Note 1:
Dear Senator Palpatine,

You probably don’t know who I am, because I’m only a 9 year old…but my name is Anakin Skywalker. I met the queen of your planet, Queen Amidala…I really like her. She said that because of you, Naboo was saved. She said you helped make sure things ran in the Senate and worked out for Naboo.

Remember, I was the little boy you talked to in the Senate building who was rejected by the Jedi Council, and that was crying? You said you could help me make sure I didn’t starve to death.

I just wanted to thank you for that. I met Padmé (Amidala) when she was trying to get to Coruscant. They had to land on my planet so that they could repair their ship. Qui-Gon helped free me….see I was a slave…..and he wanted me to be a Jedi. I’ve always dreamed of being a Jedi!!!!!

But then Qui-Gon got killed by this bad guy, and then I thought that I would never get to be a Jedi. I don’t think the Jedi Council liked me very well, especially Yoda, and I was scared of Qui-Gon’s apprentice because he didn’t like me either.

You’re probably really busy right now, and you probably don’t care.

Padme said that you were nominated to become Supreme Chancellor. Did you get the position? I hope you did! You seem like you deserved it.

Well, I’m sorry to have bothered you, kind sir, so I’ll shut-up now. I just wanted to thank you for what you did for Padme.


Anakin Skywalker
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Note 2:
Hello Anakin,

I’m glad to hear from you again. I’m sorry that your friend was killed. If there is anything I can do to help you, tell me. I’d be happy to assist.

Yes, I did get elected Supreme Chancellor. I’m going to make sure what happened on Naboo doesn’t happen to anybody else.

I’d be happy to talk to you again, so if you want to talk, I’m here.


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 3:
Dear Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

Thanks for writing back. Being Supreme Chancellor must keep you busy.

I heard you arranged for Qui-Gon’s funeral. That was nice of you. Did you know him very well? He was a really great guy…and I’m going to miss him every day for the rest of my life. I was crying for an hour after I found out about his death. In the little time that I knew him, he treated me like I was his son…and he cared a lot about me.

I got to stand by Padmé at the funeral, but I’m sad because I’ll probably never see her again. She’s the Queen of Naboo…and I don’t know about me yet. I’m still hoping the Jedi Council will let me become a Jedi, but I think I failed their tests or something. Mace Windu told the results of the test was confidential, and that I wasn’t allowed to know. I’d like to know whether I passed it or not.

Qui-Gon thought I could become a Jedi, and he was really pushing for me to be trained. But the Council said I was too old or something stupid like that. The Council also doesn’t like me. They said, “there are some things they don’t like about me.” They’re all mean.

They’d prefer to train a stupid baby over me. What can a baby know anyway?

Can you make the Council train me? Please? Since you’re Supreme Chancellor maybe they’ll respect your decision?

I’m really glad you got elected Supreme Chancellor! I think Padmé’s happy too. You’re going to be a good leader. I think the Republic needs you. No planet needs to go through what Naboo went through. You said, “I’m going to make sure what happened on Naboo doesn’t happen to anybody else.”

Now that Qui-Gon’s dead, you’re my favorite living grown-up (besides my mother.) Qui-Gon and my mother will always be my favorite grown-ups, ever, though.

How long were you Senator of Naboo? Did you get to talk to Padmé a lot? Do you like her? What was it like being Senator?

How do you like being Supreme Chancellor? Does it make you nervous that you’re in charge of everyone? Were you surprised when you were nominated, and when you were elected?

I don’t think I’d want to rule the Senate. I haven’t heard very good things about the Senate from Padmé, but maybe it will be okay now because you’re in charge. You’re going to make everything nice, right?

I have to go. Obi-Wan needs to talk to me.

Anakin Skywalker
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Note 4:
Hello Anakin,

I will always have time for you, no matter how busy I am. No, I didn’t know Qui-Gon very well, but I’m sure he must have been a good man for you to hold him in such high regards.

Don’t worry. You’ll see Padmé again. With you talents, the Jedi Council would be foolish not to accept you. I’m sure you passed the test. The Council acts separately from the Senate, but maybe I can talk to some people about it.

I’m glad that you think I’ll make a good leader. I’ll try my best to live up to your expectations. I was surprised. Being Supreme Chancellor is an honor. I hope to put an end to the corruption. I liked being a senator, but I had little influence in the Senate.

