Miley stood in front of the mirror, unable to keep the smile from her face as she admired her new dress. Orllah's latest gift was undoubtedly the most stunning thing she had ever worn. The top was corseted and cinched tightly around her waist in a way that lifted her boobs but was still comfortable. The bones of the corset followed the natural curve of her body whilst tiny crystals sparkled against the black material. The skirt of the dress fell down tot he floor, trailing slightly behind her as she walked. The black fabric was simpler yet a slit that ran from the hem of the dress all the way to the top of her thigh added a suitable level of drama to the outfit. To complete the look she wore a pair of black heels, the straps criss-crossing her leg all the way up to below her knees, and of course, her collar was fastened comfortably round her neck.
"Do you like it?" Orllah asked.
"I love it!" Miley said, turning to her Mistress.
Orllah smiled, looking stunning herself in a tight fitting black dress with a plunging neckline that showed off both her many Sith tattoos and the curve of her ass. She approached Miley, brushing a lock of blue-black hair out of her face and smiling. For the first time since she had met the Sith, Miley thought her Mistress looked nervous. Tonight was important, she knew. It had been five days since the Assembly had begun and after much debate and petty squabbling, the Lords of the other city states had agreed to sign the Pact Imperius. Tonight marked the start of a new era and the culmination of Orllah's recent work to establish herself as Empress. Miley supposed it was only natural that she was nervous.
"I want to thank you," Orllah said softly. "You saved my life when you pulled me from the wreckage of my fighter. You sheltered from Rollo Hirst even though you didn't know me and then you helped me bring him down. I wouldn't be here without you."
Miley smiled, a little taken aback by Orllah's gratitude. "You don't have to thank me," she said, putting her arms around the Twi'lek and pulling her close. The scent of Orllah's perfume filled her nose and she wished they didn't have to go downstairs to join the party. "You have given me everything I could have asked for and more. There is nowhere else I'd rather be than by your side."
Orllah squeezed her gently, turning her head and pressing her lips to Miley's. They held the kiss for several moments, their bodies pressed together, before breaking apart.
"Shall we go down?" Miley asked reluctantly. "We don't want to keep your guests waiting."
"Not yet," Orllah said with a wry smile. "You don't think that just because you look like that that I'm letting you get away with just the collar tonight, do you?"
Miley swallowed, that usual feeling of excitement and anticipation rising within her as she looked at her Mistress.
"The pants," Orllah said quietly. "Lose them, then bend over the bed."
Miley nodded, reaching under her dress and pulling down the thong she wore as Orllah watched. She then crossed the room to their bed and obediently bent over the side, pressing her face into the comforter and placing her hands either side of her head. She waited nervously as she heard Orllah cross the room, trying to imagine what her Mistress had in store for her.
"Open," Orllah commanded from behind her.
Miley turned her head and opened her mouth to see Orllah holding up a large silver butt plug in front of her. The Twi'lek slipped the plug into her mouth, allowing Miley to wet the toy with her own saliva before sliding it out of her mouth and moving to stand behind her. Miley inhaled sharply, her fingers grasping the bedsheets as Orllah pushed aside the skirt of her dress and pushed the plug against her asshole. The metal was cold and she instinctively pulled away but Orllah wasn't letting her get away that easily. She slapped her hand against her ass cheeks, the stinging impact causing Miley to yelp from both the pain and pleasure of it. She steadied her breathing and relaxed into Orllah's grip, feeling the plug slide deeper into her ass.
Orllah smiled, letting go of the plug and giving Miley's ass a more gentle smack. "Much better," she said. "Up you get, slave."
Miley stood slowly, flinching pleasurably at the feeling of the plug in her ass. She was wet already, a combination of the plug, the ass slapping and her Mistress calling her a slave. Fuck the party, she thought. She wanted Orllah to take her now.
"Not yet," Orllah said, reading her sub's mind. "Do as you are told tonight and maybe I'll fuck you later."
"Yes, Mistress," Miley said obediently.
Orllah held out her arm and Miley linked her own around the Sith's elbow. Together, they stepped out of their chambers and made their way down to the party, the buzz of music and conversation drifting through the halls of the palace already. As they descended the stairs, those guests gathered in the hall fell abruptly silent. Miley looked straight ahead as they walked down, just as Orllah was doing herself, but she could feel the eyes of the guests on her. She wondered how many were mentally undressing her and how many were simply jealous of her position at the side of the new Empress.
They moved through the crowd of guests, lesser dignitaries that had accompanied the other Lords, officials and business owners from Hassau that had been invited to the celebration. Orllah smiled serenely at them all, inclining her head as people bowed and curtsied before her. No doubt she was taking note of those who were displaying their loyalties already and those that were not.
