After her run in with Robin Hood, Isabelle quickly made her way to her relatives house. She arrived to find her uncle out in the yard. He had aged so much since she was ten. The sound of the horse brought his attention to Isabelle.

"Isabelle what brings you here?" Edward asked as he embraced his niece.

"I was hoping you could take me in for awhile. I know I am being rude by not sending word before my arrival but it is urgent. Times have grown hard at Lilitz. Mother and Father sent me out on my own. I was hoping to start a new life here in Nottingham."

"Of course you can stay. Though I am not sure times are any easier here. Come inside Marian will be delighted you are here."

The two entered the house to find Marian preparing a meal. "Marian please set the table for a guest." Marian turned to see who her father was talking about.

"I can't believe it Isabelle. What are you doing here?"

Together Isabelle, Edward, and Marian sat down to a light dinner and spoke of all the things that had occurred over the years. After a while Uncle Edward retired to his room and left the girls some alone time.

"So I ran into an old friend of ours." Isabelle said as she helped Marian clear the table.

"Robin."

"Yes. However, your letters failed to mention his current outlaw status and how handsome he has become. Now I understand why you were so heartbroken when he left."

"Oh hush. Life is not all about boys."

"I know. I know. Like crusading about at night. How has that been?"

"You cannot say anything about me. Last time I checked I got the idea from you. As I recall you have been known to become a freedom fighter yourself." This was true. Isabelle was having a similar problem with the sheriff of Lilitz. So as she grew up she trained. Boys from the town helped teach Isabelle sword fighting and bow sills. Eventually, she became as skilled as any man, though her sword play was better.

Isabelle and Marian spoke about their conquests against the evil sheriffs. Both had fun reliving what happened. The two talked until an arrow flew in the window with a note attached. Marian quickly retrieved it.

"It appears we have been requested to attend a welcome party for you in the forest tonight. What do you say Isabelle?" A smirk appeared on Marian's face.

"A party sounds wonderful." Marian wrote her father a note telling him where they were going and then grabbed herself and Isabelle cloaks for the journey. The two then set out along the road towards one of Robin's camp. It did not take long for them to find the others because Marian had a good baring of the woods. Also, a large fire was going and it sounded as if music was being played.

Isabelle and Marian were greeted by Robin and Much at the road which they then led the girls to the others.

"Robin you did not have to do this for me."

"We know. But it has been so long since we've had a party. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to celebrate. We are not only celebrating you but also Marians un-engagement and all the success of the gang of Robin Hood."

"I've prepared a wonderful meal if I do say so. And Little John is playing music," said Much.

"Fantastic. I always love a good party," Isabelle said as she passed between the trees to the fire. Everyone was gathered around the fire. Isabelle glanced around to see everyone but her eyes quickly found those of Allan's. She thought he was handsome but Isabelle was smart enough to know that looks were not everything. After the group talked for a little while, John picked up his flute while Much strummed a handmade guitar by Will. Marian and Robin enjoyed several dances together. Allan even built up enough courage to ask Isabelle for a dance. It would be hard to say the two did not have a liking for one another. Though the evening was going well, the outlaws and their guests were not alone.

Guy of Gisborne and several of his guards were setting up an ambush. Guy had found a villager that had seen Robin earlier and forced him to explain what Robin was up to. The villager knew Robin was holding a party because Robin bought the food from him. After the information was gained Guy and his men set out to find Robin and his men.

As Robin and the others sat down to rest a moment Will came running to the fire. "we are being watched. Gisborne and half a dozen guards along the road. We need to get out of here. Especially the girls."

"Great. I have heard so many things about Guy. I can't wait to meet him." Isabelle said as she grabbed a loose sword.

"No." Robin took the sword from Isabelle. "You and Marian need to leave immediately. Guy must not see you. Allan lead them away safely. The others and I will create a distraction." Robin said quickly as he put out the fire.

Allan ushered Marian and Isabelle through the forest. The three heard yelling and swords back at the camp, so they assumed the road would be clear but they were wrong. They ran into four guards.

"You two get out of here. I'll take care of this." Allan pulled his sword and squared of with the guards.

Marian grabbed Isabelle's hand and the two took off running. But Isabelle stumbled on a log and fell. Two guards came charging at her. "Get out of here. I can take care of myself." Isabelle pulled a dagger from her leg and began to fend off her pursuers as Marian escaped. Isabelle did the best she could but eventually the guards got the upper hand and knocked her unconscious.

When Isabelle awoke she found herself in a cell in a dungeon. The stench of the cell was foul. Isabelle was alone but she could hear others close by. She quietly inspected the cell hoping to find an escape but none presented itself. After some time two men dressed in black arrived outside her cell. One in a black robe and the other in a leather jacket.

"Pretty little thing. And you say you found her by one of Robin's hide outs."

"Yes. She nearly killed two of my men."

"What a woman indeed. Now come. Tell me your name and where Robin Hood is and there will be leniency with your punishment."

"I don't know any Robin Hood. I was walking through the forest when I was attacked. I am sorry if I hurt your men but I was only defending myself."

"Do you think I like liars? A clue. No."

"Explain why one of my men found you running through the forest with one of Robin's men."

"Is it wrong that I was with the company of a man? How was I to know he is one of this Robin's men." Isabelle stood to get a proper look at the men before her. She assumed the older one to be the sheriff and the younger to be Guy.

"I do not like liars. A few days without food or water should loosen your tongue. Or maybe we should try something else. Something more painful." An evil smirk crossed over the face of the sheriff.

"What if she is telling the truth my Lord?" Doubt showed in the younger man's eyes.

"Oh Gisborne such a soft heart for the women. Haven't I told you a hundred times. Lepers." The sheriff gave a sigh. "Fine no food or water then we shall see what she has to say." Isabelle stared at the men until they left her.

'Great,' she thought. 'First night in Nottingham and I spend it hungry, dirty and in a cell. But at least Marian and the others are safe.'