This is the sequel to The Crossed Swords Inn, and is a crossover story between Merlin and The Lord of the Rings. I hope you enjoy it!

Some people are born great. Some achieve greatness. And some have it thrown upon them. Lazara Severa could control fire and was hated for it. When she dies trying to save her brother, she finds a reason for her first name - to save Merlin, the greatest sorcerer ever.

Life for Gwaine is perfect. He is a knight of Camelot and has a beautiful girlfriend, Arabella, who appreciates everything about him, even his flaws. But when Arabella is kidnapped Gwaine has to accept the help of his friends if he wants to save her. Will Arabella get her knight in shining armour?

Everything is normal in Camelot. Until the arrival of a new maid, who also happens to be one of Gwaine's oldest friends... Will Gwaine choose love or will Camelot come first?

'This is a sequel to my other story, "Merlin: The Secret"' you might want to read that first so you won't get confused when reading this one :D Things are well in Camelot - for a while... Merlin is worried, but Arthur just cuts him off as usual. The king is about to hold a feast to celebrate his fifth year on the throne. Just as this feast is about to start, Arthur receives a message: The deepest dungeon has been opened. Morgana has fled. Suddenly, everything is turned upside down and nothing is as it seems; what is Morgana after, when Camelot no longer holds enough power for her? What must Merlin and Arthur sacrifice to finally defeat her? And what does the great dragon, Killgarrah, mean by the quote: "Only one of them can survive and thrive - but not as long as the other lives"? And then the final question; will Albion ever see the dawn? This time Merlin, Arthur & co. is in for an adventure that will determine their fate forever. Read on to find out what happens...

A merlin story the day after magic is forbidden

This is the second in the series of stories. Book one - can this be true. (Please read first)

Camelot once again faces a danger that lurks within the walls of the shining city. Betrayal will come from inside the castle and dark magic unleashes unfathomable creatures , testing loyalties and wills. Old friends and new loves must work together to protect the dream of a united Albion.