Chapter 3 is up. Sorry that it took so long time but it has happen some things back home
so chapter 4 can also take a while. I am also sorry for the spelling and grammar. I was first thinking to not tell who robins brother was before chapter 5 but i changed my mind but i hope you will like it anyway.
Chapter 3 The Brother
Allan A Dale was standing in his bedroom window in Locksley and looked out over the village. He had now lived with Gisborne in 3 weeks and he had fortunately not met Robin and the other yet. He wondered if they knew that he was working for Gisborne.
If he had told why he betrayed them he wouldn´t be here right now and he knew it. He knew Robin would have forgiven him and he would now have been in the camp with the others and eating breakfast. But now he couldn´t even go near the woods anymore to risk being shot by an arrow.
- ALLAN! I need to talk to you. Come down now, screamd Gisborne from downstairs.
Allan took a deep breath and then went down to Gisborne who was sitting at the dining table.
You called, Sir Guy.
Here, sit down, said Gisborne and raised up from his chair.
How long have you lived here now Allan?
3 weeks sir, said Allan, looking at Gisborne while he went back and forth slowly beside him.
There was silence for a while.
Allan, the sheriff wants me to come in to Nottingham now. He said that he have a new idea on how to get Hood. I would love to take you in with me and introduce you to the sheriff but i need to know that i can trust you, are you ready to work for me Allan?
Allan looked at him for a few seconds and looked then down at the table again.
Was he ready for this? Was he ready to become Guys right hand man?
Gisborne was now standing behind Allan and was puting his hands on Allan´s shoulders.
You know Allan, I was really happy when you decided to come here. You did finaly make right decicion. But if this is what you want, you must promise to never lie to me. I will start to treat you like a brother or son and with that i mean,do somthing I don´t like or do not obey me, you will be punished. Right now you are a uncouth pickpocket boy and a big liar, but when I´m done with you Allan, when everything is over, I promise i will have made you a man. You will also have power, money, land everything you want, I will give it to you. But if you start to disobey me, if you betray me Allan, i will make you life a hell.
So what do you say? Do you want to become a part of my family Allan?
Allan sat and looked down on his feets under the table. Deep down he knew what he should do, Deep down he knew that he would go out through the door and never come back. But it was somthing that kept him detined. There was a thought in the back of his head who said that he sould stay and take the chance to revenge on Robin. Because it was because of that he was here. He wanted revenge on Robin Hood.
Of course I want this Guy. I´m not being funny but I wouldn´t bee sitting here now if i didn´t want this, right?
So I can trust you then? No more secrets?, said Gisborne and was now standing in front of Allan.
Of course you can trust me. I am you right hand man now, your friend. I promise to never lie to you Guy. You have my word, Said Allan and leaned slowly back on the chair.
Good. Go up and change clothes. We are going to Nottingham about 10 minutes.
Allan smiled at him and then ran up to his room and switched clothes and after a while Allan A Dale were on his way to Nottingham to meet the Sheriff.
Same time in the Sherwoodforest
Are you sure Marion?
Yes. I heard the sheriff say to one of the guards to go and fetch Gisborne. That he would say to him that the Sheriff has a good plan how he finally should get hold of you, said Marion.
Robin looked around at all his friends.
We must find out what that is for plan. Will go to Nottingham and see what you can find out. But be very careful okay, said Robin and then sat down at a tree.
Will took his axe and then rode to Nottingham.
Marion sat down next to Robin.
How is it Robin? You look so tired, said Marion and took Robins hand.
I found out that Allan still is in Nottingham about a week ago. I have tried to find him. Marion if Allan is still here and he starting to work for Gisborne, it means that you are in big danger. He may have told Gisborne whom the night Watchman is so please Marion come and join me and my gang here in the forest. You are safe here with us Marion.
I know Robin, But I can´t. My father is very sick and i can´t just abandon him. If I see Allan I will talk to him He will not say anything Robin.
Robin smiled at her.
I just want it to be over. I want it to go back to normal so we can live in Locksley again and I don´t need to bee worried that something will happen to you.
Me too, said Marion and was now standing up. I must go now so I get to Nottingham before Gisborne.
Okay. But be careful my love, said Robin and gave her a light kiss.
I promise, said Marion and went up on her horse and rode back to Nottingham.
What do we do now master, Said Mutch who came up and stod next to Robin.
We wait and see what plan the sheriff has this time, said Robin and then went back into the camp.
In Nottingham
- oh Gisborne you are here, good. I have a job for you, said the sheriff when he saw Gisborne and Allan came into the sheriff room.
Good but first, it is someone I want you to meet my lord. This is Allan. He is my right hand man now after he got kicked out from Hoods gang. He was my spy in their camp, said Gisborne.
The sheriff looked first at Gisborne and then went slowly towards Allan.
So this is your spy you have talked about. Can we trust him?
I think we can trust him, my lord.
The Sheriff stood silent for a while and looked at Allan.
Hm. I will give him this job then to see if we can trust him. But if something goes wrong Gisborne, it is you who will paying the price, said the Sheriff and walked away and sat down at his table.
