Well here is Chapter 1 of Book 2. This is the sequel to Storm The White Tiger: A Middle Earth Tale Book 1. I would suggest reading Book 1 before reading Book 2! PLEASE review and suggest to others who may enjoy the story!

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Chapter 1 The Letter

I broke the seal, and opened the letter. The color of the parchment had faded to a dull yellow with age, but it was still crisp. I unfolded it gently and began to read slowly.

My Dearest Storm,

If you are reading this, then the events I foresaw have come to pass; but you are free and hopefully doing well. Please know that your mother and I love you very much and we are very proud of you.

I am sure you have several questions that you want answered, and I imagine that the foremost of those is why you are the way you are. Well, my child, when you were born the Valar appeared to your mother and I. They told us of the evil that again threatened our world and how we must stand strong in order to defeat it. They also said that Eru Ilúvatar, there master and our creator, that he had a special task for you and had granted you gifts to help along the way. You must know what some of these gifts are, but I will tell you anyway.

Storm, you have the unique ability to transform yourself into many different animals. Your very first transformation was a little white tiger cub, and therefore you're easiest. The Valar also told us that you could communicate with animals and granted you the gift of language. You also heal faster, daughter, than others and can survive great hardship. The way with weapons will also come easily to you.

The Valar also informed us that Eru Ilúvatar would also provide you help along your journey in the form of animal servants that would bear the same mark you have on your right shoulder. They would come to you, in your future and would be able to communicate with you and provide you with the strength you needed.

They also warned us, that the road may not be easy. Storm, you are immortal to a point. The Valar left soon after imparting this information on us. Then a dark power appeared from the void; Morgoth. It tried to reverse the gifts, but it could not. So instead it cursed you. The Valar had given you the gifts of immortality. Morgoth cursed this. The more that you step across death's door the more tempted you will be to stay that way. It will be hard to fight the temptation, but you must.

Morgoth's spirit then left, in the direction of Mordor. We assumed to converse with the weak, but viable spirit of his servant Sauron. I hope that you will be able to overcome any hardships that are out into your path. Let Galadriel help you. She was there at your birth and is your Godmother. The others will also help you. You're path has been set, now you must fulfill the task set ahead of you.

With love,

Your Father

I took a moment to examine myself and read the letter again. The temptation of staying dead was already one that I had experienced twice before and resisted. I now knew why. I also examined myself for other weaknesses. I knew that I cared very much for life, and would protect those who lived and respect those who had died. I wondered if the enemy could use this against me, and I bet that he could.

I gently folded the parchment and out it back into the envelope. I wondered if I could find Galadriel. I had many questions for her.

Eru Ilúvatar is the creator of Middle Earth and its God.

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