Previously on 'Of Sheriffs and Sisters':
"Now I remember why you kept Marian around." Lizzy said smiling smugly at the frown Robin sent her way and dodging the pillow Marian threw at her head.
"Sorry to break up this lovely reunion you all have going on, but the shipment from the Holy Lands arrives tomorrow, Robin." Much stated. The group calmed and quieted as Robin stood up, getting ready to make a plan.
Lizzy watched her brother circle the gang; smirking at the position of leadership he had received since she had last heard from him.
From Lord of Locksley to Lord of the Wood. Interesting change, she thought. She could still remember the days when he and Will would invent the stupidest games for her and Marian to go along with. Always trying to make them be the damsels in distress. That didn't last long, she concluded.
Robin continued to pace, working hard to come up with a good plan to commandeer this great shipment from the Holy Lands.
"Tomorrow morning, we place ourselves in pairs on each side of the North Road, where we know the shipment will be traveling. Whatever it is, it's very likely that it will be heavily guarded. We may have to fight." He began, still pace in a circle.
"This we do well." Little John commented, earning nods from the group and even the heavily concentrating Robin.
"Exactly, John. Group will each hide in a different part of the forest. Disguised of course." Robin continued when he was sure he had regained attention.
"You mean the trees or the bushes?" Much asked seriously, receiving glares from Djaq, John, Will and Robin. Marian, Allan and Lizzy were however enjoying the show Much provided, knowing full well that it would only get better.
"Finished?" Robin asked everyone. The group nodded, knowing they needed to be serious. "Ok. Pairs are Much and Djaq, myself and Will, and then Allan, Marian and John will be our trio. Perfect." He finished and clasped his hands together to go on, when Lizzy waved her hand from her seat on Allan's bunk. "Yes, dear sister?" Robin muttered sarcastically, nearly missing the kick Marian sent his way.
"Plan on including me in the fun?" Lizzy wondered. She was very confused as to why she hadn't been assigned a pair. "The pairs would be equal if I was there. Plus you'd have a better chance." She added, appreciating the nods of approval from around the circle.
"No." Robin simply answered. Lizzy's jaw dropped as she stood from her seat.
"No? I beg your pardon?" She asked, moving forward a few steps towards her older brother.
Definilty noble blood, Djaq thought as she watched the small girl stare Robin down. And definitely related to Robin. She smiled to herself at the last part.
"I said 'no'." Robin said, continuing his argument with Lizzy.
"Any why is that?" she wondered, narrowing her eyes and clenching her jaw.
"You shouldn't be fighting." Robin answered like the older brother that he was. Everyone but Lizzy and Robin exchanged looks at this statement, wondering what the difference was between Robin's wife and his sister fighting.
"You let Marian fight. And Djaq. Why can't I?" Lizzy challenged, crossing her arms over her chest angrily. Robin rolled his eyes up and looked at the ceiling, muttering under his breath.
"Sorry, Robin, could you repeat that? I don't think we all heard you." Marian asked, grinning smugly when Robin sent a glare her way and sighed.
"I said that it's just like a woman to think she's invincible, even so young." He told them all. Marian, Djaq and Lizzy all rolled their eyes and exchanged annoyed glances. "I think this was all your doing, Marian. If you hadn't been so defiant when we were younger…" He trailed off when he saw the angry look on his wife's face.
"You're blaming me for your sister's wish to fight? If she gets that from anyone, it's you." Marian argued. She stood up and made her way over to the two siblings. "All we ever did when we were little was play war. You know that. No wonder she was so good in the Holy Land." She continued. Lizzy smiled and sent her a thankful smile, which she returned before looking back at Robin. "Besides the fact that Lizzy is well capable of making a decision like this all on her own. She is not the eight year old you remember teaching to shoot an arrow." She added softly, making sure only the two siblings understood her.
"She's right Robin. I am eighteen; no longer a child. I have grown in my ten years of fighting and learning about the wars you 'men' go off to. I have seen things I know I shouldn't have. Lived through battles I sometimes wish I hadn't. It's been a long time, brother, and we have both grown up in that time." Lizzy said, earning sympathetic looks from everyone. Robin winced at the tone in his sister's voice, momentarily being reminded of their mother and the scolding's she used to give.
"Her, I definitely like." Little John commented. He chuckled at the smile Lizzy gave him.
