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The Reckoning

Author's note: This is a sequel to my fanfiction called Zootopia: Operation Thunderbolt which you can find by visiting my profile. It is recommended but not necessary that you read the prequel before this one to better understand the core story and be acquainted with it and its characters. If you are my long time fan and read the prequel already, then awesome! And if you are a newcomer and you stumbled upon this story, you will enjoy it regardless because like I said it is not necessary to fully familiarize yourself with the backstory in order to enjoy this sequel. Thank you for visiting this story and I can't wait to hear about your feedback! Please, make yourself comfortable and let the reading begin! :)

The story of Blake Thunder continues in the second installment of Zootopia: The Thunder Saga!

Operation Thunderbolt was a failure, but the fallout was rather devastating and many innocent people just died for nothing.

Zootopia is still hardly recovering from the unexpected attack with many animals helping the injured including the ZPD.

It is going to take a very long time for the animal kingdom to return back to normal life after the recent unfortunate events.

The unsung hero and one of the main characters in this story, Blake Thunder will now face a danger like never before. While he may be partially immortal from the Reinvigorator, his loved ones can still be hurt and killed. The general of ZDF, Hayden Fluxx, has sent two of his elite units to capture him and bring him to him. What his intentions are with Blake, is unknown. Is he going to be sentenced to death? Brainwashed? Put to prison for a lifetime? Or will they ever capture him to begin with? There are so many questions that cannot be answered at this time, but everything will be answered as the story progresses.

The story picks up just about an hour after the end of Operation Thunderbolt. Blake fell in love with Regina and the two are now planning their next move. They left the park and now they are headed to her house. They are trying to keep a low profile as they walk through alleys, private properties just to avoid exposure on the streets. They go through someone's garden unnoticed until they see a small shed where they take shelter for a brief amount of time.

Blake: Just hold on babe, let me catch my breath. I know you want to bring me somewhere safe but in case you didn't notice we are being followed by military drones! Nowhere is safe!

Regina: I am well aware of those irritating spies in the sky. We must shake them off!

Blake: We are not gonna escape from something that is airborne....

Regina: Maybe splitting up would help?

Blake: Absolutely not. Hell no! We're staying together!

Regina: How are we gonna get to my house then?

Blake: If only we had some guns...

Regina: Forget about guns, we are in a residential area, I mean what even are the chances of us finding a gun?

Blake: Move aside sunshine....

Regina: Why?

Blake: There's an abnormally big spider behind you on the wall...

Regina screams in fear like a little girl and leaps forward Blake away from the wall....

Blake: Whoa! I was NOT expecting you to scream like that....

Regina: Are you kidding me? A double barrel shotgun? Don't you ever pull a prank on me like that!

Blake: Why not? You should have seen your face! That expression was priceless!

Blake approaches the shotgun hanging on the wall and grabs it....

Blake: Don't mind if I do....

Regina: Whoever is the owner of this property, they are not gonna be happy about our presence here....

Blake: Well, that house looks quite expensive and this garden is huge. The owner must have either won a lottery or has a well-paid job....

Regina: Is the gun loaded?

Blake: Shit, let me check real quick....

Blake checks the barrels of the shotgun and it turns out the gun is loaded....

Blake: We only got two bullets....

Regina: Well, then make it count! Also, what kind of negligent fool leaves the gun loaded in the shed here? If these people have kids they could have easily gained access to the gun and heck knows what kind of catastrophic events would have unfold then....

Blake: Someone who just doesn't care I guess....

Regina: We got two drones and two bullets. Hurry, shoot them down if you can and let's get out of here while we can! My house is just across that street. We are not far anymore.

Blake: What if there's more than two drones nearby?

Regina: Then we shall execute Plan B.

Blake: What even is Plan B?

Regina: Running....

Blake: Oh c'mon we ran enough. We can't lose these goddamn drones like that. Running is not useful, dummy!

The drones are directly above the shed waiting for Blake and Regina to set running....

Regina: Get out there and end these buzzing sounds already!

