AN: And so we come to the end. Thank you all for reading this and I hope you enjoyed it. Expect more Zootopia fics from me, but mostly one shots for awhile before I do something like this again.
Disclaimer: I do not own Zootopia
"STOP!"
Both Nick and Fluffypants turned around towards a section of the crowd where everyone watched as an exhausted and panting rabbit pushed her way out and placed her paws on her knees as she stopped to catch her breath. Nick felt his heart sink and worry creep over him as Judy looked at him with a glare that spoke of only one thing: fury.
She slowly straightened herself and stomped her way towards Nick who was debating which was worse, getting stabbed or an angry Judy. Lord Fluffypants, realizing who this is, bowed and spoke, "Lady Hopps, it is a pleasure to me-"
"Out of my way," said Judy as he pushed him aside as if he was just yesterday's trash.
She was just a foot away from Nick when he said, "Carrots, I know your angry but I can expl-"
SLAP!
The entire crowd, and most of those watching on the news, winced and went "oooooh" upon seeing Judy slap Nick's face as hard as she could. Nick barley kept himself standing as he rubbed his left cheek. "Okay, I deserved that."
"You deserved so much more, Nickolas P. Wilde!" shouted Judy at the top of her lungs. "What the hell do you think you are doing?!"
"I'm… trying to prevent you from getting married?" said Nick, sheepishly while raising his paws.
"By getting yourself killed?! Are you this really this stupid?! This has to be the most reckless, idiotic and insane thing you ever did!" shouted Judy, poking him in the chest with each insult.
"Even that time we pretended to be pizza delivery guys for that crack house?" asked Nick.
"Yes!" shouted Judy, rubbing her temples. "I cannot even begin to tell you how stupid that was."
"Well, it would have worked if you kept your police radio off. We barely got away with our lives that time," pointed out Nick, huffing. "Besides, you're the one who came up with that brilliant plan of faking a pregnancy to expose a baby selling ring."
"Hey, that watermelon under the shirt thing could have worked if your tail hadn't tripped me and made me fall!" shouted Judy, blushing.
Nick smirked. "It was kinda funny to see everyone freak out when that watermelon broke."
"Yeah, it was," giggled Judy before she turned serious. "Wait, what am I talking about?! Back to this whole stupid duel thing! How did you even get this to happen?! You're not of noble blood!"
"Um," Nick rubbed the back of his head. "I… kinda am…"
"… what?" said Judy, deadpan.
"See, I might have neglected to tell you and most people I know that I'm a descendent of Robin Hood… and now that I said that on the news," Nick nodded over to the camera crew while the reporter was looking like she hit a gold mine in her career with this whole duel, "I'm going to get worshiped as the next messiah by foxes."
Judy rubbed her head. "Okay, fine. Your noble and all that, but that doesn't excuse you for coming out here and risking your life for me!"
"I risk my life with you all the time on the job!" countered Nick.
"Yes, but this is not a case! This is you fighting against one of the best swordfighters in the nation who could have killed you first chance he got!" shouted Judy as she threw her hands up in the air and backed off a bit.
"Um, excuse me," said Lord Fluffypants raising a finger. "We were in a the middle of a-"
"Shut up!" shouted both Judy and Nick before glaring at each other. Fluffypants gave a small "ok" before backing away.
"Judy, I had to do this! I couldn't let him marry you!" shouted Nick, growling.
"And what if you failed?! What if you died?!" screamed Judy, as a few tears tripped from her eyes that made Nick frown. "How do you think I would have to live with that?! Knowing my best friend died because I couldn't find a damn way out of this stupid marriage! You shouldn't have done this!"
"But I had to!" shouted Nick.
"Why?!"
"Because I love you, Judy!" Screamed Nick as loud as he could.
A few gasps were heard as eyes widened and everyone looked at Nick who blushed upon realizing what he had shouted out in anger. Over live TV no doubt. Judy's eyes widened as she placed her paws over her mouth. For a long time, Nick stared into those beautiful eyes to see if there was any disgust or horror or anger… but instead he saw only shock and… joy?
"Y-you do?" asked Judy as she lowered her paws and a small smile appeared on her muzzle.
"He does?" asked Lord Fluffypants looking at the both of them.
Nick looked around at the entire crowd waiting on the edge of their seats. It wasn't just them, everyone in Zootopia, and a certain bunny family outside of it, were all waiting for what would happen next. Chuckling, Nick threw away his sword and looked at Judy with the most honest smile he could give. "I love you, Judy Hopps. And I'd rather die than see anybody else have you."
"Oh, Nick," whispered Judy, crying tears of joy as she rushed towards him. "I love you too!"
Before Nick could respond, Judy jumped and hugged him as tightly as she could. Nick, upon realizing what Judy said, also hugged back and felt his heart beating faster. The two best friends looked at each other, eye to eye, and then pressed their lips together for a first kiss. The crowd exploded with cheers as did the entire city as every citizen who watched cheered and hollered of the sight of their two biggest heroes coming together.
"I knew it!" shouted Clawhauser, jumping up and down with his big gut bouncing like a ball. "I knew it! I knew it! I knew it! This is so cute!"
