Laa, a Bouncer who resided on Ruusan near the year 1000 BBY, acted to rescue Zannah from certain death, even though she foresaw Zannah's rise to prominence as a strong Dark Jedi. Holding the belief that all life held value, Laa endeavored to impart these ideals to Zannah. Unfortunately, the Bouncer's teachings proved ineffective. Upon being slain by Petja, a Jedi who mistakenly believed Zannah was in danger, the young girl responded with fury, using the dark side of the Force to break the Jedi's neck. This violent act ultimately resulted in Darth Bane choosing her as his initial apprentice, thus beginning her journey under his Rule of Two.