Hi everyone, I'm back finally with a new Zootopia story. I've working on this awhile and going through multiple re-writes. I was almost sure I'd have this up a couple months after "Ghosts of you and me" but I didn't like how the story was working out.

So now here I am with a new story, I hope you enjoy it.

Wilde at Heart

Prologue

Two hundred and fifty miles east of Zootopia lay the industrial city of Oakwood where a good majority of goods are shipped from to Zootopia and other parts of the region such as the Tri-Burrows. Large trucks drove in and out of the city to make sure the many mammals received the food and supplies they needed for day to day life. The city still housed many of the necessities of a city with its own emergency services, malls, recreational parks and residential areas for mammals to live. In a warehouse nearest the train station that carried in shipping crates from manufacturing centers were parked several luxury vehicles which were guarded by a small squad well armed mammals.

A larger door opened near what was built for trucks and stood at the center was a red fox white fur lining the sides of his muzzle and faint lighter fur on his cheeks dressed in a dark green suit and light orange eyes. Accenting his look was a gentle mammal's cane that he held in his right paw putting some of his weight on it as he waited there in the door frame as his guests. Stepping out of the cars were a white male wolf, female black fox, and a tan male jaguar. Once the three spotted the fox in the door they realized it was the mammal they came to see. A figure stepped out from behind the other fox joining him at his side an arctic vixen wearing a black dress that also seemed functional as well.

The security began to escort the guests into the building as the male fox began to walk away to get some things ready to show them. "Skye my dear, make sure our guests taken care of while I prepare the assets." She simply nodded as she took the command and walked off in another direction to welcome them and show them to the meeting spot. Making her way to the main door leading into the warehouse she signaled for the visitors to follow her. The vixen lead the three visitors into the warehouse making sure to keep a professional attitude.

Leading them inside into a larger area with shipping crates surrounding the area with guards at each crate making sure no one tries to get their paws on them before money is exchanged. In the middle of it all stood the fox that in charge of the entire operation. Skye directed the group to a spot near the center before joining the male fox by his side. "Greetings my friends and thank you for coming. It's a pleasure to be joined by leaders of some of the top gangs of Zootopia." He said as he walked to his right in a circle around the three gang leaders. "I'm glad that I have the opportunity to present you with Honest John's finest weaponry money can buy."

At this cue one of the guards a male polar bear pushed one of the crates into the center of the area as it sat on a pallet jack. John gave a paw to signal him to open it up and inside were stored rifles of various sizes. John reached in picking up one of the rifles suited for mammals from three to six feet tall. "Honest John presents the military grade ZR-71 combat rifle firing .223 with full auto or semi auto options with a rugged design built to withstand the harshest elements that Zootopia offers." He handed it to the black fox as he winked at her. "Try it on for size lovely," she smiled softly before examining the rifle carefully. The other two were also handed rifles to examine as John stood by with smile on his face nearly sure that that they would buy from him. The taller tan jaguar stepped forward to John with the rifle at his side.

"John." The fox held his paw up at him stopping him from continuing. "Please call me Honest John." The feline looked at him curiously before speaking up again, "Honest John, it is said by your other buyers that your prices are a bit steep." The fox feigned being hurt as he gave the jaguar a reassuring smile "Well my friend, I'm afraid that good merchandise isn't cheep, but..." he trailed off as he walked closer to one of his guards that was already carrying one of the rifles he was selling but a little bigger for the rhino to carry. "If I can't sell to you, I'm sure one of your rivals will buy my goods," he said with a sly grin making the jaguar snarl but stopped when John pointed to his guards. "I am sorry but business is business and I'll sell to whomever I need to make a living for me and my mine."

Grumbling in response the jaguar hesitated to comply with the fox before nodding and placing the rifle back into the crate, "I'm sure we can work out a deal with you." John signaled for his guards to back down and nodded, "Good to hear, I look forward to your business." John tuned toward one of his guards who brought over his computer tablet, "Now who would like to sign the first order?" The black fox lead the way followed by the jaguar. The wolf followed suit but kept his paws in his jacket pocket fiddling with a small device before pressing a button on it.

A couple miles outside of the warehouse a tactical helicopter flew in. The pilot of the craft spoke up into his head gear. "Sir, coming in 3.2 clicks from the north." In the middle of the helicopter stood five mammals holding onto the handles inside so they wouldn't slip. "We got the signal, take us in drop altitude," said the smaller of the five mammals speaking into his head set. The helicopter moved into position near 4200 meters from the surface. The small mammal gave the signal to the others to make sure they were clear for drop. After receiving clear signals from them and the pilot telling they have reached proper altitude they opened the door and jumped.

