History Fanfic / FantasticFoxesOfZootopia

* '''Oneshots and Drabbles:''' (on [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19483531 Archive Of Our Own]] and [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13329204/1/Fantastic-Foxes-of-Zootopia-Oneshots-and-Drabbles FanFiction.net]]) A collection of quick works that take place within the same universe, but don't necessarily fit within the main plot.

** '''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19436197/chapters/46257016 Acting Out]]:''' Introduces Jack Savage and Skye, and also features characters from ''WesternAnimation/Sing'' and a background character from ''Anime/Aggretsuko''.

** '''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/20492879 AGGRETOPIA (RAGE!!!!!)]]:''' Another DayInTheLimelight, this time for [[Anime/Aggretsuko Retsuko and her friends]].

''Fantastic Foxes of Zootopia'' comprises multiple serial-style works, some longer than others, with many of them featuring different protagonists. It can be found [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1086153 as a series on Archive Of Our Own]] and on [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/7764515/J-Shute J Shute's page on FanFiction.net]]. The Archive version splits them up into multiple stories within the same series, while on [=FanFiction.net=], all the stories apart from "Different" are combined into one story.

The prequel "Different" [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15431751/chapters/35819397 is on Archive Of Our Own]] and on [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13013558/1/Different Fanfiction.net]]

'''Beware unmarked spoilers for ''Zootopia''!'''

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!!''Fantastic Foxes of Zootopia'' contains quote-unquote examples of:

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''Fantastic Foxes of Zootopia'' comprises multiple serial-style works, some longer than others, with many of them featuring different protagonists. It can be found [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1086153 as a series on Archive Of Our Own]] and on [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/7764515/J-Shute J Shute's page on FanFiction.net]]. The Archive version splits them up into multiple stories within the same series, while on FanFiction.net, the all the stories outside of "Different" are combined into one story.

* AdaptationalBackstoryChange: Though mostly averted, Mr Fox deals with wild birds and snakes, previously as a ‘ranger’ with his wife, now as a part time pest controller/hunter-for-hire in his spare time (with the added bonus of keeping the birds he gets for food). This replaces his job as a poultry thief, a necessary thing given the change in setting. Given that it's dangerous work for a fox, his wife is still worried, and angry when she finds he secretly took his nephew on one of them.
* AdultFear: Mr and Mrs Fox at almost losing their son, then finding out he’s been suffering so much, is hostile to them, and then believing that they’re awful parents.

* AffectionateNickname: After Nick asks for Ash’ name (hey there Mr…?), the young fox responds by spitting on the ground. As a result, [[TheNicknamer Nick]] calls him "Mr ''<makes a spitting noise or literally spits on the ground>''."
* AgeAppropriateAngst: Like in the film, Ash is one Angsty teen, being the Un-favourite really not helping.
* AllForNothing: All of Ash’s attempts to finally get one up on his cousin.

* BewareTheQuietOnes: Ash may be quiet and grumpy, but push him too far…

* BrutalHonesty: Mr Fox eventually admits that he doesn’t think his son has what it takes to be a ranger like him. While confirming Ash’s feelings of being unloved, it was done by Mr Fox out of concern. After all, it was a risky job, his wife knowing someone who was carried off by a predatory bird.

* {{Deconstruction}}: While not enough to make it a DarkFic, "Different" builds off of some of the ParentalFavoritism seen in ''WesternAnimation/FantasticMrFox'', with it being enough to drive Ash to attempted suicide. [[InterruptedSuicide Thankfully, Nick and Judy intervene]], and the rest of "Different," as well as later serials, show the Fox family trying to move past it.

* FanBoy: In the stinger, it’s revealed that Gideon Grey enjoys Ash’s comic, getting to meet the young fox himself (likely to his great joy).
* FantasticRacism: {{Discussed}}. While Zootopia showed that there was prejudice against foxes (and later, as a result of the nighthowler crisis, predators) Chapter 3 shows that there isn’t a ‘defining racism’ in this world. Rather, many species have grudges against certain other species. Dromedary and Bactrian camels are shown, while a viscous one between red and grey squirrels is inferred. The reasons for the former are left unexplained, as are those in the latter (though given the wiping out of reds by greys in the UK, the reasons could be inferred).

