Chapter 1: A Wise Investment

Despite the economic turmoil of the Republic, war has been very profitable especially for one Jabba the Hutt who controlled a large majority of weapons to both sides of the Clone Wars. His wealth has grown exponentially and became the most powerful force in the galaxy, which proposed a threat to The Emperor. In an act of strength, he sent an Imperial Governor and a platoon of troops to set up a station undermining Jabba's rule. The Hutt officially feeling disrespected and wanting to rid Tatooine of the Empire promptly, but refused to start a war with them. However, luck seems to be nearby as he conducted his usual business in the palace and an unexpected guest arrives.

Two cloaked figures entered the room, one bigger than the other as they walked towards Jabba. One of them removed their hood and revealed a big and burly man but despite his intimidating stature he humbled himself by bowing before Jabba. The Crime Lord took no care for him and was more interested in his friend that has yet to reveal herself, eyeing the figure from afar he can tell she was a woman which piqued his interest more than what this man had to say, regardless Jabba blurted out a sound as a droid translated. "Speak."

"Mighty Jabba, I am James Covan and I beg you for help with me and my... companion. We are currently being hunted down by the Empire and are in grave danger of being captured and killed."

"It is not wise to not know who one is dealing with. Before you continue your plea, I want you to introduce your 'companion' as well." Jabba mumbled as the droid spoke on his behalf to translate to them. James reluctantly turned around and gave her a slight nod and revealed underneath a red haired woman. Well into her early thirties, her face was clean and glimmering, her red wavy hair cut prim and proper touching her shoulders. This was no ordinary woman, clearly from her face alone she was born into a high class family which made Jabba more invested in learning about her. Unlike the many slave girls he had accustomed himself to, the woman had a protruding upper chest area and was chubby in a sexy way making Jabba want to examine her better now but decided to play the long game. James introducing her "This is my fiance Rhea Davos of Mimban. We are to be wed two weeks from now."

"A fiance, such a shame you are to be wed. Seems like you still have a few good years to explore yourself." Jabba commented as he took a huff from his hookah still staring and mentally stripping her of her clothes. James felt uncomfortable but had no better option as he continued. "As I was saying, we seek your assistance for protection against the Empire."

"Consider yourself lucky that I am feeling quite generous today. But I must know what is it that you've done to get them to hunt two simple humans?" Jabba asked as James answered "I assisted in smuggling republic loyalists and hid them properly. The problem is I wasn't able to hide myself and Rhea, if they captured either of us we would surely be tortured for information. I have no one else to turn to for protection my Lord, I have 100,000 credits if you can assist us to settle new lives."

Jabba chuckled and replied. "An intriguing offer, I can give to you a moisture farm for 100,000 credits but that will not be enough to pay for my protection."

"Uhmm, well we have nothing else left to offer you Lord Jabba. If you can just assure us some protection long enough for the Empire to lose interest in hunting us."

"HOHOHOHO! Clearly you underestimate their ruthlessness. I like you James Coven so I will offer you a deal, since you cannot pay me for protection now lets just say you owe me a favor." Jabba said as he extended his hand towards him. James had no choice but to shake it as he wistfully sighed what else Jabba could want from him or what else he could give.

In the meantime, I wish to have a private word with your fiance." Jabba requested as James nodded knowing it would be foolish not to but had a better idea now what that favor might include. James walked over to Rhea and assured her everything would be fine and that he would just be a few corridors away.

"No James, I don't want to. Look at that thing, he's disgusting, he smells, and.." Rhea being interrupted. "He's our only chance of survival. Come on just stomach this for a few minutes and we can finally start that simple life together."

Rhea braced herself and walked along with Jabba as they wandered the palace balconies. Trying to impress her Jabba spoke in basic without a translator droid, "We are alone up here dear Rhea, it is hot here in Tatooine and you should remove your cloak."

"Oh I'm fine Lord Jabba. I think I'll keep this on." Rhea said but Jabba leered at her defiance sternly replying "That was not an option." Goosebumps grew from her arms, but Rhea did as she was told feeling disgusted that she's basically parading herself for this monster's fantasies. Removing her cloak, Jabba got a better look at Rhea's busty hourglass figure. She was a little 'bigger' than his usual taste in women but regardless her size made for quite an exquisite rarity. "That's much better isn't it. Now tell me Rhea Davos of Mimban, how does a woman like you end up with a man... like him?"

"I don't think I get what you mean Lord Jabba?"

"Do not play coy with me Rhea. I know of the Davos family's wealth, you are from a strong and powerful and powerful family. Be honest with me now, else I wouldn't mind getting a payday turning you over to them." Jabba assured as he backed Rhea to a corner.

"Very well then Jabba, you got me. I am from that family and my father did not approve of my relations with James so we stowed away." Rhea explaines as Jabba stroked his chin. "Hmmm, a peculiarity indeed my dear, but a beauty such as yourself shouldn't be running from the Empire don't you think."

"I... I guess not?" Rhea replied as her voice sharpened as her breaths started to shorten. She was repulsed at the sight of him as her eyes watered as if she cut open a batch of onions and her throat starting to gag up her lunch as Jabba continued getting closer to her. Rhea trying to push him away for space but did not want to touch his body, from where she was alone she can already imagine it feeling and smelling like literal shit. "That's close enough Jabba, please just tell me what you want?"

"What if I can offer you unlimited protection? You'll never have to worry about anything ever again. I can give you the life you had in Mimban back without the need to return to your family." Jabba offered. Rhea's look of disgust turned into a look of intrigue "You can do that for me?"

"Of course Rhea, a lovely woman like yourself should never be treated like a criminal." Jabba retorted as Rhea shook her head "There's a catch isn't there?"

"I prefer the term opportunity Rhea. All of your concerns will go away, and in return I wish for you to join my harem as a slave girl."

Immediately, Rhea looked at Jabba with anger slapping him for even saying such a thing. Her impressions of Jabba were true he was disgusting inside as he was on the outside storming back to the main throne room. Jabba normally would turn into a raging beast at that display of disrespect but instead lusted even more for her. She was the perfect woman, attractive with a body exquisite even to him, she came from a high-status society, and an attitude to boot.

Rhea stormed back in and immediately hugged James he asked. "What happened up there?" Rhea kept her mouth closed not wanting James to start a commotion with Jabba and kept his harrassment of her a secret. Jabba returned to the room and stared at Rhea intently, he handed to them a holopad. "You will find your new moisture farm in there."

"Thank you Lord Jabba." James replied with a bow. Rhea bowed but it was clear she showed only despise for the giant slug.

Bib Fortuna coming forward asking "Is there anything wrong my Lord? I was for certain you were going to take her?"

"It has been some time since I have deemed a woman worthy to be my personal slave. In due time Bib, I want to make sure I relish in my investments for a satisfying payoff."