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songs:

Existentialism on Prom Night x Straylight Run

Here We Go Again x Paramore

Chapter Three: So I'm waiting for this test to end so the lighter days can soon begin

Everyone sat around the fire that Djaq and Ruby made, eating, talking, and laughing. The stars and the moon were out; the vast beauty of it hypnotized Ruby.

"So Ruby." Much said interrupting her trance,

"Tell us about yourself."

Ruby sighed, "I hate talking about myself." She groaned.

"Why?" Will asked.

"Because I feel like an egotistical moron." She answered. Everyone chuckled.

"Well you know my name and where I'm from. I have two older brothers; I hate both of them. I'm 18. I've had a horrible week and I'm really far from home." She explained.

"What's it like in Chicago?" Allan asked, "It's loud and dirty." She answered with a smile, "But I wouldn't want to grow up anywhere else. It's in own way it's beautiful. If you get up early enough, you can watch the sun rise over the buildings. And the way the sun hits them it's glittering like amber stones. It's great. No day is ordinary or boring in Chicago."

"What about your family?" Robin asked, "You have two brothers, what are they like?"

"They're assholes. I hate them. Their favorite hobby is torturing me. When I was seven, they left me in a tree for three hours. They used to tell me I was adopted and they steal money from me." She said plainly.

"Maybe that's their way of showing they love you." Djaq suggested.

"No it's not and the sad thing is, I'd still take a bullet for them." She said shaking her head.

"What's a bullet?" Djaq asked,

"How do I put this? Okay, ya know how cannons work? well bullets are kind of like that. Except they're shot from something MUCH smaller called a 'gun'. There are different types of guns. They come in all sorts of sizes and types. Now bullets are like cannon balls, except they're shaped different but they're just as deadly. And bullets are made to match each type of gun." Ruby explained.

"Well, it's late and we have to get up early tomorrow if we're going to make it Marion's before Gisbourne." Robin said getting up,

"Wait…what?" Ruby said confused, "I need to go home."

"We need your help. You help us and we help you. The forest is no place for a girl like you besides we need another spy in the castle." Robin explained.

"Bollocks." Ruby grumbled. Everyone laughed.

Ruby couldn't sleep at all that night. She kept tossing and turning trying to find a position that was comfortable. It was almost dawn when she finally gave up. She got up and noticed that everyone was still asleep. She decided to take a walk to clear her head. Now, most people wouldn't think of taking a walk through a forest they had never been in before without a guide but her grandfather taught her to hike the old fashioned way. She took off down a path just taking in the sounds of the birds and other animals. After five minutes she came to a clearing and saw the sun rising. She found soft patch of grass and sat down.

"When the sun came up,

We were sleeping in,

Sunk inside our blankets,

Sprawled across the bed,

And we were dreaming,

There are moments when,

When I know it and

The world revolves around us,

And we're keeping it,

Keep it all going,

This delicate balance,

Vulnerable all knowing,

Sing like you think no one's listening,

You would kill for this,

Just a little bit,

Just a little bit,

You would, kill for this

Sing like you think no one's listening,

You would kill for this,

Just a little bit,

Just a little bit,

You would, you would...

Sing me something soft,

Sad and delicate,

Or loud and out of key,

Sing me anything,

We're glad for what we've got,

Done with what we've lost

Our whole lives laid out right in front of us,

She sang softly. "What's that you're singing?" asked a voice behind her. Ruby turned around and saw Allan standing behind with a smile. He took a spot next to her.

"It's a song." She answered. "It's pretty." Allan said. "If John Nolan were here, I'm sure he'd love to hear that." Ruby joked. Ruby realized she never really got a good look of Allan, but now that she saw him in the light, she noticed how handsome he was. "You have a beautiful singing voice." Allan commented. Ruby smiled shyly as she blushed. "Well you have a beautiful smile." She commented back. "Why thank you." Allan replied. "Who's Marion?" Ruby asked. "She's Robin's true love." He answered. "Aw barf." Ruby teased. Allan laughed, "You're funny."

"So I've been told." She retorted.

"I'm not being funny but you need to be careful with that mouth of yours at the castle." Allan warned,

"I'll try but I'm not making any guarantees." She replied.

"We need to head back, Robin will probably be up by now." Allan said, getting up.

He helped Ruby's hands and helped her up. But her being the klutz that she is stumbled into him. He caught her before she fell. She noticed how close she was to him. They stared into each other's eyes. "Thanks." She whispered, "No problem." He said letting go. They didn't talk on the way back to the camp. "Oh good, you found her!" Much exclaimed as he spotted them coming over the hill. "She was in the meadow. She didn't get to far." Allan explained. "Yeah; so your face." Ruby replied, "Oh not so tough and mighty are you?"

