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Chapter 3: Together we stand divided we fall

Marian looked at Guy, she looked at his arms; she wanted him to hold her again like he had done last night. But she stopped herself from becoming the weak girl, a fool's girl a woman in love. She had just admitted it to herself; she was falling in love with Guy of Gisborne.

Guy was angry still at the blatant cockiness that Robin Hood seemed to have when it came to Marian, he could not see that she had made her choice and it was him that she had chosen not the hero.

'Guy, please look at me' Marian begged.

'Why would I not look at you my dear?' he looked up.

'It's just I thought you were planning on running away' Marian replied, 'and leaving me with him'

'Well this is new for you, worried about me running away' Guy smiled. 'I told you last night that I was not going anywhere. I was thinking more about how I would like to wring Hoods neck'

'I shall not object to it, if he comes near me again' she bent down to sit on the floor next to him.

'You would not care that I would kill Hood' He shifted his weight towards her.

'I will not, but the king might' she smiled, 'oh and Much'

The next minute his lips were crashing against hers. Both of them were not sure who had started the kiss or why the kiss had started, maybe Guy did but he was not thinking about that at the time. The kiss deepened but it shocked Guy that the kiss was not deepened by him but by Marian. She brushed her tongue along his lips, wanting access. He granted it just a little so he could make sure she really wanted to do that. She explored his mouth, running her tongue across his teeth, battling with his tongue, he loved it. She did also.

'Sorry to disturb you' a voice coughed.

'Go away Allan' Guy mumbled.

But Marian had already broken away from the kiss, Guy sighed.

'Well what do you want?' Guy looked at Allan, with a murderous glare.

'I came to apologise for Robin, he is not his self.' Allan said

'Not himself, he broke into Marian's tent last night' Guy shouted.

'He done what?' Allan said.

'Oh did he not tell his band of followers that' Guy smiled

'I will talk to him, Guy' Allan said.

Marian looked to Allan, she smiled gratefully. Guy nodded and told Allan to leave.

'You know he is not a bad one Allan, I trusted him by my side' Guy turned to Marian.

'Maybe you will again someday he does not seem to fit with Hood anymore, he comes here more and more' Marian replied.

'Now where were we before we were so rudely interrupted' Guy smiled wickedly. Marian moved closer to him, 'That's right I remember' they picked up where they had left off.

Allan stormed through the camp, he knew that Robin was behaving strangely but this was ridiculous scaring Marian was wrong. He was going to tell him that if he could find Robin. He went to the tent where the outlaws had been sleeping; Robin was sitting on his bed. Allan glared at him with anger seeping through his veins.

'So did you do anything last night?' Allan inquired.

'Hmm was with the king till late' Robin replied

'I meant after that' Allan smiled

'No came to bed'

'Liar' Allan barked, he grabbed hold of Robin and slung him across the floor, 'You went to Marian. You scared her half to death. That is not right Robin. Why can you not be happy for her?'

'Do. Not. Lecture. Me on what is right and wrong Allan a' Dale. You were the one who deserted us when we needed you for Gisborne. You have no right to tell me what I can and cannot do'

'At least Gisborne does not treat his women like you do, and at least he loves Marian' Allan snapped.

Robin lunged at him, 'If you love Gisborne so much why don't you go and be with him and his new bride'

'Maybe I will, because at least Giz has his priorities straight, he is willing to give up his position and politics for the women he loves. You would not do that' Allan punched him.

'I would for Marian' Robin punched him back.

'Well it looks like we will never know as she is not yours, oh and if you try and lay a finger on her again, I will personally kill you, if Gisborne wants me to or not' Allan sneered.

Allan pushed Robin to the ground, 'You disgust me Robin Hood'

Allan then left the tent and he was not going back there. He understood that Robin loved Marian, but she wanted Guy and by the looks of what he saw earlier she really wanted Guy. He was alone again in a country that he could not wait to get out of. He would have to see Guy soon see if he would take him back.

The rest of the outlaws arrived back in the tent saw Robin lying on the floor, he looked beaten their first thoughts was that Gisborne had done this to him, Much was already heading to Gisborne's tent, when the rest of them heard that it was Allan who had done this. It seemed Allan had deserted them again.

