Disclaimer: If I owned Robin Hood I'd live somewhere nice in the UK. Preferably Scotland. With a nice Scottish boy. With a nice accent. And a nice body. And…I need to stop. You get the point.

I was thrown from my house. "Oh, it must be a slow day if you are all coming to me and tossing me around like this."

Gisborne sneered down from his position on the saddle. "We've already found weapons from the cooper for Robin Hood. We're just here to make sure you do not supply him with clothes."

I gave a tired sigh and got to my feet brushing myself off. "Gisborne, honestly. I hardly have time to myself with all the work I do. Why would I end up doing work for free? I doubt Robin and his outlaw gang would have money to pay me. I don't have enough to do charity work."

Gisborne sniffed taking in my appearance. I couldn't hide how tired I was and for once it helped me. "Fine. I'll be on my way, but Siobhan you know I do not like you. Don't make me come after you a second time."

I held my tongue and merely nodded. The last thing I needed was to get locked away for saying something smart to Gisborne. Marian's help only went so far. Making fun of Gisborne in front of his guards and even Marian's persuasion couldn't help me.

I watched as he rode away a cage behind him filled. Luke, the cooper, and his apprentice were in the back. His apprentice. Little John's son. Oh dear, this was not a good thing.

Luke nodded to me as I hurried behind, the guards in front of the cage unable to see me. His voice was low and he spoke hurriedly. "Siobhan, bring word to Robin. They found the bows, we're all in danger. Please, if he can't get me tell him to rescue the boy. There is only one bow left hidden. Beneath the hay on the roof. Please Siobhan send help."

I nodded moving away from the caged wagon and hurrying back to my cottage. This was not good at all. It was one thing to capture those loyal to Robin; it was another to realize they were making weapons. Worst of all they had Little John's son who held his father's name. Little John was not going to be pleased when he heard of this.

"I'm guessing Little John already knows."

Robin groaned sitting up. "Don't speak so loud."

I had found Robin lying on the ground on my way to the camp. Looked like Little John had knocked him out after seeing his son taken away. "I should probably let you know they captured him."

Robin looked and me and sank back down. "No…"

"Robin thank God we-Siobhan?" Allan sped to a halt in front of me Will catching up to him. They were running which meant they did something around the castle. With the way taxes were being collected lately my guess is that one of their drop offs was nearly stripped of their recent money. I'm sure they went on to assault any guard nearby. I had seen them do it before, and it truly was a like a show. Without joke, Allan usually bowed before running away from the reinforcements that would pour out of the castle.

I frowned. "The two of you put on another show again didn't you."

Allan smirked. "The crowd enjoys it when we beat up the guards."

Will pushed forward catching his breath. "That's not the point. Robin, Little John's been-"

"Captured I know." Robin stood up. "Siobhan's already filled me in on that much. His son was taken away."

Allan helped Robin up and we all approached the edge of the forest meeting Djaq and Much. We filled them in on the happenings of the day and decided action must be carefully planned. It wasn't just about saving John today. This was going to take time to do it right.

I gave Robin a frown. "Couldn't we just arrest me? I mean, honestly. Gisborne hates me enough."

Robin laughed fixing the guard helmet on his head. "Nice try Siobhan, but Will's just a better option. If the Sheriff saw you, he'd just smack you around and let you go. No way is he getting rid of the one person who can properly dress him."

Will laughed throwing his hood on. "Robin's got a point. Plus, if I get the chance I'll be able to have a nice chat with your good friend Tobias."

I gave Djaq a look. "I honestly hope they pick on you this much."

Allan shook his head. "Not a chance. You don't live with us. Djaq has a better opportunity to kill us in our sleep."

Djaq smiled. "He has a point."

I smiled turning back to Allan. "And I have better options to poison you with. You know if some dyes are not washed properly position in the clothing can seep into your skin and kill you slowly."

Allan gaped open mouthed and looked as if he'd like nothing else than to rip his clothes off.

I laughed and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. "But where would the fun be in that?"

Will shook his head and gave my rump a smack ushering me away. "Go do something useful. Annoy someone else."

