"What is it that you truly plan to do with the Bunny, your Majesty?"

The white tiger looked up from his paperworks to meet the eyes of a black cat. The question came out of nowhere, but it is to be expected from his General. The older would always want to listen to his plans and contribute as much as he can for their King.

"Train him and you will be his mentor"

"You know that is not what I'm trying to question, Taehyung"

Jungkook is being toured around the castle by the Councilor and Treasurer, giving him some information of his new home and gain a feeling of familiarity.

As much as the tiger wants to spend time with the Consort of his choosing, he cannot escape his duties as King. However, seeing so many words and having no time to truly relax can be quite a headache.

He wishes to see his bunny.

"I do not understand what you are implying here, hyung"

"Let me rephrase it then" Yoongi took a step towards the younger and leaned over his desk to properly stare down at him.

"What made you choose Jungkook as your Consort after all these years as King?"

The General does not beat around the bush that's for sure.

This made Taehyung think back to their first meeting in the forest. He was injured and on high alert, so when seeing a hybrid close to his hiding place as potential traitors lurks within his castle, you cannot blame him for pouncing at the bunny.

However, after pinning him down and have taken a better look at his captured prey, his whole form stopped and stare.

The beauty this little hopper possessed is truly a gift from the Gods. What captivated him is the way the younger speaks with such calmness and confidence even when he's trapped in a tiger's hold.

It only intrigued him more when his eyes found a dagger in the bunny's basket, he knows this one is something else.

But what truly got him is his scent.

"Scent you say?"

"He offered his neck for me to investigate him and show his loyalty"

Yoongi hummed in understanding, but his eyes glimmer in curiosity. Seeming to enjoy the talk, he took a seat in front of the King's desk and crossed his legs before speaking.

"Tell me.. how do you describe his scent?"

"A basket filled with freshly-baked cookies on a field of lavender flowers"

"How.. oddly specific" the older commented with a small chuckle.

"I may have buried my nose onto his neck in our first meeting"

"Very romantic of you, your Majesty" They both chuckled at this as Taehyung played with his fountain pen out of embarrassment at his confession.

Yoongi observed the younger with keen eyes, ever since he has been chosen as the Kingdom's General by the hybrid in front of him, he never seen the white tiger look so content and open.

Usually he would be more reserved and his face hold no emotions, even around his hyungs.. except one.

Kim Beomgyu was the only hybrid to give Taehyung a breath of life and show his true emotions. How could he not? That's his baby brother and the King would always try his best to give him the happiness he deserves.

It is only too bad they both have differences in the definition of happiness.

The tiger needs a reminder that at times, age can be one of the reasons why they cannot communicate well. Maybe he needs a talk from someone who understands in his brother's generation, someone who is just as close to his heart as to his sibling.

"You know.. I was shocked when you chose Thumper as your Consort, cause why that role?"

"There are no other roles available.."

The answer made the black cat shake his head, not believing even the slightest.

"Don't give me that reason, your Majesty. You could've just given him a role as the General's assistant or anyone of us"

The King did not comment after that, seeming to have been cornered by his General and the black cat knew why exactly he chose Jungkook as his Consort.

However, the tiger is not ready to admit everything due to his lack of experience in that field and is unsure of his emotions.

"You cannot say about your bloodline due to Jungkook being male, unless you live in an alternate universe, it is impossible for him to give you a child"

The older did not miss how the younger's breath hitched at the thought of Jungkook having a child. Yoongi cannot help, but sigh at his King's clear want at such an idea implemented in his brain.

"Be honest with me Tae..."

The King looked up at his hyung.

"Have you fallen?"

The question shouldn't come to as a surprise to Taehyung, he was more shock that no one has asked ever since he appointed the bunny of this role. It would make the most sense to others with this conclusion that he possibly grown feelings for the younger.

Before he could answer his hyung, a small knock echoed through the room and the duo turned to the sound.

"You may enter"

With the gained permission from the King, a hamster hybrid enter with a hint of panic in his eyes. Seeing such a reaction from the Councilor, Taehyung stood up, but froze when he realized something off at seeing the presence of the older.

Wasn't he supposed to be with his Consort?