* MoodWhiplash: Mr Fox’s attempted first reconciliation with his son.
* MostWritersAreWriters: As in the film, Mr Fox writes for a newspaper.

* ParentalFavouritism: Mr and Mrs Fox, Mr Fox especially, unintentionally show this towards their nephew Kris. They viewed it as simply being impressed with TheAce who they’re looking after while his father is seriously ill, and were oblivious to what Ash (who they still love dearly) was going through.

* ConspiracyTheorist: Honey, as seen in "The Bin and the Badge". "The Bin and the Badge" shows that [[{{Deconstruction}} this line of thinking has its fair share of detriments]].
** "The Bin and the Badge" serves as one for the oft-used portrayal of Honey as a ConspiracyTheorist who thinks that all sheep are involved in a grand "Cud-spiracy." In fact, J Shute has stated that he got the idea from the UnfortunateImplications many of those fanfics leave that Honey is extremely bigoted against sheep.

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* AdaptationalBackstoryChange: Though mostly averted, Mr Fox deals with wild birds and snakes, previously as a ‘ranger’ with his wife, now as a part time pest controller/ hunter for hire in his spare time (with the added bonus of keeping the birds he gets for food). This replaces his job as a poultry thief, a necessary thing given the change in setting. Given that he’s a fox and large birds do pose a serious threat to him, his wife is still worried, and angry when she finds he secretly took his nephew on one of them.
* AdultFear: Mr and Mrs Fox at almost loosing their son, then finding out he’s been suffering so much, is hostile to them, and then believing that they’re awful parents.

* BerserkButton: Remember how everyone called Ash (handwaves) ‘Different?’ Well, turns out he doesn’t like that.
* BestServedCold: Literally invoked in chapter 3. After finding out that the bigoted ice cream elephant from Zootopia, who once asked Nick if there were any fox ice-cream joints before refusing him service, is going to try and get an ice cream from a literal fox ice-cream joint… Let’s say he might have had a sudden sense of déjà vu even before the reveal.

* FantasticRacism: {{Discussed}}. While Zootopia showed that there was prejudice against foxes (and later, as a result of the nighthowler crisis, predators) chapter 3 shows that there isn’t a ‘defining racism’ in this world. Rather, many species have grudges against certain other species. Dromedary and Bactrian camels are shown, while a viscous one between red and grey squirrels is inferred. The reasons for the former are left unexplained, as are those in the latter (though given the wiping out of reds by greys in the UK, the reasons could be inferred).

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''Fantastic Foxes of Zootopia'' comprises multiple serial-style works, some longer than others, with many of them featuring different protagonists. It can be found [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1086153 as a series on Archive Of Our Own]] and on [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/7764515/J-Shute J Shute's page on FanFiction.net]]. The Archive version splits them up, while on Fanfiction they're combined together.

The prequel ''Different'' [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15431751/chapters/35819397 is on Archive Of Our Own]] and on [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13013558/1/Different Fanfic]]

!!''The series at large contains examples of'':

!!''Different'' contains quote-unquote examples of:

* ThenLetMeBeEvil: Sort-of. While not an evil thing by any means, while still thinking he can’t reconcile with his family, Ash ponders whether he might as well stay in the mental hospital permanently.