Robin laughed and called after me. "Better yet keep Marian out of trouble."

"Please explain to me why Robin's orders to you are always 'Keep Marian out of trouble'. Honestly."

I gave her a look. "Because you usually try doing something stupid to outshine Robin?"

"That is not…I mean that is terrible to say and…"

I took a bite of an apple I had purchased in the square. "You were saying?"

"Well…I have a proposition for you anyway."

I groaned. "Marian, must we do this again?"

"Yes."

I shrugged my shoulders and took the cuff key out of my hair handing it to her.

"Siobhan, how…"

"Marian I've known you long enough to read your mind, that's how I knew. As for how I got it, the guards should be more careful as to keeping keys out of sight. I picked this off one of them down in the market."

She nodded taking the key and heading toward the dungeons. Before we got down a guard met up with us giving an amused look to us. "And where do you ladies think you're going?"

Marian stood straighter. "I heard there were families down there with children. I wanted to make sure they had enough food, at least enough water." When the guard frowned, she drew up a secret smile. "I also heard about the wild man. I was hoping to get a look at him."

The guard gave a small laugh, but shook his head. "No. I can't let you in. Sorry." With that, he closed the door in our faces.

Marian turned to me with a huff. "Well? Do you at least have some sort of plan?"

"Well how about…"

"Marian. What are you doing here?" Guy appeared behind us.

I took the key from Marian, hiding it in the candle stand behind my back while Gisborne was distracted. Mustn't let him think Marian would do anything like rescuing prisoners, he might get a tad upset at that.

Gisborne nodded spotting me. "Siobhan."

I gave a tight smile. "Sir Guy, always a pleasure."

Marian gave Gisborne a smile. "Well I am sure you are busy so Siobhan and I will return to my room if you don't mind."

Gisborne nodded and stepped to the side.

I gave a sigh as I looked at the front tree with people huddled under it. I knew that cloak. That was Will's cloak. Oh damn they hadn't gotten him into the dungeons. "Uh, Marian. I think we may have a situation down there."

She looked over spotting Will and took my arm. "Let's stay in the room for a bit. Gisborne is going into the forest shortly, we'll be able to sneak him out."

"But Marian, Robin is-"

"I don't care what Robin says or is doing. We can do this ourselves."

I fell silent following her. Robin and Allan were guarding Will. All I was going to say was she just needed to make some story about there being room in the dungeon to bring Will down, but whatever made Marian happy. Where was the fun in bursting her bubble? It was much more amusing to see her face when she realized she and Robin still thought along the same wavelength.

Gisborne and Robin came into the room; Robin dressed as a guard carrying Marian's belongings from her horse.

Gisborne dismissed Robin and gave me a look. "Siobhan, could you possibly give Marian and I a few moments?"

I nodded, tossing my apple core into a waste bin next to Marian's desk. I slipped past the door and stood next to Robin, pressed against the wall, speaking softly. "You know that is a good look for you."

Robin glared at me intent on hearing all of Gisborne's wooing.

"You know you're simply going to drive yourself mad listening to everything he says to her correct?" Robin's glare grew and he placed a hand over my mouth so he could listen to what was going on.

"We should be spending more time together so that we can understand each other better."

Gisborne's words made me bite my lips. I wanted nothing more than to burst out laughing. Robin, however, didn't seem to find this funny. His fists were clenching and unclenching next to me.

A point for Marian for pushing Gisborne away as he went in for the kiss. He turned toward the door and I flew back taking position sitting on the wall while Robin disappeared behind a tapestry in Marian's room.

Gisborne nodded once to me and shut the door behind him. "Marian said she wanted to rest."

I inclined my head. "I plan on letting her rest Sir Guy. I just need to gather my satchel from inside." I smiled as he walked away in a huff.

Marian opened the door and looked around for Robin. Apparently, I was the only one who noticed he snuck in. She gave a little frown and let me in the room before her.

"Please, don't send me away." Robin smiled at Marian stepped out of his hiding place. Marian's face lit up as she saw him.

I curled my lip. "You two are terribly sickening, you know that?"

Marian shook her head and shooed me away.

