Note 1:
To the girl that looks like an angel,

Are you an angel? I don’t know where you’re from, but you look like an angel. I’ve heard the deep space pilots talk about them. They’re the most beautiful creatures in the universe.

I hope you don’t mind if I talk to you. I’m supposed to be cleaning things in the shop for my master, but I don’t get to see beautiful angels very often. I’m sure he won’t notice if I stop working to write you.

Well, I hope you don’t mind if a 9 year old writes you. I just want to be your friend…because…I can’t tell you…you’d think I was stupid.

My name is Anakin Skywalker, by the way.

Anakin Skywalker
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Note 2:

Anakin,

I do not mind you writing to me, or talking to me. My name is Padme, I am not an angel, but thank you for saying I look like one. I'm from planet Naboo, I'm here with my friends.

I sure hope your master doesn't find out about you writing to me, and you can count on me not telling him.

Padme
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Note 3:
Padme,

Okay. Thanks for telling me you’re not an angel…but you do look like one…what I think one would look like.

You’re from the planet Naboo? I’ve heard of it. I know that it has a very distinct kind of ship….I know all about ships from every planet. What’s it like? I only know about the ships.

You said that you’re here with your friends…but I don’t see anyone with you besides that guy and that weird thing with long ears. Is the man your father? Are you farmers from Naboo? You look like you are. What’s being a farm girl like?

My master’s talking to your father right now, so I think it’s safe that he won’t find out that I’m writing you.

So why did you come here? How long will you be staying?

Please don’t think I’m weird, but sometimes I get certain feelings…and most of the time I’m right…but sometimes I’m wrong. You know what I was going to tell you on the first letter? I think I’m going to marry you when I get older. No girls ever talk to you…and I feel this special thing for you…it’s like I know I’m going to marry you or something. Do you get that too?

Well I hear Watto and your father coming so I better go before Watto catches me.


Sincerely,
Anakin Skywalker
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Note 4:
Anakin,

Please, don't write to me if you'll get into trouble for it, I don't want you getting into trouble because of me.

That feeling you're talking about, I'm sorry I don't get it, I'm sorry. I don't think you're weird or anything, it's just a feeling. I bet if a lot of people get those same kind of feeling too, but you're the first I've met.

No, that man is not my father, he's just...a good friend. I'm not really a farmer, but I do that sometimes. Most of the time, I'm always with my friends and we have a great time protecting each other for the ''dangers' on Naboo. It's dangerous, but fun with friends.

Naboo is very different from Tatooine. There are thick forests, deep lakes, green LONG fields, and the building are of hard, but lovely stone. It's really nice. The weather there is MUCH different from here, it's cooler, but warm, not too hot and not too cold. I'm sure you would enjoy it if you ever visited Naboo.

Tell me, why are you afraid of Watto? Is he you boss or master or something? I don't understand why you would be afraid of someone/something that looks like he is. It wouldn't take a lot to harm or even kill him, so why are you afraid?

Well, my friend is back and I have to go. It was nice meeting you, Anakin.


Padme
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Note 5:
Padme,

You don’t have to worry about me getting into trouble because of you because my master just told me I could go home for the day!!!!

I knew you wouldn’t get that feeling I was talking about. No one ever has understood it or known what I was talking about….my mother is the closet one to understand it, but even she doesn’t understand it completely. I’m not sure what it is.

That man is a good friend of yours? He’s a Jedi Knight, isn’t he? I saw his laser sword. Only Jedi carry that kind of weapon. I don’t think he killed a Jedi because no one can kill a Jedi. I know a little about Jedi because I’ve heard a lot of deep space pilots talk about them. I know that Jedi have apprentices called Padawans…so you’re his Padawan, aren’t you? That’s so cool! I’ve always wanted to meet a real Jedi before. You’ve come here to free us, haven’t you? I’ve had dreams where Jedi came and freed us. So how did you find out about us?

Lakes? I thought those were just myths!!! You mean you actually have WATER on your planet? Water’s very rare and very expensive on Tatooine. Only the rich people have it in their homes. How can there be green fields? I’ve never seen green sand before. What does it look like? I’m sorry…..I can’t visit Naboo. I’m not allowed to leave this section of Tatooine because I have this thing inside my body…all slaves do….where if a slave goes a certain distance away from the Master, and the Master can’t find them…..the Master presses a button and the person gets blown up.

Watto’s my master. I’m his slave and Watto owns me and my mom. If I ever tried to kill Watto he would press that button and kill me. He’d probably kill my mom too. He beats us sometimes when he’s not happy with our work. I don’t care if he beats me….but it’s when he beats my mom that I get angry.

Please don’t go…um…my friend…the street shop lady Jira told me that a sandstorm is coming up. Sandstorms come up very quickly and sometimes the dust can be so bad that you cannot see 2 feet in front of you. They are very, very dangerous and can sometimes last for hours. If you don’t have shelter, would you like to come over to my house? I’m sure my mom wouldn’t mind.

How did you like those Siesel cakes? I’ll be sure to tell Jira what you think of them. I did not have enough money on me to buy a cake for myself, but I was able to buy you and Jar-Jar and that man a cake. It was when I dropped the coins that I was able to see Qui-Gon’s laser sword. When he bent over to help me pick them up, I saw it.

Well I like talking to you.

It was nice meeting you too.


Anakin
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Note 6:
Anakin,

I would like to know how you knew Qui-Gon's name. I never told you, so how did you know?

You're a bright young boy, and I'm sure that you dream of Jedi coming an freeing you. I'm sure many slaves do. How can you be so sure that Qui-Gon didn't kill a Jedi and take his lightsaber? Just look at him. I'm SURE he can kill someone (even a Jedi) if needs be. If you wish, I shall ask him of the story of him killing the Jedi, and his reason he did so.

Well, it looks like Qui-Gon accepted your invitation of going to your house for the sandstorm to pass. I thank you for your kind offers, you are a very nice boy.

I believe Jira's cakes are excellent. They're very good. Thank you for buying them for us, and I'm sorry that you were not able to buy one of your own. I didn't eat all my, would you like to share?

When I said green plains, I meant green grass, as in the blades of soft green grass. Have you ever seen grass before? Well, as I said before Naboo and Tatooine are two VERY different planets. Water is free and everywhere (not every single place, but there's a lot of water) on Naboo, so not only rich, but poor people as well can have their share of water. I feel sorry for you, and that you're never able to swim in the cool clean lakes, and lay on the soft blades of jade-green grass. I'm sure you would enjoy it, if you were ever able to come.

You're a slave? That's terrible!! I thought having slaves was against the Republic. Why would anyone have a slave? I can't believe that Watto would kill you and your mother for trying to earn your freedom. That's pure cruelty!!! Everyone has a right to be free, no one should be slaves.

Well, I must go and talk to Qui-Gon.


Padme
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Note 7:
Padmé,

How did I know Qui-Gon’s name? Well he introduced himself as Qui-Gon after I rescued Jar-Jar from Sebulba.

