Hello Their! Welcome to Chapter Two. Please R&R, and I don't own anything. :D FelizNavidad
Chapter 2: An Angry John
Marian spit out a dead leaf that had caught in her mouth and Alana groaned rubbing her arm. "Way to introduce yourself, John." The a Dale mumbled. It was dark but the form of Little, Little John was hovering above them. "Oof." Marian groaned as she was pulled up by the scruff of her shirt. "You were not to change anything!" John said sternly. Little, little John was not as tall as his father but just as strong, his hair was smooth brown that cut short. He like the other two was wearing the same leather and mail shirt with breeches.
"I'm Sorry, but I had to find something to eat and then I ran into my mother and this weird Gisbourne Guy. He was about to kiss her and I reacted by punching his ugly face. Sheriff had the castle searched and my dad her and the outlaws went to find me. They caught Robin and the outlaws ran. What would you have done if someone was going to kiss your mother?" John snorted and lowered her back to the ground. "You are not to change anything else until its time." He said. John pulled Alana back on her feat and heaved Robin over his shoulder. "I doubt King Richard and all the royals in the world could keep her from it, good luck john" Alana said patting John on the back, he responded by pushing her back on the ground. "I resent that!" John merely snorted and Marian couldn't help laughing. "Aren't we changing things now by taking Robin back to camp. Don't you think they'll recognize us?" Marian asked, fast walking to keep up with john. "Were going to see, but we are not to tell them unless they really have figured it out. Till then you are a distant cousin of Marian." He said. "I am Marian!"
"The first you silly child!" he laughed. Marian blushed. "Oh, right"
"Excuse me! What about me?" Alana said running. "You are simply from Rochdale, and your name is now Sophie." He said, shifting Robin on his shoulder. "Why Sophie? Why not Jane or Freddie?" Alana complained. Marian gave Alana a weird look from across John. "Isn't Freddie a boys name?" she asked. Alana stuck out her tongue. "I can call myself anything I want. I call myself Destiny hope if I had my head set on it." John intervened. "Fine, you can be Freddie a Dale." Alana smiled mockingly at Marian, who rolled her eyes and mouthed 'destiny hope' with a questioning look. She then mouthed 'are you mad'. "Yes, thank you." Alana said still grinning. "Oh, and I don't think you can run around as Marian of Locksley. People get the idea you Robin Hood's daughter."
"Who on earth would notice that?" Marian said sarcastically. "Brenda you will be." John said in a commanding tone. Marian shrugged, not really liking the name but following along. "What about you John?" Marian asked. John shrugged. "You choose." Alana opened her mouth to speak. "Marian choose." he said agitated. Marian thought for a moment. "How about Richard?" she said.
"After the king?" Alana asked. Marian didn't respond because yet again she was rudely knocked to the ground again. "John! Alana! Marian! You left me and changed it!"
"Very get off me!" Marian yelled. "That's the second time someone's knocked me in the dirt." A girl with strawberry-blonde hair and a round shield was hauled up by John. "Quiet! We are almost there." He said. "Oh, well sorry." Very muttered. Very of Bonchurch was exactly like her father though she and Marian weren't as close as their parents. Marian and Very were still good friends though. Marian brushed herself off, "Your mental, Very. You know that." she said. "Shh…" Said john and they all obeyed. Finally they reached the part of the road where the outlaw's camp was. Alana sprung ahead of them and quietly went to the lever. "Wait." Very whispered. "What are we doing." Marian stepped up by her. "Were delivering Robin Hood back to his camp. Don't blow our cover." She said as John followed Alana. Alana grasped the lever and looked to John, who nodded for her to go ahead. She tugged at the lever with one strong jerk. The entrance rose, Alana waited her hands still on the lever.
They all listened for any sound of movement. Cautiously Alana let go of the lever and walked towards the camp, her hand on the hilt of her sword. As she reached the entrance she looked back at little john and motioned for him to come on. Marian and Very followed behind. Alana walked inside and scanned the camp. She sighed as she saw the sleeping figures of Will, Much, Little John, and Alan. Marian came up behind her and John went to put Robin in his bed. "Why aren't they looking for him." Marian asked puzzled. Alana shrugged "Maybe they were going to wait till morning or something."
