Note 1:
Padmé,

You seem like a very nice girl. I’m glad my son brought you and your friends here. I hope that everything turns out all right for you. Anakin will be leaving with Qui-Gon, so can I ask that you keep an eye on him for me? He’s only 9 years old…and he’s going to need all the strength he can get from other people. Can I get you to promise me that you will make sure that nothing bad happens to him on his trip to the Jedi Council? Please…he is my favorite son, and I love him dearly.

Shmi
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Note 2:
Shmi,

I am honored that you would trust your son in my care. I will do all that I can to ensure his safety. I will watch over him while we are traveling to Coruscant for I feel that Anakin will be very important in my life one day.

It was an honor to meet you and I hope I am able to keep in touch with Anakin while he is training to become a Jedi. Rest assured even if I am unable to care for him myself, he will be well cared for by Jedi Jinn.

Thank you for allowing us to impose on your hospitality.


Padmé
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Padmé,

Thank you for giving me your word that you would protect my dear Anakin. You have no idea how much that means to me.

How is your trip going? Have you arrived on Coruscant yet?

Watto is still upset because he lost Anakin as a slave. I’m trying to do the best I can. I will not rest until I hear that my son is safe. You must write to me often to inform me about what is happening.

You feel that Anakin will be very important in your life one day? Do you know that Anakin feels the same way about you? I think it is his special powers. He said that he thinks he’s going to marry you. Do you feel the same way about him? Do you have those special powers too?

You are such a kind person, and I’m so glad that Anakin is with you. I know that Qui-Gon will watch over him too. I trust him.

But I can’t help feeling sad that Anakin is gone.


Shmi
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Note 4:
Shmi,

Anakin is doing fine, I am glad that I am able to look after him for you. As I write this letter he is being interviewed by the Jedi council, we arrived on Coruscant yesterday, and I am just now finding the time to write you, I will write as often as I can.

You ask if I think maybe I will marry Annie one day, I cannot answer that, I care about him very much, but to me he is just a little boy and I don't know if I'll be able to overcome that image. I have no powers I just know deep down that Annie will be important to me.

I must go, I am sorry for such ashort note but I must help the Queen prepare for her meeting with the Chancelor, I will write again soon.




Padme
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Note 5:
Padmé,

Thank you for keeping an eye on Anakin. You are such a sweet girl. So the Jedi Council is interviewing him? Please let me know how the interview goes. I wish I could be there for my son to cheer him on, and to encourage him.

I understand that it would be hard for you know whether you would marry my son or not. After all, you are both very young, especially Anakin. Just telling me you care about him a lot means a lot to me. I trust you with him, and I know you are responsible. Yes, since he is 9 years old, he is a little boy to you. I think Anakin is jumping into his feelings a little too much. Even with all of his special powers, I find it hard to imagine that he would know he would marry you for sure. It pleases me to know that you feel that Anakin will be very important to you some day.

Please, when you see him next tell him I’m all right. I know he’s going to be worried about me, and I would rather have him focus on his new life.

Oh…give the Queen my best wishes that the Council will help her with the situation.

If you know anything about what Anakin is doing, you must always tell me.


Shmi Skywalker
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Note 6:
Shmi,

I hope this letter finds you in good health. As I write to you we are preparing to go back to Naboo, the Queen has decided we must try and stop the trade federation. The Jedi will acompany us. I talked to Anakin today, for now the council have decide not to train him, but they will wait until we get back for a final decision.

He is a little disapointed, but other than that he is fine. I have told him about us writing and he wishes for me to tell you that he loves and misses you.

I am sorry this letter is so short must I must get the Queen ready to go to Naboo. Senator Palapatine will stay behind and talk to the council about stopping the trade federation. I have little doubt that he will suceed. How is Watto been treating you, okay I hope, let me know if you need anything. I will continue to watch over Annie.

Padme
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Note 7:
Padmé,

I am doing well, thank you. Make sure Anakin is safe…you are going back to Naboo? I assume that by the time you receive this letter, you will either be well on your way to Naboo, or you will have already arrived. Be very careful about the Trade Federation.

The council said they wouldn’t train Anakin? Why? What’s wrong with him? He has the power and skill, I know he does. Is it something wrong with his health or something? He’s a very healthy boy…there is not much wrong with him…only one thing that I can think of, and it’s not even that bad at all. There must be another reason then.

You mean there is still yet a hope for my son to be trained? Very good. Please let me know. I don’t know what will happen to him if he is not trained! He is only 10 years old, and I’m afraid he’d die if he’s just left to survive on his own.

Tell him that I love him very much, and that I miss him too. I am worried sick about him…going to an invaded planet. Tell him that for me!

Senator Palpatine is your Naboo Senator, I take it. Is he a nice man? You have great faith in him, since you are so confident that he will succeed in talking to the Council to stop the trade Federation. Is he a Jedi too? Because otherwise I wouldn’t think he would talk to the Council…I would have thought he would talk to the Senate. They are the ones that have the final say in this matter, aren’t they?

Watto has been treating me a little badly, but don’t tell Anakin that. I don’t want him to worry. I think Watto has been beating me because he’s still upset about losing Anakin as a slave.

Please let me know how everything is going for you.


Shmi Skywalker
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Note 8:
Shmi,

I was in such a hurry trying to get everything ready to go back to Naboo, that I made some mistake in my last letter. I meant that Senator Palapatine must stay and talk to the Senate, not the Jedi council.

As I write this letter we are on our way to Naboo, Anakin is up front with Ob-Wan and Qui-Gon. You do not have to worry I think that Anakin will be trained, Qui-Gon will make sure he is. Its just that right now the council has alot on their minds and they are not ready to make the final decision about him being trained.

You said that there was something wrong with Anakin I have not noticed anything wrong with him. I wish there was a way for me to free you, so you would be able to watch Anakin grow up, he misses you very much also.

I am afraid that we will fail in our endeavors once we reach Naboo, so much is riding on what we must accomplish. Anakin is doing fine, Qui-Gon has been teaching him some things not much but a little.
I enjoy taking care of Annie, he gave me a neclace that he carved out of some type of wood.

We are getting ready to land on the planet, so I must end this letter. Keep in touch and take care of yourself.


Padme
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Note 9:
Padmé,

Oh, so you meant that Palpatine would talk with the Senate instead of the Council. Don’t worry about the mistake. We all make mistakes, and I can understand why you made that mistake…this situation must be very stressful for you.

