The Calamity of the Heart

Robin Hood BBC – Guy/Marian

From the episode 2x13 – altered ending – AU

I don't own these characters. All rights belongs to BBC.

I took some scenes that already happen in the series, changed them a little and filled some missing scenes to better fit my story. Enjoy !

"Guy! Stop! It's over, Guy"

Marian shouted in order to protect the King, who was lying on the desert ground with an arrow in his shoulder. Her white gown, shining in the sun made her eyes intense. She was beautiful, Guy said in his mind. Shield in white, Marian stood her ground, fierce and brave defending her actions.

"Get out of the way" almost like a whisper Guy said in hope that she would reason with him.

"All this time I've been fighting for England, and you thing I am going to let you kill England!"

Marian shouted, insulted that Guy would thing her weak and that she would knell to his words so easy. This is it, Marian thought, this is the beginning of the end.

The King or Her.

"Marian, - Get out of the way!"

Yelling, his words felt like fire. Why would she do this? Was she so stupid and yet so brave. He only wanted to be with her and provide for her, so they wouldn't be at risk. The power and riches that Guy much craved, now were for Marian. At first, he did admit wanting them because it was taken from him long ago. But now, he wanted Marian, and to be able to fill secure and safe from harm. And doing this, killing the King would give him just that. Maybe not Marian in the way he always dreamed, but she would have eventually, come to terms with everything. Or so he hoped.

"You'll have to kill me first"

Praying, pleading that Robin would come soon. This plan of hers was spontaneous and could only keep Gisborne for so long from killing the King. He did already tried it once. A wave of anger came at her from the very though of that event. How could she not believe Robin, when he told her of Guy's trip to the Holly Land. Shook her thoughts as Guy pleaded.

"No, we're gonna get out of this. I am going do this thing and I'll have power beyond measure. We will be together."

In his voice a glance of hope. There was still hope he thought. Maybe not time. . . .

Marian laughed at the idea "I would rather die than be with you, Guy of Gisborne."

She didn't mean that. It was important for her to play along and keep Guy busy while waiting for Robin. Those words were never true. Marian cared for him, always defending Guy in front of Robin, in spite of her disapproval of his action. Once, not long ago she even considered to marry him.

He sighed. Guy's chest rose heavily and suddenly, he couldn't breathe

"No . . . " a whisper, some cry for help. Come to your senses, Guy plead in his thoughts. Everything he did, was for her, everything just to show his true feelings. Marian had betrayed him yet again and this time she stabbed him in the very cord of his being. All hope is gone.

"I'm going to marry Robin Hood."

The air felt lighter. The truth was out. She didn't intend to say it, this secret that always lingered in front of her relationship with Guy. Marian never did intend to hurt him like this, but she could only smile at her words. She felt in peace with herself. Free at last.

Guy froze at her words. The world he built was falling away, turning to send in this vast desert. Everything he was fighting for, drown in the sea of send with just a few words. He had known the truth about her and Robin for a long time, but Guy could never admit that to himself. Choosing to be blind and live in his world of hope is much easier. Nothing in his life was ever certain nor secure, in a blink of an eye he could loose everything.

"I love Robin Hood."

Marian couldn't stop smiling. Her chest rose and fell light with every breath she took.

"I love Robin Hood."

Uncertain if the words left her lips, Marian confessed for the second time.

The King was still lying in the ground, unconscious. Something in the air fell. The entire World stood in one moment. Sun was still shining, but not burning with heat, only caressing the desert with its warmth. Marian's heart was calm. Only seconds ago, it wanted to burst from fear, anger and excitement. But now it rested.

Lines on Guys face fell as thou he had seen a ghost. Maybe a ghost of Marian he once thought was his. That person was dead to him and so was his love. This was his way of letting the woman he loved go. Every muscle of his body relaxed. The rage left his body in defeat, numbness was now feeling the air. Everything stood still.

This peaceful almost surreal silence was disrupted by a sound that could be described as a falling metal. Guy released his grip on the hand of the sword and let it fall as did he on the ground. Finally, she won. Guy was at his knees in front of her.

"I can't . . . I can't." whispering to himself. Watching his every moment, Marian stood in shock.

"I gave you all. I have nothing left to give. You won."

Word slipped from Guy's lips as a whisper. Gazing at the ground, he didn't even have the strength to meet her eyes.

"I . . . " words stuck in Marian's throat. Speechless, her heart rapidly started beating and her body stiffened.

"Go! Tend to your precious King!" laughing bitterly, "Give him your love and devotion, yet you do not know him. You give yourself to everyone except me, you help them except me, you care for them except . . ." he sighed, " . . . me."

Guy was battling with her betrayed in his heart. Like a wounded animal he was still kneeling on ground. Hands loosen beside his body, motionless.

Marian stretched a hand toward Guy, but her intention was interrupted by Vaisey.

"What are you doing Gisborne? Kill Him! Kill the King!"

Guy eyes widened at the sight of the Sheriff, who was standing with a bow and arrow pointed at the King.

"No!"

Marian cried out running toward the king.

"Marian!"

Guy rose to his feet and followed her. Pulling all the strength he had, reached to Marian in time. As he stood in front of her, a shard pain spread from his shoulder to every inch of his body when an arrow pierced his flesh.

The sheriff screamed at him, "You stupid fool. You were always weak for that leper! Now I have to kill her too!" and went towards them.

Guy's world went deaf. All the sound went away and the only thing he felt were Marian's hands steadying him to the ground. She lowered him on the left side, so the arrow wouldn't be disturbed. Breathing sounded hallow and Guy winced at the smallest moment of his body.

"Shhh . . . Why did you do that?" but Guy only tried to shift, murmuring something.

Marian stroked his cheek. Vaisey was coming for her, and for the King. But she couldn't leave Guy's side. Panic took over her body and holding Guy, she prayed for Robin.

"Marian!"

"Robin"

The name sounded like a prayer, salvation is here. Robin went to her side, Djaq and Will knelled in front of the King and others went for the Sheriff. Vaisey, seeing Robin and his man, changed his path and went towards his horse. As he rode off a fading scream was heard,

"It's not over, Hood! I will have England!"

I'm currently writing the next chapter and will upload it soon.

I don't know if anyone else still reads Robin Hood fanfiction, but any kind of criticism/review will be appreciated!