Thanks for saying I’m bright. I think I am too, and so does my mom. Well Qui-Gon wrote me and told me he was a Jedi, so that’s how I know he’s a Jedi. No one can kill a Jedi anyway. Why are you trying to scare me and tell me that Qui-Gon’s a killer? Yes, I suppose he COULD be lying and that he could have killed a Jedi, but I didn’t think anyone could kill a Jedi. Why would you be with him if you think he kills people? Do you kill people too? I’m telling my mom on you.

How did you like dinner?

Good….I’ll tell Jira that you liked her cakes. You’re welcome for buying them….I thought you guys would enjoy them. I’ve had them before. I WANTED you to have them all. I didn’t want you to share with me….the point was that I wanted YOU to have it. I hope you didn’t mind that I turned your offer down.

What is grass? I’ve never heard of it before. You said it has blades. Does it cut your feet? No, I’ve never seen grass before because I’ve lived here all my life. No, I don’t know how to swim because there isn’t enough water here. How could you lay on blades of grass? Wouldn’t that cut you? Maybe I would enjoy it, but blades of grass don’t sound very good.

Yes, I’m a slave. We’re not part of the Republic….so I don’t know about Republic laws……but Republic laws don’t affect us. Well I’m a slave for life and there’s nothing I can do about it.

What did you think of C-3PO and my pod? I built C-3PO to help my mom…I programmed him to speak 6 million languages. I named him C-3PO because he makes up the 3rd person in our family. What do you think of my pod?



Anakin
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Note 8:
Anakin,

The reason why I lied to you about Qui-Gon not being a Jedi, because back at the ship he told me not to tell anyone that he was a Jedi. It was for ours and others safety. I'm sorry that you think of me as being mean.

Do I kill people? No, but I would if I must defend myself. I'm not afraid to do it. I DO know self-defense, so I can if needs be kill someone. Don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you, or your mother or anyone, unless they attack me, which I doubt you and your mother would do.

Wow! C3PO knows 6 million languages!!! Now I knew there were a LOT of languages, but that's a lot!! He knows them ALL!?! How did you get so many languages in him?

Your pod is neat, but are you sure it runs? Have you ever tested it before??

I don't mind that you turned down my offer with the cakes. I just wanted to make sure you wouldn't go hungry. Dinner was great, just different to me. Food is different on Naboo, than it is here.

No grass blades don't cut your feet. Grass is like...well, it's soft, very soft, and bendable, it can get as high as your knees (sometimes higher) if you don't cut it. Most of the time grass is about 5 inches tall (I think) and very green. Does that answer your question? Someday hopefully, you'll be able to see and feel grass, even if that means I have to go all the way to Naboo and get some to bring back to you. You need to see what it's like, because it's nice.


Padme
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Note 9:
Padmé,

I don’t like it when people lie to me…about anything. Well you were mean about it.

So you’re Qui-Gon’s Padawan? That rocks! I’ve never met a Padawan before (or any Jedi for that matter). Is it fun to train to be a Jedi? Is it like being a slave? What kinds of things have you learned so far? How long have you been training? How old were you when you knew you wanted to be a Jedi? How did you meet Qui-Gon? Do you like Qui-Gon? Can you show me your laser sword?

Padmé, you are the most beautiful creature I’ve ever seen. I would never hurt you, and my mother wouldn’t either. I think she likes you. What do you think of her?

How did I get all of those languages in him? Well I looked for language files all over the place. I copied them and then programmed them all into C-3PO. It wasn’t that hard. I just needed to program everything just right.

No…I’ve never tested my pod before because I just finished it today. Thanks for your help. The boy that helped us is my best friend Kitster. What do you think of him? He and I have been through a lot together, but he’s not a slave so I’m not allowed to go and see him…he has to be the one that comes to me. So what do you think of my finished pod?

No, I didn’t test it until today. It runs. I hope that Qui-Gon decides to let me race tomorrow. I really want to help you and everyone you’re with.

You know what…the strangest thing happened just before I went to bed. I got this cut from working on the pod…and Qui-Gon insisted that HE be the one to clean it and not my mother. I thought that was weird. And then as he was cleaning it he pricked me with a needle right on my cut…..that hurt. I asked him what he was doing. You know what he said? He said that he was, “checking for infections.” How weird… Why would he want to do that? It was just a tiny cut. My own mother wouldn’t even have made such a big deal about it. She wouldn’t bother giving me a blood test to check for infections, not even on a big cut. I don’t understand why Qui-Gon would have done that. I mean if he’s checking for infections he would have to go to the trouble of taking my blood sample down to the medical facility and then have them run a test on it, and THEN come all the way back her. All that for a little cut. I don’t understand that. Why would he care if I had any infections anyway?

What kind of food do you have on Naboo?

Okay….I would really like it if you came back and brought me back the grass. I still have that feeling…like I’m going to marry you. You have to marry me. It isn’t impossible you know. Yes I’m a slave…but you’d have to get used to life on Tatooine, if we’re going to marry each other. I can’t leave this place since I’m a slave, so please come and move to Tatooine. Otherwise I’ll never marry you! I would like it if you would show me grass. It sounds very strange. Thanks for telling me all about it.

I’m tired.

Bye.


Anakin
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Note 10:
Anakin,
Uh, about the Jedi questions, hmm, lets see...

It's kind of fun to be a Jedi, but it's hard. No, it's not like a slave. Not at all. I've learned many things, and I can't even begin to explain them, sorry. I met Qui-Gon when he was looking for an apprentice and I was testing, and I suppose I did a good job, because he chose me. I didn't have a choice, whether or not, I wanted to become a Jedi, because I was born a Jedi (I guess). Yes, I like Qui-Gon well enough. I have to, or else he wouldn't be able to teach me! No, I'm sorry, I will not show you my 'Lightsaber'. It's dangerous and we do not want to be found out, remember? I hope you understand.

Well, Anakin, I'm sorry you believe me to be mean, but when we're 'undercover' we must lie (sometimes). Again, I'm sorry, but you will not accept it, than never mind.

I like your mother. She's a great woman, and a wonderful mother. You better be happy you have her, because she's one of the few best mothers in the galaxy.

Thanks for explaining C3PO. I understand better now.

Kitster a nice boy, but I haven't been around him long enough to tell you what I think.

Your pod is neat! I'm amazed you built it!!

Qui-Gon takes care of every and anyone, and you're not different. That's why he cleaned your cut, because he cares. Don't worry, he didn't do anything with the Force to you.

Anakin, sorry, we have lots of different kinds of food on Naboo, that I can't begin to name them. Sorry again!

Now, Ani, you must understand. I can't move here and marry you. I'm a...Jedi, and I can't. I'm terribly sorry about crashing your feelings, but I can't.

Bye for now.

Padme
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Note 11:
Padmé,

How long have you been training under Qui-Gon? Do you think Qui-Gon is a little strange? I do. Okay, so your laser swords are called lightsabers? Thanks for telling me their real name. What kind of adventures and places have you gone to as a Jedi Apprentice?