* AlwaysSecondBest: Ash feels he’s this to Kris.
* MentalHealthRecoveryArc: Different acts as this for Ash.
* HeroicWannabe: Ash, wishing to follow in his father’s footsteps.
* AllForNothing: All of Ash’s attempts to finally get one up on his cousin.
* RedemptionRejection: Mr Fox’s reconciliation speech to Ash at the end of chapter 1. It doesn’t go well.
* TheResenter: Ash of Kris, given his achievements and his parents apparent favouritism to him.
* DarkestHour: The events are arguably this for all of the Fox family. Ash snaps, almost throwing himself off a bridge, and his parents learn that they’re son feels so neglected he thought this was justified.
* DidYouThinkICantFeel? Ash’s breakdown to his parents.
* HardWorkHardlyWorks: Ash worked really hard on his comic, only for Kris to make one that got it booted out. It’s later discussed that Kris just has naturally excellent paw-eye coordination.
* MissingMom: Though left unmentioned in the film, it’s confirmed the Kristofferson’s mother is dead.
* CallingTheOldManOut: Ash to his parents, especially his father, on multiple occasions.
* BrutalHonesty: Mr Fox eventually admits that he doesn’t think his son has what it takes to be a ranger, just like himself. While confirming Ash’s feelings of being unloved, it was done by Mr Fox out of concern. After all, it was a risky job, his wife knowing someone who was carried off by and killed by a predatory bird.
* IAmWhatIAm: Ash’s eventual epiphany at the end of therapy. It doesn’t solve everything, it’s clearly stated that there’s a long way left to go, but he begins to stop comparing himself to Kris and take solace in his own achievements.
* TheAce: Kristofferson. After all, he’s a natural.
* BestServedCold: Literally invoked in chapter 3. After finding out that the bigoted ice cream elephant from Zootopia, who once asked Nick if there were any fox ice-cream joints before refusing him service, is going to try and get an ice cream from a literal fox ice-cream joint… Let’s say he might have had a sudden sense of déjà vu even before the reveal.
* FantasticRacism: Discussed. While Zootopia showed that there was prejudice against foxes (and later, as a result of the nighthowler crisis, predators) chapter 3 shows that there isn’t a ‘defining racism’ in this world. Rather, many species have grudges against certain other species. Dromedary and Bactrian camels are shown, while a viscous one between red and grey squirrels is inferred. The reasons for the former are left unexplained, as are those in the latter (though given the wiping out of reds by greys in the UK, the reasons could be inferred).
* EarnYourHappyEnding: After a lot of angst, Ash seems to be on the path to recovery, reconciling with his family. Kris meanwhile has his father back, while Nick decides to go to therapy to help improve himself.
* ArborealAbode: The Fox family house.
* FanBoy: In the stinger, it’s revealed that Gideon Grey enjoys Ash’s comic, getting to meet the young fox himself (likely to his great joy).
* TheCameo: Gideon Grey, Jerry Jumbeaux, Kris’ father.
* SeldomSeenSpecies: The therapist is a Binturong. Later, a Ruppell’s Fox is seen.
* CommonalityConnection: Ash and Kris chose to merge their comic characters, co-authoring their work, as part of their effort to mend their bond. It goes well.


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!!''The Fantastic Foxes of Zootopia Series 1'' contains quote-unquote examples of:

* TakeThat: "Acting Out" features a hearty one against ''WesternAnimation/{{Minions}}'', with multiple characters reacting with revulsion to a ''Minions'' standee, culminating in Nick agreeing to buy the standee so that he can "wipe those things from the face of the earth."

* {{Deconstruction}}:
** While not enough to make it a DarkFic, "Different" builds off of some of the ParentalFavoritism seen in ''WesternAnimation/FantasticMrFox'', with it being enough to drive Ash to attempted suicide. [[InterruptedSuicide Thankfully, Nick and Judy intervene]], and the rest of "Different," as well as later serials, show the Fox family trying to move past it.
* InterruptedSuicide: "Different" (and by extension, ''The Fantastic Foxes of Zootopia'' as a whole) begins with Nick and Judy intervening to stop Ash from jumping off a bridge.
* ElectiveMute: Discussed. Nick suffered from it after his hazing by the Junior Ranger Scouts, taking a few years to get out of (including learning sign language as a coping mechanism). Most pronounced in 'Different', he starts going to therapy for it and other matters. He gets better.
* ThereAreNoTherapists: There is. She's awesome.
* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: 'Different' has a different tone and feel from the main series, originally being planned as a stand alone fic with the potential for a sequel. Nick and Ash feel different too, though both their changes can be explained by going to therapy in the meantime.
* AgeAppropriateAngst: Like in the film, Ash is one Angsty teen, being the Un-favourite really not helping.
* SelfHarm: Ash is shown to have bitten his wrists (being a fox with sharp teeth) out of anger at his situation. While briefly committed he's fitted with a muzzle to stop this, showing that it’s a not that uncommon occurrence. He then shows off said scars in an attempt at (post-event) ''SelfMutilationDemonstration''.
* ParentalObliviousness: Ash’s parents had no idea he was going through so much distress until it was almost too late. They had even less idea that it was their affinity to Kris that caused it. Once they became aware though they do their best to stay aware, sometimes even pressing a little too hard.

