"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.

"Did you sneak this out of the station?" she asked
suspiciously.

"Moi? You wound me carrots," he replied in mock
indignation.

"I am simply keeping my partner informed of
the case we were assigned and shall return it when she is abreast of the situation."

Judy gave the smirking fox a dubious look, before she opened the file and began to read.

"He was a rodent," she exclaimed in disbelief.

"Albert Morpheus, known mob physician. Expelled from Zootopia General after he was found to be conducting illegal trials of advanced drugs and prosthetics on patients. Worked for the Big family until five years ago when he was last seen being
bundled into a black limousine."

"Those who go into those cars typically don't return," said Nick, suppressing a shudder.

"I spoke to Big about the incident, he claims ignorance, that he only wanted to speak to Albert about 'activities not fitting to this family.' He
probably had him iced, but what's interesting is that he survived. The medical team found that Sawbones has a third lung, blood that carries more oxygen than a normal rodent and an additional chamber on his heart, I have a feeling that rat knew what was coming and prepared himself for it."

Judy examined the X-rays as best she could while Nick spoke.

"It says here that he fought you inside a cyborg hyena that he piloted from the mammals brain! Gross!"

"It's true," he replied. "Plucked him out of the eye socket myself."

The file revealed that when Honey did the autopsy, she found a pod build into the predator's skull. Cables that plugged into the sockets on Sawbones body ran into it from the outside, where they split into thousands of silk-like wires that were connected directly to the hyena's grey matter. Furthermore, the pod was filled with a strange goop that she noted was made of a mix of stem cells and synthetic materials, theorising that it somehow helped with
connectivity and ultimately allowing the rodent to move the hyena like it was his own body.

Judy closed the file, feeling thoroughly green at the badgers in depth descriptions.

"At least he's stopped now, I don't like to think of what else that rodent was capable of." She said.

"From what I hear, he's on his way to The Big House,
replied Nick.

"The rodent prison inside Elkatraz, that looks like a doll's house sitting on a table in the most high security room ever built.

"That's the one."

Judy handed the folder back to Nick.

"So, what's next for the great Nicholas Wilde?"

"Not alot I'm afraid... I've been suspended Judy."

"WHAT!" The rabbits shriek caused Nick to wince.

"How did this happen?"

The fox nervously rubbed the back of his neck.

"Well...."
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Several Hours Earlier

Bogo slowly read the case file while Nicholas Wilde sat, uncharacteristically quiet, in front of the buffalo's desk. The fox twiddled his thumbs in an effort to relax, but he found that just couldn't settle down.

Finishing the file, the ZPD chief carefully placed it on his desk before speaking.

"Wilde, you are a good officer. When I first saw you, you had the guts to stare me down and defend Hopps when I was willing to dismiss you both based on my own personal prejudices. I am pleased to say you both have made me re-examine a few of my conceptions since then. Furthermore, as part of the ZPD I can say that you have both served with
distinction and honour, upholding the values this
organisation was founded on." He said.

The buffalo sighed, looking back down at the file.

"However, this report tells me something about you, It says that you were willing to kill a suspect, even when you had been explicitly ordered to take him alive by a superior officer. It was only by some convoluted, comic-book logic that this was avoided."

Nick dipped his head in submission, the buffalo was right, he could have stopped himself, but he just didn't want to.

"I let you onto that operation because I was short on
manpower," continued the ZPD Chief. "You said that you could focus on the mission despite your feelings and you didn't, under normal circumstances there would be an investigation which would lead to your dismissal from the ZPD and possibly a murder charge had you actually killed the suspect."

Nick's breath hitched, and his paw instinctively went to the badge on his shirt. He knew something like this was coming, but it didn't make it any less difficult for him. The badge meant he was something other than the sneaky, untrustworthy fox that society saw him as, to lose it would feel like losing part of himself.

But he was surprised by Bogos next statement.

"However, these are not normal circumstances," said the Buffalo.

"The ZPD is now dangerously short on manpower
thanks to Sawbones mammals. I can pull units from other precincts but ultimately we will be spread thin across the city, I need all the officers I can get." He said.

He closed the file and offered it to Nick.

"However, punishment is still required for disobedience. Therefore, consider yourself suspended until further notice."

"Yes sir," he replied, downcast, but it was better than being fired. "Any idea when I can come back?"

"I suspect your punishment will last as long as it takes Officer Hopps to recover," said Bogo. "She's going to need support while she recovers and we both know she won't sit still, even if she took a bomb to the face."

Nick smirked slightly at the comment, he was sure that the ghost of a smile played over the chiefs lips as well.

"Dismissed."

"So...I guess I'm playing nursemaid until you come back to work," said Nick, finishing his story with a nervous smile.

Judy just fumed.

