The Trials and Tribulations of Love [BBC Robin Hood ] || Guy of Gisborne x OC

Chapter 33: Unity

CHAPTER SUMMARY: Guy is now the Sheriff of Nottingham. He has gotten everything he has ever wanted, but Team Outlaw proves to still be a thorn in his side. Can the two sides ever learn to put their differences aside and work together? They might just have to when danger befalls both Isabella and Katherine. A tragedy is at hand.

WARNING: There are some slight trigger warnings in this chapter that deal with abuse, loss, and even dark themes like murder.

This is a heavy chapter that will bring more character development as the story continues. Grab some tissues and prepare yourself. It was especially hard for me to write this because it gave me too many feels.

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CHAPTER 33

NOTTINGHAM CASTLE

Once Prince John had declared Gisborne the new Sheriff of Nottingham and was reassured that Robin Hood would be put to an end, he had left in a carriage back for court the next morning. When making their way down to the dungeons the other night to witness the drowning of the traitor's, it was a surprise to find no bodies -- at least for the Prince, who wasn't quite happy about the outcome. Guy knew exactly what happened.

With him gone and the castle less occupied by nobles, Guy could finally enjoy his new life and role with the power as Sheriff. He had been occupied attending to business that was needed for today while Katherine was off walking around the castle. It oddly felt like deja vu from her childhood finding herself living back in this cold place, the only difference being her father and Marian weren't here and Katherine's husband was the sheriff.

Reminiscing of how much has changed since her youth, she walked among the garden's in the castle, gently grazing the flowers. Having spent many times here and in Locksley watching her sister and Robin fall in love, never thinking she would get the same in return, Katherine was amazed by how much Guy had changed her life. She was no longer the lonely older sister who never thought she was good enough. She was now the wife of the current Sheriff of Nottingham and an expecting mother. Bringing a hand to her stomach, her thoughts began to stir with wonder and joy as a smile lit up her face.

"My lord Sheriff, here is the list of trials that need attention to today." One of the advisors said as he walked by with Guy.

"Thank you." Spotting his wife all by herself, Guy redirected his attention to her, making his way over to speak with her as the advisor left them alone. "How are you doing today, my lovely wife?" he said, kissing her cheek.

Katherine giggled. "I was just thinking about what we should name our child."

Guy's eyes perked up at this. "And what have you come up with?"

"What was your mother's name?"

He swallowed, eyebrows raised in confusion. "Ghislaine. Why?"

"If it's a girl then we'll name her Ghislaine." Katherine smiled.

Guy's face softened, looking to his wife in awe, completely moved by the name she had chosen to honor his mother before returning the smile. "And if it's a boy, we will call him Edward."

This caused Katherine to give the same expression, feeling her heart melt with joy. "It's decided then." She spoke, taking her husband into an embrace as she rested her head against his chest. The couple enjoyed the happy moment with their small growing family, both parents eagerly waiting for when their child would come into the world.

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SHERWOOD FOREST

Marian wasn't able to sleep last night, kept up with thoughts stirring around in her head. It was crazy and she knew the others wouldn't like her thinking it, but it kept gnawing away at her, begging for her to at least give the idea a try.