* ParentalFavouritism: Mr and Mrs Fox, Mr Fox especially, unintentionally show this towards their nephew Kris. They viewed it as simply being impressed with ''TheAce'' who they’re looking after while his father is seriously ill, and were oblivious to what Ash (who they still love dearly) was going through.

* AdviceBackfire: After finding out that his son is going through all sorts of issues, failing to fit in and is in all sorts of emotional distress that lead to an attempted suicide attempt, Mr Fox gives a rousing speech about always accepting his son no matter what, heavily referencing (as theorised by some film watchers) that he may be gay or trans… Unfortunately, Ash is not, and views the speech as nothing more than further proof that his parents don’t know him.
* TakeThat: The theories that Ash is gay or trans are completely ruled out.
** (In Authors notes, it’s explained that the author really didn’t like them, viewing them as both contradicting things seen in the film (such as his interest in Agnes) and being used as cheap excuses/ get out of jail free card/ cop out to explain away his character).
* InstitutionalApparel: While briefly committed, Ash wears fairly plain clothes provided to him and, initially, a muzzle (to stop him biting himself)

* BlanketFort: Ash builds one.
* HumiliationConga: Ash. Along with what was seen in the film, the one-ups from Kris and the ‘turn downs’ from his parents are even longer here.

* BewareTheQuietOnes: Ash may be quiet and grumpy, but push him too far…
* IWasJustJoking: On realising that Kris’ comic has booted Ash’s one out of the competition he’d entered and thought he’d won, Mr Fox gave a ‘tension diffusing’ joke about giving Kris the secret party they’d planned for him. Ash took it literally, resulting in his rage breaking point.
* HeroicBSOD: Ash, after his suicide attempt is stopped. His final attempt to do something, and he couldn’t even manage that…
* ParentalSubstitute: Sort of. After falling out with his family, Ash takes a shine to Nick, though he reconciles with his main family later. Also applicable to Kris, given that his aunt and uncle are looking after him while his father is ill.
* TropaholicsAnonymous: The family go through this, along with Nick, to try and solve their issues.

* HappilyAdopted: Kris (at least from his perspective) is by his Aunt and Uncle, while his father recovers from illness.
* MoodWhiplash: Mr Fox’s attempted first reconciliation with his son.
* BystanderSyndrome: Subverted. After doing his job and saving Ash, Nick decides to help with his recovery.
* CoveredInScars: Ash has them on his wrists. He made them with his teeth.
* VerbalTic: Mr Fox dose his double-whistle double-click ‘quote-unquote’ trademark from the film.
* AffectionateNickname: After Nick asks for Ash’ name (hey there Mr…?), the young fox responds by spitting on the ground. As a result, Nick the Nicknamer calls him Mr (and then makes a spitting noise or literally spits on the ground)
* EmbarrassingLastName: Nick comments that ‘Fox’ is a bit of one from Ash and his family.
* EmbarrassingMiddleName: Nick has one of these.
* HoistByHisOwnPetard: Subverted. When Mr Fox introduces himself as a good writer, the family therapist says he can go first, only for him to ace it. Later played straight when Ash reveals to Mrs Fox that he took Kris out on missions.
* AdaptationalBackstoryChange: Though mostly averted, Mr Fox deals with wild birds and snakes, previously as a ‘ranger’ with his wife, now as a part time pest controller/ hunter for hire in his spare time (with the added bonus of keeping the birds he gets for food). This replaces his job as a poultry thief, a necessary thing given the change in setting. Given that he’s a fox and large birds do pose a serious threat to him, his wife is still worried, and angry when she finds he secretly took his nephew on one of them.
* OvershadowedByAwesome: Ash to Kris.
* BerserkButton: Remember how everyone called Ash (handwaves) ‘Different?’ Well, turns out he doesn’t like that.
* ParentalIssues: Ash with his, due to his feeling that he’s the Unfavourite to Kris.
* ParentalNeglect: Unintentionally done by Mr and Mrs Fox, made worse by Ash bottling it up rather than saying it. When it does come out, they’re distraught and just want to make it right.
* ArmourPiercingQuestion: Ash, when pressing whether his father thinks he’s good enough to be a ranger. Then when he asks the same thing of Kris.
* MostWritersAreWriters: As in the film, Mr Fox writes for a newspaper.

