Robin awoke the next morning before his wife. He smiled warmly as he watches her sleep. He slides his arm around her large plump stomach and pulls her towards his chest.
Marian smiles and her eyes flutter open slowly, turning to face him she retrieves her hand which was buried under the covers, and cups his cheek bone. She smiles weakly, eyes cloudy and tired. She cranes her neck up and kisses his tender lips. 'Morning handsome' She smiles as she pulls away from their kiss.
'Morning' He smiles back and kisses her brow. 'How are you feeling? You haven't been sick in a while, I don't know whether that's good or bad' He laughs and looks into her eyes, memorised by her beauty.
'I'm fine Robin, stop fussing' Marian replies and she taps his nose.
'Are you sure? I'll get Matilda to come and make sure the baby's fine?' His eyes turn sad and concerned as he rolls out of bed and pulls up his trousers he looks at Marian whilst buckling the belt.
'And where are you going?' Marian turns over to face him and props her head up with her hand.
Robin stands shirtless and laughs, 'Out?' He smirks at her.
'Robin... your going to find Matilda aren't you?' Marian sighs and looks at him shaking her head.
'Marian, look, even if you feel fine, if I can see Matilda tell me then it will put my mind at ease' He walks over to Marian and kneels beside her.
Marian looks down at him and sits up swinging her legs round and off the bed in front of him. She frowns. 'You don't believe me do you!'
Robin laughs, 'Of course I believe you, look Maz, I love you to pieces, just let me do this, yes?' He takes her hands in his and squeezes him.
She rolls her eyes at him and stands as he does the same. Face to face she replies, 'Very well' and she walks past him, shoulder barging him gently whilst smirking.
Robin jogs up next to her and spins to face her.
Marian raises her eyebrows at him. 'What?' She smirks at him and tries to walk past him but he stands in front of her.
He smiles and kisses her cheek quickly, 'Nothing' He grins and runs off.
Marian shakes her head and laughs, blushing a little.
There are 3 knocks on Guy's door. 'M' Lord, there is someone here who requests your immediate attention', a guard calls from outside.
Guy groans and rolls over, he climbs out of bed and pulls his hand through his thick black hair. 'What? Who is it?' He moans and walks towards the door.
'A lady, Sir, I believe her name is Isabella'...
'I cannot find Matilda. I will take you to Djaq instead'. He runs up to Marian and she turns around in surprise.
Robin grabs Marian's arm and tugs her to Djaq. He raises his eyebrows at Djaq and she rushes over to feel Marian's belly.
Marian stands there and her face shows fear of the child being hurt. 'Well?' She asks, her voice unsteady and shaky.
Djaq quickly but calmly feels for the baby, she shakes her head.
'It is gone' Djaq hangs her head and then place her hand on Robins shoulder, tears build up in her eyes. 'I am sorry'.
Marian shakes her head and starts crying 'No, no, it cant be' She pulls her hair back and turns away, she starts to walk away and throws a dagger at the tree.
'What? I'll kill him!' Robin shouts and throws his water bottle down at the ground. He turns towards his horse and mounts it quickly.
Marian turns to look at Robin weary eyed, 'Where are you going?'.
Robin's face is full of rage and he speaks firmly but scarily, 'To finish something off' and with that he turns the horse to his left and canters off.
'Robin if it is Gisborne then just leave it' She chokes the words out but Robin is long gone and when he arrives near Nottingham castle, he jumps off his horse in mid canter and strides into the building.
He walks straight past all the guards. The guards are in disbelief and don't fancy being killed by the outlaw today so they back off. Robin runs up to Gisborne's chamber.
Robin greets Gisborne sarcastically, his eyes narrowed with anger.
'How's the child' Gisborne snarls back.
Robins lunges at Guy and they fight. They fight for a while and then they both tire. Robin finds a last burst of strength and he violently thrusts his sword towards his opponent's throat.
Two guards creep up behind Robin. Guy nods.
Blood spurts everywhere as one of the guards shoots an arrow in Robins back. The arrow shoots forward piercing the outlaws back and stomach.
Robin falls and lays on the floor, groaning as his eyes slowly close...
Meanwhile Will and Djaq are robbing the Castle Kitchen and see the commotion they charge into action and stab the 2 guards in the back. They fall to the ground and Will shrieks, 'Robin!'
Djaq kicks Gisborne out and they pick Robin up, they carry him back into Sherwood and Will shouts, 'John!'. He repeats it again.
