Once upon an indeterminate time in Ye Merry Olde England lived a hero by the name of Robin Hood.
"Sir Robin, if you don't mind."
Right. Except that Sir Robin of Loxley sort of decided to forgoe his title when he became an outlaw.
"Oh yes."
Thank you. Anyway, Robin Hood was in the slightly questionable business of robbing the rich to feed the poor.
"Excuse me."
What now?
"Well, you're not allowed to call us 'poor'. It's not politically correct."
Oh really? Well, pray tell, what am I supposed to call you?
"Monetarily challenged."
Monetarily challened. Right. So Robin was in the business of robbing-
"Borrowing from."
What, you intend to give it back?
"Think of it as a long term loan."
Right. So Robin borrowed money on an extremely long term basis from the monetarily gifted to give to the monetarily challenged.
"Sounds about right."
Great. I'm glad you approve. Anyway, Robin lived in Sherwood Forest, near to Nottingham. Things were generally OK in Nottingham, what with Robin borrowing money for everyone to pay their taxes with, until one day Prince Apophis and his loyal aide Tanith turned up.
"Mwahahahahaha!"
Eeeek! Scary.
"I am your God! Pay me more taxes!"
So Apophis sent the Sheriff of Nottingham out to gather the taxes from the monetarily challenged.
"Sheriffess, thank you."
Oh, sorry Anise. Sheriffess. How could I have failed to notice that?
"Apology noted."
Not accepted?
"No."
OK. Well anyway, obviously this didn't go down well with the monetarily challenged of Nottingham.
"You bet it doesn't!"
Calm down, there's no riots in this story. News of the increased taxes soon reached Robin and his band of Merry Men in Sherwood Forest.
"Merry Men, we must act! Friar Daniel, Little Teal'c, come with me. I intend to 'borrow' some moneyfrom Prince Apophis. There's nothing like recycling a bit of cash."
Nope, nothing. So off they went, Robin Hood and Little Teal'c taking the weight out of Prince Apophis' purse whilst Friar Daniel prayed a bit.
"Please, don't let them get caught."
Inventive.
"Thanks."
You're welcome. Anyway, Prince Apophis didn't take kindly to being, ahem, 'borrowed from'.
"Infidels! You shall rot in Netu!"
And that's putting it lightly.
"My Lord?"
"Yes lowly Tanith?"
"Let's be sneaky and trap Robin."
Good thinking. But how?
"We'll put on an archery tournament with a kiss from Maid Sam as the prize. He won't be able to resist the challenge and besides, everyone knows that Robin has the hots for Maid Sam."
"Hmm... Yes. What a brilliant plan! I'm glad I thought of it!"
Now, now, Tanith, anger does not become you.
"Grrr."
Good enough. When Robin Hood heard of the tournament, he decided immediately that he would enter.
"Um, Jack, I mean, Robin?"
"Yes, Friar Daniel?"
"Are you sure this is a good idea? You could get caught!"
"It's worth it for a kiss from the fair Maid Sam! I think of her so often. My dear, sweet Sam."
Ah, young love. So touching.
"I concur with Friar Daniel. It is indeed a risky plan."
"I know Little Teal'c, but it is something I have to do. I'll wear a disguise - it'll be fine."
Famous last words.
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