Hello Old Friend

10

The plans were several days in the making. Robin, his men, Gisborne and Alexandria would sneak into the castle. They would be accompanied by several of Alex's men. There they would put a stop to happenings inside as well as try and get the Prince out. None of them had any love for Prince John, but it was a necessity to not kill the deranged man.

At nightfall there was over 200 knights from around the country gathered in wait, still in the forest. A small number went in to help evacuate the servants and peasants from the grounds and village. They couldn't get everyone, but once the fighting started more could stay or leave at their own desire.

Gisborne had drawn out a map of the castle. All of them committed it to memory as best as they could. Robin and his team were to capture the Sheriff. Alex and Gisborne were to get Prince John out of the castle with a warning.

"Alex, the best way to get into the Prince's quarters may be by having you dressed as a serving wench."

Her eyebrow shot up. "I'm not sure if that is an excellent plan or you are just wanting to see me dressed up as a serving wench."

"You won't know until you do it."

"Scoundrel!"

"But of course my bride."

"Actually, I have a better idea. I believe he does have a wench keeping him company. There are too few guards around. Give me a hoist?"

"What are you doing Alex?"

"Trust me Guy."

He took her bow and arrows then gave her a boost. Alex swung upwards and balanced on the wooden beams. Walking carefully, she trotted into a run across the beams. Two guards that was it. None were lurking in the corridors or in the shadows. Flashing a grin, Alex did hung from the cross beam. Within a blink of an eye, the guards were out cold.

Dropping the floor once more, she beckoned for Gisborne with a grin.

"Did you kill them?"

"No, I dosed them with a potion from D'jaq. They will sleep 'til mid morn tomorrow."

"Woman. You shall be the death of me with antics as such."

"Careful Guy, I may dose you and take advantage of you in the night."

"The only problem I see with this is that I would not know the pleasures that had been taken from me."

"Let's get these two out of the way."

They both dragged a guard to an empty room and tied the two of them well. Short of a knife being used to cut the rope, they would not be escaping.

"Do you wish for me to stand watch or follow you?"

"Count to 45 and then enter quietly. I should only need you as an escort to get him out of the castle and out of the bloody way." She took her weapons back from Guy.

Alex cracked the door slightly and looked around. The Prince was doing something distasteful with one of the castle wenches. No one else appeared to be in the room.

"Guy, I love you. I live for you and I will die for you if need be. Never forget that, ever. Never forget that there was someone that loved you unconditionally" Then she was gone. Alex was afraid to hear his response.

Prince John was torturing the young wench. Alex was nearly certain the girl wasn't even of the age to marry yet. Bow at the ready, she stepped into the main of the room.

"Why do you not pick on someone your own size?" When she heard the man screech in anger at the intrusion, it took everything Alex had not to laugh in his face. "Forget me so soon?"