Part 4 – Merry Christmas!

Robin and the gang split up as soon as they entered the hall, Will, Djaq, Allan and John gazing in awe at the lavishly made-up hall, but Much and Robin didn't spare a glance, having been to a party like this before.

Will and Much stood on the left side of the Sheriff's table, talking in hushed voices, keeping their heads low.

At the other side John, Djaq and Allan were glancing wearily around, unhappy at their lack of cover and getting more agitated every second.

Robin walked up behind Marian and tapped her lightly on the shoulder, happy to see her delighted face when she saw him.

"Merry Christmas, hide this," he pressed a beautiful silver ring with a sapphire and two diamonds delicately placed onto the front into her hand. "Don't give it back to me in a minute."

Marian looked confused as Robin planted a kiss on her cheek, but understood as Much put a sword to the Sheriff's throat and shouted, "If everyone will please hand over their valuables without a fuss no-one will be hurt."

The nobles all glared at the Sheriff and one by one they handed their things to he gang, who Robin had joined after a quick goodbye.

"Right, if you please, we'll go then," Robin grinned.

"Not so fast," Gisborne drew his sword and placed it in front of the outlaw's neck, grabbing him by his collar. "Not so cocky now, are we Hood?" Gisborne grinned and all the outlaws looked crestfallen, frozen into place.

"Don't count your chickens before they've hatched," Robin grinned and taking advantage of the man's momentary slip up he jumped forward ready for action, "Come on!" he shouted to the rest of the gang.

The guards ran forward, and the Sheriff put his head in his hands not able to watch as each of his guards fell within thirty seconds.

"Merry Christmas Vaisey. " Robin shouted to the angered Sheriff before he and the gang disappeared through the door, laughing.

The end. I hope you enjoyed it, that story was just a bit of Christmassy fun! Hope your all ready for the Christmas Eve post-a-thon. (See socksycherry's story 'Stuck, the sequel, for more details'.)