"If she can stand up to Robin, she's got my vote." Djaq cut in. Everyone laughed, except Robin, when Lizzy flung herself down at Djaq and hugged her tightly.
"Just let her fight please, Master. You know your sister kind of scares me and I'm afraid of what she'll do if she isn't allowed to fight." Much pleaded with Robin. Lizzy bared her teeth and growled at him, laughing when he pulled back from her. Everyone looked quizzically at Much.
"Fine." Robin finally shouted, annoyed that his entire gang was against him. Lizzy clapped her hands happily and hugged him.
"See, big brother? That wasn't so hard. Plus, you know you won't be sorry." She told him. She kissed his cheek before sitting in the circle to play cards with the gang. Robin tapped Will on the shoulder and motioned to the corner.
"Make her a tag, Will. I have a feeling she's going to be here a while." He said, rubbing his hands over his face when the carpenter nodded and made his way back to the circle. Robin stayed in the corner, watching. His eyes focused on his sister as she laughed and smiled. Memories of their younger days flew through his mind, making him smile along with her. He sat down out of the circle and watched her for another moment. "Good to have you back." He whispered to no one. He leaned against the wall in his chair and began to plan their attack on the caravan tomorrow.
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"Gisbourne! Oh, Gizzy!" Sheriff Vaisey shouted from his desk. Guy entered the room solemnly and waited for instruction. "Oh, don't just stand there sulking Giz. Would you like to know what I have learned that is so important?" He continued, frowning playfully at Guy.
"I am sure you will tell me whether I want to know or not, my lord." Guy responded. The Sheriff sighed and threw his hands up in defeat at Gisbourne's bored tone. "I am sorry, my lord. I am intrigued; do go on." He corrected himself when the sheriff said nothing.
"Of course you are. Alright, since you asked so nicely, I'll tell you." The Sheriff consented. He stood from his desk and made his way to the window. "Our dear friend Robin Hood had a baby sister." He continued, smiling when Gisbourne just stood there. "And do you know what else, Gizzy?"
Gisbourne winced at the annoying nickname, but shook his head. "I do not, my lord." The Sheriff smiled, making Guy raise an eyebrow, wondering what had made him so excited.
"Rumor is that she is a very important messenger for the king." The sheriff said happily. Guy raised his eyebrow higher, smirking slightly. "And there's another rumor that she's on her way here. That means that she will find Robin before she comes here. So if we find Robin…" He trailed off, letting Guy take over the plan.
"We find the girl." Gisbourne understood completely. Sheriff Vaisey clapped his hands.
"Good job Gisbourne. Now, hopefully this little plan you've come up with to capture our annoying outlaw friend will work in our quest to find his little sister." He commented. Guy nodded and waited for further instruction. "Well, what are you standing there for? Don't you have somewhere you have to be tomorrow morning? Get a move on Giz." Sir Guy bowed and left, rolling his eyes as he went.
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In his room, Guy sat on the bed silently. Locksley was quiet and he had no one to give him any comfort or entertainment. No woman had caught Sir Guy's attention since Marian, and she had left him.
Tired and unhappy, Guy began to undress. He was muttering under his breath the entire time, not making sense to the servants passing in the hallway, but only to himself. He lay on the covers and closed his eyes, willing sleep to come quickly.
Tomorrow was going to be quite a day.
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Robin sighed happily from his bunk. Marian was curled into his side, sleeping peacefully. He could just see the outline of his sister, sleeping on the bunk Allan had offered her. He smiled as he looked around at his gang, all happy and peaceful. This was how it was supposed to be. Happiness and peace; two things Nottingham never saw very much.
Marian moved in her sleep, laying her arm over Robin's stomach and her head on his shoulder. Content that everything was fine, he closed his eyes. Before sleep overtook him, he thought about what they had planned for the caravan.
Tomorrow was going to be one heck of a day.
Author's Note: Thanks for reading this and I hope the longer chapter made you happy. This story has gotten a lot more hits than it has reviews and I don't really like that. So please review even if it's to say you didn't like it. I understand everyone has their opinions.
JustAnotherFallen--Thanks for the review again. I knew I needed to add something for Robin and his old friends to have done when they were younger. Hopefully you like what I did with this chapter. I also made it longer and I'm planning on doing so with every chapter. Hope you liked it.
Genevieve05--I'm glad you think Robin and Lizzy actually act like siblings. Of course it is kind of easy for me considering I have an older brother. I hope this chapter is to your liking as well and keep the reviews coming.
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