Trying his best to keep his composure in front of his hyungs, he spoke with a stern look plastered on his face.

"What is it? You were supposed to accompany Jungkook throughout the castle, hyung"

"I have done what I've been ordered, your Majesty, but something has occurred during it"

Taehyung was close to growling at the older and demand immediate answers, but stayed calm due to his respect for his hyung and as his beliefs to not dare do such acts to an innocent prey.

"Please enlighten us, Jin hyung" the black cat decided to ask on his Majesty's behalf before he could accidentally snap at the hamster.

"It's Jungkook...

...he's fighting Yeonjun"

•••••••-•••••-•••••••

It all happened so fast.

They were focused on touring the bunny around the castle and having casual talk here and there. The two did not except such actions being made by the younger, it happened in a blink of an eye.

It all occurred in the training field, there they see other hybrids, especially predators having a sparring practice. Yeonjun and Hoseok were also seen observing their movements from the sideline, making sure all predators have proper postures and doing the right techniques.

The fox and the squirrel spotted the trio and they both waved at them enthusiastically. Seemingly more on the arrival of their 'idol' Thumper.

"Jinnie hyung! Joonie hyung! I see you're both giving the bunny a tour around the castle"

The Spy Master was the first to speak and with a small bounce on his feet, proceeded to walk up to them with a welcoming smile on his charming face.

"Again, it is with such great honor to meet you, Jungkook-ssi!" he says with a genuine tone, the older bunny felt flustered as such.

"Enough of that, I insist you call me hyung"

"Do I deserve to address you as such?"

Quite charming indeed. Jungkook still cannot fathom how every one of the King's men have grown some sort of likeness towards the older bunny, obviously due to him being Thumper.

Soon filled with excitement, the fox insisted they join them in keeping watch with their soldiers, ready to provide advices and techniques to teach Jungkook after his recovery.

"I wish to show off our amazing teachings by observing our ever so talented soldiers, Jungkookie"

Hoseok said and smiled at the younger, to which was returned, but soon flinching downwards when he noticed the odd looks from those so called soldiers.

It could've been due to the squirrel and fox's reactions of being too excited and fond of some random bunny, who was also suddenly their Councilor's wife. It is bound to turn some heads, especially when they heard them talk about teaching him some moves.

His sensitive ears picked up some words amongst the soldiers, and they were not so friendly.

"What's some random bunny doing in a training field? Shouldn't he be 'providing' for his husband?"

"Have my ears deceived me? Them teaching this bunny? Are they joking?"

"Out of all preys, they chose the most fragile one? He will be too high maintenance"

"Please.. imagine this bunny fight! Him being in a dress doesn't help his weak form"

"Seriously, I could beat him with one arm behind my back"

It seems they could only teach these soldiers combat, but not manners. He sighs at this on how these soldiers were chosen to fight for their Kingdom and protect the citizens, but hold such discrimination against his kind.

"Can you really, mutt?" The last one ticked him off the most, seeming to not mind hurting some prey just to prove a point.

The wolf soldier froze when being addressed so suddenly. There he made eye contact with a pair of of calm eyes, yet they held some sort of fire in them as the owner advance towards him.

"E-Excuse me?"

"Finally, you showed some manners!" Jungkook scoffed at him and furrowed his brows in displeasure "You sure seem so confident to hurt a mere bunny, what kind of soldier are you?"

The hyungs and Yeonjun all stared in shock combined with nervousness on how the bunny glared daggers at the confused wolf. They all felt a bad feeling crawl up their spines as they see Jungkook closing their distance to show dominance.

"Since you're so sure of it..."

They all watched the bunny cross both his arms behind his back and exposed his front to the wolf. With a nonchalant look, he challenged the soldier.

"Try to hit me, I bet I could beat you with both my arms behind my back, mutt"

Namjoon took a step forward, clearly in utter disbelief on what his Jungkook is offering to the predator so openly. He cannot believe the bunny's determination to prove to these predators to not underestimate him due to the fact of him being prey.

However, he is allowed to do whatever he wishes only /after/ his ribs is fully heald.

"Jungkook! Have you gone mad?!"

"You are hurt! Your ribs are still in serious condition, please refrain yourself from any combat" Jin tried to remind the younger, to reason with him to not do such ridiculous actions.

