NWTT 4

Robin was charging back to camp, and Marian was having to jog to keep up with him, but even then she was falling behind.

'Robin what is the matter.' Marian asked, she knew he was in a bad mood, due to his walk and pace.

'Nothing.' He stated without stopping or turning to look at her.

'Liar.' Marian whispered but loud enough for Robin to hear.

'Marian everything is fine OK!'

Marian stopped in her tracks. 'Well I am not moving from this spot until you tell em what happened.' Marian said crossing her arms.

Robin stopped and turned to look at her. He sighed when he noticed that she was telling the truth, and showed no signs of budging.

'He said that you wanted him.' Robin whispered looking down at the ground.

'And you believed him?' Marian asked a little shocked. Robin nodded shamefully.

'Robin I died twice and came back to you. I came from the Holy Land back to Sherwood...back to you. If I truly loved Guy then I could have easily gone back to the Castle and hid there, and let you believe that I was still dead. But I didn't.' Marian said walking up to him and cuddling him. 'I love you and only you.' She whispered.

'I love you to' Robin said and kissed her. He smiled when they broke and took her hand, and began walking back to camp at a slower more human pace.

The others were already back in camp by the time they got there.

'What took you so long' Much said handing them both a bowl of food.

'Gisbourne.' Robin said looking around the others. 'He knows Marian's alive.'

They all looked at each other wondering what to do.

'We will have to be careful.' Robin added. They all nodded and sat down to eat.

Marian enjoyed being back in the camp. It was fun and everyone was family to each other.

She smiled as she watched Will and Djaq cuddle up to each other, and as John sighed while Allan told him another story of one of his many conquests. She turned to Robin who had an arm wrapped around her shoulder but was looking away from her to his right as he talked with Much. It was strange, after everything that happened today, and probably every other day, fighting the Sheriff and Gisbourne, just escaping within an inch of your life. They all came back here and acted like this. No boasting about the days events. Although she was sure with Robin and Allan that some boasting must happen, but they all came together like this in the end. A family. Marian sighed and Robin noticed. He turned from his conversation with Much and looked at her.

'You tired.' He asked.

'No just thinking' She said looking up into the sky.

'What about' Robin asked looking up also.

'You, the gang, the camp.' She looked at him now, and met his eyes. 'I am happy to be here.' She smiled.

'Good' Robin also smiled and leaned down to kiss her.

Gisbourne barged into the Sheriff's study, causing him to look up in anger who has just disturbed him.

'Gisbourne! What is the meaning of this?' The Sheriff yelled.

'Hood was in Clun today' Gisbourne replied.

'And so, tell me what happened.'

'He was giving money out to the poor.' Guy answered.

'Hmm yes well that it new. Not like he had ever done that before.' The Sheriff mocked. 'Do I care a clue...NO!' HE said standing up from his chair an hitting his hand on the desk.

'He was not alone.' Guy added, getting annoyed with the Sheriff's attitude.

The Sheriff sighed. 'Ohh which one of his pathetic little gang were with him then?' The Sheriff said amusing Guy.

'Marian' Guy replied looking down. The Sheriff looked up shocked and surprised.

'Marian?' He asked again and Guy nodded. 'I thought you killed her?'

'I did I stabbed her, I saw her fall to the ground, she was as good as dead.' Guy replied.

'Well obviously. You did something wrong. As usual. You couldn't even take care of a leper!' The Sheriff bellowed walking out of the room and whistling for Guy to follow him.

Back at the camp the next morning. Djaq and Will walked up to Robin and Marian.

'Robin could we have a word with you.' Robin turned to face them. Marian went to leave to give them privacy, but Djaq stopped her.

'No stay.'

Marian frowned but stood by Robin all the same.

'Well..we were wondering...if you...could marry us?' Will stuttered nervously.

Robin smiled. 'Of course. It would be my honour.' He replied patting Will on the back. Marian congratulated Djaq and gave her a hug. Robin then gave Djaq a hug and Marian kissed Will on the cheek.

'We have to go shopping' Marian announced and the three others turned to look at her. Will smiled, Djaq looked worried, and Robin was frowning, which clearly told her she was going to have to talk him into letting her go anywhere.