Padmé is a strong leader and a good politician. I think she is a very caring person.

I hope your talk with Obi-Wan goes well.


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 5:
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

Qui-Gon was a very good man. I hope my father was like him. I don’t know my father. He might have died before I was born….or I don’t know. My mom says I don’t have a dad, but I know I do.

I didn’t like that black and red THING that killed him. It was mean and ugly…and it killed Qui-Gon! I hope there are no more things like that. Can you make sure there are no more bad guys? That thing scared me. I’m glad Obi-Wan killed it.

I hope you’re right and that I do get to see Padmé again because I really like her! I’m going to marry her some day! I have this feeling inside of me that tells me she will be my wife. She was also really nice to me. I gave her a necklace so that she would remember me always. No big girl has ever been so kind to me.

Guess what!!!!!!! Obi-Wan told me I get to be his Padawan now! He must have decided that he liked me okay! I GET TO BE A JEDI KNIGHT! I can’t wait for my training to start. I get to make a lightsaber, go on adventures, rescue slaves, save people’s lives…….oh I can’t wait!

Did you talk to the Council? Or did they just decide on their own to let me be trained.

I know you’re going to put an end to corruption. You’re a great man, and I think you can do it. You can make the Republic so that it is good…with no corruption and no problems, right? You said you’d try to put an end to corruption.

They get to cut my hair before the parade tonight, and I get to build my lightsaber right now. I have to go.


Have a good day.


Anakin
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Note 6:
Hello Anakin,

I’m pleased to hear that they accepted you to train you as a Jedi. I’m sure your life shall be filled with the adventure you crave. The life of a Jedi shall suit you well. Good luck in your training.

I shall be attending the parade also. Perhaps we can talk then.


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 7:
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

I can’t wait for my training to begin! The parade was fun. Padmé let me stand next to her. She smiled at me; I like her smile. I think Padmé’s the prettiest girl in the entire galaxy.

Did you see me there? Did you like my lightsaber, Jedi robe, and haircut? Did I look like a Jedi? If you were a bad guy, would you be scared of me? I hope no one tries messing with me now that I am a Jedi Padawan.

I’m sad though, because the Jedi Council told me I’m not allowed to talk to anyone outside of the Jedi Order, especially Padmé. I’ll never see her again L. I just asked the Council if I could talk to one person outside of the Order. Maybe I can talk to you. You’re a really nice person, and you’ve been so kind to me. Like I said, you’re one of my favorite grown-ups. I like talking to you. Maybe they’ll let me, since you’re the Supreme Chancellor and as a Jedi, I’ll need to work with the Republic Senate to protect the Republic. I’ve got to know what’s going on in the Senate, right? So shouldn’t a Jedi and the Supreme Chancellor have a good relationship?

Well if I’m not allowed to talk to you, this will be my last letter until I’m allowed to talk to you again.


Anakin Skywalker
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Note 8:
Anakin Skywalker,

Yes, I did see you there. You looked splendid, very noble and professional. Your new attire suits you well. I’m glad that I am not your enemy. I’m sure you will be a great and powerful Jedi.

It would pain me greatly if we were allowed no further communication. I don’t believe that the Jedi would refute our notes though.

I hope to talk to you again.


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 9:
One year later:


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

It’s been a year since the Naboo Invasion, and now I’m 11! I was almost 10 at the end of the Naboo Invasion, but it wasn’t quite my birthday yet.

Thank you for saying all those nice things about how I looked at the parade. You are so nice. You’re the best person in the galaxy (besides my mom and Padmé).

I hope I can be a great and powerful Jedi some day…but training is so hard. Obi-Wan expects so much out of me and sometimes I get the feeling he’s tired of me or something, and would rather work by himself.

Did you hear about what I did on Naboo? I rescued my mother from slavery! I did it all by myself. Obi-Wan just took me there and watched while I did everything. I’m glad I’ve had a year of training now, because I really scared my old master. It was funny. Anyway, I rescued her.

