The Darth Side: Memoirs of a Monster
The Darth Side: Memoirs of a Monster: "And then I dreamed that I wielded a sword of fire, and that I slay any enemy that stood in my path. I dreamed I was a warrior, and that I could protect everybody. It was better than flying. I was a hero.
I mentioned the dreams idly to my mother one day. To my surprise she took the matter very seriously. 'Anakin,' she said, touching my shoulders and looking into my eyes, 'has anyone ever told you about the Jedi?'
I shook my head. 'What's a Jedi?'
'They are warrior-monks from the Republic. Their weapons are laser-swords.'
'Just like in my dream!'
'Just like in your dream,' she echoed. 'You are a very special boy, Anakin, and I believe that the Force speaks through you.'
'What's the Force?'"