Well here it is the final chapter, with a few final twists for you all. I would like to thank those who have reviewed me from the start and given me some good suggestions thankyou for following this story through R&R's are always welcome and I look forward to reading them thankyou and for the last time in this story enjoy! xx

Since the news of her pregnancy Maid Marian had been waited on hand and foot despite her protests, when Clucky came to her aid insisting that as her lady-in-waiting she would do anything needed for the young vixen. Robin had made the most of their time alone together, now seeing what time without her did he spent all his free time going horse riding with her, paying visits to where he had proposed and the beautifully scenic waterfall that had so cleverly hid Robin and Little John's previous home.

Since returning Marian had noticed Clucky's shy side whenever Little John was around, however it wasn't long before they were both laughing and acting out mocking versions of Prince John which had entertained them all greatly. Though as they took their stallions one day Maid Marian and Robin Hood came to Nottingham village and leaving their horses to drink, they walked around the re-opened shops hand in hand, with many people starting light conversations as they passed. Looking at the flowers in one small shop Robin disappeared from her side, as they had gazed into the window when she saw him return with a single white rose that she held onto smelling the sweet aroma as they continued to walk down the street hand in hand as the picturesque couple.

Arriving back that day, Maid Marian and Robin waved in greeting to the guards stood aside the draw bridge as they trotted across the gardens leaving their horses in the stables before going in the side entrance. As Marian straightened her veil and met Robin's hand again they walked by the palace ballroom which to their surprise was closed up with a bar across it to prevent entrance. This seemed strange to the couple that had never seen it closed up like that but before Robin could voice any opinion on the matter another voice came from down the corridor.

'Ah, Marian dear there you are' Clucky said breathing a sigh of relief to find that Marian had returned to the castle so early, 'you need to come for a dress fitting dear…'

'I do?' she asked looking at her friend with a perplexed expression as Clucky nodded leading her away from Robin, only saying a quick hello to him before progressing on. Maid Marian found one second to spare in which she kissed him on the cheek; Robin reluctantly allowing her hand to slip from his grasp, feeling there was always someone ready to take away Maid Marian for something or other. As he walked down the hallway now alone without the vixen he loved by his side, Robin headed over to the east side of the palace, now adjusting to the fact he lived there though this didn't cross his mind as he searched for the room where Little John had been under care from his wounds inflicted upon him as a result of the ex sheriff's brutality.

'Well if it ain't my old pal Robbie,' came Little Johns grateful tone as Robin nearly missed the room his friend resided in, 'been keeping you out of trouble have they?' grinned Robin as he strode in sitting at Little John's bedside, his friend looking disgruntled as he answered, 'yeah I can't do anything in this place it's "one week of bed rest" four days on and it's driving me crazy!' Robin tried to suppress a laugh at Little John's agitation when he asked Robin 'So how's Marian doing?'

'Fine she's a lot better in herself and the doctor said she's coming along fine, though looking at her you can't tell she's pregnant…'

'Yeah but some women like that, I mean other's want to show they're expecting but others don't, though personally I don't get any of it I just know it's complicated. So what's been happening in Nottingham I bet they're lost without us,' he finished dramatically Robin smirking as he told Little John all had been well in the village.

'I've had Skippy here to visit he's coming on to be a fine young man isn't he?' Robin agreeing completely both still very proud of his help on that fateful night when Robin became a hero again in rescuing his wife and Clucky, 'he will be getting an award for his bravery,' Robin remarked the two pleased with the decision made by King Richard. When thinking about how Little John went on to say Clucky had visited him frequently Robin asked, 'did you hear anything about the royal ballroom? It's all cornered off,' Little John shaking his head in reply Robin not questioning it farther as he trusted his friends answer, however little did he know that his friend knew more than he let on.

Meanwhile in Marian's room the girls who worked in the castle had been doing measurements for a new dress, though the vixen wasn't completely sure why, though Clucky didn't want to keep it from her for much longer. 'I'll tell you what if I explain what's going on then you have to answer my question afterwards,' she bargained once the others had left, gathering many materials as they went 'okay,' Marian answered much to Clucky's delight.

'King Richard is throwing a congratulatory ball for you all, after your success in capturing Prince John, though he asked it be kept a surprise for you all, Little John doesn't know and I trust you won't tell Robin?' Marian nodded promising her friend with a smile at the thoughtfulness of her uncle, but now she knew it gave her the chance to think of her chosen outfit. 'Do you think Little John is in love with me?' Clucky then asked Marian surprised at the question thinking that Clucky would have some idea of his feelings, yet she replied honestly, 'yes I think he does.' Clucky was relieved to hear this small reassuring statement as they then began to discuss the possibility of the baby being a boy or girl.