I paused at the door looking toward Robin. "Shall I keep and eye on Allan and Will?"

Robin nodded and smiled at Marian.

In their own little world those two. Good for them.

I ran forward as they dragged Alice toward the dungeons and her son. "You cannot be serious?"

The Sheriff smiled. "One bad apple, might as well punish the whole barrel."

I stepped forward in Gisborne's face without thinking. "You are despicable. The woman has not done anything to either of you. Her boy didn't even do a thing. Punish the cooper not the woman and child."

Gisborne raised a hand to strike me but the Sheriff grabbed his hand. "Gisborne, Gisborne do you ever learn? This is my seamstress you must stop beating her about. I do not want eye damaged or blindness. Come even you have to appreciate all the fine work she has done. Just lock her up with these others against the tree for the night. Maybe that'll settle her down." The Sheriff grinned at me. "Now you can never say I have never done anything for you Siobhan." With that, he walked up the stairs whistling.

Gisborne glared and motioned to one of the guards to lock me up.

Allan hurried forward and sat me next to Will. Another guard shackled me correctly, much to the displeasure of the other two.

Once everyone was in their own corner Allan and Will both looked at me glaring.

I attempted to cross my arms then realized I didn't have that much motion. I bowed my head picking a thread on my skirt instead. "All right, so maybe it wasn't the best move."

Robin walked down the steps and over to where we were all standing now. "Will, I…Siobhan…what are you doing here?"

I smiled. "Apparently you can't leave me alone for too long."

Robin sighed turning to Will. "I give you credit for watching out for her all these years my friend."

Will scowled at me turning back to Robin. "So you're going to leave me locked here all night?"

"Yes."

"You're meant to say no. We're here to free you stuff like that."

"Don't worry there's a good reason for it. Well two since Siobhan is now here."

I grinned at Will squeezing his hand. "You get to make sure none of the men under this tree try anything."

Will's voice turned to that low, rumbling tone I knew only too well. "Siobhan."

"I was merely kidding, I promise. Unless Tobias comes, then we'll have problems."

Robin waved his hand. "You two can argue after." He placed the lock pick in Will's hands. "Now, take this lock pick. Tomorrow morning, during this Festival of Pain, you will help John and these other prisoners escape. You can leave Siobhan locked up if you like."

I frowned, slumping back down the tree. "That hurt Robin."

He waved his hand again. "Allan stay here. I'm going to find Much and Djaq and tell them of the new plan."

Allan shrugged to Will and ruffled my hair. "You have to learn to hold your temper."

I growled. "I do hold my temper. I'm just in a very bad mood okay?"

Will sat next to me looking me over carefully. "Why such a bad mood?"

I shrugged wrapping my arms around my knees.

I felt Allan move away as Will took my chin. "Siobhan what's wrong?"

I gave a sigh looking into his eyes. "I'm tired Will. I'm always tired."

It meant something that Will understood what I meant. He nodded kissing my temple and leaning me against his body. He understood how much I hated the feeling of being tired. It made me feel defeated, as if I was worthless or something. I did not enjoy the feeling of uselessness. Above all, it scared the hell out of me.

Will spoke softly into my hair. "Everything will be all right. We are going to figure out a way to settle things so you can rest easier."

I looked up at him cheek pressed against his chest. "I know you will. I trust you on that, I just…sometimes…"

"Sometimes what?"

"Sometimes I wish I could just be in the forest with you."

A shadow passed over Will's face. "Siobhan…"

"Siobhan?"

I looked up seeing whom else but Tobias walking over. It seemed the universe decided to pick today to pick on me. I moved away from Will, not as slow as look lingering, but not as fast as to look guilty. I was more at a speed where I looked as if I had been waken from a sleep or just seemed sick.

"Tobias. Nice to see you. Not entirely sure why you have that look on your face though."

His face reddened as he came over hand gripping the hilt of his sword. "What are you doing here and who is this?"

I sat up straighter elbowing Will to stay quite. When it came to negotiations and staying out of trouble I would always be better with words. "Well, I'm here for speaking out of turn per usual. The Sheriff decided instead of knocking me around leaving me here for the night would be just as good. This man is being kind enough to let me rest my head on his arm because I am not feeling well."