After I rescued her, she took Obi-Wan and me to where the rest of my family lives. Did you know I have a father and two brothers? And you know something? My father sold my mother into slavery while she was pregnant with me. That made me so mad! How could he do something like that? And how could he expect that I’d love him? I can’t stand the sight of him. I hope that I can pay him back for what he did some day. He’ll be sorry once I’m a fully trained Jedi. I know Jedi aren’t supposed to feel like that, but I don’t care. He was mean! And I don’t like him! And my mother decided to stay back with him, because she “forgave” him. How could she do that after what he did to her? I wanted to stay and spend more time with my mother, but Obi-Wan made me go. The Council, apparently got mad at us because we acted without their consent, and now we’re in trouble and have to have a meeting with them. Why do I get in trouble for rescuing my mother? It’s my mother! Part of my family! Don’t they understand?

Well I gotta go because of the meeting. Bye.


Anakin Skywalker
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Note 10:
Hello Anakin Skywalker,

It’s been a while since I’ve heard from you. I’m glad to see you haven’t forgotten about me. I’m sure your training will get easier. Anything new is always hard at first.

I surprises me that the Jedi Council would be against freeing slaves. After all, it IS outlawed in the Republic. I am glad, however, that you did so. Slavery is a cruel and disgusting practice. Selling someone for money is horrible. I’m sorry that had to happen to you Anakin.

Good luck during the meeting.


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 11:
One year later:


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

I’m 12 years old now! Next year I’ll be a teenager. I can’t wait…because I’m going to be a nice teenager…not a mean snotty one, like others I’ve met.

And don’t worry; I’m not going to forget about you. You’re the most important man in the entire Republic. You’re the Supreme Chancellor. Besides that, you’ve been so supportive of me, and you’re so kind.

Obi-Wan doesn’t like politicians very much…well actually not many Jedi do. I hope that they see that not all politicians are bad. I think you’re a very good man. Hopefully the other Jedi will be able to see that. I don’t think they think you’re too bad, though.

My training is getting easier. I…I’m at the same level as the other Padawans my age. I have been able to learn the same amount of stuff that they have learned in their entire lifetimes, and they were trained since they were babies.

Yes, I know slavery is outlawed in the Republic, but Tatooine is not in the Republic. Tatooine belongs to the Maurders…so I guess the Council didn’t think we had any business freeing the slaves there. Not only that, but we did it without the Council’s permission.

I’m glad you don’t like slavery. I don’t either. I had to live through it until I was 9.

I must go now. Obi-Wan is going to teach me something new today. I love learning new stuff. It’s so fun!!!!!!

He also promised me that I could have a break after this lesson, and I can’t wait. I want to get back to a project I’m working on.


Anakin Skywalker
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Note 12:
Hello Anakin Skywalker,

Happy belated birthday! You’re growing up fast. I’m glad you won’t forget me. I could never forget you. You must be very talented indeed to have learned so much in so short a time. I’m glad you’re progressing along well. What project are you working on?


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 13:
One year later:



Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

Guess what! I’m 13 now, and I’m finally a teenager. Do I look it yet? Would you know I was a 13 year old if you didn’t know it? And so I look like I’m a Jedi Padawan yet? My braid’s getting longer now, but would you be able to see it if you didn’t know me?

Thank you. Next year I’ll be 14, and then maybe people will take me seriously. Young Padawans are still looked upon as not knowing much. It’s frustrating, but maybe things will be better when I’m 14.

I’ve enjoyed the few conversations that I’ve had with you. Would it be all right if I talk to you every time I’m on Coruscant? I really like talking to you. At times it seems you’re the only person who listens to me. Obi-Wan always thinks he knows best, and never lets me give my opinion on anything. You…you let me talk without interruption.

Tell me, do you have any children? I think you would make a good father. I heard that you had a girlfriend. Someone made a joke and said you were going to marry a bantha. I’m sure that’s not true…is it? I don’t mean to disrespect you by asking the question…it’s just that I’d like to find the truth out before I believe a rumor.

I have no surpassed other Jedi Padawans my own age. Obi-Wan manages not to say it, but I KNOW I’m better than the others. I can tell. I am a good learner.


What project was I working on when I wrote last year’s letter? I’m always working on projects. I like building things and fixing things. I’ve always been good at that sort of thing. I make mechanical creations…droids…mechanical stuff……..machines, gadgets, and all kinds of stuff like that. Do you like building things?

I have to get going. Obi-Wan’s going to teach me a new saber technique. I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time.

