Long time loyal readers, long time. I have been very busy as of late and deep into yaoi writing when I do, but the idea was too good I couldn't not write it. This story is inspired by my new favourite fandom; Star Wars, and more specifically, my new favourite character: Boba Fett. I have no interest in CGI Clone Wars, so there will be none of that. I am not a fan on Phantom Menace either so...

If you are unfamiliar with Star Wars, you might not enjoy this story too much. If you know enough to know who Boba is and what Jabba's Palace looks like, then sit back, relax and allow me to transport you to a galaxy far, far away...

Summary: Boba Fett had never been one to do something for someone else without payment. Then why, he wondered was he risking his life, and alliance with Jabba, to free this woman?

Set the year between his capture of Han in carbonite and the beginning of Jedi.

Pairing: Kagome x Boba

More Than a Bounty

The music was lively as Kagome stretched, limited by the chain around her neck. She had been a slave of Jabba the Hutt since her father traded her to pay off his gambling debts three years ago. There was a tug on her chain and she grimaced, rising from her spot to drape herself at the gastropods side. She had learned in her time there that to not fall victim to the Rancor, she needed to be as compliant as possible and please her masters every whim and desire. Needless to say she dreamed of the day that she could be free and return to her home planet of Bellassa, but as the years passed that hope seemed evermore fleeting.

Jabba pet her head gently, and she forced a smile at him. Today was an important day for him and Kagome knew it. Today was the day that a bounty hunter would be bringing Jabba Han Solo as promised. "Today my pet. Today we will get our Solo." He said to her in Huttese.

"Yes master." She replied. "Your wait is finally over."

He drew her us to him and ran his slimy tongue across the side of her face. She no longer cringed when he did this; she just did whatever it took to survive.

Bib Fortuna, Jabba's advisor, came rushing into the room with urgency. "Sir, Boba Fett has returned with Solo."

Jabba made a satisfied grunt and nodded his head. "Send him on in Bib; I want to see my prize."

Kagome gasped as a large brick of what appeared to be a brassy coloured metal was carried into the room and placed in front of them. She guessed that the man trapped inside was Captain Solo; she just had no idea that this was how he would be delivered.

"Boba Fett, you have pleased me once more." Jabba addressed the man who had accompanied Bib into the chamber. "You are welcome to stay and enjoy the celebration of my victory."

He was dressed in green armour, Mandalorian, and carried a laser gun in his hand. "Thank you Jabba."

"Kagome, you will dance for our guest." Jabba told her, loosening his grip on her chain.

She rose from her feet and swayed gracefully to the music, making her way to the bounty hunter. Raising her arms she spun and danced around the man, humming softly to herself until the song was over. Boba nodded at her in thanks, it was the end of the routine they had perfected over the years of visits from him.

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The little human had always been Boba Fett's favourite at the palace.

He had been the one that Jabba had sent to collect her after her father traded her to relieve his debts. Personally, Boba thought that it was despicable of the man to sell his daughter off for his own life, but it wasn't his place to say. After all, Jabba had given him a decent sized payment and at the end of the day, that was all he really cared about.

That didn't mean he hadn't watched her every time he came to collect. Jabba would always invite him to stay in the room he had there, and would offer him up a woman for the night. He always chose Kagome. Not because he really wanted her, but he knew that if she was with him, she was not going to be forced to lie with Jabba and for some reason that eased his mind.

Boba always enjoyed when she danced for him, to watch the relief on her face when he arrived. He didn't care for her and he made it clear the first time he had requested to have her share his bed for the night that he was in no way going to be her saviour. She had nodded and simply thanked him for saving her from a night of horror. He had laughed a little, asked her what she meant. Kagome had explained that Jabba liked her body...a lot. Disgusted, Boba had silently decided that she was too good for that and made up his mind to take her whenever he came, and he had.

Three years of sporadic visits and one sided conversations had swayed him from his previous ideals and his thoughts of rescuing her had him questioning his sanity. After all, what could be gained from stealing her away from Jabba? She was a slave with no valuable assets and would be a burden to him...unless of course she could be trained as a bounty hunter and they could travel the galaxy together as a formidable duo. He shook his head; she was too innocent for the life he led.

As the night wound down, Jabba beckoned Boba to him and asked the same question he always did; "Who will warm your bed tonight bounty hunter?"

He gave the same answer as always. "Kagome."

Jabba handed off her chained leash to Boba Fett and wished them a good evening.

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Kagome walked behind Boba with her eyes cast downward. She knew that until they reached his room, she had to maintain the dutiful slave appearance. Hearing the key turn in the lock, she cast her eyes upwards and followed him into the room.

Closing the door, Boba unpinned the shackle from her neck and placed it on the nearest table. "Sit yourself down Kagome."

She did as told, knowing that their conversation was over; she began to fill the silence with stories of what had happened since his last visit.

He listened intently, mulling things over in his head and wondering what it was that was driving him to free her. Something she said made up his mind for him.

"...was really rough with me. He thought it was a thrill to slice my face!" Kagome exclaimed with a huff. "Bib had to give me three cauterising stitches."

"Kagome." He said, shocking the human girl. "Wait here I will return soon."

Kagome nodded as he left the room in a hurry. She sat quietly on the bed, wondering what it was she had done wrong and hoping to god Jabba spared her life for whatever it was.

The door opened, revealing Bib on the other side. "You will follow me."

A lone tear slid down her cheek. 'This is it.' She thought to herself. 'I am going to die.'

The walk to the main chamber seemed to take forever, the walls darkening as the corridor got shorter. Upon entrance, she dropped to her knees in front of Jabba, bowing her head. "I apologize profusely for whatever it is I have done to displease you master. My only request is that you make this short and painless."

Jabba laughed at her. "Silly girl, you are not to die."

"I am not?" She replied, a slight hope in her eyes. "Then what have you summoned me for?"

"You are no longer of use to me human. You have been sold." He replied. "You will be leaving with your new master immediately." Jabba motioned her new master from the shadows. "He has payed a mighty amount for you, you will show him upmost respect."

Boba Fett stepped forward and motioned for her to follow him. "Goodbye Jabba. Your hospitality is immeasurable."

He led her to the Slave 1 before he turned to face her. "I do not know why I felt the need to purchase you, but I do know that you are too good for a life of slavery. You may leave if you chose but I would like to train you as a bounty hunter."

Kagome nodded. "I think I will choose the latter thank you."

"I thought you might." Boba replied. "I will take you to my base and we will begin immediately."

As he helped her into his ship, she grabbed his hand. "Thank you Boba Fett. I will be loyal to you."

He nodded and placed a hand on her face. "I do not wish you to be my slave, I wish for a partner."

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Short, sweet and implied. Boba doesn't strike me as a love confessional type of person.

Rox xx