Other officers were clapping their hands while a few who were couples together held them and kissed, caught up in the romantic moment. A few were handing out wads of cash to others who smiled upon winning a huge bet that had been around since Hopps and Wilde became partners.
Chief Bogo rubbed his head with a headache that was coming on, but he was smirking too. Always did think they would make a cute couple. He then turned to Sergeant McHorn and whispered in his ear.
"Damn, lucky bastard," said Finnick as he finished his bear and watched the two kiss. "A rabbit and a fox. Times they are a changing." He then paused and pulled out the application form all signed and dated with his information. Taking a deep sigh, he got off his bar seat and made his way for the door.
He needed to find a good set of clothes for his interview.
Watching the news from her penthouse in Sahara Square, Gazelle saw the kiss and was instantly hit with inspiration for a new song. She pulled out a pen and notepad and began to write as the lyrics wrote themselves.
"Hmm, I should ask Nick and Judy if they want to be in the music video," said the singing sensation as she wrote the title of the song "Wild Hearts" on top.
Meanwhile, a certain carrot farmiling family of two hundred something relatives were watching the news on their big screen TV and were cheering that Judy finally had a boyfriend. The little ones were all excited about meeting "Uncle Nick" again while the older ones were just happy Judy was in love, all while helping their mother deal with their fainted father.
The kiss had finally ended, but what seemed like a few seconds felt like hours. Nick gazed into Judy's eyes and smiled, feeling complete for some reason. Like he had found his second half. "How long?"
"After you graduated," whispered Judy, with a light blush.
"Wow, I didn't even realize until recently," said Nick, lightly touching her cheek. "You sure you want to do this? What about that contract?"
"To hell with it. This isn't the Middle Ages," said Judy, with a giggle. "And if that doesn't work, we'll go with your fake death idea."
"Sly bunny."
"Dumb fox."
"Ahem?"
The two of them quickly looked to their left where a frowning Lord Fluffypants, sword in hand, was glaring at them. Nick gulped as Judy got in front of Nick, fists ready for any trouble. However, to their surprise the young lord smiled and bowed. "Well played, Sir Wilde, you stuck the heart."
The couple looked at each other in confusion as Lord Fluffypants laughed. "I am not so cruel as to split up two mammals who are truly in love. I can see you two love each other very much, and I will not let such a beautiful thing go to waste. There for, I concede the duel to you, Sir Wilde."
"Wow, you mean I win?" asked Nick.
"Yes, such a shame that I will not have Lady Judy as a wife, but I'm sure that I will find a suitable partner," said Lord Fluffypants as his butler took his sword away. Gazing towards Judy, he said, "Lady Hopps? I'm afraid I must return the marriage contract to you and your family. I suggest that your Uncle gets rid of it just in case some other family wishes to take it. Though, seeing this wonderful performance, I doubt that they will risk the wrath of an entire city to do so."
"Thank you, Lord Fluffypanys," said Judy with a smile.
"It is no problem. Now, seeing as I am in Zootopia I might as well see the sights. Farewell," said Lord Fluffypants as he and his butler's left.
Of course that wasn't the end as soon as he did leave, the entire crowd soon overcame the two frightened mammals as pictures were taken and news crews, who had just arrived, struggled to get through.
"Officer Wilde and Hopps! Do you have anything to say?!"
"It's his romance a protest for better mixed racial marriages laws?!"
"How long have you held feelings for each other?!"
"Will this cause any problems with the Fluffypants clan?!"
"Will you be marrying in the future?!"
Nick and Judy held each other as the crowd slowly began to swallow them whole, but the sound of familiar sirens alerted them that backup had arrived. Police officers were pushing the crowd back as an ambulance arrived with two EMT's helping Nick up much to his confusion along with Judy as well. Sergeant McHorn, on the scene with a megaphone, began shouting into it. "Okay, move along people! Move along! Injured officer needing care! Take a hike!"
Judy turned to McHorn who gave her a wink and she smiled back before rushing towards Nick as he was being put into the ambulance.
"I can't believe you ate all the ice cream in that tub," said Judy as she opened the door to their condo. Nick's shoulder was wrapped and patched up while he continued to finish the last of the strawberry ice cream he was given.
"What can I say, nurses love me," said Nick as he ate the last and skillfully tossed it into the trashcan.
Judy smirked and grabbed Nick by his tie as she forced him to lean in closer with a leer in her eyes. "And what about bunny police officers?"
"Well, they love me too," said Nick with a grin before he and Judy kissed. Their kissing slowly became more passionate as Nick took Judy into his arms and made his way towards his bedroom, bumping into a few things before he kicked the door open.
He slammed Judy on the bed and began to undress her while she did the same for him. Before he could remove his shirt, she said, "Wait!"
"What?"
Judy took out her cellphone and called a number. Nick waited until Judy finally connected. "Hey, Chief? Me and Nick are gonna take a week off… yes I know again… but he's wounded and the rules say that he is liable for a week off… and I have how many vacation days again? Great, see you next Monday."
She pressed a button on her phone and tossed it to the side. "Now you can make love to me."
Nick chuckled as he leaned forward and nuzzeled her. "My little Sly Bunny."
"My handsome Dumb Fox."
The two kissed before they got under the covers.
It was one hell of a week.