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kat_lair ([personal profile] kat_lair) wrote2008-02-10 01:21 pm

Robin Hood Drabbles: Caesura, Impromptu, Deal

[livejournal.com profile] lolabobs had a birthday a while back and she asked for Robin Hood drabbles. Sorry for the angst darling…


Robin Hood – Much/Robin – PG-13
(This is a sort of a coda to if you are the rhyme and i the refrain)


Caesura
(prompt: Much taking control)

 

Robin.”

He hadn’t expected to hear that tone again, not this soon. Robin freezes on the edge of the fire.

He starts to turn around but a grip on his arm holds him still. “Don’t,” Much says. “This will be easier if I’m not looking at you.” 

Robin shifts, wary. He’s still sore from earlier.

“Today was the last time.” 

Robin wants to argue because it had been the first time since the Holy Land, but the words don’t come.

“I can’t, Robin. Not like this.” 

They are out of options then. Because Robin can’t either. Not any other way.




Robin Hood – implied Guy/Robin – PG-13

Impromptu
(prompt: power)

 

He should have run when he had the chance. But Robin is tired of daring escapes, of leaving things unfinished.

“Still here, Hood?” Gisbourne spits blood onto the floor, getting to his feet slowly. 

Robin eyes the door, thinks he could still make it, decides not to try. “Looks like.”

This is not how they do things. They wage their war from a distance, through other people, in front of an audience, not like this; confined and private and unscripted. 

Gisbourne takes a step closer, fists clenching. Robin feels the control slip away from both of them.

Anything could happen.



Robin Hood – Gen – PG-13


Deal
(prompts: Sheriff & Much, it's all about Robin)

 

The hands smell like rose water, cradling Much’s face between them. “He won’t last long. You know it. You can hear it.”

Much does. The sounds of the dungeon burrow under his skin at night like poison, like grief.

“You can make it stop. Save your Master. Isn’t that your duty, hmm?” The Sheriff fists Much’s hair, lifting his head. “What do you say, old boy? You give me what I want and—”

“The camp.”  Much looks the Sheriff straight in the eye. Every breath is a struggle. “I’ll show you.”

Down the hall, Robin screams again; wordless and hoarse.



Read [livejournal.com profile] razorxrosary 's coda: Battlefield

[identity profile] thestorymaker.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 01:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Love these

The last one killed me.

x

[identity profile] kat-lair.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 08:36 pm (UTC)(link)
*revives* Thank you very much, apologies for any fatalities that may have occurred...

[identity profile] thestorymaker.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
yeah, I did have stuff in my head to comment on as I was reading these, then I read the last one and yup, no words. Just...deaded. Dang if it don't just start bringing up vivid imagery. I'm reaching for blankets to snuggle the boyos up in.

[identity profile] kat-lair.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
These boys are just so easy to hurt...

[identity profile] zeitheist.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 01:39 pm (UTC)(link)
“The camp.” Much looks the Sheriff straight in the eye. Every breath is a struggle. “I’ll show you.”

Down the hall, Robin screams again; wordless and hoarse.


AOUFHOUGHOFGHRUHOHNJGB!! MUCH! ROBIN! /o\!

I was in the middle of eating brunch when I read these, and by the time I got to the end of last one, I was sitting there with a hash brown halfway to my mouth, just staring. (The image of the last one is going to haunt my nightmares, I hope you know).

p.s. guess what I have for you.

[identity profile] kat-lair.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
I'M SORRY FOR THE ANGST! And any nightmares that may follow...

But thank you anyway. Getting an emotional reaction out of readers is a win in my books.

I SAW OMG!!!!! Haven't read yet because I need to eat my dinner first because I'm afraid it would be messy if I tried to chew and squee at the same time.

[identity profile] zeitheist.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
When you say "sorry", you mean "nefariously gleeful", right?