Blake steps out from the shed and turns around, aiming up with the shotgun. He fires and hits both the drones that explode midair.

Regina: Did you just....shoot them down both at once? LUCKY!

Blake: That wasn't luck. It was pure skill.....with a bit of luck mixed in it as well....of course.

Regina: Good. Now let's cut through the neighbors' garden.

Blake: I think I am gonna hold onto this shotgun.

Regina: Blake, put it back to its place. It's not yours.

Blake: Can I borrow it for the rest of my life?

Regina: No.....

Someone opens the back door of the house. A female buffalo walks out....

Female Buffalo: What's going on here?!?!

She gazes at Blake who smiles at her while aiming the shotgun towards her....

Blake: H...hello there Mrs. I don't know who.....

Regina snatches the gun from Blake's hands and throws it back inside the shed....

Regina: Don't mind us, we are just a lovely couple passing by....

Blake: You mean trespassers passing by?

Female Buffalo: THUNDER?!

She gets terrified of Blake.....

Female Buffalo: My husband is the chief of the ZPD! You're gonna regret walking on our property! Where's my phone?

She rushes back in....

Blake and Regina look at each other regretfully....

Blake: Don't you tell me this is Bogo's house....

Regina: You heard the witch....it's time to haul ass out of this place!

Regina runs back to the fence....

Regina: Blake, give me a boost!

Blake: Oh look! She is so small and cute that she cannot jump over the fence!

Regina: Joking again, aren't you? Save that for later! Please!

She said it while blushing.....

Blake lifts up Regina so she can reach the top of the fence. She jumps over it with the help of Blake.

Regina: Alright! You may jump over the fence! The coast is clear!

Blake climbs the fence and jumps over it without any difficulties....

Blake: No more annoying drones to shoot down.

They both leave the backyard of the household until they reach the front of the house where they are forced to hide behind a car parked on the driveway.

Blake: Military convoy incoming!

Regina: Looks like the drones weren't enough....

They are hidden behind a car and let the convoy of ZDF military cars pass the street...

Regina: Do you think they're looking for you specifically?

Blake: Probably. They got much more important things to do other than searching for me. Just look around us, this city just survived a massive attack. They are here to clear the city from any remaining Onyx clones and to help the civilians. Now, let's keep going. Where's your house?

Regina: It's just across the road there.

Blake looks around before they start running across the street....

Blake: Okay, now is our chance! GO!

They run across the street and Regina leads Blake to her house. They quickly walk up on the porch.

Blake: I really hope you got the keys....

Regina: Don't worry, here they are!

Blake looks around and checks the sky to see if there are any new drones spying on them while Regina opens the door. She lets him in....

Blake: Looks like your family is still not home....

Regina: They must be at Onyx Technologies. I gotta go pick them up!

Blake: How? You got no car.

Regina: My dad's car is in the garage.

Blake: Regina, are you sure about this?

Regina: C'mon I am not the one the ZDF are looking for....or the ZPD....

Blake: Who said the ZDF are looking for me?

Regina: It's obvious. You are the most wanted criminal in the city!

Blake: Stop...don't you say that again.....I am not a criminal anymore.....

Blake turns away from Regina slightly disappointed and upset....

Regina: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to....

Blake: I got used to it. It's fine. Go get your family....

Regina is about to leave the house speechless until she decides to walk back to Blake....

Regina: Look at me....

Blake looks at Regina while being desperate.....

Regina: You are not a criminal for me like you are for the others. You're my hero and the savior of my life. I love you with all my heart and your past will not affect that in any way. My love towards you will always stay unconditional.

Blake: Thank you for looking into my eyes and being honest. You're seriously everything I need right now.

They kiss each other.....

Regina: I have to go check up on my family.

Blake: It's too dangerous to be outside right now. The ZPD probably moved them to somewhere else already so they may not be at Onyx Technologies anymore.

Regina: My dad took his phone with himself as well as my sister. I'll go grab my phone upstairs. Make yourself at home.

Regina walks upstairs....

