Chapter 13- A quick dash and a unexpected kiss

Robin and Marian were over near the food table trying to keep Much from eating the entire banquet when they saw Gisborne with Elenora and Will. Both of their eyes widened in shock as they watched Gisborne put his hand on Will's shoulder. Marian whispered in a low voice to Robin, her mouth pressed against his ear.

"Robin, if he recognises Will, all of us are gone as will all hopes of peace."

Marian started to walk away but Robin grabbed her hand realising what she was about to do.

"No, I will not let you sacrifice yourself for this."

Marian took Robin's face in her hands and looked him in the eyes.

"Robin, if we blow this we may not get another chance. I will be careful, I promise."

She kissed him full on the lips, soaking up his sweetness, storing it up so she would not forget in case this did not work. She then turned and walked away from Robin.

Meanwhile Gisborne had Will by the collar breathing fiercely down his neck.

"Gisborne."

He turned and saw a young noblewoman with wheat coloured hair.

"Who are you?"

Marian smirked and pulled off her wig letting her dark hair fall around her shoulders. Elenora gave a little breath intake and Will brushed her fingertips to keep her surprise minimal. Gisborne's eyes widened as he stared at the woman who had left him at the altar weeks ago. The Sherriff surveyed the entire scene from his chair and broke Gisborne from his trance.

"After that outlaw!"

Marian broke into a run pulling out a sword from one of the guard's belts. Gisborne immediately dropped Will and ran after her along with the rest of Vasey's guards. June and Mary came running up to Elenora checking to make sure she was alright.

"Are you alright love?"

June enquired placing her hand on Elenora's shoulder. Mary looked around the room a little frantically. Elenora looked at her maids and pulled them close so only they could hear the words she spoke.

"You need to get Alan and Much out of here for the moment, it's not safe they may think there are more outlaws about."

They both turned and hastened to look for the two masked guards while Elenora turned to Will and spoke softly.

"Get Robin out of the castle and back to Sherwood do you understand. Make sure Little John has him because I don't want him doing anything stupid, ok?"

Her eyes looked worried and he ran off in search of Robin. She let out a sigh of relief whilst the Sherriff made his way over to her.

"Come your majesty, we must get you to safety until we catch the outlaws, wherever that one is Hood is never far behind along with his misguided men. You must come with me to my quarters where I can protect you."

Elenora nodded and proceeded to follow the Sherriff and his barrier of guards to his chambers.

Mary searched frantically for Much before finding him stuffing his face with banquet food.

"Much! You have to get back to the servants quarters before they start interrogating guests. Come with me."

Mary grabbed his hand and started to guide him through the throng of guests. Mary was not accustomed to this sort of excitement. A meek and placid girl with a knack for cooking, suddenly found herself feeling bold and a rush of adrenaline pumped through her veins. She liked Much very much, he always adored her cooking and could identify with living as a servant. She laughed a little when they ran down the stairs towards the kitchens and she felt free. Much watched her and considered how pretty she was. Although not an obvious beauty like Marian or the princess she did present a certain sparkle which made her appear glowing. Much turned and saw some guards coming towards them.

"Mary!"

Mary swung her head around and pulled him into a side pocket in the wall pulling him close. She then proceeded to kiss him so that the guards could make out neither of their faces. What started with an innocent distraction turned into something far deeper. His mouth widened to devour hers and her lips responded passionately. Soon the guards had passed them and the couple finally broke apart. Much looked flustered and Mary blushed.

"That was, well, that was you know... "

Mary smiled into his light blue eyes and said with a large grin on her face.

"Much, shut up."

Before pulling is neck down towards her so that they could continue collecting "honey."

Marian had been running for what seemed like an eternity, trying her best t dodge Gisborne. She had exited the castle and was running out of the gates of Nottingham when a pair of arms seized her.

"Gotcha."

Marian smelt the breath and struggled with all her might but was greeted with a small curved dagger at her throat.

"We need to talk."

Gisborne then pulled Marian into a side alley where he pinned her arms against a wall.

"You think I didn't know where you went when you disappeared? Did you think I was stupid? Marian, we could have had a life together, we could still have a life together, just come back to me, I could protect you."

"I will not marry a traitor, you lied to me Guy."

"And you think Hood less traitorous? He fights against everything we stood for."

"You mean you and the Sherriff."

"Marian why do you fight me when 'm trying to help you?"

"Help me how? You have put a dagger to my throat and pinned me to a wall. I guess that's why you have so few friends."

Gisborne's grip tightened around her arms and she winced in pain.

"I know you want me Marian, that's why you came here tonight, you couldn't stay away. You wanted me to chase you. If you like games, I could show you a few..."

He leaned in and kissed her cheek and in return she spat in his face.

"If I wanted to kiss a snake I'd go to the forest. I'm sure the snake will be far tenderer than you ever could."

"You forget, Marian darling, that I have all the power here. There is no way I'm letting you go a second time. You will be my wife, willing or no."

He yanked her off the wall and started to head out of the alleyway when a dark figure loomed ahead of them.

"Don't think you're taking her anywhere."

A/N: hey guys sorry for the long update, i know this chapter is shorter but i wanted to leave you a cliffie because im evil and i want reviews evil grin. anyway hope you like i know it sucks for Much and Eve fans but Mary suited the situation and i thought it was cute so :p yeah sorry for R/M fans there will be a lot of stuff for you next chap i promise its about to get interesting! alan and djaq fans some goodies for you too! if u like this story/ have any suggestions/ just want to say ur hungry please review cause well they make me feel special ;)

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