Djaq watched out the window of the carriage as they circled the woods, relaxing as the wind blew through her hair

I just want to apologise for how long I took to update. I was living at a friends house for a week and I've been to busy reading you're stories. SORRY!:(

Djaq watched out the window of the carriage as they circled the woods, relaxing as the wind blew through her hair. She sighed and rested her chin on the edge of the window.

"Are you ok?" asked Will, though Djaq could tell by the tone of his voice that he wasn't worried.

"I'm fine. I'm just wondering weather this will work. Back in acre, when I went anywhere I had to cover my face and I wasn't allowed to speak in front of men. In the forest I wear trousers and live with men. How am I meant to combine the two?"

"Exactly like that. Combine them."

Djaq turned to face Will, her eyes questioning.

"I know" she said, playing with the pearls around her neck. "But which parts do I keep? I can't exactly walk around in veils, nor can I walk around in trousers."

"I think Marian solved all your clothing dilemmas. You've got enough clothes to last you a month. And you just take the best parts of the you from Acre and the you from Sherwood and combine them. Like, you can keep the modesty and politeness of Acre, but add the feisty, witty side of you from Sherwood."

Djaq smiled at him, amazed at the way he had been able to solve her problems and calm her down. "I guess all I have to worry about now is coping with this carriage ride." The ride was becoming bumpy, and she was beginning to feel sick.

"You can sleep if you want." Will murmured, watching as Djaq closed her eyes and slowly fell asleep.

--2 hours later--

The carriage rattled over the cobblestones of Nottingham, finally arriving at the doors of Nottingham castle. Will gathered the still sleeping Djaq in his arms and left the carriage, walking towards the sheriff.

"My lord Sheriff" he said, as he bowed as well as he could without waking Djaq. "I am Lord William of Soverent and this is my fiancée, Lady Saffiya. We are here to attend your ball in honour of King Richards's birthday." They had decided to use they're own names, though they used Will's full name and Djaq's true name.

"Pleasure" the Sheriff draweled, obviously bored. "We did not realise you would be bringing your fiancée, so I am afraid you will have to share a room until provisions are made."

Inwardly Will gulped, but outwardly he simply smiled. "As long as provision is made soon, that will be fine. If you could show me to our rooms now, my fiancée must sleep. Travelling does not agree with her, and she will be tired. If our luggage could be brought up that would be greatly appreciated."

The sheriff just nodded, and Guy lead them to their rooms.

"This will be your room" he growled, opening a door to reveal a large room with a double bed in the centre, a table and chair in one corner and a fire crackling merrily in the hearth.

"Your luggage will be brought up soon" he growled as he left, slamming the door behind him.

Once guy had left Will placed Djaq gently on the bed, pulling the covers over her. She mumbled something in her sleep and curled up, holding tightly to Will's hand. He tried to pull it free but she held on, and he decided to stay there and let her sleep.

--3 hours later--

Will was woken by the sound of a rock hitting the window. Realising that Djaq had released his hand he stood up and stretched, walking over to the window. He looked down and saw 5 cloaked figures standing below it. He whistled and one of the figures looked up. He stood out of the way as Robin fired an arrow into the bed frame. One by one the gang climbed up and sat around the room, all being careful not to wake Djaq.

"What's happened?" Will asked. The gang weren't meant to get there until the next day.

"Marian knows someone who will be able to help you get used to castle life. The rest of us just came along because we were bored." Robin answered as he pulled the rope up.

Marian slipped through the door, silently walking up the corridor, while the gang watched Djaq sleeping, her face peaceful and smile on her face. A few minutes later Marian returned with a petite, grey haired woman with sparkling green eyes.

"This is Marie. She was my nanny as a child and she works for the sheriff, cooking and keeping all the servants in line" Marian explained as she sat next to Robin, leaning her head against his chest.

"It's a pleasure to meet you" Maris said, smiling around at the gang. "So. Which of you am I looking after?" She asked, sitting on the bed, carefully avoiding Djaq, who was still asleep.

"Will" said Marian, as Will waved at Marie "and Djaq, she's the one sleeping."

At the mention of her name, Djaq began to wake up. She yawned, and rubbed her eyes, saw Marie and sat bolt upright.

"Who are YOU?" she asked, sounding shocked.

"I am Marie, and I am going to be looking after you."

"Right. Exactly how long have I been asleep for?" Djaq asked as she stood up, a wave of silk following her.

"About 5 hours" Will commented, checking the moons position.

Djaq said something in Arabic and went into the small bathroom that adjoined her room. They could hear water splashing, and it sounded like she was washing her face.

Marie made the bed and asked Marian "What is it you need me to teach them? The girl, you called her Djaq? She seems to be graceful enough to pass, and they both look respectable."

Marian stood up to help Marie to make the bed, ignoring her former nannies protests. "They need to know a bit more about the way of court. Djaq will need some help getting dressed, as some of her dresses are complicated. Also they both need to learn how to ballroom dance."

When she said this Will's mouth dropped open and they heard Djaq choke in the bathroom.

"Ballroom dancing? I can't dance!" protested Will, as Djaq walked back in.

"Once I'm finished with you, you'll be the best dances in England." Responded Marie.

"Now, you all need to leave. The sheriff is inviting all his guests for breakfast, and Djaq might not need to sleep, but I'd say Will does. Now shoo all of you." Marie shooed the outlaws out the window, before turning to Djaq and Will goodnight. She left the room, leaving Djaq and Will staring at each other.

Why didn't they think of Dancing?!