Blake: Babe?....do you have any weapons somewhere?

Regina: Hold on a sec!

She shouted from upstairs...

A minute later, she comes down with a worrisome face....

Blake: Is everything alright?

Regina: I got literally fifty missed calls and a couple of messages from my dad and sister.....

Blake: That's.....that's a lot. Call them back immediately!

Regina: And you were right. They have been moved.

Blake: Where?

Regina: To the ZPD. My sister wrote that the ZDF took care of them and escorted them to safety. Give me a couple of minutes, I need to call dad.

She calls her dad and gets a response in five short seconds....

Mr. Quinn: REGINA! WHERE ARE YOU?!

Regina: Dad! I am at home! Tell the others I am home safe and sound!

Mr. Quinn: You realize how many missed calls you have right? You almost gave me a heart attack, not to mention your mom has been feeling really depressed after you left Onyx Technologies with that worthless criminal!!!! In fact, I am gonna give her the phone in a minute, she wants to talk to you. I hope that fox isn't with you or I swear....

Regina: No...dad....he left Zootopia and went into hiding somewhere else. He is not with me anymore.

Mr. Quinn: You better not be lying!

Regina: I am....not...lying. Hey....when are you guys coming home?

Mr. Quinn: The city is still under lockdown and the ZDF are blocking many of the roads in Zootopia. There's basically no traffic whatsoever. The streets are flooded with ZDF military forces helping the civilians and so on....we are not coming home anytime soon. They keep us safe here at the station with many other people and we have been told that they are gonna keep us here for a few more days until things settle down. Please.....I am begging you.....stay home and don't go outside at all costs! We got plenty of food in our storage which should last for about a week. Good?

Regina: I know how to take care of myself dad.

Mr. Quinn: Now, your mom wants to talk to you.

Regina's dad hands over his phone to her mom...

Mrs. Quinn: Darling, are you alright?

Regina: Yes mom. I am fine and I made it safely back home.

Mrs. Quinn: Oh sweetie it's such a relief to hear your voice. I've been so worried about you. We won't see each other for a few days so please just stay at home, lock all the doors and pretend nobody is home until we arrive okay?

Regina: Can't they send some cops or soldiers over here to pick me up?

Mrs. Quinn: Sadly no. They are only bringing in people who ended up hopeless in the warzone or away from their homes. Take care of yourself, we shall see each other very soon! I love you so much! Oh and your sister wants to talk to you as well.

She hands the phone over to Regina's sister....

Claire: Regina! I knew you would make it! It's gonna take several days before we can see each other so you better keep our house crystal clean!

Regina: Don't worry sis, everything will be glossy and pristine by the time you return.

While Regina talks to her sister over the phone, Blake is just staring out of one of the windows, he sees a military car that stops right in front of the house. Unbeknownst to him, the two soldiers sitting in the car are General Fluxx's elite soldiers, the Rylergate siblings sent to seize and capture our favorite red fox.

Blake: Hey, babe.....we got a problem.....a big problem actually.....

Regina: Hold on a second sis....

She mutes her phone as she talks back to Blake....

Regina: What is it?

Blake: A military car just stopped in front of your house.

Regina: So? They are just patrolling the streets making sure there are no harmful animals around here anymore.

Blake: Goddammit you do realize that they regard me as one of those kinds of animals RIGHT?!

Regina: C'mon, the ZDF don't even know about your existence.....now, let me finish my talk with my sister....

Blake just growls in anger for a while as he observes the car concerned.

The Rylergate siblings in their car –

Ash: We're at our destination!

Ashley: Are you sure this is the house they holed up in?

Ash: Watch this.....

Ash plays footage of Blake and Regina running into the house....

Ashley: When did you dispatch the third drone?

Ash: Hah! You shouldn't have dozed off. Our target shot down two of our drones a while ago but little did he know that there was our third drone trailing them in cloaked mode.

Ashley: That's a smart way to track someone.....

Ash: Yep, and you still got much to learn sister.

Ashley: Hey, we're equally good at this. Now let's go and do this swiftly!

