#merlin is robin hood

[overlyspecific]

I NEED a merlin fic where Merlin gets exposed as a warlock while Uther is still king and has to flee (maybe with Arthur’s help) but he doesn’t want to go far (so he can protect Arthur) so he just lives in the woods outside of the castle and becomes a robin hood type character.

If this happened soon enough i think the knights that Merlin gets to serve Camelot would just be apart of his forest gang instead. they could fight bandits but also steal from obnoxious nobles that treat people badly. they could also break innocent magic users and druids out of the dungeons.

Arthur would become a kind of Maid Marian character where his dad tells him to track Merlin down but whenever he goes Merlin just stops him with his magic and flirts with him before letting him go when they are far enough away. (Arthur gets trapped often because he misses and wants to see Merlin but he will never admit it)

Morgana, Gwen and Gauis would also probably sneak information to Merlin often or just let him into the castle whenever something comes up. Merlin always visits Arthur when he sneaks in the castle so it goes something like this:

Merlin: *siting with his feet on Arthur’s desk, reading highly confidential court documents while eating Arthur’s dinner*

Arthur: *comes into his chambers to relax after a council meeting and sees Merlin* 😧 You can’t be in here! What are you doing? Stop reading those!

Merlin: I thought you’d be happy to see me ☹️

Arthur: Maybe I would be if the entire castle wasn’t looking for you and you weren’t eating my dinner, you clotpole

Merlin: You did miss me! 😊 Also thats my word.

Arthur: I still have to arrest you…

Merlin: Can I finish the bread first?

and then Merlin proceeds to get away by dramatically jumping out the window and disappearing with magic and Arthur pretends to be mad but is smiling to himself

Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, Part 12

[squirtle-path]

Sometimes I'll be reading my gay little fanfictions, and get to a really sweet and fluffy scene and can't help but whisper to myself, "damn, that's hella gay".

[littlelostbirdy]

Alright, its been A Minute but - any fic recs for the "I leaped off the building knowing you'd catch me" fics?? The implicit trust of the jumper and the genuine fear of the catcher, the what if I don't make it in time and the you always do

[theknucklehead]

Here are the many snakes that have been featured in Disney films:

And now we have a new edition to the group.

[genderfuckpirate]

everyone should get into BBC Robin Hood (2006-2009). it has everything:

archery

homoerotic overtones

shirtless men getting tied up a lot

a very camp villain

socialist message

homoerotic codependent relationships

a budget of about £20

girl disguised as boy (very gender)

goofs

I think it's hard to watch online but if you come over to my place we can watch it on DVD

[medievalandfantasymelee]

My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen

We are accepting propaganda ahead of time for the next Round of the Queen of Love and Beauty Mini Tournament

If you have Propaganda (Pictures, gifsets or text) for any of our remaining contenders (listed below) send them our way via our ask box, DM's or by tagging us @medievalandfantasymelee

Princess Buttercup [Robin Wright], The Princess Bride (1987)

Guinevere [Angel Coulby], BBC's Merlin (2008-2012)

Lady Marian Fitzwalter [Olivia de Havilland], The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

Brienne of Tarth [Gwendolyn Christie], Game of Thrones (2011-2019)

Éowyn of Rohan [Miranda Otto], The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003)

Danielle de Barbarac [Drew Barrymore], Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998)

[hylialeia]

what was going on in early 2000s bbc fantasy television series. they really said okay here are the 90 square feet of forest we're going to film in here's our combined $25 budget for costumes from the thrift store here's the most batshit plot imaginable. Katie McGrath and Richard Armitage are here and they're going to give performances that would make shakespeare weep tears of joy. also we're going to throw in a cgi dragon voiced by john hurt

[fools-and-perverts2]

me: why does all my media have to be so obscure i can't find fans😭😭😭

also me: wait... it's not a uk tv drama from over ten years ago?? then i refuse to watch it

[phantomchick]

✩✩✩ WEEKLY FIC ROUND-UP ✩✩✩

Jason Todd/Batfamily/DC Comics

Unraveling by bowditch

Jason Todd isn’t a mistake. He’s just in the dead middle of one. Something wants to fix that.