Then Hoseok stepped in to also prevent the bunny from causing a scene and possibly inflict more damage into his weakened body.

"Enough of that, he cannot touch you since you bear the golden charm, Jungkook"

With the reminder of his necklace, the younger looked down at it and stayed still. The squirrel was right, this predator will not lay a single finger on him due to the charm around his neck.

The four men collectively gasped when they see him grasped the tiger charm and pulled it off his neck, the strings snapping to pieces at such force from the bunny.

Jungkook lets go of his hold on the charm and they all watched the golden tiger made contact on the ground.

Thump!

"Let us begin, wolf"

However, he sees the soldier hesitate to make a move. It was due to the fact that touching the bunny could cause serious penalty, especially with the way the King's men reacted. Unfortunately for them, Jungkook is too stubborn for his own good and decided to provoke him.

"Aww, too afraid to fight me? Are you scared of a bunny?" Jungkook laughed at him, clear mockery at the tone of his voice.

"How embarrassing to be under his Majesty's soldiers, yet he is unable to even put a scratch on me...

.. maybe you don't deserve to be in this position, puppy"

That's what gotten the wolf to finally swing his fist at the unarmed bunny. However, being Thumper, Jungkook dodged his attacks with ease and landed a kick on the soldier's chin.

Crack!

He cannot identify whether the sounds is from the predator or his own ribs screaming, but he cannot dwell any longer when the wolf lunges at his form. The bunny spun out his grasp and used his knee to hit his opponent right on his gut.

He misses this.

The wolf is a persistent fellow, so with blood dripping down his chin, he dived towards the bunny's legs to try and rip off his skin. Unfortunately for him, Jungkook jumped at the right time and while in mid air, managed to twist his body and land a devastating kick on the predator's back.

He wanted this.

Jungkook is unable to hear his own body screaming in pain and panic, his ribs must be crying, but the adrenaline rush prevents him from feeling anything.

He needs this.

"Are you unable to stand on your feet, little pup?" He snickers, his hands still stays behind his back as he looked down at the grunting predator.

His eyes is unable to stray away from the wolf's legs, he could feel his hand flinching to slash them.

"That's enough"

But a hand managed to hold a tight grip on his wrist. The bunny now just realizing his grip on the dagger he carries, the one his King gifted him.

Yeonjun's hand prevented him from attacking the wolf on the ground, but his body is telling him to finish his job as Thumper and slash his legs. His breath became uneven and his hands fidgets to be released.

"You have proven your point, hyung. Please let your body rest or else you will collapse"

"... then do me one favour, Yeonjun"

The fox tilted his head at this, but for the sake of the older's recovery, he nodded. However, what Jungkook said next made his eyes widen in surprise.

"Fight me"

"W-What?" His ears twitching in shock. The Consort seeming to not listen to his own mind to stop himself from hurting.

"Do as I say, Yeonjun. Fight me"

Before the younger could refuse, the bunny turned his body to grab a hold of his collar. His grip was strong as he brought the fox close to him and whisper in his ears.

"As your King's Consort, I command you to fight me, you cannot disobey"

Namjoon was as able to read his lips and was ready to step in between them, but a hand stopped his body from advancing forward.

It was the Royal Assassin.

"What are you doing?! Shouldn't we-"

"Jungkook used his Consort role and ordered Yeonjun to hurt him... we are not allowed to disobey direct orders, especially prevent it"

"But-"

Jin held onto his arms with a look of sorrow in his eyes "I will inform his Majesty, so please... don't ever try to stop them. You know exactly why" then left the scene, his hands seeming to linger a bit longer on the koala's arm before disappearing in the castle.

The Kingdom is strict with their roles, no matter how bizarre the rules are, you must follow it. If you dare disobey, it is a sign of you disrespecting the wisher's wishes and lose their trust and loyalty to you.

These set of rules under their positions has been engraved for generations, no Ruler has ever took mind of changing since it shows the true power of their positions.

The koala's form froze at that, if he dares stop them, then he was only disrespecting his friend and will lose his trust.

Devastated at this, he watches as Yeonjun hesitate to attack the bunny. His form changed to those ready to combat, but his posture was stiff and filled with nervousness.