Ash: Remember, we need him alive. General Fluxx highly demands us to deliver him alive at all costs....

Ashley: I really don't like this task he assigned to us. We can't use any lethal weapons yet that fox in there is allowed to use every type of weaponry. Do we really need to approach him with these Paralyzators?

Ash: I know it sounds a bit unfair but it isn't going to be any different. These electric shots from these special assault rifles should incapacitate our target. Once he is on the ground, one of us will have to put this collar on his neck. This will deliver an excruciating shock to his body.

Ashley: Let's go get him!

They leave the car and start advancing towards Regina's house.

Blake: Regina, this is getting serious....they are coming this way....

Regina is still talking over the phone with her sister....

Claire: Did I hear someone talk to you?

Regina: It's just the TV.....but I need to hang up for a few minutes. I'll call you back okay?

Claire: And.....why?

Regina: There's some military guys about to knock on the door.....so....I....I gotta go talk to them to see what they want okay? I promise I'll call you back okay?

Claire: Oh....so it's just the military, which is good news! Maybe they came to pick you up....

Regina: Yeah...probably....

She hangs up the phone....

Regina: I doubt that sister....I really do.

Blake: Why would you lie to your dad about me?

Regina: Look I was trying to avoid a clash with my father over the phone, that's it.

Blake: But they are gonna come home in just a few days meaning I have to be gone by then otherwise your dad will kick my ass and show me what real hell looks like!!!

Regina: We've got many other important things to worry about right now.....follow me upstairs!

Blake: You better have some guns up there!

Blake and Regina run quickly upstairs as the Rylergate siblings plant an explosive on the door and breach it. The impact causes a big mess in the living room. They burst into the house on full alert.

Ash: Time to search high and low for that fox....

Ashley: Be careful brother....

They sweep through the rooms on the ground floor but find nothing interesting.....

- The upper floor, Regina's bedroom -

Regina: Blake....I am really scared.....I thought this shit was over!

Blake: Me too.....this is what happens when you fall in love with a fox like me. I just made your life a nightmare!

Regina: Frankly, as long as we are together I don't really care how many obstacles my life will throw into my face. Here....I got a present for you!

She grabs a gun from her drawer....

Blake: Only one?!

Regina: What did you expect? A full weapon arsenal of mass destruction?!

Blake: This will do....as long as it has enough bullets in it....

Regina: The clip is full...

Regina gives the weapon to Blake....

Blake: Stay here.... I am gonna make every single bullet count....

Regina: My dad is gonna kill me....

Blake peeks out from the door to check the corridor....the Rylergate siblings are nowhere to be seen until....an electric shot misses Blake's head just by a few inches....

Ash: I see you!!! There's no escape for you now!

Blake: What do you want from me?!

Ash is hiding just around the corner of the corridor with Ashley behind him right next to the staircase....

Ash: This is nothing personal, Blake. Somebody you know wants you captured....

Blake: What?! And how do you know my name?

Ash: Aren't you that infamous criminal of Zootopia?

Blake: You must have mistaken me with someone else. Leave now or I will kill you, no matter how many of you come in, I will put you out of action, all of you, one by one!

Ash: Oh wow! That was such an intimidating remark! I suppose we should rather retreat. Me and my sis...I mean partner don't have guts to come face to face with a ballsy killer fox!

Blake: Your partner? Who are you with?

Ashley: He is with a badass chick that is about to give you a really hard time!

Ash: That's right! You know, you can just simply give in to ease our job considerably. We aren't here to kill you.

Blake: Just frickin' identify yourselves!!!!

Ashley: We are from the ZDF sent by General Fluxx! He claims you were once one of us.....before you lost your family....

Blake: ENOUGH! SHUT THE HELL UP! LEAVE US ALONE!!!

Ash: Us? Oh I almost forgot! You are with that beauty! Now, come out, both of you.

Regina then whispers something to Blake....

Regina: Bullshit. They are gonna kill us....what if they are just....like....pretending to be the ZDF military?

