"Alright, here's what we're going to do." Robin spoke to the small group. "We'll find the king and tell him about the imposter, hoping he believes us this time. We'll ride out to the meeting point. I'll take the kings cloak and wait for the Sheriff's man in the clearing. Once they realize that I'm not the king they will run to the closest village for cover. We'll be walking into a trap but we have no choice. The king will get shot but I'm not sure where he is when it happens. We'll just have to be extra careful. Much, be careful when you ride into the village. You barely escaped an arrow." Much nodded. " And Marian…"

"I know, don't forget my sword and don't fight."

"Let's go." Everyone started walking in the direction Carter pointed. "Carter," Robin stopped him from walking off. "There something I need to tell you." He kept his voice low so no one else could hear. "I didn't want to say anything in front of everyone else. But Marian isn't the only one that died. You chase someone around a corner and die." Carter looked grave.

"Don't tell me you don't want me to fight Robin."

"No, you're too good for that. I' not saying Marian isn't a good fighter. It's just…"

"It's alright my friend." Carter placed his hand on Robin's shoulder. "I understand. I'll be careful." Robin nodded and they turned to join the others.

They caught up with the king in short order and explained everything to him. He was reluctant to believe them just as before but since Carter was with them he decided to go along. Once at the meeting site Robin took the kings cloak and walked down the hill to wait for the Sheriff's man. Marian, the king and everyone else hid at the top of the hill.

Robin fought the imposter, and everyone ran to help just as before. Robin felt everything was happening too fast; it was too close to his dream. They ran after the Sheriff and took cover as soon as they were with in the walls of the town.

"We have to be careful and use these buildings to our advantage." Robin looked around at everyone, "Where's the king?!"

"He must have gone after the Sheriff." Djaq commented.

"Spread out, find the King, stay alive." He held Marian's gaze for a moment longer, silently telling her that he loved her.

"I'll be fine, go." Robin and the others ran out looking for the king and the sheriff. They all made certain to stay close to the buildings to avoid injury. Will crept up on the side of a building and saw one of the bowmen aiming at Djaq. He through his axe, striking the man in the back; the arrow never left the crossbow. He retrieved the axe and nodded a Djaq. She smiled back and continued on around the building.

Robin realized he could get a better view from the rood tops, climbed on top of the closest he could fine. He found the king and told him the way was clear. He forgot about the man behind him till it was too late; the king through his sword and saved Robin. "Remember the details Robin." He told himself. "You can't help others if you are dead your self." He spotted the archer behind the king and jumped roof tops to get a better shot. Once that one was dead another came at him. Robin skillful through him off the roof then jumped down himself. The other man was dead.

The king rode through the street trying to get out of danger. The Sheriff walked out behind the king with the arrow aimed at his heart. "Long live the king." He pulled the bow string back, "no." The arrow hit the king in the left shoulder. He yelled out in pain. Marian looked up and saw the Sheriff outside the building she was in. Sword in hand she walked up behind the Sheriff and placed the sword at his neck. "Don't move." The Sheriff froze. "Walk, slowly." Marian pushed the sword a little harder into his neck and he started forward. Marian kept the sword at his throat and walked out to the clearing up ahead. Guy was approaching the king.

"Guy stop!" He looked over to Marian to see that she had the Sheriff. He stopped; slightly shocked that she would try to kill the Sheriff again.

"Marian, let the Sheriff go."

"Step away from the king."

"Marian, listen to me. I can finish this and then we can be together. I'll have power and then nothing can stand in our way."

"Guy you are trying to kill the very thing I'm trying to protect. Do you honestly think I could be with you when our views are so different?"

Robin ran as fast as he could in the direction of the scream. He knew what was coming next. Guy would try to kill the king and Marian would not stay out of the fight. No matter how fast he moved his legs felt like lead. He turned a corner but he didn't see Marian on the ground. Relief flooded through him for a moment, but then he saw her with a sword to the Sheriff's neck.

"Gisbourne!" Robin yelled, his arrow aimed right at Gisbourne's heart. "Drop your sword." From out of nowhere it seemed the gang appeared. John and Much flanked Robin, while Will, Djaq, and Carter protected the king.

"You're surrounded Gisbourne. Give up."

"I've had enough of this." The Sheriff whispered to himself. He faked a leg pain and bent over yelling that his leg hurt. Before Marian could bring him to his feet, he through a handful of sand in her face. He picked up an abandoned pot and smashed it against her head. Marian fell to the ground.

The Sheriff knew that Robin's attention would go to Marian if she were in any danger. He was right. As soon the Sheriff was free, Robin saw Marian on the ground and ran to her, forgetting Gisbourne. The Sheriff mounted the king's horse; he rode over to Gisbourne, who climbed on behind him. "It's not over Hood," shouted the Sheriff. "I will have England." He and Gisbourne rode off.

Djaq ran to the king and found that his armor had taken most of the arrow. Robin, fearing the worst, knelt down by Marian. He didn't see any wounds and wondered what the Sheriff had done to her.

"Marian," he put his hands on either side of her face. "Marian, can you hear me?"

"Robin? What happened? Is the king alright?" She kept her eyes closed and laid very still.

"He's fine." Djaq said coming near to see what was wrong with Marian. "You have a cut on your head where the Sheriff hit you. We'll clean it and put some bandages on it. You'll have a headache for a few hours but you'll be fine."

"He through sand in my eyes, I can't see."

"Here," Djaq poured some water into her hand from the sack she had. She put it close to Marian's face and told her to blink a few times into the water. After a moment or two Marian could see and she looked at Robin. For the first time in her life she was unable to read the expression on his face. She couldn't tell if he was upset or glad that she joined the fight. She hated it when he was mad at her but they did have fun arguing sometimes.

"Robin, don't be mad. I had to…"

"Marian I'm not mad." He wrapped his arms around her and whispered in her ear. "I'm so glad you're alive. When you fell I didn't know what to think. My heart stopped. I thought my worst night mare had come true." He leaned back and placed the palm of his hand on her cheek. "The true is if you hadn't stalled Gisbourne, the king might be dead."

"Thank you Marian," Richard stood close to them. "Thank you all, I owe you my life. I will not forget this. The Sheriff is gone and probably at the docks by now. Let's return to camp, I'll send out a search party to track them.

Robin stood and pulled Marian to her feet. Hand in hand they walked back to their horses and rode for the king's camp.

TBC