Disclaimer: I do not own or claim to own the Star Wars universe, the characters therein or the Force. Anything you recognize in this story is most likely the brainchild of George Lucas. Sun Sasaki is the creation of my friend and Aranrhod Myrishi is my own creation.

A/N: This story was written with my good friend, who shall be referred to as "Sun." We took turns writing the chapters, so odd-numbered ones are by me and even-numbered ones are by Sun. We created a very Alternate Universe to write this story; some of the main differences are listed here. SPOILERS FOR JEDI APPRENTICE AND THE PREQUELS FOLLOW!!! Xanatos was never Qui-Gon's apprentice; instead he was Qui-Gon's best friend, still leaving Qui-Gon with a feeling of betrayal when he turned to the Dark Side. Obi-Wan was Qui-Gon's first apprentice, taken almost immediately after Qui-Gon had become a knight at the young age of 18. They formed more of a brotherly bond rather than a father/son one. Anakin, although eccentric, has no more inclinations toward the Dark Side than do any of the other Jedi. He is between Qui-Gon's and Obi-Wan's ages and is good friends with both of them. Mace Windu and Qui-Gon were Padawans together, but at the time of our story, Mace is not yet on the Council. Also at the time of our story, Qui-Gon Jinn is 24 years old and has just become a Jedi Master; Obi-Wan Kenobi is 19 years old and has just become a Jedi Knight. I think that's all that needs to be said, and so without further ado, on with the story...

"Shh!!" Aranrhod Myrishi whispered to her friend Sun Sasaki. They were both having trouble restraining their giggles, despite the fact that they were in a tight spot – literally and figuratively. The situation was just so absurd they couldn't help but laugh.

It had all started a week ago when sun got a compelling desire to see the inside of the great Mast Yoda's living quarters. Her head was filled with images of mini-chairs, mini-tables, mini-everything and she had to see if it was true.

Aranrhod had made them wait for "favorable conditions," and that is why it was one week after the idea was conceived until both of them were snooping around in the venerable Jedi Master's living quarters. Sun was not disappointed. Master Yoda's sleeping pallet was extremely short, his dining room/kitchen was full of short chairs and tables and low counters. There were one or two normal-sized chairs as well, though. 'For when he has other Jedi Masters over,' Aranrhod speculated.

They were soon to find out just how correct her assessment was.

The two friends had been looking for some time, searching for something interesting to tell the other padawans of their clan when they returned, when they heard footsteps coming down the hall towards them. Soon the heard a very distinctive voice: "Come to my quarters you must. There, talk we will."

Both friends stared at each other for a moment, then began frantically searching for a place to hide.

"There! His closet!" Sun whispered loudly. She shoved the button and a door slid open. Sun rushed in, Aranrhod close behind, pushing the button again to close the door behind them.

Now they were most definitely in a tight spot – it was Yoda's closet, after all.

"I suppose you didn't think about mini-closets when you got this crazy idea…" Aranrhod muttered. Then they both got a fit of giggles. It was just too absurd – of all the exciting places they hoped to go as Jedi Knights, they had never expected that they would end up in Yoda's closet.

A soft hiss indicated that the main door had opened, and Yoda and his guest entered. After that Aranrhod and Sun concentrated on remaining silent.

"News you have for me, hmm?" they heard Yoda ask.

"Master Jinn and Knight Kenobi have sent word that they will be returning to the Temple within the week. They have both finished their missions and have caught a transport to Coruscant."

"Both successful they were, I presume." It wasn't a question, but the other Jedi answered anyway.

"Yes – both have sent their preliminary reports and all appears to be well," replied the deep voice of Master Windu.

It was a good thing neither of the padawans hiding in the closet was claustrophobic; it was beginning to get rather cramped. Both hoped that this conversation would not last much longer.

"Good, good," Yoda crowed. And then suddenly he became thoughtful. "Hmm…interesting."

Aranrhod could almost see Master Windu lean forward, steepling his fingers pensively. "You sense something, Master?"

"Always in motion the future is," he answered inscrutably before continuing. "But a Padawan I sense in Knight Kenobi's future and Master Jinn may not be going on missions alone for as long as he thinks."

The conversation went on for a few more minutes, but neither Aranrhod nor Sun were listening anymore. Two Knights – and both in need of Padawans! This was wonderful news for them. Padawans Myrishi and Sasaki were both nearing their thirteenth birthdays. If they were not chosen by that time, they would have lost their chance to be Jedi Knights forever.

"Go now we must," they heard Yoda say. "Reconvening the Council is."

They heard the door open and shut as the two Jedi Masters exited Yoda's quarters. As soon as they were sure the coast was clear, they used the Force to open the closet door from the inside and practically tumbled out and onto the floor. Aranrhod closed it again as she drew in deep lungfuls of air.

"Ahhh…space," she said gratefully.

"Can you believe it?" Sun asked. "This is our chance!"

"Yeah – probably our last chance to become Knights," her friend agreed. "Let's get outta here – we can talk later. I don't want Master Yoda to come back again while we're still here. I think we've seen just about everything anyway."

Aranrhod and Sun quickly hurried back to their own rooms. "I can't believe he didn't notice us!" Aranrhod exclaimed.

"I wouldn't put anything past Yoda," Sun replied. "But what should we do to prepare? This could be our last chance to become Knights! We've got to impress Master Jinn and Knight Kenobi somehow."

"Relax. The Force will guide us. An opportunity will present itself."

And so just barely five days later, the two young padawans found themselves once again hiding in Master Yoda's closet, eavesdropping.

A/N: Please R&R! You know how!