Kate watched Victoria, she wasn't sure she trusted her; the gang had much success with women recently. Kate stopped suddenly so that Victoria would have to walk next to her. As predicted a lighter stomp told Kate this was the person she wanted.
"So, where are you from?" Asked Kate
"Loxley."
"Me too. I've never seen you before though, have I?"
"Yes you have I came to your shop quite often. While I was still in Loxley. I haven't been there for two years."
Kate went a shade of purple and apologised, "Oh don't worry about it," replied Victoria, "I am… or should I say used to be very none descript. I guess that's what comes with running up and down the country to find the people you love." Victoria smiled as Kate's face fell, "Oh, what I meant was the people you love especially your family."
Kate looked at her but didn't quite know who she meant. However, Victoria found a new love for Kate after their short conversation and wouldn't be quiet until they reached the camp.
Robin walked up to Kate when Victoria let go and whispered to her, "What do you think of her? You were right about Isabella so I'm trusting you again."
"She's very nice. Talks a lot though." Kate murmured.
"That's Victoria. When she's nervous she talks more and louder."
"How do you know her?" Kate stared into his bright green eyes and he knew what she meant.
Robin pulled her towards him in an embrace. "It's not what you think." He softly breathed, "All will be revealed tonight." He stood up and brought her face towards his, their kiss was an unusually long one, he knew she needed reassurance. When they released each other Robin turned to his men and announced "Tonight there will be a feast to honour our new friend."
His reply was a smile from everyone and a "Finally!" from Much. Although he could not see Victoria herself.
*
When she let go of Kate's arm to let Robin speak to her Victoria decided to explore the camp. There were seven bunk beds made up with various rugs and cloths. There was a huge area filled with many various kitchen equipment which told her somebody was feeding them all and by the look of all the carcasses they ate well. However Victoria could not see anything to cook with. She looked past the kitchen area towards the centre of the camp and saw a large pot with room for firewood underneath. Victoria walked up towards the nearby hill. She walked through the camp and looked towards the kissing Robin and Kate. They make a nice couple. She thought as she walked behind Much and John.
As she hiked up the hill she was awed by the silence of the forest. She sighed it seemed to echo around her. When she reached the top she smiled at the sight of Allan. "I wondered where you had got to." He jumped up brandishing his sword.
"Oh." He smiled at Victoria and sheathed his sword in it's scabbard. "Shouldn't you be down there with them?" he asked spitefully.
""Them"? I suppose you're right, everyone will want to hear where I've spent my last two years and why I was running from the guards and truthfully I want to hear all about your adventures. However, I won't go down without you." A glimmer of hope flashed into his eyes. He grinned, took her arm in his and they descended down towards the camp together.