Granted the Serenity by FaiaSakura

What does it mean to come back to life as an accidental wrinkle in the fabric of reality? Jason Todd might not know the meaning of life, but he does figure out the meaning of his life, somewhere in between killing the Joker and ringing the doorbell to Wayne Manor. Or, a canon-divergent take of Lost Days and Countdown to Final Crisis, where Under the Red Hood doesn’t happen.

Sisyphus by EventualToast

"Jason Todd is, for the second time in his life, sixteen years old, mortally wounded and trapped in a coffin. And this time, he takes in all the details that scream it’s reality. In his memories, he can always see the white of the silk, feel the worms crawling through his skin, even though neither of those things were possible. Now, he’s in sterile darkness. He needs to get out of here." Or Jason and Essence get stuck in an infinite timeloop.

Good Soldier by TheGreenInYellowJournalism

"Oh, wow." Carrie walks over, traces the gold plaque like it's worth something. "He must really love you." Jason stares. "What?"

The Bedtime Chronicles by SillySunshine

Bruce says it's bedtime but Jason doesn't agree. Fluff ensues.

the tune without the words by Kieron_ODuibhir

Jim Gordon doesn’t go out drinking much. There are eight million reasons for that, starting with his complete lack of spare time and his family history of alcoholism and continuing all the way to the fact that since he became Commissioner, he can’t really walk into a cop bar without ruining the night off for everybody there. Also, pretty much all his friends are either dead or a thousand miles away, and Batman really doesn’t go out for drinks.

Fall seven times and stand up eight by Darrkchylde

This is this author's first ever fic so you'd better comment if you read it

Jason thinks about all the victim blaming in his life and how fucked it is. He contemplates on what would have happened differently if Sheila was alive as a witness. Jason decides that leaving Gotham for a while wouldn’t hurt. But then he gets a text.

Better Than Us by TheGreenInYellowJournalism

Three conversations. Three places. Plenty of mistakes. Or: what's a legacy besides proof that the ones before you broke?

Things Fall Apart by Kieron_ODuibhir

Everyone has a limit. Tim-centric oneshot.

stupid little story.docx by QueenoftheArchives

Jason didn’t mean to become an award-winning author, swear. It just kind of happened.

Who I am. Who I'll Never Be. by Zootopon

On the run from the Justice League and the Bats, Jason prepares to wage war on those he once considered family. They took something from him, he intends to take it back.

Daily life by Riad_NeedSleep_ls

Voices AU – Jason hears ancient entities

Road to rediscover by Katzynia

Jason’s plan was simple. Get to the Wayne Manor, drop Damian to Alfred’s capable hands, and haul ass anywhere else (bonus: try not to die by angry assassins). With his plans crashed and no home to come back to, there wasn’t anything else he could do. (Un)fortunately, it wasn’t Alfred who opened the door. It was a girl named Stephanie Brown.

Crossroads and runways by Ceciliedr

Jason is on his way to Etiopia when a little kid stops him at the airport. Their conversation has the potential to change everything, but will it?

Cracks in the Foundation by angryhausfrau

Jason Todd is back from the dead and out to enact vengeance on those who've betrayed him. But not using some grand plan that involves freeing the fucking Joker. That would be stupid. No, he's playing the long game. He's going to systematically rip every fucking thing that Bruce has ever loved from him one by one. And then he's going to spit on Batman's grave.

happy death day! by ericaco

It's Jason's death day. He would rather nobody mention it. Nobody does, they're too busy mourning to even notice him. He doesn't get it. He's right here, breathing and alive. He's confused and a little bit angry until he finds some understanding in Tim.

sons of a certain father by Cerusee

“A taxicab,” Alfred said, after Jason had tipped the driver. “How novel.” “What were you expecting, Alf?” Jason asked. Alfred’s fingers twitched, and Jason felt like he’d been lectured, for being so over-familiar. “In my experience, prodigal children usually prefer to come roaring back on a motorcycle,” Alfred said. He made no effort to assist Jason with his suitcase. “It’s nicely dramatic.”

Right Here, With You by lurkinglurkerwholurks

dc did a bad job with Jason's return so I made it better. You're welcome.

a raging black ocean by starknjarvis

It's cold in the Cave, and there are still things Jason cannot stomach.

