Note 17

Six years after the Trade Federation Invasion

One year later

Jedi Master Mace Windu,

Well then, I disagree with the Jedi Council about displaying emotions. I think it would be good for the Jedi to do so. Did you ever consider that maybe some people learn in different ways? Maybe for some, feelings through the Force are enough. For others, they might need a verbal piece of encouragement.

What if I don't like the Jedi method of meditating! I prefer to build things, especially droids. I like to fix things, too. It helps me think, and it relaxes me. Besides, I have a stronger connection to the Force than most people I've met, so I don't really need to mediate as much as other people do. I'm fine just "tinkering with droids" while I relax and think. Yes, I like thinking. I don't like this whole emptying your mind stuff. I can see the light side of the Force without meditating.

Sorry…I couldn't find the book that has the tale of the Chosen one in it. The archivist says it's been missing for several years. She doesn't know who had it last.

How old were you when you and Qui-Gon threw paper planes at each other? That actually sounds kind of funny. I bet the adults didn't think so, though.

Why was Obi-Wan visiting the archives in a motorized wheelchair? And how long ago was that? I've never seen him needing to use one.

I KNOW that the Council does not rule the Senate. I was just asking about what was going on it. I guess I'll have to ask Chancellor Palpatine.

Well, yeah….Obi-Wan and I have been training on Dantooine. We haven't been doing so lately, though. It's too bad that we weren't there when all this strange activity started happening on Dantooine. I've heard rumors that some people think it is the Sith. Others suggest that it could be another riot of the Trade Federations. It would be cool if Obi-Wan and I could go check it out. Do you have an opinion of whether it might be Sith, the Trade Federation, or someone else? Have you heard reports of what has been happening there? I thought most of the rioting from the Trade Federation was over, though.

Yeah….I've seen the Kinrath spiders, but I didn't get too close to them yet. And yes, Obi-Wan let me use his new lightsaber.

Anything exciting happening in the Jedi Temple? Obi-Wan and I are off training somewhere other than Dantooine. I really would like the chance to go on a mission, but of course the Council would have to approve it. I'm 16 now. I think I'm old enough to go somewhere dangerous with Obi-Wan.

Anakin Skywalker