Ruelle Hood, Robin Hoods younger sister has to leave Locksley and seek protection under the orders of King Uther.
Her brother being the reasoning of it. Ruelles life was threatened by Rainault (The sheriff of Nottingham) And with the siblings being...
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"Arthur? Arthur someone has just come into the room." Ruelle whispered to the prince, the sound of the doors latch had woken her up. She had her head pressed into his back, one arm thrown over his stomach. She had woken up spooning him and heard his breathing fall out of a steady rhythm. He was awake now.
The intruders footsteps neared closer and closer to the bed. The intruder reached down to grab a satchel that was peeking out from under the bed. In a instant Arthur threw himself up, grabbing his sword and throwing himself at the man, making him topple over onto the bed. It was the owner of the tavern. He fell down landing right next to Merlin while Ruelle shuffled across the bed away from the commotion.
"What's going on?' Merlin yelled out, now wide awake.
"Do you know what the punishment is for theft?" Arthur scowled.
"Please i have children to feed!" the man choked out as the prince held a sword to his throat.
"Tell me where to find Balinor."
"Balinor?"
"What do you know of him?"
"nothing i-" Arthur tightened his grip on the man, shoving his sword closer.
"Do you value your life?" The blonde hissed.
"It has been many years since i saw him, you must travel through the forest of Merendra, to the foot of the feorre mountain. There, you will find the cave where Balinor dwells."
"Loyal one you are." Ruelle muttered, shooting the man a dirty look while wrapping herself up in the blanket on the bed. The man side eyed her.
"But don't get your hopes up."
"Why?" Merlin asked all too quickly.
"He will not welcome you. Balinor hates everyone and hates everything. A cave is the best place for him!" He spat before dashing towards the door to escape.
The trio stood and lay there stunned in silence looking at one another.
"Well he seemed nice." Ruelle spoke bluntly.
"Do you ever shut up?" Arthur groaned, throwing his head back.
"No."
—-
"Hes getting worse Merlin." Rue huffed, her hand on Arthur's forehead. "He's burning up and slowing us down. You need to go on ahead and find Balinor."
"Are you sure?" He asked concerned due to the fact they nearly got spotted by Cenreds guards only hours before.
"Of course i am. Go." The red head replied with a reassuring smile and a quick nod. The pair stared at eachother for a few seconds before Merlin dashed off.
—-
Ruelle sat around a fire on a rock in between Balinor and Merlin eating some sort of stew in silence.