Why can’t you just show me your lightsaber in my house? There would be no one around (except my mother, me, Qui-Gon, and Jar-Jar). Please? I REALLY want to see it. What color is it?

I do love my mother; I love her very, very much. I believe she is the best mother in the galaxy. My mother is one of the only good mothers in the galaxy? Really?

Why is everyone so amazed that I built the pod? Did everyone think I wasn’t smart enough to build it or something? So you do like my pod? That makes me happy. Remember that it’s going to win you your money so that you can leave…even though I don’t want you to go.

It’s not the fact that he cleaned my cut that makes me think he’s weird; it’s the fact that he gave me a blood test to check for infections I don’t understand why he went to all the trouble to check for infections.

Am I just a little annoying little boy to you? Do you see me as just a little boy? I won’t always be a little boy, you know….and some day I will grow up. You’ll see…..

Why can’t a Jedi Knight have a slave husband that lives on Tatooine….and why can’t you live part time on Tatooine? What’s wrong with that?

Well the race will be starting in 5 minutes, so I’ll see you at the end of the race. Sebulba just threatened me….and the flag ceremony just took place. I think Qui-Gon wants to talk to me….hang on.

Will you please watch for me? I’m going to win the race and make you proud…..and get you your money so that you can go on your way.


Anakin
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Note 12:
Anakin,

How are you? I’ve been training under Qui-Gon for quite a while now. He may be a little strange at first, but he’s not that weird when you get to know him. I’ve been to Naboo and Coruscant several times, but usually we do a lot of traveling. I’m sorry, Ani, but I can’t show you my lightsaber; I’m not allowed. Someone might see and then our cover would be blown. It’s purple, though.

Your mother is a very dear person and you’re lucky to have her as your mother. One of my closest friend’s mother beat her sometimes. That’s why your mother is one of the few good ones.

Your pod is amazing. You’re the only 9 year old that I know that can build a pod using scrap metal. Of course people think you’re intelligent, just no one expects a 9 year old to build a pod on his own. Thank you very much, Anakin, you are a very kind person.

He cares for you Anakin, he wanted to make sure you were ok. If he has ulterior motives, I wouldn’t know.

You’re not an annoying little boy to me. You’re a friend. And you will grow up, I don’t doubt that. I can’t marry you Anakin, I am 5 years older than you. Anyway, I don’t know you well enough to have feelings like that for you.

Good luck and be careful! I have faith in you, don’t worry!


Padmé
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Note 13:
Padmé,

I DID IT! I won the race! I already gave Qui-Gon the winnings, so now you can have enough money to buy that hyperdrive unit. You can leave here and…well go to Coruscant, and do whatever your important mission is. I’m very glad that I could help you out. It’s not often that I get to help a beautiful Jedi. I hope you’ll never forget me. I’m going to be so sad once you leave. I really do like you, and I’ll never stop thinking of you; I promise.

That race was so fun, and it was made all the more fun because I got to win the race for you. Sebulba tried to kill me a couple of times, but I outsmarted him. What did you think about my little trick on him? The one where he pushed me onto the service ramp and he thought he had me, but I went up over him and overtook him. Sebulba is mean, and I don’t like him. He doesn’t care about the people he hurts, and he cheats! I don’t like cheaters. I think I showed Sebulba a thing or two, don’t you think? Everyone should know better than to mess with me.

Even though Qui-Gon is strange, he’s really nice. Just before the race he said the strangest thing to me, “Concentrate on the moment. Feel, don’t think. May the Force be with you.” He said something like that…..and I tried to do what he said, but that’s what I normally do anyway, but I tried harder, and I think what he said really helped me.

Why aren’t you allowed to show me your lightsaber? I saw Qui-Gon’s…well when it was hanging from his belt. You could show it to me in private, back at my house just before you leave. Please? You and Qui-Gon are probably the last Jedi I’ll ever get to see in my entire life. I wouldn’t want to blow my chances at seeing an ignited lightsaber (now that I know what they’re called. I called them laser swords when I didn’t know.) It’s purple? How many lightsaber colors are there? I’ve never seen an ignited one before. What color is Qui-Gon’s? Are lightsabers hard to control? What does it feel like when you fight with them? What are the materials that go into building one? I’d like to build myself one just for the fun of it. If you tell me the parts needed, and a basic outline of the steps, I bet I could build one. I’m good at building things, if you haven’t noticed.

And why do you and Qui-Gon care so much about having your cover blown? No Jedi comes to Tatooine, so it’s likely that the common Tatooine person wouldn’t even know what the lightsaber was, if they saw it. What’s so horrible about the people of Tatooine finding out that you are a Jedi? I mean…this isn’t even a planet owned by the Republic…you really have nothing to lose.

How can a mother beat her own child? That’s cruel! Your friend’s mother isn’t even a mother at all…she doesn’t deserve to have any children. I believe there are a lot of nice mothers. There can’t be that many mean ones, because mothers are supposed to be loving.

Why should Qui-Gon care about me anyway? I’m just a slave and he’s a Jedi, plus I’m only a kid and he’s….kind of old.

I’m glad you think I’m a friend. I consider you a friend too. I know you’re 5 years older than me, but why does that matter so much? I know it seems like a lot right now, but I’ve heard of people who were 30 years apart in age, and they still got married. Does a 25 and 30 year old seem like there’s a great difference in age? Or a 90 and 95 year old? Well since you’re leaving and I’ll probably never see you again, plus you’ll never want to marry someone 5 years younger than you, I guess I should forget it, huh?

Well I have to get going. Qui-Gon is helping me sell my pod, and I can give the money to help my mother. I think he’s going to stop back at the house with me in order to give the money to my mother.

Good-bye, Padmé. I know I’ll never see you again. :(


Anakin
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Note 14:
Anakin,

I’m so excited for you and for what this means! We can install the unit! Thanks you so very much! I could never forget the boy that saved us! I’ll miss you, too. Maybe someday, by the will of the Force, we would meet again.

Sebulba is mean, isn’t he. I’m glad he didn’t make you into Bepp ( I don’t know if you’ve heard of that, Ani, it’s a type of food that the Bith make, its supposed to be good for you, but it doesn’t taste like anything and it resembles a pink goo). That was a good trick, but he won’t come after you now, that you’ve beaten him?

Qui-Gon was giving you some pointers about Force usage, I guess. Since it helped, that’s great!

I don’t know why, I’m just not allowed to. I have to follow Qui-Gon’s rules. Lightsabers can be a variety of colors. I can’t describe what it’s like to use one, the feeling is so…unique. It’s kind of complicated to build a lightsaber, and you have to use the Force a little bit.

I’m not at liberty to explain our mission, but there could be spies here that want to capture us. The fact is we don’t know and in order to be safe, we have to be secretive about it. On the contrary, we have everything to lose. I can’t explain, you will just have to believe me about our cover.

I don’t know how a mother can, but it happens. It happens all over, sadly. But on a happier note, how long have you been here, in Watto’s service? Do you have any hope or dreams?

