Groomed for Kahuna

A Celebratory Feast

The area where Turros army trained was normally restricted, but this morning it was full. Turro sat in his usual place that allowed him to oversee everything that was happening on the field. Johanna sat on his left with Aubrey standing behind her. The chair on his right which was for Kahuna was empty. Edos who was standing behind Turro leaned down to tell him quietly the visitors had arrived and were being being seating on the opposite side of the field. He stood up and raised his hand to acknowledge Mr.Propatines presence. All the staff were given an invitation to attend the event including Jei and Khali. Mr.Propatine waved back respectfully before taking his seat. Johanna scanned the area where the staff was seated and locked eyes with Lou. Jashmeyale began to cry loudly, Johanna was greatful for the distraction, because it would be suicide if Turro found out she was lusting after another man. She turned in the direction to see Jei, his wife and kids cooing the little trying to settle her down. She looked to the field and Kahunas full attention on Jashmeyale, his face frowned up and his eyebrows creased. "Your son has not yet learned to block out distraction yet my king." She stated simply without turning to look at Turro. He pinched the bridge of his nose and shook his head after seeing what Johanna was referring to. He drew the attention of Edos and gave him a message to relay to Lou. In less than a minute Johanna watched Lou approach Kahuna and whisper something in his ear. Kahuna straightened his posture, turned his attention to thw battle field and his face was now void of any emotions. Johanna hated that her statement turned into that, but she would rather he be harsh and emotionless like his father if that meant he would keep his life. There was announcement that the sparring was about to begin and everyone settled in thier seats. A large man twice the size of Kahuna and about 3 inches taller than him strode into the middle of the battlefield. "Turro..." Johanna whined as she grabbed her husband's hand out of fear for her son. Turro turned to look at his wife's pale face, because he could feel her fingernails digging into his skin from her tight grip. "He will be fine my love." He said gently rubbing the back of her hand with his free hand. "I have trained him well." She nodded in understanding and swallowed a lump in her throat. Aubrey saw the interaction between the two and started to massage Johannas shoulders. She immediately stiffened at Aubrey's touch and leaned foward trying to get out of her reach. "Johanna you should know by now she just wants to help relieve some of your stress. Let her." Turro said to Johanna and starred at her until she relaxed back in the seat so Aubrey could finish her massage. "Can I trust you to behave as the Queen you are, so that I may focus on our son?" Johanna took a deep breath, sat up straight, folded her hands on her lap and turned her attention to Kahuna. "Thank you." He said sarcastically and turned his head in time to see Kahuna shaking hands with his opponent.

The fight was long and brutal. Every time Kahuna got hit, Johanna flinched. At one point he was pinned to the ground and she could see blood fly from his mouth. She bit her bottom lip so hard it left an imprint. In the end true to Turros words, Kahuna defeated the large man and stood in the middle of the battlefield receiving praises from the everyone in attendance. Turro stood up and out of respect everyone stop cheering. "There will be celebratory feast in great hall immediately following. I was sure my son would be the victor, how could he lose with a man such as myself to train and guide him. All is welcomed. Son you have made me proudest father." The crowd began to cheer again. Turro took Johanna's hand and helped her out the chair. He held her by his side with his hand resting just above her ass. She did not cuddle into his side the way she normally did, but she didn't give any resistance either. She knew how to play her part and from now on she would do just that. Turro had made it painfully obvious that he didn't love her and she wasn't gonna let his soft words and gentle display for everyone to see blind her from the true man he was anymore. His gentleness and romance faded years ago, but she held onto to that side of him. She always told herself his parents strict rules and constant supervision of thier marriage made him act the act he did, but now that they were no longer alive there was no need for the way he treated her. The king was seated at the head of the table facing the empty waiting for Kahuna. Johanna was seated to the left of him and Aubrey was to the right of her. She had never been invited to sit with them at the table. Turro was making it obvious to Johanna that he favored Aubrey. She noticed the surprise and confusion in the other concubines faces as they served the three of them. "Son." Turro yelled out as stood to go greet Kahuna. He pulled into an embrace and told him how proud he made him again. Then he showed his respects by pulling out the chair reserved for Kahuna. "Let the celebration begin." Turro spoke loudly and gesture to the musicians to begin playing upbeat songs. He nodded to show his respects to Jei and Khali, Jashmeyale was situated In bundle wrapped around Khali.They were seated to Kahunas left and Lou sat to his right. Turro took his seat. Mr.Propatine was seated at the middle of the table with his guests near him and everyone else filled in the seats. There were also several other tables set up to accommodate everyone. The hall was full of music, conversations and laughter. The staff hustled to serve all the guests and see to thier needs. Johanna kept her composure and ate small bites of food here and there to keep attention off of her. She stole glances from time to time of Lou, but she remained quiet haunted by the helplessness feeling and visions of her husband and his concubine from last night. "Isn't that right love?" Turros question pulled her back to reality. "Yes, of course." She responded with a small smile. "Well enough of business. We're missing the celebration and our sons last night at home for some time." He said. Johanna lifted her wine glass and frowned when she realized it was empty. "Diana, can you please fill the Queens glass." Aubrey said immediately. Johanna's attention turned to the woman on her right and she screwed her face up. Diana brought the large wine bottle over and refilled everyone's glass in the area. "Thank you." Johanna said quietly and sipped some of the sweet tasting wine. She knew for appearance sake her limit was two glasses in public, but she would definitely be ordering a bottle on the way back to her room so that she could fully relax.

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Kahuna sat holding Jashmeyale. He was explaining to the Longs about his assignment. "Do you know how long you'll be away? Will this affect the agreement we have with your parents?" Khali asked nervously. "No, I'm sure. I can assure you that everything that was promised to you will be upheld. I have to take this mission to prove to my father I am worthy of my throne.Jei will still hold his position as staff and you will keep your statis in society. Jashmeyale will become my Queen when she is of age, I give you my word." He gently kissed the babies forehead and returned her to her mother. "I apologize that I have to cut thie meeting short, but I do have to get ready for a long trip." He told them getting to leave. "You be safe and please whenever possible keep in touch with us." Khali said giving him a hug. "Yes ma'am." He shook hands with Jei and left for his room so that he could get a good night's rest.