In your last letter you said you were getting ready to land. I assume you have landed by now. Let me know what’s going on, and especially what’s going on with Anakin. I worry about him so much.

I hope you’re right…that Qui-Gon will make the Council train Anakin. I worry about it though. Anakin is my youngest, but he is my favorite child. I have two other children, Rhun and Owen, but I don’t think I’ll ever see them again. My husband, Summoner Skywalker (he changed his name to Cliegg Lars) sold me to the Hutts while I was pregnant with Anakin because our family was in deep financial trouble.

Oh…about that…well Anakin has asthma, but it’s not very bad. It’s so very slight, and he hardly ever gets it…and I mean VERY rarely. That’s all I meant by my statement. I’m sure you haven’t noticed it because it very rarely acts up.

Padmé, dear, I have accepted my role as a slave. I had to accept it almost 10 years ago when my husband sold me into slavery. Do not worry about me. You cannot free me. I am under a different government than you…I am under the Maurders, and you are under the Republic. I hope that one day I may be freed.

I’m glad that he misses me…because I miss him very much too. I’m going to miss him every day for the rest of my life, wondering what kind of man he’ll turn into.

You’re afraid that you will fail. If anything, protect Anakin. He is way too young to experience war first hand, and I don’t want any harm to come to him. I trust you with him, as I told you before. Protect him, and protect him well.

Qui-Gon has been teaching him some things? Has he been teaching him Jedi things? That would please me very much.

Oh, Anakin gave you a necklace he carved for you? How dear of him…I had no knowledge of it. I’m sure it looks very nice. Anakin always puts so much time and thought into his work. I wish I could see it. Maybe some day I will.

I wonder what kind of man Anakin will grow up to be.


Shmi Skywalker
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Note 10:
Shmi,

We have landed on the planet and the Queen has sent Jar-Jar to look for the Gungans. Anakin is doing fine, he is such a sweet little boy. He wants me to ask you how his droid is. We have been spending our nights talking, and he knows alot of stuff, for one so young.

I would love to be able to keep him here on Naboo, instead of himm going to Coruscant. He has his heart set on becoming a jedi so I haven't said anything to him. I hope your husband is able to free you. I don't mean to be rude but is he Anakins father.

Master Qui-Gon has been very helpful and Anakin really enjoys spending time with him. I get the impression that Qui-Gon may become a father figure for Anakin, I hope that is okay.

I hope this war ends soon, I dislike the conflict, and I know many people may die to protect Naboo. Has Watto asked about Anakin? I can imagine that he is very upset to loose Anakin.

Anakin is safe Qui-Gon and myself have made sure of that. Although Anakin isn't very happy about that, he would rather help out. He is very kind boy and I hope he turns out to be a kind and caring man, someone you can be proud of.

Well Jar-Jar has just returned and the Gungans are not in their city, so we must travel else where to meet them. I hope when I next write you this aweful war is over.


Padme
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Note 11:
Padmé,

Okay, so the Queen has sent Jar-Jar for the Gungans? What is going on? Why? And what are Gungans? Is that what Jar-Jar is?

Yes, Anakin is a very sweet little boy. He’s so special to me, and I don’t want anything to ever happen to him. I don’t know what I’m going to do with him away. I’m glad he left, but he was my joy…the only joy I found in a slave’s life.

Oh, you can tell Anakin that C-3PO is doing fine, and is even missing Anakin. It’s funny…Anakin programmed it so well that it seems to have feelings. That droid is helping me out, and I appreciate it…but nothing…not even something built by Anakin could ever take the place of my son.

Yes, Anakin does know a lot. He pays close attention to people, studying as much as he can on is own. He is a very bright little boy, and he has special powers…Jedi powers.

I hope my husband is able to free me too, but I doubt it. He’s been trying for some time, without any results. He used to have those Jedi powers, but he lost them when he became a Maurder, so now that can’t even help the situation.

Of course it is fine if Anakin considers Qui-Gon as a father. That boy’s needed a grown man in his life for a long time. He needs a role model…someone to take care of him. I can only give him a mother’s love….he does need a father. I am glad that Anakin has found someone like Qui-Gon who he can look up to like that.

Watto knows that Anakin was freed. Qui-Gon made a bet with him that if Anakin won, he’d have to be free. Qui-Gon even had to bring Anakin to the shop so that he could deactivate the slave device inside his body. We have those in our bodies so that we can’t escape…if we try to, the owner can press one button, and the person is blown up. Yes, Watto is upset about loosing Anakin. He has said angry things about the Jedi…he knows Qui-Gon was a Jedi. And to tell you the truth, he appears to be scared of Jedi now.

I’m sure that Anakin will not disappoint me when he grows up. As long as he sticks to the kind of person he was when he left me, he will be a wonderful man. LOL, yes, Anakin does like to help out in situations…but I would like to know exactly what your situation is.

How could finding the Gungans make the war be over?

I must leave you now. Watto has threatened me for the second time, and I’d prefer not to be beaten today.


Shmi
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Note 12:
Shmi,

Yes, Jar-Jar is a Gungan, their species has lived on the planet Naboo for as long as I can remember. I hope everything is going on well with you, have you heard from your husband at all?

Anakin is doing well, he is quite helpful. Qui-Gon has been very kind and helpful. Annie was glad to here that C-3PIO is doing well, I think he misses having someone to tinker with.

We are about to go meet the Gungans, Jar-Jar has taken us to their sacred place and there the Queen will make her plea for help. Anakin has not had any asthma attacks and his health is doing well. He told me the other day that he planned to marry me one day. I would'nt be surprised if he was right, but it is a difficult concept to grasp. I cannot imagine myself marrying him, but you never know.

How are Annie's friends doing?, especially Kister he was such a sweet boy. Hopefully the Gungans will be able to help us with an army. The Jedi says they (the Gungans) will be a destraction, while we slip into the castle and try to capture the Viceroy. I hope it works, my people are suffering so.

I must go now the Queen is about to approch Boss Nass, he is the leader of the Gungans. Write soon to keep me posted on you well beeing.


Padme
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Note 13:
Padmé,

I see. I am not familiar with native species of other planets. I have never been off Tatooine much. I was born her, and then became a slave when my husband sold me. Everything here is lonely. I miss Anakin terribly. He was always a great joy to me. Yes, I have heard form my husband, and he tried to free me. It did not work. My husband does not have enough money to buy me, and Watto will not let me so soon after he lost Anakin to Qui-Gon.

