Alyssa didn't want to talk about that "Have you got the clothes ready?" she asked trying to divert the conversation and it worked "Yes, I'm going to go tonight" Marian enthused with a sparkle in her eyes at the thought of seeing Robin again. Alyssa smiled wishing she could go to.
Alyssa walked into Maid Marian's room and they switched outfits, dressed as a maid, Marian did Alyssa's hair and Alyssa did Marian's hair. When they were ready Marian put boys clothes in a basket and snuck out of the castle while Alyssa took her place.
Robin waited in the bushes as Marian came running out-of-town. Marian looked so pretty when she was running Robin thought to himself as she came up "Hey Marian," he passes her some water "We must go fast before we're spotted" she nods gulping down as much water as she can and they sprint off into the darkness.
When Alyssa got up the next morning a maid was already at her bed with a dress. Looking at the dress she was to wear Alyssa was glad that the maid would help her into it. The dress was the most beautiful dress she had ever worn Alyssa thought to herself once she had it on. It was long and blue the skirt flowed around her softly like water. She was almost sad that she would have to lose it when she left. Just after midday Alyssa collected some clothes for Marian and herself and packed them into the saddlebag with some food and climbed onto the horse.
Robin scanned the road looking for Alyssa. When he did see her he nearly gasped in shock she looked exactly like Marian. Alyssa climbed down from the horse and handed Robin the bags "Are you Maid Marian's long-lost twin?" he asks her, eyes twinkling with humour. Alyssa grins back "Something like that".
The Sheriff paced up the hall, where was Marian she was ment to be back a few minutes ago. The door opens and she rushes in her face worried but still beautiful "I'm sorry I'm late. I got caught by outlaws on the way back." She said looking downright miserable Sheriff could believe it and he hoped whatever happened between them can't have been good. Leaving him free for the taking. He smiled at her "You might want to get changed for tonight" Marian nods and hurries up the stairs edgar to get away.
Alyssa hurries up the stairs with a maid in tow to get ready for the party. The sleeves on the dress were short and exposed all her scars. Alyssa was going to have to hope that no-one would see them, she would have to stay in the dark.
Robin sat down next to Marian "Wish you were at the party tonight?" he asked her softly "I hated that party it's to celebrate one more day until the wedding." Marian said sadly "It's just.." she stops
"Just what?" Robin prompts gently
"The girl replacing me. What if she gets found out?"
"She chose to help, she knows what she's doing."
"But I don't want her sent to the dungeon again. He'll use her against me." Marian was getting worked up, it hurt Robin to see her so upset so he changed the topic.
The Sheriff watched Marian at the party she was standing in a dark corner a look of pure agony on her face. He smiled in joy at her discomfort and crossed the room to join her. Grabbing her hand he pulled her into the light and saw the scars. He had been tricked, fuming with anger he danced with the imposter and pretended to be nice knowing the guards would take care of her when no-one was around.
Thank you for your encouraging reviews beth and Tera Nova.
beth-your review has to be one of my favorites it was enlightening to read.
Tera Nova- I loved your review too. I hope this chapter is great like the others even if it is a little short.
I hope the ending to this chapter gives it some suspence
