R+R PLEASE
SONG CREDITS:
We're Not Gonna Take It x Twisted Sister
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: standing on the rooftops, everybody scream your heart out!
The girls awoke very early the next morning. They dressed and ate in silence. "It's way too early for this." Hazel yawned as she laid her down on the table. "No kidding." Ruby replied. She was trying her hardest to stay awake. "It's time." Djaq said standing up. Marian, Ruby, and Hazel followed. Once again they made a rope and began climbing out the window. "I really hate this." Ruby whined, "Parada de la perra que gimotea." Hazel retorted, "What did she say?" Marian asked as she reached the ground. "She said 'Bitch stop whining.'" Ruby replied when her feet touched a solid surface. Djaq was next and then Hazel. They peered around the corner of Marian's house to see if the night guard was walking around. They saw he was talking to Gisborne. "Bob Saget." Ruby whispered, "Don't panic. We'll do what they do in the spy movies!" Hazel whispered. (A/N: they walk behind something and then peer out and when the bad guy turns in their direction they duck? It's that kind of thing. A/N) Very stealthily they walked behind some bushes. Luckily they made it to meeting spot without being caught. "Now that was fun." Ruby said, everyone agreed. They heard footsteps coming towards them. They stood still and waited with baited breath. Robin and the gang appeared before them. "¿Para cuál el infierno era ése? Usted casi me dio un ataque del corazón. Soy hispánico yo tengo de la tensión arterial alta. Debo poner una maldición santa en su cabeza pero no . El dios le conseguirá para ella más adelante." Hazel exclaimed. Everyone looked at her in shock. "What?" Robin asked, "You really don't want to know. At all." Ruby said shaking her head. Hazel went over to them and gave them each a smack upside their heads. "That's rather uncalled for!" Much exclaimed, "The hell it ain't!" Hazel replied. "I kind of forgot to mention that when she's nervous she has a bit of a temper and will start speaking Spanish and go into ghetto fabulous mode. Course that also happens when she's mad." Ruby explained with a nervous smile. "Ghetto fabulous?" Marian said, "Meaning she gets an attitude." Ruby said. "The sheriff, his sister, and Gisborne will be at the mines by noon." Robin explained changing the subject, "Marian, I cannot allow you to do this. It is too dangerous and I could not live with myself if anything happened to you."
"That's so barf tastic." Hazel said but Ruby elbowed her in the stomach.
"Robin, you have no need to worry. I have a disguise so they won't know who I am." Marian explained with a smile. Robin walked over to Marian and pulled her into a kiss. "I love you." She told him when they pulled away. "ROBIN AND MARIAN SITTIN' IN A TREE K-I-S-S-I-N-G!" Ruby and Hazel started singing. "Shut up!" Marian laughed. Allan came up behind Ruby and scooped her up. "ALLAN YOU CAKE! PUT ME DOWN!" she squealed excitedly. He threw her over his shoulder and ran around with her laughing and playfully hitting his back. "You are such a loser!" she exclaimed when he finally put her down. He didn't say anything; he pulled her against him and pressed his lips to hers. Nobody said anything as they kissed. Ruby wrapped her arms around Allan's neck so she could be impossibly closer. Finally they pulled apart. "Wow." Ruby panted, Allan smiled. "Damn girl, I thought you two were about to get your socks off." Hazel commented; Ruby rolled her eyes. "Good bye for now. We'll see you all at the mines." Much said and walked away. Robin gave Marian a kiss goodbye and followed suit. "They're coming to the mines?" Hazel said, "Apparently. I guess Robin feels the need to be a chivalrous knight or some shit." Ruby said.
THE MINES:
Vaysey, Lady Davina, and Gisborne sat on their horses as they watched the children work. They were just about to leave when a guard came rushing up. "My lords and lady. You might want to come and take a look at this." He said. They followed him across the mines to a field where Ruby, Hazel, Djaq, Marian (in disguise) and countless other women were standing with flags and banners.
As soon as they saw Vaysey, Lady Davina, and Gisborne they began to sing.
We're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it anymore
We've got the right to choose and
There ain't no way we'll lose it
This is our life, this is our song
We'll fight the powers that be just
Don't pick our destiny 'cause
You don't know us, you don't belong
Oh...