I am glad to hear that Anakin is doing well. Just hearing about him brings some joy to me. Anakin has always been helpful. I know that he will be a great Jedi Knight, that is if the Council decides that he can be a Jedi. I worry about him, though. What will happen to him if the Council decides to reject him? I am sure that Anakin will go on to do many more great things in his life, and will build much more sophisticated things than C-3PO. Knowing him (and I know my son quite well), he will be starting on a new project very soon.

How did the meeting with the Gungans go? From the way you told me about what all you had to do…it sounded quite complicated. Jar-Jar took you to a Gungan scared place. You said the Queen would make her plea for help there. Has that taken place yet?

I am glad to hear that Anakin has not had any asthma attacks, and that his health is doing well. He does not get them that often, and his asthma isn’t that bad. It’s about in the middle…not bad, but more than just slight. Be sure to tell me if he does, and make sure that he takes his medicine.

So he did tell you the other day that he planned to marry you one day. And you said in your last letter that you wouldn’t be surprised if he was right. Really? You honestly feel like that? Do you admire him? I had no idea that you had those feelings towards him. He told me of his feelings for you…but I had no idea that you returned them. He is very young, only 9 years old, so I suggest that you not mention it to him. He’s just too young for a relationship right now.

Anakin’s friends are doing quite fine. Most of them miss him, but Kitster was his only really close friend. Kitster’s taking it a little harshly, but do not tell Anakin about that. I want Anakin to think of his future, and not look back on the past. Kitster was so in the habit of playing with Anakin in the afternoon, that he stopped by my house, and then remembered that Anakin was gone. I have been spending some time with Kitster, and I am grateful for him. He reminds me of Anakin, and we have been sharing memories.

So will the Gungans help you with an army? So the Jedi are the ones that came up with the plan about how to retake Naboo? You want to capture the Viceroy? That will take some hard work, but I believe that it is possible…since you have envisioned achieving a goal. All you need to do is make sure it comes true.

I am doing fine, though I miss Anakin. He was such a comfort to me during his years as a slave.



Anakin’s mother,
Shmi Skywalker
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Note 14:
Shmi,

You say your husband sold you, if you don't mind me asking. Why did he sale you? I don't think you have to worry, I know that Annie will be trained, the Jedi are just being cautious.

I have talked to the Gungans and they have agreed to help. I have kept something from you and I hope you will not be angry. I am Queen of the Naboo. Anakin was very surprised when I came forward. I had to plead our case to the Gungans myselp. Sabe my loyal body guard has been acting as my decoy these past few weeks to keep me safe.

I am not going to say anything to Annie abouut marriage, what I meant is that he is very determind and usually gets what he wants. As of this moment I think of Anakin only as a little brother. I am glad that you have Kister to keep you company take care of yourself and write soon.

Padme Nabiere
Queen of the Naboo
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Note 15:
To the Queen of Naboo Padmé,

Yes, my husband sold me. He sold me because we were from a very poor moisture farm, and we barely had enough money to survive on. Anakin was not our only child…he has two older brothers named Rhun and Owen. My husband joined the Maurder Organization and felt the only way to keep our family alive was to get some money by selling me when I was pregnant with Anakin. Of course there could have been other ways.

I cannot help but worry that Anakin may not become a Jedi. Please tell me all that you hear about him and the Council’s decision.

The Gungans have now agreed to help you? That’s wonderful! You are the Queen of Naboo? My, I must say that does surprise me. But I did notice that you seemed very mature for your age. Your people must be very proud of you. I am not angry at you for keeping that kind of information from me. I know that you were trying to act what was in your best interest, and that giving your true identity away to a slave might be dangerous. After all you did not know me when we met. I can’t help but wonder what Anakin thinks about this. He admired you so much…I wonder if he’s going to still think that he’s going to marry you.

I can understand that Anakin must have been surprised. If I were there, the news would have shocked me as well. It must be so stressful to be the leader of such a planet in so much danger. Please be careful, and make sure Anakin is safe.

Good…I’m glad you will not be saying anything to Anakin about marriage, because I don’t want him to have unrealistic goals. Him marry a Queen…and with such age difference…don’t encourage him. It will only break his heart. He may usually get what he wants, but he must realize that he will not ALWAYS get what he wants.

You take care of Anakin for me, and keep me updated on what is happing on that planet of yours.


Shmi Skywalker
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Note 16:
Shmi,

I am sorry that your husband had to sell you, I wish there was something I could do to help. Has Watto been treating you better now that he has had tim to clam down.

Anakin says that he misses you, and you were right, he was very shocked when he found out that I was the Queen. I will not always be the Queen, hopefully someday, I'll be able just to have a normal life, with a husband and children.

I think that Annie might have been a little mad at me for not telling him I am the Queen. I did what I had to do. We are planning are attack as I am writing this letter. The gungans are gooing to be a destraction of sorts, while the Jedi and myself try to get inside the castle.

Do not worry I will look after Anakin to the best of my ability, but Master Jinn also watches out for him. He does not like Obi- Wan much, but I think that will probably change. He has been very helpful so far, and he has been no trouble. I will try to keep you updated about Anakin's well being.

After that battle I think that the Jedi will give their final decision, on whether or not Anakin is to be trained. He is worried , but I am trying to keep his mind off of it, it helps that he is able to focus on the upcoming battle.

I must confess, I am a little frightened about the outcome of this battle, I have never been to war and I don't really know what to expect. Well I must go over the plans for the attack once more before we leave. Please take care of yourslef.

Padme

( I am knowone special, just because I have the title of Queen)
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Note 17:
Padmé,

I know you wish that you could do something for me, but you cannot. You are a Queen from a planet in the Republic, and I am a slave in a Maurder world. Watto has been treating me a little better now.

I am sure that Anakin misses me. You better not tell him that I miss him too. Just tell him that I love him. I can imagine that Anakin was shocked when he found out you were queen. So you won’t always be Queen? Does that mean that the position is an elected position instead of an inherited position? You want a husband and children?

I am sure that if Anakin was mad at you for not telling him you were Queen that his anger will not last long. He seems to admire you very much. So you are planning an attack right now? Do you think this will be a success? I see…so the Gungans will be a distraction, while you go into the palace. What do you plan on doing inside the palace?

By the time you reply to this letter I’m sure that you will be already on your way…and will probably be inside the palace. Thank you always for helping look over Anakin, and it also relieves me that Qui-Gon is looking over him too. You said Anakin doesn’t like Obi-Wan much, do you know why? I didn’t meet Obi-Wan. I’m also pleased to hear that Anakin has been very helpful so far. You let me know if he is ever rude to anyone, all right? I hope Anakin is doing all right now.

