Taming of the Crew

by Ink Spotz

Robin wants to make Archer and Guy honorary members of his gang. First they must go through initiation. Will Archer and Guy survive Robin's initiation or will they struggle to keep up with everything? Are they fit for Robin's gang? Inspired by the BBC series, "Robin Hood" (Fourth Installment in my Robin Hood Season 4).

1. Chapter 1

Chapter 1

"Alright!" said Robin. "Line up gang!"

His gang filed out of the shelter, all wondering what Robin had in mind. They stood in a straight line in front of Robin as he placed his hands behind his back and wandered up and down the line.

"We have some business to take care of," said Robin.

"You mean taking care of Prince John?" asked Alan. "Isn't that on the agenda every day?"

Robin shot Alan a look and that immediately silenced him.

"No," said Robin taking a deep breath. "This time I'm talking about something different."

Robin stopped pacing and stood in front of Guy and Archer. Guy was staring straight ahead, his mind a jumble of thoughts, and Archer was still trying to rub the sleep out of his eyes.

"Today, the business that we have to take care of is initiating the pair of you into the gang," said Robin with a smile. "It's time you became official members."

"There's initiation you have to go through to become a member?" asked Archer puzzled. "Like what?"

"You'll just find out, now won't you?" asked Robin with an amused smile.

Much, Friar Tuck, Alan, Little John, and even Kate got an amused grin on their face as they thought about Robin's gang initiation.

"What are you all smiling about?" asked Guy looking at them nervously.

"They're probably smiling about the initiation we are about to go through," whispered Archer to him. "That's probably also a sign that it is not a fun thing."

Robin overheard Archer and smiling slapped him on the back.

"Course it's fun Archer! Since when have I been known to make others endure something painful?"

"I can think of a few times," muttered Guy under his breath.

"Cheer up lads!" said Robin with a smile. "Today's a good day to train! It's time you two are brought into the gang officially, and tamed to its ways."

Guy and Archer exchanged a look with each other.

"We're going to have a LONG day ahead of us," said Archer with a sigh.

"Tell me about it," said Guy.

"Lets let the fun begin!" exclaimed Robin throwing his arms wide open. "Who's ready?"

Guy and Archer looked at each other once more before Archer raised his hand.

"Yes Archer?" asked Robin. "What is it?"

"Can we eat breakfast first?" he asked.