How long have you been up that tree?

Maria was in the forest with Wrolf after dinner. She wanted to get some fresh air before she turned in for the night. It always relaxed her to be in with the trees, epically after the curse had been lifted. It was also calming with the black lion by her side and the knowledge that she was no longer hunted by the De Noir's.

A smile crossed her lips at the thought of her once enemies. The two families had become rather close since Loveday and Sir Benjamin's wedding. (It took place a few months after the curse as they couldn't wait any longer.) Maria sat on a fallen log in the clearing where she had trapped Robin and got him to help her.

Another, more gentle, smile at the thought of her bird boy. They had become very good friends since that day. They still had their rough patches, but you would never see two people so happy to know each other. Nearly every day they would meet in the forest and went on a new adventure. Robin still had new places to show her, though he would always save them for something special. Maria was learning the forest from the very best. She learned a different path every day.

While she was thinking, Maria heard some rustling above her. She sat still as a rock, listening. She heard the sound of something shifting and a sigh then some more shifting. She didn't know who or what it was, but she hoped they didn't know she was there.

She jumped and let out a sigh of relief when someone jumped out of the three to land in front of her and she saw that it was Robin. He turned and smiled when he saw her.

"Princess, I thought I heard Wrolf walking around here." He stretched as he talked, seeming to be stiff.

Maria tilted her head at him. "How long have you been up in that tree?" She asked him.

"Most of the day." He said to her. "I must have lost track of time."

She nodded, thoughtful then smiled at him. "Have you eaten yet today?"

"I had breakfast, then I came out here and climbed that tree. Why?"

"Well we just finished dinner, but I'm sure we could use some help with pudding. Would you care to join us?"

Robin grinned at the invitation. "I'd love to."

A/N Well, isn't this fun. I thought this couple needed more love, so I gave it to them. I thought it's be fun to write a ton of little one-shots about this long. The longer one's I'd make their own. On that note enjoy and please don't forget to review.