How is everything going in the Senate? I haven’t heard much. We Jedi aren’t always the first to find stuff out. I think the Republic is prospering under your leadership.



Anakin Skywalker
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Note 14:
Hello Anakin Skywalker,

Although I haven’t seen you in a while, I’m sure you have grown a lot. Pretty soon you shall be a young Jedi Knight. Time passes quickly when you’re busy.

It would be to my greatest pleasure if we could arrang meetings when you are back here on Coruscant. I enjoy talking to you also.

I’m afraid I’ve never sired any children of my own. I’m glad that you think I would make a good father. I’ve heard those jokes before. It’s part of being a politician. People trying to delve into your personal life, but it does not bother me. I wouldn’t marry a bantha.

I can see that you are becoming a very powerful young man. It doesn’t surprise me. I knew you were going to be great from the very first day I met you. Keep up the good work Anakin.

I rarely have time for my hobbies, although I like to build things. I, myself, am working on a little project in my spare time.

Things in the Senate have been going well. They are much better than they were during the invasion of Naboo. There are still some things I don’t like about it, but one must be patient with these things.

Good luck with your new lightsaber technique. Though with your talents, I hardly think that you need it.


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 15:
One year later:



Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

I am now 14 years old, and I feel I have grown much since you first met me. I have learned so much, but I feel like everyone still sees me as the 9 year old I was when I was found on Tatooine. I wish people would respect me for the person I am. No one ever consults me about anything, and it frustrates me. How does anyone stand being a Padawan? How did Obi-Wan make it through this stage? It’s so hard. I know I’m better than the other Padawans my age, but no one acknowledges that. I’d like to do something important on our missions, but Obi-Wan never lets me. It isn’t fair.

Did you ever feel like that when you’re a teenager? People keep telling me that everyone goes through this stage as a teenager…but I don’t like it. Why can’t I just skip over my teenage years? I don’t like being a teenager anymore. I don’t get any of the responsibilities I should have, and everyone treats me like I’m less than an adult, just because I’m younger. I could be smarter than the adult they are addressing, but all they see is my age.

This was the same age Queen Amidala was when Naboo was invaded. I wonder how she felt about being 14. She never told me, but I didn’t know it was such a horrible age. How did she get elected Queen? Maybe people treat me less than most 14 year olds are treated. I don’t know. Or maybe it’s just the Jedi Order. Can’t they see that I AM competent enough to do more advanced things? They should try to challenge me. They HAVE to know that I’m more advanced than the Padawans my age.

It’s funny being the same age as Padmé was…she seemed so much older then. If I’m 14 now, that means she’s 19 years old now. Hmmm…I wonder what she’s doing. I haven’t seen her since the end of the Naboo Invasion, because the Council wouldn’t let me. I wonder what she would think of me if she saw me now. Hey, she’s from your planet…so have you talked with her recently? Do you know how she’s doing or what she is doing?

I have enjoyed getting the chance to talk with you when I have been on Coruscant. You are such an encouragement to me, and a great role model. What was your life like growing up on Naboo? It must have been wonderful. I remember Naboo so clearly (remember I went with everyone back to Naboo when Padmé and the others). I wish I could visit there again. Before I die, I want to go there at least one more time. Maybe, when I’m 90 years old I can do that.

I’m sorry that you do not have any children of your own. Have you ever been in love? And when you were in love, what happened? Did you think you were going to marry the girl when you saw her? Thank you for reassuring me about those rumors. Why do people have to make such critical comments about politicians? Don’t they see that you are a great person, doing what you think is right for your people?
Thank you for your kind words.

You like to build things too? Really? What kinds of things do you like to build? You said you’re working on a project right now. What kind of project is it? Maybe I could help you… I like helping others out, fixing stuff, and building stuff.

I’m glad that things are better in the Senate now than they were during the Naboo Invasion. You have done an excellent job as Supreme Chancellor. I do not know why Obi-Wan does not express high opinions of you, but I guess it’s because you’re a politician. He does not like politicians very well, and he does not trust them, and thinks that they are corrupt. I think he judged you before getting to know you. I think you’re a good man.

Thank you. The lightsaber technique went very well, thank you.

You must excuse me…Obi-Wan just told me that the Council has assigned us on another mission.



Anakin Skywalker
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