''The Fantastic Foxes of Zootopia'' is a multi-instalment, [[MassiveMultiplayerCrossover multi-fandom]] fanfiction by J Shute Norway.

''The Fantastic Foxes of Zootopia'' comprises multiple serial-style works, some longer than others, with many of them featuring different protagonists. It can be found [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1086153 as a series on Archive Of Our Own]] and on [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/7764515/J-Shute J Shute's page on FanFiction.net]].

!!''The Fantastic Foxes of Zootopia'' contains quote-unquote examples of:

* ConspiracyTheorist: Honey, as seen in "The Bin and the Badge". "The Bin and the Badge" shows that [[{{Deconstruction}} this line of thinking has its fair share of detriments]].
* {{Deconstruction}}:
** While not enough to make it a DarkFic, "Different" builds off of some of the ParentalFavoritism seen in ''WesternAnimation/FantasticMrFox'', with it being enough to drive Ash to attempted suicide. [[InterruptedSuicide Thankfully, Nick and Judy intervene]], and the rest of "Different," as well as later serials, show the Fox family trying to move past it.
** "The Bin and the Badge" serves as one for the oft-used portrayal of Honey as a ConspiracyTheorist who thinks that all sheep are involved in a grand "Cud-spiracy." In fact, J Shute has stated that he got the idea from the UnfortunateImplications many of those fanfics leave that Honey is extremely bigoted against sheep.

* TheShrink: Amy Lupulelli, a binturong who most likely counts as the "Awesome Shrink" variant. Though "The Bin and the Badge" shows she can find some cases challenging.

* ADayInTheLimeLight: Many of the stories that don't centre around Nick or Judy count as this.

** "The Bin and the Badge" serves as one for the oft-used portrayal of Honey as a ConspiracyTheorist. In fact, J Shute has stated that he got the idea from the UnfortunateImplications many of those fanfics leave that Honey is extremely bigoted against sheep.

* TakeThat: "Acting Out" features a hearty one against ''WesternAnimation/{{Minions}}'', with multiple characters reacting with revulsion to a ''Minions'' standee, with Nick agreeing to buy the standee only to "wipe those things from the face of the earth."

[[caption-width-right:350:Only in Zootopia as they say![[note]]Clockwise from top left: [[Disney/{{Zootopia}} Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde, Jack Savage & Skye]], [[WesternAnimation/FantasticMrFox Kristofferson Silverfox & Ash Fox]], and [[Anime/Aggretsuko Retsuko & Haida]]]][[/note]]

[[caption-width-right:350:Only in Zootopia as they say![[note]]Clockwise from top left: [[Disney/{{Zootopia}} Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde, Jack Savage & Skye]], [[WesternAnimation/FantasticMrFox Kristofferson Silverfox & Ash Fox]], and [[Anime/Aggretsuko Retsuko & Haida]][[/note]]

''WesternAnimation/FantasticMrFox'' comprises multiple serial-style works, some longer than others, with many of them featuring different protagonists. It can be found [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1086153 as a series on Archive Of Our Own]] and on [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/7764515/J-Shute J Shute's page on FanFiction.net]].

* TakeThat: "Acting Out" features a hearty one against ''WesternAnimation/Minions'', with multiple characters reacting with revulsion to a ''Minions'' standee, with Nick agreeing to buy the standee only to "wipe those things from the face of the earth."

* ConspiracyTheorist: Honey, as seen in "The Bin and the Badge".
* {Deconstruction}: