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Note 1:
Mom,

Hello. I have to tell you about what happened today! I met this really beautiful girl named Padmé, and a funny looking thing named Jar Jar Binks, and……get this….a Jedi Knight!!!!!! Can you believe that I actually met a real live Jedi Knight!!!!!!! He’s dressed as a farmer, but I saw his laser sword….only Jedi carry that kind of weapon. And guess what, they have a droid too!!!

We stopped at Jira’s, and I bought them some Siesel cakes. A sandstorm started up, and they said their ship was on the outskirts of town. I invited them over….I hope you don’t mind.

Anakin
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Note 2:
Anakin,

I don't mind at all, but are you SURE that other person is a Jedi Knight? How do you know that he didn't kill a Jedi and take his laser sword? If he did that, then you might have invited a killer into our house, Young Man. I know how much you want to be a Jedi, but a Jedi doesn't just come here one day and free everyone, and you know that. I'm sorry, but please be careful with what you do.


Shmi
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Note 3:
Mom,

I’m glad that you didn’t mind that I brought my new friends home with me. No, I’m not SURE that Qui-Gon is a Jedi, but I think he is. I wrote him and asked and he said he was…but Padmé decided to be mean and tell me that he killed a Jedi and that he kills people. Why would she say that? Why is Padmé so mean to me?

First of all, no one can kill a Jedi. Second of all, he seems too nice and I don’t think he killed a Jedi. He is no killer.

Why can’t a Jedi come here and free everyone? Don’t you think it’s possible? I think it is. I had a dream I was a Jedi Knight and came back and freed all the slaves. Why wouldn’t they want to free us? Doesn’t the rest of the galaxy think that slavery is wrong?

They said that their ship was damaged and that they needed the hyperdrive unit that I got for Watto. The problem is they only have Republic credits, and not our kind of money. They have no way to leave, and I really want to help them.

You say that one of the biggest problems in this universe is that no one helps each other. Watto didn’t sign me up for the race tomorrow, and I AM a good pilot…so I thought that maybe I could have Qui-Gon enter me in the race and I could win it and bring back the money for them.

Please…can I do it mom? They won’t be able to leave without money.

Mom, I’m careful, and you know I am.

What do you think of them? What do you think of their droid? Padmé? Qui-Gon? Jar-Jar?

I love you mom, and I would never do anything that would hurt you. I wouldn’t bring people into our house unless I was sure they were safe. Remember that always and never forget that, ever.


Anakin
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Note 4:
Anakin,

I love you too, and I know you'll be careful, so I'll let you decide with what you want to do. My love will be with you all the way, and know that I'll back you help 110% of the time when you choose something. If you want to race for them, all right. Follow your heart and trust it.

Padme is, I suppose trying to protect you for a reason I know nothing of. You do know if Qui-Gon is a Jedi, she could have lie to you, because Jedi's bring dangers as well as peace. Keep that in mind.

Jar-Jar on the other hand is...different. You remember what he did at dinner, I'm SO glad Qui-Gon caught his tonuge that one time and Jar-Jar stopped. Is he (Jar-Jar) going to be dong that the WHOLE time he's here? Well, if he is then what can I do? Nothing, I'll bare with it.

Well, I have to go.


Shmi
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Note 5:
First Anakin and Shmi Note written after AOTC


Mom,

Thanks mom!! I’m going to do it! I’m going to race tomorrow! Did you get a chance to see the finished pod? It works! I can’t wait until tomorrow! I noticed that you and Qui-Gon were talking one time while I was working on the pod. What were you talking about?

I’ve always known that you loved me, and I know you always will. Thanks for saying that you’d back up any decision that I ever made. Yes…I know that I want to help them…and I have always tried to follow my heart just like you’ve always been telling me. I trust my feelings.

Do you ever get weird feelings….like about knowing things. You’ve never said anything to me about my father before. Did he die or something? How did you meet him? When you saw him for the first time did you get this feeling like you KNEW you would marry him? Is that how couples find each other? By feelings?

But mom, no one can kill a Jedi. Jedi are guardians of peace and justice…how could they bring danger?

Did you know that Padmé is Qui-Gon’s apprentice? Don’t you think that’s weird.

Yes, I remember what Jar-Jar did at dinner. Qui-Gon caught his tongue…him…he did that so quickly…do you think he knew it would happen before it happened? Do you think that other people get those feelings like that that I get? I wasn’t paying attention to Jar-Jar when he did that…and I was thinking about the podraces and how I could help them…and I was thinking of Padmé….and I wasn’t looking at Jar-Jar….so I didn’t get that feeling that he was going to do that. That only happens when my mind’s not on something else. Well anyway…doesn’t every human get those feelings? You know what I’m talking about, right?

Anyway…I got this little cut on my arm while I was fixing up the pod and Qui-Gon asked to clean it. Don’t you think that’s weird? And then you know what he did? He took out a needle and pricked me with it and took a blood sample. He said he was checking for infections. I thought that was REALLY weird. You never check for infections when I get cuts…..and it was such a small cut. He must have gone to a lot of bother with it.

Oh well….I get to race tomorrow!!!! I can’t wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh yeah…and Jira told me to tell you hi.



Anakin
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Note 6:
Note 6


Anakin,

Yes I did Anakin, It looks lovely. I really do hope you win the pod race. Qui-Gon and I were talking about you, about how you were born and things like that.

Your welcome Ani, but it is my job as a mother to back you up in almost any decision. You racing is not what I would like to see you do, but if you think you should risk your life for people you barely know, so be it. Don't always trust your feelings Anakin, they can be miss leading.

There was no father Anakin, you were a mircale child. Thats all can tell you. I wish I could tell you more about it but I can't because I don't understand how it happened. Some couples can find each other through feelings, but some need to hit apon the head to really see if they are ment to be together.

They can be killed Anakin, They are just as fragile as you and me. I know that they are, and Anyone can bring danger. Wither it be, in the form of a human or in the form of word.

I did not know that, It is quite weird indeed. Padme does not seem like the Jedi type, but you never know.

I believe he did, if he didn't he has faster reflexes than Jar-Jar himself. Yes I do Anakin, there are lots of other people who get the same feelings as you, but never admit to it. Padme, do you like her? You do know she is quite a bit older than you, right? I am not sure about all those feelings but they could. I think I do but I am not sure.

No I do not think it is weird, Qui-Gon is quite fond of you, and wants to know more about you. I saw him do that, I think he was checking more than just infections, I think he was checking for if you could become a Jedi, cause there are more than just the normal tests that they do, I believe they check the blood to see if you have what it takes inside, in the blood vessels to become one.

Go get some sleep, and tell Jira I said hello back.


Shmi
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Note 7:
Mom,

Well, it’s the day of the race now. Did you like the flag ceremony? I think it was the best one we’ve ever had. I can’t wait until the race. It starts in only half an hour from now.

Oh…why would you and Qui-Gon be talking about how I was born? Is he my father? Please tell me he is. I’ve always wanted a father like him.

What do you think of Padmé? If you see Padmé can you make sure she’s safe and everything. You have to look out for her, and she has to look out for you. That’s the way I want it.

I do want to risk my life for these people…because they need my help, and I know I can help them. That’s what a life is for. I may not be a high class person, but I can do all that I can to help others so that the galaxy can be a better place.

But why can’t I always trust my feelings? That’s the way I LIVE…that’s the way I can race pods, and how I can do so many other things. Qui-Gon has actually been encouraging me to trust my feelings. He whispered that to me just now, as he was preparing me for the race. He told me to, use my feelings, to trust my instinct…and stuff like that. Besides that, I think trusting feelings is part of the Force or something. Qui-Gon has hinted that to me several times, and he said that it is by his feelings that he believes that I can win the race. I think all Jedi are like that.

That’s impossible. I HAD to have a father. If I didn’t have a father, I couldn’t have blond hair and blue eyes anyway, and that’s just not right. There’s only one person who didn’t have a father, and I’m not that person, and I believe it’s impossible for anyone else not to have a father.

Well I found Padmé through feelings.

Hmm…well I’ve never heard of a Jedi being killed. Are you sure they can be? They’re so awesome, and powerful…and I don’t know anyone that would be able to kill one. Oh well. Jedi can’t bring danger. They’re good people. You have to know that…unless one has hurt you in the past that you never told me about.

How come Padmé doesn’t seem like a Jedi type? Is it because she’s a girl? If so, that’s wrong. I’ve heard of female Jedis. If you saw Qui-Gon, would you think he was a Jedi type?

Why don’t people admit to having those feelings that I think are somehow tied to the Force? It’s awesome! And I think Qui-Gon DOES have faster reflexes than Jar-Jar. Qui-Gon said something about the Force giving Jedi the ability to have quick reflexes. He is sure that I have them.

Of course I like Padmé! Didn’t I tell you that I’m going to marry her yet? I really, really, really like her…more than I have ever liked anyone else. And yes, I do know she’s “quite a bit older than me.” She’s 14, mom. That’s only 5 years difference. Besides that, can’t love cover gaps in age? Kitster told me his parents were 6 years apart in age, and I’ve heard of people who had parents 11 years apart in age. It’s possible. I know it might seem like a lot right now, and I don’t care. I just have this feeling that I’m going to marry her.

Hmmm…well I hope I have what it takes to become a Jedi. It would be nice knowing that I COULD be one…but I’ll never get to be a Jedi because I’m a slave, and Watto owns me. There’s just no way.

Well I need to get back into my pod because the race is about to start.



Your son,
Anakin
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Note 8:
Anakin,

Oh, my dear Ani, my beloved beautiful boy. I see you now with your bright blue eyes filled with love, righteousness, excitement, and above all, an icy calm determination. My child, why must Watto make you race for him and now…I cannot help but fear so much for you. For you, my baby, refuse all fear and race your podracer with grace and determination.

We have been through so much, you and I. Together in the most horrible, despicable trade-slavery. Sold into bondage, oh how I burn with furious anger at the man who did this to us. All of this painful work is because of the simplest reason that I became pregnant with you, my dear sweet little boy.

Yet in this sorrow, I would choose you again over anything that will ever come my way-you are my light in this darkness.

My littlest Angel.

Here now, watching you race in order to help complete strangers, who have placed their trust and lives in your nine year-old hands. You’re not racing for Watto; you are racing for freedom. Not only theirs but yours as well, my child.

Qui-Gon wants to bring you to his valiant and legendary Jedi Order, and he has arranged for your freedom-should you win. Either way, I am so proud of my Ani.

Oh, my God! That was so close; you could’ve slammed into the rock face just like those other unfortunate pilots. Yet I believe you will win, and you will not die. Every problem is turned into an advantage with Anakin behind the controls.

A pilot reveling in his element-flying through the dangerous canyons of Tatoonie. How you fly and speed across the blinding white sand!

My littlest Angel.

Around the bend again, whizzing by the Jedi Master, fiery handmaiden, and me, you are gaining ground by the second. The only human ever to race-of course, according to the Jedi it’s because you are like him. Special beyond anything I could have imagined.

You’re one of the light bringers. The Jedi. You are one of those who are both powerful and sweet-guardians of peace and justice says it all.

My child, I fear for you and I fear for your new friends, who are in hiding of some kind. Foreigners from the Republic-the Republic!!! The place of the free and no slavery ever!!! I overheard Watto consistent mutterings, and I know how much is preciously balanced and staked on this single race.

You must win, my Ani!!! You were made for more than this-you should have NEVER been a slave. I had two sons before and a husband I thought loved me! Why did the Force and the divine put us in this situation?

I now, after nine years, know why. You had to be here to meet them-the Jedi, the handmaiden, and their friends. Anakin, you were meant to help them.

Anakin Skywalker is meant to be a Jedi.

My littlest Angel, it’s your time to reach the stars.


Shmi



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Disclaimer: I do NOT own Star Wars. This was written for Prince Luke Skywalker’s SW Notes…
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Note 9:
Mom,

Did Kitster help comfort you during the race? I asked him to.

And guess what!!!!!!!!!!! The race is now over!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I won!!!!!!!! It was the first time I have ever finished or won a race before!!! I won! I won! I won! Yes!!!!!!!

Mom, don’t be afraid. I am fine. I’ll be right here with you, always. You mean that you knew Qui-Gon had made a bet with Watto that if I won, I got to be free? I did not know that, mom. I didn’t know that until Qui-Gon told me himself, and then I heard it from you. Can you believe it mom? I get to go away with Qui-Gon on his starship, and I get to become a Jedi! It’s always been what I’ve dreamed of doing! And I get to fly around in real ships. What will happen to you? And you’ll be there too, right? You’re coming with us, right?

I’m so excited! I get to pack up and leave this stinking planet forever. I’m actually free now, and I get to become a Jedi! I can’t wait!

Mom, here is all the money we made from selling the pod. Can you believe it?

Yes, Padmé and Qui-Gon are from the Republic, and we are going there! I wonder what Coruscant is like. Have you ever been there before? How many planets do you think we’ll get to visit? I’m glad that the Republic does not have slavery. I hate it.

Well, mom, it looks like you did not have to worry that I would win the race. I DID win it! You’re right, I should never have been a slave, and neither should you have been. You mean I really do have a father and brothers? When will we get to meet them? Wait...my father SOLD us into slavery because you were pregnant with me. You never told me that before. Wait until I’m a Jedi....I’ll really get him. He’ll be sorry that he ever did that! I hate him!! I hope that he dies a horrible death....I hope that I can kill him some day.

The divine, God, put us through this situation.....because...I don’t know...maybe to make us stronger. I’ve heard from lots of people that sometimes things happen to us that we don’t understand, but that sometimes it’s for things that we cannot foresee or understand. Haven’t you heard that before? I’ve also heard that everything happens for a reason. Even Qui-Gon said that....nothing happens by accident. Slavery has been all I’ve known so far, and now I get to be a Jedi! Can you believe it?

Oh okay. You think that it was because I was meant to meet Qui-Gon, Padmé, and their friends? That I was meant to help them? Maybe that is true. Maybe that is why. I don’t know, but I get to be a Jedi now, and I’m free! I think I was meant to meet Padmé for sure.

You were right, mom. I get to be a Jedi now! Can you believe it? How cool and wizard is that! I told some of my “friends,” but they didn’t believe me. I beat Greedo up because he said that I cheated. He’s so stupid.

The stars! Yes, I finally get to see them closer. What do you think they look like up close, mom? I hope I get to find out.

Well, mom....Padmé and Qui-Gon really needed my help. They really needed that money, and I didn’t know that I was racing for my freedom. I hope that Qui-Gon and Padmé can finish their mission. Do you think that they can now?

Mom, thank you for always loving me. I know that you love me. You’re the only human being that shows me love every day. I would choose you over my evil father too. Why is he so terrible? Why couldn’t he just die?

Qui-Gon already told you that he wanted me to be a Jedi too. He just told me that. I can’t BELIEVE that. My dream!

I love you so much, mom.

Yeah, a lot of the other racers smashed into rock formations, but not me. Did you see me through Beggar’s Canyon? Did you see when Sabulba tried to force me up onto the service ramp....and I quickly used my controls to move up and over him, and then took the lead. I passed all the other racers in front of me, and then the evil dug tried to kill me...but he tangled his pod up with mine, and I finally was able to break away from him using those feelings....those instincts that I can’t quite explain to get away. Sabulba then crashed, but didn’t die. Oh, I bet he’s mad! Ha ha! That serves him right.


Mom, I think you’re right...every bad situation can be turned into a good one, and yes, for me that has been the case so far.
Well, mom, I love to race! Flying across the sand is.....is so fun. I can’t explain it. I wish you could enjoy it as much as I can...then you could fully share my joy in it.

And yeah, I’m the only human who can pod race! I did what Qui-Gon said at the beginning of the race, and I went off of my instincts and feelings....he told me to feel and not to think. I did that, and it was awesome. I just used that feeling....that feeling.....I concentrated on that feeling, and when I did that, I think I did better. Qui-Gon told me that feeling has something to do with the Force......and why I would make a good Jedi. Yes, mom, I am special....and....that makes me feel warm and fuzzy. Thanks for saying that, mom.

Yes....I will be a Jedi. You said that they are light bringers. Is that what Jedi means in another language? That’s so wizard!

I’m free, I’m really free, mom!!!!!! I’m free!!!!!

Where do you think we will go? What do you think we will do?

Qui-Gon said that before we leave, he has to take me to Watto so that he can disable the slave detector thing. I can’t wait! I’m going away from this rotten planet, and I’m never coming back, ever.

What is peace and justice in this galaxy? I hope we can bring it to other planets like Tatooine.


Your son,
Anakin
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To be continued......




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