AN: This takes place during season 3 of Merlin, before Morgana discovers her true father. This is a semi-crossover, only one character from another "land" comes in. Please Read, Enjoy, and Review

Chapter 1: The Signs of a New Magic.

It appeared to be a normal day in Camelot, the sun was shining, clouds were plentiful, and all was well. That is, until Merlin noticed something strange in the sky near the dueling grounds. He heard Arthur ask "Merlin, what are you looking at?" and when he merely pointed instead of answering, Arthur turned to see for himself. The clouds were rearranging themselves and beginning to form words,

King Uther Pendragon, you have banished magic and the Old Religion from your kingdom. My magic is a different kind of magic and I am willing to work for you, will you be willing to discuss the terms under which I could practice magic? If you are come to the forest at dawn in two days time.

Merlin began to wonder if this could mean that one day he could walk about Camelot without fear of others discovering his magic. Then he realized that even if Uther did allow this new magic, he would still refuse to let anyone practice the magic of the Old Religion. Snap! Arthur's unceremonious snap in Merlin's face startled out his reverie. Arthur urged him, "Merlin we must get down to my father at once."

Slightly dazed, Merlin answered, "Um, oh yeah, let's get going."

As he started walking off, he realized Arthur wasn't coming. He turned around and saw Arthur standing there with his arms crossed. "Merlin aren't you forgetting something? The castle's the other way."

His cheeks burning from embarrassment, he replied "I knew that, I was just going, um, the long way."

Arthur laughed, "Of course you were Merlin."

Together they raced off towards the castle.

When they arrived at the throne room, it was full of people clamoring about the message in the sky. It was crowded and noisy, with everyone talking over one another. One could barely hear, until someone shouted out, "My King, how will you answer the message?"

It grew quiet and the people began to look at Uther expectantly. Uther spoke quietly yet sternly, "No magic is to be allowed within Camelot, and unless someone can prove to me that this...new magic is good then I may consider speaking to this sorcerer, if not, he shall die."

As Arthur and the knights cleared the room, Merlin sighed, it would take a miracle for Uther to be convinced that this magic was any better than the other. He looked to Gaius, hoping he would have an explanation for this new magic. Gaius saw him looking at shook his head to indicate that he knew nothing of this new magic. They silently agreed to discuss this later.

Merlin looked towards the thrones and noticed Morgana, she had a puzzled look on her face. Then the puzzled look turned into an evil smile that quickly faded when Morgana noticed Merlin watching her. This would mean trouble later on.

He turned away from Morgana as Arthur walked towards his father. It would be interesting to see what Arthur had to say about the clouds to Uther. "Father, this sorcerer has already expressed a willingness to work under us, would it not be best for us to control this new magic before it turns against us?"

Uther answered, "That would be best, but how do we know we can trust this sorcerer? How do we even know if this is a new breed of magic and not merely the old attempting to sneak into Camelot to stab us in the back?"

Here Gaius stepped up, "Your Majesty, as you know I am quite experienced with recognizing the signs of the Old Religion, perhaps if you allowed me to speak to him, I could determine if it is indeed a new strand of magic."

Uther responded, "You may go to the forest to speak with him, but if you do not find conclusive evidence that he is trustworthy and using new magic...he will be executed."

As Morgana stalked off into the dark recesses of the castle, out of the shadows stepped her sister, Morgause.

As Morgause embraced Morgana, she said "Sister, there is much commotion going in Camelot, what is causing this?"

Morgana smiled, "It appears there is a sorcerer with some new brand of magic here in Camelot."

Morgause looked puzzled, "Has Uther captured him yet?"

Morgana frowned, "No, it appears that this sorcerer wishes to work for our...beloved king. Uther has decided that if someone can convince him that the sorcerer is truly good, then he will speak with the sorcerer."

Shocked Morgause replied, "How could anyone wish to work under that someone who killed so many of our kind?"

Morgana sighed, "Perhaps he just wants to live a peaceful life, without fearing that he may be found out any day and be executed."

Then Morgause smiled, "But this is wonderful sister." Acknowledging Morgana's puzzled look she went on, "If Uther speaks with the sorcerer and then we convince uther that the sorcerer is truly evil, he will imprison the sorcerer. When he has done this we can convince the sorcerer to join us in our fight against Uther."

AN: Can anyone guess where or what type of magic this new magic is?