You said after the Naboo battle you think that the Jedi will make their final decision about Anakin. What will happen to Anakin if the Council should decide not to train him? You also mentioned that seems to be focusing on the upcoming battle. He’s almost 10 years old, and is too young to be involved in a battle. I don’t want him fighting!

I have never been in a war before either…but I can understand how frightened you must feel. This is the first time you’ve been involved with something like this. It only makes sense. Just continue to do what you think is right. It has gotten you far already.

Please continue to inform me of what is going on.


Shmi Skywalker
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Note 18:
Shmi,

I am glad that you are doing better. I hope that maybe someday you will be granted your freedom. We have just entered the castle and you don't have to worry Annie is safe.

Qui-Gon has told him he is to stay in the cockpit of one of our ships, he will be just fine. We are on are way into the castle, and I must say i am quite frightened by what we just saw.

A man has shown up and engaged Master Jinn and Obi-Wan in a fight they told us to leave and go own with the mission.

Anakin was a little worried but to my knowledge he is still in the ship and has not moved he even helped a little by shooting a couple of destoyer droids with the ships guns.

I am not trying to rush but we are getting ready to put the most critical part of our plan into action so I must write to you again soon. I hope to have tha chance to write you again soon.


Padme
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Note 19:
Padmé,

Freedom is not important to me right now. I have lived so long in slavery that I forget what it is like to be free. I am just glad that my son Anakin was given the opportunity to have a free life. He is who I care about. If I am meant to be, I will be freed. If not, I will remain a slave. There is little I can do about my condition.

I’m glad that you have entered the palace now. Very good. Battles are very dangerous. Make sure that Anakin is not involved. Please let me know what has happens. Make sure Anakin is very safe. It makes me nervous to think that he is inside the palace too.

You said that Qui-Gon told him to stay in the cockpit of one of the ships? Will he be safe there? I hope nothing happens to him. You must be calm, Padmé. Remember that the success of your endeavor depends on your actions. You must be calm so that you can handle the situation to the best of your ability.

A man has shown up and engaged Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan in a fight, you say? Oh dear. That man must be dangerous. I hope Anakin stays away from them. What kind of man is it? Do you think the Jedi will be all right?

It pains me to hear that Anakin is in such a dangerous place. He is only 9 years old…almost 10, but that is way too young for a person to be in the scene of a battle. I hope you are also safe.

Anakin has now shot destroyer droids out of your path? I’m glad that my son was able to help you in a small way.

Judging from your last letter, I would have to guess that you have made some sort of progress in the place? But maybe you have not yet reached your goal. I have no idea. I can only rely on you to give me an update of your progress. You are probably not able to check on Anakin right now. I hope he is all right.


Shmi Skywalker
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Note 20:
Shmi,

I am taking a little breather right now my decoy Sabe has led the palace guards on an ambush attack, and I am simply waiting to see what happens. As far as I know Anakin is still safe inside the cockpit of the plane.

Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan have gone into the lower levels to fight that man. I think he is some kind of Jedi, he is awfully powerful.

We have been able to get the Viceroy and now that we have them all we have to do is wait for the fighters, to disengage the ship that is in orbit above the planet. Once the Trade Federations ship is destroyed the droids that the Gungans are fighting will be destroyed.



I am sorry I stopped writing for awhile, but we have finally suceeded in defeating the Trade Federation. It saddens me to tell you this but Master Qui-Gon has been struck down in the battle. He and Obi-Wan were fighting a Sith at least that is what Obi-Wan told me, he was able to defeat the Sith.

I have not told Anakin yet I am almost afraid to , he has not yet returned to the planet. Before you ask what I mean, Anakin accidently acctivated the auto pilot in the ship that he was in. It took him to where the rest of the fighters were and he was able to the destroy the ship. He saved us all, and do not worry he is safe.

I must stop writing now I have recieved word that Anakin has returned to the planet, Obi-Wan has agreed to help me tell him. I will write you and let you know how it all turns out.

Padme
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Note 21:
Padmé,

Be sure you tell me the minute the fight is over and Anakin is safely on the ground again. I worry about him so much when I know the danger surrounding him. It seems like you are in great danger as well. I wish you luck…my son’s life may depend on your success. As I have told you before, I trust you with his life.

You said that you think the thing Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon is fighting with is a Jedi? But how can that be? Aren’t Jedi nice people? How can there be an evil one?

You have been able to get to the Viceroy? Wonderful!!!!!!!!!! But you said that you needed the Trade Federation Control Ship destroyed. Were your fighters able to do that? Please tell me you are safe at last.

Wait…what is this? You said that you have succeeded in defeating the Trade Federation then? Everything is safe? That kind Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn was killed in the battle? Please extend my sympathies to those who knew him. It was because of Qui-Gon that my son was freed. I could never have paid him back…and now that he is dead…the galaxy has suffered a great lose indeed.

You said that Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon were fighting a Sith? What is a Sith? Before you said you thought it was a Jedi. Obi-Wan was able to kill it, whatever it was? Wonderful! I’m so glad that he was able to kill it before it hurt others.

You said you have not told Anakin yet. Please do. He’s a smart boy, and if you hold back information from him, you’ll only hurt his feelings. I know he is a young boy, but he deserves to know about the death of someone he looked up to so much.

WHAT? Anakin went out into a space battle? My 9 (he’s almost 10) year old boy went out into battle? He’s the one that destroyed the Control Ship? You have no idea how proud I am of him…but he better not take stupid risks like that ever again. He has never flown a ship before…and he is so young. You do not know how alarming this news is to a mother. Has he landed on Naboo again? I want to know that you have seen him with your own eyes…alive.

In closing your last letter you said that you received word that Anakin had returned to the planet? Can you confirm that? Please tell me how Anakin is doing…how he is feeling after receiving word of Qui-Gon’s death.

Will there be any kind of service in Qui-Gon’s honor or any celebration to celebrate Naboo’s freedom? And Anakin…what is to become of him now? Will he become a Jedi or something else? If the Council chooses to reject him, please encourage Anakin to look for another kind of work…and be positive and strong for him.


Shmi Skywalker
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Note 22:
Shmi,

I knew I shouldn’t have told you about Anakin, but do not worry he is safe. Obi-Wan and I have talked to Anakin, we have told him about Master Qui-Gon. He was very upset but he allowed Obi-Wan to comfort him and I think that is a good thing, for Obi-Wan lost his Master and best friend.

