Hello! Thank you for the reviews, love hearing what you guys think. So, this is the next chapter. It isn't very long but, it is a sort of mid way between the beginning and the action, with a little bit of the Sheriff thrown in. A little scene with Robin and Marian happens somewhere, just to lighten the mood and of course a slight bit of Will/Djaq because, I love them. Hope you enjoy! Keep reviewing, you know I love it. I should say I do not own any of the characters, sadly.

'Right gang, how are we going to do this?' Robin lent against a supporting beam, stroking his bearded chin with his thumb in deep thought.

The Sheriff's guest would no doubt be travelling via the North Road but, Robin guessed the number of guards protecting the mysterious man, or woman (Marian reminded him) would out weigh the five of them. The only option was to spy on the traveller, as they made their journey, to see what they were dealing with, and attempt any mission when they were safely inside the castle.

'We will go down to the North Road early and split up, that way we can see what or, who we are dealing with from all angles.' It wasn't Robin's first choice but, it was the best they could do.

'We don't attack?' Little John cut in.

'No, we bide out time, we suss out who it is and then, and only then, we attack,' Robin corrected, pacing across the camp.

'Robin, I should go,' Marian announced, standing from her perch and shaking her dress out. If she stayed any longer someone may become wary of her whereabouts.

She bid a fond farewell to the rest of the gang and took Robin's arm as he led her out of the camp. He walked her to the edge of Sherwood, as always, where they would part. The couple stood in silence to the edge of the forest, Robin considering the outcome of tomorrow's events and Marian enjoying the crisp autumn air, which allowed the stars to shine brightly upon Nottingham. At least this way they were not arguing.

'I wish you would come back to camp, Marian,' Robin put forward, not wanting to let her walk into whatever trouble was brewing inside the castle.

'Someone will be suspicious if I stay any longer.'

'I meant for good,' he almost pleaded with her.

'You know I can't,' Marian smiled, 'how else would you be able to gain information like tonights.'

'It's too dangerous for you.'

'And, it wasn't in the camp?' She took his hand. 'You tied me up on our first outting remember.'

Robin laughed quietly at the memory, looking towards the forest floor. The only time Robin allowed his guard to be let down was around Marian, he prayed his enemy would never discover this weakness. She was one of, if not thee only way, he could be beaten.

'Fine,' he gave in, pulling her close and kissing her passionately.

She pulled away smirking, knowing the effect she had on him as he had it on her to. She dreaded leaving him, not sure when they would or, could meet again. She always knew there was a chance it could be at his own hanging, no matter how much his egotistical self told her it would never happen.

She turned and made her way back the same route she had come, feeling his eyes following her as she went.

Camp

'So, who do you think it is?' Much asked, in an attempt to break the lingering silence.

'I don't know Much,' Will answered, sorting through the selection of weapons for the mornings task.

'Black Knight stuff probably.'

'Always is,' Much muttered to himself as if he had been treated unfairly. But, hadn't the whole of Nottingham, under the sheriff's evil rule. Couldn't he see he had already killed enough people, ruined families, left orphans facing uncertain futures and wives to fend for themselves?

Will knew how they felt, his, alongside Little John's, was the most sympathetic look when completing drop-offs. His anger still boiled whenever he encountered the Sheriff and his men but, he knew he had to control it, he needed to be there if Luke was ever in trouble. Djaq had been betrayed by one of her best friends already, she would surely crumble if he destroyed her trust as well. He looked over at her, sat in silent contemplation as she watched Much poke the fire back to life. She caught his worried eye and smiled, the bright light of the fire reflecting in her own wide eyes. Will smiled back, a sense of dread washing over him. Tomorrow didn't sit well with the young carpenter, something just didn't feel right.

NottinghamCastle

'I have a good feeling about tomorrow Gisborne, a good feeling.' The Sheriff grinned as he walked his way around the room, casting his eye over his right hand man and his sidekick, Allan.

'My Lord, Salil is making good progress.'

'Yes, we just need to get him past Hood and then we can begin our deal.'

'I don't think he'll be attempting sabotage anytime soon, we've prepared a number of guards for the safe passage, my Lord.'

The Sheriff wandered close to Gisborne and peered up at him, making Gisborne shiver under his commanding glare.

'This needs to work in order to kill the King, when he returns,' the evil in his eyes flashed a dark shade as he smirked, 'when you need a little help, you turn to your enemies enemies, remember that.' Pointing his finger in Guy's face he turned and yelled at his guards to prepare the room ready for tomorrow's arrival. Peering out of the broken window, he looked across the court yard, noticing a thin, dark figure glide it's way across. He eye-brow raised and he watched knowing who it was instantly.

'Silly girl.'

Second chapter done. Please, please, please review!