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* The curse has already been cast.*

Chapter 7

Selena woke up feeling alive, she got herself ready for the day ahead. As she came out of the tent she saw Robin cooking by the fire, then she felt tugging on her dress. It was little Roland , his hair was ruffled and he wore a big grin. "Good morning Seweena." Selena smiled , this little boy was adorable and he felt comfortable with her even though he met her yesterday. "Good morning Roland, did you have a good sleep." She replied back as she kneeled down to be at eye level. Roland nodded with a smile. He lifted his arms up as she got back up. Selena picked him up, Roland giggle as Selena pretended to drop him. With that Robin looked up and smiled, he was shocked to see Roland in her arms he was a quiet child. Robin saw so much love in Selena's eyes, it pained him knowing all that she went through. Her mother must have been good once but he cant judge her without knowing her. " Good morning you two." Selena turn and Roland looked up to his papa with a big smile. "Good morning." They both replied back with a smile. "Who's up for breakfast?" Robin asked with a wink. Roland yelled "Yes!" Selena laughed and nodded shyly back to Robins question.

Robin served up the vegetable soup for Roland, Selena and himself. The merry men were out helping the villages. Roland tugged Selena to sit next to him. Selena smiled and sat next to him. After breakfast Robin asked Selena if she could watch over Roland while he went to get more fire wood. Roland brought out some of his toys and Selena played with him. Roland was tired after a while and wanted Selena to tuck him in and for her to tell him a story. So she went and helped him to bed. Selena told him the story of a girl who was taken away from her mummy and went on many adventures to find her. "Sleep well Roland." Selena whispered not to wake up a dozing off Roland. As she reached the flap to exit the tent and heard Roland whisper "I love you Selena." Selena smiled she felt loved and it filled her heart with warmth. "I love you too Roland." with that she left and went to clean the dishes from breakfast. Selena noticed Robin's bow and arrow lying on the side and admired it and wanted to learn how to fire an arrow.

Robin walked back into the camp and noticed Selena admiring his bow and arrows. "Would you like me to teach you?" Robin asked as he brought the wood in and laid it down. Selena jumped "Sorry I didn't mean to be nosey and you've had a long day you must be tired." Selena replied. Robin smiled at her caring gesture. "No I'm fine and you wasn't nosey, come let me teach you." Robin told her as he picked up his bow and arrows. "Erm pardon my asking but where is Roland?" Robin noticing that there was no noise in the camp. "Oh he was tired and wanted me to tuck him in and tell him a story." Selena told him nervously. Robin smiled reassuringly "Come on then, lets start."

Selena was a fast learner, she started to feel confident again. Robin was proud that his first student was a fast learner and was nearly as good as him. When Roland woke up he saw Selena helping little John with supper. "Good afternoon Roland, did you sleep well?" She asked as she stirred the vegetable stew. Roland ran up to her with a grin and nodded in reply. "Thank you for the story I like that one." Roland told her. Little John looked at Selena and smiled. "Thank you for helping our merry young lady, I can take it from here you relax." Selena smiled and nodded in reply. Roland saw his papa and ran into his arms. Selena smiled at the sight as she walked and sat near Robin and Roland. Roland told his papa about the bed time story Selena told him. Robin gave a small smile and looked at Selena knowing that the story was her story. They suddenly heard rustling from the bushes and Robin immediately gave Roland to Selena and grabbed his bow and stood in front of them. It was dark and who ever was coming couldn't be seen. He pulled his bow back and waited for what ever was coming to appear. And there they were …..

TBC

AN : Sorry this chapter took long I hope you all like it, I thought I would give you guys a tease. Can you guess who/ what came out of the bushes? I hope you all have a very merry Christmas and get everything you wished for. Thank you for your support