You ask if we are planning a celebration, we are but I think it will be a somber one. Many lives were lost in the fight for our freedom.

Obi-Wan is talking to Master Yoda from the Jedi council, I think they are making the final decision on whether or not to train Anakin. I don’t think you have to worry though, Obi-Wan told me that he promised Qui-Gon that he would train Anakin no matter what.

We had the service for Qui-Gon yesterday, you would have been proud of Annie he looked so handsome standing next to Obi-Wan and the rest of the Jedi Council.

Today has been better we had the celebration today and it was wonderful, the Jedi have decided to let Obi-Wan train Anakin, he will be a Jedi. You should see him Shmi, he is so cute in his Padawan outfit. He and Obi-Wan are getting along quite well now.

I hope this letter finds you in good health, I have talked to the Jedi Council and they are letting Obi-Wan and Anakin stay here for a short rest before going to Coruscant. Once they arrive at the Jedi Temple he will start Annie training.


Goodbye for now,
Padmé
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Note 23:
Padmé,

I have heard from the Jedi Council recently. They let me know that Anakin was officially being trained as a Jedi Padawan, as you told me, and that they would watch over him and keep him safe. I am not to worry about him. The Council regretted to tell me that Anakin and I are not allowed to have any contact with each other until he becomes a Jedi Knight. They told me it was necessary for his training…he is not allowed to talk to anyone outside the Jedi Order, so I suppose that includes you as well. Because the Jedi Council wishes to get rid of the ties between Anakin and me, they have told me I am not to hear from anyone about Anakin. Because of this, this will be my last letter to you until the Council sends me an “okay” letter. I’m sure you will not be seeing much of him either. The Council also told me that they would allow Anakin to talk to the Supreme Chancellor as the only person outside of the Jedi Order.

I am glad you did tell me about Anakin, though it did worry me. I can only hope that he will have the life that I have always dreamed for him. I’m sorry that Anakin had to experience the death of someone so close to him, but he is growing up. I’m glad that Anakin allowed Obi-Wan to comfort him. Perhaps they will become good friends.

Well, I’m glad that your people had a celebration. I am sure that you needed something to celebrate, and stopping an Invasion is certainly something to celebrate about. Though, I can see how it would be rather sad.

I was so very pleased to hear that Anakin will be trained to be a Jedi! J I can imagine how handsome Anakin must look in his Padawan outfit. I wish I could see it…but maybe some day I will.

So Obi-Wan will be training Anakin? It relieves me to know that Anakin will be trained by someone I heard so much about, and someone who already knows him. But I thought Obi-Wan was a Padawan himself. I can only guess that he has been promoted to a Jedi Knight.

If we never see each other again, I hope you have a wonderful life. You are such a nice girl, and I was very pleased that I had the opportunity of getting to know you. I hope that we may see each other again some day.


Shmi Skywalker
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Note 24:
Shmi,

I will miss being able to talk to you. You have been a comfort to me in these trying times. I was also notified that I will not be able to speak to Anakin, but I know the Supreme Chancellor maybe he will tell me how Anakin is if I ever see him.

Obi-Wan was knighted, the Council felt that he had passed his trials. I am sure you are probably going to miss Anakin I know I am, but he is happy to become a Jedi.

I think that when my term as Queen of Naboo is over I am going to run for the senate. I do not think I could just sit at home, after being so active in keeping Naboo safe.

Please take care of yourself, and please do write me again once you get the okay from the Jedi Council. I will probably never see Annie again and it will be nice to hear how he has changed once you are able to see him again.


Padmé
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Note 25:
10 years later:


Padmé,

It’s been many years since I’ve written to you, and I hope you do not mind me writing to you now. The reason I am writing you now is because I heard that you were with Anakin on Tatooine when he came here to rescue me. Is that true?

I am at the medical facility on Tatooine right now. Anakin was able to save my life, and I am forever grateful for him. He certainly has grown up. He looked so handsome and so grown up. Goodness, he is 20 years old now. The last time I saw him was when he was 11.

A year after the Trade Federation Invasion, Anakin came back and freed me. I took him back to the Skywalker family homestead, located close to Mos Eisely. There I began living with my husband Summoner (he legally changed his name to Cliegg Lars, however.) and our two other children Owen and Rhun. From what Anakin has told me, you met them. Owen and Rhun now each have their own families, and Rhun was talking about moving away to another planet soon. Owen is married to the young lady Beru, and they have four children. Their oldest is Shanna, and then the twins, Taran and Eilonwy are a year younger than Shanna, and then their youngest is a baby named Gryvon. All are very young. Taran and Eilonwy are only 1 year old, which makes Shanna 2. Rhun is married to a woman named Marion, and they have two children: Nicole and Riana. Riana is about a year old now, and Nicole is 3 years older than that. As you can imagine, it is a crowded house. My husband was talking about leaving the moisture farm to Owen and Beru, and moving somewhere else. He hasn’t had much luck with the farm here, and Owen enjoys it the most.

I believe that I already told you that when I was pregnant with Anakin, my husband sold me into slavery. Anakin did not know anything about that until I told him after the rescue. He was very angry…and I am sorry to say, I don’t think he ever forgave his father. I hope that one day he will learn to.

I am sure that you have also heard what happened to me…that I was kidnapped by the sandpeople when I went to pick mushrooms from the vaporators. As Anakin probably told you, they beat me badly. Sandpeople are known to do that.

I do not know what you are doing with Anakin, since last I knew he was forbidden to see you, and Anakin did not have time to explain much to me. He just said that you were here with him for whatever reason.

Please let me know how he is doing.

I did not think that I would ever see my son again…but there he was…saving my life. I regret that the only thing I was able to say to him was that I missed him and that I loved him. I passed out, and somehow Anakin got me here alive.

You must tell me how you are doing.


Shmi Skywalker
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Note 26:
Shmi,

I am so glad that Anakin was sble to save you from the Sandpeople, I was very upset when I heard you had been taken. I was on Naboo with Anakin when he started having dreams about you being in danger so I decided to go with Anakin when he decided to go to Tatooine.

You are probably wondering why I was with Anakin, he has been assigned to protect me, him and his Master Obi-Wan. I have missed hearing from you. I must admit to you and please do not tell Anakin, but I think I have fallen in love. I know I shouldn’t because he is a Jedi.

I hope I get a chance to see you before we leave Tatooine. I met all of your children and their wives, they are all very nice. I especially got along with the little twins, I hope that someday I can be a good mother.

