I know I have already updated tonight, but I was having dinner and had this idea...hope you like and let me know if you do...

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A simple ceremony

Eve was more nervous than before, Djaq noticed that she kept bumping into the boys, or the bunks and that had spilled the water more than four time now. But she had made a promise to Much and was trying to trust her. Nevertheless, she was not going to lower her guard around her.

- So, tell us Friar, How is life in an abbey? –Robin passed him a dish with some of Much´s best stew.

- Boring, boring, and boring –Friar Tuck accepted the food.

- Not being funny here, Friar but I like abbeys –Allan smirked- And I love convents.

- Cheeky fool –the Friar recognize a soul mate in the young man- Yes, convents are much more fun than abbeys. I admit that. But, now, listen to me, lads, and distinguished ladies...

Djaq smiled and Eve almost spilled her water again.

- I want to tell you about my plan –the Friar started talking.

- Eve –Djaq said in a low voice near the ear of the young woman- I need your help.

- Now? –Eve didn´t want to lose the information but was scared of raising the suspicion of the Sarracen.

- Yes, it is a thing, you know, girl´s thing –Djaq was not a very good liar but she tried.

- Right, follow me- Eve went with Djaq to a clearing nearby- So, What is it?

- I was wondering if you could help me find a nice dress –Djaq was struggling to find a good reason to explain why she wanted to make Eve leave the camp.

- What for? I mean, no offense, but you seem to be dressed for combat, and for what Much has told me, you do fight with the other lads –She wanted to go back as soon as possible, with any luck she might hear part of the plan.

- This is a secret, but I know I can trust you. We are the only girls and besides, Much told me that I could trust you –Djaq continued- I am planning on getting married, quite soon in fact, and I will need a dress and some, well, you know, girl things to go with it.

- Married? To Will Scarlett? –Eve´s eyes widened, she had known Will when they both lived in Locksley; back in the day he had not being ver attractive, a lanky teenager with angry eyes and no meat on his bones. She had never given him a second thought. But now she had to admit that the teenager was becoming a handsome man, a strong one although he still had a temper. But, she liked fire in a man.

- Could you help me? –Djaq asked with her most innocent face.

- Sure, we are the girls here, we should help each other –Eve was moved, she had never had a girl friend.

- Yes, like sisters –Djaq decided that maybe this way she would find out the truth and it could also be a way of gaining her loyalty as well.

Robin had noticed what Djaq was doing, he and Will had been the only ones. Much was to interested in the plan and the others were busy listening and eating. Robin had to admit that she was intelligent and there is nothing more attractive than an intelligent woman. Will was lucky. He focused his attention back to Tuck and his smart plan. The friar was going to arrive at the castle, wounded and asking the sheriff to avenge him. He was going to tell them that he was assaulted and robbed by outlaws and that he was a man loyal to the sheriff, ready to do anything to help Prince John. He was going to play the spy in the castle for them. He would inform them of all the news by going now and then to the villages to hear confession and tend the souls of the poor.

- Sounds like an excellent plan –Much was almost dancing, he was so full of optimism.

Robin nodded and went outside to stretch his legs. He passed the new bunk Will had prepared while Much was cooking. It was a bit bigger than John´s and it was situated on the furthest corner of the camp, where the couple could enjoy some privacy. He couldn´t help to feel some envy. He remembered when Marian had shared the camp with them. Those had been good days and he had not enjoyed them enough, not knowing that it wasn´t meant to last.

- Cheer up, handsome –He heard her again.

- Not now –He pleaded- The gang is here.

- They cannot see me –She answered- Cheer up Robin, everything is going to be just fine. You will need your strength, stop punishing yourself with grief. I love you but I can stand this anymore.

- I will lead them –Robin promised- I will protect them, just go now.

Will cleared his throat behind Robin. He had heard the last words but decided to fake he hadn´t. He couldn´t even imagine what kind of hell Robin was living and he rather not find out in his lifetime.

- Yes, Will? –Robin turned around a bit embarrashed- Is there anything you want? I have noticed you have been looking my way all night long.

- Well, actually, there is something I wanted to ask you –Will stuttered a bit, this was harder to say that what he expected- You see, when we were in the Holy Land we decided that we...

- You are going to get married! – Much shouted, he had been spying on them, worried as he was for his master, and curious as he was since his birth- Congratulations, Where is Djaq?