Blake: I really don't know. They are telling the truth. I was once one of them but I am NOT gonna let them take me from you.

Ash: I am gonna count to three now. If you don't show yourselves then we will have to drag you both out of there forcibly!

Blake peeks out from the doorway once more and spots Ash sticking out from the corner a bit. He uses this to his advantage and fires a precise shot that scratches Ash's shoulder which starts bleeding...

Ashley: ASH!

Ash: Agh! He got me!

Blake: Take that as a warning! The next shot will go straight into your head!

Regina: Hey....why don't you just....run towards them and finish them off? You've been resurrected by the Reinvigorator, don't you remember?

Blake: Thanks for the reminder. This will greatly help! Stay here, don't walk out....

Blake steps out to the corridor determinedly.

Blake: You know what assholes, I am unstoppable! Your weaponry is useless against me. Come at me! Waste all your ammo!!!

Ashley does her best to avenge her brother. She comes out from the corner facing directly towards Blake and fires a couple of electric shots that completely stun Blake.

Blake: WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?

Ash: Ashley! Now is your chance! Use the collar!

Ashley then throws Blake against the ground, pinning him down. Before she is able to put the collar on his neck, Regina lounges at her from her bedroom and pushes her off Blake. The two then burst through the opposite door and land on the floor in Claire's bedroom. Blake remains on the ground in the corridor, but quickly stands up and he is confronted by Ash coming towards him from the staircase.

Ash: Okay, if you won't stop resisting then I'll have to pick the not so friendly approach. You are coming with us, fox. You chose the hard way.

Blake: Whatever you say jerk. You ain't taking me anywhere.

As Regina and Ashley scuffle with each other next door, Blake uses the last bullets in the pistol to take down Ash. He fires four consequent shots at him but he miraculously dodges all shots at an incredibly high speed. He approaches Blake, disarms him and kicks him in his chest making him hit the window behind him which shatters. He almost falls out, luckily he manages to remain on his legs.....

Blake: HOW?! WHAT ARE YOU?!

Ash: Genetic enhancement, does that say something to you? It's worthless to fight and resist. We are here to capture you and deliver you into the hands of General Fluxx!

Blake: As if my life wasn't problematic already....fine. You'll have to do that with force then because I am not gonna yield to you asshole. Never!

Ash: Ashley....how are you doing there?

Ashley: Doing.....my...best....to....bring....her....under my control!

Blake: REGINA?! YOU ALRIGHT?!

Ash: You are not fit to be around civilians like her, Thunder. It's time to wind up this struggle.

Ash shoots Blake with a fully charged shot from his blaster that puts him unconscious....

Ash: Now that.....that was a really powerful one.

Ash then puts a collar on Blake's neck that will keep him docile.

Ash: Ashley! I got him!

Ashley: Girl, you are a real burden.

Regina: SCREW YOU!!!!

Ash looks inside the room from the corridor and sees Regina on the ground turned over on her stomach held by Ashley with both of her hands.

Ash: Goodness gracious! You can release her now. Why would you beat her up like that? She is innocent, a civilian, you crazy coyote!

Regina: This is what the ZDF do? I hope you'll live in shame for the rest of your lives! YOU RUINED EVERYTHING!!!

Ashley: This is what happens to disobedient civilians....

Ashley releases Regina who is breathing heavily from the fight.....

Ashley: So, you finally tamed that beast?

Ash: Yes. He is down. I still can't believe he survived that electrical discharge....he is a tough fox. General Fluxx was right.

Regina: LEAVE US ALONE! GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!!!

Ash: Just....keep your cool okay? We are leaving....

Regina: With Blake?

Ashley: Why do you care so much about that fox? Is that your friend or a family member?

Regina: It's none of your business.....

Ash: They are a couple, I suspect...

Regina: GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!!!! NOW!!!!

Ashley: Ash, let's go....

Ash: Wait a second, we can't leave her here like this.

Regina: I'll be fine. This is NOTHING compared to the pain I am feeling in my heart right now. GET THE HELL OUT!!!!

