Heyy long time know update and reviews. This is the only update for this story its now finished and I know the first chapter clothes and outlaw bears was a oneshot i just couldn't help myself. so I hope you enjoy x
Receiving of the gifts
Early next morning the gang arose just after sunrise, it being middle of spring the sun rose at half past seven in the morning and set at half past eight at night. The other day the girls had made a grand total of 42 outfits for boys and girls in many different ages and 20 stuff teddies in many different styles.
Today was the day the girl's hard work would go to the poor in Nettelstone after much deliberation from everyone, and the fact that the sheriff had raised the taxes all 8 of them just the other day, they deserved the gifts that the outlaws had made, also it had the smallest population at of all the surrounding villages.
" Robin, are we all taking the gifts to Nettelstone or just some of us," Djaq asked sat beside Allan.
" No just some of us, the lads will take them and …" Robin never got to finish what he was saying as Marian had already jumped in.
" No Robin, it was Djaq's idea, and we did, us girls made them, we will be the ones going to Nettelstone," argued Marian fiery.
" Too be honest, I agree with Marion," said Allan shrugging his shoulders and raising his eyebrow. Smiling Djaq shuffled closer to Allan who wrapped his arms around the love of his life.
Smiling at the couple, John looked at Robin and raised his eyebrows in ' the girls will go to Nettelstone, no argument about it,'
Sighing Robin knew he had lost and agreed that the girls were the ones to go to Nettelstone.
Before leaving the girls where sat around the fire, talking: the lads had gone in there own directions doing different chores needed, Allan and Robin had gone hunting for tonight's meal, John and Will had gone to collect firewood as they were beginning to run low on the pile they had inside the camp, and Much had gone for a walk.
" Eve yesterday, you mentioned you wanted a baby, well last night in bed I was thinking same, I too want a baby," said Djaq smiling shyly.
All the girls looked at each other in shock, they never once expected Djaq to come out with the fact she wanted a baby, as she was the manliest of all the girls.
" Why do you want a baby Djaq," asked Sarah cautiously.
" Well, in Acre a family is the second most important thing in the world, and woman are born to reproduce, and serve the man they live with; the husband. When my hair was chopped off and came to England by force and unwillingness, all thoughts of marriage and a family disappeared causing me to take up the name of my brother Djaq, the warrior and boy. No longer Saffiah the woman as well as the apple of my fathers eye. I thought my life was over when I was taken away and then I met Robin and the guys and I felt wanted. As I stayed there longer my affections for Allan grew and as I was told his feelings for me came upon, we started a relationship out of love, and not by a suitor chosen by my parents. Last night I dreamt of a life in the future there was me Djaq A Dale, with three children, two boys and a little girl. Then I awoke before sunrise and it hit me then I want a family, I want a family with Allan A Dale." The four other girls where in a state of surprise, none really knew the laws and behaviours of those in middle east, but they knew they were different to themselves.
" I have announcement to make as well, id like a child too," said Kate bashfully, smiling when Djaq and Eve both smiled at her.
Looking at each other both Marian and Sarah smiled and at the same time said, " So do I".
" So do I what?" asked Will, as he and John appeared through the bushes each carrying large bundles of sticks, for the fire.
" Oh nothing," said Sarah innocently, but those who know her knew she wasn't truly innocent when her voice sounded like it did.
" Sarah what is it?" asked John sitting down behind her and wrapping his large muscular arms around her petit waist. Turning around to face him, Sarah stretchers herself and lovingly plants her lips on to his, it was a simple and loving kiss, that showed him how much he meant to her, and how much she loved him. Pulling apart she snuggled into the warmth he provided.
" Come on girls tell us," said Will slyly nuzzling the Kate's neck knowing he could get anything out of her by doing this.
" Will knock it off," she muttered slapping his cheek gently and leaning into his chest, blocking his mouth from reattaching itself to her neck, even though she enjoyed it.
" It's called girl talk, the most amazing thing about girl talk is, its for girls only so buzz off," said Eve.
Looking at each other Will and John began to buzz. They buzzed until Kate had had enough and screamed, " I want a baby." Eyes wide she clamped her hand over her mouth the girls looked at her in shock, as she had not intended Kate to be out of control of her action.
" W-w-what?" said Will sitting there in shock as well?
" I-I-I don't mean now of course but I mean in the future like you no when we have left the forest have a home and all that" she said embarrassed and feeling extremely stupid.
" Is this what you five were on about, you all want children just in the future?" asked John wanting to make sure he had the assumption right.
They nodded each lowering their heads averting their eyes from John. Kissing her cheek Will whispered in the future yes but now no. This caused her to smile and give him a hard and passionate kiss on the lips. Sarah looked at John who nodded in agreement he also would like another child this time he could be a proper father for him.
" So when you going to tell Robin, Much and Allan?" asked Will once he had regained his breath.
" Well we don't really want to." Said Djaq sheepishly scratching below her raven locks.
" You'll find the right place and time then you will." Said John smiling tenderly at them " Anyway shouldn't you five be delivering them amazing clothes and bears to Nettelstone.
" Yeah," said Marian shooting from the ground to her feet. From embarrassment to excitement her mood had changed rapidly.
Laughing the other girls stood each grabbing a bag filled with clothing and bears. Saying goodbye to John and Will set of on their journey to Nettelstone.
It took them about two and half hours until they finally got to Nettelstone.
Once they were there they split up each going a separate ways.
" Hello, from Robin Hood, clothes for your family," Said Djaq handing a young woman with two young children some clothes.
" Thank you miss," she said her voice full of gratitude.
Bending down Djaq looked at the children opening her bag slightly she asked the children to come closer saying she had something for them. As they stepped closer they peered into the bag and squealed in joy.
" Take the one you want, one each she said," the mother still didn't know what was in the bag. But as soon as the two children took out the mystery items she smiled happily, out they pulled the Sarah Bear and a little pink Pig. In glee they thanked Djaq and ran up to their mum to show them her gifts.
Their mother smiled at her and she smiled back.
The rest of the girls had done well; Eve had given out the yellow duck, Allan Bear and Eve Bear; Marian had handed out John Bear, Much Bear and the yellow Rabbit. Sarah had handed out Will Bear, Kate Bear. Kate had handed out Marian Bear, Robin Bear, the Brown Horse and Djaq Bear
Overall the bears and animals were a great success and each child had one, also there was extra fabric left to make some more bears.
Unfortunately the clothing didn't stretch as far as they hoped and only half of the population in Nettelstone didn't get a full family of clothes some went short and some only received one item. But not one family was ungrateful for the purchases they received as those with children who may not of received any clothes were happy as there children gained a toy for themselves each and not many children can call something of there own.
The girls headed back happy with the things they had done and knowing at least someone in the family had gained something.
" Were Back," cried Eve laughing loudly on the floor after tripping over the branches on the forest ground.
" We've noticed," chuckled Much offering his hand to lift her up. Whispering in her in the future not now, and Little John told us," made her smile and inside she knew everything would work out between the groups. Sitting down next to Much and Allan listening to Djaq re-tell the day. She smiled.
Read and review pleasee x