Much approached Gisborne's tent, he was fuming, it was one thing to steal Marian away from Robin but another to rub it in his face and beat him for it. Much burst into the room, he saw Marian and Guy in an embrace. He grabbed Gisborne and dragged him out of the tent.

This was too quick for Marian who looked wide eyed of what was going on; she quickly went outside following Guy.

'Much, why are you attacking Guy?' Marian asked, 'Much stop'

'He beat up Robin' Much punched Guy in the face, 'firstly you take her and then beat him up because he objects'

'Much do not hurt him he has not hurt Robin' Marian pleaded attempting to get in between Guy and Much. Marian was pushed to the ground by Much so blinded by hate. Marian looked at Much, Guy had not done anything.

'Please leave him alone'

Allan heard the cries and came running to see what the commotion was, he saw Marian shouting at Much to let go of Guy. Allan ran toward Much and pulled him off Gisborne. Marian quickly sat down beside Guy to see if he was hurt.

'What are you doing Much?' Allan questioned.

'He hurt Robin' Much replied.

'No he did not, that was me you fool'

'Why did you hurt him?' Much looked at him

'Let's just say I no longer believe in his ethos' Allan replied, 'Why don't you ask him about it?'

Much looked at Allan and left. Allan bent down towards Marian.

'I will help you get him back inside' Allan said. Shifting Guy's weight onto his back he allowed Marian to open the tent for him. He laid him on the bed.

'Allan, can you go and get some cloth and water. I need to clean these wounds' Marian looked at him.

Allan nodded and went to get some water and cloth. Marian looked at Guy, he looked bad, who would have known Much could hit so hard. Guy tried to open his eyes with little success.

'Do not move, I am waiting for Allan to come back to clean you up' Marian pushed him down on the bed.

Allan returned soon with the water and cloth. Marian patted the wounds, Guy winced.

'Sssshh, you big baby' she teased.

Guy fell asleep with images of Marian being concerned for his safety. Marian watched him fall asleep then looking at Allan signalled for him to go outside with her.

'Allan what on earth is going on?' Marian hissed, 'Why did Much think that Guy had hurt Robin?'

'Well, I went to see Robin about last night, and we fought. I must have hurt him bad' Allan replied, 'the gang must have come back and saw Robin hurt and thought that it was Guy, I am sorry Marian truly I am' Allan looked at her.

'It is not your fault. They would have been right usually' she replied.

'So, you and Giz eh?' Allan cocked an eyebrow.

'Allan, I will hit you' but she was blushing.

'No you will not you love me too much' Allan teased.

She rolled her eyes and hit him round the back of the head, 'I told you I would hit you'

Allan mocked defeat, 'Marian, do you think Guy would take me back?'

'I do not know Allan you hurt him pretty bad' Marian replied.

'You hurt him pretty bad too'

'I know and I will have to make up for that every second of the rest of my life. I will talk to him, but I cannot promise anything.' Marian smiled, 'you look like you need some rest, go to my tent and sleep'

'Thank you Marian, for everything' his eyes sparkled.

'You have helped me a lot too, my friend' she replied.

Allan went to Marian's tent and slept, the first time in a few weeks, peacefully.

Marian went back into Guy's tent to see whether he had awoken, he hadn't, he looked so peaceful asleep, without the worries of the world but she was sure that was not true, he was worried about her. Worried what Hood would do next, Marian had to agree she was worried about that one too. A few hours later, Guy had awoken. Marian was relieved.

'I hope you being asleep were not because of me last night' she teased.

'No, Marian I was hit' he replied.

'I was teasing you' she whispered, 'I am glad that you are awake'

'Thank you, are you ok?' Guy groaned, 'the last thing I remember was that you were pushed to the floor really, I can remember you treating my wounds but in the middle nothing'

'I am well' She smiled, 'thank –you, I was more concerned about you'

'Really?' Guy smiled.

'Yes' Marian replied, 'let me explain what happened to you?'

'Please do' he encouraged her.

