**A Tight Spot in the Night**

Prompt: Zootopia fanfiction Nick and Judy arrest an undercover vice cop so not to blow her cover during a bust

The neon lights of Zootopia's nightlife flickered ominously on the rain-slick pavement as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde navigated their way through the back alleys of Tundratown. They were on edge, tensions running high as they investigated a string of high-profile drug deals that had begun to plague the city. The city’s trust in its law enforcement was at stake, and the stakes had never been higher. “Do you think we’re going to find anything?” Nick asked, his voice low as they crept past a closed bar where the hum of music spilled into the night. “Hasn’t been a sign of activity yet, but we’re getting close, I can feel it,” Judy replied, her heart racing as she adjusted her police-issued earpiece. “Just remember, we’re not here to cause a commotion. We’re looking for Jane. She’s been undercover for weeks, and if she’s compromised…” Nick nodded, his ears flicking back in concern. Jane was not just any cop; she was a skilled vice officer, known for her courage under fire. “I get it, Carrots. Just tread carefully. In Zootopia, danger has a way of sneaking up on you.” The night deepened, and the two officers wound their way through the labyrinthine streets, both wary and alert. They carried little more than the classic police gadgets, combined with the intuition that made them such a successful team. They were about to uncover something that could tie the ZPD in knots—or could endanger Jane’s life altogether. As they turned a corner, Judy caught sight of a familiar figure leaning against a lamppost. A flicker of relief washed over her. “Nick! There she is!” Streaming forward, Judy rushed over, just as Nick moved to intercept her. “Wait! Judy, hold up!” But it was too late. Judy was already calling out. “Jane! Jane, are you alright?” The figure turned, but it wasn’t Jane. Instead, a tall, imposing wolf wearing a leather jacket and a hard look stepped forward, flanked by two equally intimidating larger animals. “What’s this? Don’t you know it’s dangerous to play around in alleys, little bunny?” Judy’s ears perked, suddenly alert. She could tell it was a trap, and judging by the other two hidden figures that edged closer from the darkness, they were seriously outnumbered. “Nick!” she hissed, her paws tensing instinctively. But before they could make a break for it, the wolf barked an order that rendered everything she thought was solidly in place suddenly precarious. “Grab them. If they know her, they must be connected.” In a heartbeat, the underbelly of Zootopia came alive. Shadows morphed into danger as the two enforcers lunged at Nick and Judy, who fought back with instincts honed from years of keeping the peace in Zootopia. Judy's training kicked in as she threw a powerful punch aimed at the first enforcer, while Nick expertly ducked low and lashed out with a swift kick at the second. Just when they managed to get the upper paw, the sound of sirens blared in the distance. “Time’s up!” The wolf growled, fastening a hold around Judy’s wrist, his grip brutal. “Looks like you’ll be coming with me.” “We need to get Jane!” Judy yelled, her heart racing as she looked for any signs of her fellow officer. Her instincts screamed; they couldn’t afford to blow Jane’s cover. “Forget Jane! We’re gonna get it out of you two!” He dragged her further into the alley just as Nick threw himself at them in a frantic attempt to save his partner. In seconds, chaos erupted. Nick managed to knock one of the enforcers off balance while Judy, with determination blooming within, ducked and twisted out of the wolf’s grasp. “We have to use the radio. We can’t let this get any worse!” She wriggled free just as a loud noise echoed, and it wasn’t just the approach of the sirens. It was the unmistakable sound of fighting—hard, heavy, and unrelenting. “Judy! Over here!” Nick gestured for her to follow him towards a grimy doorway that led into a backroom slosh, his voice quickening. “Let’s regroup inside, we can call for backup…” But as they slipped through, they stumbled right into Jane, who had her own trouble. Tied up but fighting with her fierce spirit, she practically glared at them both. “What are you two doing here?” “We were coming to rescue you - but it looks like we both need a rescue!” Nick said, glancing anxiously at Judy. “We can’t let that wolf find you, Jane. If they know you’re here undercover, they’ll end up blowing your cover!” “Oh, I’ve got this,” Jane smirked, though her eyes revealed the truth; she was cut up and exhausted. “I’ve been feeding them information about a phony drug operation. They don’t know I’m an officer. We can’t ruin that!” “Then we need to get you out of sight until the cavalry arrives,” Judy said, a plan forming in her mind. “Can you fight?” Jane’s smile stretched across her face. “You know who I am, right? Let’s get out there and show them the ZPD doesn’t back down.” With that, they charged out into the chaos, wild and determined, just as the sirens blared closer. Despite the odds and the danger surrounding them, they fought together, a cohesive unit that Zootopia’s underbelly could never anticipate. Moments later, as backup arrived, they could almost taste victory—the promise of a safe Zootopia—and as they pushed back against the storm, they knew they could conquer anything together. And in that moment, as the city stood behind them, they not only protected Jane’s cover but solidified their place as Zootopia's most daunting duo. Together, they could take on the world, come what may.