As soon as Jungkook and Yeonjun charged at each other, Namjoon closed his eyes in fear. He cannot handle the sounds of pained gasp and bodies falling on the ground with a grunt.

His hands shaken, remembering the days how Jungkook just started as Thumper. It was full of blood.

Suddenly someone held his hand in comfort.

Before he could open his eyes, the hands moved to cover his koala ears. He felt their body stand in front of him, seeming to try to block his view from the scene.

"It'll be okay.."

Hoseok's gentle voice whispered onto his human ears, trying to distract them from hearing the painful sounds from the bunny and fox.

"Jungkookie will be okay, your hyung promise you"

He prays the squirrel's words to be true, he could only hold faith in Hoseok's promise, to which helped his body relax and stop shaking.

The only one who is allowed to stop or prevent the orders is none other than the King.

"What is the meaning of this?"

Namjoon had never felt such relief when hearing the familiar deep voice, sounding furious as ever. Still being embraced by Hoseok, he looked up to see the King's not so pleased look.

He sees the tiger flick his wrist and in a blink of an eye, Yoongi stepped in between the fighting hybrids. He pinned Yeonjun down on the ground and pointed his sword towards Jungkook.

"Don't move, that is an order from your General"

There they all watched the stoic King step towards the bunny, his face stays blank, but his eyes tells a different story. Judging by his flattened ears and fangs close to display, he's most definitely not happy with what he saw.

"You.." Taehyung steps close to the younger's personal space, uncaring of the watchful eyes from others as he took hold on Jungkook's nape. His claws almost caressing his skin, causing a small shiver from the prey.

"Have a lot of explaining to do, little hopper"

•••••••-•••••-•••••••

"Have you truly gone mad, my Bunny?"

They are alone in his Majesty's bedroom, the same one where Jungkook treated his wounds and had a one-on-one combat with the Kingdom's Marshal. Who knew this place could lead to so many memories, such as the one occurring at the moment.

"With what had happened in the training field, it seems like you need to be tied in a leash"

"A leash will not cut it, my King. You know very well Thumper has his ways to make an escape"

"Is that so?"

Before Jungkook could process, his body was pinned down on the bed by the white tiger. Still being careful with his ribs by softly taking hold of them as he pounced on his body. The two glared at one another, too stubborn to back down their challenging looks.

Due to their differences in breeds, it is quite obvious who is more physically strong out of the two. The bunny's wrists where all in a tight grip by his King's hand, while the other is taking a gentle hold on his waist. Quite a duality.

"You need to be disciplined for your actions, little hopper" Taehyung furrowed his brows lower and his grip only tightened, but it wasn't enough to bruise the younger's skin.

"Not only have you broken some bones on one of my soldiers, you commanded our Spy Master to fight you..."

The hand left the bunny's waist only to grip on his chin to properly stare down at his glaring eyes.

"Furthermore, you've damaged your already injured body. It will take months for your ribs to fully heal due to your idiotic actions"

It has not even been a week, but it felt like centuries to Jungkook when he stayed unmoving with no physical combat. He is not willing to admit to the tiger his true reasons for his orders.

But it seems like he has no need to admit anything after what the King said next that made his heart pounding a million miles.

"I know your body craves for this.. you took pleasure in the fight" he held in a gasp as he sees the older lean closer "I've heard it all, my Bunny. The rush your body felt makes you thirst for it... the desire to be so close to death, yet survive in the end"

"N-No.. I- I-.. H-How did-"

"I've heard it all from your little one"

Soobin?

--//FLASHBACK//--

"It's something of utmost importance, Taehyun.. I just.. I need help"

"Is it about your brother?"

Soobin nodded, but immediately looked around in high alert. "But let us not speak of it in such a public area, please take me somewhere to avoid prying ears"

Taehyung followed the two with careful steps.

He did not mean to pry in their conversation, but after finding out it involves a certain bunny, he cannot stand by, especially when said bunny's little brother has a sound filled with uncertainty.

Once they located a secluded area, Taehyun waited patiently for the nervous bunny to speak.

"My brother.. I couldn't take it anymore.."