Anakin, you are not ‘just a slave’. You are a unique person, you are a special person. Wasn’t it you, when I first met you that said “I’m a person and my name’s Anakin.”? I don’t believe in slavery, maybe some day…

Well, right now, age matters a lot. 9 and 14 is a big gap. Anyway, I don’t know you more than a friend and already I’m leaving. Don’t forget any dream you have and discard it as stupid.

Good luck in selling the pod.

Good-bye, Anakin. Have a good and loving life.





Padmé
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____ Note 15:
Padmé,

You’ll never guess what just happened!! I’m free now! While I was getting ready for the race, Qui-Gon went over to Watto and talked to him without my knowing. During the conversation, Qui-Gon made a bet with Watto that if I won, I’d be free. I cannot believe this! I’m actually free now! And guess what else! I get to become a Jedi too! Qui-Gon said I get to come back with you and everyone else when you go to Coruscant…so that I can go to the Jedi Temple and get my training started. This is unbelievable. The only bad thing is my mom can’t come with us. Qui-Gon said that Watto wouldn’t free my mother. She’s not free and I’ll probably never see her again. I’m really going to miss her, and part of me doesn’t want to go. I don’t want to leave her here all alone, yet I really want to leave and become a Jedi. My mother said that I have to be the one to choose…and I chose to leave. I know she was happy for me, but that she also was sad that I had left her. I feel really bad about it. Right before I left home, she hugged me and kissed me and told me that we would see each other again. I made a promise to her that I would come back and free her someday.

I know that Qui-Gon wants me to be a Jedi because my mother asked him if I was to become a Jedi. Qui-Gon said, “Yes, our meeting was not a coincidence. Nothing happens by accident.” I wonder how my mother knew that Qui-Gon wanted me to become a Jedi.

Did the hyperdrive unit get installed yet? I hope not because I would like to help. Are you having trouble with it? If so, let me do it. I know I could install it correctly.

Another thing that I’m happy about, besides me being freed and getting to become a Jedi, is I get to be with you longer. I don’t have to say good-bye to you yet! I made something for you, but it’s a surprise. I’ll give it to you once we get on the ship.

Can you please show me Jedi stuff since I’m going to be a Jedi too?

Yes, Sebulba is MEAN. He picks on everyone and thinks he can control all the pod races. He’s kind of the big guy around here…the one everyone looks up to and no one wants to mess with. He’s killed people if they caused a problem with him, and he messes other people’s pods up so that he can win. I wonder what it would be like to be that kind of person. I don’t think it would be very fun. Nope, I never heard of Bepp. Thanks for telling me what it is. Sebulba holds grudges against people, so he might still try to come at me even though I’ve beaten him. I made him look stupid in front of everyone by winning the race; I don’t think he’s going to be too happy about that. I’m leaving the planet though, so I hope I never see him again. Maybe I’ll squash him if I come back to see my mother…that would be kind of fun.

I wonder how Qui-Gon knew that I would be able to use the Force. He said I had Jedi reflexes, but I don’t get the whole Force thing. I know you do because you’re a Jedi. Did you know that I could use the Force too? If so, how come you didn’t tell me? Since Qui-Gon said I could use the Force, and you said you have to use the Force in order to build a lightsaber, that means I would be able to build a lightsaber, right?

Can you please tell me what your mission is now that I get to be a Jedi too? Please?

Maybe someone could make all the mothers in the galaxy be nice to their children. Couldn’t someone do that? I don’t like it that other kids get hurt by their mothers.

How long was I a slave? I was a slave all my life up until just a few minutes ago. I was born a slave. I’ve been Watto’s slave ever since I was really little….3 I think. Our old master was a Hutt and lost us to Watto betting on a pod race. All my life I’ve always wanted to be something and to do something exciting. When I heard about the Jedi Knights, that’s all I ever wanted to be. I had lots of dreams about being a Jedi, but everyone told me I could never become a Jedi because I was a slave…and only special people could become Jedi….and I wasn’t born in the Republic. So that dream changed to just wanting to meet a Jedi, and having them free all of the slaves. I have also wanted to be a pilot for as far back as I can remember. Watto started me racing a couple of years ago, and before that I went through this training process….and Watto had me pilot landspeeders. I’ve never been in a spaceship before. I’m sure I would love flying a ship. I swear I’m going to be a pilot someday. I always wanted to learn to fly so that I could fly far away from Tatooine and NEVER return. I hate Tatooine!

I know, I know…..it’s just that some adults, most adults, ignore children….and most people look at slaves as something less than human. If I feel that I can stand up to someone, and that I deserve respect from someone, I will tell them I’m a person….but if I know that the other person is uncaring and mean….I know I’m just a slave to them.

Well okay, so we’ll never be able to get married because of the age gap…but I still like you a lot. I’ll try to get the marriage idea out of my head and not ever mention it to you ever again, all right?

Well I’m almost to your ship now, so I’ll see you soon. Qui-Gon and I are on our way back now. Talk to you later.



Anakin


PS What’s your mother like? How many people live in your family? What are the other people in your family like?
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Note 16:
Anakin,

That’s absolutely wonderful! It’s so great that you’re finally free. I’m so happy for you. I’m glad you get to become a Jedi. I’m glad we don’t have to say good-bye yet.

I’m sure you will keep your promise to your mother, you are a faithful and loyal boy. I’m also sure Qui-Gon’s right, or meeting wasn’t coincidence. Your mother must have known your dream and since Qui-Gon is a Jedi, she must have speculated that you were to become one as well.

The hyperdrive is installed, thanks for the offer.

You will get your chance at building a lightsaber soon, I’m sure.

Yes you do deserve respect, but I’ve learned that when people are in a higher position in life or whatever, they tend to forget that you’re a person too, and you deserve respect as well.

Thank you (in advance) for the surprise. And don’t worry about the marriage thing.

Anakin, I have something to tell you, I’m not a Jedi. Remember what I told you about our cover and lying? Well it was just easier to say that I was Qui-Gon’s apprentice and it didn’t raise questions on why I was there. I’m really sorry I had to lie to you about that, but it was necessary that no one knew. I hope you’re not mad at me. I have to go now, but I’ll talk to you soon, ok?


Padmé
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Note 17:
Padmé,

Yes….but I still miss my mother. How am I going to go through each day without her? I’ve never been away from my mother for any length of time…not even one day. I’m also very worried about her. I didn’t like to leave her as a slave. I wish I could have made Qui-Gon free her. I’m so scared…..I’ve never been on my own before, and I don’t know what will happen to my mother. What if she just said we’d see each other again to make me feel better at that moment? What if she dies and I never find out? What if she gets sick or injured and I never know?

Did you see what I wrote on the back of your last letter? The PS message? I guess you didn’t see it…well anyway, I asked you what your mother was like, and what your family was like. I’d like to know. Do you ever miss your mother when you’re away?