They left the Palace's entrance hall and entered the south wing, flowing through more crowds and dodging serving droids as they went before entering the Dining Hall. The room had barely been used since Orllah had overthrown Rollo Hirst but now was the heart of the party. Banners of red and black bearing the symbol of the New Empire hung from the ceiling along with smaller tapestries bearing the symbols of the city states that had agreed to the Pact. Five large tables filled the hall, four running the length of the room whilst the head table sat across its width at the far end. The floor to ceiling windows were draped with rich velvets whilst doors had been thrown open to the palace gardens where smaller tables for the countless other guests had been set up beneath a canopy of twinkling lights. The chatter in the dining hall fell silent as Miley and Orllah entered, the only sound the scraping of chairs as those guests that were already seated, including the Lords and advisors from the other cities, rose quickly to their feet.
Orllah led Miley between the rows of tables, circling round to take her position at the centre of the head table, Miley moving tot he place at her Mistress' right hand side. The room was silent, the doorways full with the faces of the other guests as they craned their necks to get a view of the new Empress.
"Thank you all for coming," Orllah said, her voice level and calm. "Today marks the start of a new era for Kintoone. Under the new Empire you shall be safe and protected. You shall have new opportunities and greater prosperity. You shall be part of something more, of something great!"
Applause broke out somewhere in the crowd and was quickly taken up by the rest of the guests. To Miley's surprise, Vale, the so-called Smuggler King raised an already full glass.
"To the New Empire!" he called. "Long live the Empress!"
"Long live the Empress!" the crowd repeated.
Orllah smiled, waiting patiently as the cheers died away to a level over which she could be heard. "Tonight is your night!" she called. "Enjoy yourselves and all the luxuries Hassau has to offer. To the future!"
"The future!" the crowd cheered.
****
Miley smiled politely as one of Vale's highly intoxicated manservants was pulled away from her after an excruciatingly long conversation about hair products.
"I think he liked you, my dear," Jeska Na said with a smirk from Orllah's left hand side.
"Yes," Orllah agreed, her lips pursed. "Remind me to tell Vale to keep his pets on a leash."
"Good luck with that," Jeska replied, sipping her champagne.
It had already been a long evening. After dinner, a five course affair containing elements of cuisine from across the New Empire, the evening's entertainment had begun. Musicians, artists, beautiful naked dancers and more had set themselves up in the hall and out in the gardens to perform and delight the guests. Subs from the House, Hassau's most popular nightclub, sautered between the tables, teasing and complimenting the dignitaries in equal measure and ensuring that everyone was having the time of their lives. Miley knew some of them from her own time at the House and every so often she would catch one glancing at her, their faces either dark with jealousy or lighting up with joy as she met their gaze.
Unfortunately for the Empress the evening was not so enjoyable. As much as Miley wanted to wander the grounds with Orllah and lose herself amongst the various street performers and artists they were stuck at their table as a long line of dignitaries and well-wishers made their way one by one up to the table to congratulate the Empress and offer fealty to the New Empire. Most of them spoke directly to Orllah but Miley understood the significance of the seating arrangement. Jeska Na had already cemented herself as Orllah's closest ally amongst the other Lords and whilst Miley was no Lord, by sitting her on her right hand side, Orllah had made it clear that she was as valued and important a part of her Empire as any of the others and so Miley smiled politely as the guests approached and did her best not to look bored.
"Congratulations, my dear."
Miley looked up as the next greeter approached and smiled. Madame Elza, owner of the House looked positively radiant as she stepped up tot he table and bowed. She wore a sparkling silver gown that hugged her figure and was complete with a snow white feather shawl over her shoulders. Her platinum blonde hair, streaked as it was with silver, was pulled into a lose plait down her back whilst flashes of tasteful jewellery glittered on her neck and wrists. Elza may have been well into her sixties but she could still turn heads when she wanted to.
"Thank you, Elza," Orllah replied, inclining her head respectfully. "Though none of this would have been possible without your help. Both I and the New Empire are in your debt." As she finished speaking she reached out and closed her hand around Miley's.
Elza smiled, her eye's flicking to Miley's face before returning to the Empress. "I am honoured to have been of assistance," she replied. "Ever since you rid us of Hirst and his thugs, I knew you were going to do great things."
"It is just the beginning," Orllah assured her. "I am grateful to know I can count on your assistance in the future. If there is anything that the House requires..."
"Perhaps a small favour on this night of celebration?" Elza asked. "Might I borrow Miley for a few moments?"
The question seemed to take Orllah by surprise. her hand briefly tightened on Miley's before she smiled and nodded. "Of course," she said, releasing Miley before adding, "Don't be too long."
Miley nodded as she stood, grateful for an excuse to leave the table and get away from the sycophants attempting to curry favour with Orllah. She hurried around the table as Elza politely made her goodbyes and joined her.