'I still say girl,' Clucky insisted Marian laughing at the persistence 'but you know if we say it's a girl it'll probably be a boy,' she added thinking it over Marian still stating she was completely happy with either but had no idea what to expect. 'Robin's coming,' Maid Marian said automatically at hearing footsteps coming towards the room, 'well I'm going to go and see how the dress is coming, see you later' Clucky then opened the door to Robin quickly leaving but looking at Marian for a final time in a silent reminder not to let anything slip, Marian giving her a knowing smile as she left.

'So I trust I shall not have my beautiful wife taken from me again this evening?' Robin asked Marian promising it would just be them that evening so as the two sat talking contently Robin brought up the subject of names for the baby, 'do you have any ideas yet?' he asked gently encouraging her to share any suggestions. 'I thought maybe for a girl Olivia or Celia and for a boy I was undecided though one name that came to mind was Phillip…' Robin smiled liking the sound of Olivia but he had a couple of suggestions too, 'I thought of Xavier or Forrest for a boy and Violet for a girl or Grace perhaps?' Marian thought them over and as they spent the night discussing it Marian and Robin became side-tracked as they kissed tenderly and a couple of hours on fell asleep in each others arms.

Awakening in the early hours, Marian sat up slightly a hand over her stomach when she smiled widely, gently waking her husband. 'Mm…what is it darling?' he mumbled Marian replying excitedly 'the babies kicking,' after that Robin sat up awake and held his hand where Marians had been feeling the tiny pressure occasionally against the palm of his hand, looking as if he was welling up with happiness as they sat taking in this moment.

'The baby kicked?' Clucky repeated overjoyed as Marian nodded her uncle taking an interest in the ladies conversation, 'just think uncle Richard in a couple of weeks you'll be a great uncle,' she exclaimed telling them she was now a month and a week into the pregnancy and after experiencing no problems during so she was happy to help write out invitations for the upcoming ball, before going and trying on her new ball gown which had been so delicately hand made.

The night of the ball quickly approached and as they all were busy preparing within the castle for the arrival of the guests, Robin and Little John were none the wiser over the reason for dressing up. 'So what's this about then? I mean do palaces have balls at random or is this an occasion?' Little John had asked as he straightened his tie, Robin shrugging as he walked in wearing his usual tunic however it was a rich blue that night, with the golden coin hanging around his neck as he sorted out the cuffs on his sleeves. 'Have you seen Marian tonight?'

'Nah the last I saw of her she had the ladies in waiting surrounding her, I doubt she was too impressed,' Little John remarked Robin knowing he was correct when Clucky knocked on the door, the two guys saying in unison 'come in.'

Clucky was wearing in a cream coloured dress that was covered with a silk strip draped around her shoulders and upon her head was a small tiara, 'good your both ready everyone's waiting downstairs.'

'Okay,' Robin Hood said pocketing a small brown box before heading down to the ballroom.

Going now into the open hall a shout of, 'SURPRISE!' came from the inside, Robin and Little John finding themselves being congratulated by everyone in sight, Robin smiling when he suddenly noticed Marian stood over by the dance floor. Her dress was a pale blue with a silk bodice and skirt, puffed out with many layers of net. 'You look so graceful,' he told her asking her for a dance, which she accepted and they led the first dance.

Later that evening Robin Hood managed to get his wife alone, and it was then he got down on one knee 'open it' he said handing her the box which she carefully opened finding an emerald encrusted eternity ring inside. 'Oh Robin,' she gasped allowing him to put it on before kissing him passionately which finished the foxes evening off perfectly.

In the next week, Marian found herself kept from the truth again as there was many royal meetings to which she was not invited to attend along with the other members of the palace. 'Do you think something's going on?' She asked Robin one morning as they sat waking up, 'what do you mean?'

'Well Uncle Richard seems to be planning something but every time I mention anything he excuses himself from the conversation,' Robin comforted Marian insisting that nothing was going on though as a knock came to the door and many servants came bustling in Robin said sarcastically, 'come in then.' The bewildered fox and vixen looked on as the servants tried to get them up, 'wait! Stop what are you doing? Leave me and my wife be, what are you doing here like this anyway?'

