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

Chapter 1- The Awakening

CHAPTER SUMMARY: Marian and Katherine of Knighton are surprised to see Robin returned from the Holy Lands, informing him of how drastically things have changed. Marian directs Guy of Gisborne's attentions to her sister.

CHAPTER 1 - The Awakening

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Robin of Locksley and Much had just returned back home from the Crusades in the Holy Land. Things had changed since they left five years ago, and the men were just finding out how much it had. They went to visit the former sheriff and his daughters, Marian and Katherine. 

Marian was betrothed to him before he left for the crusades. Despite starting out as nothing more but an arrangement, the couple's feelings began to grow for each other. Katherine had watched it blossom day in and day out. Katherine wasn't very fond of the Locksley boy, but could see how much her sister cared for him. Even now when she was acting cold towards him for leaving her behind to fight in the wars.

"I can't believe the nerve of him!" Marian huffed, "Showing up here after five years thinking he can just flash that smile and I'll give in. Especially after leaving me waiting on him."

Katherine sipped from her cup. "But you're glad to see him again, are you not?"

Marian briefly smiled before trying to hide it. "No."

Katherine just glanced at her father, both sharing a knowing look, before looking back to Marian. "Sure. Whatever you say." She knew better. It was obvious to see Marian still had feelings for Robin, even if she was still hurt by him leaving.

"He will be at tonight's feast." Edward informed.

"Really?" asked Katherine. "He looked like he was pretty much against it in today's meeting with the Sheriff."

Marian cleared her throat. "He has reclaimed his lands once again. As Lord of Locksley he must attend, just as we must do the same."

Katherine noticed the smile on her sister's face returning once more. "I've never seen you so excited for one of the sheriff's parties before.I think I know the reason why." she teased.

Marian gave her sister a look, causing a chuckle from their father.

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NOTTINGHAM CASTLE

Arriving at the castle, the sister's were linked in arms as they spoke to each other. Coming upon the dining hall, the girls quickly spotted Robin. Marian began to make her way towards him, but was stopped. "Marian." It was Sir Guy of Gisborne, the Sheriff's right hand man. "Might I have the pleasure of your company?" he asked.

She looked shocked, not quite sure what to do before glancing at Robin and then her sister. "I believe my sister, Katherine, would enjoy the pleasure of your company."

Katherine looked wide eyed at her sister before smiling at the black knight. "It would be an honor, Sir Guy." Just as she linked arms with him, Guy gave a smug smirk to Robin and Katherine narrowed her eyes at her sister, recalling the familiar way she had volunteered Marian to be betrothed to Robin instead.

Sitting down next to Guy at the table, Katherine watched as her sister and Robin interacted with each other. Something seemed to worry him deeply, but she didn't pay too much attention to it. Marian would take care of it.

"Is your sister and he...?" Guy asked, indicating a betrothal.

Katherine shook her head. "They were. Not anymore." She let out a sigh, feeling that insecure feeling eating away at her again.