No Body Nobody by snackbaskets

Now, worst case scenario: What’s so bad you call Jason? Easy. You call him when you need someone beaten, killed, or otherwise met with incredible violence. You call him when you’re running away for a week because Bruce is being a dickhole. You call him when you want to eat food by someone who can cook Gothamite comfort, and to yell really really loud. When she spoke again, it was with a whisper, strained as if it were creaking its way out of her body, wasting away all the air in her lungs and splintering on the last word in her mouth. “Don’t tell Bruce.” You call Jason when you need to hide a body.

Homing Instincts by Cerusee

Not all legacies are good legacies. Stephanie has a bad night, and she and Jason have a talk.

Dick-tionary by Tanaletheia

"Wait." Jason stood up and made a halting gesture with his hands. "This is all your fault?" Steph turned to Dick, too. "You named the Batmobile?"?? Dick nodded. "The Batarangs and the Batcomputer?" Jason asked. Again a nod. Cass moved her hand to encompass their whole surroundings. "Batcave?" Dick just shrugged. "I was eight. He had a theme. He needed to commit to it."

Harry Potter

Harry Potter and the Godfather that Came Back by littlewonder (chocopies)

After sacrificing himself in the Forbidden Forest, Harry Potter gets a choice to take a train to anywhere, anytime. He hands the ticket over to his godfather Sirius Black instead. The world is much the same, but the people navigating it aren't anymore. Catch glimpses throughout the years into the life this creates for them afterwards with their loved ones.

Naruto

Float Like a Stone — an Iwa Story by Poncho_o

Illogical? Maybe. But since when did reincarnation make sense? A better question; of all the nations in this godforsaken world, why the hell was I reborn in Iwagakure no freakin’ Sato? And right in time for the Third Shinobi War? Seems like I have two options. Become Iwa’s answer to the Yellow Flash, or pray for a second reincarnation.

Danny Phantom

Trust and Wounds by UnderForeversGrace

Jack wasn't meaning to snoop in his son's room when he found a box of medical supplies and a USB with a tag that said IF I DON'T COME HOME. Danny’s secrets revealed, Jack is desperate to earn his son’s trust, to earn the right to this secret he stumbled across. After almost two years of unknowingly hunting his son, is Danny's trust too broken to heal? No one knows au.

Merlin

Confession by NephriteJade

What if Arthur really did forget Merlin at the Cauldron of Arianrhod? What if that was the final straw? There is a happy ending to this series, but it takes a long time to get there.

a world we will dream of by southfarthing

‘I think you should leave, sire.’ Arthur doesn’t think he’s heard right. ‘What?’ ‘Let Merlin recover, please,’ Daegal says. He trembles, looking as though he is surprised by his own courage, but he doesn’t back down. 'Let him get better here, in peace. Away from Camelot.’ - When Arthur sets out to find a missing Merlin, he comes across someone who thinks Merlin needs to be protected - from Arthur.

Leaving Camelot by MyAmisFics

"Speak treason against my uncle again, and I swear you can join yours in exile forever!” Arthur's voice thundered across the throne room. All Merlin had done was address his suspicions of Agravaines betrayal and framing Gaius. He hadn’t even mentioned Morgana, or even Uthers death. “There will not be any reason for banishment, sire. I leave Camelot willingly.” Merlin didn’t bow. Nor did he look back as he walked out of the throneroom, leaving a heartbroken Arthur behind him. After the big wooden doors closed shut, he could hear shouts and disagreements.

Never Knew What We Had (Until He Was Gone) by Merlinfirstlastalways

This story verges on crack with how silly and fun it is. Harmless and hilarious <3 Arthur was at his wits' end when he caught Merlin walking out of the tavern, which led him to make a horrible mistake, one that proved to be the last straw for Merlin, who decided there was nothing else to do but publically quit his job and leave Camelot in a huff. Arthur never realized how much Merlin did for him-- or for Guinevere-- until he was gone; neither he nor his wife realized just how integral Merlin was to Camelot... and to their marriage. *Story is complete apart from final editing and will be posted in full over the next few days. Currently clocking in at about 20k. Explicit in the fifth chapter.*

Percy Jackson/Pjo

Batten Down The Hatches by AshGopal

Cordelia Jackson had been warned. Ever since she had been thrust into this infernal world, she had heard all the stories. The stories of lawless lands and tyrannical kings, of epic wars and legendary heroes, of ruthless monsters and merciless gods. The stories of how things used to be. And now, she finds herself in the thick of it, with nobody to rely on but herself. May the gods' blessing be with you, for you shall certainly need it.