Marian runs off towards the stream and sits on the bank, back against a tree. She pulls her legs towards her chest and wraps her arms around them, she buries her head in her knees and bursts into tears.
Little John peers round the tree to see Marian crying. He bends down to her height and leans towards her. 'I'm sorry Marian'.
Marian looks up at him, her face stained with tears. 'Why? It's not your fault. It's my fault, I should be more careful!'
'Hey hey, it's not your fault, it's Gisbornes' He pulls her into a hug and comforts her as she closes her eyes and sobs.
'Maybe we should go back to camp Marian, you should sleep. It always helps' John adds and releases Marian from the hug.
Marian nods and wipes her eyes as they begin to walk back to camp.
Robin is unconscious and has blood all over him as John hears his name being called from a far.
John runs up to them and Marian follows, she screams in horror as she sees him.
She runs towards him but Will stops her and holds her still, 'Marian calm down, let John get him back to camp first, he'll be fine'.
Marian crys and turns away with Will, 'I cant lose him, not now I've lost the baby' She whispers.
They reach camp and John lays Robin on a bed. Djaq get to work instantly and Marian sits next to Robin holding his hand. 'Come back Robin, I can't do this without you!' She whispers through tears and puts her forehead to his and kisses it.
Robin still lies unconscious.
Djaq has removed the arrow and her eyes are sad as she finishes stitching the wound closed. She looks at Marian. He needs to rest. She replies and nods at Marian.
Marian sits next to him and kisses his lips, she cups his chin, 'Come on, I'm not leaving you'.
Much has not yet seen Robin. Much comes in with a couple of squirrels and places them on the shelf.
Marian sits up and pushes another bed next to Robin's. She climbs into that bed and moves closer to Robin. She watches him and takes his hand in hers.
Much looks at the gang who are surrounding Robin. He tries to get a closer look but cannot see past the gang. 'Im back! Where's robin?' Much asks.
Marian looks up at him. 'Here' She replies sadly. Looking at her husband she gasps as her eyes flutter towards his bloody wound.
Much's eyes widen and he gasps and starts to panic. He starts to sob, 'Master! No! If he dies, I die!' Much starts rambling and John moves towards him and starts to calm him down.
Robin suddenly starts to cough and splutter. He heaves as he struggles to breathe, 'Robin!' Marian screams and her skin goes pale. Her hand moves across his face to the side, she rubs it and she squeezes his hand with her spare one. 'Robin! Oh Robin' She bursts into tears, crying again.
Robins eyes flicker and then they peacefully close once again.
'Robin?' Marian repeats. 'Robin? Answer me, you can't leave me, I'd rather be dead than live without you.' Marian's eyes and voice turn frantic.
There is no change in Robin and he still lies without movement or sound. 'Robin!' Marian stamps her foot on the ground and bites her bottom lip. She rolls her eyes and leans down, she presses her lips to his.
Robin coughs again but his eyes remain closed.
Marian jumps away and groans in annoyance. 'That's it, I'm through with this, I can't deal with it' She climbs off the bed and walks out of camp.
Djaq dabs at Robins wound softly,she sighs as blood carries on coming out of the wound.
Suddenly Robin jumps up out of the bed.
Djaq jumps 'ROBIN!' She exclaims
'Only joking!' Robin teases but as he does he nearly falls due to the pain of the wound.
Marian walks to the cliff where she had sat many times before in the moonlight and climbs over the rocks into the ledge. She sits on the edge and wipes her face of tears. She un-ties her bodice and lifts up the bottom of her top to reveal her scars on her stomach. She runs her finger along them and shakes her head, blinking trying to stop crying. She takes the dagger out of her hair, allowing it to fall onto her shoulders, she brushes a strand behind her ear.
She sighs. She whispers to herself and she curls up in a ball on the edge and closes her eyes.
Robins lays back down and closes his eyes.
SORRY I HAVEN'T WROTE IN A WHILE, I JUST COULDN'T THINK OF ANY IDEAS FOR THE STORY UNTIL I HAD A DREAM AND DREAMED WHAT I HAVE WROTE IN THIS CHAPTER... WEIRD, I KNOW BUT AH WELL xD
PLEASE READ AND REVIEW AS I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHO WANTS ME TO CARRY ON IN CASE PEOPLE HAVE FORGOT ABOUT THIS STORY SINCE I HAVEN'T WROTE IN A WHILE.
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