Seela is twelve years old when she meets Obi-wan Kenobi. She was only three when she was taken in by Hondo and his pirates. She'd been on her way to the Jedi Temple to begin her training. When the ship she was on, was attacked. It crash landed on Florrum. Where the Jedi Master who had collected perished in the crash. She survived and was found by Hondo and his pirates. Hondo thought she'd be of use one day, so kept her. She grew up on Florrum as a pirate dancer. She was meant to entertain the men and be used as a distraction in future. Though Hondo forbid his men from touching her in any way. He'd deny it, but he's grown fond of the young Twi'lek girl. Almost like she was his daughter. But things change when he and his men catch Count Dooku. And two jedi come to Florrum. Which is where Seela's story through the Clone Wars begins.

Seela's POV

"Seela, what have I told you about stowing away?" Hondo asks once I brought before him on the bridge of the ship.

"Not to, but then again you always told me rules are meant to be broken" I remind him. He chuckles.

"Ah, that I did" he says.

"Hondo, I picking up a distress signal on Vanqor" one of the pirates announces.

"Set a course for Vanqor, afterwards we'll be returning home" Hondo orders. The pirate nods and sets the navi-computer. "Now Seela, while on Vanqor. I expect you to remain on the ship" he tells me.

"Is that an order Captain?" I ask him as I fiddle with the hem of my dress.

"Yes and I expect you to follow it this time" he states as gets to his feet. As one of his Kowakian Pilf Mukmuk jumps onto his shoulder. It was Pilf who ratted me out. Stupid monkey lizard. His brother Pikk Mukmuk would never rat me out.

"Yes, captain" I say with my head bowed. I then go stand by the window and see us exit hyperspace. We soon land and I see two crashed ships.

"Stay here otherwise you're grounded" Hondo orders me before leaving with a small group to investigate the ships. They raid them and start to transport the stolen goods back to our ship. As Pilf causes some mischief. I soon spot a lone figure walking towards them.

"Hondo, boogey two o'clock" I say into my comlink. He turns to face the person with the others. "I bet a crate of spice we'll be taking the newcomer for ransom" I tell the pilot.

"You're on kid" he says smirking. While Hondo speaks to the man, I notice something on his hip. I narrow my eyes, but the man covers it with his cloak. I frown in confusion. Does he have a weapon?

"That's it, boys! We are heading home!" Hondo announces and they all return to the ship. We take off and rejoin the cruiser. "Seela, bolla tah do room" he tells me in Huttese. (Transltion: Seela, go to your room). I give him an annoyed look and leave passing the man along the way. I sensed something odd about him and I did not like the way he looked at me.

(Mini time skip)

We've arrived back to Florrum. Pikk greets me happily jumping into my arms. While his brother rides another pirates shoulder. "Welcome to Florrum" Hondo tells the man. "Lose your flashy sword? Are these what you were looking for, Jedi?" he asks holding up a pair of light-sabers.

"I am more powerful than any Jedi. Know that you are dealing with a Sith lord" the man states raising his arms. All the pirates point their guns at him. Hondo gives me one of the light-sbers while Plif took the other with his tail.

"You're still outnumbered. The leader of the clanker army and a Sith lord, no less. Someone is sure to pay a pretty price for you" Hondo declares. Did he say leader of the clanker army? That means this man must be Count Dooku. I'm surprised he was caught so easily.

"Provide me with the proper means of communications. I will arrange for any ransom to be paid" Dooku tells him.

"And you will arrange for your armies to crush us as well. You don't survive in the Outer Rim
by being stupid. If the Separatists will pay to get you back, chances are, the Republic will offer
even more" Hondo states. Dooku is taken away to a cell. "Come Seela" he calls and I follow him inside.

"What now?" I ask him.

"We contact the Republic and demand a ransom for the count" he states. "They will most likely send someone to verify we have him. Once they do, we will capture them and demand a ransom for them once we have the ransom for the count" he tells me.

"That'd be a lot of spice" I state and he smiles at me.

"We will be partying tonight, no drinking or staying up to late" he tells me. "Also, be sure to dance" he adds. I nod my head and go to leave. "Seela, the laser sword" he says holding his hand out. I sigh and hand it to him.

(Time skip)

Hondo is in the party room drinking as he waits for two jedi to arrive. I am beside him playing with with my the hem of my dress. When the jedi appear. "Gentlemen. Can I offer you something to drink?" Hondo asks them.

"No thank you" says the older looking jedi. Hondo slides a drink over to the other younger looking jedi. They must be a master and knight. "Congratulations on your capture of Count Dooku. Very impressive" he says.

"Yes, it was. Even a Sith lord is no match for my warriors" Hondo says gesturing to his men. Half of which are already drunk. "He put up quite a fight. Blasters, cannons, that glowy thing" he says waving his hand around.

"You mean light-saber" I tell him lowly.

"Yes that" he says. "And I don't need to tell you, those things can do some damage. Carved up some of my best men pretty good before I could get the jump on him" he lies.

"And how exactly did you get the jump on him? With this?" the younger jedi asks. Summoning the light-saber Pilf was holding to his hand. All the pirates point their guns at him.

"Pilf, retrieve" I say calmly. He goes and takes the light-saber back. Before returning to Hondo's side. Pouring him a drink.

"We have no interest in disagreeing with you. All we want is to confirm you are holding Dooku, and we'll go" the older jedi tells Hondo.

"I will arrange a meeting" he states. "Seela, take our guests to visit the count" he tells me.

"Captain, are you sure that's wise?" one of the others asks him.

"Of course, they won't harm her and she will do as she is told. Right, my dear?" Hondo asks me.

"Of course, captain" I say bowing my head. "Come this way gentlemen" I tell the jedi and lead them from the room. "As you heard I am Seela, what are your names?" I ask them.

"I am Obi-wan Kenobi and this is Anakin Skywalker" the older jedi states. "How did you end up here?" he asks me.

"Don't really remember" I tell him shrugging. "I was only three, I was on a ship that crash landed here and was the only survivor. Hondo and his pirates took me in, and raised me" I state.

"You weren't meant to be a pirate" he tells me and I frown looking up at him. "I sense the force in you" he states. I laugh.

"Good one master jedi, but I have no such talent. I am just a dancer" I tell him. "Here is the count" I say opening his cell. "No releasing him and a piece of advice. Don't accept any drink from Hondo" I tell them lowly before leaving them with the guards & count.

(Grand hall)

I am dancing with one of the other dancers. As the other women serve drinks. The banquet is in full swing as Anakin and Obi-wan join us. "Now, can I persuade you to join us for a drink? It's a tradition, in the name of friendship" Hondo tells them. I lock eyes with Obi-wan and give him a look that says not to trust Hondo.

"All right, but nothing too strong. He's flying" Obi-wan says agreeing tot he drink. I roll my eyes as I continue to dance. It's their own fault they are about to be caught and sold for ransom.

"Bring our guests some refreshments" Hondo orders and drinks are handed to them.  "To a successful transaction" he declares and the pirates cheer. I notice the jedi swap drinks with the pirates beside them. Sneaky, but not sneaky enough. Hondo would have thought of that and lassed those drinks as well.

"To powerful pirates and new friends of the Republic" Obi-wan declares.

"Enjoy your evening, gentlemen" Hondo tells them. "Seela, come with me" he orders and I jump off the table. We head over to a corner. "Go to your room and stay there for the rest of the night" he tells me. I nod and leave. No doubt the jedi will be in a cell by morning.

A/N

Picture above of Seela and her current outfit on the cover. Along with her future padawan outfit and light-saber.