She leans against her sister's bed trying so hard not to cry....

Ashley: I'll wait for you downstairs....

Ashley leaves the room with mixed feelings....

Ash: Like I said....this is nothing personal. I am sorry. We are duty bound to carry out every order we are given no matter how inflexible they are. Our general is very austere and we are his top units. We do what we must to not get in any trouble ourselves. I am so sorry.

Regina: I don't care about any of the things you said, you just barged in and took all the happiness I had with Blake. Please leave me alone....I need time to reflect on what just happened and what am I gonna do with my life after this....

Ash: Look....if you need help we'll get you ----

Ash is interrupted there immediately...

Regina: I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP! I JUST NEED SPACE! LEAVE! PLEASE!

Ash: Take care. I ....I tried to be sympathetic.

Ash leaves the room and picks up Blake from the ground and walks downstairs after his sister, leaving Regina in the bedroom alone, beaten up and bloody. As he walks downstairs he hears her cry noisily and feels pity for her. He leaves the house and gets back to his car carrying Blake over his shoulder. He puts him in the car on the backseats and then he gets on the passenger seat.

Ashley: The more I do this job, the more I hate it. Poor girl. I can't get her out of my mind. What have I done?

Ash: She'll get over it and so will you. It is the mission that is of significant importance, not the girl.....unfortunately.

Ash starts the car and they drive off from Regina's house....

And that's how our beloved fox was taken away from his love. It is hard to tell whether their hearts will connect once again in the future or not but time will surely tell.

Hours later.....

- ZDF Headquarters, investigation room –

Blake is still recovering from the high energy shot tied against the chair with ropes. He is in a quiet dark room with just one light in the center, right above a desk. The Rylergate siblings are standing right behind him.

Blake: Where.....where am I?

Ash: I'll be forthright, you are at the ZDF Headquarters in an interrogation room pal. This ain't a dream. General Fluxx will be here any minute now.

Blake: When...and....how did you capture me? I barely remember anything. Where's my girl?!

Ashley: She is alive, that's everything you need to know.

Blake: Shit.....here I am again tied against a chair, geez....I am getting some flashbacks....

The door leading into the room opens and the general of the ZDF army himself enters the room. He is a sergal, who's origin is very mysterious. The atmosphere in the room becomes cold as he walks in with his forbidding nature. His presence makes everyone feel uneasy. The room is illuminated by just one light which starts flickering as the sergal comes closer to the table with his bright glowing blue eyes.

General Fluxx: You two have proven to be very adept at your job. You never fall short of expectations. Well done. You can both leave now.

The Rylergate siblings salute their General and then they leave the room.

Blake is then confronted by his former General....

General Fluxx: Blake Thunder.....the one who always stood out from my cadets, the one who was a formidable sharpshooter now fell under injustice.

Blake: We meet again....it's been a decade since I've seen you Hayden. You've changed....a lot.

General Fluxx: Changed? I haven't changed one bit. It is you who isn't the same person I knew many years ago. Care to share your grievance with me?

Blake: I am not telling you shit about how my life turned upside down....

General Fluxx: Then I'll force it out of your mind!

The sergal stands behind Blake and places his palm over his forehead. His hand starts glowing with a blue color causing Blake to suffer some mental pain. As the sergal reads his memories from the past, Blake's feelings consist of intense pain, suffering, happiness and sorrow altogether.

Blake: GET OUT OF MY MIND!!!!

General Fluxx: Now I know everything. You are a criminal, I can't deny that but what you did to allay your suffering was judicious. I am sorry for that heavy loss Blake.

Blake: How dared you enter my mind like that? What even are you? See?! YOU ARE THE ONE WHO CHANGED! NOT ME! I mean what kind of animal does this kind of bullcrap? This makes zero sense!

General Fluxx: This world is full of mesmerizing wonders Blake. I am one of them but you.....you are just a simple little creature seeking peace in his life. I can grant you freedom and the life you always wanted, but at a great cost.