I must admit that I was a little surprised when I found out that you had been freed. Anakin was only able to tell me before we came to rescue you. I am sure you are glad I know I am.

I hope that Anakin is able to forgive hise Father, but he is very stubborn so I do not know if he ever will. Get better quickly and I hope that not much time will pass between are next letters.


Padmé


PS You are probably wondering why I need a body guard, someone, I do not know who is trying to assassinate me. I have already had to attempts on my life and it is Anakin’s job to protect me, while his Master searches for the people who are trying to have me killed.
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Note 27:
Padmé,

So Anakin was sent to protect you while Obi-Wan is trying to find out who killed you? Interesting. Goodness…Anakin has been training for 10 years now. He must be a very good Jedi, but he is still a Padawan? How long are they Padawans? Did Anakin tell you about anything that has happened to him in the last 10 years (besides rescuing me).

And what have YOU been up to in the last ten years. I remember in our final letters 10 years ago you were talking about keeping in politics. Is that what you are doing now?

Anakin had dreams about me being in danger? That’s interesting. I thought I’d never see my dear son again. I wonder if the dreams had something to do with his Force Sensitivity. I don’t know how else he could know about it. We hadn’t seen each other since he rescued me. Thank you for coming with him when he went to Tatooine.

You believe you have fallen in love with my son? You are the only girl I can think of that I would want my son to marry, but you must be very careful in making your decision. I have heard that Jedi are not allowed to marry. I know that Anakin will marry you if you love each other…he has morals, and I know he will not accept you for anything less. You must first figure out your own feelings. Once this is done, if you really have feelings for Anakin, you should tell him. He deserves to know. I would never tell Anakin about your feelings myself…because it is not my job. He needs to hear it from you. There is no reason that you should hold back your feelings if you do love him. I know that he talked about marrying you 10 years ago. Remember that?

I hope that you will see me before you leave for Tatooine as well. When will you be leaving? I hope that you can stay some time here…I would like to talk to you. The doctors here have said that I can go home tomorrow, which is a great relief to me.

You met all my children, their wives, and my grandchildren? Wonderful. I’m glad that you like them. I am sure that you will be a good mother yourself someday. You do not need to worry about that. Yes, those twins are favorites among visitors. I suppose it is because they are so little.

Well I guess only time will tell whether Anakin forgives his father or not. You are right, though, Anakin is stubborn. He always was. Sometimes it is a good thing, and other times, it’s not so good.

Please keep me informed about what is going on with you.

Someone tried to assassinate you twice? But why? You are the kindest girl I have ever come into contact with. This must be shocking news to your parents and friends. I was shocked when I read that part of your letter.



Shmi Skywalker
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Note 28:
Shmi,

I have become the Senator for Naboo, my people wanted me to stay queen, but I didn’t want to. We are leaving to find Obi-Wan so I am afraid I will not be able to come visit you.

After Anakin rescued you we received a message from Obi-Wan, I think he has been captured and Anakin and I are going to see if we can rescue him.

The council told him not to go after Obi-Wan, that he should stay here on Tatooine and keep me safe, but I know Anakin wants to go after his Master. So I told him that I was going to rescue Obi-Wan, and that to keep me safe he would have to come with me.

I do not know why they want me dead, but I think maybe it has something to do with the trade federation or the fact that I am the Senator. I have yet to tell Anakin of my feelings for him. I do not want him to have to choose between me and the Order. I know being a Jedi is very important to him.

Thankyou for letting us take Threepio with us, I like him he is entertaining.

I will right again soon.


Padmé
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Note 29:
Padmé,

I am glad that you can still help both Naboo and the Republic. It seems to be something you’re passionate about, and you are very good at it. It is unfortunate that not all politicians are like you.

I am sorry that you cannot visit me right now. Perhaps after you and Anakin are back from rescuing Obi-Wan you can stop by and visit. It would be very nice to see you again.

You say that Obi-Wan has been captured? I hope that he is all right. If you and Anakin are going to rescue him, please be careful. I don’t know what I would do if Anakin were to die, especially when I haven’t spoken with him in so many years. If Obi-Wan was captured, you might be walking into a very dangerous situation. Do you know why Obi-Wan was captured?

I think Anakin is still upset because of what happened to me. I just hope that it doesn’t affect Anakin too much. The doctors here at the medical facility are not sure that I will live, but do not mention that to Anakin. I don’t want to cause him extra worry. He has something very important that he must do, and he can worry about me later. I am glad that you were able to talk some sense into him and have him go to rescue his master.

You are probably right, but I would suspect that the Trade Federation had more to do with the fact that you’re a Senator. After all, there are many, many Senators throughout the Republic. There must be a specific reason that they would want to hunt you down.

So you have not told Anakin your feelings for him yet? Well I think that you should…he at least deserves to know about your feelings. It is an issue of respect, and you might be surprised. He might also have feelings for you too. And if he does, I don’t think he’ll have to choose between you and the Order. Can’t a person be good at two things…their job and their family? Wouldn’t it be possible to work something out?

Anakin has been writing to me too…but I don’t think I should tell you what he’s been telling me. Basically he’s relayed the events to me…his version. I can tell he is very upset because of what happened to me. I hope he will be all right.

You are welcome for letting you take C-3PO with you. He is Anakin’s droid after all, and we really don’t have much need for a droid on the moisture farm, at this time.

Be sure to update me about what is going on. I am sure by now you have landed on whatever planet that Obi-Wan has been taken captive on.


Shmi Skywalker
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Note 30:
Shmi,

We have arrived on the planet to rescue Obi-Wan, it was an uneventful trip, but I do not think the Jedi Council is very happy with us right now. You were wondering why Obi-Wan was captured, I really do not know yet.

He was following my assainator to this planet and I think Anakin said something about clone, but I am not really sure. I will let you know more when I find out. I hope this letter finds you in better health.

I will not say anything to Anakin but I worry about you. I do not want anything to happen to you. On a happier note, you should have heard Threepio when we were leaving Tatooine, he was causing such a racket that we had to turn him off, I do not think he likes to fly.

I have not told Anakin that I love him yet, but I will soon. I want to wait until this is all over and then maybe we will be able to sit down and discuss a future together. I must go now Anakin has found a way into the building that they are holding Obi-Wan in. He says he can sense him. There are a lot of trade federation ships lying about, so I guess they are the ones trying to have me killed.

I hope you get well soon.