Star Wars

A Life at War by Crusader1guess

He [Thraken Dericote] was never really a normal child. He learned to read quite quickly but didn't speak full sentences until age three. -Naomi Dericote, Mother, First Secretary to the Ministerial Office of Fondor. A self-insert into a Republic Navy Officer with historical and bits of cultural knowledge from our world and how he lives in the Star Wars universe without any future knowledge. Watch how he navigates office politics within the Republic Navy while fighting for his ideals alongside friends and foes alike. The story starts just before the Clone Wars and should go all the way to about 10 ABY. I'd suggest reading the tags for a better idea of what to expect.

Mace Windu's: A Coruscant Carol by Penultimate1

On the eve of Ahsoka Tano's trial and subsequent resignation from the Jedi Order, Jedi Master Mace Windu finds himself visited by the ghost of his long-departed friend, Qui-Gon Jinn. He comes with a warning. A family of spirits will follow in his wake, promising to show visions of past, present, and future, all for some nebulous purpose. Unbeknownst to a skeptical Mace, this will be his last chance. Will what is seen cause an old Grandmaster to change his ways, or is nightfall truly inevitable?

Yugioh!

Legally Insane by Xparrot

According to popular belief, going more than three days without sleep means you're legally insane. Mokuba's kidnapped, Kaiba's losing it, and Yugi and his deck are just trying to help…

All This We Do in the Name of Ma'at by Nedjemet

When a socially anxious teenager accidentally unlocks ancient magic, anything can happen. Even saving the world or falling in love. A historically accurate, character-driven Yu-Gi-Oh reimagining that aims to trigger your nostalgia while also keeping you guessing with each new page. Longer description: You know how YuGiOh is a lot of card games with a little magic thrown into the mix? What if it was a lot of magic with only the occasional card game? That’s the idea we’re playing with here. No filler arcs. Minimal duels. Lots of character development, magic, and boys being cute as they save the world and maybe fall in love along the way. Literally no scene will play out as it did in the original show and we’re going to be deviating from the initial plot almost right out of the gate. The rare bits of content that do match the original narrative will be gone over as quickly as possible. And while we're at it, let's fix the Egyptology, too.

[the-jedi-ninja]

The BBC really used to get a bunch of good looking men, dress them in leather and give them swords and expected us to be normal about it, huh?

[overlyspecific]

Part 3 of Merlin as Robin Hood

Part 1, Part 2, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, Part 12

Arthur and his knights in the woods after being told to track Merlin down and bring him to justice.

Arthur: Everyone, split up and comb the area. He has to be here somewhere.

The knights take off in different directions until only Arthur remains.

Merlin: *as a disembodied voice from the forest* Not smart of you to be in these woods alone.

Arthur: *trying very hard to keep a blank princely expression* Not smart of you to not hide your tracks. I thought I taught you better than that.

Merlin: *Still unseen, voice whispering from the woods* How are you supposed to track me if I don’t leave you tracks?

Arthur: YOU��RE NOT SUPPOSED TO WANT TO BE TRACKED!

Merlin: *finally appearing from behind a tree, grinning ear to ear* Where’s the fun in that?

Arthur draws his sword and points it at Merlin. Merlin’s smile wavers.

Merlin: You know you don’t need to use that with me. I would never hurt you.

Arthur: How can I trust anything you say? You’ve fooled me before.

Merlin: I couldn’t tell you because you would have put me to death, not so unsimilar to what you are trying to do now.

Arthur feels guilty all of a sudden and sheathes his sword.

Merlin: That’s better. Now we can have a civil chat like old times.

Arthur: *beginning to laugh and draw closer to Merlin, taking in his friend for the first time in months* When did you ever act civilly?

A knight bursts out of the woods with his sword drawn heading straight for Merlin. Arthur pushes Merlin out of the way. Merlin recovers from his shock and freezes the knight and Arthur with his magic.

