Epilogue

Lily took a deep breath. So many things had changed in these last few weeks. Well, the whole of the last three years had been eventful, now that she thought about it. She had seen a dragon's fury, a medley of magical foes, members of the royal family acting strangely (although she considered one can't exactly act normal if they had sprouted donkey ears all of a sudden). And betrayal.

She wished these last couple of days were a nightmare that everyone would wake from soon and Lady Morgana would not turn out to be the enemy within that she turned out to be. But that wasn't the case.

At least peace befell Camelot today, however temporary it may be. She had learnt of the fall of Cenred and that meant the situation at her village had changed also. In short, she had learnt that she was finally able to return home now.

She had met occasionally with her family over the past years but now they could actually be reunited.

It was mixed emotions for Lily. After all going home meant she had to say goodbye to the people in Camelot who she came to know as friends.

She walked across the courtyard and could see Merlin and Arthur sitting on the stairs to the castle. They were joking around, she could tell. Their expressions brightened up hers too as she prepared to take her leave.

Just then some of Arthur's allies –newly appointed knights pf Camelot it would seem- entered with Gwen. Arthur stood up and helped Gwen down from the horse and… they kissed. This brought a smile to Lily's face; she knew something was going on!

All the citizens that were out and about seemed to wear smiles of relief. Arthur and his friends were no different as they chatted with each other in a relaxed manner.

Lily walked up to the gang and was welcomed into the small circle. She was introduced to some new faces after which she told her employer she would like to say her goodbyes.

The other knights chatted amongst themselves while Arthur, Merlin and Gwen stood aside with Lily.

"Well, don't forget to keep the variety," Lily said to Arthur, regarding his wardrobe. "And remember, the blue brings out your eyes."

Arthur flipped his brows up and smiled in amused agreement.

Then Lily turned to Gwen. "You know I always loved your embroidery."

"Thank you."

"And," Lily flicked her smile to Arthur as well, "you must send me news of the wedding. I want to design the bride's dress."

Gwen looked down and beamed. Arthur had his hand around her, "you have my word," he told Lily while smiling at Gwen. This wasn't like his smile for Sophia; it was a more sincere and affectionate one.

Lily stepped in front of Merlin. "I always thought you have an excellent style."

"Thank you…?" Merlin gave her a deliberately confused smile.

"Don't change it, it's iconic!"