Hello dear reader who WILL review won't you (cue to nod head and err review later.) Because the lack of reviews makes me feel sad.

But for the lovely dear people who did review…

Novindalf: Thank you so much! I checked your profile out of curiosity and saw you are an English Tolkien/Spooks fan and love acting like me! Small world huh? I will try and keep it original as I can.

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lolzie: I am glad you think it is original, many thanks for commenting and sorry for the wait!

So, let us continue…

"I'm really not sure about this Robin…" Much muttered under his breath as they sneaked along the boarding house corridor. He was shushed fiercely and bit his lip as Robin let them out into the cool night.

"See? Piece of cake." Grinned Robin as they hurried across the pristine playing fields towards the tree they had spent lunch fighting at. The boys could make out Will and Allen huddled under the branches.

"Blimmin' freezing. Took you two long enough." Clearly Allen didn't do normal greetings. But this clearly wasn't a normal meeting place.

Djaq wrapped her coat closer to her and walked quickly round the corner of Forest Lane. She had expected a small, dirty house but the reality shocked her. Rows and rows of smart and expensive looking houses lined the clean street leading to a massive village green with a small wood at the end. However none of the houses where called The Camp, no matter how hard she looked.

Before she could get too worried the sound of footsteps alerted her. She turned to see four people moving towards her and the breath hitched in her throat.

Remembering the classes Bassam her self-defence teacher had giving her she widened her stance slightly and tensed her body. The first figure loomed out of the darkness at her and she kicked him between the legs.

Much fell to the ground, his eyes bulging. The others caught them selves between laughter, pity and worry as the attacker pushed back its hood.

"Djaq?" The surprise in Robin's voice was evident.

"Much, I am so sorry! I thought…are you okay?" she felt a blush creeping up her cheeks, why did she lash out without even checking?

"No I am not!" Blustered an angry Much. "Didn't you think?"

"Truly I am very sorry…" She trailer off, feeling small and foolish. A voice cut through her fog of embarrassment.

"I wouldn't worry too much, he has had it coming for a while let me tell you." Allen grinned at her cheekily. She returned it weakly. "Are you going to this club?" She asked ambiguously, hoping they were. Robin nodded the affirmative, smiling at her in frank admiration. "No wonder John wanted you around" he laughed.

Suddenly Will spoke up shyly, but Djaq noticed they all turned to listen. "We're going the wrong way, we've passed The Camp."

"Trust me ummm…Phil, I have checked all the houses so far. None of them are called this name." Djaq spoke confidently but knew she had made a mistake as the gang started giggling, even Much.

"Yes I know that, but The Camp is not a house, it's a…"

"A clearing." Robin finished the sentence, pointing to the clump of trees on the far side of the park stretching away from them. A tiny light emitted from it and the faint sound of singing could be heard.

Once again Djaq wanted to strangle herself, she was normally so in control, so focused and knowledgeable. "Ohhh, I-I see, lets…go them shall we?" She trotted off, Robin falling into step beside her and a forgiving Much flanking her other side. Robin asked about school so far and made her laugh with his gentle jokes.

Allen leaned over and whispered in Wills ear. "Look mate, I know you are gagging for it but if she doesn't even know your name can I…y'know?" Will rolled his eyes at his friend. "I am not gagging for it Allen, you are. I'm not really interested." The statement was greeted by a worried silence.

"Will…you're not ummm, gay are you?"

"N-no no, Allen please…" He stuttered in embarrassment.

Before Allen could reply the others called to them to hurry up as the group moved towards the clearing.

It turned out the "small clump of trees" were rather larger, more of a wood really. But the light was strong enough to guide them into The Camp.

"Blimey…" someone whispered reverently as the five of them gazed at the sight before their eyes.

Instead of a proper building or even clearing, was a large, grotty and utterly unexpected…tennis court.

The net had long been taken down and grass grew in cracks. Tarpaulin was stretched over one end to create a simple shelter and a few mats lay scattered around. It was deserted but for two men smoking under the makeshift roof, hidden in the gloom. One waved them over, a beer can in his hand.

"What do you want huh?" John yelled at them, he thankfully didn't sound drunk, just surprised.

"Remember us, from lunch? It is Robin!" Shouted Robin, as they came closer to John, who squinted then laughed heartily.

"Robin Hood? And the other boys? Great to see you lads, ah…Djaq?"

"Yes, it is I" Djaq nodded, smiling. The other unknown man scowled. "Going to introduce me then?" John chuckled. "This is Robin, Will, Allen, ummm Much and Djaq. Found the boys having a massive punch-up and later Robin helped me put some rowdy toe-rags in line. Saw Djaq put a sixth former in a headlock." He breathed out heavily, clearly unused to saying so much, "And this is Roy, fellow groundskeeper." Much remembered seeing him around the school.

"So, not being funny but this club thing yeah…" Allen looked around pointedly. "Anyone else coming?"

"You're all early; most don't come until eleven, half past." Said Roy, shaking his head. "They bring all sorts but what can you do?" He shrugged.

"Still, come and sit down over here." John walked towards the canopy and the others followed in. "Beer?" Allen and Much accepted but the other three declined. Robin felt bold enough to broach the question he had been wondering all night.

"Is Guy Gisborne and errrm, Marian Fitzwalter coming?" He deliberately ignored the muffled giggles behind him. John nodded and Roy said "most likely. Why, got a bone to pick with them?"

"Yea, something like that." Robin gazed out into the night. "He 's got a bone alright." Sorted Allen, causing Will and Djaq to blush and stare at their shoes and Much to punch him in the arm. Hard.

Will sensed his unease and turned to the older men. "This place is incredible, how..?" "Glad you asked that." John said, launching into a brief history. "It's almost overgrown but it's the best."

"Used to belong to the house up yonder" Roy enthused as he took over the story. "But it was forgotten until three years ago, old student found it. Told us and well…" he spread his arms wide. "It is, was, perfect. Locals are a bit scared but hey."

Suddenly Djaq stiffened. "Can you here that?" She hissed at them. "Yeah…someone's coming. Loads of people." Will stated, tilting his head. Sure enough, the sound of laughter echoed through the trees.

"Oh Guy, you really are the best." A female voice floated over to them as the rabble grew closer.

John turned to Robin gravely. "Sounds like yer man. But I won't have any violence okay, play nice."

"Guy doesn't know the meaning of playing nice! Have you seen what he did to Will?" Robin growled and swung round as his new worst enemy and the girl he was falling in love with (plus lots of henchmen) burst into The Camp.

Sorry if you were hoping for the culmination in this chapter but I wanted to experiment with the setting and how Djaq slotted in. Hopefully some suspense has been built up and you like the camp too. Oh and review please, I can read traffic and lots of you aren't!

Love and peace etc. Will try to get some Robin/Marian angst in the next chapter and some violence too.

Mindy

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