"Nicholas Piberius Wilde," she said, firmly. "You took a great risk and nearly died to bring in a criminal, you should not be punished for doing your job. Furthermore, I am a grown rabbit and can take care of myself! I'm going to talk to Bogo, make him see that you don't deserve this."

She started to move, but Nick knelt in front of the angry bunny.

"Carrots, Judy, you read the file, I nearly killed a mammal."

"But you didn't."

"But I could have," he replied. "When Sawbones was
stalking me, all I could think about what what happened to you, what those mammals did to you."

He ran a finger over the bandages that still covered part of her face.

"I just. I knew my orders, but they didn't matter. All that mattered was getting payback for what they did to you. It was like a dark part of me, one that I never knew existed, awoke and was out for blood."

"Nick," replied Judy, softly running her paw over his.
"I..don't know what to say."

She pulled him into a hug and felt him return the gesture as he wrapped his paws around her small body.

"I need to get my head together, besides, the chief is right. Who else will make sure you actually rest and recover, instead of trying to chase people down with those crutches."

She looked up at him as he gave her a cheeky smile, so she slapped him on the arm.

"Owww, what did I do?"
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Exiting the hospital, they were greeted by Barry Allen in his civilian clothes.

"Hey speedy," quipped Nick, rubbing his arm.

"What are you doing here?"

"Just checking in," he replied. "The cleanup is nearly done and I wanted to see if Judy was okay, although I see you have that covered."

"He certainly has," replied Judy, brightly.

"So, what's next for you? Planning to stay for a bit longer?" She asked.

"Actually, I think it's time I headed home," he replied.

"With the tachyon enhancer fixed I should be able to breach the dimensional barrier back to my earth. My friends are going to be worried sick about me." Barry said.

"Aww, you sure you can't stay longer, I hear Bogo is finally warming up to you?" said Nick with a smirk.

Barry chuckled.

"Sorry, but, as much as I want to, I really need to head home. But if you want to see me off, Clawdon says he can help."
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Entering Zootopia Biolabs, the three were immediately approached by an overjoyed Dr Clawdon. He was closely followed by another white tiger, whom they immediately recognized as the one from the photograph on his desk.

"Nick, Judy, Barry! It's so good to see you again!" he
exclaimed, before wrapping all three of them in a tight hug.

"Oof, I didn't think he could be this happy," wheezed Nick as the tiger squeezed them tight, before releasing them.

As they regained their breath, the female tiger stepped to Clawdon's side.

"Everyone," he said, reigning in his emotions. "Meet my wife Lily."

Lily Clawdon was as lovely as her photograph, with soft features and a slender form that made her the image of beauty. Moving away from her husband, she stood in front of the two mammals and one superhero.

"Nathaniel says you three helped to rescue me," before anyone could react she quickly pulled them into a second hug.

"Thank you, you have no idea what it was like for me and the others." She said.

"Well, that's what we do at the ZPD," replied Judy, as they were let go.

"Indeed," said Clawdon. "In fact, I recently received a call from your police chief, he's going after Sawbones remaining mammals and he wants me to help. You never know, you might see me around Precinct One sometime."

"I hope so Doc," replied Nick. "It's been good meeting you."

"So, I take it Mr Allen is here because of my offer," replied Clawdon.

"Thats right Doc," said Barry.

"Alright then, if you follow me I can show you what I have in mind."
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"This project is something of a long term goal," said
Clawdon as they descended in the laboratory elevator.

"It's got a few years left but the superstructure is finally in place. An unobstructed loop that should give you enough space to build momentum for your journey."

As the lift doors opened, the group exited onto a viewing platform. The tunnel was vast, hundreds of miles high and coated in metal panels. The design would be baffling to someone who hadn't seen it before, but Barry had.

"This is a particle accelerator," he said.

"Thats correct Mr Allen," said Clawdon. "With luck it will be the source of a great many breakthroughs in the years to come."

"Uh, yeah," he replied. "Listen, this thing caused a lot of problems on my earth. You might want to make sure everything is secure before you switch it on."

As they descended to a control room, Clawdon started up several computers.

"The monitoring system will let us keep track of you as you accelerate. I hope you don't mind, but could I record the event? The data will be invaluable to the scientific community," he asked, eagerly.

"Sure," replied Barry. "Just, don't try to punch a hole in reality. I've already had to seal fifty one of those.

"I'll keep that in mind," replied Clawdon. "Whenever you're ready, just head downstairs and step into the accelerator."

"Okay doctor. Thanks for all your help." Barry said.

"I should thank you Mr Allen. You returned my wife to me, that's something I can never repay."

With a shake of hands/paws, Barry turned to Nick and Judy.

"You sure you can't stay longer?" she asked, hobbling up to him.

"I would love to introduce you to my family." She said.