Soobin started with a quiver on his lips, the small flashes of memories of his brother's body painted with blood, all mixed with the predators he fought and his own. It was one of his first weeks as Thumper and it was mentally exhausting for the little one.

"Every single day, his body keeps being filled with scars.." the younger bunny covers his face with his hands, cannot handle the mere images of his brother "There were times his heart would stop abruptly.. it was horrifying.. it was devastating to watch him be like this"

His voice cracked in the end, but he can care less when he desperately wishes his hyung to stop his actions. Soobin could understand the responsibilities to save and protect the weak, but what Jungkook's been doing these past months does not follow.

A small hand caressed his hair and when he removes his own from his face, he sees Taehyun almost on his tiptoes to properly pat his head in an attempt to comfort him. He smiled gratefully at this.

"The time.. The time I knew his reasons to fight changed was when he started to purposely provoke the predators and his smile.. was filled with absolute joy as they attack him"

It's not normal to be euphoric at being chased down as claws comes close to one's heart and easily be ripped to shreds. This level of masochism is beyond the so called norm of it, it's unhealthy and becomes an addiction.

"Joon hyund and I.. we- we tried to reason with him.. to stop him being Thumper, but he.. he denied all our allegations" he glared down at his shaking hands as he remembered that scene "Making up excuses to be a prey's 'protector' and I call bullshit on that"

Soobin looks up at the squirrel's calm eyes, his own slowly filled with tears. Clear desperation behind his orbs at wanting all his brother's desires to come to an end.

"It's why.. It's why I made the decision to follow him that day..."

"It's why you came to me and asked to be followed..." Taehyun continued for him, finally realizing how everything started "You planned for him to get caught"

"I can't think of any other way... so please..

.. make Jungkook quit being Thumper.. it's all I ask of you and his Majesty"

--//FLASHBACK//--

Jungkook stared at the King, his face filled with nothing, but shock at this information. His little brother was the reason why he got caught by the King's men, he showed them his whereabouts.

All to stop Thumper.

He remembered those days, how his body was shaking to exhaustion and how his breath felt dry in his throat from the constant pained screams. He remembered.. how Soobin and Joon hyung desperately told him that enough is enough, but he still prevailed.

The adrenaline he felt within his body, was overwhelming. The way his pulse almost stops at such an intense feeling, his heart's rate increasing, his body shivering... it all felt pleasurable to the bunny.

He didn't realize he became almost obsessed of this feeling, forgetting his morals in protecting the weak.. all for the sake of that pleasure.

It was maddening. It was addicting. It was...

Jungkook closed his eyes at the memories of his exhausted figure, on the brink of collapsing. He tried so hard, believe him, he really did.

But it isn't called an obsession for nothing. He felt himself unconsciously provoking the predators, to bear their fangs and give him a chase.

"I.. I can't.. I can't.." the bunny whispered to the older in a hoarse voice "My body.. I cannot s-seem to stop it.. the desire for such.. s-such pleasure"

Taehyung watches as the younger's body shivers, seeming to push Jungkook to go back in the field and fight the soldiers.

"Such cravings.. is hard to control"

The tiger spoke as his hold on the bunny lessened at seeing such a pained and puzzled look. Finally understanding what exactly is happening to his Consort and his true reasons with his actions.

"There are many ways to prevent your body from hurting its owner... whether it be focusing on the main reason you've fought.." Taehyung raises both his hands to glide them down the younger's arms "Or to seek other ways to pleasure yourself that is less harmful"

The bunny's breath hitched at such touch from the older, his breath becoming uneven as those hands caressed further down until they reached his shoulders.

Jungkook's face reddened at the possible implication the King speaks of. He cannot be possibly thinking of the other kind of pleasure, the younger might die of embarrassment.

"I-I'm fine.. with time I-I'll.. I'm sure I can control it. All for the s-sake of the preys and-"

"Denial is one of those stages. Not so clever for you to say when you've just admitted the difficulties of stopping, little hopper"

Now the younger is annoyed. Such tone the King used almost sounded too confident, like the bunny is an open book and the tiger seemed to be amused at his attempts with keeping it close.

