Disclaimer: "Okay, here goes. I do not own any of the Grimm Fairy Tales. I do not own any of the new and reworked versions of these fairy tales that Disney has turned into movies. I do not own any of the characters here in. The only thing I claim are the twists and turns I included in the story that were obviously not part of the original tales told by the Brothers Grimm or Disney. And also, my description of the main character."

Epilogue

Red Robyn, dressed in boots, black pants, a dark blue button up shirt, and her red hair braided back on her head, smiles out at the sea from where she stands at the helm of James' ship. It's been a month since they ridded Greta and all of the others from the land. It had taken time the following day to come up with a proper solution for everyone. Robyn and the others aren't bad guys like Greta and her people after all. They can't just kill them, not while the battle is over and they aren't really a threat anymore.

The fairies are the ones who offered the solution they went with. Together they could open a portal to a dimension that they called the Abyss. It was a dimension where many evil creatures had been sent before, and probably many more would be sent in the future to come. After a vote had been taken, the fairies went away to prepare to send them on their way there. This solution was the best because once they were there, the only way out would be if a fairy went back to get them. And while maybe not all fairies are strictly good, one fairy alone could not get them out, and the majority of them would always want to leave them there.

This was only for Greta, Ursula, and the other leaders of the rebellion of course. The wolves that had been cursed and willing to follow Gaston to battle were sent into the forest with their memories erased of the battle and of their human selves, leaving them only as true wolves from now on. Beyond that, they could really only hope that Gaston hadn't spread his curse to any unwilling participants, because they would be incredibly difficult to locate at this point.

As for the other peasants that had been in on the attack, the tests held by the fairies sorted them out between who was a true traitor, and who had been forced to fight along side Greta and the others. As it turns out, most were under threats to fight, or else their families would pay the price.

And for the two and a half weeks that followed the end of those trials, once everything was taken care of and the kingdom was brought back to some semblance of order, Red Robyn and James had remained with Snow in her palace. Red and Snow rode their horses through the woods at the back of the castle, much like they had as children. They ate dinners in their rooms, simply talking and catching up. While Red had kept an eye on her when she could, there was much that she had missed. It troubled her deeply that she hadn't even known that Snow had been cursed by Greta and put into a deep sleep before the magic she'd put into the pendant had actually taken affect. Luke had been the one to save her that time, with true love's kiss.

And of course Red spent the other half of her time with James. Whenever Snow hadn't claimed her for some private 'girl time' as she called it, Hook was there at her side. His crew had been invited to the castle as well to stay while they waited to decide when to sail again. And of course they had all been thrilled to see their 'Marian' again.

After explaining her true story and her real name, the adoration in their eyes stayed the same, and they pleaded with her to come back and sail with them again. Even Smee, Hook's first mate and most loyal sailor complained, "The captain has been a miserable bother to work for since you've left. He's always cranky and barking orders. We understood of course, but still, it's been a hard year." Hook had looked down sheepishly as they complained openly about his grumpy behavior since her disappearance, knowing they were correct to complain since it wasn't in his normal character to react so negatively in most situations.

Robyn had simply kissed him on the cheek and said, "Of course I'll come back." Everyone had cheered at that, and then the whistles and cat calls rang out loudly as Hook pulled her tightly to him and kissed her passionately. He'd been waiting to hear what her decision was ever since he'd offered to remain on the land with her if that was her choice.

And now here she is, looking out at the sea, feeling the wind in her hair, and breathing in the salt air. The only consolation is that Midnight still couldn't come along on the ship. But Robyn knows that she's in good hands with Snow and Luke back in their kingdom. Besides, as much as she loves her horse, Robyn had missed this; more than she'd ever admitted to anyone else ever since she'd had to leave the ship. Only Hook knows about how much she'd longed to return to him and his ship on the ocean, but had refrained for fear of bringing danger with her.

His hand on her waist pulls her attention away from admiring the clear water before her. Turning her head to look up at him, she smiles and says, "It looks like we're ready."

"So it does." He grins and presses a kiss to her forehead before asking, "Well Love, where do you think we should go?"

She shrugs, and says, "For the first time in a long time I don't really feel like I have a care in the world. I'm not used to going anywhere without a set reason."

Hook nods, and then says, "Well, I will suggest Neverland. I know Pan won't be there anymore, having returned to his father and Belle, but the lost boys will still be there for some time, and I owe them a visit since I neglected to go anywhere near there in the past year."

Robyn nods and says, "That sounds nice." Hook nods again, and then Robyn jumps a little as she feels his hook slip down and find that pressure point at her hips. Grinning while humming at the sensation it sends through her system, she grips his arm and says, "James, perhaps you should tell the rest of the crew where we're going before you start this."

Smirking at her, he says, "Maybe. I'm rather enjoying myself though Love."

She laughs, and manages to turn around and face him. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she says softly, "We have all the time in the world for you to be as amazingly seductive as you want, and I will gladly give in eventually."

Raising an eyebrow, he asks teasingly, "Eventually?"

Robyn grins again and says, "If you do recall, I did enjoy not making it easy."

Hook grins back and says, "I do recall something like that Love."

She laughs again, and says, "But… first, let's get this ship moving."

Hook nods down at her, but leans in closer and presses his lips to hers in a kiss. And even while she is eager to set sail again with Hook and the crew on his ship, she tilts her head to the side so he can deepen the kiss as much as he wants for however long he wants.

When he finally pulls back from her, he smiles at her dreamy expression; her closed eyes and her flushed cheeks. Reaching up to trace her face, he says softly, "Aye Love, let's cast off." Looking up over her head, he shouts, "Alright men! We have our heading! Set sail for Neverland!" The crew shouts a cry of joy and immediately starts scrambling around to get the ship moved off into the ocean.

Robyn sighs and says, "I really have missed this."

Hook nods with a grin and says, "Aye Love, but you'll never have to miss it again. We're gonna hold onto you tight this time."

She laughs at that, and then presses her lips to his quickly before shifting out of his way so he can get to the wheel. With the sun high in the sky and the wind in their sails, they raise anchor and move on their way out of the dock and towards the horizon. And Robyn can't help but smile out at everything. After all her time fighting to keep everyone safe, to keep everyone as happy as she could, it seems that now is finally her time to enjoy some of that herself.

And with Hook by her side, she intends to soak it in and take it to the fullest, wherever this ship may take her.

And that's the end of the story of Red Robyn Hood. I know this chapter was kind of short, but I just wanted to wrap it up and give a little explanation of what happens after the battle was won.

I really hoped you enjoyed the story as much as I enjoyed writing it! :)