Chapter 28

Outlaw Camp

"I know what you're doing Locksley," Marian said standing around the fire with the rest of the gang.

"What?" Robin asked surprised.

"You're keeping me out of Nottingham." She said. "You snuck off the other day to get these," She said pointing down to the new boots Robin had bought her from the market. "And you sent Adam and Alan with the food and money yesterday."

"I'm doing nothing of the sort."

"Good, then we can go today." Marian smiled knowing she had him beaten. Robin sighed.

"Marian please."

"Please what?"

"Don't be like this."

"I'm not being like anything, but I'm not hiding, you just said you weren't keeping me out of Nottingham so let's go." The gang visibly grimaced, seeing Robin stiffen.

"Why do you always do this?" He said raising his voice in anger.

"You will not keep me locked up again." Marian lifted her chin defiantly.

"I'm trying to protect you and all you want to do is run into danger."

"I want to help."
"Well, you can't Marian."

"Why not?!"

"Because I said so." He spat and stormed from the camp. Marian looked around at the gang and shook her head.

"I am sorry," she whispered. John stood before her and placed his hand on her shoulder.

"He just wants to keep you safe." He said, "Go after him." Marian nodded and smiled to the giant and then took off after Robin

When she finally caught up to him she found him down by the river throwing stones into the water.

"It's not like you to brood." Marian whispered.

"Things have changed." Robin said.

"I've noticed. You've changed Robin." Robin looked at her with sad eyes.

"I know." He said lowering his head. She placed a hand on his cheek and lifted his head to face her.

"And I know why." Marian said. "You find it hard to believe I'm still alive and now you won't let yourself be happy just in case." Robin nodded.

"I keep thinking that one day Im going to wake up and it was all just a dream."

"It's not Robin," Marian said. "I promise."

"I know my love. I know." Robin smiled pulling her into a tight embrace.

"Robin, I want to come with you to Nottingham."

"Please Marian, just stay in the camp."

"Robin please. I want to visit. I will stay with you the entire time, I will never leave your side if you just let me go with you." Marian pleaded. Robin looked at her, clearly struggling with keeping her safe, but ensuring her happiness. He sighed.

"Fine, but you do not leave my side!" He warned.

"I promise." She smiled hugging him tightly. When she pulled away he grabbed her hand, staring into her beautiful eyes.

"I love you my wife." He smiled.

"I love you my husband." She replied, matching his smile. He began to lead her by the hand towards the camp.

"We better get the stuff together for Nottingham."

Nottingham Castle

"You mean its been a week and you still haven't found whoever did this!" The prince wined from the sheriffs chair.

"My lord he hasn't been seen since." The Sherriff explained.
"I don't care!" The prince screamed. "He followed me up the country and now here." The prince fumed. "I want him found and I want his head on a spike outside this castle!" The prince screamed, "Now go!" he got up and charged at the Sherriff, he scurried away and Gisborne smirked from his place at the back of the room.
"Guy of Gisborne. You wouldn't disappointment me would you?" The prince whined.
"No sire."

"Then go and find me that person!" He growled. Gisborne nodded and stalked up the steps.

Nottingham Town

Marian followed closely behind Robin never letting go of his shirt. He had asked her to wear her masks and hood, which she had done gladly. Robin stopped suddenly, and as Marian was looking the other way she walked into the back of him. He grabbed her arms and pulled them around his waist.

"What?" She whispered.

"Nothing." He smiled, "I just like the feeling of you against me." He turned and looked into her eyes. "You know I'd never really noticed before. But your eyes are even more stunning with your mask on."

"Flattery will get you everywhere," She smiled. He returned her smile, and pulled the mask covering her mouth down, he pulled her closer and kissed her gently giving Marian butterflies. He pulled away and covered her mouth again, he moved closer to her ear and whispered. "I can't wait to get you home and out you of these clothes."

Before Marian could reply the sound of trumpets made then both look up. Robin lead Marian deeper into the stalls as guards poured out of the castle followed by the Sherriff and Gisborne.

"People of Nottingham." The Sherriff shouted standing on the stage. "Due to the recent attacks on the crown. We have put in place a reward." Robin instantly pulled Marian behind him sheltering her. "There is a reward of 1000 crowns for the capture of The Night Watch-man." Robin looked down to Marians clothes.
"We need to get out of here." Robin said and began to lead Marian through the crowd.

"This thief is wanted alive. That will be all." The Sherriff scanned the crowd and instantly spotted two cloaked figures trying to escape the back. "GUARDS! GUARDS! THERE HE IS. AND HOOD." He shouted jumping up and down. "GET THEM."

Robin and Marian burst through the crowd, Robin grabbed Marians hand although she was already keeping pace with him. They rounded a corner to find 3 guards approaching them, they turned on the spot only to come face to face with another two. Marian and Robin stood back to back, Robin drew his sword and Marian followed suit drawing her two smaller ones. More guards began to approach filling the small street they were in. They couldn't fight them all. Marian scanned the roofs, there was a beam stretching out that they could reach. She nudged his back with her elbow.