As soon as I become a Jedi, I’m going to go back to Tatooine to free my mother! I’m just scared that she might get sold or something might happen to her while I’m gone…I feel so helpless towards her right now. I might just be a little boy, but I’ve defended her before when these two guys named Mr. Whatever and Nobody came to raid our house. They were going to beat her up…maybe kill her…but I was able to kind of sense the danger and I threw metal scraps at them, and I never saw them around our house ever again! I also yelled at them and told them I would kill them if they ever messed with us again. It was so funny! I used this little electrical thing that I built to record my voice and make me sound like I was a grown up and that I was REALLY MEAN. I guess that sure scared them off!

In the last letter you asked me what my hopes and dreams were. What are yours?

Yes, I did talk to my mother about wanting to become a Jedi Knight before, but she said it wasn’t possible….that no one would ever consider me to be a Jedi…so how did she know that Qui-Gon would take me on? Maybe that’s what Qui-Gon and my mother were talking about when we were working on my pod before the race. That would be just like her to hide that from me! She loves to give me surprises.

That stunk that you already had the hyperdrive installed by the time we got back to the ship! I was hoping to help with that….oh well.

I hope that I get to build my own lightsaber. I don’t want ANYONE doing that for me!

I’m sorry for bringing up the marriage thing. I just couldn’t help it…but it was stupid of me to do that. I should have known you would only be interested in boys your own age, and that you probably already liked someone. You probably already have a boyfriend.

You’re not a Jedi? Oh….okay….well thanks for telling me the truth. If you’re not a Jedi, who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing traveling with a Jedi? Why are you going to Coruscant if you’re not a Jedi? That’s where the Jedi temple is…so what’s going on? I’m not mad at you. I could never be mad at you.

Why do you look so sad? What’s wrong? I know you’re awake because I am too. I couldn’t sleep because of how cold I am, and because I kept on thinking of my mother.

Sigh…today seems like such a long time. I’m very tired, but I’m too cold to sleep; I can’t sleep when I’m cold…no matter how tired I am. Are you like that too? Is that why you’re awake? But something seems like it’s wrong, Padmé.

I wonder what that THING was that was fighting with Qui-Gon. Did you get a good look at it? It’s body was all black and red, and it had a red lightsaber. I’ve never seen a red lightsaber before. Have you? Well actually….I’ve had red lightsabers in my dreams before. I used to have this dream of this old and wrinkly guy with yellow eyes….I had the dream for days. In that nightmare, that old man started chasing me….like he wanted me. I was so scared…I’d wake up screaming. Because of that dream, I’m scared of old men…I know it’s silly, but I’m scared of old men. My mother would tell me that no old man would chase me, and that NO ONE has yellow eyes. That helped, but it still left my fear of old men. I also had this other dream where this man dressed in black and wearing a mask was fighting a boy who looked about 19 or 20 or something. I think I was the boy, but I’m not sure…because it was weird. It looked kind of like me, but he was older and it was me, but it was like I wasn’t myself. The guy in black kept calling me “Luke” too. Weird… Anyway, that dream lasted a few days too, and I was scared of that guy in black. He was just a monster that my mind made up, I know….but nightmares are scary. The guy dressed in black had a red lightsaber…and I guess that’s why I was scared of that red and black thing.

Anyway, Qui-Gon and I were coming back from Watto’s shop. See, Watto had to deactivate my slave device so that I wouldn’t be blown up…and as we were heading back, we saw this weird black ball. Qui-Gon said it was some kind of probe droid…and he had the feeling that we were in danger so we started running. I don’t like running that much, but I did what he said. I couldn’t keep up with Qui-Gon though, and I had to stop for a couple of minutes. See, I have asthma, but it’s not too bad….it’s not bad, but it’s not real slight either…..kind of in the middle of being bad and being slight. (Author note: that has nothing to do with DV in ANH, TESB, and ROTJ. It’s because Nebula, who was doing these notes with me decided that, and the story is still on the same storyline, so I’m using the things that she and I decided in these notes.) At any rate, when I stopped, Qui-Gon turned and looked back at me and noticed that THING. He told me to drop, and I did. Then that THING took out it’s lightsaber and started fighting with Qui-Gon. I ran back to the ship and you know how the ship flew low and Qui-Gon was able to jump on the ramp and get away.

That’s when Qui-Gon introduced me to this other Jedi named Obi-Wan Kenobi. He was a lot younger than Qui-Gon, but he also looked like he was a lot older than you. I guessed he might be in his middle twenties. Do you know him? He has this weird looking braid and really short hair. I wonder why there are two Jedi on the ship. Do you know?

I’m getting tired now.


Anakin
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Note 18:
Anakin,

It’s ok, being on your own isn’t too bad. I’ve been on my own for a while, without my parents. You worry and then you realize that they can live happily with or without you. You will miss her, and she will miss you, but overall you just learn that it usually turns out for the best. I miss my family a lot, my family is very supportive, and though I miss them I know that they will be ok. I’m positive that you can save and free your mom.

I’ve pretty much attained my dreams on Naboo, but I just want to help the people there, see justice done.

:) I’m sure you will have plenty more opportunities to work with mechanical things once we get to Coruscant. And I’m sure that you will get to make your own lightsaber. What color do you want it to be?

Thank you so much for the necklace, but I don’t need it to remember you by. It’s really beautiful. I shall wear it often.

No, I don’t have a boyfriend, but don’t worry about the marriage thing. :)

No I’m not a Jedi, sorry. Qui-Gon has an apprentice named Obi-Wan Kenobi, you met him. I am Her Excellency’s Royal Handmaiden. You met Queen Amidala. We’re from Naboo. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are our Jedi Guardians. Obi-Wan is really Qui-Gon’s apprentice and as far as for going to Coruscant, since I’m the Queen’s handmaiden, I follow her and help guard her. I’ve only been to Coruscant a few times, so I don’t know where the Temple is, you better ask Qui-Gon. Once on Coruscant, our ways will part and I will always remember you, Ani.

I’m sad because the Queen is sad, her people are suffering, dying. I feel so helpless. Here’s a blanket, it will keep you warm. You come from a warm planet, a little too warm for my tastes. And space is cold, here is a blanket, it will keep you warm.

No, I didn’t see the thing attacking Qui-Gon, I only heard about it. Wow, that’s a scary nightmare. But it was just a nightmare, right? At least it’s not real. That’s a good reason to be afraid of the thing that attacked Qui-Gon.

As I said earlier, I’m so glad that watto freed you. I’m sorry about your asthma. I think that in the Republic, on Coruscant, that there is a cure for it, if you like, I can take you to a clinic.

Well Good night, Anakin!


Padmé
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Note 19:
Padmé,

But I’ve lived with my mother ALL my life, and I’m younger than you are. You were never a slave, and you don’t have to worry about whether you’ll ever see your mother again. I don’t even know if my mother will be alive the next time I go to Tatooine, or if I’ll ever see her again. You don’t have to worry about that. How big is your family? Mine was just me, my mom, and C-3PO. You don’t know what being a slave is like, and besides that, I was the only person that lived with my mom. She’ll be lonely, and she’ll have to go through being a slave all by herself. I feel bad about leaving her.

How does the government on Naboo work? Do you help the Queen rule the planet, or what? Or do you just help the people?

