Aeron and Merlin returned to the world of men, heroes. They were greeted with celebration and praise. People from all over the world came to see the man who had defeated the Shadow.
Aeron enjoyed the attention, but he knew that his work was not done. There was still darkness in the world, and he was determined to fight it.
One day, Aeron was approached by a group of young people. They told him that they wanted to be like him. They wanted to fight the darkness and make the world a better place.
Aeron smiled. "I will help you," he said.
Aeron began to train the young people. He taught them how to fight, how to use magic, and how to stand up for what is right.
The young people were eager to learn, and they quickly became skilled warriors.
One day, Aeron and the young people received a message. A new evil was rising in the land. A powerful sorcerer was gathering an army of darkness, and he threatened to destroy the world.
Aeron and the young people knew that they had to stop the sorcerer. They set out on a journey to find him and defeat him.
They traveled for days, until they finally came to the sorcerer's castle. The castle was surrounded by a dark forest, and the air was thick with the smell of sulfur.
Aeron and the young people approached the castle cautiously. They knew that they were in danger.
Suddenly, the sorcerer appeared on the castle wall. He was a tall, gaunt figure with a long white beard. He was wearing a black robe, and his eyes glowed red like embers.
"Welcome, Aeron," the sorcerer said. "I have been expecting you."
Aeron drew his sword and shield. "I am not afraid of you," he said.
"You should be," the sorcerer said. "I am more powerful than the Shadow ever was."
Aeron raised his sword. "I will defeat you," he said.
The sorcerer laughed. "We shall see," he said.
The sorcerer raised his hands and cast a spell. A wall of fire appeared between him and Aeron and the young people.
The sorcerer's army of darkness emerged from the forest. They were a terrifying sight, with sharp claws and teeth and glowing red eyes.
Aeron and the young people charged into battle. They fought bravely, but they were no match for the sorcerer's army.
One by one, the young people were killed. Aeron was all alone.
The sorcerer stepped down from the castle wall and approached Aeron.
"It is over, Aeron," he said. "You have lost."
Aeron looked at the sorcerer. He knew that he was right. He had lost.
But Aeron refused to give up. He raised his sword and shield and prepared to fight to the death.
Suddenly, a voice rang out.
"Stop!"
Aeron and the sorcerer turned to see Merlin standing behind them.
"You will not defeat him," Merlin said to the sorcerer.
The sorcerer laughed. "We shall see," he said.
Merlin raised his staff and cast a spell. The sorcerer's army of darkness disappeared in a flash of light.
The sorcerer was furious. He attacked Merlin, but Merlin was too powerful for him.
Merlin defeated the sorcerer and sealed him away in a prison of magic.
Aeron was saved. He thanked Merlin for his help.
"You are welcome, Aeron," Merlin said. "But you are the one who saved the world."
Aeron smiled. He knew that Merlin was right. He had saved the world, but he knew that there would always be darkness in the world. He was determined to fight it, no matter what.