Everyone looked at her like she was crazy, "Are you serious? That usually gets me a chuckle at least." She exclaimed. Djaq laughed at her, "Oh yay I got a laugh." Ruby said excitedly. "Do you know how to ride a horse?" Robin asked interrupting her. "Hey I maybe a city girl, but I've ridden horses." She answered, defensively. "I was just asking." He said. "Whatever." She said rolling her eyes. She grabbed her bag. "So where's my horse?" she asked, "You're riding with Allan." Robin said getting on his horse. Allan came striding up on his horse and helped Ruby up. "Where do I put my hands?" she asked, "I thought you said you've ridden horses." Allan said, "I have on my own. I've never ridden as passenger on someone else's horse." She argued. Allan chuckled. "Wrap your arms around me." He said. Ruby gulped, she had just met him and yet her heart raced at those words. She reluctantly put her arms around him and the horse started walking. Ruby tried to not to inhale Allan's scent but she couldn't help it. He smelled like the forest, all rugged and earthy. Allan loved the feel of her arms around him. It was crazy, he barely knew her but his stomach fluttered. "I'm bored." Ruby complained, "then sing a song." Allan said. "No. I don't sing in front of people." She exclaimed. "Oh please. It lighten the mood and make the trip more enjoyable." Much said. Ruby sighed, "Okay. Just let think of one." She said, "Alright I've got one. I dedicate this song to my ex boyfriend Ryan."

And here we go again

With all the things we said

And not a minute spent

To think that we'd regret

So we just take it back,

These words and hold our breath

Forget the things we swore we meant

I'll write you just to let you know that I'm alright

Can't say I'm sad to see you go

Cause I'm not. (No, I'm not)

Well, I'm not.

And here we go again

With all the things we did

And now I'm wondering

Just who would I have been

To be the one attached

At all times to your hip?

Forget the things we swore we meant.

I'll write you just to let you know that I'm alright

Can't say I'm sad to see you go

Cause I'm not. (No, I'm not)

Well, I'm not. (No, I'm not)

Oh (No, I'm not)

I'll write you to, to let you know that I'm alright

Can't say I'm sad to see you go

Cause I'm not. (No, I'm not)

Well, I'm not. (No, I'm not)

I'm not, I'm not.

And here we go again

With all the things we said

And not a minute spent

To think that we'd regret

So we just take it back...

Everyone cheered as she finished. "What did Ryan do?" Little John asked. "He dumped me for the school's village idiot because she'll have sex and I won't." She explained. "You know men, they think with the wrong head…" Djaq began. "They think with the one below the shoulders not above." Ruby added laughing, "my mom says the same thing. Course she also says that life with men is like a deck of cards, you need a heart to love them, a diamond to marry them, a club to beat them, and a spade to bury the bastards."

Djaq laughed. They stopped in front of a large house in a village. "Wait here." Robin said getting off the horse, "Ruby, you come with me."

Ruby groaned, "I don't want to get down, I'm too comfy. Allan's my pillow."

Robin chuckled, "come on lazy bones."

"Fine." She sighed sliding off the horse. However once again she being the klutz that she was, she ended up falling on her butt. "Ouch. That's not fun." She said getting up. Robin rolled his eyes. They walked to the porch and knocked on the door. "Why can't I stay in the forest with you guys?" she asked, "Because it's not a place for a lady such as yourself."

"But Djaq's a girl!"

"She's different. She's a Saracen."

"Fine. But what makes you so sure that the sheriff is gonna take kindly to a 21st century girl?"

"That's why we have Marion, she's going to help you with your disguise." He explained.

Before Ruby could argue, the door opened. A woman with curly dark brown hair, fair skin, and blue eyes stood at the door.

"Is this her?" she asked,

"Yes this is Ruby." Robin answered, "Ruby this is Marion."

"Yo." She said, Marion gave her a confused look.

"She's from the 21st century. I told you this." Robin said.

"Well we have a lot of work to do before Guy comes." Marion said ushering Ruby in.

"Marion?"

"Yes Robin?"

"You get more beautiful every time I see you."

"Good day."

Marion shut the door and notice Ruby smiling a sly smile.

"What are you smiling about?" she asked.

"He thinks you're gorgeous. He wants to marry you. He wants to hold you. He wants to kiss you." Ruby teased.

Marion shook head but didn't attempt to hide the smile on her face.

"Come on, we must get you bathed and clothed." Marion started walking up the stairs. Ruby just shrugged and followed. It was going to be a long day.