'Well after Allan spoke to us this morning, he went to speak to Robin as he said he would, however, Hood was not best pleased with Allan for lecturing him about what happened last night. They came to blows. Allan left their tent. The other outlaws came back to the tent, Much assumed that you were the reason, that Robin was hurt and decided to take it out on you. Allan managed to break up the fight, he carried you here' Marian paused to look at him, his face was swollen, 'I am so sorry' she cried.

'Hey, this is not your fault' Guy said, he pulled himself up.

'It is, if only I had been true with my feelings sooner, we would not be here now, I would be your wife and Robin would be away from us'

'Hey, Look at me. Marian' he pulled her cheek to him, 'I am not worried that you were not ready sooner, it is better that you are ready now, and I will repeat This. Is. Not. Your. Fault'

Marian flicked her eyelids and stared at him, but she was to blame. If she had not realised that she loved him and not Robin, these event's would not have happened and they would be together, why could he not see that she was to blame, why could he not see that she was the reason that he was hurt. She pleaded through her eyes for him to understand her. But no matter how much she tried he would not hear her blaming herself.

Guy looked at her again a few minutes later, 'Come here' he whispered.

She walked over to him. He pulled her into him, and held her; she buried her head into his neck. She tried not to hurt him. She did, but Guy was so happy that she was with him, that he was not going to tell her, that she was hurting him. He wrapped her hands around his waist so that he could hold her better. She looked up to him. She started to kiss his wounds; the kisses were hot to his skin. He loved to think that these were magic kisses from his angel to soothe his pain. He lifted her chin to his face; he then planted a soft kiss on her lips.

'Thank you' he breathed. She kissed him on the lips again this time with more passion more force. He did not care that her running her fingers through is hair was making wince at this moment he did not care. They were together that was all that mattered. Again they broke apart when they heard a noise and again that noise was Allan.

'I really need to announce that I am here, every time I come here you are kissing' he laughed.

'I quite agree, what is it that you want?' Guy laughed.

'Well I was wondering whether Marian had spoken to you yet'

'She has spoken to me, but what you maybe referring too I am not sure' Guy looked at Allan and then to Marian.

'Well, I was wondering whether you would let me come back and work for you' Allan said.

'You betrayed me Allan'

'I know and I am sorry for that but I have never felt more at home when I was working for you' Allan explained.

'You did not let me finish' Guy said

'Sorry' Allan apologised

'You did help me, today and you have helped Marian a number of times. In which I am grateful. But if you think of going back to Hood again I will not have you back again' Guy finished.

'I promise Guy, I will not. I will not forgive Robin for what he has done to Marian' Allan nodded. Allan shook Guy's hand, 'I will not let you down'

Allan left again with the promise that he would be back soon. Guy looked at Marian she looked up to him; pride was in her eyes again. She was seeing the Guy that he was, the real Guy not the one that was harsh.

'That was very noble of you, Guy'

'Well thank you milady' he smiled.

Marian smiled back at him. 'When you do something like that I cannot wait to be your wife'

'Well Milady I cannot wait to be your husband' Guy smiled. His cuts making his skin tighter, 'When we go back to England you and I will marry'

'I cannot wait to get back to England' Marian laughed.

'I will speak with the King to ask for him to let us go on the next ship'

'Thank you Guy' she nodded.

'I will go now and see him' Guy went to get up his head swam.

'Guy, be careful, sit a while rest please' she steadied him. She lay next to him snuggling into his chest. He agreed and his eyes descended into darkness.

He awoke early the next morning, Marian was still sleeping, and he quickly kissed her on the forehead and went towards the Kings tent. The King was already up and looking at Guy as he stooped into a bow.

'Gisborne what brings you here so early?' Richard smiled

'I am here to ask, your permission, sire for myself and the Lady Marian to go on the next available ship back home to England'

'Of course, Gisborne, but where is the Lady Marian?'

'Sleeping sire, I did not wish to wake her' Guy replied

'Very well, I will see that you two have safe passage on the next ship'

'Three I have a man whom is working for me to come too' Guy replied

'Three it is then. Make sure Lady Marian pops by when she has awoken'

'Yes, my lord' Guy bowed again.

