You belong with me

Chapter 3

Judy was exhausted. They had been walking for 3 hours with not water, or food, or rest.

"Can you please tell me where exactly we're going?" she asked trying to catch a breath.

"We're heading to the other side of this place. The outskirts, where there's a gate. Once you enter it, it takes you where you belong." he simply answered, not making eye contact.

"Wait... you said that it takes me, where I belong?" she asked as her eyes widened and she stopped walking from her small shock.

"Yes. Is it that bad?" he paused and looked at her.

"But... but what if I don't belong home? What if I... belong here?" she remember the rock and the things that were written on it. "The rock." she whispered.

The fox looked at her and titled his head, trying to understand what she just said. "What?" he decided to ask.

"The rock! I  read some words, and I entered this world!" she explained. " I know how to go home! I'll just read it again!" she exclaimed happily, feeling as if she was a scientist.

"You can't do that!" he interrupted her emotions.

"Why not?!" she frowned.

"Because..." he started as he scratched the back of his neck awkwardly. "I threw it in the river we walked by some minutes ago."

"You did... WHAT?!" she yelled clearly not believing him.

"It was heavy, and you asked me to put it in my bag. I threw it, because I thought you wouldn't need it." he said looking sad, but she could tell that he didn't really care.

Judy pulled her ears down, frowning again. Her face as red as a tomato. She wanted to kill him so badly.

"Oh come on, Carrots. It was useless, and let's face it. I know this place better that you do, and I'm pretty sure that a rock is not your salvation." he said as he continued walking.

"For your information, it was not useless, since it brought me here." she continued, following him. "Plus. My name is not "Carrots", it's Judy Hopps!" she said proudly. There was an awkward silence for about a minute.

"What is your name, Mister Fox?" she wondered.

He stared at her, surprised. She smiled at him tilting her head to the left. He chuckled seeing her sudden action. "Nick Wilde." he finally said.

"So Nick." she started. "What is that thing in your bag?"

"Twigs." he answered, still smiling, never making eye contact.

"Why do you need them?"

"I'm making wooden arrows. To protect my self, from the soldiers that are chasing me."

"No offense, but how does a wooden stick protect you from soldiers?"

"I'm not collecting "sticks". They are special twigs that come out from a specific kind of tree, which also grows fruits that make you immortal." he explained quite annoyed and offended.

"What kind of trees are that?" she asked.

"You have many questions." he frowned.

"Well, I haven't been here for too long, you know!" she exclaimed loudly.

"Yeah, I can tell that." he said with a mischievous smirk on his face. She felt annoyed by his statement, but she liked his company. She didn't feel that bad after all!

It was getting darker and darker. They were both exhausted.

"I think that we could rest here for some hours." he said as he placed his bag on the cold soil. They both sat down at a nearby willow. Nick opened his bag and pulled out some twigs, carving them with his knife, making arrows. Judy rested her head on the tree.

"Really, I was wondering..." she broke the silence.

"Hmm?"

"Why are you being chased?" Judy asked as she moved closer to him.

Nick continued carving the twig. He frowned as if trying to carve this specific twig perfectly. Judy waited for him to reply, patiently.

"I stole some seeds." he said, never stopping carving his twigs.

"Seeds?"

"Yes. Seeds, that grow on those trees I talked to you about. The king banned them. He just wants them for himself."

"Why did he ban them?" she wondered,

"Because, he doesn't want us to live long. So, I stole them, and I plant them. It's easy, because they grow overnight."

"Wow!" she exclaimed impressed. "He is not a very generous king, is he?" she started.

"Exactly. And now, he's chasing me." Nick said looking down,

"If they find you... what will they do to you?" she asked.

He didn't answer. He just looked at her deep in the eyes, giving her a sad smile. Once she realized the consequences, she gasped loudly, as her eyes widened. Nick chuckled as he lowered his ears and eyes again. She placed her paw on his knee, and he jumped slightly from her sudden touch.

"You are such a kindhearted animal. I'm sure everything is gonna be just fine. They will not catch you." she comforted him.

"And what am I gonna do? Run away for the rest of my life?" he asked upset.

"Nick, I told you that you'll come with me. We'll find a proper home for you. I promise." she assured him, trying to steal a glance from his emerald eyes. She smiled at him sweetly. He glanced at her, and gave he a side - smile, as well. Suddenly he felt weird. He felt as if his heart will jump out of his chest. Her eyes are like diamonds, he thought. So beautiful, and full of life, he continued thinking. His eyes are so gorgeous, she thought. It's like looking at a colorful forest. A forest, hiding many secrets.

"I think that we should... err... rest for some... h-hours?" he nervously said. She nodded and laid on her back, as he placed his arrows in his bag. She gazed the sky. It was pitch black, and only the moon could be seen.

"It's not always like that." Nick explained.

"It's usually full of stars, brighter than the moon itself." he said before she could ask. He laid across from her, facing her.

"Goodnight." she said smiling.

"Goodnight." he said, as she smiled again, closing her eyes.

"Carrots." Nick whispered.

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A/N: Phew!! That was the longest chapter! I hope you guys like it... 'cause it's starting to get crazy ^.^

I'd like to thank my wonderful editor ONCE again. I promise to update the next two chapters, by the end of the week. Make sure to vote!!

P.S I don't own the characters. Just the story and the dialogues.