Chapter 2

This takes place during the space between 2-7 and 2-8. Shanima, thank you for the review!

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Marian ran through the forest, laughing euphorically at the success of their last raid. She was thrilled to be a member of the gang and for a moment she wondered why she hadn't taken Robin up on his offer before. Her face fell as she remembered. She bit her lip to keep from crying and closed her eyes, pushing away the unshed tears.

He's gone. She reminded herself wistfully, bitterly. She felt a warm hand on her shoulder. She opened her eyes. She turned around hadtily.

"Oh. It's you." She sighed in relief.

"Yes. Disappointed?" Robin asked

"No, of course not. I could do without the infamous Locksley cockiness, though." she said, trying to add sarcasm to lighten things up.

"Aye" He grinned "But where would be the fun in that?" His grin lessened as he examined her face.

"Something wrong, my love?" He asked, worry evident on his face.

"No. I just… For the first time I really miss him. I want them to pay. " She turned away.

" Love, I know you want vengeance but , I know this will make me sound like a hypocrite, but sometimes you have to forgive.

Forgive

Sounds good

Forget

I'm not sure I could

"Maybe if I had left before and taken him with me… maybe this wouldn't have happened. Maybe if I had listened to you about Gisbourne and the Sheriff and their guards- he might be safe. " Marian said, her hatred obvious.

I'm through with doubt

Nothing left for me to figure out

Its turned my whole world around and I kinda like it

I'm not ready to make nice,

I'm not ready to back down,

I'm still mad as hell

And I don't have time

To go round and round and round

It's too late to make it right

I probably wouldn't if I could

Cause I'm mad as hell

Can't bring myself to do what it is

You think I should

She subconsciously turned and started walking towards Locksley. Robin grabbed her arm and pulled her back. He wrapped his arms around her, the movement embracing her but also keeping her from running.

"Marian" he hissed "Would Edward want this? Want you to be killed for not thinking? "

She stopped struggling and the wild look that had come over her left, her eyes were once again focused.

"No. No, he wouldn't." she replied, trying to convince herself as well as him.