The five of them fell for fifty seconds before triggering their parachutes which utilized a special transparent parachute made from a transparent nylon fabric designed to minimize their profile and less likely to alert ground forces. Within moments the group of special agents were on the roof and moving into position. The leader in full tac gear found one of the skylights and toward the edge of the building, and he placed a small explosive to serve as a distraction as his team moved into position. He heard two clicks on his radio signaling that they were ready, so he clicked once on his radio giving the order.

Once the team leader was at a safe range he set off the explosion drawing attention from the others inside the building while his team infiltrated from another part of the building. The four other mammals used repel lines to get down and immediately drew their weapons securing the area before moving further. Moving into position they readied their weapons which were uniquely designed with a tranq gun attached to the main gun to act as an alternative when needed. They had their weapons set to non-lethal only authorized to use lethal response if necessary. Sneaking into the main area a few whispering darts flew through the air knocking out five out of seven guards.

Just as John looked toward where the infiltration team came from he heard another voice from behind him, "You're under arrest John, tell your guards to stand down, if you cooperate with us then we will be lenient to you and your crew." The fox looked around at everyone to gauge the situation before looking at the one who had caused him so much trouble a gray rabbit in full tactical gear aiming a tranq at him. "Well Jack it seems you got me this time," said the fox said with a smirk before he pressed a button a device attached to his belt which sent a signal to some hidden gas dispensers laid through the building and in a flash John pulled out a gas mask and made a break for it as everyone else fell asleep but the fierce rabbit dashed toward him holding his breath as much as he could till he cleared the gas in the building chasing John outside.

As John jumped into his car to take off Jack was stopped by another fox. Looking up he could see the arctic fox that was John's second in command. "Skye please deal with this meddling rabbit," he said as he took off leaving Skye and Jack to fight each other. Each time Skye went for a punch or kick Jack would bob and weave around her attacks dodging each time she swung at him. He was starting to slow down as the tac gear weighed him down, so to buy himself some time he threw down a small flash bomb enough to distract her so he could shed the tactical gear. When her vision returned, she saw the rabbit in his skivvies which distracted her for another reason and had to regain her composer so she could deal with this nuisance.

Once she had herself where she needed to be she threw a right punch to which Jack reached out grabbing her fist using it to launch himself up and behind her while it caused her to fall forward and making her rebalance herself before turning back to face off once again with Jack who had already readied himself for another strike as Skye became frustrated with him. The fight between them lasted another few minutes before Skye had managed to pin Jack to the ground. "Next time I'll make your life a living hell," she growled at him. "Why thank you Skye but I'm not ready for a commitment just yet." Seeing her stunned face he smirked and wrangled his legs around her arm pulling himself out from under her arm and launched onto her back knocking her down as he got up a few feet away. Skye was furious now but a chime came from her pocket it was John signaling her. Letting out a sigh she would have to finish this fight later. She managed to kick up some dirt and dust into Jacks face making him wince and she made a bolt for it.

By the time Jack cleared his eyes he couldn't see where Skye went along with John who had managed to escape. Letting out a sigh of defeat he gathered his gear and called in back up to take care of the other gang leaders and John's men. Hearing the reinforcements coming in the personal escorts of the other crime lords retreated save for the one that was with the undercover agent who helped Jack recover the mammals inside the warehouse. After the scene was secured a tall mammal approached Jack who was sitting at the ambulance being checked out by a medic for any injuries during the fight. "What went wrong Jack?" asked the lioness who now stood inches from him. Jack looked up weakly at the female lioness, "Well mam, John had a trick up his sleeve we didn't have intel on and my team was caught off guard." The lioness sighed and rubbed the back of her neck, "You've done good work for us before Jack but this case has been a drain on the department."

Jack got up from the ambulance after the paramedic excused him. "Well mam we got very close this time, I just need once more shot at this and intelligence believes he will make his next move in Zootopia." The lioness nodded as she felt that was the next logical move by the arms dealer, "Do you have any plans for that?" she asked him curious how he would plan his next move. "Well mam, I have been thinking of some contingency plans if he were ever to make a move on Zootopia." The lioness folded her arms and leaned back slightly, "What is it?" Jack stopped in his tracks looking up at the lioness, "Well I've heard of some officers who might be of help, Officers Hopps and Wilde. I think they will be of great assistance to the case." This earned a smirk from the lioness. "Yeah sure, well I'll make arrangements for your temporary transfer to precinct one." With that she started walking away. "Thanks boss," said Jack as he stayed at the scene till it was fully cleared.

Well end of the prologue, more to come. I hope you enjoyed it and what did you think of Skye and Jack's character? Also the introduction of Honest John.

See you in the next chapter.