Seriously. I can't stop thinking about that last image. I always had this idea in my head of Much being captured by the Sheriff and Robin trying desperately to save him, but I think your one is better/worse, depending on how you look at it. I DEMAND FOLLOW UP ANGSTY H/C. *slams fist on table*

It's okay; take your time. I'm only popping in to answer this comment because the BAFTAs are on intermission. Um. Hi!

[identity profile] kat-lair.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
... well, yes.

You're welcome to write follow up angsty h/c to your heart's content. *nodnod*

[identity profile] zeitheist.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)
You're welcome to write follow up angsty h/c to your heart's content.

DON'T TEMPT ME D:
avictoriangirl: (Oh Much)

[personal profile] avictoriangirl 2008-02-10 02:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow. Just...WOW.

I agree with [livejournal.com profile] razorxrosary, the last one will haunt my dreams.

[identity profile] kat-lair.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! The writer would like to extend her apologies for any sleep disturbances that may occur.

[identity profile] lily-lou.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 04:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Down the hall, Robin screams again; wordless and hoarse.

Dear God.

[identity profile] kat-lair.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you... I think. *gg* That line seems to have affected people...

[identity profile] lily-lou.livejournal.com 2008-02-11 05:04 pm (UTC)(link)
It's just way too much things in like, 5 words. That's not something I can handle.

[identity profile] kat-lair.livejournal.com 2008-02-11 05:10 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm going to take this as a compliment...

[identity profile] lily-lou.livejournal.com 2008-02-11 05:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, it definitely is. Each and every word of your drabbles it necessary. It makes the whole think much more..."effective".

[identity profile] lolabobs.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh my! Thank you!Thank You!Thank You!

These are fab - and whilst I too gulp at the woe and sorrow that is present in the last of these, it is the second that is really speaking to me. Love it, Love them, Love you.

Thank You x x x

[identity profile] kat-lair.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Yay! You are very welcome darling. I'm sorry that these took the turn to angst. And if you liked the second drabble, you'll be happy to know that [livejournal.com profile] ginnystar and I have been co-writing a longer Guy/Robin piece with fighting-that-turns-into-sex, which I believe is one of your favourite clichés...

[identity profile] lolabobs.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 10:46 pm (UTC)(link)
ooooh! Oh yes! Keep me informed!

(No worries about the angst btw - love me a bit of angst!)

[identity profile] kat-lair.livejournal.com 2008-02-10 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Rest assured, once it's polished I'll be pimping it on my LJ...
sandrine: (Robin/Much)

[personal profile] sandrine 2008-02-10 11:14 pm (UTC)(link)
The Guy/Robin one is great, brimming with tension and hinting at things to come! Beautiful! :)

Also, your icon is the most awesome thing ever. Seriously. ♥

[identity profile] kat-lair.livejournal.com 2008-02-11 10:39 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you very much! [livejournal.com profile] ginnystar and I are writing a longer Guy/Robin porn piece with angry!sex... keep your eyes peeled *gg*

I can't take credit for the icon and sadly can't even tell you who made it :( But yes, it is indeed awesome and never fails to make me grin.

[identity profile] moth2fic.livejournal.com 2008-02-11 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Good as usual. Especially the middle one. Anything could happen...

[identity profile] kat-lair.livejournal.com 2008-02-11 05:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! Hee, yes, all that adrenaline has to find some sort of outlet...
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[identity profile] darkentwisted.livejournal.com 2009-01-07 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
“You can make it stop. Save your Master. Isn’t that your duty, hmm?” The Sheriff fists Much’s hair, lifting his head. “What do you say, old boy? You give me what I want and—”

“The camp.” Much looks the Sheriff straight in the eye. Every breath is a struggle. “I’ll show you.”

Down the hall, Robin screams again; wordless and hoarse.


Wahhhhh!

*Runs away with Much/Carter/Robin to his happyplace*

Disturbing and dark. Love it!

[identity profile] kat-lair.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 08:03 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you very much for commenting. I have a disturbing tendency to really enjoy breaking my favourite characters. In fact, I don't think I've ever written Much as particularly happy...