We're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it anymore
(No more, no more, no more)
We're not gonna take it (No more)
No, we ain't gonna take it (No more)
We're not gonna take it anymore
Oh, you're so condescending
Your gall is never ending
We don't want nothin', not a thing, from you (From you, from you)
Your life is trite and jaded
Boring and confiscated
If that's your best, your best won't do!
Oh...
We're not gonna take it (No more)
No, we ain't gonna take it (No more)
We're not gonna take it anymore
(I won't take it no more)
We're not gonna take it (No more)
No, we ain't gonna take it (No more)
We're not gonna take it anymore
Oh...
Oh...
We're right, yeah
We're free, yeah
We'll fight, yeah
You'll see, yeah
We're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it anymore
They started marching towards to mines, with their heads high and voices loud.
We're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it anymore
(No more, no more, no more)
We're not gonna take it (No more)
No, we ain't gonna take it (No more)
We're not gonna take it anymore
They stopped right in front of the sheriff, Davina, and Gisborne.
"What is all this?" The sheriff asked, "This is a revolution baby." Hazel answered.
"What sort of change can peasants and a mere Saracen woman make?" Davina asked snottily. "Esta perra alrededor para conseguir su golpe del asno." Hazel said, "I know you want to but for right now let me do the talking." Ruby answered, "The women behind me are the mothers of the children you've subjected to this hard labor. They want their kids back and they want them back now."
Guy smirked and answered, "They have no say. They're women and they're not noble."
"Su asno del Oh es primer." Hazel said stepping forward but Ruby stopped her. "Last I recalled; you didn't give birth to these children. You stole them as if they were objects for greed and blackmail. They're human beings just like you and me."
Guy, Vaysey, and Davina just laughed as if she just told a funny story. "You see that's your problem right there. You think you're so FUCKING superior and better than them because you live in a castle and can afford meat and fine clothes. You're so fucking blind by your own greed and lust for power that you actually believe you're that some sort of god which is some sick shit if you ask me. But the truth is, beneath all those clothes, you're the most pathetic excuse for a human being and I'm amazed God has not smited you yet. And in case you didn't know, greed is one of the seven deadly sins as is gluttony. So you're basically going to Hell in a hand basket and I'm pretty sure Satan is going to have a blast subjecting you to all sorts of sadistic torture." Ruby said with a smile.
Everyone looked at her in shock. "Dude, where did you learn about sins? You're Jewish!" Hazel exclaimed, "I was really bored and I read the bible." Ruby answered shrugging. "You're a Hebrew?!" the sheriff said, " a heathen?!"
"For your information, Jesus was a Jew. You can call me a Christ killer all you want but the truth is, that was Judas and he was only one Jew. So it's kind of unfair to call all us Jews that. Just like it's unfair to kill innocent Muslims. Islam is kind of not that different from Christianity. Sure, in their religion Jesus is a prophet and Allah is God. But their religion is monotheistic just like yours and mine."
"How do you know so much about my people's religion?" Djaq asked amazed at her knowledge. "I took Middle Eastern civilization last year in school." Ruby answered. One of the village women cleared her throat. "Oh yeah sorry. Anyways, we're taking the children back." Ruby added.
Guy drew his sword, "I think not." He said darkly, "Gringo put your sword away. It's sad enough that you work for this asshole, but to think that you have an appeal for higher power because you have a shiny stick in your hand that compensates for your lack of manhood is down right depressing." Hazel exasperated. All the women (including Davina) tried to stifle their laughter. "You will pay for that." Guy growled. "I have an idea. Guy I challenge you to a fight. No weapons, no armor. We fight like men. I win you let the children go, if you win you keep the children and me. I'll do whatever you want of me. Do we have an accord?" Ruby said, everyone gasped at her boldness. Guy thought about it for a moment. "Alright, I'll humor you." He answered putting his sword away and getting his horse.
