Author - Anakin Skywalker 2005

Note 33

To my husband Cliegg,

Yes, it is shocking that Jedi came here. I don't know what to make of it. Anakin's so excited about getting to meet Jedi. I hope that Anakin treasures this because it's probably the only time he'll ever get to meet a Jedi in his life. He's the first Jedi I've ever seen. Jedi don't come here to Tatooine that often.

Yes, I'm letting Qui-Gon enter Anakin into the race. Anakin feels that he has to do this…and that he has to help these people. I left the decision completely up to him. I feel that little Anakin was meant to help the guests. It's the only option that those people had of ever leaving. There is no other way…..I may not like it, but I feel that he was meant to help them. Besides…..since Anakin is a slave he doesn't have the opportunity of helping people very often. If Anakin can't be a part of making the galaxy a better place, at least he'll have some impact on something…something that will affect the Republic. This may be the only chance he ever gets. I don't like it when Anakin races……but this time there is a good reason for it.

Yes, Anakin has a big heart. He's a very special boy. Thank you. Anakin will grow up to be a very kind man when he grows older…I know it. And that's what pleases me…that's how I can live each day without dreading the next. Anakin is what keeps me going. I love him dearly. He is my treasured jewel. If anything were to ever happen to him…I would probably just die.

How is the farm business going anyway? Are there many sandpeople that bother you?

I will keep you informed about what happens.

You know…I think the Jedi (Qui-Gon Jinn) is taking an interest in Anakin. You know those special powers that I told you Anakin had? Well Qui-Gon told me that they are a Jedi trait. He said that if Anakin had been born in the Republic they would have identified him early and he would have become a Jedi. He said that the Force was unusually strong in Anakin.

I also overheard a conversation that Qui-Gon had on his comlink. Anakin got a cut on his arm while he was working on his pod (which he finished today), and Qui-Gon gave him a blood test (I asked him to check Anakin's blood for infections). He told Anakin he was checking for infections….but I overheard the conversation. As soon as Anakin went to bed, I heard Qui-Gon say, "Obi-Wan, I need an analysis of this blood sample I'm sending you."

Someone on the other side said, "Wait a minute…."

Qui-Gon said, "I need a midi-cholorian count."

The other person said, "The reading's off the chart. Over 20 thousand…not even Master Yoda has a midi-cholorian count that high."

Qui-Gon said, "No Jedi has."

Other person, "But what does it mean?"

Qui-Gon, "I'm not sure."

They cut the transmission.

What do you make of that? Anakin has some really high midi-cholorian count…do you know what midi-cholorian are? I've never heard of them? I'm guessing they have something to do with the amount of Force a person has. Anakin's is the highest? That's weird. I don't know what to make of it. I'm NOT going to tell Anakin about it because I don't think I should.

Yes, I call myself your wife. Yes, I have forgiven you…if I didn't forgive you, I don't know how I could get through life. I am fighting the life of a slave…I can't afford to fight my husband too…my husband who gave me three wonderful children. I will tell Anakin about you some day, I promise, but only in a better time. Maybe if we are ever free (I doubt that would ever happen). I want him to meet you. I'm sure he would really like you.

The pod race is about to start. I can't help feeling nervous about it. I always feel like he could die every time he goes racing. I couldn't handle it if I lost him.

Do you know that he has never won a race before, not even finished a race? I am so very worried about him. I kissed him and talked to him, wishing him luck. The flag parade that takes place before every race has just taken place. Every time I hear Anakin's name announced, I feel very proud.

I can't bear to watch some of the horrible things that happen in pod races though. I know Anakin will be careful, and that he has special powers that seem to protect him and help him.

How are our other two children doing? Rhun and Owen?
I'm glad that Anakin is helping the Jedi too. He always has been pleased to help others. Anakin doesn't care about rewards, though. He knows nothing of greed.

I remember that your father was a Padawan. I wish Anakin could meet your father. I'm sure Anakin would like that.

There have been Tusken Raider alerts going off? Are they leading attacks on moisture farms. Please be careful. I worry about you and our other children.

Anakin has a best friend named Kister. Have I ever told you about him? He's so good to Anakin. The other neighbor kids tend to make fun of Anakin…but Kitster's always been loyal. He even helped Anakin get together the pod. That Padmé girl seems very nice. You know, Anakin told me that he thinks he's going to marry Padmé when he's older. Poor kid…I don't think he realizes that a slave can't marry a 14 year old that is a handmaiden to a queen of some planet. Besides that, there is a 5 year age difference, and Anakin's only 9. There's no way Anakin could be serious about that, but he was very serious when he told me.

Well the race is just about to start. I saw that Sebulba creature near Anakin's pod. I didn't like that. Sebulba cheats, and he could have killed Anakin numerous times. (Except Anakin's special powers have always aided him in avoiding death.)
I must go now.

Your wife,
Shmi