Yoda's Younglings Chapter 1

Approximately 15 Years Later…

'Laughing at me, Qui-Gon is,' thought Yoda.

One would think that, on an isolated farm on Corellia, there would be peace and quiet enough for a Jedi Master to sit and meditate, and contemplate the universe.

And one would normally be correct. Unless, of course, said Jedi Master was training nine younglings to be Knights. For that was what Yoda was trying to do. For a few years, he had travelled, trying to find force-sensitive younglings. He had found nine that he could take to train. Of the younglings, eight were human; the other, a Twi'lek. Seven were female, two male. Qui-Gon had laughingly said, 'It is the will of the Living Force. After so long being male-dominated, the Jedi Order will be remade – with females leading.'

That was all very well, but right now, two of those females could be heard fighting.

"You did!"

"Did not!"

"Did too!"

"How could I? I was over here!"

"I'm not stupid! You used the Force!"

"Did not!"

"Did too!"

Listening closely, Yoda tried to determine who it was. He sighed. It was Kefira Mabyn and Marisch'kamarhtara. Marisch'kamarhtara, or Mari, was the youngest he was training, at only five years of age, and the only Twi'lek on the farm. Kefira was six, and already a trouble-maker.

Yoda was about to rouse himself to settle the argument when a third voice was heard. With a sigh, Yoda returned to meditation. The quarrel was in good hands.


The third voice belonged to Mahli Mikay. At eighteen, she was the eldest of Yoda's younglings, and already a Knight. She could be counted on to settle disputes well and fairly. And so, she calmed Kefira and Mari, and sorted out the argument. Unfortunately, the argument had drawn all the younglings.

As may be expected, in a "family" with nine "siblings", the younglings had formed small friendship groups. Each of those small groups had developed ways of communicating privately. Now, as Mahli used her Force link to cry for help, the cry went to her two closest friends. These were Solaris Kelley and Leyana Berrie. Solaris Kelley was only a few months younger than Mahli, and was also eighteen. He too had been Knighted. Leyana was still seventeen. She hadn't been Knighted, but everyone expected that she would be, and very soon.

But back to Mahli's plea for help. Solaris had followed Mahli and the other younglings inside. He and Mahli looked around for something to entertain the younger children. Then, through the force, they heard Leyana's voice. 'I'll be right there!' Seconds later, Leyana appeared, carrying three silver balls. They were only slightly bigger than tennis balls.

"Hey, everyone!" she called. "Look at this!" As instructed, the younglings turned towards her.

"They're just some metal balls," said Laci, another youngling. "Nothing special."

"Oh, really? Fine, catch!"

Leyana threw a ball high. Laci rolled her eyes, and reached out with the Force. Then she gasped with surprise. She couldn't touch the ball with the Force! It had absolutely no Force presence. "What? … How? …" She frowned at Leyana, thinking it was some kind of trick. Leyana was grinning, but there was no malice in her expression.

"I take it you've realise that there is, in fact, something special about these balls?"

"They're force resistant!"

"That's right. Here." Leyana threw the other balls to different younglings. "Why don't you go into one of the practice chambers and play a game?"

The six younglings ran off, eager to try their new toys. Mahli and Solaris turned to Leyana. "That was clever," said Mahli.

"You used that force-restraint technique we've been working on, didn't you?" asked Solaris. The trio often experimented with different ways to use the Force.

"Yeah. Um, would you two mind going to play with the little ones? Yoda wants to see me."

Mahli and Solaris shared a look. They suspected they knew what Yoda was up to.


It was stated that Yoda found nine younglings to train. As a reader, you must be puzzled as to who they are. So I, the writer, will give you some information about them, as they are at the start of this chapter:

Mahli Mikay:

Mahli is the eldest of Yoda's trainees. She is eighteen years old. She is officially a Jedi Knight. She is a strong healer, and a good mediator. Her original home world is Alderaan. She is human. Her hair is curly, and a brown colour. Her eyes are blue. She is of average hight, with a sturdy build. She has a Force familiar: a brush-mouse she has named Panya. Her lightsabre is green.