Djaq and Eve entered the camp, surprised to see everyone shouting. John hugged Djaq, almost breaking one of her ribs, he was so happy for them and so proud. In a way, he had always seen them as his children.

- What is going on? –Djaq couldn´t understand men.

- I just told them –Will shrugged his shoulder apologetically.

- So much for the secret –Eve´s voice had an ironic tone. Djaq decided to ignore it.

- Bloody hell –Allan lower his gaze, he was happy for them, of course he was. He had expected this, he knew they had to get married, after all he was sure that they had already done "it", so he had to marry her, but it was still hard. This was the end of his last hope.

Luke was looking at them, surprised and Will didn´t know for sure if he could read more anger in his eyes.

- Luke? –he asked worried. Luke ran to his older brother and hugged him.

- I am so happy –He said- Father would have loved to be here.

- Not being funny, Lukey, you can hug your brother all you like but I am going to be the best man –Allan tried to cheer himself up and hugged Djaq. It was a brotherly hug, innocent and sweet but he smelled her hair and sighed.

- No way, I am his brother –Luke had just found another reason to fight. Will let him go with a grin and then turned back to face Robin. Their leader was probably the only one who wasn´t smiling and congratulating them.

- Robin, we want you to marry us –He said- If that is alright with you?

Robin looked to one side and then to the other. Finally he shook his head.

- I can´t Will –He answered- I wish I could but I can´t.

- Why not, master? –Much was in shock.

- That is okay –Djaq knew that all this wedding talking was probably hurting Robin too much.

- I can´t marry anyone, I am an outlaw –Robin continued, defeat written all over his face- Besides this is no time to marry, we are facing a war.

- There has never been a better reason to marry than inminent death –Tuck said, not knowing the gang´s past history with death and marriages- Maybe, the Earl of Huntingdon cannot marry you, my children, but I have the power and the pleasure to do so.

- Robin? –Will asked him again.

- I can´t Will, please don´t ask me again –Robin just wanted to go away and lick his wounds in solitude.

- Will –Djaw looked at him- Tuck will do, we are here, with our friends, we do not need anything else.

- Then, Why don´t you get married now? I won´t be here tomorrow –Tuck offered raising his cup of homemade wine- This brew is truly repulsive but does the trick.

- Djaq? – Will was pleading her with his eyes, his voice and his whole being to say yes.

- Of course –Djaq got the message.

It was a simple ceremony, as simple as a ceremony could be, but Much cried like it was a huge wedding at the abbey, with flowers and a choir and everything. Even Little John had to wipe a couple of stupid tears.

- Bloody fools –He whispered, wishing them all the luck in the world.

Djaq was dressed as usual, with her trousers and her new tunic. Will was wearing his new cloak and Luke´s favourite green scarf. Allan was by Djaq´s side and Luke by Will´s. Much was howling by the time they said their vows and Robin remained behind them all. He loved his friend but his mind was full of the memories of sand, blood and tears in his throat as he promised to love a woman till death separated them, and death did separated them, so soon, too soon. His heart would never get over it. He wouldn´t let it.

Will looked at his bride, her huge black eyes, full of curiosity for the world, her lips, so soft and delicious. He loved to kiss her, to sleep with her in his arms, to listen to her breathing as she was dreaming. He had already tasted her skin but something was telling him that tonight it would all be different, because now she was his wife, and she will be his wife for the rest of their lives. He leaned over and kissed her, a real kiss, not like the one they have shared in that barn, months ago when she was scared and he was on fire. This time it was truly different, they were both scared and on fire at the same time and they couldn´t care less if anyone was watching. Now they were married.

- You know, I haven´t said yet the part of "you may kiss the bride" –Tuck laughed.

- Well, then, go on –Will broke the kiss.

- You may kiss the bride –Tuck said solemnly and Will didn´t hesitate and kissed her again.

- Will, not being funny mate but she might to breath anytime soon –Allan touched his shoulder. Will turned around and both friend shared a look and then hugged- Good work, take care of her.

-Luke, come here –Will called his brother.

Robin walked towards them, everyone stopped laughing and talking, waiting for him to say something. Robin hugged Djaq.

- Congratulations my friends –He said and he meant it. Djaq was crying and Will offered some wine to Robin.

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