I want you to be right about me saving and rescuing my mother and that I get to work on mechanical things and make my own lightsaber. I want it to be a blue lightsaber because that’s my favorite color. What’s your favorite color?

I’m glad you like the necklace. Don’t lose it, okay? I don’t want you to forget about me (even though you said you didn’t need it to remember me by.). I know you’ll forget about me because I’m a little kid. That’s how all teenagers think…they forget about little kids that they meet. But I want to think you’re better than that. Promise me you won’t forget me. Don’t even forget me when you’re grown up and married or after you have kids and living on Naboo, don’t forget about me, okay? I want to know that you remember me when you’re 90.

You don’t have a boyfriend? How come? Guys your age must be blind and stupid if they don’t think you’re beautiful.

As soon as I saw Obi-Wan I saw his lightsaber, and I knew he was a Jedi. So Obi-Wan Kenobi is Qui-Gon’s apprentice? Cool. Obi-Wan has a weird haircut. I’m scared of Queen Amidala. Do you think she likes little kids? I’m scared of important people because I heard that most of them are mean and snotty and don’t like little kids.

I asked Qui-Gon about the Jedi Temple. He told me that I couldn’t go there right now because only Jedi are allowed, and he said he has to talk to the Council first. He said he’ll pick me up when he’s ready, and that I have to go with everyone else to the Senate building right now. That’s why I went with you and everyone else to the Senate Building.

When we landed on Coruscant, I thought it was beautiful. I’ve never seen so many buildings, and Coruscant is awesome! I hope I get to live here someday. It’s MUCH better than Tatooine. I’m glad we made it to Coruscant. I’ve never been on another planet……so I made me all the more excited!!!!!!!! All those lights and buildings!!!!!!!!!!! It’s so pretty.


So when the Queen is sad, you get sad? You must be good friends with her if you care enough about her to feel her emotions. Thank you for giving me the blanket when we were back on the ship. I couldn’t sleep because I was so cold. After you gave me the blanket I was warm enough that I could fall asleep. I like warm places, but I guess that’s because I’m used to it. Do you want the blanket back now?

Of course that dream I had was a nightmare. What else would it be?

Oh my asthma is no big deal. It’s not too bad, and I’ve had it all my life. Don’t worry about it. You said that there’s a cure for it? Are you serious? I’ve never heard about that, and I didn’t think there was a cure for it. Are you sure? It’s not like I have a germ or something that makes me have it. I think it’s some reaction with my body or something, and I didn’t think that it could be cured. If there is a cure for it, I would like you to take me to the clinic, but are you sure you’re right and didn’t get asthma mixed up with something else like cancer? I heard there was a cure for cancer on Coruscant, and cures for other things, but I don’t think there’s a cure for asthma, but I could be wrong.

By the way, I’ve been looking for you, but I don’t know where you are. Now that we’ve landed….Qui-Gon had that Sabe friend of yours baby-sit me. I don’t think she likes me that well. I don’t know what’s going on, but I wish I could talk to you right now. You disappeared on me.

Who were those men that came out to meet us on the landing platform? I didn’t like one of them…..I’m not sure why, but he kind of scares me. I don’t know. You probably think I’m crazy. For some reason, the one guy reminds me of that evil old man in my dreams…..which really scares me. Padme, I’m scared. Will you protect me? I don’t like not knowing who people are.

What are you doing right now?

I don’t think it’s fair that I have to be baby-sat right now. I want to look around the palace, but no one will let me. I have to stay in this boring room. I wonder when I get to see the Jedi Council. Qui-Gon told me I would get to see them. I hate waiting around.

I REALLY want to see the Jedi! I hope they like me. Do you think they will (the Council?) I’ve ALWAYS dreamed of becoming a Jedi Knight, and the wait is killing me. Can you talk to me, please? I tried looking for you earlier, but you weren’t there. Queen Amidala told me that she sent you on an errand, but you’ll be back. Will you talk to me when you get back? Please?


Anakin
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Note 20:
Anakin,

You don't need to worry about me forgetting you because I never will. Thankyou so much for my neclace I'll keep it with me forever. I hope the nightmare you have been having don't keep you up to much. You should tell Qui-Gon about them maybe they are important.

Do you miss your mother alot? I know she misses you but she wants you to be happy. Will you be aloud to train as a Jedi I think you will be a good Jedi.

I am sorry I haven't been around much, Sabe is a good person though and you don't need to be frightened of her. I have had to help the Queen get ready fo her meeting with the Senate, it is a very important meeting and I hope everything goes well. Have you been spending alot of time with Jar-Jar, he is a funny person.

I liked meeting your robot C-3PO he is really neat. You are really good at building stuff aren't you? Your mother told me that I should watch over and keep you safe. I plan to, but you are more than capable of taking care of yourself. If you ever need me for any reason and I am not there tell Sabe and she will come and get me for you.

Stay safe and keep out of trouble Annie, I have to go and finish helping the Queen get ready for the meeting. Wish us luck and I'll see you soon.

Padme
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Note 21:
Padmé,

Has the queen talked to the Senate yet? What happened in there? I wasn’t allowed in.

Well….I went before the Jedi Council…..I’m not sure what they thought of me. They gave me this test where I was supposed to tell them what was on this screen, but it wasn’t facing me…….so I don’t know if I was right or not. It seemed REALLY easy, but I don’t know…maybe I didn’t pass it. They didn’t say anything about whether I passed or not. They asked me all these questions and made a big deal about the fact that I was scared about my mother….and scared about that man. I didn’t tell them I was scared of the man, because that would have sounded really dumb. Then they said that they wouldn’t train me. I don’t think anyone in the Jedi Council actually liked me. They kept giving me dirty looks. That made me really MAD!. Why won’t they let me become a Jedi? It’s not fair!!!!!!! Qui-Gon tried to take me on as an apprentice, but they wouldn’t let him do it. I don’t think they’re ever going to let me become a Jedi. It’s what I’ve always dreamed of doing. What’s wrong with me that they won’t let me become a Jedi. Maybe it has something to do with this midi-cholorian thing. Maybe I don’t have enough of them or something. Qui-Gon seems to think I’d be a good Jedi, but everyone was against him….even Obi-Wan. Obi-Wan doesn’t like me…and I can tell. No one likes me except my mother, you, and Qui-Gon. I just want to go up to that green troll and pull his ears. He talks really funny too. I don’t know who he is, except that he’s one of the Jedi Council members. I bet I could beat that little troll up. He’s so little. He’s even shorter than I am.

Well at any rate, I hope I can see you soon. I don’t know what’s going to happen to me because the Council won’t let me become a Jedi, and I have no where else to go or live. What will become of me?????

You’re welcome for the necklace. I was saving it for someone special, and you’re definitely special. I’m glad you like it.

The nightmare is just silly. It’s of an old man chasing me, wanting to kill me. Everyone laughs in my face when I tell them I’m scared of old men because of that. I don’t think a Jedi Knight would take me seriously.