"Robin, the beam to the left." She whispered so quietly he barely heard.

"Good work, on the count of 3 turn and put your foot in my hand, I'll push you up."

"Ok." Marian replied.

"1" Robin continued to watch the guards. "2"

"End of the road Hood." The guard who was inching closer said.

"3" He quickly spun and Marian was on the beam before the guards knew what was happening. She quickly made her way on to the roof and lay down holding her arm out for Robin. He ran onto a box and leaped for her arm, she grabbed him and helped as he clambered up the wall and onto the roof. They quickly jumped up and began to make their way across the roof tops, while the guards below shouted orders.

They made it to the other side of Nottingham and jumped down, successfully running out of the town and back home to Sherwood.

Sherwood Forest

Marian and Robin walked hand in hand through the forest. She had now pulled down her masks and her hood, her shining locks flowing freely.

"You're going to stop me going to Nottingham aren't you?" Marian sighed. Robin thought for a little while and then answered.

"No, no I'm not." Marian stopped causing Robin to as well.

"Pardon?"

"I'm not going to stop you coming to Nottingham."

"Really?"

"Today, your quick thinking got us out of that situation. I was really proud of you." Robin smiled. "I need to stop treating you like glass. You're clearly capable and me keeping you in a box is only going to make you more reckless. Putting you in more danger."

"Thank you Robin." She smiled clutching his hand tight.

"You deserve it Marian." He smiled. She quickly jumped into his arms wrapping her legs around his waist, he closed his arms around her instantly and soon her lips were crashing down upon his. She curled her fingers into his hair, he groaned as she continued her passionate assault, his own passion rising to meet hers. He pushed them gently into a tree, so he could push his body against hers, she gasped as she felt him press his body to hers.

"Robin," She murmured around his mouth. He pushed his body against hers once more, causing her to moan again. She pushed her tongue into his mouth, causing him to groan as he squeezed her bottom. She tightened her legs around him holding her closer. He moved from her lips to her neck sucking and nibbling as he went. Marian tried to grab at his belt, but he held her hands.

"Slow down my love. He murmured. "I want to please you."

"Please Robin," Marian begged.

"Slow honey." He murmured, he voice low and sexy, Marian thought she might combust.

"I want you Robin."

"And I you, but I don't want to rush you." He moved her shirt revealing her collarbone, placing gentle kisses. "Come on we aren't far from the cave." Robin said setting her down and grabbing her hand, heading quickly towards the cave.

The arrived at the Cave, robin leading her inside quickly. Once they were safely concealed, she arrived in his arms once more. He began placing kisses down her neck.

"So beautiful." He whispered. He ran his hands down her body. She pulled his belt and it immediately became unlatched, his trouser falling loose. A quick tug of the laces and they were on the floor. "You're far too good at that my love." Still kissing and nibbling her neck.

"You give me plenty of practice." She groaned, pushing her body into his. He spun her and pinned her against the wall. He raised her leg to wrap around his holding it in place whilst using other hand to discard her shirts. Soon Marian's torso was exposed. He pulled his own shorts down with his free hand, Marian grabbed his leather over coat and pulled it off. She grabbed his white shirt and threw it over his head, leaving him stood naked.

"My turn," he murmured. He slowly began to move his mouth down her body. Marian placed her hand on his shoulder to steady herself, he made his way to her breasts where he lingered. His tongue toying with her, he sucked and gently nibbled on them causing them to grow. Marian gasped and pushed her body into him. He continued down her body, Marians mind was already foggy under Robin's expert touch. She ran her hands through his hair, he began his trail back up her body, lifting her up and she wrapped her legs around him.

"Like this?" he asked.

"Yes." She begged, "Please."

"Shall I make you wait?" He teased. Marian rocked up and down his body. Robin could feel her passion on his body.

"No," She gasped,

"Are you sure?" He murmured his hand roaming her breasts again.

"Yes, Robin."

"Tell me Marian."
"I want you." She gasped. "Robin of Locksley, my husband." Her last words broke Robin and he moved her body against his, Marian clung to his body as they moved as one.

Outlaw Camp

Robin and Marian arrived at the camp sometime later, giddy from their afternoon together.
"Where on earth have you to been?" Much asked angrily.

"We were chased from Nottingham." Marian said.

"Yes, we saw." Much fumed.

"We had to lie low for a little while, to make sure they hadn't followed us." Robin said. He winked at Marian, which did not go unnoticed by Alan.

"I know exactly where you've been." Alan smirked. Robin smirked back at him and handed his bow to Marian who held her hand out for it. He slyly grabbed her bottom and directed her to his lips for a quick kiss.