Blake: What can you possibly do to save me from either being imprisoned for life or sentenced to death?

General Fluxx: Death is not an option in your case.

Blake: What?

General Fluxx: Don't think I didn't notice your inability to depart this barren life you've been living for a decade now.

Blake: Wait.....so you know that as well. Interesting. I am happy to say that you're not making my life any better.

General Fluxx: The cells in your body have been reformed by a vaccine called The Reinvigorator, yes?

Blake: True....

General Fluxx: I can feel the blood flowing through your veins....it is the one that plays the biggest role out of all. It is where that substance circulates and keeps you immortal. Where did you acquire such a vaccine?

Blake: You swept through my mind with literally your goddamn hand so what's the point of holding me here like this for interrogation?

General Fluxx: Now that's what I call a quick-witted response. You're right, your answers are not needed for my questions because I know everything about you and even your personal life Blake. This is the work of that tiny rat, the self-proclaimed best scientist in the world!

Blake: What, you're gonna strike up a convo with him where you will eventually end up abusing his scientific knowledge for your own advantage?

General Fluxx: He will be called out to help us build cutting-edge machines with his revolutionary technology. This is for our survival. His knowledge will help us fight against the Gryphonians and the Odynhood Empire itself. Do I look like a bad guy? I am here to protect our kind! At some point in the future, our lives will be all about the survival of the fittest!

Blake: Great, I hope you know what you're doing. So, what now? You're gonna cut off my head? I was just about to start a new life with the love of my life before your intrusive "elite" units took away that chance from me. All I want is to live a normal life at long last....

General Fluxx: Did you really think your murderous acts from the past would bring a change to your life and make it better? This cannot go unnoticed. You must face your punishment.

Blake: State my punishment, I am waiting.....I deserve the worst.

General Fluxx: This city wants you dead Blake. You may have left that life of a criminal but the animals are still afraid of your name. You are a black-hearted fiend in their eyes.

Blake: I know.....if only I could somehow undo my past. Who is gonna decide my punishment?

General Fluxx: This city is now in my hands and it is up to me to decide your ultimate punishment.

Blake: I am ready....

General Fluxx: You are going to serve a sentence of home imprisonment for fifteen years. You'll be allowed to leave your house one day per week for 12 hours only. No other exceptions. Do you accept your punishment?

Blake's absolutely shocked after hearing about his ultimate punishment and tentatively responds....

Blake: Yes....I thought it would be...I dunno...godawful?

General Fluxx: It is a rational sentence from the General of ZDF and soon to be mayor of Zootopia! You were my favorite cadet, Blake. Consider this as a gift. Your girlfriend may be with you if she wishes to. You'll be under the protection of my power and authority. Now, pay heed to what I am about to say: If for some reason, you stop adhering to these set conditions, she will be condemned to death and I will find a way to make you perish as well.

Blake: I am not gonna make my life worse than it already is by disobeying you or any of the conditions. I humbly accept my punishment.

General Fluxx: You are lucky Blake. If you weren't my favorite cadet back then, I would probably have a much different approach towards you. After your punishment expires, freedom will be yours. I am giving you a chance to reset your life and start over. Do not waste it.

Blake: I won't.....

General Fluxx: It's the best I can do for you.

General Fluxx leaves the room and Blake is left alone in it, with tears starting to drip down his cheeks. His life has become severely limited due to home imprisonment but it is what he must accept in order to get a chance to start a new life and perhaps to have a family once again where he will be happy.

This is a sequel to my fanfiction called Zootopia: Operation Thunderbolt which you can find by visiting my profile. It is recommended but not necessary that you read the prequel before this one to better understand the core story and be acquainted with it and its characters. If you are my long time fan and read the prequel already, then awesome! And if you are a newcomer and you stumbled upon this story, you will enjoy it regardless because like I said it is not necessary to fully familiarize yourself with the backstory in order to enjoy this sequel. Thank you for visiting this story and I can't wait to hear about your feedback! Please, make yourself comfortable and let the reading begin! :) 

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