Off Limits

Chapter 24

Boba walked into the chamber carrying Grogu in his arms. The child seemed interested in Boba's chest plate. He gave a low chuckle watching Grogu. What would having his own child be like? To be honest he never really thought about it. He was too busy being the well known bounty hunter that ever one feared to even think about a kid. But now with Grogu sitting on his lap as he sat on his throne, he gave pause. Yes he was a clone of his father but his father still claimed him as his own child. Maybe one day, when he had enough of this life on Tatooine. He could find a someone and just settle down. Coruscant was always good to him but then again he did have a lot of enemies. Grogu giggling broke him from his daydream. He sighed leaning back on his throne. Maybe it will be just a dream that he can never have.

Three of his guard came into the throne room with Genreal Hux and Captain Phasma in tow. He dismiss his guards as the two stood in front of him. Hux had a pleased look on his face, seeing Grogu in Boba's lap. "I knew hiring you two where a good idea. Both the child and the Mandalorian will now be in our custody. Speaking of, where is the Mandalorian?" Asked Hux. Boba told Hux he was with Fennec and being closely guarded. "Unfortunately if you take the child first without Mando, it will not be good." Warned Boba. Hux gave him a annoyed look. "Yes. We are aware of the child's abilities. Fine. We will take them both at the same time. Bring us the Mandalorian so we can be on our way." Boba called to his guards who came back into the chamber. He told them to have the other guards and Fennec bring Mando to them. The guards left through the door to go to Mando.

Boba in that time gave the two a good look over. Hux looked fragile and sickly, a permeant scowl was on his smug pale face. His black Empire uniform seemed a little baggy on him. The only thing he got from Phasma was the confidence she gave off. His guards returned with Mando and Fennec. Fennec cross the room and stood next to Boba. Mando stood on the one side of the room, he's head turn to Grogu. Hux cleared his throat. "The famous Mandalorian. The stories we have heard are quite impressive. Now, we must be on our way." Boba stood up and carried Grogu to Mando. He gentle handed the child to him and went back to his throne. Phasma spoke to the radio on her arm and a few mintues later twelve Stormtroopers entered the chamber. They surrounded Mando with there blasters draw, one of them poked him in the back to get going. Mando with the child left with the Stormtroopers. Hux watched them leave and turned to Boba. "The Empire thanks you. If we need you again. We will contact you." Hux turned on his heels with Phasma and left.

Fennec scoffed and turned to Boba. "The nerve of the guy. I hope this plan works. I hate to be on the Empires bad side." Boba nodded as he rubbed his chin. "Yes I know. We need to get ready. We have to play this carefully. Do you have anyone who can help us out with this? No questions ask?" Fennec tilt her head in thought then nodded. "I might know a few people for the job. I'll go get in touch with them." Fennec left the chamber and Boba sat in his throne, back in thought like he was the previous day. He never thought he would now be working for the Empire, but not for long. He had a plan to get Fennec and him out from the Empire's grip.