Chapter 29

Marian was woken by Robin thrashing around in bed next to her. He sat up in bed and watched as Robin's face twisted into faces of pain. She held her breath and said nothing, she knew from experience in the forest that it was not a good idea to wake him. After Robin had pinned her down with her arm across her throat she had never dared to touch him whilst dreaming again. He of course had apologised and he still felt bad about it to this day, Marian had understood he wasn't himself when he was dreaming, Much explained he suffered with them too and Robin had done the same for him which ended in the same way for Robin.

"Robin." She said gently. "Robin." Robin's eye shot open and he starting panting for breath. She moved next to him and began to stroke his hair. "Shhh its ok, it's only a dream." He couldn't speak, trying to catch his breath. He cling tight to Marian not wanting to let her go. Ever since the night Gisborne had stabbed her in Locksley he had the same dream.

"Much, the king's tent, get help." Robin pulled himself to his feet, the night was cold as it always was in acre. Robin ran into the king's tent but it wasn't the king lying in bed, Marian was stood in her Night-Watchman disguise.

"Marian." Robin ran towards her only to be stabbed in the stomach by Gisborne and as he lay dying on the floor Gisborne showed his dagger and run it into Marian's side. She gasped holding her side before crumpling to the floor.

"I'm sorry Marian I should never have left you." And then he woke.

"Robin, what do you dream off?" Marian asked, still holding him.
"Nothing Marian, they are just bad dreams. I'm alright now." He said comforted by feeling her warmth. Marian was not pleased by is lack of information but she decided it wise not to push.

"I think we may have over slept." She whispered, the sun was already rising in the sky and the light was streaming in through the windows.

"It looks to be around 6." Robin guessed. "I cannot wait for winter."
"Why is that?" Marian asked.

"Darker night, darker mornings. Meaning I can spend more time with you." Robin smiled, untangling himself from Marian and rising from the bed to get dressed.

"Well I have to say that does sound appealing. Although I'm sure Much will protest you being able to spend some nights in a warm room." Marian laughed.

"Some nights, I'm planning on all nights." Robin replied winking.

"I think not." Marian sat up in her bed and pulled the covers around her, although it was May the mornings were still cool. "So what do you have planned for today?"

"No plans as of yet. But I'm sure something will keep us busy." He tightened his belt around his waist and threw his quiver onto his back. "I'll see you soon." He smiled and crossed the room. He bent down and gave her a quick kiss.

"Be careful Robin." Marian said as he walked towards the door.

"Always my love."