from a dart but who knows, poison might be in there. Whatever the case, this certainly raised the stakes and I look forward to reading the next chapter.

Nice chapter. You describe how Judy looks from the video call well. Her and Gideon catching up feels in-character and the chaos of many city events sounds realistic enough to keep her and Nick away from Bunnyburrow. Judy pushing the camera to her face when the murder is mentioned sounds like her. I like that though she is distasteful of Belle, she’s sympathetic to her loss and wants to help in the limited way she can. The relationship issue is interesting. I wonder what it is? As much as banter is part of their bond, I could it causing conflict if going too far. Though Gideon is gracious enough to keep his nose out of it.

I did like Gideon was confused for why Belle suddenly asked for the vehicle to stop but stayed with her on the bridge and tried to listen as she mourned in her own way. Her talking through her feelings by mentioning the log does feel like how someone would mourn. Bobby’s appearance is a pleasant surprise. His friendliness feels like the sort a big guy (At least in relation to Bunnyburrow neighbors) in music would have. Sharla’s rumor related to Bernice is interested, so it’s only understandable Belle would want to learn about it. I look forward to seeing where it takes the story in the next chapter.