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

Chapter 8: Denial

CHAPTER SUMMARY: Robin discovers a hidden truth about Gisborne in the form of a tattoo on his arm. As Marian works with Robin to come with a plan for stopping Katherine's wedding to Gisborne, her sister reveals the reason she dislikes Robin.

Everything is starting to come to light and all the pieces are falling into place, but will it leave everyone divided?

CHAPTER 8 - Denial

LOCKSLEY MANOR

Looking upon the manor, the sisters began to reminisce of the times in their teens when they would come visit Robin. It was a painful reminder to Marian of what could have been. They were visiting today at the request of Sir Guy. The invitation had said it was a gathering to celebrate King Richard's birthday, but the Knighton's felt it might involve something else. The family made their way inside, watching the other nobles throughout the room.

Noticing the look on Marian's face, Edward asked. "What's wrong?"

"What's wrong?" she retorted, as if it wasn't already obvious. "This is Robin's house. Look at these people." They were all people he was acquainted to. Other nobles he had been close to with the highest reputations. It felt weird being here again and knowing this wasn't Robin's anymore.

The chatter was interrupted by Guy making his announcement. "My lords, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your attendance here today. As you know, it is to celebrate the King's birthday. We wish him success in the Holy Land and we pray for his speedy return." Guy pours a drink and walks over, handing it to Katherine before smiling at her knowingly. "Please, raise your goblets in a toast to King Richard."

"King Richard." Everyone says. Guy doesn't take his eyes off Katherine, making her blush under his stare. Surely he wasn't thinking of...

"I myself have a particular reason to hope for the king's early return to England. For when that day comes, this fair lady, Katherine of Knighton, has consented to be my wife." He declares proudly. Everyone cheers, applauding the news. "Before I toast my future bride, there is something I would like to present to her." He holds a ring out for her, making her heart race with joy. "May I?"

She chuckled warmly. "Yes."

Guy takes her hand, putting the ring on it. "You mean everything to me." Katherine felt her heart racing from his declaration as he held her hand, presenting it to the nobles. "My lords and ladies, I give you the future Lady Gisborne." Katherine found herself like the sound of that. Guy took the goblet from Edward and raised it in the air as everyone hurrahs. It is suddenly shot out of his hand by an arrow.

Everyone turns around to see Robin Hood. "Have we missed the speeches?" Marian smiles, happy to see him, but Katherine is furious.

"Hood, I don't remember inviting you." Guy is just as equally annoyed at the interruption, hand at his sword. He is stopped by Hood's men pointing their weapons at him.

"Since when has a man needed an invitation to his own house?"

"I don't know. Ever since he lost all rights to that house since becoming an outlaw."

Robin chuckled with amusement. "I would have declined anyway. My men and I are here on business. Please, everyone, if you could assist us by removing all your jewelry and valuables and handing them to that man over there. Much! And then proceed to that room where you will all wait quietly until we've gone."

"Do as he says." Guy told the nobles begrudgingly.

"Wise decision, Gisborne."

Katherine gives Marian a look to stop Robin. He always had to come in and ruin everything, sporting that smug grin she just wanted to slap from his face. Just seeing him standing there ruining a moment she was enjoying was enough to make her blood boil. However, Marian wasn't going to stop Robin, requesting him to come here and interrupt Guy's party.