Gisborne looked at Allan.
I promise my lord, you will not be disappointed,
We hope so. So before i will tell you about my big plan, I want you to take him to a room. You can tell your boy what he should do when we are done, said the sheriff and began to write on a paper.
Gisborne looked at him for a moment and then went away with Allan to one of the castle rooms
stay here Allan, I will come back soon and tell you how everything will go.
Allan just nodded and then sat down on the bed.
Are you okey? There is no turning back now Allan. Remember what i said before. I am trusting you. Don´t disappoint me, said Gisborne and then left Allan alone in the little room.
Allan got up from the bed and went over to the window. He saw Marion come ridning into the castle. She had certainly been in the forest and spoken with Robin as usual.
So Gisborne. I have had some contacts who tried to help us with our problem and for 3 days ago I received this letter from a dear friend who lives in the village of Clun. He told me that Robin of Lockleys brother is alive. That he didn´t drown but was abducted and placed in a monastery. He also told me about a women named Mathilda who lives in Clun. According to our friend she know who Robins brother is and were we can find him. This is great news who not is going to leave this castle before we have Hoods brother here with us.
So you want me to go to Clun and locate Mathilda?
A clue: No. I want our friend Allan to go into Clun, find Mathilda and do everything in his power to get her to talk about where we can find Robins dear brother, and if we can trust him, we will have Hoods brother before Hood knows that his brother is alive.
Gisborne smiled at the sheriff.
I go and prepare Allan then.
Good. Tell him that if she not speak, I want her dead.
Marion who had been eavsdroping run quickly from the door and stoped around the corner. Then she followed after Gisborne to Allans room.
She leaned against the door to be able to hear how Gidborne told Allan about tomorrow. She couldn´t belive that Robins brother, Simon of Locksley was alive.
She heard how he told how Allan would get to Clun to find Mathilda and that he should do everything to get her to tell where they could find Robins brother.
But if somthing goes wrong Guy. Think if Robin is there or if i don´t find her?
Robin don´t know about this Allan. He don´t even know that his brother is alive. So it is very importent that you go directly when you wake up and don´t speak to any one. And if she not speak, kill her. I will prepare your carriage and guards. Go to bed now. You have a big day tomorrow.
Allan was looking at him and Gisborne saw that he vas nervous.
You can do this Allan. I trust you, Said Gisborne and left Allan alone again.
This was certainly not how he had thought he would revenge on Robin.
He knew that Gisborne wanted Allan to torture Mathilda if needed, and Allan couldn´t do that. He was just a simply thief and liar. He would not torture people. He was not like the sheriff and Gisborne. Sure he could certainly come up with other ideas to get the truth form Mathilda but deep down he didn´t want to here the truth because he already knew what the answer would be. No he didn´t know what he was doing here. He was just puting himself in big danger. He was really in big truble now and he couldn´t get out, not this time
You can´t do it Allan, he suddenly heard a voice behind him.
He turned and looked into Marions eyes.
You can´t find Robins brother. If Gisborne or the sheriff catch him, it is done with Robin Hood and you know it Allan. So don´t do this.
Allan looked at her and then walked to the window and looked up towards the starry sky.
Marion, you can´t tell Robin what you have heard today okay. You can´t tell Robin that his brother is alive.
Marion laughed.
Allan! The sheriff will kill Robins brother if he gets hold of him first. You must understand how Robin is going to feel if he hear that the sheriff has killed Robins brother when Robin is beliving that his brother died 20 years ago. You must understand how it feels to lose a brother. I mean they killed your brother didn´t they? Allan I know you don´t like Robin right now. But Allan please I know that you haven´t change that much so listen to me. Leave Nottingham tonight and leave as far away as possible. I will tell Robin what Gisborne said and i will not say that you had starting to work for him. He will kill you Allan if you start to work for sir Guy and you know it.
Marion saw that Allan had tears in his eyes.
Yes Marion i know but you can´t tell him. You will destroy so many lives Marion. You don´t understand how difficult this is for me. How difficult it is to have betrayed my friends, not have any friends and family to talk to. I didn´t want this. I just wanted a friend someone to talk to. And stupied as i was I was thinking that maybe Guy could be my friend, maybe he would listen to me. And know i havn´t any choice to betray him to.
What do you mean, Allan? You have a choice. Either leave Gisborne tonight, or stay and work for him and be killed by Robin. It is your choice. But i advise you Allan. Do not try to find Robins brother. It would destroy so many lives if he came in the sheriff and Gisbornes hands
It is already to late Marion.
What do you mean?
If i could I would leave Guy but i can´t so tomorrow, I will lie to Gisborne about Robins brother. But it is not because of Robin, it is because
I have to save myself. You can´t go and tell Robin or any one that his brother is alive because then you will not only destry Robins, but also my life.
Marion looked at Allan.
Why should i destroy your life Allan?
It was silent for a wile and Allan looked up on Marion with tears in his eyes.
- Because I am Robins brother Marion, I am Simon of Locksley.