Marian moved closer to Max, and took his hand into hers. "I. . ." she wasn't sure what to say. "I found my fiance." she said hoping that would explain what had happened. She didn't want to leave max, not again.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

He almost laughed. "Really? Just wandering out in the forest? My my, that's a tidy little story, isn't it, Maxelle Greenwood?"

Max went a little pale. He knows. He knows who I am. Of course he did; the Brethren leader was a wanted man.

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

Marian moved as close as she could to Max, and was now clinging to his arm. "Does it really matter how I found him." She asked, knowing only max could hear the fear in her voice, and it wasn't for just her any more, but Max as well.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

Max held her arm tightly; though he'd never admit it, he was terrified.

"Take him," ordered the soldier flatly. Three other men grabbed Max, ripping him from Marian's arms. He tried to fight them off, but ended up with a sword point pointed at his throat.

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

Marian's eyes widened. "stop it, let him go. He did nothing wrong."

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

The soldier scoffed. "Your feelings for him don't erase the crimes he has committed, Miss Marian. He's a thief and a murderer and and overall criminal. He is to be brought before the king and punished as such. Now..." He grabbed his horses reigns, "I believe the king is waiting for us."

Max swore as one of the soldiers yanked his arms roughly behind his back. He felt the cold grip of iron shackles around his wrists.

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

Marian lookedat Max. Her eyes shined with unshed tears. She knew what she had to do. She went to Max and kissed him before whispering to him. I will have you set free no matter what it takes."

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

He returned her kiss with one of his own, murmuring softly, "I would sooner die then have your put yourself in harm's way."

The soldier grabbed Marian's arm and helped her (with slight force) up onto the back of the horse. In a flash, they were off.

Miles passed and soon the great castle itself loomed into view...

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

Marian looked up at the castle, and her whole body felt sick with dread. She din't want to be here, she wanted to be at camp with Max saying sweet nothings to her, and maybe Jonah lughing and accepting her into the group.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

Max groaned as the horse jolted forward slightly. He'd been tied to the reigns of one of the soldier's mounts as they walked, forced to keep pace, his hands chained behind his back. He stared up at the castle with cold eyes, then looked further ahead to the front of the procession to where Marian was. His heart felt heavy in his chest...


The head guard halted his horse and dismounting, letting Marian do the same. They entered past the heavy gates of the castle into the main hall. "The king will see you now," he told her.

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

((could you play the king.))

Marian nodded and glanced back at max before proceding.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

(( Can you? Please? I have no idea what's with him and Marian.... I've already got alot on my plate.... ))

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

Marian walked into the main hall where he King sat.

"Ah, Marian. Its nice to see you have finally arrived. Where have you been my dear." He asked, his eyes going towards the head of his guard, as Marian cringed at being called dear by him.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

The guard dipped his head respectfully. "Your Lordship will be pleased to hear that we killed two birds with one stone, so to speak. We found her in the company of the bandit's leader. He's now in out custody, sire."

(On second thought... I could play the king, I guess. Or we could take turns.))

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

((I could be the King whenhe is with Max and the head guard, but it Marina is there, could you be him?))

Marian paled as she saw the kings Gaze fall on her, did the king remember, did he know who Max was to her. She prayed he didn't.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

(( I guess.))

Th king, in fact, truely did not remember. "Bring him to me," he demanded.

Max was half led, half dragged before the king's feet before the soldier shoved him, forcing him to his knees. Max grunted softly as he hit the cold stone floor.

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~