*I do not own any of the Robin Hood BBC characters.*
Chapter 6
"Robin!"
Robin Hood stopped in his steps when he heard his name from the cell at the far end. He retraced his steps. "Brooklynne! Why the devil are you in here?" He demanded as he leaned against the barred wall with both hands.
"I could ask you the same question?" Brooklynne said as she came to the bars. Guy stayed in the shadows. "They have captured Allan again and we are here to get him out. And you?"
"Robin there is no time for that. You must get us out of here. We must hurry!" Robin sighed, "I am always rescuing someone. Doesn't seem to matter to anyone else that I might have plans of my own, that I might enjoy going fishing or something… but noo… you all have to go get thrown in prison." Robin muttered.
"Will! Come get this door open." It took Will only seconds to have the door jiggled open. "Come on Brooke we don't have much time." Directed Robin using her childhood nickname.
"Not without Guy, Robin." Guy stepped out of the dark corner. "Gisbourne! What the devil Brooke? What do you mean 'not without Guy?' He is the enemy! I will not save Marion's murderer from death. I will not. How can you even ask? Now come on, our time is running short."
Robin was angry. How dare she even ask him such a thing!
"Hood, don't think I take pleasure in being rescued by you," snarled Guy, their old rivalry coming to the surface again.
Kate came running up to the group. "What is taking you so long? We are all going to get caught!" It was then she took in the scene before her. "What is going on here?"
Brooklynne ignored her and looked back at Robin, "look Robin, I do not leave without Guy. Let's deal with the differences outside. And Guy, please! You are not helping things. Now Move!" Brooklynne said determination in her voice.
Kate grabbed Robin's arm. "It has to be a trap Robin! Do not, I beg you." Guy spoke up in his defense, "It is not a trap. I am set to die two days from now. I am willing to join your side and fight against the Sheriff and Isabella. The Sheriff and Isabella have no reason to believe you would rescue me, this is not some sort of plot to lead me to your camp. I give you my word that I will not betray you." Kate turned on him with a snarl, "What do I care about your word… you take innocent lives, this is the only place you deserve to be."
Djaq urged them to move for fear that they would be caught."Djaq is right, we do not have time. Please let us discuss this on the outside. Robin you will not convince me to leave without him. So if you will not take him with us, then I will not come with you. I am just like Marion, stubborn and willing to fight for what I want."
Kate stepped in front of Robin, "leave her then! What is she to you anyway? You have no obligation to her! Is she worth letting that evil man out?" Robin studied the ceiling for a brief moment before looking at the two prisoners. He did feel obligated. Brooke was like a sister. They grew up together, the three of them were inseparable.
"Robin, we must leave now!" Much warned. Robin decided, "Alright he comes. But I am in command. You, young lady, have a lot of explaining to do once we are out. I am not happy with this. Now come, both of you."
They fled through the indoor latrines down into the human waste below. Brooklynne gagged at the smell as she landed into the muck. Thankfully they smelled so bad that no one wished to stop and question them.
After a hard ride they were safely hidden within the depths of Sherwood. The moment the horses came to a stop Robin, Kate and Guy were on the ground shouting at each other.
Robin turned to Brooklynne, "How could you befriend my enemy. Not just my enemy, but yours too! The murderer of Marion! What were you thinking? He is a man without conscience Brooklynne!"
"Robin how could you do this? It goes against everything we stand for! He is now able to hurt more people!" Demanded Kate.
"There is more to every situation than you realize! You have no idea what my life has been like. You have no right to judge me!" yelled Guy back at Robin. "At least I am not an outlaw!"
"Well you are now Gisbourne, how does it feel?" Robin threw back at him. Kate stomped off on her own.
"Enough!" Brooklynne shouted between the two men, "Your mothers would be ashamed of you! I will not discuss this in my present state. I am sore, and I smell much worse than a pile of manure. And I refuse to argue with or continue to listen to either of you while you smell as foul as a mule's ass. We will all wash and then talk." Brooklynne commanded in a voice that said she would not tolerate arguments.
Robin threw his hands in the air with exasperation. "I am sorry Brooklynne. Forgive our poor manners. We shall wash first and then beat each other's brains out," said Guy with a short bow in her direction. "It is Lady Brooklynne to you…" ground out Robin in Guy's direction.
Djaq showed Brooklynne down the steep slope to the flowing water below. The river was the closest water source to wash. It was warm outside and the cool water was refreshing. Brooklynne cupped the water with her hands and let it run down her face, washing all the grime of the past 24 hours from her tired body. She hadn't slept much since the previous night when she was caught by the sheriffs men taking food to the villagers. The sun was beginning to set on this very beautiful day and Brooklynne was ready to sleep. Though she knew it would be a while yet before that would be her luck.
Djaq had been quiet until now, leaving Brooklynne to her thoughts as she studied her. "My Lady," she began. "Please, call me Brooklynne or Brooke. Out here titles don't matter." Djaq smiled at her. "Ok, Brooklynne, this may be out of place for me to say, but as women we are able to pick up on things that men often miss. Correct me if I am wrong, but do you have feelings for Sir Guy?"
Brooklynne sighed, "I don't hide it well do I? Yes I do. I know it doesn't make sense. I know what he is and I know what he is capable of and yet I know that there is so much potential for him to be a good man. I think if he were given the chance and encouragement, he would make a strong just man. I have long watched him struggle with the Sheriffs orders of needless suffering. The Sheriff has a hold over Guy that demands loyalty from him. The Sheriff adopted Guy when he was a young boy. He didn't have much of a chance to be a good person…"
Brooklynne ducked underwater and came up. She wished she didn't have to leave the glorious feel of the water. But she knew she must or those men will have killed each other in her absence.
Djaq handed her a cloth to dry off her body. "If it means anything, I am happy for you. It is hard to find love in these times. I believe that love is a strong force that can turn even the hardest person. You are such a person that would love fiercely and fight passionately for what you want. I think you are perfect for Sir Guy and I will do what I can."
Djaq handed her a dress that belonged to Kate. "Here is a dress of Kate's. You can wear it until your dress dries. It may be a little long for you."
"Are you sure Kate is okay with this, I don't know that she likes me much right now. I hope to change that. I am hoping to change everyone's opinion of Guy over time."