The next morning found Guy in a much better mood than before. He left trying to control the grin he knew was on his face. He'd left Margaret still asleep in bed with a little note. Something he never thought he would do. Lost in his thoughts about the day before he found himself all to soon at the castle steps with Allan waiting for him.
"Morning Guy. You seem in a good mood." Guy just quirked an eyebrow at him and continued tugging on his gloves while Allan stood there. "Not to ruin it or anything but the sheriff isn't all to happy this morning."
"When is he?" Guy grumbled.
Allan looked a bit startled. "I suppose your right."
Loudly Guy spoke to him again. "Allan I need you to go back to Locksley. There are a few things that need done around it and make sure that Lady Margaret doesn't need anything."
Allan looked a bit confused. "Sure Guy whatever you say." Guy nodded and headed in to deal with a rather angry sheriff.
Allan pounded on the door of Locksley and noticed a rose bush growing beside the door. He knew Robin had not planted it and chuckled thinking about Guy putting it there. The door swung open revealing Margaret. "Allan come in it's great to see you." She ushered him in. "Could you take a walk with me? There are a few things that needed to be done around here and Guy can't take care of them. He said he trusted you with it."
"Sure." Allan looked a bit startled and followed her out. They walked a ways from the house and others before she turned.
"Allan I need you to listen to me and don't say anything until I am finished." He nodded. "Alright. I need you to get a message to Robin. Tell him that Guy wants to discuss the sheriff with him. Guy no longer wants to work for the sheriff but to help Robin. The only problem is Guy can't get to Robin. He'll have to come after dark. Marian will vouch for me that what I say is true and not a trick."
Allan stood opened mouthed looking at her. "You're joking right? Cause this isn't funny."
"No Allan this isn't a joke. He's tired of the sheriff trying to destroy us. I won't let him do that to my husband without killing him first."
Allan nodded seeing the flash of anger. "Right. Well it'll be a bit hard but I'll see what I can do."
"But the sheriff said the north road sir." One of the braver of the soldiers said to Guy as they road out after the outlaws.
Guy took a deep breath. "I know but they won't be there now. So get moving." He pulled his horse up to a stop when he saw Allan riding towards him. "Well?" He growled.
"Everythings taken care of just like you asked. I hope you like it this evening, almost made it for tomorrow but tonight was better."
Guy nodded and road on. His heart beat hard in his chest. He was getting ready to face his enemy and the woman he almost killed to switch sides something he swore he'd never do. He never had a reason two but now he did. A smile threatened to appear on his face, Allan noticed but kept quiet. He had a good reason, for himself and for Margaret. Sitting taller in the saddle he looked at Allan and nodded. 'Tonight would be perfect."
He sat by the fire with Margaret standing behind him. He had been quiet all evening and she could tell he was nervous so was she for him. She rested her hand on his shoulder as they waited. A soft nock broke the silence.
Margaret opened the door. "Marian! It is so great to see you."