"Are you insane?" Marian asked from under her disguise. "Relax, she knows what she's doing. She's taken guys bigger than him before." Hazel said, "This is Guy. He's trained!" Marian exclaimed. "Marian, I'm trained. When I was seven, there was this bully who picked on me when Hazel wasn't around. She tried to beat me up but Hazel always stopped her. One day, Hazel was out sick, and the girl beat the crap out of me. When I got home and my dad saw, he was pissed. So he took me to karate and boxing. There I learned everything I needed to know to defend myself and win in a fight. Trust me, he doesn't have a chance." Ruby assured her. Marian nodded. Everyone made a circle around them so there would be room. Ruby stepped out into the ring and waited for Guy. Robin and the gang had come to the mines and wondered what was going on. They pushed their way through the crowd. "What's going on?" Robin asked, "Ruby challenged Guy to a fight. If she wins, they let the children go and if he wins the children stay and she's his to do what he pleases." Djaq answered. Allan was furious and ran out. "What the hell do you think you're doing?" he asked in anger. "Allan, I have to do this!" Ruby explained, "No you don't. I can fight for you." He answered, "I refuse to let another man let alone HIM touch you!"
Ruby sighed. She put her hand on his cheek and looked into his eyes. "Allan, do you trust me?"
"Of course I trust you."
"Then trust that I know what I'm doing." She said; she pulled him into a kiss as if to soothe his anger and fright of losing her. They pulled away and pressed their foreheads together. "Do you trust that I know what I'm doing?" she asked; Allan nodded. "Good." She said giving him a peck on the lips and pushing back into the crowd. Guy finally entered the ring and stood before her.
"Are you ready to serve me?" Guy asked with a sick smile on his lips,
"I'd better watch that cockiness. You're about to get your ass served to you on a silver platter." She replied.
Guy took the first swing but Ruby ducked. She did a half turn and elbowed him in the stomach. You could hear the crowd gasp and start whispering. Guy stood up and pushed her to ground. He dove to be on top but she blocked him and flipped him onto his back. She stood up quickly watching him struggle to stand up. He charged at her but she punched him in the mouth.
"YOU GO GIRL!" Hazel yelled out. "Ready to give up?" Ruby asked; Guy spat out some blood before answering. "Not even close."
Guy made to punch her back but once she again she ducked. She kicked his legs out from under him. Guy fell to his back. Ruby straddled him and socked him in the eye. "That's for the children you kidnapped." She growled. She punched his jaw. "That's for the people you caused pain and suffering." Guy punched her in mouth. She checked to see if she was bleeding but she wasn't. She gave him one last punch. She hit him with everything in her. The force of the punch knocked him out. She jumped up and shot her hands up in the air signaling her victory. The crowd cheered so loud you could probably hear it from all the villages. Ruby was busy rejoicing in her victory that she didn't notice Guy stand up. Guy grabbed her and held a dagger to her throat. The crowd stopped. "You're mine now." He growled in her ear. "You see this Allan? She's mine! I can touch her whenever and wherever I want and there's nothing you can do." He exclaimed. "I wouldn't be too sure about that." Ruby said, "Ladies, here's a little trick I learned from 'Miss Congeniality' you can use it whenever you're attacked. It's called SING"
"You're going to sing?" Guy asked snidely.
"Yep."
She elbowed him.
"SOLAR PLEXES"
She stomped on his foot.
"IN STEP"
She punched his nose, which began bleeding.
"NOSE"
She made a fist and swung her arm hard and hit him in his jewels.
"GROIN"
Guy fell over, holding his hands to his area. Everyone (except Vaysey and Davina) laughed and cheered. Robin handed Ruby his sword. She walked over and held the blade to Guy's throat. "I believe it's time to hold up your end of the bargain." She said with a smirk. "Is that going to be problem sheriff and Lady Davina?"
Vaysey and Davina shook their heads quickly. "Good."
"Boys, go get the children and return them to their mothers."
The scene was filled with tears from mothers as their reunited with their children. Hazel and Ruby watched with big smiles on their faces. "I'm proud of you." Hazel said, "You were right." Ruby answered. Hazel looked confused. "It's time to stand up for myself." Ruby explained. A mother with her kids came up to them. "Thank you both so much. I never thought I'd ever see my babies again." She said, "It was nothing." Ruby said. "No it was something. In this day, family is the only thing to keep you sane. I'm sure you make your mothers proud." She left with her kids.
Ruby's smile disappeared. "What?" Hazel asked concerned, "I said some hurtful things to my mom after she forgot to pick me up. I feel awful. I never meant any of it. But I was so just mad. She's been really stressed out lately and I made it worse." Ruby explained. "When we get back, we'll go see her." Hazel said. Hazel wrapped her arm around Ruby's shoulder as they walked away.