Marian awoke without feeling the warmth of Guy next to her. She looked around her was not there. She fought the feeling that he had left her, down in her mind. But where was he? She began to fidget waiting for him to come back, but was he coming back at all. She swallowed a huge lump in her throat. It was about an hour later he returned; she turned towards him and ran at him leaping into his arms.

'Marian what is wrong?' Guy put her down on the ground.

'Where have you been?' she looked him the eyes.

'Why are you answering my question with a question?' Guy looked at her.

'Again I will ask where you have been Guy. I was worried sick' Marian stared him out.

'If you must know I saw the King, you looked peaceful this morning I did not wish to wake you. Sorry back to why I went to the King, I asked for safe passage on the next boat home, we are going back to England Love' Guy answered her, 'I am also sorry if I made you worry'

'We are going home' she whispered.

'We are' he smiled.

She lunged at him again elated that they were soon to be going home, which means soon they would be man and wife together. Guy swung her around the tent.

'You have to see the King before we go though, he requested it' Guy put Marian down, 'You'd better go now, I have to tell Allan to pack his things'

'Thank you' she smiled.

Marian arrived at the Kings tent, 'Guy, said you wanted to see me, Sire?'

'Ahhh Lady Marian, Soon to be Lady Gisborne' King Richard smiled, 'I hope you have a safe journey home, it was lovely to finally meet you'

'I hope I shall, sire, and it was nice to meet you' She replied.

'Look after Gisborne won't you?'

'Yes, sire I plan to' Marian smiled, 'I better be getting back to finish packing, thank you again sire, for everything'

Marian curtsied and went back to the tent to get her stuff ready.

Guy walked to Allan tent, to tell him that they were all going back to England. He found him sleeping.

'OI A' Dale wake up' Guy shouted in his ear.

Allan bolted upright whispering something about bloody thieves. 'Sorry Guy did not see you there'

'I have news for you Allan' Guy smiled, 'We are going back to England tonight, so you better get packing'

'We are Going Home?'

'Am I speaking a foreign language, yes we are going home, me you and Marian'

'I will start packing now' Allan smiled, 'thanks Guy'

'As long as you ain't going to kiss me we are ok' Guy laughed.

Guy left Allan to pack, he told him to meet him and Marian in about three hours so that they could get to board the ship early. Guy went back to the tent, watching Marian making herself busy with the packing. He chuckled; she looked so serious about trying to make everything go back in the trunks that had been put in it. After the fifth time of trying to get her dress to go in there she slumped on the floor. Guy laughed loudly, she jumped slightly, and she had not heard him come back.

'What is so funny?' she smiled at him.

'You are my dear' He sat down beside her.

'So glad I amuse you' She grinned.

'You have always amused me' Guy smiled, Taking her hand into his.

She looked down at him. She edged closer laying her head on his shoulder.

'I love you, Guy of Gisborne' she whispered so quietly that he was not sure he heard her.

'What did you just say?' Guy spun her head around so that she was facing him.

'I said that I love you, Guy of Gisborne'

'Do not say it unless, you mean it' Guy replied.

'I do mean it, I love you Guy of Gisborne'

'And I love you my sweet Marian' He replied, gently kissing her cheek, 'We have better finish packing we have to be leaving soon'

They both moved reluctantly and finished packing. They met Allan outside, he told them that he told Djaq and Will good bye for them. They were helped with their luggage on to the ship when they got to the docks. Guy helped Marian on to the boat. They both looked back on their time in the Holy Land, then both looked at each other, they were about to start their new life in England.

'No regrets' Guy smiled

'Not at all' Marian replied.

The next few weeks they were inching more and more towards England. The way to the first day of the rest of the lives had not been a smooth one, the tenth day on the open sea, they had hit a storm. The storm had made Marian be afraid so much that she had cried out very loudly. She did not like the way the boat swayed backwards and forwards. Guy rushed into her room, and began to cradle her, gently rocking her backwards and forwards, trying desperately to calm her down.

'Sssshh, my sweet Marian, sleep now love the storm will soon be over'

'Stay with me Guy please'

'Always my love'

He wrapped his arms around Marian and helped her into a peaceful sleep.

Third chapter done, I will leave it there, sorry for the running joke of Allan disturbing them, I just thought it was funny. Let me know what you think.

Emma –X-