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

Chapter 11: Pleasure and Pain

CHAPTER SUMMARY: The Sheriff declares causing pain towards the people who don't pay their taxes as Robin and Marian look to stop it. Guy and Katherine find pleasure in each other's company.

CHAPTER 11 - Pleasure and Pain

NOTTINGHAM CASTLE

It was another beautiful day, Katherine was convinced. Rising to the sun peeking in through the windows to greet her and the birds chirping outside, she got out of bed with a little more joy in her step.

Walking down the steps of the castle, she bid hello to the servants as always. Despite her nice nature, they watched how they spoke or looked at her knowing she was Gisborne's woman and if he caught them even interacting with her - well, they didn't want to find out what would happen.

Katherine's attention was brought over to the cries of a woman. She was small with brown hair and pleading eyes. "Please, just let me see my son!"

The guard stood at his post, not letting her past. "No."

"What is going on here?" Katherine said, walking up to ask the guard and woman.

"Ah," she exclaimed, clinging onto her for support. "My lady, the sheriff has taken my son. They won't let me see him."

The guard chimed in. "He's been accused of working with Robin Hood, my lady."

Her brown eyes went wide before a smile came to her face. Katherine offered a comforting hand on her shoulder. "I'm sorry, but we can't let you see him. Be assured though, I will speak with the sheriff about your son and set things right."

"Thank you!" The woman said, taking her hands into hers.

Katherine nodded and began to walk back to the front of the castle before seeing her sister had just arrived, getting off her horse. Marian glanced to the group of men - the latest victims of the sheriff's, all tied up to a tree in the courtyard. At that moment, Guy came walking down the stairs. "It seems the Sheriff is determined to arrest half of Nottingham."

"Just reminding them of their obligations to the sheriff and the king." Guy responded, giving a breathy sigh. He was surprised she was talking to him, but he was glad she seemed to be warming up to him. "And of their loyalty to their betters." He continued to walk past before spotting Katherine coming towards them. "Katherine."

She smiled, greeting him. "Hello. What are you two talking about?" She was intrigued to find her sister starting conversation with him.

Marian didn't stop for her sister though, continuing on with her point. "Well, if their obligations are higher and higher taxes, is it any wonder they need reminding of their loyalty." Guy gave her a look and Katherine's attention was directed to the men tied at the tree, realizing what was happening. "They have nothing to give, and yet they are being punished."

Katherine glanced at Guy, giving him a look that apologized for her sister and her bold ways before he walked off. The sheriff came down the stairs, catching the sisters by surprise. "Ah, Marian. I thought I heard your voice. Charming as ever, even in decent. Who is the one who took out the squad of soldiers single handedly?"

"This one, sir." The guard replied, pointing to the big fella.

"Ah, ugly brute. And yet..." the Sheriff paused, looking over him with more curiosity. "I feel like I've seen him somewhere before. Do you think he looks like one of Robin Hood's men, Marian?"

She was quick to shake her head, already lying to him. "How would I know? Outlaws all look the same to me."

"Katherine?" The sheriff asked her next, believing her to be the trustworthy one out of the sisters, especially since she hadn't been on his bad side.