Chapter 1: The New Student

*I only own the ideas for the story. All Zootopia characters, places, etc. belong to Disney. The play "Romeo and Juliet" belongs to William Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet All Rights Reserved. Zootopia All Rights Reserved.*

The sun shined as Judy Hopps woke up from bed. After getting dressed into a pink flannel shirt, and jeans, Judy went to have Breakfast with her parents and siblings. Being in Elementary school, Judy had to get to the bus early. So, she ate her Breakfast, grabbed her school supplies, said goodbye to her mom and dad, and then when the bus arrived, she got on it.

'I wonder what will be new today?' Judy thought to herself as she sat next to her friends. Little did she know what would happen on her and everyone that day.

*Meanwhile, several houses down the road...*

"Mom. Are you sure I'll be alright?" Nick asked nervously. He already was outside with his mom, who was dressed in a nice shirt and pants. Dressed in light colored pants, a green shirt, with his backpack, Nick was waiting for the bus to arrive. Considering the Ranger Scouts situation didn't go well, Nick was understandably nervous. All he wanted to do was go into the house, not deal with school, and just read a book, play a board game, or play pretend. Anything that didn't involve being around other mammals.

"Sweetie. It's going to be okay. You will be in school. There will be other predators, and if something goes wrong, ask for help," Nick's mom told him. Soon, the bus arrived, and after a quick hug, Nick got on the bus.

"Okay," Nick said as he got on the bus. He quickly looked around, and decided to sit in the back. Nobody usually sat in the back. The students talked amount themselves, and Nick didn't pay much attention.

"Hey, did you guys see that fox? He looked nervous," Judy commented. She could tell something was up with the fox, but she didn't know what.

"It's okay, Judy. Probably he wants to be left alone," Judy's friend replied. Judy nodded, but for some reason, she couldn't shake the fox away from her mind. Why was he nervous? Who was he? Eventually, the bus arrived at the school.

Once all the mammal students got into the school, went to their lockers and gathered what they needed, everyone went to class. Judy went to English class first and sat down in the front row. Luckily all her classmates were there, but there was an empty seat.

'Maybe someone was sick? Doctor appointment?' Judy thought before her teacher came in. It was a kangaroo named Ms. Pouch, dressed in her normal clothing and glasses.

"Good morning class!" Ms. Pouch said. Her students replied with a "Good morning Ms. Pouch".

"Now, before we begin, I would like to introduce a new student into our classroom. Class, meet Nicholas P. Wilde," Ms. Pouch said as the fox came into the classroom. Everyone looked at him, as Nick quietly and carefully walked into the room. Judy recognized him as the fix from the bus.

"Now Nick, why don't you introduce yourself," Ms. Pouch said. Nick took a deep breath.

"Well, my name is Nick Wilde, it's my first day here at school, and I hope I get to make some friends here," Nick said kindly. Everyone greeted Nick, and he was given the seat next to Judy on the left.

'Okay. So he's new. That's probably why he's nervous. Also, Nick seems like a nice fox. But on the other paw, he's a predator. Great... my dad will not be happy when he hears this! Not good...' Judy thought to herself. Her dad especially did not like foxes. So, even though Judy got to know mammals and not judge them, her dad was a little the opposite.

"Now class, we will be put on a play. Specifically, the Shakespeare's classic; Romeo and Juliet. However, some scenes will be changed due to some of the original play's material. Now everyone will be given partners for they play, even though everyone will be helping with the play..." Ms. Pouch said before giving out the partners. Unfortunately, Judy was partners with Nick Wilde. Fantastic! Once everyone went over the play in description so nobody was confused, Ms. Pouch said she would give out parts by the next day. Soon, the bell rang.

"Good job everyone. Class dismissed!" Ms. Pouch announced before everyone left.

"Well, I get teamed up with Nick for the play. Great! My dad is going to most certainly going to scream!" Judy told herself sarcastically, her ears going down. Judy didn't mind Nick, but she knew her parents wouldn't like this news. The rest of the day was normal, until lunch time. Judy went to sit with her friends, and as everyone talked and ate, Nick sat by himself.

"I can't believe I got a rabbit as a partner... I just hope that bunny isn't mean like the others were. If so, I'm doomed!" Nick told himself, getting out a sandwich.