Yes, I miss my mother a lot. What do you think? I’ve lived with her all my life, and she raised me! I’ll only be happy if I get to be a Jedi Knight, and if I get to see my mother again. I’m sorry…but you probably think I’m expressing stronger opinions than I should. I’m still angry at the Council for not letting me become a Jedi. It’s not fair! That’s what I’ve wanted to be my entire life, and now the Council won’t let me! I hate them!

Well I hope the Queen’s meeting goes well for her…so that you don’t have to be so sad. I don’t like it when you’re sad. It hurts me when I see you like that.

No I haven’t been spending that much time with Jar-Jar, or anyone else. Everyone is annoying me right now…especially Jar-Jar. He’s funny sometimes…but right now I’m just annoyed.

I’m glad you liked C-3PO. I think he liked you too. Yes, I love building things. I don’t know when I started, but I’ve always been good at it. Can I talk to you? I like it when you’re around, and I don’t like it when you’re away from me.


Anakin
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Note 22:
Anakin,

I know your dissapointed, but you need to not be mad at so many people. Maybe the Jedi will change their mind. I am sure Qui-Gon will find a way. Don't ignore your friends just because your upset.

I am sorry that you miss your mother, I wish their was something that I could do to make you feel better. We will be going back to Naboo soon will you be coming with us. THe Queen has decided that we should go home, and help defete the trade federation. I think the Jedi are coming with us so you will be coming also.

Jar Jar has told us that the Gungans have a big army so the Queen is going to ask them if they will help us. If you do come with us Annie please be careful, and listen to Qui-Gon. I hope to see you soon, I miss not having you around all the time.


Padme
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Note 23:
Padmé,

I’ll never forget you as long as I live. You’re my friend right now.

I heard from one of the other handmaidens (again I tried to find you but couldn’t), and they said that the Senate would not listen to the Queen. AHHHHHHHH! The Senate wouldn’t believe the queen? That’s not right. You should have had her get me. I would have told the Senate a thing or two….and I would have made them listen. That makes me mad that they wouldn’t listen to her. I get REALLY angry when I see injustices, and I’m never afraid to speak my mind. If you ever get in a situation like that, get me. I’ll take them down. When things aren’t fair…….oh…….that just makes me so mad.

I found out the name of that little nasty looking troll guy that didn’t like me. I asked Qui-Gon, and he told me that that guy’s name is Yoda, and that he is a leading member of the Jedi Council. I guess I better not pick a fight with him, but…….he won’t let me become a Jedi!!!!!!!!!!!! I don’t think that’s fair, and it’s really making me mad. I’m really mad about that, and about the Senate not believing your Queen. I feel like punching someone right now. Yes, Yoda is really that short. It at least satisfies me to know that I could beat him up if I wanted to. He has these annoying pointed ears that I just want to yank. I had a dream about beating him up. I woke up laughing. I don’t care if that’s not very nice. He’s not being very nice to me by not letting me become a Jedi. I know they could tell how badly I wanted to be a Jedi. It looks like I never will.

If I never become a Jedi….I’ll never be able to rescue my mother. At least if I were a Jedi, I could beat Watto up and force him to let all the slaves go. That would be fun.

Do you know what happened in the Senate? I’d like to know because I can tell that the situation is worrying you. I don’t like seeing you sad, and I don’t like what happened to Naboo. Something should be done.

You know what happened that was really surprising? Senator Palpatine, who I was scared of before, came up to me and started talking to me while I was crying. (I sat down and cried for half an hour after the Jedi Council rejected me.) This is what happened:

I went and sat in a corner all by myself and started crying. I’ve never been on my own before, and I’ve never been away from my mother! I don’t know if I’ll die soon or what will happen to me. I was sitting there alone, and Senator Palpatine came up to me. The first couple times I saw him I was scared of him, and I was scared of him when he came up to me and tried to put a hand on me. I’m not sure why I was scared. Maybe it was because when I was little I had this reoccurring bad dream where there was this old man that wanted me dead…and he would chase me around, but the old man had yellow eyes, and he was mean. I used to wake up crying, and my mother would always tell me that it was a silly dream, and that no old man would ever want me dead, and that no one looked like that. Ever since that dream, I’ve always been afraid of old men…and for some reason Palpatine reminded me of the old man in my dream. I know it’s silly. Anyway, I was scared of him. He started talking to me, but he was really nice. This was our conversation:

He went up to me and asked me, “What’s wrong, little boy?”

I said, “The Jedi Council won’t let me become a Jedi, and they’re mean. They said I’m too old. And I miss my mother…she’s still a slave. I don’t know what’s going to happen to me. I don’t know if I’ll die.”

He said, “Oh? You’re the little boy from Tatooine then? The former slave? I’ve heard all about you. Your name is Anakin Skywalker, right?”

I nodded.

He said, “Well, Anakin, it is a pleasure to meet you. I’m Sepr…I mean Senator Palpatine. So you’re Force Sensitive?”

I said, “I guess. I don’t know….Qui-Gon thinks I am, and he wanted me to become a Jedi, but I don’t know if I passed the Council’s tests.”

Palpatine said, “That’s interesting. The Council members are fools if they won’t let you train. But don’t worry, Anakin…I’m a politician. Perhaps I can find something for you to do. You could work for me…I need assistants. It was a pleasure meeting with you, and I look forward to talking to you later. Sadly, I must go and see what my informants have to say.”

And he left me there. He is so nice! So that means that Palpatine will let me work for him in politics! He’s the nicest grown-up I have ever met (besides my mother.) He doesn’t look down on me for being 10 years old, and he can give me a job!

Now I won’t have to starve to death because someone actually wants me!

What’s wrong with being mad at people? They’re being unfair. Don’t I have a right to be mad? They’re ruining my life long dream. My mother said it’s okay to be angry when someone does something you don’t like, as long as you don’t act on that anger. How would you like it if someone said you couldn’t be a queen anymore? Would you like that?

I don’t think the Jedi will change my mind. They’re all against me. Mace Windu, the head of the Jedi Council even said that there are things about me that the Council doesn’t like. Obi-Wan hates me. Qui-Gon’s the only Jedi in the galaxy that likes me, but he can’t do much against all the other Jedi. The Council’s decision seemed pretty final, although they said that they would decide my future later. Whatever that means.

Yoda mentioned that the Senate was voting for a new Supreme Chancellor. Do you know if that’s true, or if that was just a rumor? I also heard that some guy named Bail Antilles from Alderaan, and someone from Malastare, along with Palpatine were nominated for the position. Do you know if any of them have gotten it?

I hope Palpatine does, because he’s really nice.

What could Qui-Gon do to get me trained? Obi-Wan is already his apprentice, and he’s not allowed to take on another. I heard the Council tell him that. Another thing, none of the other Council members are in favor of my training. It looks like I’ll NEVER get to be a Jedi now. It just isn’t fair!

I wonder what my mother would say if she were here? I wish she could have come with us! I love her very much, and I don’t like not being with her. Maybe…maybe if you kissed me it would make me feel better. You said you wished there was something you could do. No girl has ever kissed me before. Would you kiss me?