Padmé (maybe one day it will be Skywalker)
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Note 31:
Padmé,

I am doing much better now. The doctors are now sure that I will live, though it will take a long time for me to recover from all of these injuries. I better learn to enjoy staying in the medical facility.

I was very relieved to hear that you and the others reached the planet safely, and that your trip was uneventful. You mentioned that you didn’t think that the Jedi Council was very happy with you. Why not?

Well it has been a little time since I received your letter. When you wrote me the last time, you said you didn’t know why Obi-Wan was captured. Do you know yet?

You mentioned a clone? What? Please do tell me more about this. I don’t like the sound of having clones. You said that Anakin said something about Obi-Wan following the assassinator to this planet. The happenings on this planet cannot be good. Please be careful, and watch over my son carefully. I know you love him.

I will be fine. Please do not worry about me. The medical people are taking good care of me, so I am in good hands. Just concentrate on your own safety, and rescuing Anakin’s master. I can imagine C-3PO acting like that. He has never traveled in space before, but he had better get used to it, since he will be with Anakin.

All right, so you have not told Anakin that you love him yet. I hope that you will not wait too long. If you feel you should wait until you are both safe, then so be it, but keep in mind that you will not have much time with him after this is over…because Anakin is a Jedi and he might be sent on another mission before you find the courage to tell him you love him.

You said there were a lot of Trade Federation ships on the planet? Oh no! Isn’t that the group that you were fighting with ten years ago? Having so many of their ships around cannot be a good thing. But you reasoned that they were the ones trying to kill you? Do you have any reason why they would want to kill you?

Please keep me informed, just as you have been doing all along. You left off where you and Anakin were going into a building that you believed Obi-Wan was being held captive inside.


Shmi Skywalker
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Shmi,

I told him, I finally told him. You should have seen the look in his eyes. I am finally happy for the first time in a long time. I know I am jumping ahead but I just had to tell you that.

When we entered the building there were all these traps that we had to avoid and some sort of creature started chasing us. I was separated from Anakin and I got trapped in some sort of gigantic pot. I thought that I was going to die, because the pots were being filled with hot metal. Artoo was able to save me.

I met back up with Anakin and we were captured. We found out who was behind everything, it was a man called Count Dooku and he used to be a Jedi.

It was while we were captured that I told him I loved him he looked at me, and said “You love me?” I think I shocked him. At that time we were ushered out into this arena, Obi-Wan was already there.

We were supposed to be executed by three horrible beasts, but we were able to break free and kill them. Master Yoda arrived with the Clone army and we have started fighting against Dooku’s men. I stopped long enough to send you this letter.

Do not worry Anakin and I are fine, and we will continue to be fine. Take care of yourself and say hello to your husband for me.


Padmé
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Note 33:
My dear Padmé,

I am so relieved to hear that both you and Anakin are all right…but you are both in considerable danger. In your last letter, you mentioned that as you, Obi-Wan, and Anakin were supposed to be executed by those horrible beasts, that Master Yoda arrived with the Clone Army, and you have started fighting against Dooku’s men. I hope that all is going well for you.

So you have told Anakin your feelings for him! Very good! You said that Anakin looked shocked, but said no more on the subject. Will there be a wedding, or did you decide that it would be best not to get involved with each other? If there is a wedding, please stop by Tatooine and pick me up so that I can witness your marriage. That is what I would like to see more than anything else in the galaxy.

I am recovering well. The doctors say that I am doing much better than they calculated, and I should be able to go home soon.

Is the battle over yet?

That little droid of yours seems to be very well programmed. Whoever made him must be very proud.

You say that this Count Dooku was behind everything? And you say he was a former Jedi Knight? But how could he be acting like this? Are you sure that there isn’t more going on than what appears to be? I don’t like the sound of the happenings at all. I hope that the clone army will be able to defeat this Separatist army. But how long do you think such a battle would take? And where did the army of clones come from…I mean why were they created?

I have not told my husband about your love for Anakin yet, because I’m not sure what you and Anakin will do about it, and I did not have your permission.

Please be careful…both you and Anakin…and come back safely.

How has the battle been going, anyway? And are there that many casualties? I hope not.



Shmi Skywalker
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Note 34:
Shmi,

As I write this letter I have collected some of the clones, we are going after Anakin and Obi-Wan, they went after Count Dooku to try and stop him from leaving the planet. You ask if I know how the rebublic got their army.

Obi-Wan says that on the panet that he went to they beings there told him that a Jedi Master placed the order many years ago. He asked the Jedi Council but they say they know nothing.

Anakin and I have not discussed marriage but maybe someday we will marry. We have reached the hanger were Anakin and Obi-Wan are. I think Anakin may be injured but he is okay.

Count Dooku was able to escape Master Yoda says that the Clone Wars have begun the thought of this terrifies me, for I know my Anakin will have to fight in this war because he is a Jedi. I to will be fighting but on a different level. Anakin is going to accompany me back to Naboo, from there I will have to get ready to go back to the Senate and see if there is anything I can do to help.

The Jedi lost many of there members and I fear that it will only get worst. Obi-Wan says that the Count Dooku has turned to the dark side of the force, whatever that is. I will write again soon.


Shmi
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Note 35:
Padmé,

You must be so exhausted with everything that has happened to you! I could tell from your letter that you were tired when you wrote it. Did you realize that you signed your name “Shmi” instead of Padmé? I hope you are all right.

Anakin just wrote me to inform me that he is coming to Tatooine to take me to Naboo, but he wouldn’t tell me why. You mentioned nothing in your last letter about it, but from the way Anakin made it sound, it must be something important. He promised it wouldn’t take too long, and he will take me back to Tatooine afterwards. I think that he just wanted to spend some time with me, and I would like to spend more time with him. But do you suppose it was something specific that he would take me to Naboo for?

Well…the whole clone creation thing doesn’t sound right to me, but at least they were there when you needed them. Maybe I’m just thinking too deeply about the situation. Still, it’s odd that the Jedi Council apparently knew nothing about the clone army, and the order was supposedly placed by a Jedi.

I see…so you and Anakin have not discussed marriage yet? Then I suppose I will never see you again. There is no way that the two of you could get married now, because he cannot be guaranteed to be there for a wedding…especially with these Clone Wars. I don’t really know what your relationship is like, or what your morals are, or what Anakin’s are now…but you are not sleeping together, are you?