Tobias stood there looking to Will for conformation.

I slid my eyes and saw the muscle working hard in Will's jaw. He knew it was smarter to follow what I said, but it was going to pay a price for him to not do or say anything with Tobias just standing there. "I'm just making sure the lady is well. Wouldn't want anything to happen to her. Reminds me of my own lady."

Tobias relaxed slightly. "Your own lady?"

"Aye, sir."

"Well then. I best be on my way." He turned to Allan. "Keep an eye, make sure none of Robin Hood's men try and release any of these prisoners."

Allan nodded and grunted.

Tobias looked at me with a mock smile. "Maybe this will finally teach you to keep your place. See how your former love lives and realize you could have it so much better if you just accept him gone."

Will reached for my sleeve but it was too late. My mouth had already opened in protest. "He is not gone as long as I remember him. He's always with me. I do not accept defeat as easily as some. Know that Tobias. It may one day save your life."

Tobias' eyes flared with some unknown emotion. He turned on his heel and walked out without so much as another look back at me.

Will looked at me with a mix of pride and frustration. "You know, I'm glad I am not the only one who you torment daily."

I curled into his arms with a sigh. "You should know by now that's just in my nature."

"A very tiresome one you are."

I grinned wickedly. "So tell me about this other lady of yours."

Will groaned leaning his head into the tree trunk. "You never stop do you?"

"It's not in my nature."

Will moved closer to me in the crowded room. His fingers found mine behind my back and moved slowly up to work on picking the lock on the cuffs.

I gripped his hand for a moment looking at him. "Maybe Robin was right and you should leave me cuffed."

Will gave me a look. "It won't look odd at all if we uncuff everyone but you. No. I'm uncuffing you just like the others. Plus I don't want you vulnerable just incase the Sheriff decided to take it out on anyone left in the room. No, everyone evacuates."

I sighed and took the pick from him and finished picking the lock before passing it to the man next to me.

The Sheriff had left me chained and brought me into his torture room with the others. He said he didn't want to have me injured. He just wanted me to stay for the show. Marian was forced to stay as well, but because of her father's title behind held against will meant not leaving her chair. Of course, she had a little minor disagreement when she first saw me locked up, but she had settled since then. I think she felt a bit better knowing Will was beside me and would likely throw me to the ground if I tried something foolish.

John's family was thrown before the coals and I could feel Will freeze next to me. We both watched as John closed his eyes against the scene and his fists opened and closed against the plank about his neck. He stood up screaming as the guards attempted to placed both his wife and son's faces into the coals. The wood about his neck broke and splintered about.

I couldn't help it when my jaw dropped. I always know John to be extraordinarily strong, but…bloody hell. I watched as he took out the guards.

"Charity starts at home Vaizey!" Robin appeared at the banister throwing coins down to everyone below. People jumped from their chairs and even the guards threw themselves toward the money.

Allan dumped a bag of coins and hurried down the stairs to Will. "Had a good night sleep?"

Will threw off the cuffs and proceeded toward the nearest guard, shouting to the others to listen to his command. He had a second to look at Will before a fist knocked him backward.

I let the cuffs fall from my wrists, rubbing them slowly and standing by Will. "I take it you feel better now?"

Will nodded with a smile. "Very much so. We'll have to hurry. Gisborne and Tobias will have found the grain has replaced the coins by now. They're probably breaking down the door as we speak."

I nodded and moved about helping prisoners stand up and ushered them toward the doors. John lifted Luke onto his shoulders as Robin went to drag the Sheriff toward one of his own devices.

I watched Alice fall and ran to help her. "Come on I'll show you the quickest way out. John, stand on the other side of your mother okay?"

The boy nodded making sure his mother didn't wobble too much.

I looked over my shoulder at Little John. "You've got him okay?"

"Yes, hurry Siobhan. I want to get them to the woods as quickly as possible."

I nodded walking outside. Will appeared and unlocked the ankle shackle that was causing Alice's lack of balance.

Alice smiled to us and hurried ahead after her son and the others.

