Sup, my god knows how many readers. SPOILER ALERT. Dont read this if you dont want to know the story plot, sorta thing :L I had a question about the baby dan :) well in this story, he doesnt pay a huge role, but if you remember series 2 episode three, the boy called dan, though it would be cool if marian had some sort of connection other than him just being her stable boy. and thought it might give way to a bit of story later on, anyway that is enough of the spoilers, sorry :P on with the story. R&R
Jess xx

Chapter 5

Locksley Manor – 3 months later, August, 1188

Marian had turned 18 a few months before and was more forward and bold than ever. She sat by John's bed side, he had fell over and hurt his leg, Marian had rushed to his side as soon as she had heard, Robin's puppy, Brandy, was sat at her side, it was a hunting dog that he had been beginning to train. Dan was at home with Melissa and Sophia, she hadn't had time to get him ready to come with her, he was over a year old and had begun walking, he was already pushing the wooden ball around the floor and trying to climb upon everything, even trying to attempt the stairs. Dan loved coming to Locksley and chasing Brandy around.

"How is it feeling?" She asked after she had made the fire up and sitting back down in the chair with the dog placing his head on her lap.

"It's fine. Nothing serious. Should be better again in a week or so. Marian I have to say I am surprised you are here."

"Why is that?"

"Well the new sheriff, he comes today."

"New sheriff. John what are you talking about?" Marian said eyes widened.

"He did not tell you." John said. "Marian, your father has been removed from office. His last bid was not expected."
"What?"

"I cannot believe he did not say anything."

"Im sorry John I have to go." She said hurrying from her chair and out of the room. She ran down the stairs and out into the stables. Her horses was still saddled as she had not long arrived. She quickly vaulted onto the mares back and galloped towards Nottingham.

Nottingham Castle

Marian rushed through the halls of the castle towards the Great Hall, "Father." She said bursting through the door, pushing the new guard out of the way. "What is going on?"

"Your father is no longer sheriff. I am." A short bald man said sat in the chair at the front of the room.

"Excuse me." She said stepping down the stairs.

"Your father has not been tending to Nottingham to Prince John's standards. So I, Sheriff Vaisey, have been sent to sort things out. Which means that his services are no longer needed."

"That is outrageous, my father has looked after this county better than any other county has been."

"And now that is not good enough. Missy, you would do well to speak with respect, or it will not only be the shire that you father loses, but also his lands and perhaps you." Vaisey snarled in Marian's face. "Gisborne!" He shouted into Marian, without taking his eyes of the girl. A tall man, with jet black her and ice blue eyes emerged at the top of the stairs. He was dressed all in black leather and the spurs on his black boots could be heard a mile away. "Show Sir Edward and his leper of a daughter out of MY castle!"

"Yes my lord." He smirked at the old man and his daughter before taking Marian's bicep. She shrugged her arm.

"Yes ok, we are going." She snarled and helped her father up the steps.

"Keep an eye on them Gisborne, especially the girl." Sheriff Vaisey said as Marian and Edward exited the room.

"Yes my lord. Now I was promised lands, where will they be, I want to settle in."

"All in good time Gisborne, all in good time. First I think we need to meet all our nobles. Send a message for every lord in Nottingham to attend my meeting this afternoon."

"Yes my lord."