We’re going back to Naboo now? I heard Qui-Gon mention that. I can’t wait! Qui-Gon just told me I could come with you, so yes I will be coming! I want to help! What’s the Queen’s plan for defeating the stinking Trade Federation?

I overheard Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon talking about me…Obi-Wan was saying that I was dangerous, and that the entire Council thought so. I don’t think that’s right. Why do they think I’m dangerous? I have done nothing. They just judged me by my appearance. That’s not fair.

The Gungs have a big army? What is this army going to do? How are we going to defeat the Trade Federation.

I miss you when you’re not around me too. I like it when I am around you.

Qui-Gon told me to get in the ship now, so I guess I gotta go. I want to see your planet!


Anakin Skywalker
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Note 24:
Anakin,

I am sure that everything will work out for the best. Yoda only has your best interests at heart, everything will be fine. I am sure of that.
You need to learn to control your anger, being angry and mad all the time isn't good. I am sure that the senate is doing what they thinkn i best when it comes to the situation on Naboo.

Soon we will be traveling home to Naboo, the Jedi are coming so I guess that means you will come as well. To become a Jedi you must never give into your anger it is bad at least that is what Master Jinn tells me. Yoda is onlt looking out for you Annie do not hate him for it. He is a good person.

It was nice of Senator Palapatine to help you, and do not worry about your mother Annie, she doesn't won't you to be upset. We will all travel to Naboo and ask the Gungans for help in defeating the trade federation, Jar-Jar is going to help the Queen talk to the Gungans.

I hope that everything will be alright, and I am sure Obi-Wan did not mean anything bad about what he said, you are not trouble you are a sweet little boy and I am sure you'll grow up to be a good man.

We are leaving for Naboo so I will see you later.



Padme
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Note 25:
Padmé,

We are now on our way to Naboo. I can’t wait until we land…your planet must be beautiful, since you’re from it.

I hope that I get to become a Jedi. But why is Yoda so mean? You said he has my best interests at heart. I don’t THINK SO. If he had my best interests at heart, he would let me become a Jedi. What is wrong with me? How come he thinks I’d be a bad Jedi? Maybe he doesn’t think I’d be able to do it (that’s what I meant when I said bad Jedi), but Obi-Wan thinks I’m dangerous. It isn’t fair. I haven’t done anything to Obi-Wan, so why did he have to make a mean comment like that?

I do control my anger…mostly. I get angry when people treat me or others unfairly. That’s all. I just want to be a Jedi! Is that so wrong? But they won’t let me because I’m not a stupid baby. I HATE BABIES. They think they’re so cute and adorable.

How could the Senate be doing what they think is best when they didn’t believe you?

I’m glad that I got to come with you to Naboo. It’ll be so much fun, and we can show the dumb Trade Federation what we’re made of, right?

But what if people treat you unfairly or are mean to you. Doesn’t that give you a right to be angry. It also makes me mad when I see it happening to other people. That’s the only time I get angry; honest. Ask my mother. I’m really not an angry person, and I really don’t get angered easily.

Yoda isn’t a person; he’s a nasty, ugly, green troll! I HATE HIM.

Yes, I think it was nice of Senator Palpatine to help me too. He’s such a nice person. He’s one of my favorite grownups…along with my mom and Qui-Gon. I have to worry about my mom. She’s all alone, and what if someone tries to beat her? There will be no one there to protect her. I don’t know what she’s going to do without me, because I was like her entire life.

What do you think the Gungans will say when we ask them for help? Are all the gungans like Jar-Jar? If so, I don’t WANT to meet them. I think Jar-Jar is annoying sometimes. Jar-Jar is going to help the Queen talk to the Gungans. Be careful because he might mess it up.

Of course Obi-Wan meant something bad when he said I was dangerous. What do you THINK he would mean. I don’t like Obi-Wan very much. He doesn’t like me, and he never talks to me.

Thank you for saying I’m a sweet little boy and you’re sure that I’ll grow up to be a good man. I think you’re a wonderful girl, and you’re the nicest and most beautiful girl I’ve ever met. I don’t think there is another girl who is more nice than you.

Our ship will be landing soon, so I’ll have to talk to you later.


Anakin Skywalker
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Note 26:
Annie,

I think that you will like Naboo, it is a beaustiful planet, it has so much water, and being from Tatooine I know you will love Naboo, maybe we will have the chance to go swimming. Do you know how to swim, if not I can teach you.

I know you don't like Yoda, Annie, but he is you elder and you need to treat him with respect. As for Obi-Wan do not judge him, give him a chance. Maybe he is jealous after all he has had Master Jinn to himself all these years. I do think they will train you, so for now be patient and try not to worry about it.

I am not your mother and I don't mean to lecture, but do not hate Annie it is such a strong word and a bad emotion, many bad things come from hate. Your mother will be fine do not worry about her, I have been writing to her and she says she is fine.

Jar-Jar means well and I hope I do not have to do something drastic to ensure that the Gungans help us. Think about what I said Annie, your a good kid and I like you.

Padme
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Note 27:
Padmé or should I say Queen Amidala,

Umm…………………………I don’t know what to say to you now. I mean you’re the queen. How come you never told me?

I’m glad the Gungans are going to help us. What exactly are you planning to do. Qui-Gon wouldn’t tell me anything, and I want to know what’s going on. What are we going to do now?

Your planet is very nice. It has BIG plants like you said it did. I’ve never seen these kinds of plants. What are the REALLY big ones that are part wood called? They’re the strangest things I’ve ever seen. They have all that green stuff at the top. Are they baby plants that grow out of the wood?

I didn’t know you were THE QUEEN. If I would have known that, I wouldn’t have thought that I would marry you. What an idiot I was.

Can I be your first male handmaiden if I don’t become a Jedi. Maybe I could do it on the side. I want to protect you.

I’m tired. I miss my mom. I’ve never been away from her.

I’ve never seen so much water! No…I don’t know how to swim. What is swimming? I’ve never heard of it. I assume that it has something to do with water because you used the word right after you said there was a lot of water.

Just because someone is older than me doesn’t mean they’re smarter. He’s just being stupid. I think he liked to watch the affect of telling me I’d never become a Jedi because he knew I would never do it.

Well Obi-Wan doesn’t like me. He never talks to me and he has this annoyed look on his face, plus I over heard him talking to Qui-Gon, saying that I was dangerous. I could tell I was getting in the way, but I don’t want to ruin their relationship. I think he is jealous of me.

I don’t understand why you think that they will train me. You weren’t even at the Jedi Council meeting.

But…some things are so unfair. I don’t like unfair things. Do you? Doesn’t the Naboo Invasion make you mad? I didn’t know you were the queen, but still….you don’t know what happened in the Council.

What has my mother been telling you recently?

I’m glad you like me…because I really like you too….but I feel stupid about having a crush on you now. Why didn’t you just tell me you were the Queen? Then I wouldn’t have held on to my feelings, and they wouldn’t have developed. That was mean of you!




Anakin
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