A/N: AO3 version contains smut.

Chapter 11: Slippery Slope

Nick quickly learned that four rabbits were too much for him to handle. First, Judy wanted more quality time, so she jumped him while he was in the shower. Second, Janna waited for him to exit the shower, so she could indulge herself. Finnick arrived, interrupting his session with Janna. Sure, he got to eat, but Jewel wanted a piece of him right afterward. Luckily, she sensed his reluctance and gave him the cold hard truth that it was okay to deny them. That was just three of his mates wanting a piece of the action.

The morning offered no reprieve since even though he went to sleep alone, he felt three tongues grooming his fur when he first opened his eyes. His mates were naked from what he could see, and Jewel stole a surprise kiss causing him to scream on impulse.

"Aww, you don't like your good morning kiss?" Jewel pouted.

"Some personal boundaries would be nice," he grunted.

"It was a surprise," Judy said.

"I'm just one fox. I can't handle four rabbits wanting me all at once. Not like this."

"How boring do you want your life to be?" Janna asked. "We can certainly make that happen."

It was beyond absurd how the next few minutes proceeded. They led him to a room and retrieved several forms. A shy Jill joined them along the way.

"You're kidding me, right?" Nick said after taking the time to read the forms in front of him. The forms specified the acts he wanted to do, along with the number of mates he was willing to do it with. "Isn't this a bit too formal?"

"We're willing to accommodate you, Nick, you should be grateful," Judy said.

"Scheduling sex in this manner makes me feel like a slave."

"So, what can't we do?" Jewel asked.

"How about no more surprises like that, without any warning?"

"But then how will I get close to you?" Jill used her ears to cover her eyes. She still held a lingering fear of him from what he could tell.

"Fine, you alone can surprise me all you want." He didn't want to discourage her from being intimate with him.

"That's unfair!" Jewel cried out. She earned a glare from her littermates.

Nick said, "You can surprise me once a week."

As soon as they finished establishing his comfort zones, they wanted to mark him as their own. They led him back to his room where they made him take off his shirt, but thankfully, allowed him to keep his shorts on. He enjoyed the sensations as they rubbed their chins all over his body while he was on top of a bed. Jill joined in on the marking much to his surprise. Although, she just claimed his tail and nothing else.

The purpose of the marking was for him to acquire their scent thus they didn't allow him to wash afterward. Their scents were more potent than his own by the time they finished. After the session, Jewel said, "I need to go to work."

"Can't I help you obtain more points?"

"It's not that easy, and you're worth more than that alone. I'll certainly notify you if they make an offer requiring your presence that I'm willing to consider."

"I'll keep an eye on her," Janna vowed.

Their philosophies differed on what they found acceptable, but Janna served as a moral compass of sorts for Jewel. It didn't make him feel that much better, but there was nothing else he could do. His heart ached as he watched them go, knowing what horrors they likely had to inflict upon others as part of their routine.

"I feel so powerless that I can't stop it," Nick said.

"The feeling is mutual," Judy assured.

"Only four more days until we can leave," Jill said.

"Can I get some time alone with Judy?" Nick asked.

Jill's ears pointed downwards immediately. "I'm no longer a Hopps in the eyes of my family. It wouldn't be safe."

Nick understood that Jewel forced her to leave the farm, but he didn't realize the extent of what she did until now. "What happens if you're alone?"

"I'd rather not find out. The only way I can be on this farm is as property. Maybe, I should be a pet again."

"No, that's okay. You're one of my mates, not a pet." His words caused Jill to kiss him, much to his shock. "Aren't you afraid of me?"

"I don't want to be."

"Can I leave you two alone?" Judy offered. A few minutes of silence from Jill was enough for her to walk out of the room.

He heard her inhale his scent even though he knew she was afraid of foxes on some level. They remained like this for a while before she started marking parts of him to the point of overriding her littermates' scents.

"I'm scared."

"About what?"

"What happens when the world learns about Bunnyburrow? Even though my family doesn't want me…" She didn't finish that thought but he understood.

On some level, he wanted to believe that the world wouldn't stand for a place like this, but history offered plenty of examples to the contrary where mammals gladly turned a blind eye. "I don't know."