Knight: Get away from the prince! I don’t know how you enchanted him to save your life but release him at once.

Merlin: *keeping his eyes on Arthur* Depends on what the king is willing to pay. How much is an enchantment free prince worth to the king.

Arthur: Merlin!

Merlin: I’m just having some fun. I can’t stay any longer though lads, I heard the king sent his most fearsome knights after me and I dont want to run into them.

Merlin approaches Arthur and brings a hand about an inch from Arthur’s face like he wants to touch his jaw but thinks better of it and puts his hand back down. He smiles a cocksure smile and disappears back into the shadows of the forest. After a couple of minutes, Arthur and the Knight are able to move again.

Knight: Sire, are you alright?

Arthur: Yes, I’m fine. Not a word of this to anyone.

Knight: But Prince Arthur, what about your father?

Arthur: We will tell him we lost the tracks in the woods. Gather the men, let’s get back before dawn breaks.

[regulusrules]

Other people watching Atlantis!!! It definitely didn’t garner the audience Merlin did and so unfortunately ends on something of a cliffhanger. (Hope that’s not really a spoiler.) Still! I think it was a fun show in its own right! And I like seeing Mark Addy in things. I’m looking forward to your thoughts!

Also going to take a second and let you know the BBC did a Robin Hood show around the same time as Merlin. Another kinda low-budget goofy yet sometimes tragic fantasy series with little regard for the source material. If you wanted to know and didn’t already.

I can’t possibly understand why it doesn’t have a fanbase as strong as ours! The show is so good on its own it genuinely feels like a piece of greece. I am forever mourning their loss, aka will be turning as many people as I can to their doom (watching it) so we don’t suffer alone.

Wait; do you mean to tell me, an olympic archer, that there is a bbc show about my man of archery and I’VE NEVER SEEN IT???????

What the fuck was going on with bbc in the 2010 era

[imissthembutitwasntadisaster]

One thing about the BBC is they'll make a show based around some sort of legend and they'll make it a bit stupid and a bit campy and clearly low budget and all a little ridiculous and then just before they finish as like an afterthought they'll toss in some Fundamental Human Truth that will change you forever as a person and then just throw the whole mess at your head

[artzzyb00-27]

Tavern Tales{Elyan x OC}

Robin Hood and his Merrymen meet the Knights of the Round Table. Along with King Arthur and Merlin. What could go wrong? Not much actually, but Elyan deserves more love so here you go.

Arriving at Camelot came a minstrel, one came from a land near Mercia. Who sang tales of Robin Hood and his legion of Merrymen. The people gathered round to hear the tale. The rhythm of the tale became engraved in everyone's head.

Robin Hood and Little John, walking through the forest

Laughing back and forth at what the other'n has to say

Reminiscing this and that and having such a good time

Oo-de-lally, oo-de-lally, golly, what a day

Never ever thinking there was danger in the water

They were drinking, they just guzzled it down

Never dreaming that a scheming sheriff and his posse

Was a-watching them and gathering around

Robin Hood and Little John, running through the forest

Jumping fences, dodging trees and trying to get away

Contemplating nothing but escape and finally making it

Oo-de-lally, oo-de-lally, golly, what a day

Oo-de-lally, oo-de-lally, golly, what a day

Eventually, the word made its way to King Uther. He wasn't pleased with the thought of rogues attempting to steal from nobles. So he sent his knights to disband the group. Out of the twelve that left, only five returned. When Arthur became king, he wondered what happened to the group of Merrymen, he had only heard stories in passing at the tavern whilst spending time with his knights and manservant.

Till one faithful day.

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"Merlin! Feed the horses, they're no use to us dead!" The knights could only watch amused at the banter between King and servant. Wondering if they would ever become a normal pair of serving and be served.

"Unlike you right?" Dodging a blow to the head, Merlin ran off to feed their trusty steeds. Turning back to his knights Arthur addressed Leon.

"Where to next?" Looking at the map in front of the curly-haired man, he looked up to his majesty awaiting an answer. The long trip from Mercia taking its toll on the man.

"If we head through the Plains of Othanden, we'll cut travel time by a day. As long as there's no trouble with that my lord?"

"None at all, Sir Leon."