"Maybe next time," he replied. "I usually cross dimensions frequently in this line of work."

Judy smiled before hugging his leg. Barry dropped down to return the gesture before releasing the bunny, who wiped her eyes with a sniffle.

"You bunnies, so emotional," said Nick, earning him a light slap to the chest.

"So Speedy," he continued. "I guess you won't be around to annoy the chief anymore."

"I think you have that covered slick," quipped Judy.

"You wound me fluff." he replied in mock indignation.

"I'm sure you'll recover," replied Barry with a laugh.

"Well, before you go, would you mind if we took a photo?" asked Nick. "Something to remember the time we met the fastest man alive?"

"Only if I can get one as well," he replied. "I know some friends who are going to love this story."
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"Are you ready Mr Allen?" Clawdons voice cracked
through the radio in Barry's hood.

"Ready as I'll ever be." he replied.

"Goodbye Barry," said Judy. "Thanks for everything!"

"See you round Flash," came Nick's voice. "Don't be a stranger."

The Flash smiled under his mask as he waved to the group that watched him from the control booth.

"Vitals look good, readings are coming in clear," said
Clawdon.

"Now, all I need you to do is run Barry run!"

Lightning erupted in his wake as The Flash ran, the scarlet speedster pushing himself faster and faster as he rounded the accelerator's curve again and again, Clawdons instruments lighting up like a christmas tree as they recorded every detail. The assembled mammals braced themselves as Barry broke the sound barrier, all the while gaining speed until the tachyon accelerator activated and he finally broke the dimensional barrier and a swirling wormhole formed right in his path.

As he sped towards it, The Flash gave one last
wave, before he disappeared through the portal and was gone.
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S.T.A.R. Labs Earth-Prime

"Seriously, it was like something out of a disney movie," explained Barry to his team.

"If you didn't have pictures, I certainly wouldn't have
believed it," replied Nash Wells, as he examined Barry's photos on the monitor.

"Really? You wouldn't have believed it," responded Cisco from his seat at the main control desk. "You're from a parallel earth, how could you not believe this?"

"Some things have to be seen to be believed," he replied. "These climate zones are fascinating. I wonder who designed it all?"

"I wish we could have met Nick and Judy," said Caitlin Snow, the young woman pausing her own monitor to see the selfie Barry had taken.

"They sound so schway." Nora said.

"I bet the place there was crash." Bart said.

"They sound like wonderful people." Caitlin said.

"Admit it, you just want to pet them." quipped Cisco.

Caitlin responded with a guilty grin that triggered smiles all around.

"I'm sure they're nice people." Allegra said.

"It's funny that you should run into a parallel of Godspeed," said Nash Wells. "But why weren't any of us present?"

"Maybe you didn't exist," replied Barry. "You didn't on Kara's earth at the time, or at least, I couldn't find you."

"Puzzle for another time," he finished. "But the way you handled the double was very impressive. Keep it up and we might just beat our own Godspeed and his clones."

"I hope they do okay," said Barry, looking at the selfie he took with Nick and Judy.

"If those mammals I fought were any indication, their earth is about to have it's own meta
problem very soon." He said.

"You did say Nick took down the ringleader with some trick arrows he found," replied Caitlin.

"Plus, he and Judy took down that invisible panther, if performance is any indication I'd say they will adapt quickly." Chester said.

"Huh", mused Cisco, looking at Nick's photo. "Looks like Oliver just got a fuzzy double."

"Oliver is anything but fuzzy," chuckled Barry, earning a few more smiles from the group.

"I hope their relationship works out, those two were made for each other." Barry said.

"Just like you and Iris." replied Nash.

"Yeah," replied Barry.

"Then I expect she'll be wanting to know why the fastest man alive is late for your dinner reservation." Nash said.

"What!" he exclaimed, checking his watch. "Oh man, she's not going to be happy."

As he disappeared in a flash of lightning, his friends also made to leave.

"If you don't mind, we've also got plans tonight," said Cisco. "Do you want us to get you anything?"

"I think I'll be fine Cisco, but thanks for the offer," replied Nash.

As the pair left the lab, Nash walked over to the central control station. Tapping a few keys, he brought up their data on Velocity-9, as well the files on their own Godspeed.

"Log entry, " began Nash, pressing a button on his watch.

"Barry recently returned from a parallel earth where he encountered a version of Godspeed. He said he beat that other Godspeed by making him overdose on V9, much like own own Godspeed, this one was using the speed drug, but was not a natural speedster. Regardless, it's given me an idea on how
we can use the drug to take out our own Godspeed."

Tapping a few more keys, he brought up plans for the speed extractor Godspeed tried to make him use on Barry.

"With luck, he won't see it coming, until it's far, far too late." Nash said.