Jill moved on to massaging his back. Her paws were simply divine as she pressed all the right spots. He enjoyed the occasion from the normally timid rabbit. She had to stop once Finnick arrived with food as per usual. Although, much to his misfortune, on the way to the van, his scent attracted a horde of Judy's siblings. He knew they were evil, but they held irresistible charm. The way they acted showed only innocence.

It took some time for his mates to convince the kits to leave him alone. The only reason they left him alone was them promising that he'd give them rides after.

"You smell more like a rabbit than a fox." Finnick smirked.

"My mates are rather possessive. Has there been anything, regarding, the you know"

"Nothing noteworthy from Zootopia. I'm going to appeal to foxes instead once the week is over. Our species doesn't abandon its own."

"Of course, Chief I-Don't-Care won't be of much help," Judy grunted. "Sure, it makes me feel better that he turned a blind eye. It's implausible to think that he didn't know on some level.

Once Nick finished his meal, Finnick drove off just as usual. The kits from before expected him to uphold what Judy promised them. He spent the next few hours giving them rides on his back. It was refreshing to see innocence within the Hopps family.

Currently, he was on all fours with five kits on his back arguing which direction he should go. His mates walked right beside him, keeping an eye on their kin. He bumped into Janna and Jewel who returned home from work.

Jewel waved her crescent moon amulet making the kits run away in fear.

"What did you do that for?"

"Because you're my mate, not a pet. It would be different if they didn't understand their actions, but they do." She glared at Judy and Jill. "You two, why did you even let that happen?"

"They were innocent," Jill said.

"As if, I'm sure father introduced the concept of dominance to them already." She addressed Nick, "I believe you owe me quality time. Something fantastic happened at work today."

Janna forcibly turned Jewel's head until she stared at her eyes. "And he shouldn't know what happened at work. You're out of your mind if you tell him."

"What happened at work?" Nick asked.

"Come with me, I'll tell you everything." Jewel led him all the way to his room. They were beside each other on the bed before Jewel began her tale. "So, one of my co-workers brought her kit to work today. The kit accidentally wandered into my zone. It was delightful watching his mother's will break as I gave the kit his just rewards. He only begged for death five times." Her mouth salivated as she recounted the tale.

Nick read between the lines. "You tortured a kit?"

"Why yes! One less monster running around in the future. An industry member brought to heel, and fifty points gained. Now, I get to spend time with my favorite fox."

A great sense of unease filled Nick. He couldn't believe how Jewel recounted her deed without any shame at all or reluctance.

"You disapprove? That kit was a monster in the making. His mother was going to show him the ropes."

"How old was he?"

"Only eight. Now then, what do you want to try?"

"Don't you see anything wrong with what you did today?"

"Not at all. For once, I tortured someone who rightfully deserved it. Janna wanted me to keep this from you, but I think honesty is refreshing."

"I can't deal with you right now." He left the room to find Judy. His emotions were a mess considering what he learned just now. Even though he knew what her job entailed and even witnessed some of it, this was on another level entirely.

While looking for Judy, he ran into Janna. "She told you, did she? What should I do to her?"

"Nothing. Come with me too." It took some time before Nick found Judy who was in her room along with Jill. "I don't know what I should do with Jewel." He made himself comfortable on the bed before telling everyone what Jewel shared with him.

"I don't think it's a problem," Janna said. "She shouldn't have told you, that's all."

"How's hiding it any better?"

"It happens regardless unless if you can provide an alternative. I hope your friend Finnick will follow through on that. She doesn't work at her job because she wants to, but because there's no other choice. Set some boundaries for her if you want, but I implore you not to because her superiors will take advantage of it. You know, once you all leave for Zootopia after the week is up, she must remain."

"You're on her side?"

"Of course, she's my littermate and she didn't step out of line today. If you're willing to kill, I'm sure the industry will set up a lucrative offer for that alone, but I don't think you should share her burden."

Before he could formulate a response, Jewel entered the room. "How dare you suggest that alternative? That's one line that I won't let him cross."

"Let me?" Nick echoed.

"It's fine if I kill or torture, but not if you do, for the industry. To soothe your own conscience, I will allow you to punish me, but I was hoping for a romantic night, however."

"So, what do you think should happen?"

"We spend the night together romantically and you trust me more because I chose not to hide what happens during work. You did promise."

It was true, Nick promised back then, but that was before the events of today. All things considered, she was right. He followed her all the way to her room.

A/N: Is honesty always a good thing?