Will took my elbow, steering me the same way. "We need to have a talk."

I nodded. "I know, but do you think we can get out of here first?" I watched as the door opened and pushed him into the alley where the others were hiding as Gisborne led his men inside the castle.

Robin checked around after the last guard headed inside and motioned us out the front gates.

I looked over my shoulder and for a moment, I swear I thought I saw Tobias watching me from the highest window.

Alice took my hand as she climbed into he carriage that would take her and the others away. "Siobhan, you take care of yourself okay?"

I nodded. "You know I will of course. Is there anything I can do for you?"

She smiled. "You watch over John and the others. Remind them that they are appreciated no matter what happens. If you need anything at all do not hesitate to send word all right?"

I nodded and stepped aside as the cart began to move.

"Oh and Siobhan?"

"Yes, Alice?"

"You're mother would be so proud."

I waved goodbye and stood with the others watching Little John.

The great man took a giant sigh and put his tag back around his neck looking at us. He pointed behind him to the retreating carriage and his son. "Him I am proud to know." He took a look at the lot of us and shook his head coming forward. "You I'm stuck with."

Will nudged me forward taking a path that would loop around the camp and back to my cottage. "I still want to have that talk with you."

"I figured as much."

"You don't sound too pleased."

"Will whenever you want to talk it's usually because you are going to attempt to talk me out of something."

"Under the tree the other day you said something I did not like."

"Let me guess. It was when I told you that sometimes I wish I could be in the forest?"

"Yes…"

I sighed taking a seat on a falling log to Will would have to stop moving and look at me. "Will, you cannot make me stop wishing that sometimes. I know it's for the best that I stay in the village, but allow me sometimes to wish. I know I can't join you we've had this discussion hundreds of times."

Will squatted in front of me taking my hands. "Then why do you keep saying it?"

"Because Will, I get lonely. In case you haven't noticed a good amount of the people left that I do get along with have had to move to other villages. I still see you yes, but…sometimes I hate the fact that before Robin came I could wake up and go see you every morning. On holiday you and your father didn't have to work and we could go lay under the willow, or head down to the stream for the day. Yes I know I'm being both selfish and childish, but I am lonely. I feel so distant from Marian, even now. She's divided so terribly between Robin and Gisborne. She'll never admit it but she does love Robin with all her heart. Yet, I can see in her eyes she cares for Gisborne. She does not love him as she does Robin, but she does not like seeing how the Sheriff treats him. I just…I feel isolated from everyone."

Will took my hands again looking into my eyes. "Siobhan tell me what to do. Tell me anything I can do to make this better for you and I will do it. I know this is hard for you, it's hard for me too. I see you standing behind your cottage some nights just looking into the darkness. I don't like seeing you there alone. I have to stop myself from running toward you and keeping you inside. But I know above everything else that we can make it. You and I can make it until the king comes home. We both know it."

I nodded sliding off the log and into his waiting arms. "I know. Just promise me that if something happens in the village I can stay at camp. Promise you won't make me move to another village."

Will moved my face to look at me fully and smiled. "I promise. How could I keep an eye on you if you were miles and miles away?"

A/N:

Yay a better update. I know I suck sometimes. It's not easy being me though, you have to understand that.

And my thanks:

PetiteDiable: haha hey if I was stuck in a forest like Will with no other female interaction besides Djaq (who could kill him in his sleep if she didn't like his advances) I'd grab any opportunity I could too.

Cowgirl: Thanks as always. I know I wish I was in the UK. I'm impatient so I watch the episodes online and oh damn I love Will and Allan more than life. Yes, I admit I still adore Allan, you can't not love him. Anyway, Siobhan is indeed Irish. As for religion, it's a bit tricky. Her mom was born in Ireland as past chapters tell so she grew up with the Irish traditional religion and her father's Christianity. She prefers her mom's views of the Celtic religion to her father's religion. However, as you see she's open to religions and she never really condescends someone's religion. If you have any other questions I'd be happy to answer them, I want to do a thing about her whole self but I'm just sneaking it in here and there. I don't want to get away from the whole plot fully, so we find out snags about her every chapter.