Solaris Kelly:

Solaris is also eighteen. He is also a Jedi Knight. He is very friendly and helpful to all. His original home world is Aduba-3. He is rather tall, with straight, blonde hair. He also has blue eyes. He has a green sabre-staff.

Leyana Berrie:

Leyana is seventeen. She is not yet a Jedi Knight, but is expected to become one soon. Her home world is Naboo. She is slightly shorter than average. Her hair is slightly curly, and a medium brown. Her eyes are greenish-brown. She has two lightsabres. They are blue.

Laci Lindoriel:

Laci is thirteen. She is very clever, with a sharp mind. Her home world is Corellia. She has dark, curly hair. Her eyes are hazel. She has a green lightsabre.

Rala Maz:

Rala is also thirteen. He, too, is clever, but he doesn't think he is. He also comes from Corellia. He has pale brown hair and blue eyes. He has a blue lightsabre.

Kiarra Ryder:

Kiarra is eleven. She has a wicked sense of humour. Her home world is Canti. Her hair is straight and brown. Her eyes are brown. Her lightsabre is blue.

Anna Senz:

Anna is nine years old. She is very sweet and kind, but also niave. Anna comes from Rianon. She has straight, pale brown, almost blonde hair. Her eyes are blue-gray. She has a blue lightsabre.

Kefira Mabyn:

Kefira is six. She is a trouble-maker and loves playing pranks. Her home world is Dantooine. She has blonde hair and blue eyes. Her lightsabre is blue.

Marisch'kamarhtara:

Marisch'kamarhtara is five. She is the only Twi'lek. Everyone calls her Mari. She is mischievous, and also plays pranks. Her home world is Ryloth. She has dark blue skin, and paints her lekku black. Her lightsabre is green.


"Master?" called Leyana, stepping into the meditation chamber. "You wanted to see me?"

"Yes. Ready to be Knighted you are." Yoda watched Leyana's expression turn to joy.

"Really, Master? Oh, thank you!" Leyana hugged the little Jedi Master. It was something these younglings liked to do, he'd found. It made him uncomfortable, but it felt nice at the same time.

While she was hugging Yoda, Leyana sent a thought to her friends. 'You were right!'


Yoda summoned all his younglings to the training room to witness Leyana's Knighting.

Leyana knelt, head bowed, before the small Jedi. She had just taken the Jedi Oath.

"Leyana Berrie, ready you are to become a Jedi Knight. To show this, your lightsabres I present to you." Yoda held out a pillow, on which lay two lightsabres. "Rise, Knight Berrie."

Leyana stood and picked up the lightsabres. Two blue blades extended with the typical snap-hiss noise. She bowed. "Thank you, Master Yoda."

Yoda then turned to address all the younglings. "Next week, away Mahli, Solaris, Leyana and myself will be. Cared for by Mr and Mrs Solo, you will."


Yoda's farm was tended only by droids. But Yoda and his younglings were not the only ones to live there.

Not far from the main house was another, smaller house. It was occupied by the Solo family. Their names were Jonash and Jaina. Their son's name was Han. The Solos felt they were in debt to Yoda; when he met them, they had been so poor they were considering giving up Han, who was just a baby at the time. Yoda had bought the farm, and given them the house. In return, they looked after the younglings while he searched for more.

Jonash also took the farm produce to market, and bought whatever was needed. He sometimes took one or two of the younglings with him.

Han was about fourteen. He wasn't strong in the Force, but he was good with machines, and he wasgood withthe younglings.


The reason Yoda needed the Solos to care for most of his younglings was that he had received a transmission from the Rebellion. They needed him to come to Coruscant with as many Knights as possible. They were planning an attack on the Imperial Palace.
A/N: I killed off pretty much everyone else from the movie, so I thought I'd give Han a happy life with his family.