"And if I am?" Jungkook scoffed at him, his attitude back in his system as he glared at the older "I can handle this on my own, you can't easily stop me from fighting others, my King"

The stupid name he addresses to the tiger doesn't help his 'threats' and 'insults.'

"I must reassure you, my Bunny, your King is confident in his capabilities"

"Go choke on a fucking sti-"

Jungkook released a surprised gasp, effectively cutting off his own sentence.

There on his neck, he feels fangs caressing his unmarked skin, his whole body freeze on the spot. With just enough pressure, they could easily bite him down and give him a mark.. a mate mark.

Soon, the same feeling he gets when being chased down by predators is the same one as he feels the tiger's breath over his skin, causing a shiver down his spine. However, Taehyung stayed unmoving as he closely observes the bunny's reaction.

He forced down his teeth enough to graze them on the soft skin, close to puncturing its outer layer. Hearing the younger whimper at the action, he almost bit down and finally give the bunny a mark.

Almost.

The bunny felt it.. felt his body close to submission.. seeming to anticipate the bite, but it never happened.

Instead, the older leaned a quarter inch away from his neck. Jungkook could feel his intense gaze running over his face, seeming to look for something written on it.

"Do not underestimate me, little hopper" his breathy voice touched the bunny's neck and he tries his best to not squeak at such feeling.

"I will offer you all the pleasures in the world.. make your body grow familiar to me, until.."

Suddenly, the King's tongue ran along the spot on where his mouth previously was on his neck, such an abrupt action made Jungkook let out a gasp.

"Until your body craves to be loved.. craves the pleasure to being taken care of.. to be seen as something to be praised and not to be destroyed"

The bunny's mind is filled with clouds and cotton, everything felt fuzzy at such an overwhelming feeling this tiger is giving to him. His eyes was dazed as he lets Taehyung caressed his cheeks with such a fragile touch.

Jungkook gaze up to the older's face and did not expect what he sees. His touch felt sinful, yet gentle. His words where full of promised pleasures, but also a peaceful mind.

His smile..

It's so soft.. so full of fondness.

All reserved for the hybrid in his embrace. Although, the softness in them hides an almost hidden glint of something more.. mischievous.

"My Bunny seemed to have malfunctioned, does he want his husband to give him the proper.. pleasure?"

Jungkook's back to being annoyed.

"Are you making fun of me?"

With a small chuckle, Taehyung left the younger's body to finally give him the air he needed and patted down his cape before speaking with a smirk.

"I could never, little hopper. It would soon be a reminder on how I will.. immobilize you" he sees the older's tongue flick out, his eyes not leaving from the movement "If ever you try to insist any more ridiculous fights amongst others"

Jungkook shivered at this and hugged his body, turning it away from the such stare of the King's "Get away from me pervert"

"Do not claim as such, my little hopper. You don't seem to be.. against the idea"

The tiger dodged the pillow Jungkook thrown at him, his face flushed in embarrassment. He decided to spare his bunny for now and turned to leave the room, not before taking one last glance.

"You will stay in my room until your ribs is fully healed. Do not make anymore attempts... unless you wish for me to punish you"

"OMG JUST SHUT UP AND LEAVE!!!"

Jungkook's ears were tinted red as he heard laughter from the older, finally shutting the door and leaving the younger alone.

He waited a bit longer until he's sure he no longers hear anymore footsteps and deemed it safe enough for him. Once he sees it to be clear, he took hold of the pillow only to scream with all his heart's content into it.

The bunny leaned away for a bit to touch his neck, in the same location where Taehyung..-

Immediately went back to shove his face onto the poor pillow and let out another scream. His body still shivering from his touch, his skin felt like they stayed under the scorching sun for too long and his heart could explode.

I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him!

Why can't his body relax?! It almost like his warmth never left him and it's making him go insane.

Pleasure from him? I'd rather jump off a cliff!

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Author-nim:

Steamy? Or just a small fog? A little mild tension started there and it will only get higher after that. You all finally find out the other reasons with Jungkook being Thumper and hurting his own body, what do you think?

I will give a warning with the NSFW scenes that will soon happen in later chapters. So if you feel uncomfortable, I apologize and you may.. try to skip.. I do hope for you to still try to read 💜

Thank you all for reading! 💛