"No," Very whispered. "Weren't they supposed to be at the castle?" Little, little John came up behind them. "Were staying here." He said, "Tomorrow we'll tell them our cover story."
"Not bein funny, but won't they see right through it? I look pretty much like my dad, Marians a splitting image of her mother, and John's not fooling anyone. Even if we don't manage to blow it but when Danny gets here we will. No ones going to think a Saracen axe wielder is just a common peasant." Alana said shaking her head. "Quiet." John muttered. "Well then, everyone find a good tree root to sleep on. I haven't slept without having to avoid guards, Gisbourne, and who knows what else for three days." Marian said flopping down on the ground and using her cloak as a blanket. Alana, Very, and looked at each other and each found a place on the ground.
(Robin Hood Opening Theme thingy plays)
Outlaws Camp
Much yawned and got up from his wooden bunk and looked up at the branches of the trees. He felt as if nothing was wrong, but then he remembered what had taken place the following day. His face fell; the Sheriff had taken Robin. He recalled what had happened.
"Someone's in the Castle and the Sheriff is looking for them." Robin said as he walked into the camp. "Does this have anything to do with the Woman with the Sheriffs insignia? You know the one from this morning?" Allan asked. "I don't know, but were going to go see if we can find them." Robin said picking up his bow. "Marians looking for whoever it is, she said they punched Gisbourne." Much picked up his shield. "Well at least we know their friendly." He said smiling.
Half a plan later the outlaws were at the castle. The outlaws crept through the hallways disguised as guards. "Allan, John you go check the dungeons and see if the Sheriffs already caught him. Will, Djaq you go check the upper floors. Much you're with me." They all went their separate ways and the two old friends searched. "Now where would I go if I hated Gisbourne and were being hunted out by the guards?" Much asked thoughtfully. Robin silenced him. "Listen." The two pressed their ears to a wooden door. Several muffled voices sounded from inside.
"Guy, I have no idea who that was." A women's voice said. 'Marian' Robin mouthed. "Why then did they hit me when I was about to kiss you." Robin and Much both put on faces of Disgust. "Idiot Gisbourne." Much whispered. "That is revolting." "Shh..." Robin said.
"I don't know. It could be anyone." Marian said, sounding frustrated.
"Was it Robin Hood?" Guy asked.
"No!" Marian exclaimed. "How would I even know? Whoever it was had their hood up."
"Hood? You know he's famous for his Hood?"
"Guy! I would…"
However Robin and Much heard a large bang. "I'm Not Robin Hood! I AM THE HEIR OF SHERWOOD!" Robin and Much were thrown away from the door as a hooded shape barged through and ran down the hallway.
Guy appeared at the door. "Hood! It was you!" the leather clad man yelled. "Guards!"
"Much Run!" Robin yelled. "Master what about you." Much said getting up pulling Robin along with him down the hallway, Gisbourne on their trail. "Listen Much, I want to see who this Heir of Sherwood is. I'm staying here, get everyone else and get back to camp. If I'm not back by morning something is wrong." Robin said. "Robin you will be captured." Much said urgently. "That's why in the morning you can come back if something is wrong." Robin assured him. Much yelled frustrated and ran down the hallway in defeat.
Robin shook his head at his worried friend. "Got yourself a boyfriend hood?" Guy said. Robin turned around to see Gisbourne holding a sword at his throat. "At least I have someone who loves me Gisbourne, unlike you who could not woo an old man." Robin said keeping on that cocky smile of his. Gisbourne smile faded. "Come on the Sheriff wants to see this little Heir of Sherwood." The guards escorted Robin away.
Much cursed from his hiding spot knowing he would have to wait till morning. Why did Robin's plans always include getting captured?
Much frowned and looked around to his surprise he saw Robin in his bed. Much sighed in relief, well there would be no dangerous rescue missions today.
He got out of his bunk and went to start a fire however he yelled as he saw several bodies on the ground. "Will, Djaq, Allan, Robin! There are people in are camp!" Will got out of his bunk and Allan didn't move. Will stood beside Much and looked at the unwelcomed guests. "Who are they?" Will said looking at them with almost the same expression as much. "I have no idea."
