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The morning dawned bright and beautiful. The gang was up and gathered in the mess tent when Robin and Marian joined them. Once they had finished their food Robin spoke. "I think it's time we went home. The Sheriff and Guy have a days start on us and there's no telling what they will do when they reach England." Robin thought of telling them what the king had said of the pardon and titles to be given. Again he thought the timing wasn't right; he would wait till they were on the boat heading home.

Once the horses were loaded up with supplies and the good bys said, the gang headed toward the river landing where they would meet their boat. In short order the gear was stored and the boat underway. The gang spent the first few hours on deck enjoying the wind and the view of the sea. Once Much's stomach started growling they headed below decks for their dinner.

Gathered around the table, Robin finally felt it time to tell the gang the good news. "When I spoke to the king he said I would have a royal pardon and all my lands would be returned to me once he returns to England." The gang was rather quite at that announcement, for they all expected as much.

"Robin that's wonderful, but we suspected as much," said Djaq. "You did after all save the king's life, more than once," she smiled.

"It's not just me Djaq," Robin paused and looked at each one of them. "He promised a pardon, land, and titles for all of you."

"'ey I'm not trying to be funny but you're joking right." Asked Allen in disbelief.

"No I'm not. I probably should have told you sooner but I didn't feel the time was right." Everyone was quiet for a few moments, letting the news settle in. Once it did the table erupted in joyous laughter with everyone talking at once.

Finally they reached England, staying as inconspicuous as possible they returned to Sherwood. When they arrived in camp it was very late. They knew they needed to check Locksley, Nottingham and the other villages but it was just too late. They decided they would split up and leave first thing in the morning.

After everyone was asleep Robin and Marian lay awake in his bunks. His arm was draped around her. He pulled at her shirt till his fingers finally found the patch of skin between her shirt and pants. He heard her giggle lightly as his fingers grazed over her skin. "We have got to get our own tent," he whispered in her ear as he nibbled on it. She smiled and turned over to face him.

"Perhaps now that King Richard knows what is going on here he will not take so long to return."

Kissing her neck and still whispering Robin asked, "Do you really want to wait for him to return before we can be alone again?"

"We'll work on our own tent tomorrow," she whispered back.

"You guys don't whisper as quietly as you think you do." Will remarked causing Djaq to laugh. "I'll build you guys your own shelter tomorrow if you will stop whispering and let us sleep." There was laughter in his voice so they knew he wasn't upset. They quieted down so he and Djaq could go back to sleep.

Robin knew that what ever tomorrow brought the war was not over. Not until Richard returned and Prince John was removed from power would they have peace. Even then they would have to fight the Sheriff and Gisborne out of power. With Marian finally his, Robin felt he could face anything. Pulling her a little closer he whispered "I love you."

"I love you too." He kissed her goodnight and they finally drifted off to sleep.

The End

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