This whole story is dedicated to Sarah, the best friend anyone could ever ask for. I will miss you.

Boarding at Nottingham Towers

1.Arrival

I own nothing but the characters I create, If I did own Robin Hood. Marian would be alive, Guy and Sheriff would be dead, John would have found Alice again and Will and Djaq would still be in Sherwood. I'll say this again and again untill the BBC get my point!

The brown haired girl with a curved figure bent down and smiled at her father. Her pretty smile aluminating her sparkling blue eyes.

"You're sure you don't want a lift?" Edward asked.

"No," the girl answered.

Edward sighed "Okay then. Goodbye Marian dear. Be good!"

"I will," the girl replied and waved off the car. Once it was gone she wheeled her suitcase over to a small, dark skinned girl.

"Well, no hug for your best friend then Djaq?" She asked from behnind the small girl.

Djaq span around, "Maz!" she exclaimed after engulfing Marian in a large hug.

"Hey look at you two, nice and comfy!" said a cheeky voice from behind them.

"Allan, John, Will!" exclaimed Marian, spinning around and hi-fiving each as she said their names.

"Hi guys," Djaq smiled.

They all dumped their bags on the coach and clambered on. John and Allan hurried up to save the back seats while Marian, Djaq and Will put the bags into the bottom of the bus. Marian persuaded the others to go on ahead wile she put the last of their bags in the coach. Just as she was about to slip into the rapid stream of people getting onto the bus, she heard the beep of a horn. Turning around she groaned inwardly, as she saw the long black stretch limo, that belonged to Vasey Powered (the richest pupil in school), commonly nick-named 'The Sheriff' because of the iron grip that he held on their year, Year Twelve. She groaned even more as she saw the eager head of Guy Gisbourne, poking out of the window, grinning eagerly. The guy seemed to think he had a lead on her! Ever since Robin had left at the begining of year 8, he had been forever advancing on her. The gang had offered many times to go and 'sort him out' but Marian had refused not wanting them to get into a fight because of her. Anyway, Vasey's father could have a big impact on her's. If Guy went running to Vasey and Vasey went running to his dad then it would not turn out well. Taking a deep breath she fastened a fake smile on her face and headed towards te car.

"Guy," she said.

"Marian," he replied eyeing her body eagerly. Honestly! Marian was amazed he didn't start licking his lips!

"Do you want to catch a lift?" he asked coming to his senses.

"No thanks," Marian replied politely,

"Are you sure, it's better than riding with that rabble!" he said, indicating to the bus with a jerk of the head. It was getting full and Marian was worried that she would miss it and be forced to ride with them.

"It's okay, my bag's already in there."

"But-" Guy started, but he was interupted by Vasey.

Marian tried not to grimace as his ugly face poked into her veiw "Come on Gisbourne," he drawled, "Just get the leper in or drive, we don't have all day!"

Guy shrugged at her "sorry,"he said as the car sped away.

Marian sighed in relief and clambered on to the bus.

"Hey," Djaq greeted her as she sank gratefully down in the seat they had saved her. "Who was that in the car?"

"No-one," she spat "just some pig who can't get the message."

"Guy?" Djaq asked sympathetically.

"Mmm," Marian grumbled.

"Hey, come on. Brighten up!"

"Why should I? He's gonna make my life hell this year and I'm supposed to be what? Happy!"

"No, just don't let him get to you. It's what he wants, maybe. But if you get too unhappy you'll go trailing to him!"

"Hmm," Marian sat up a bit. "Good point, yeah. Thanks Djaq! If he trys to get to close I'll kick him so hard he'll fly to Timbuck Two off but power!"

Djaq smiled and smacked her on the back. "There's the Marian we all know and love!"

Xxx

The year12's all stretched as the bus came to a screeching stop. Marian clambered off followed by Allan who was brandishing three scraps of paper each with a number scrawled on it, that he had got after badgering girls enough. Though none of the gang quite had the heart to tell him that most numbers, don't consist of over twenty numbers! Marian smiled as se looked up at her school. If you had looked at Nottingham Towers you would have thought it was a town. It was huge. Each subject had its own block and then there was a huge castle like building. It had four towers each of which held a house, Sherwood, Clun, Nottingham and Loughbrough.

Marian and the gang were in Sherwood. Fortunately Guy, Vasey and their gang were in Nottingham, though that didn't stop Guy from constantly coming to Marian and Djaq's room.

Marian's smile turned to a frown when she heard a familiar voice...

"You should understand that we rule around here," growled a voice, the gang rounded a corner and saw Davina (Vaseys sister) leering over a girl with short brown hair and green eyes.

"You don't rule me! Now why don't you run back to your reptiles!" The girl shouted.

Davina glowered at her and raised her hand to hit her. The crowd that had formed winced and waited for the sound of a slap. But none came when the audience looked again, Marian stood holding Davina's hand in a vice grip, staring daggers at her.

"You touch any of my friends ever again and you'll have me to answer to!" Marian spat, shoving Davina away and hurrying over to the girl (who was being looked after by Allan), helping the rest of the gang shield her from veiw.

"Are you okay?" Marian asked the girl.

"Yeah, fine thanks." The girl hesitated "Did you really mean what you said? Am I really part of your gang?"

"'course you are!" Allan said quickly.

There was a mummur of agreement over the group.

"So what's your name?" Marian asked.

"Mira," Mira replied.

"Hey Mira. I'm Marian and this is Will, Djaq, John and Allan." She nodded to each as se said their names, "normally Eve is with us but she seems to have dissapeared," she frowned.

"Oh look there she is!" Djaq exclaimed. Pointing to over by Davina's group. Eve looked up and saw them, hurriedly came over.

"Were they harrasing you?" Marian asked indicating to Davina.

"No!" Eve said quickly.

"Okay, let's get going!" Will said and they all nodded in agreement.

As the gang began to walk down the long driveway up to the Sherwood pupil's tower Marian kept half an eye on Eve. She was skittish, looking around at Davina's group when she thought no-one was looking. Marian would have to keep an eye on her...

Ooooo! What's up with Eve? Will Guy stop harrasing Marian? Find out next time!

Sorry I just had to do that! Robin will next time, I promise. I'll also do more Allan/Mira, Will/Djaq okay?

I just want three reviews before I post again and as I said at the top, this story is dedicated to Sarah.

This story was supposed to be posted for my b-day, 18th July, but I didn't get a chance to post it. Sos!

Plz keep reviewing, reviews make me happy and happiness makes me type faster!

Luv

Candyflossgirl aka Rache