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Locksley Manor ~ Marian's POV:
I awoke to the sunlight shinning in through the crack in the window, hitting the beading on my dress that I had hung out ready for today, it then sparkled out onto the wall. It looked beautiful... I craned my neck taking in my surroundings. I was in Locksley Manor. Seconds later I realised that Guy's arm was snaked around me, under my neck. I sighed and rolled over, he's eyes slowly opened and it was like a spark had been lit when he looked at me. His smile grew fast.
'Good Morning my wife' He gleamed and pulled me in for a tender kiss. His lips seemed so much softer from last night... I enjoyed the kiss and pulled away.
'Good morning Guy' I replied and smiled back at him, he released me and I climbed out of the warm bed, I slipped on my cream silk robe over my night dress which was made with matching silk.
'How did you sleep?' He asked kindly as departed from the bed himself, I took in his shirtless body... I turned back around and giggled silently to myself... I pulled my hair to the side of my face and replied, 'I slept quite well thank you' I smiled. 'I'm going to ask Sarah to make me a drink, do you want one?'
He smiled back at me, 'Of course' He said before pulling on his leather jacket.
I left the room and started to descend the stair case, 'Sarah are you awake yet?' I called to the kitchen and listened for a reply.
Shortly there was a reply, 'I am my lady, can I get you anything?' She called before appearing before me, drying her hands on a cloth, I've just been washing the dishes'. She smiled.
'Could you prepare me and Guy a drink please?' I asked her politely and she nodded.
'With pleasure my lady' She said before returning to the kitchen and locating some glasses, pouring some white wine into them.
She walked towards me with the two glasses. 'My lady' She said before handing them to me.
'Thank you Sarah' I replied softly before making my way back upstairs into the bedroom which Sir Guy was in. I opened the door and strode into the room.
'Thank you' He smiled before taking the glass from me. 'Will you attend with me to Nottingham today?' He asked without looking at me.
'Of course, it would be my honour' I replied as I took the dress down from a hanger.
'Good, we leave at 11, it's 10:30 now so half an hour' He added.
He walked over to me and kissed me on the forehead. 'I'll send a coach for you, I must go in early' He said before leaving the manor.
Highway Road to York ~ Robin's POV:
I ran, as fast as I could, my eyes bloodshot with fury... I was so angry. I heard shouting from the distance, but it didn't stop me, the world was a blur to me, I had nothing left to live for,nothing to keep me here. People thought it was because of the poor, that was the reason I had stayed but it wasn't. Well, part of it was but the true reason I did what I did was for her. My Wren... Gisborne was right when he said I could've gone somewhere else instead of staying in Nottingham, I was going to go back to war... I hated war but I was going to choose it again but I didn't. I didn't for her. And what do I get in return? Nothing. Betrayal. Heart-Break. Well, it was going to be all over soon... I'd leave Nottingham, leave her... Find someone else to share my life with... That would be hard though, I have grown to judging women by Marian... No. I'd have to learn not to... I was slowing down, to a quick jog when I heard the shouting again.
'Robin! Please come back!' It was Much, as per usual... I spun around sharply as the gang came skidding to a halt, my eyes glaring at them.
'What do you want?' I sneered back, narrowing my bloodshot eyes at them. I saw the gang back down a bit. I got satisfaction out of them being afraid.
'Robin...' John stood forward, growling, clearly not afraid of me like the others, his staff signalling to me... I stood forwards into him and he didn't back down. 'Robin, don't do this' He growled again fiercely. I shook my head and raised my eyebrows mockingly.
'Give me that staff' I asked him, he frowned confused but handed it to me reluctantly. 'Wh-' Was all he said before I grabbed it and lifted it in the air, slamming it into his head, sending him falling to the floor unconscious. The gang gasped and Djaq was the next to speak.
'Robin, we need you, the poor need you! Don't go...' Her voice was sad and her brown eyes to match.
'Stop holding me back!' I bellowed at them and they all jumped back; apart from John who was still on the floor beneath me...
'Robin!' Allan and Will yelled at the same time. I growled and glared at them. 'There's nothing left for me here don't you see? Marian's made her choice so I made mine'.
Before any of them could say anything I pulled my sword from my hip and put it at arms length. 'So like I said stop holding me back' I repeated. 'You'll have to go on without me.' I ended with before spinning around again and bolting off down the highway road again.
Nottingham Castle ~ Marian's POV:
I wandered down one of the castle's many corridors, I opened up the slip of paper that Guy had told the driver of the carriage to hand to me. I read it,
"Lady Gisborne,
When you arrive at 11 O'clock please make your way to the Grand Hall in your finest wear. Please no not be late.
Sincerely, Guy."
I smiled delicately, I was warming up to Guy, very fast. He wasn't all bad, I could see deeper into his soul, he wasn't like the Sheriff at all. He was kinder, compassionate. I could get used to being with him. Well, I had to. Leaving my thoughts behind I made my way to the Grand Hall. I greeted the guards who were posted on the doors outside. They nodded and allowed me to enter. I swallowed as I saw the Sheriff slumped in his chair, he narrowed his eyes at me. God, he did hate me indeed, and my father. But I guess he had to be civil with me, ish? I lumbered towards the seat that was situated next to Guy who signalled for me to sit.
Remembering my manners, I bowed before sitting. 'My lord' I nodded and he rolled his eyes. I sat in the wooden chair. And I heard the doors drift to a complete close. Vaisey stood up and greeted the rest of the lords and ladies who were also present.
'I have supreme news to enlighten you all with on this important day' He began... I watched as many of the lords shuffled in their seats uncomfortably. The Sheriff grinned showing his fake tooth.
'The Prince John will be visiting Nottingham tomorrow...'
The lords and ladies all gasped in shock. The Prince? Prince John? I watched as Guy frowned and gasped. That was something, if he didn't know about it then it was something to be worried about... The Prince was coming to Nottingham... Tomorrow.
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