Anakin told me that the Jedi Council, and especially the Senate ordered you not to come back to Coruscant, due to the amount of danger you would be in. After all, the Trade Federation leaders are still alive, right? I think you need some time to relax. I know you want to help out in the Senate, but hasn’t the Senate basically dissolved until the end of the Clone Wars? I mean I heard that they gave Supreme Chancellor Palpatine emergency powers, which means that all the decisions come from him, not from Senators. He’s basically ruling the Republic right now. Or at least that was my understanding from what I had heard.

You say that the Jedi lost many of its members? I so worry for Anakin. But he has not gone off to fight in the Clone Wars yet. I do hope he is careful. That turning to the dark side of the force sounds weird. You said that Count Dooku did that?

I must go now. I see Anakin’s ship coming, and I have to get my stuff ready to go.


Shmi
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Note 36:
Shmi,

You are right I was exausted when I wrote that letter. I am sorry. I am more at ease and I am so happy.

I know you were surprised when Anakin came to get you but I wanted to surprise you. Were you? It was a beautiful wedding wasn’t it? I can’t remember ever being this happy.

The only thing that I regret is that we will not be able to tell anyone about our wedding. But it is a secret I am willing to keep. I love him so much.

Do you like Naboo? Anakin does, he loved when he first saw it all them years ago. We will not be able to stay here long, Anakin must return to the Jedi Council. I will wait a few days and then I too must return. I am going to go to the Senate and offer my help to Palpatine and the other members.

Thank you for coming to our wedding it means so much to Anakin and I that you were able to. I hope to hear from you again soon and I hope you have a safe trip back to Tatooine.


Padmé Skywalker
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Note 37:
To my daughter in law, Padmé,

You cannot imagine how overjoyed I was to learn that you and Anakin were getting married, and that was why Anakin came for me when he did.

The wedding was beautiful. I have always admired outside weddings. What did you think of it? It is unfortunate, though, that the Jedi Council has asked him to fight in the Clone Wars. I do hope that he is careful. We knew that it was coming, but it’s too bad that it happened the day after your wedding. At least you were able to spend the rest of the day after your wedding together, that night, and this morning. I hope that he comes back soon. It’s alarming to hear of the number of Jedi being killed.

However, since he is still a Padawan, maybe they will decide that they do not need him fighting. The Jedi Council does not know of the wedding, do they? And what about any of the Jedi? I can guess from your last letter that no one in the Council or Jedi Order does know about this. You can count on me to keep it a secret as well.

I know that you love him, and that you have loved him for a long time now. You know that he is my favorite child, and I also love him very much.

Anakin has told me that he wants me away from Tatooine right now. He’s going to take me to Coruscant because he doesn’t like some of the things that have been going on on Tatooine. I should be able to find work there, helping out the Republic and doing what I can.

Anakin also told me that the Supreme Chancellor has ordered you to remain on Naboo. He doesn’t want anything to happen to you, and he is sending Jar-Jar Binks along to keep you company. I guess there is reason to believe that your life is still in danger, and Palpatine figures you will be safer on Naboo than on Coruscant.

You do not need to thank me, Padmé, for coming to the wedding. I would not have wanted to miss that! I love my son dearly, and to see him married to such a wonderful girl…was the best moment in my entire life.



Your mother in law,
Shmi Skywalker
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Note 38:
Shmi,

I too am upset that Anakin must fight in this war, but I know he would not have it any other way. He is after all a Jedi through and through. I was upset when I found out that I would be unable to go to Coruscant, I had hoped that Anakin and I would not have been separated so soon.

You were right when you said that no one must know of our marriage, it is hard to keep it secret, but I know it is for the best. I had Artoo record the marriage, that way if we have any children, they will one day be able to see their parents wed.

Please be careful while you are on Coruscant, stay safe. Watch over Anakin for me when you can.


Padmé Skywalker
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Note 39:
One month later:

Padmé,

It has been one month since my son’s marriage to you. I have recovered much during this time. I am getting back to normal now, though I believe I will have to stay on Coruscant for a while longer.

What is your outlook on the Clone Wars at this time? I hope that the Republic can end this war quickly and effectively without the loss of too many lives. Although, I don’t know what will become of my son Anakin. Every day I hear the death toll of the Jedi Knights killed that day. The numbers are quite large…and I worry that I may look at the names listed as dead and find my son’s name listed among them. If this war does not end soon, the Jedi Knights will be wiped out of existence! It almost seems as if they are being targeted. I know that seems silly…but that’s how it appears.

I am not sure how the Separatists managed this, but they seem to have a very unique way of killing Jedi…they are not being killed in the same manner as the clones. The Jedi have been found dead with burned clothes…almost like some form of electricity.

Oh my!!!! I have just heard the news!!! The ENTIRE Jedi Council members have been found dead (all except for Yoda). How can the galaxy possibly endure such a loss? How can the Jedi hope to recover? I do hope Anakin is being careful…but I worry for all the Jedi families.

I am not near the main buildings of the Jedi Council, but I have heard from both Obi-Wan and Anakin. They are both fine right now…but I cannot help but worry. I am sure you share my opinion on this.

Perhaps you have heard more about the Clone Wars than I have? I heard that Obi-Wan was made the general of them. Do you know if this is true? I was too embarrassed to ask him myself.

You are right, however, Anakin would never back down on doing something such as serving his duty as a Jedi Knight. I just hope that he can stay safe, and somehow escape this murderous attack on the Jedi. I hope that Anakin can go back to you soon.

I can understand how the marriage would be hard to keep a secret…and I am glad that we each have each other to discuss it with. Be thankful for that, at least. Oh, so R2-D2 recorded the marriage? That’s wonderful. Though…I hope that you and Anakin do have children. I know that you would both make great parents.

I have not had the opportunity to see Anakin since he left, so I have not been able to watch over him. You know that I would give anything to do that…and to protect him from harm. Remember, he is my son…my very favorite son.


Shmi
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Note 40:
Shmi,

I am glad that you are doing well, I am fine. Anakin managed to send me a message the other day telling me that he is fine. I hope these Clone Wars don’t last long. I know Anakin can’t come home with me to stay, but I do miss seeing him. I feel so useless I wish I could find away to help in these Wars. I am not used to sitting around and doing nothing.

I too worry about the Jedi, is Master Windu dead also? It is a terrible thing that is happening. I have heard that Obi-Wan is a General now, I am glad for him but it is probably not something he wants.

I to hope that Anakin and I are able to have children someday, I know its kinda dumb, but I have aready been trying to think of names. I think I like Luke for a boy what do you think. Well I must go, I will write again.


Padmé
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Link to description of Padmé and complete listing of notes involving her





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