Nottingham Castle had the usual ominous look about it and the numbered merchants bustled around in the square. One particular merchant was looking over a few select daggers he had collected.
"No ones gonna buy this one." He said to himself, looking at a shabby blade that was bent at an awkward angle. "Hey" said a voice. "I'll buy it." The merchant looked up to see a poor bearded man in ragged close. "All right then, actually you can have it or free. Blades worthless."
He said, unwilling to deprive another poor peasant of his money. Most merchants wouldn't care, he had some sympathy for the penniless street peasants. The man grinned and thanked him.
"My son will be so pleased. It's his birthday and I hardly have any money. Even if it's bent, its still a sword." The poor man and walked back through the bustling street of peasants and soldiers pleased to be able to buy a present for his son.
"Excuse me." The poor man turned, no one was there. He looked down at the sword and nearly dropped it in shock. An elegant blade with a silver and gold handle was in his arms. "A blessing from the Lord!" he yelled and ran home. Coming out of the shadow of an alleyway cam a hooded man, his face hardly showing. The face was thin and his skin was dark, like a Saracen. He was grinning broadly, pleased at his work. He shook his head and ran down the street with an axe draped across his back. He made his way into the bustling crowd and made for the front gates. He was worried some one might notice something. Despite the warning signs about him that yelled 'Hey! Hey! I'm up to no good!' even a passing Guy of Gisbourne took no notice. The threat of one of the most powerful men in history was non-existent. Danny Bassam Scarlett smirked at this, idiots. They wouldn't know what hit them.
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"Who are they?"
The entire gang simply stared at the strange new comers in their camp. Robin got up out of his bunk and looked at much. "What?" he asked. Much pointed, "There are people in our camp." He stuttered. Robin looked around and cocked an eyebrow. He looked back at the staring much and will. "How'd I get back?"
Much merely shook his head continuing to stare. Djaq came to stand beside will and little john was behind them. Alan was still asleep.
Alana normally slept in as most of the Dales did, however today she was in the past and wanted to get up. Alana yawned and sat up, the gang didn't move. Alana had her back to the gang and looked at her sleeping companions. She spotted Marion and grinned evilly.
The watching gang didn't make a sound and exchanged confused glances.
Alana didn't notice the gang as she crept over to Marian. Her back to the gang she carefully stepped over Very and little, little john. She took a breath and yelled, "BOO!" Marian jumped and looked up. "ALANNA!" Alana laughed and ran to get out of Marians reach. Unfortunately she tripped over little, little John who let out a yell, which woke Very, who jumped to her feet. "Were under attack!" Very yelled disoriented. Marian continued to run and catch Alana who tried to get up. She didn't get far before she was tackled at much's feet. "You stupid idiot!" Marian said pulling Alana's hair. "Ow!"
Robin cleared his throat and went to stand beside much and the gang. Marian looked up from her torturing of Alana. Marian looked up into the face of her father. "Um, she deserved it?"
Danny Scarlet was part of two worlds with different styles in almost everything except breathing. Danny found the challenge exiting and became a mix of the two cultures, something never seen before. The axe was his father's, a strong British craft and his sword his mothers, made of Saracen skill and precision. Even without his mixed blood Danny wasn't a normal 18-year-old, he had a strange gift of power over time. All because of the mysterious archway his mother had found. The Archway of Abraham supposedly made with the wood Abraham almost sacrificed Isaac on. He remembered it well, a tall menacing structure with the ability to catapult anyone to any time they wanted. However Danny had gotten his power over time because of the arch as well. He was the first one to touch it. He didn't have complete control; he could freeze time and go back two days into the past. He couldn't go any further then that, if he went back two days he would have to wait that much to go back again. Danny had watched as his friends went through the portal and now he was finally the last to come through. The problem was he had no idea where they had gotten into. The plan was to meet in Nottingham, but they were nowhere to be found. Finally he sighed, raised his hands and the world froze. Nottingham was utterly silent, nothing moved except the hooded time holder.