"Speak for yourselves, I'm famished." Gwaine, the lazy oaf he is, dragged out as he leaned on Percival who shook his head fondly. Once the horses were ready, they made haste to cut through the plains as best they could. 

With Lancelot keeping Merlin from going insane and Gwaine sharing stories with Elyan and Percival, it made the trip bearable. Arthur and Leon would only chip in their two silvers when necessary(when they wanted to). Once near the edge of Camelot, they spotted a village nearby.

"It's getting dark, we should rest in the village. Have some time to gather our energy." Merlin suggested. Thinking it over, Arthur agreed and led his friends to the village. Once there, people around whispered. Some are in awe of the king and his knights. Others appeared worried.

At this Merlin became paranoid. So he listened in more carefully at the villagers.

"Why are,..... think they'll,..... hope they,... what of,...?" Fortunately, one question was clear as day. "Do ya' wonder what Robin Hood will think?"

Merlin wanted to freeze in his tracks but his horse kept him along the others. Robin Hood was here. The man from tales at the tavern who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Honorable, but bad news if he tried stealing from Arthur.

No gold or valuables were on them, but Arthur wouldn't hesitate to kill if attacked. Merlin prayed Robin Hood was smarter than that.

Once at a decent-looking Inn, they left their horses to the stable boy and left to a nearby tavern for a light dinner. Or drink in Gwaine's case. A table maid sat them at a window booth and took their orders. Gwaine had attempted to woo her.

It gave the others amusement especially when she was particularly interested in Lancelot. She was making the man bashful and he tried to give attention to Gwaine again.

After she walked away, music began playing louder and cheers were heard. Turning their heads to see the commotion, they saw a bright red-haired woman dancing on the bar along to the beat of the song.

Her hair was in a braid and she wore boots with baggy wool socks. Black pants that sagged at her lower legs and a white blouse that brought out her purple bodice. It seemed she was there alone. 

When the violin played a certain chord, she jumped in the air towards the chandelier and swung in circles everyone around her. Including the visitors from Camelot.

Landing on a table nearby causing the men sitting there to fall over from shock, she continued to dance. Spinning around and swaying her hips along with the music. Getting wolf whistles from men and cheers of praise from women.

Entranced by her dancing, Elyan didn't hear the praise coming from his friends.

"She's good," Arthur said. Leon nodded while taking sips from his drink. Leon nodded his head in agreement.

"Elyan agrees, right mate?" Gwaine said laughing at his friend. Looking besotted at the bold red-head across from them. As the song ended she jumped off the table landing gracefully, giving a bow to the patrons around her. The knights and everyone else raised their glasses to her.

As she went to sit at an empty seat at the bar, Elyan debated on speaking with her.

"If you stare, she'll only think badly of you." Merlin's voice brought him back to reality as his friends sniggered at him. Turning towards the blue-eyed man, Elyan couldn't help but roll his eyes.

A woman as beautiful as her wouldn't be interested in him dressed like a peasant. When they headed into their rooms Leon implied it wise to change into something less formal for their trip to the tavern.

While the others agreed, Elyan couldn't deny he felt stripped. Despite Arthur's reassurance, being from no noble blood made him feel small. Even worse when some common folk looked at him in contempt. Which wasn't always because of his position or origin.

"I'd rather not. Besides she must feel tired, why keep beating a dead horse?" At his words the knights became rigid. Apart from Merlin and Gwaine who held in laughs.

"Because maybe it'll come back to life?" A different voice spoke behind him. An angelic voice. Turning around with a confused expression, Elyan met eyes with the redhead. Her green eyes glimmer despite facing away from the light. He tried to envision what they would look like in the afternoon sun.

"Perhaps that's true." He said after much debate internally, which was hilarious to his friends. Although, it did bring a smile out of her so maybe it worked.

"Glad to know someone thought my performance was exceptional."

"Very, love the bit where you jumped and almost hit the ceiling." Closing her eyes and laughing she headed off to another table shaking her head. She sat down at a table a good feet away chatting with some men sitting and drinking.

"Were you complimenting her or insulting her?" Lancelot may be honorable to anyone else, but his companions were at their wits end with him.

After getting their orders they headed off to the inn to get rest for tomorrow's journey home. Still while lying down on the bed next to Percival's he kept thinking back to the girl. He never got her name.

