The fires in Illirin have died down, and the survivors are suffering under Emperor Nor's tyranny. Unfortunately, Illirin isn't the only world in danger of oppression. Nor's pet wizard, Matt, has issued an insane ultimatum to Earth's world leaders. Now Gabe and Lea are running out of time. Again.

For the past three months, Gabe has taken refuge on Earth with Lea. He's broken and grieving, but he's got to pull himself together to save those he left behind. Meanwhile, Lea prays Merlin's prophecy of becoming powerful will come true. She's busted her butt practicing her newfound magic....