'What's going on?' Little Johns annoyed tone called as he walked into the room accompanied by Clucky who looked just as irritated by the commotion. 'Forgive us your grace, all of you however we were instructed to come and help you prepare for the royal ceremony today.'

'Royal ceremony' Marian repeated, when she laid eyes on a golden gown awaiting her the others being ushered out to get ready leaving Robin and Marian finally alone after the fox insisted they were fine to ready themselves.

'Now I know something's not right,' Robin said as Maid Marian got up looking flustered as she mumbled about getting ready. The shock of being woken fully like that Robin thought as unfair given her current condition, 'it's alright' she said as if reading her soul mate's thoughts before going through into the dressing room to get ready, the newly repaired chain she wore around her neck bearing the golden coin she loved. The repairs she had been so grateful to have had done by the royal goldsmith Otto as he had also been the one who designed the identical coins that the newlyweds wore, and as she looked in the mirror reflecting her image of innocence, Maid Marian finished by putting across a new golden veil which shimmered in the light of day.

Emerging from the room Robin met her in a rich green tunic for the day, the pearly white sleeves a soft cushioning to Marian who linked his arm as they progressed into the ceremony unaware of upon leaving they would be changed forever. 'Today we are here to celebrate the bravery and courage of all those that supported the best for England's and Nottingham's wellbeing, I have stood as a proud King and today I have been more so than ever before as I present these medals of courage to all those who showed such selflessness in their acts.' Robin Hood and Maid Marian took their seats behind the King watching with intensely as the medals were handed out before the King made a surprising statement. 'Today is my last day as ruler of this extraordinary kingdom as I have in recent months decided to step down and pass on the crown to my niece Marian and my nephew in law Robin Hood.' Much commotion and talk erupted at this point before the King turned to Friar Tuck, 'dear friend will you do the honour?' The Friar nodded hesitantly removing the crown from King Richard's mane and placing it on a red cushion, before then turning to two smaller crowns and placing them upon the shocked fox and vixen that could barely speak let alone express their gratitude when King Richard stated proudly. 'Nottingham I present to you, your new King and Queen,' cheers and clapping erupting from the otherwise silent audience as Robin rose the crowd looking to hear his first speech as King when Marian drew herself to his side.

'To the people of Nottingham and to the true King of England I shall not allow King Richard to go on without his crown and royal status, we accept the choice of being given the chance to rule and we shall do it as one, together because it's like a family that has no boundaries but we also know our places and King Richards will always be to dwell within the castle walls as one of the most stately and role model figures of our time.' Robin's words were those to remember as he and Marian watched the crowd rise approaching the pair to congratulate them.

'Do you think you'll be able to handle this new challenge?' Marian asked as they got a spare moment Robin nodding as he took her hand, 'as long as your by my side…'

'I know the new cubs will come to be proud of their remarkable father,' she whispered as Robin's eyes widened, 'Cub…s?' Marian nodding with this new information as Robin kissed her leaving Marian breathless from the unanticipated affection. 'Robbie! Robbie! We're getting married,' Little John boomed ecstatically Clucky running to Marian tearfully as she showed her friend the diamond ring now on her feathered hand. It had truly been a twisting and winding journey for the friends but alas it would not yet be over.

The fateful morning of birth had come and as Robin Hood paced outside the door nervously listening for any sign of progression Little John tried to steady his best friend. 'She'll be fine,' he said confidently Robin nodding weakly as he wished to be by his loves side, though he knew the doctors would need to be alone with her, Clucky now joining them with a drink of water that Robin barely touched as he sat clutching the golden coin, thinking only of Maid Marian when the door to their bedroom finally opened.

Following the doctor in Robin rushed to Marians bedside the vixen smiling up at him with crystals rising in her eyes as she held a beautiful baby girl and boy, the two cubs looking up at their parents before falling into a blissful sleep. Robin kissed Marian gently on the forehead finding tears spilling down his furry cheeks and an arm around Marian as they both agreed there and then, Clucky and Little John would have to be godparents and when asked over names they both said in unison. 'Olivia and Forrest,' their experiences and times spent together leading them to understand each other in a way that only true love could bring.

Nope it's not the end :) I have a sequel planned but if you would like to see it uploaded then please say so in your reviews, when uploaded it will be called "Disneys Robin Hood the legacy goes on" please R&R much appreciated. I have been writing this until 2am in the morning for you guys so I do hope you enjoyed. I have other fanfics going at the moment have a look if you like, thankyou for reading xx