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The next morning they awoke and had a small breakfast. Just something to keep them awake for the start of the path. That is til someone broke into the inn screaming their head off.

"Robin Hood's attacked! Lord John isn't happy!" The people near the door piled out, including the knights. They had heard the tales but had never seen it in person. Now was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"Robin Hood?" Arthur asked a patron who just shrugged their shoulders with a smile. Outside the village, people gathered around the middle fountain and grabbed bags of money from the Merrymen.

"Should we do something?" Leon whispered in Arthur's ear and he was debating himself. While they were meant to arrest outlaws, Robin wasn't an outlaw of Camelot. Uther had just been threatened by an outside power that most likely didn't even know of his existence.

"No, they're not a problem as long as they don't attack us. We should go."

And like that, they left. Leaving the village and heading into the forest was browsing but the mood and energy picked up when Gwaine began picking on Elyan again.

"So, did you end up getting her name or what Elyan?" Rolling his eyes he gave his friend a gentle glare.

"No, and for good reason. I'll never see her again. What's the point?"

"Don't speak like that Elyan, there are plenty of women who would love a courtship with Camelot's finest knights," Arthur said trying to console his friend which prompted Merlin to have his usual go at him.

"Makes you wonder why Gwen ever chose you." The knights 'Ooo'ed at this and the king simply threw a fake glare at his manservant. Looking past Merlin, he saw a group of horses running up to them.

Realizing it was the Merrymen, Arthur became tense. Noticing, the Knights drew their swords and turned to the charging quarry behind them. When they got close they slowed down and stopped a few feet away from them.

The figure in front of a white horse spoke from under the hood and mask.

"Relax boys, we know you don't have anything, we're just trying to get through. We're making a stop at Camelot. A friend of ours needs help."

"Who's this friend of yours? Perhaps we could assist you, after all, I would like to be more involved with my people."

The statement ran through the Merrymen. Except for the two in front.

"Her name is Marian and she needs money. Please let us through, she doesn't trust any type of nobility." Frowning Arthur went to retort but Merlin stopped him.

"Arthur no, let them come with us."

"He's right, it could give us a chance to keep an eye on them." Leon reasoned out Merlin's input.

"I for one would love to hear the real story of the mighty Robin Hood." A small chuckle from the opposite group could be heard. Guess they weren't as quiet as they'd hoped.

Elyan however, was more focused on the main hooded figure. Their laughter sounded familiar. Angelic almost.

"What do ya' think Robin?" The man next to the leader asked. The leader whispered and agreement and let the man next to him go up to Arthur.

The knights could tell he wasn't being threatening so they sheethed their swords back in their holsters.

"Very well, we'll accompany you. My name is John."

"Little John?" Percival asked gesturing at the man's size. Like Percival he was big and bulky, the only difference being a darker tone of skin and a subtle belly on him.

Laughter from John and the group startled birds out of the trees. They were called Merrymen for a reason.

"You're her! That girl from the tavern last night!" The Merrymen froze and exchanged looks. Some of them looked at their leader questioningly. Huffing out a small laugh only confirmed Elyan's belief and made him flustered.

The girl pulled off her hood and revealed wavy bright red hair that glowed in the morning sun.

"You got me!" She said and made her horse walk closer to Elyan. "Glad to see my biggest fan again." Smiling at her comment, Elyan went to speak but was interrupted.

"You were flirting with Robin Hood!" Gwaine was going to get beat when they got back to Camelot.

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"So how did people think you were a man? Don't think anything different, but your physique isn't very masculine." Arthur asked as they sat in the knight's quarters back in the castle. The trip had let Elyan and the others learn about the Merrymen's travels and adventures.

Their recent heists. Any gone wrong attempts that required daring rescues. Including any potential romances whilst on the road.

"I needed people to respect what I was doing, not patronize me for it. So when the minestrel we saved asked to write a song about us I told him to make me male."

"Certainly fooled me, I thought you were a prat like Arthur." That comment earned Merlin a good wallop to the head creating laughter throughout the room.

"Tell us more." Elyan urged Robin leaning back on the bench next to her.

"Well, there was the time we invaded Cendred's castle unnoticed."

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