Clan Bridger 2

Chapter 12

Hondo's ship exited from hyperspace over a planet. Hondo sat in his chair in the middle of the bridge as he watched his ship orbit the planet. "Make way for our base and tell our people to have a room set up for our guests. And they be on their best behavior." Hondo said. "Got it Captain."

Ketsu, Ezra and Mira entered the bridge as they saw the ship entering the planet's atmosphere. "Where are we?" Ezra asked. "This is Florrum. You can call it my home or call it my Pirate's Den. After you helped us with that job from Jabba all those years ago, me and Ketsu rounded up some Pirates and ships to come here." Hondo explained. "Some came for the money. Others, surprisingly, cause a lot of them had loyalty to Hondo back in the day. We came here and took it from a group of smugglers." Ketsu added. "Ah it was a fierce battle but thanks to yours truly leading the attack, we took back our planet." Hondo stated. Ketsu cleared her throat while staring at Hondo. "A-And of course with the help of Ketsu who I am thankful to this day for sticking by me through dirt and mud." Hondo corrected. Ketsu rolled her eyes and let out a chuckle as she walked to next to Hondo. "After that we fixed the place up and the rest is history. I would've left a long time ago but he insisted that I'd be the Enforcer of his crew and keep people in line." Ketsu said. "So they're scared of you more then him?" Ezra asked. "Scared? What's there to be scared about?" Hondo said with a nervous chuckle.

Mira walked over to the Window of the ship looking out at Florrum in awe. "You've never been away from home before have you?" Hondo asked walking next to her. "Not this far. To be honest I've never really left Mandalore's system before. I always new the galaxy was big but I never knew how big. It's pretty amazing." Mira explained. Hondo kneeled down to her and placed a hand on her shoulder "Ah yes child, the galaxy is a big beauty. I've probably seen every inch of it and I always wondered what was beyond it." Hondo said. "Really?" Mira asked. "Of course. Being a pirate is about collecting treasures but also exploring the unknown. Figuring out what is beyond everything you know. And hoping there's a reward at the end of it all." Hondo stated. "Have you met other Jedi like my dad?" Mira asked. "Not recently. But back in my prime I was great friends with three very powerful Jedi. Sure we had our ups and downs, I kidnapped them once time, they held a glowing blade to my throat for it, I fought them another time with a tank, I kidnapped them again, they only came to see me when either they needed something from me as a delivery boy or when they send sword welding maniacs after me!" Hondo stated. Mira looked at him confused. "But! They were good people who came around when you needed them. Just like your father. And believe me, I have some of the craziest stories when me and him teamed together." Hondo said. "Boss we're about to land." One of Hondo's pilots said. "Well, to be continued." Hondo said as he walked back to his chair.

The ship landed at Hondo's base. The hangar doors opened and most of Hondo's men started unloading crates. Hondo, Ezra, Mira and Ketsu walked off the ships. "Get those crates unloaded and into storage! We'll count 'em out later." Ketsu ordered. "Got it boss!" "And make sure you don't waste anything this time. We don't want any messes again." Hondo added. "Yes Captain!" Ezra looked around Hondo's base. "Quite the operation you got here." He said. "Yes. Come! Let's go inside for a drink." Hondo said wrapping his arm around Ezra walking inside.

Hondo, Ezra, Mira and Ketsu sat inside the bar area of Hondo's base as they talked about what happened over the years. "So Ezra, now that we have a moment. Mind telling us why you and Mira were passed out on a deserted ship?" Ketsu asked. "Yes. I would like to know that too." Hondo added. Ezra looked down for a moment before he spoke. "Two Sith from my past came back. One named Seth, the other named Maul." Ezra said. Hondo almost choked on his drink. "Maul!? Am I correct to assume that he had yellow eyes, red and black skin with horns on his head?" Hondo asked getting Ezra's attention. "Wait, you know about him?" Ezra asked. "Indeed, he tried to kill me with a group of my own men. If it wasn't for the help of an old friend of mine, he would've succeeded. But I do not know this Seth person." Hondo said.

"Seth is a Mandalorian. He and his clan were outcast a very long time ago. After all the Clans took back control of Mandalore and sent the Empire running, Seth kidnapped Sabine and.....did things to her." Ezra said not wanting to say what happened in front of Mira but the look he gave said it all as Ketsu broke her cup in anger with her hand. "We fought, almost destroyed the city, I won but he escaped. But months later he returned with Vader and caught us when we were off planet. He....he was about to kill them right in front of me. If it wasn't for our Clan showing up then, I don't know." Ezra explained. Mira looked down trying to hide the pain on her face as bad memories flooded her mind as she leaned in her father for comfort and grabbed his hand.

"Then after a few years I took Mira to train her on Lothal. That's when Maul showed up and brought Seth and more Sith like them. Once we found an opening we escaped but barely as you can tell." Ezra finished. Hondo sighed. "This is quite the ordeal. That horned man is very resilient I'll give him that." He said. "So what are you gonna do?" Ketsu asked Ezra. "Well we gotta get home so we can warn Mandalore. Whatever Maul's planning won't be good." Ezra said.

Before they could continue a pirate walked towards Hondo. "Captain, got a message from the Hutt. Said he wanted to meet." He said. "Ugh, Fine fine. Prepare the ship I'll be ready." Hondo said. The pirate nodded and walked away. "The Hutt. I thought you were done with them?" Ezra asked. "Yes well, you see, you heard about what happened to Jabba a few years back right?" Hondo asked. "Yeah, I heard Rumors about a guy with a green lightsaber killed him. Since he's dead shouldn't you have no more deals with the Hutts?" Ezra asked. "Yes, but after Jabba perished his Empire was slowly coming to pieces. That is until his son took over. Rotta The Hutt. And let me tell you, just like his father, so bold, so ruthless. He's put us in debt to him and has us run errands for him from time to time. If he's calling for me personally then it must be something big, and profitable. You know I could use your help since you're here." Hondo explained.

"Well, I owe you for helping me and Mira. So yeah I'll help you." Ezra said. Hondo laughed. Ah! I can always count on old friends! Come! Let us not keep the young Hutt waiting." Hondo said getting up. Mira slightly looked down sad and Ezra noticed and knew why she was sad. "Hey, I'll be back. I just gotta help Hondo with something. I won't be gone for long. Just hold it down until then okay?" Ezra told her. Mira looked up and nodded hugging her father tight. "Don't worry, I'll keep an I on her." Ketsu said and Ezra nodded and left with Hondo.

Ezra and Hondo along with a few of Hondo's men boarded a ship and flew into space. Once they were in orbit They made the jump into hyperspace on there way to Tatooine.