Justice League: Zootopia's Flash of Lightning

Chapter 16: Returning to Earth-Prime

"These were the scenes earlier tonight when a dramatic battle took place between the ZPD and the gang of mammals run by the criminal leader Sawbones. Footage has also emerged online of a running conflict between the hit mammal Godspeed and The Flash, which took place all across the city during the raid. Current opinion places these events as one operation between the ZPD and The Flash,
but a spokes-mammal has yet to be reached for
confirmation."

Judy watched the news as she changed out of the hospital gown. It had been a few days since the bomb blast and she had recovered sufficiently to be allowed home. The doctors thought it would have taken much longer for her to recover, but it seemed that Barry's blood transfusion was more effective than they thought. Footage of the ZPD raid and The Flash battling Godspeed was on every network, social media site and news station worth their salt. As the doe dressed in a pink blouse and blue jeans, she found it hard to believe everything in the report
was real, even though she had lived through it.

"The ZPD rescued missing family of several prominent members of the scientific community during the operation. Evidence suggests that Sawbones had been using them as hostages to coerce their loved ones to help him with his crimes. All have been returned home safely and Sawbones is currently awaiting trial for his actions."

As the story moved on, Judy switched off the TV and grabbed some crutches. Despite her recovery, some things were taking a bit longer than the rest of her. She had been advised to use crutches until her legs healed completely, something the rabbit was unhappy about, but couldn't argue the point as it was still painful to walk without aid. Exiting the ward, she headed for reception.

"Judy!"

Her ears snapped up at her name and she turned to see her partner running towards her. Before she could react, the fox had scooped her into a firm hug.

"When I heard you were getting out I came straight down, I thought they wouldn't let you go for a few more weeks."

"I got released early, but I might go back in if you keep squeezing me like that slick," she wheezed in the fox's firm embrace.

"Sorry, sorry," he replied, sheepishly.

"Dumb fox," teased Judy as Nick eased his grip, but didn't release her.

"Reckless bunny," he replied with a smirk, keeping her close. She smiled back at him, gently wrapping her arms around the fox's body, the rest of the world seemed to melt away as she felt the comforting warmth of his body against her own. Nick grinned, it was good to see Judy so full of energy again. The sight of her bandaged and vulnerable on that
hospital bed was something he would never forget. It
spurred the fox to vow that he wouldn't let any harm come to her ever again and anyone that tried would be sorry. He was snapped out of it by Judy's voice.

"Everything okay there Nick? You looked a little intense." She asked.

"It's nothing Carrots," he replied. "Just thinking about everything that's happened."

Judy smiled.

"Yeah, I did a lot of that too."

She took his paw and ran her fingers over his pads, Nick felt himself flush at her gentle touch.

"So, I heard you caught the mammal responsible?" she asked.

"Yup," he replied. "In fact, I took him on single handed."

"Really?" she said, before shrugging nonchalantly.

"He couldn't have been that difficult then." She said.

Nick smirked again, pulling a file from under his shirt.

"Actually he was ten tons of armour plate and savagery wrapped around a lame comic book plot twist," he replied, passing the document to her.