----Disclaimer: I don't own the movie 'Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves', I only own Helena. Notes: ^^Thoughts^^.--------

Chapter Two: George's Spy

Helena walked briskly down the hallway of the Nottingham castle, she had just made herself at home in her room and had been sent for by her cousin. She stopped at an oak door and knocked gently. When she heard a familiar voice call 'come in' she opened the door and enter the room. It was rather lavish with the tapestries on the walls, there was a lovely red velvet couch in the room next to a burning fire where she took a seat. Across from her sat her cousin George standing inspecting a statue, Helena held he laugh when she noticed it was supposed to be him.

"Hello dear cousin." she brought him out of his thoughts.

He turned and smiled at her. She inspected him, his dark unruly hair and beard, and his long nose. "I heard you were attacked on your way through the forest."

"Yes." she smiled at the thought. "Nothing to be concerned about just some jewelry. It was rather exhilarating." She replied with a smile at the thought of the man who had stopped her carriage.

Her cousin gave her a curious look and stated "It is dangerous in the forest my young cousin. One of those men could have ravaged you easily. Not to mention that damned Robin Hood sneaking about."

She ignored his first remark, he knew perfectly well she could take care of herself. "Oh yes, Robin Hood. I have heard about him. Steals from the rich and give to the poor. I must say he is a complete saint." Helena had nothing against Robin of Locksley. In her secret thoughts she admired what he was doing, and would join him if the chance arrived, but there was always something holding her back; her family. "I assume that is why you have asked for my presence."

George gave her a stern look which she returned with a smile. She knew he words were true and that they upset him. "No way in hiding anything from you?" He said sarcastically.

"Should we get to business then?" He asked. Helena nodded in response and he begin. "I need you to find a way to Robin's hideout, make friends with the people there."

Helena furrowed her brow "You mean like a spy?"

"Yes a spy." He stated. "You should stay there for a week then report back here with the information gathered."

Helena nodded. "I will visit a friend first, then go on my way." She rose from her seat and walked toward the door.

She felt arms encircle her waist and hot breath say in her ear. "Thank you Helena."

She turned and gave him a kiss on his cheek, and left the room.

As she walked back to her room she saw another familiar male figure in the hall further off. The figure's back was turned toward her but she knew who it was. She ran toward it and gave the figure a hug. The man turned around with frown but it quickly disappeared when he saw who it was. "Helena!"

"Hello big brother." She smiled.

"Let me get a good look at you." He smiled and pushed her at arms length inspecting her. "Even more beautiful than last. I swear that you get lovelier by the day."

"Don't tease." she giggled.

A solider came over to her brother and whispered something inaudible in his ear. His face became serious as he nodded in reply to the solider, but went back to a smile when he laid his eyes upon his sister. "I must excuse myself. Will I see you at supper."

Helena's shook her head in response. "I have some duties to attend to but I shall be back in a week or so."

"So long?" He asked, he had missed his sisters presence it always gave him joy to see her smiling face.

"Don't worry I will see you soon." She gave him a kiss on the cheek.

He began to depart and replied "See you in a weeks time." He waved good bye and she waved back. Little did they both know that they would not see each other again.

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Sarah heard a knock at the castle door, she opened the peek whole to see a familiar womanly figure outside. Sarah smiled and ushered the girl inside where they both embraced.

"It is so lovely to see you again, dear Helena." Sarah said happily.

"Same to you old friend." She replied. "Is Marian home?"

Sarah nodded, and escorted Helena to Marian's chambers. When Helena entered the room, it felt like old times once more, with Sarah, Marian and herself. Three girlhood friends now older in a dark time. "Marian, you look so old from behind." Helena teased.

Marian jumped to the sound of the voice of her old friend. When she turned to see who it was a smile graced her features. "Helena! What a lovely surprise!"

"It is good to see you." Helena stated as the two embraced.

Suddenly a frown crossed her childhood friend's face.

"What is wrong?" Helena asked.

"Well, Sarah and I were to going to go into Sherwood to-" Marian was cut off by her friend.

"Let me come with you, I would not mind a ride. Especially through Sherwood." Helena smiled.

Marian thought for a moment, and not being able to find a good excuse for her friend not to come replied. "Well I am sure we could get another horse ready."

"Wonderful, besides I would love to have a chance at seeing a ghost." Helena added.

"Oh, Helena such nonsense." Sarah scolded playfully.

Helena just smiled at her friend. ^^Maybe I will be able to recover what was taken from me earlier.^^ She thought. Even though the hope of see the person who had taken it was greater than getting it back.

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