Give What You Give

Act 2 - Seeking, Chasing

The ambulances and news reporters head to the Hospital of Zootopia, wheeling Gazelle and her other men into the emergency. Finnick was there, watching the whole scene from outside. What's worrying Finnick is that his mate is in pain. So much, Finnick can't stand but stay by her side. However, he can't. There are too many animals, and it'll be risky for them to notice.

Finnick stands silently in the crowd, helplessly as tears slowly dropping on the ground. Any minute, Gazelle will be dead. He wiped his face and pushed himself out of the masses, looking a route into the hospital.

It took some time since the hospital was big, so he found a small open window that led to the bathroom. The window was high, which luckily that Finnick is a fox and started using his claw to climb. The window was big enough for him to fit through. As he makes his way down the hallway, Finnick sees that he's in the laundry area then scavenges through the bin to get a kid gown. Perfect, he'll disguise himself as a patient.

Soon enough, finding Gazelle wasn't tough. Follow a massive group of news reporters sure lead him outside of the emergency room, where those guys are camping. Getting into the emergency room seemed natural because he could crawl below their legs without seeing him entering.

Inside the operation, Finnick didn't get close but stayed far enough to see who's on each table. None of them is Gazelle, so he slowly went back until someone caught him. They didn't think much about him because he looked like a kid.

"Guys, a kid is here. I'm calling Kevin to get him," said the person who caught Finnick. She was too busy facing her colleagues when Finnick took this chance to sneak away. When she turns back to the tiny fox, he's already gone. "Wait. Where did he go?"

Finnick felt out of breath because he couldn't find Gazelle anywhere. These crowds don't help, and because of them, the police got involved, pushing them out for disturbing the peace. It really distresses him so much that he can't help but feel helpless. Then hope lifted him when he saw Ross not far, with a broken arm and few scars on his face. They're close friends, so talking to him will help Finnick about her whereabouts.

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"Got it chief, we'll be there right away."

Judy shut her phone while noticing Nick was staring at the direction where the ambulances disappeared. The expression he's making was new for Judy, serious while cold sweat slithers down his chin as if he's scared.

Nick stared wasn't the ambulance but Finnick, as that tiny fox, quickly dash to chase after those trucks. Secretly, he knows Finnick's relationship with Gazelle. Losing a mate is heartbroken, so Nick hopes the best for his little friend to be fine on his journey.

"Nick," Judy called out to him. "Nick!" No response, so she lightly tugged his shirt. It made Nick jump then look around before focusing on Judy. She sighed and said, "The chief wants us in the station." Later, she notices that Finnick wasn't by their side. "Where's Finnick?"

"He got businesses to attend, so he left," Nick answered with a grin before dropping it. He spotted someone in the crowd, familiar, but he could have sworn he knew that orange fur pattern. "I'll see you there at the station. I forgot that I have to stop by my... My... Dad shop!"

Nick didn't let Judy say anything as he rushed through the chaotic street to chase after an animal. He's fast, but that orange animal too is fast. They ran passed every street and alley until they hit a dead end. There's no movement from the cornered animal as Nick slowly approaches, then the orange animal strikes when he gets closer, landing a punch on the cheek. Nearly knocked him unconscious, which gave time for that orange animal to escape.

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Ross never thought he'll be this tired, due to cameras and questions pushing onto him nonstop. Luckily, he escaped and brought Gazelle along into a quiet room he reserved. With that many reporters out there, no one will know or find Gazelle.

Getting a few drinks and using the restroom, Ross got back to the room where Gazelle was sleeping peacefully on the bed. She hadn't woken up, so he sat on the couch as he relaxed. Then accidentally slam his cast on the armchair, but able to hold his scream until Finnick came out of nowhere. Ross got scared and walked on top of the couch then fell at the edge.

"What the... Fin. You scare me. Ah. Ouch," Ross winced, holding his broken arms in pain. Finnick didn't reply, so he ignored him and went straight to climb next to Gazelle's side. "Ah, lovebirds. I wish to be home with my hubby already. So jealous."

"I hope her head is okay. Must hurt really badly," Finnick whimpered, drooping his ears as he rubbed his head beneath her arms.

"The doctor said the impact wasn't harsh and did a few x-ray exams. We'll see the result by tomorrow."

Finnick listened but kept his mouth shut. Too focused on Gazelle, laying his head on the bed.