Author - lady_sapphire (from the Jedi Council forum)
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Chancellor Palpatine,
Congratulations on your election. I was pleased to hear that you had been elected, although I believed that either you or Senator Antilles were extremely qualified for the position. I have faith that you will serve the Senate to the best of your ability and that you will not let us down. I'm also grateful to you for trying to help us as much as you could. I realize that you have bigger, more important responsibilities now that you are the Chancellor, but I can't tell you how pleased as I was to learn that you hadn't forgotten your home planet.
My decision to return to Naboo was based primarily on the fact that something needs to be done now. Our people can't wait another week because so many are dying, it's just that simple. I wish there was another way, but there is going to be a battle with the Trade Federation. I have asked the Gunjans to help us and fortunately for us, they have agreed. With their added help, I believe that we have the forces needed to defeat the Trade Federation. This blockade must end now. Our people can't afford to wait, so I'm not going to.
I pray that all turns out for the best and that our people are safe once the battle is over. It doesn't matter what happens to me, I just want this to end.
As for Anakin, he is very disappointed that the Council rejected him. They said he was too old to be trained, which I believe, is a mistake. I understand the rule about attachments even though I do not necessarily agree with it, it doesn't seem like a good enough reason to reject him that way. He's very upset and I wish I had more time to comfort him. I don't know what's going to happen to him now. If he wanted to, he could stay on Naboo with me and work in the palace. I know he doesn't wish to be a slave again and I completely understand that.
I must go now. I will be sure to keep you posted about the battle.
Queen Amidala