Challenge 15A
Title:: Fortunate Gifts
Author: Birgitt Schuknecht
Characters: Marian, Robin Hood, Will Scarlett; Marian/Robin implied; Will POV
Challenge: 15A
Rating: PG
Notes: Inspired by the song title "Fortune Presents Gifts Not According To The Book" by Dead Can Dance. This is - again - a scene taken from a longer story still in the making. Takes place after A Clue: No - spoilers for A Clue: No.
Disclaimer: The copyrights to the events and characters of Robin Hood belong to Tiger Aspect Productions and British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). No infringement of those rights is intended. This story is mine, but no material advantage will be gained from its publication.
"He'll not be here for the hunting."
"Not of the usual kind. Shame is, we have no proof."
He listens to the exchange between Marian and Robin in silence, while looking out of the window: Gisborne has resumed his surprise visits a few weeks after overcoming the shock of being left at the altar.
Will feels out of place, a reluctant chaperon. Robin, on the other hand, comfortably lies on the bed, too close to Marian for Will's comfort.
"But we have a carpenter." Marian smiles. "And the Sheriff's hiring skilled hands to staff the hunting lodge for Prince John."
Author: Birgitt Schuknecht
Characters: Marian, Robin Hood, Will Scarlett; Marian/Robin implied; Will POV
Challenge: 15A
Rating: PG
Notes: Inspired by the song title "Fortune Presents Gifts Not According To The Book" by Dead Can Dance. This is - again - a scene taken from a longer story still in the making. Takes place after A Clue: No - spoilers for A Clue: No.
Disclaimer: The copyrights to the events and characters of Robin Hood belong to Tiger Aspect Productions and British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). No infringement of those rights is intended. This story is mine, but no material advantage will be gained from its publication.
"He'll not be here for the hunting."
"Not of the usual kind. Shame is, we have no proof."
He listens to the exchange between Marian and Robin in silence, while looking out of the window: Gisborne has resumed his surprise visits a few weeks after overcoming the shock of being left at the altar.
Will feels out of place, a reluctant chaperon. Robin, on the other hand, comfortably lies on the bed, too close to Marian for Will's comfort.
"But we have a carpenter." Marian smiles. "And the Sheriff's hiring skilled hands to staff the hunting lodge for Prince John."