**Undercover Confusion**
Prompt: Zootopia fanfiction Nick and Judy arrest an undercover vice cop so not to blow her cover
The sun was setting over Zootopia, casting a golden hue across the bustling metropolis. As the evening rush hour began, Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps found themselves on a routine patrol in the heart of Little Rodentia. The charming, densely packed neighborhood was always vibrant, filled with shops, restaurants, and the unmistakable energy of its small inhabitants. However, behind the façade of everyday life, an undercurrent of trouble simmered.
“Nick, focus!” Judy said, nudging her partner with a gentle elbow as they walked down the narrow street, her ears perked up.
“I am focused, Carrots,” Nick replied with a smirk, though his gaze wandered a little too frequently toward the nearby pastry shop. The sweet scent of carrot cupcakes wafted through the air and tempted him incessantly.
“Focus means paying attention to what's happening around us, not what’s in the bakery,” Judy teased, rolling her eyes but unable to hide a smile.
As they strolled, a flash of movement caught Judy’s keen eyes. She turned to see a small rodent scurrying down an alleyway, a briefcase clenched tightly against his tiny body.
“Hey, did you see that?” she exclaimed, pointing in the direction.
Nick squinted down the alley, his curiosity piqued. “Yep, and it looks like he’s trying to hide something. Let’s check it out.”
They hurried down the narrow passage, their pawsteps muffled by the uneven pavement. Just as they rounded the corner, they noticed the rodent had stopped and was speaking covertly with a larger figure cloaked in shadows. As Judy and Nick crept closer, they overheard a few crucial words – “deal,” “shipment,” and “tonight.”
“Something’s not right here,” Nick whispered, his ears twitching in anticipation. “Looks like a drug deal gone sideways.”
“Let’s not blow this,” Judy murmured, her heart racing. “We need to confirm what’s going on first.”
Just then, the larger figure stepped into a shaft of light, revealing a striking female rabbit in a dark leather jacket, a badge clipped to her belt. It was Officer Mia Falco, an undercover vice cop Judy had heard rumors about. But the fact she was in the middle of a deal made Judy’s instincts flare up.
“Nick, that’s Mia! We can't let her blow her cover!”
“I get it, Carrots,” Nick whispered back. “But how do we intervene without exposing her?”
“Let’s take them down together. It’s our job to protect the city, and that includes our fellow officers.”
Nick nodded, appreciating her determination. In one swift movement, they drew their badges and announced their presence at the mouth of the alley.
“ZPD! Nobody move!”
The rat and Officer Falco turned, their eyes widening in surprise. The rat darted past them, making a break for it, but the two officers were quicker. Nick tackled him to the ground, pinning him down as Judy cuffed him.
“Don’t be reckless! There’s still—” Judy began but suddenly felt a sharp nudge. Mia had fumbled an object from her coat pocket, a small vial containing a suspicious-looking powder.
“Gotta go!” Mia exclaimed, darting in the opposite direction of the alley. In an instant, she had forgotten all about her cover and was now a suspect in the eyes of her colleagues.
“Hey! Stop!” Judy shouted, chasing after her.
Nick glanced between the cuffed rat and Judy. “What do I do with him?”
“Watch him!” Judy called back, not slowing her pace.
Mia was quick, her agility perfectly honed from years of undercover work. Judy followed closely, staying on her tail. They whipped around the corner and down another narrow alley, where streetlights flickered ominously overhead. As they entered a less populated part of town, Mia ducked behind a dumpster, trying to shake off her pursuer.
“Hold it right there! You can’t run from us!” Judy shouted, her heart pounding.
Mia fixed Judy with an intense gaze, a mixture of frustration and fear in her eyes. “You don’t understand! I’m close to bringing down a big drug ring! I can’t be exposed!”
Judy took a step forward, her determination unwavering. “You were about to blow your cover, Mia! Let us help you!”
“Help?” Mia scoffed, glancing over Judy’s shoulder. “How do I know you won’t just arrest me like everyone else would?”
“Because we’re not like everyone else,” Nick called out, hastily catching up. “We know you’re not a criminal. We’ll help you finish this, as long as you’re straight with us.”
Mia hesitated, her emotions swirling amidst the chaos. “They—They’re expecting a shipment tonight. If we can get ahead of them, we might just take them down!”
“You mean we might have to play along?” Judy asked, her voice steady. “Act like you’re interested in making the buy?”
Mia nodded, her expression softening. “Yeah, but it’s risky. If they realize I’m with the police…”
“Then we’ll make sure they don’t find out,” Nick said, stepping confidently closer. “You need backup. Just let us in.”
After a moment of tense silence, Mia sighed, realizing they were right. “Fine. But we do this my way, or not at all.”
“Deal,” Judy said, a glimmer of relief in her eyes.
Nick flashed a playful grin. “Alright then, undercover cops, reporting for duty.”
Within the next hour, they found themselves back in the alley, disguises hastily thrown together and adrenaline pumping. They listened intently as Mia communicated with her contacts via hidden earpiece, guiding them in positioning themselves perfectly for the upcoming sting operation.
As the minutes ticked by, the air grew thick with anticipation. The stakes were high, and Judy felt her heart race in unison with the pulsing lights from the city above.
“Here they come!” Mia murmured, her ears trained to the approaching vehicles.
The trio braced themselves, ready to intercept the criminals and protect the city they loved. United in purpose, they stood together against the shadows, determined to restore safety to Zootopia, knowing that sometimes it took more than badges to protect their own.
