Note 7
Master Yoda,
I agree. We certainly are not gods, and as expected, sometimes situations are out of our control.
Anakin apparently knocked out the droid control ship which was orbiting the planet. I must admit that this surprised me. He shall be landing shortly. He is safe for the moment.
Master Yoda, I wish for Anakin Skywalker to be trained….and when I become a Jedi Knight (however long that may take), I request that he be my apprentice. Before Qui-Gon died, I gave him my word that I would train Anakin. Qui-Gon believed in him, and it was his dying wish. The boy may be dangerous, but the Sith have revealed themselves to us. Since we know that they exist now, then Anakin would be in a dangerous place if he were not trained. If Anakin really is the Chosen One, then he is our only hope. Together…we can help him as an Order. I promise to watch the boy closely…if you allow me to train him.
I believe I am ready for the trials as well, but I know that it is the Council's decision…and therefore, I am respecting this. Until the Jedi Council decides my future, I'm willing to do whatever is required of me. Yes, Qui-Gon Jinn was a very good master. I could not have asked for a better one. You approve then…you give me your consent that I am ready for the trials. But what of the other Council members? Is this only your decision, or is it something the Jedi Council has agreed on.
Can I meet with you to discuss the specifics of my trials then? Or have you decided on something specific already…and when can they take place?
If this is something to happen very soon, can you keep Anakin at the temple until I have passed the trials? I am requesting from the Council permission to train Anakin. Please bring this to the other member's attention.
I do not believe the Queen would object to having Qui-Gon's funeral on Naboo.
Thank you.
Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi
Written – 9/30/05