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Guy led Rachael to Shewsberry and showed her the house of Thornton. He took a step back to make it very clear that it was her time once again to help him. A couple of thuggish men guarded the door and she walked up to them as Guy hid near-by.

"What's your business?" Asked one.

"I wish to speak to Squire Thornton. I have information concerning his wife." Replied Rachael.

She was shown in and the man whispered in Thornton's ear, a dark brown haired man, with fine clothing. Rachael stood nervously and waited for him to look up at her.

"And you are?" He asked.

"Rachael of Locksley." She replied.

"Which makes you married to which outlaw Robin or Gisborne?" He asked.

"Neither I am not married." She replied.

"Interesting. Well what do you have to tell me about my wife?" He asked.

"I thought it might interest you to hear, that she is the new Sheriff of Nottingham." She replied.

Guy was quite surprised to see Thornton leave the house very quickly, Rachael not too far behind him. He called for his horse and then turned back to her.

"When did you find out about me?" He asked.

"When I realized she wasn't using Gisborne in her name, but Thornton. I know she's Gisborne's sister. It's her doing he's no longer in favour with Prince John." She replied.

"She's the reason you're in charge of Locksley. Very well. I'll challenge her. I wouldn't say no to such a position myself." He said.

"Be careful my lord." Warned Rachael.

"Why is that?" Asked Thornton.

"Well, your wife is, very friendly with Prince John. I wouldn't want you in trouble." She replied.

"I see. Go home Lady Rachael. Locksley is yours for as long as you require it, but I shall need a tax man. I plan to see my brother-in-law back in favour." He said.

Guy smirked at Thornton's words. Rachael bowed and left as Thornton went to address his business with his wife. As soon as she saw Guy, she knew that he was pleased.

"Nicely done." He said.

"You almost sound surprised. That's how many times I have saved you?" She asked.

Guy smirked at her and bowed his head in acceptance.

"True. Now all I want from you when Thornton sorts the mess his dear wife put me into, is my house back." He replied.

"That is my house now." She said.

"Did you tell Thornton who you are? Who you really are I mean?" He asked.

"How dare you? After all I've done for you! You ungrateful...!" Began Rachael.

"Oh come on! How long can you really keep this authority lark up?" He asked.

"For as long as Thornton leaves Locksley to me. You heard him, tax man he said." She replied.

"I don't think so." He said.

"You take advantage too much Guy of Gisborne. Locksley is mine. Deal with it." Added Rachael.

She walked away quickly from him.

"I only want what's mine!" He shouted.

Rachael turned to him angrily.

"You lost Locksley, now it's mine and I'm not leaving it without a fight. Isabella will loose because she trusted me too much and has family. I won't make that mistake. I will not go back to serving you." She said.

"You really think I'd be that cruel?" He asked.

Rachael paused. His reputation came before he did. She knew him as highly ambitious, nothing ever got in his way. She wanted to tell him that she thought so or she wouldn't have said it, instead she tried a more honest approach.

"Surprise me." She said.

"You can still be Lady of Locksley." He said.

"How kind?" She added sarcastically.

"I've not finished. As Lady of Locksley, people would assume one thing." He said.

It didn't take Rachael long to figure out what he meant. Thornton had already accused her of being married to him or Robin. She smirked at him.

"I don't think so." She said.

"We'll only be accused of worse." He warned.

"I really don't care. I'm not doing it and I refuse to entertain the idea for another moment." She said.

"What do you want Rachael?" He asked angrily.

"Let me put this plainly, yes you can stay at Locksley once Thornton has sorted you out, but I won't do anymore for you. If anything you are in debt to me." She replied.

"Then let me repay you." He said, smirking.

Rachael slapped him in the face and made it clear his advances were unwelcome. She had waited until he thought it impossible for her to refuse, but he did not know with whom he were dealing with.

"How dare you? You filthy scoundrel!" She cried.

"Rachael wait!" He shouted.

This time there was no turning back for Rachael. She stormed away from him as he felt the burning pain upon his cheek. He went away to check his reflection and he could see her hand mark, glowing upon his face. He knew that he had caused her offence. It was like history repeating itself. Only trouble was that Rachael was being honest with him and refused to lie to him. He had often thought Marian had wanted him, she was just shy. Yet Rachael had made it very clear that he was not to try to kiss her again. He couldn't loose her, not now, not before Thornton got to Nottingham. What if she made him change his mind? Or worse got Prince John's back right up against him?

Guy went back to Locksley and managed to sneak in once again. When Rachael turned to him he put up his hands in surrender.

"I was wrong. You have every right to alert the guards. Just one more chance. Please. I'm sorry I offended you." He said.

Rachael smirked slightly.

"That's twice you've apologized to me Guy." She said.

"Maybe because you make me feel guilty." He said.

"Don't tell everybody." She said.

He smirked at her and she shook her head at him.

"You can't fool me Guy, you're not apologizing because you're sorry, you're apologizing incase I say something to Thornton." She said.

"You say something to Thornton and I'll say something about you and your past." He said.

"You'll have a job Guy." She said.

"Maid." He threatened.

"Who was I before that?" She asked.

"Nothing special I shouldn't wonder." He replied.

"You hope." She added.

Guy looked at her questioningly and she remained confident.

"Go Guy. I won't be telling tales on you and you do well to do the same for me." She said.