Okay hi! First Robin Hood fanfic eva! Wow... anyway...
Yeah it's basically what would happen if everyone were on the Titanic... so it's very very very very AU!
Let me know what you think...
Disclaimer: I do not own Robin Hood or Titanic (the movie, cause there are some similar events and dialogue...)
Southampton, England, 1912
The crowds gathered in there hundreds to witness the event of the century. The port was busy and bustling with noise and traffic, as people made their way to climb aboard the Olympic-class ocean liner.
The sun shone upon them, there was not a cloud in the sky. Horns honked as a dozen cars meandered through the crowds, carrying trunks of riches and treasures, that many could not even dream of.
"Out of the way" the driver honked at the people in his path.
"Honestly Gus, you don't have to be so rude," the young woman tutted from behind.
"Forgive me madam," Gus muttered half-heartily, continuing to honk the car horn.
The woman rolled her eyes and looked out at the people, many of who had large grins upon their faces, smiling without a care in the world. Most of them were from a middle-class background or lower, she presumed from the state of their clothing. Ah to be poor, she mused, with an ironic smirk. The grass is always greener. They didn't have to put up with her cruel guardian, ordering her around day and night. They weren't forced against their own will to go to America and marry a rich businessman. They didn't have to listen to the other women smile to her face whilst stabbing her in the back. No, they didn't, that is why they were smiling. That is why they were happy.
Gus shook his head. The young mistress had everything. Status, wealth, rich young men falling at her heals. But she just could see a good thing when she saw it.
Reaching the destination, Gus stopped abruptly, causing all the contents of the vehicle to lurch forward.
"Sorry miss," Gus apologised stepping out of the car and opening the car door for his mistress.
"No harm done, Gus." She smiled taking his white-gloved hand and stepping out onto the street in her period fashion, her large hat shading her pale face from the sun.
She looked up at the large ocean liner. "I don't know what all the fuss is about, it's only a boat," she sighed to Gus.
"Marion, it's not just a boat. The Titanic is the largest Ocean Liner in the world. It's over a hundred feet longer than the Mauretania, and far more luxurious." A deep voice came from behind.
"Guy, I did not see you there." She smiled forcefully. Guy was a very successful employee of her guardian: Captain Vaysey's. Apparently somewhere along the line, Vaysey had offered Marion's hand in marriage to Guy Gisborne. Though, in the end it was her choice, Vaysey had a quite a large sway in her decision.
"So this is the ship they say is unsinkable?" Vaysey strutted over to the two, his head held high, as he was a good few inches shorter than both Marion and Guy.
"Apparently so," Marion said unamused with the conversation.
"Come along Marion, let's go aboard." Guy smiled offering his arm to her. She looked at it for a moment and then walked ahead. Disgusting man.
"Vaysey your daughter is far to difficult to impress." Gisborne smiled, his leather coat glistening in the sunlight.
"Technically she's not my daughter," Vaysey smiled coyly.
"Then technically you are not a millionaire, sir." Guy retorted.
"Touché, Gisborne." The Captain laughed and walked ahead.