Today is a good day
'Robin stop fidgeting..' John cuffed Robin by the back of his head making him yelp and duck suddenly.
'Ow...Knock it off John'
Robin stood up again smoothing out his best clothes, god he was nervous though
He was stood with John and Will behind him and Much stood to his side near to the river by camp.
The trees lightly decorated with the fresh signs of new flowers blooming in the spring air. Light decorations followed around the trees with an archway of flowers directly in front of Robin now.
Tuck stood directly infront of him and smiled. 'Every groom is nervous on his big day...are you even more so as you never quite made it the first time'
Robin knew he was teasing him, but god had he mentioned he was nervous?
If things had been fair he would've been marrying Marian in the church at Loxley, then sweep her off her feet and take her to bed in Loxley Manor, his family home.
Instead the reality was he would wed Marian in the forest, at Tuck's hand and then tonight they would consummate the marriage under the stars. Ok it wasn't the worst that could happen, he would rather be marrying Marian in a pig sty if he had to rather then a couple of months ago believe her to be dead.
'What if...'
'What if she changes her mind, or punches you in the face like she did to Guy' Much chipped in rather unhelpfully.
'Thanks Much...what if I don't make her happy'
Robin started to fidgit again pulling at his fresh green tunic, pulling it down at his neck pulling it lower over his waist as though it would stretch.
He earned himself another smack round the head.
'OW.. John!'
'What.. play it cool Robin, she loves and adores you.. She knows what shes walking into, and when the King returns you'll get your pardon..
'And I'll get my Bonchurch' Much sighed happily in the background where he too received a smack round the head from John .
'Ow' ..
'..you'll get your pardon then you and Lady Marian can go...do whatever you lovey dovey couple want to do.'
Robin nodded and pulled at his sleeves again, he noted John about to smack him behind the head one last time so he ducked.'
'Hah..Missed'
Although he didn't expect Will to be beside him and strike him himself.
'Ow!..Not you too'
Will smirked and shook his head 'Well someones got to quieten you lot...Your brides coming'
Robin span round and felt the breath escape his body, his eyes entranced by the sight he saw before him.
Marian.
She was dressed in a white gown, embroided with green leaves. A veil also of the same pattern decorated with wild flowers.
She was as Robin stared, more beautiful then he had ever seen her.
Robin was speechless for a moment, and before he knew it Marian was next to him, her hand in his.
'Hello'
Robin was still a little overwhelmed and it was all he could think of saying.
Marian gave a little smirk, eyes bright and happy. This should have been their wedding years ago, but things had happened and at least -through all the odd- they would get their happy ending now.
'Finally..after all these years I manage to silence you'
Robin smiled and shook his head. What on earth was he going to do with her. His fiesty Marian.
Tuck read through the vows, which the young loved up couple repeated back without hesitation. The exchange of rings went smoothly, unlike what had happened when Marian had almost been wed to Guy.
And then in what felt like no time at all – and to the cheering of the men, with petals raining down upon the newly wed pair- Robin and Marian were wed.. And it was the best day of his life.
As they walked arm in arm, Robin had got his cheeky side back, he leant down to whisper in Marian's ear.
'You know after the feast...and the dancing..I think its about time you lost that Maid status...dont you? '
Marian looked back mouth open in mock horror, but there was a cheeky glimmer in her eyes. 'Loxley you dirty tease.'
'Only for you dear wife'
'Wife' The word sounded good that Robin couldn't help but give a cheeky smile, daydreaming for a moment.
His daydream was broken with Marian tugging at his arm
'Robin.. come on...we've got an awful lot of dancing to do tonight..before /anything/ else happens '
Now she was the one teasing as they made their way to the beautifully decorated forest surroundings. Food was strewn across tables all neatly decorated with ribbons and flowers, as huge see through material hung from trees creating a beautiful light in the woods. The rich smell of food and flowers made the scene all the more spectacular and beautiful though Robin only really had eyes on Marian
A select few people along with the men had been allowed to attend the wedding, including those who could play musical instruments. With a light cheery romantic tune hanging in the air as the players played, and Robin grabbed hold of his wife and started to dance- gaze completely engaged into Marian's eyes. Soon enough everyone else joined in beside them. Will holding Jaq, John dancing with Bethan from the village. Much too had managed to find a girl to dance with. But Robin didn't notice he only had eyes for Marian.
'I wish we'd done this all those years ago, things would definitely have been very different'
Mmm quite, we might actually have been living in Loxley manor by now' Marian teased those bright blue eyes of hers staring lovingly back into Robin's
'Ouch...and here was me thinking you'd follow me anywhere, but you were only here for my manor and title ..Tut tut m' lady. '
Marian rolled her eyes and raised a hand to her husbands nose, before pretending to admire the ring. ' I prefer you without all that, it makes you seem...less arrogant, and this is so much nicer then the last one you got me'
Robin acted offended before he chuckled and pulled Marian into a dive..'Me...arrogant...I don't think that me and arrogant have ever been introduced You must be thinking of someone else...Now forget all that, and let today be about a fresh start...you and me, no other worries.
Marian smiled and leant forward to kiss her handsome outlaws lips 'No other worries...you and me Robin ..no other worries''
Sadly unbeknown to the two of them, as the Sheriff put his new evil plan into action- this was not the case, and Marian and Robin had every reason to worry.
Author's Notes: Firstly apologies for the 6 month(ish) gap, so many people were looking forward to the wedding and I feel it falls a little short .I have been massively busy with work and getting an actual sci-fi novel published (I blame Doctor Who) so apologies if this isn't up to standards, but I feel like the wedding should go well and obviously with the sinister plot of the Sheriff hanging over their shoulders. More to be uploaded soon. I appreciate comments ,and as always your patience x
