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

Chapter Three: A Sword, And Water Fight

Helena, Sarah and Marian rode on horseback through the forest. As the three got deeper into the deeps of the forest it wasn't two long until two not very bright men tried to attack them. The men however where unsuccessful in their attempts for a tax. Helena was surprised however when Marian asked the two men to take her to Robin. She had not suspected that Marian was connected to the on goings of the 'Prince Of Thieves', but never-the-less it would help Helena with her assignment. Besides what Marian did was her business.

The two men had lead the three to a beautiful waterfall, where Robin was bathing. They were not close enough to see much detail. When Robin appeared to them he and Marian shared some sort of inside joke, that the others were unaware of. Helena received kiss on the hand from Robin, as they had know each other from childhood. She knew that Robin was aware of her being a Nottingham and that he had stolen from her earlier but that didn't seem to faze him.

When they finally reached the camping ground of Robin and his men, they were amazed at what they saw. It was like a little community.

"Welcome to our humble home." Robin smiled and called for a few of his men. Robin knew a certain one that would be surprised to se Helena. Four men arrived in front of them and smiled. Robin gestured to a rather tall man with a scruffy beard. "This is John," a colored man "Azeem," a blind man with blond hair "Duncan." then he gestured with a sly smile to Helena who acted like nothing out of the ordinary was going on. "And Will who I think you have met before."

Helena glared at Robin, "I am happy to see you are capable of thinking." Will couldn't hold back a chuckle with the remark she made.

"You know him?" Sarah asked her friend.

"The lady and I have encountered each other in the forest not to long ago." Will smirked.

"Yes, and she had a dagger to his throat." John laughed a little.

Will ignored John and added. "Speaking of which, I hope you are not expecting those items back."

"Not at all." Helena replied, with a courteous smile.

Marian thought for a moment. "I dare say, how were they able to steal from you of all people?" Marian knew of her friends abilities. For she too had been trained to fight.

"I was out numbered." Helena stated, her eyes never leaving Will.

"I'm sure I could have taken you, my lady." Will said matter of factly.

Helena eyed him up and down and replied "I highly doubt that."

"I think we should let these two alone." Robin smiled, and lead Marian away with the others following.

The two stood for a moment in silence. Will sniffed the air, the smell of potatoes and beef stew filled the air. "Supper time" He smiled. "Would you care to eat, or would dinning with outlaws offend you?"

"I could think of nothing I would like more." She gave him a dazzling smile.

Will lead her to where food was being served, their plates were filled and they found a place to sit by the fire. Will watched as Helena begun to eat her food with no apprehension. He smiled and started to eat the food before him. Friar Tutt came to where they sat and with a barrel of rum.

The already tipsy friar smiled at them and offered. "Care for some of the lord's drink?"

Will nodded and his cup was filled, and to his surprise Helena took some as well. Out of the corner of her eye she saw the friar staring at her in surprise. "Looks like the lass has the taste for drink."

Helena smiled and filled her empty cup "Is it wrong of me friar?"

The friar shook his head. "No, but I would not have thought it of one of your stature."

"Many have thought the way you do, and found themselves in desperate need of nursing, but because you are a man of god I take no offense." Helena stated.

The friar just laughed and walked away. The people around the fire began to talk idly, and Helena heard a young boy speak of the sheriff's cousin attacking him. Helena raised an eyebrow, that was not the man she knew. "My dear child are you positive that this was the cousin to the sheriff?"

"Yes, he was after me for killing some dear." the young boy replied.

"You say he had dogs after you?" she was curious, and a bit disturbed.

Robin decided to cut in "Are you surprised at this news?"

Helena gave him a cold look. "Yes, for the man I know is kind."

"You know him?" Will asked. "Do you know Nottingham as well?"

Helena nodded, and her usual cheery face turned sour. "Unfortunately George is unwell, and I fear there is no cure."

"So that's the bastard's name." Will said sourly.

"Yes it is." was all Helena said. The only ones who knew who her family was were Marin, Sarah, and Robin and thankfully the three said nothing.

"Well he is dead now so we have no need to worry of him." John stated.

That caught Helena's attention immediately, and her head shot up facing the John. She stood up and drew the sword from Will's belt aiming it at John. "I suppose you killed him." She said her eyes filled with fire.

Everyone around the fire immediately went to attention, and drew their own weapons. Robin walked toward his old friend, placing his hand on the tip of the sword aimed at John. Helena gave him a hateful look. "Were you behind this Robin?"

Robin shook his head, and stared into her eyes filled with tears. "Nottingham did." He told her.

More tears began to fall down her face "He wouldn't dare." but the more she thought of it she knew that he would.

