Here is chapter two I am working on chapter 3 but I'm also working on three other fanfics (: enjoy! and as always please R&R
'Your highness what do I owe this pleasant surprise?' Friar Tuck said bowing low, 'I have a matter I would like to discuss with you but first…' The King said walking towards the small wooden box entitled the poor and placed a large bag of gold into it 'Sire thank you' the friar gasped, when he caught site of Robin hovering in the doorway lost in thought. 'Oh Robin how wonderful to see you have you been keeping well my son?'
'Huh? Oh yes thank you friar' Robin answered his usual grin returning to his momentarily emotionless expression, as he walked in to join the King looking like royalty in his richly designed clothing the evergreen tunic he wore with the long pearl white sleeves, and his hat with the same bold white feather woven into the side.
'Friar Tuck I must ask of you have you seen little John since he left the wedding ceremony?' Robin asked a little uneasily
'no I'm afraid I haven't' the friar answered pondering over the time it had been since he had seen the so recently knighted friend and ally of Robin, 'I think you should perhaps take a walk and I will join you in one hour outside' King Richard informed the fox who nodded and swiftly departed keen to find his old friend though he got side-tracked when he was greeted eagerly by Skippy who carried around his bow and arrow like a treasured possession and chatted away to Robin who was happy to see the young rabbit in high spirits. 'Have you seen Little John?' Robin finally asked the Rabbit thought for a moment before his eyes lit up in realisation 'yeah he said he was going back to your hideaway and that he had something to see to' Skippy repeated from memory Robin curious as to what Little John had to "see too".
He was quickly brought out of his questioning mind when Skippy said 'is little John gonna marry Clucky?' his question taking Robin by surprise though thinking back on the pair they did kind of suit one another 'I guess they might you never know just whats going to happen in Nottingham' Robin smiled unaware of how true his words were. 'Mr. Robin Hood sir? You'll come visit still won't you?' Skippy asked longingly as Robin said his goodbye 'of course' he grinned before going to his old hideout in the magnificent Sherwood Forest.
'Little John?' Robin called as he proceeded through the waterfall and behind it Robin's old home greeted him, breathing in the fresh air as he sat looking at the two friends living area and comparing it to his royal home he felt it so different. As he sat thinking of all the times he had burnt the cooking day dreaming over Maid Marian who was now his beloved wife, and how Little John had criticised his inability to confess his love for Marian at first maid him chuckle, 'I'm glad your smiling were you missing it here?' came a gentle voice behind him as Robin turned in surprise to see Marian the graceful vixen walking towards him her white horse stood nearby 'what is it Robin?' she asked softly looking into his deep brown eyes as she sat beside him.
'I'm just…well it's all so different I keep looking in the castle and if I catch sight of a guard walking by it unnerves me at whether I should be there I know I am but I'm still adjusting' he admitted happy to finally be talking about his nervous feelings towards a new start, 'I understand how you feel but your part of something wonderful now and it's what you deserve' Marian answered stroking a hand down his soft cheek as he took her hand into his and smiled. 'No one's seen Little John' Robin said after a few moments
'I have a feeling he'll be with Clucky' Marian smiled 'I haven't seen her since we got back either but relax a little you've been knighted, Prince John is locked away and all is good in Nottingham and it's all thanks to you' she explained proudly, as he stood up still holding her hand
'your right, come on I should get back to the church' Robin answered the pair riding Marians horse to the entrance where Friar Tuck and King Richard were awaiting Robins return, the Friar thinking over his conversation with the King after Robin left. 'Now to business I feel that a celebration is in order and at the age I am living I shall find a Queen to be alongside me not rule as I will be soon stepping down from my post' he had said, the Friar shocked at his words.
'But your highness, who will rule in your place and be as good a King to England as?' he asked trying to take in what had been said the King laughing at his remark.
'Friar Tuck you know I can't continue to rule forever and besides I think Robin Hood and Maid Marian would make a fine King and Queen, Maid Marian is royalty and Robin has married into the royal family' The King suggested, Friar Tuck nodding in agreement impressed with the choice though still curious at the Kings decision to step down after only just returning to the throne. 'However do not say a word to anyone I have trust in you as a faithful and loyal subject' the King added seriously
'Yes sire' the Friar answered nodding once again as Robin and Maid Marian came to a halt on the horse before them.
The ride back was quiet and it gave Marian a chance to once again take in the atmosphere of the village of Nottingham she had grown to love and miss in her absence whilst spending some time in London and how Robin Hood had awaited her return as he promised all those years ago. As the three arrived at the Castle gates a maid ran out towards them 'sorry milady but there's a problem you were looking for Lady Cluck?'
'Yes' Marian answered anxiously at the maid's horrified expression
'I am so sorry but I didn't know when you asked and master Robin I…' the maid stammered trying to repeat what she had been told 'what is going on?' King Richard demanded 'Lady Cluck and Little John have not been seen for more than a couple of weeks it is feared' she said choking on her words, Marian clasping a hand to her mouth and Robin sat in a state of shock unable to utter a word.
