Disclaimer: I do not own BBC Robin Hood; only my original character Lady Sofia

AN: Ok so this chapter is actually even shorter than the last. It would have made more sense to combine them but evidently I didn't think of that...I guess I'll just have to call them filler chapters as the next couple of chapters will be filled with content. ~Zyii

Twelve

Sofia woke bright and early and with a smile on her face. She had been playing with the Sheriff's mind for half a week now and she relished the opportunity to smile freely instead of adopting the serious angry expression she used in his presence.

She had received word from her personal advisor keeping her up to date with the activities of the rest of England. The first five Sheriff's she'd employed had already made incredible progress and the others that had been employed after were also making headway. The secret order Prince John made to kill the King was completely irradiated. Gisbourne had disappeared and the Sheriff of Nottingham was the last pawn to be played.

Sofia got dressed quickly and headed out into the forest. She'd woken to find a note from Robin asking to see her and she couldn't miss an opportunity to see him when she missed him so much.

'I'm so glad you came' he murmured from behind her as she dismounted her horse.

She let him take her in his arms 'I've missed you' she said.

'As have I' he replied.

It had been hard not being able to see each other the last couple of days. They both had commitments, Robin's to the people and Sofia's to bringing down the Sheriff.

'I wanted to talk to you' he said.

'What about?' she asked.

'When the King returns what will you do? Will you return with him?' he asked.

Sofia took the time to think of Robin's questions before she answered.

'I am not sure what I shall do, although I do not know if I have the courage to return with my brother to the castle for it holds too many painful memories now' she said.

Robin nodded 'would you stay with me…if I asked?'

Sofia studied the vulnerability shining in Robin's eyes before she answered 'I'd stay with you forever if you asked'.

The couple stayed in their own little world for a couple of hours. Robin resting against a tree and Sofia leaning against Robin as he ran his fingers through her hair, soon though it was time to part ways. Sofia had to return to the castle as she knew the Sheriff would be more prone to suspicions and Robin returned to his camp.

There he found Much, as usual stuffing food in his mouth.

'Where have you been?' asked Much between mouthfuls.

'With Sofia' replied Robin.

Much nodded 'you care for her greatly don't you' he said.

Robin sighed 'I love her' he said.

'Does that bother you?' asked Much confused.

'No, it's just that…well what happens when the King returns?' he asked.

'If you're suggesting she'd just leave you then you don't know her very well' said Much.

'I just don't know what to do! I can't lose her' he said.

'Come on Robin you know exactly what to do. Don't let her get away!'

'You make it sound so easy' said Robin quietly.

'Because it is. She isn't Marion Robin, I thought you knew that' said Much.

'I do' replied Robin.

'Then get on with it or I'll set Djac on you!' threatened Much.

'Ok, ok' replied Robin holding his hands up in defeat.