She dropped the sword and ran, she was stopped by Robin who pulled her into an embrace. "I am truly sorry dear Helena." he whispered in her ear.

As Robin consoled her, the people around the campfire began to talk of the scene that had played before them. When she returned to the fire she received evil glares from the persons around her.

Will was the first to say something. "So the you are the cousin of Nottingham." He suddenly felt like an idiot for being attracted to her.

"Yes, I am Helena of Gibourne cousin to the sheriff of Nottingham. I suppose you will kill me now?" she said calmly, her eyes pink with tears.

"She's a spy!" One of the men shouted.

"If I was do you think I'd tell him anything now that he has killed my brother?" She asked angrily.

"Anyone related to Nottingham is not to be trusted." Will stated staring at her with no emotion.

"Yet you trust a once rich man." Helena said. "But I can see where I am not welcome. So I will be on my way if one of you will escort me. Blindfold me sense you have no trust in me, but I assure you. I will pay well to any man who kills Nottingham." And with that she began to walk away.

"How do you know he won't kill you?" Will asked.

Robin answered for her. "Because he knows his cousin is deadlier than her brother."

John chuckled a little and replied. "I would love to see the lady in action."

Marian knew that it would be unsafe for her friend to return to the Nottingham castle, she thought quickly and said. "I have a proposition, you John wish for a show, and I wish for my friend's safety. So this is what I propose one of you fight her, if she losses she can leave and give her justice as you please." Helena shot her friend a confused glance. "But if she wins she will stay her for safe keeping." Marian knowing that the men where half drunk, was sure that her friend would win. "Any takers."

Will smiled evilly. "I will."

"I need a weapon then." Helena smiled. She looked to Robin who threw her a sword which she caught. Everyone begun to gather around Will and Helena began to spar. There were cheers and catcalls as the fight begun. But all were ignored by the two fighting. Will and Helena stared each other in the eyes waiting for the other to attack. The circles each other, until finally Will attacked Helena but her blade slammed against his. Their swords clinging each time they hit. The second attack was made by Helena and Will had duck to dodge it. When he ducked down he grabbed her feet and pulled her to the ground. His body weigh on top of her.

He smiled "Give up?" he asked.

Helena smiled, and kneed him in the groin. He rolled off of her and quickly grabbed his sword at the exact same time Helena did. They turned to face each other again, their sword clashing. Neither could get an attack in so Helena knocked him off his feet with a swift kick to the chest. Will fell on his back and Helena's sword was centimeters from slicing his throat. "Now I guess I've won."

The crowd cheered as Helena helped Will to his feet, but Will wasn't going to make it that easy for her. As she turned her back to walk over to Marian for a congratulation Will ran at her, but she quickly knocked the sword out of his hand with her own, threw her sword to the ground pulled out her dagger and held it to his neck.

"Give up Will." He felt a hand on his back, and turned to see Robin. "you lost."

Will pushed Robin out of his way and walked off. Helena saw Will walk off and excused herself from her friends. She followed Will silently to a stream, the water glistening in the moonlight. She saw Will sit on the ground, take off his boots and place his feet into the cool water of the stream. Helena silently walked over to him, and sat beside him. He ignored her presence.

"What is it you hate more," She asked "that I am kin to Nottingham or that you lost?"

He turned to glare at her, "Have you come to taunt me?"

"Are you always this stubborn?" Helena questioned.

Will gave a slight laugh then answered. "I guess so yes." He looked at her, and couldn't help but smile. But his guard wouldn't leave him, he still didn't trust her.

She noticed his apprehension toward her. "I know you do not trust me Will."

"You do, do you?" He asked with a smirk. "You are smart my Lady."

Helena rolled her eyes, she had had enough of 'my lady'. So she turned and pushed him into the stream. He made a loud splash and then came up for air. "That is for calling me a lady."

He stood up drenching wet, and shook off to no avail. He looked at her then a playful smile, then before she knew what was happening she found herself being pulled into the water. When she came up for air she saw will's smiling face. "How dare you!" she shouted.

"Oh excuse me ma'am." He taunted. "Do you not like the water?"

She gave him a evil smirk and leaped at him, causing them to both become submerged in the water. They began to splash each other, and dunk the other in the stream beginning a heated water fight. After a while they became exhausted and crawled out of the stream. They both lay side by side laughing hysterically. Will watched her in amusement as she laughed like a young girl. ^^She is so beautiful.^^ He thought. He sighed and decided it was no use to fight his feelings. He rolled over to face her, they both lay on their sides looking into the others eyes. Slowly the space between the became smaller and their lips met, and they began to kiss passionately.

------Please review, I would appreciate it. Thanks! ~Alana------