Star Wars: The Chosen One

I was there when the Jedi welcomed you, however reluctantly, a child discovered in slavery on a distant world, into their ranks. I saw instantly that there was great power within you, great potential.

I watched as your career advanced under the tutelage of Master Kenobi, under the guidance of Master Yoda, Master Windu. You excelled quickly, and surpassed in potential even these great Jedi.

In my role as chancellor of the Republic, I seldom had the time to praise you as you deserved, but somehow found moments.

Anakin, I want you to understand how special you are. From ancient times, as you have heard, there was the prophecy of the chosen one, who would bring balance to the Force, uniting the ways of the light side and the dark, the Jedi and Sith. The Jedi seldom acknowledge the Sith as anything but the adversary, but I think it’s important to recognize their knowledge as well as the Jedi’s. It’s not for me to instruct you in these matters. I can only suggest that there are matters of the Force that one should be aware of, especially as concerns the prophecy.

As you are infinitely aware, you have been called the chosen one. This doesn’t mean you are the greatest of the Jedi, or the wisest, but that you have the ability to fulfill the prophecy. Now, what exactly this means no one can say. But this is also to say, few have ever been able to, even the greatest of the Jedi, those now living and those of ancient times. This is to say, there will be times ahead in which you will have to be your own council. You alone will know your path. You alone will know what to do. Trust your feelings, Anakin.

In the days and years ahead, there will be difficult decisions to be made. In time you will graduate from the ranks of the padawans. You will control your own destiny. You must be patient. 

Know this, Anakin: I believe in you. I support you in all matters. I am always there for you, an invisible friend, at times, as is regrettably necessary. There will come a time in which we will all emerge from the shadows, and I believe it will be thanks to you. You will make all things possible. 

I will do everything I can to help set the stage for you. And then the future will be yours to shape.