Ok, this is my first try at a SOM fic so bear with me a little… I'm also aware that this is very out of character for both the Baroness and Maria (and probably historically incorrect), but it does make for a funny story :)

Disclaimer: the only thing I own is the VHS copy!!

Maria was having a wonderful time with the children. They really were sweet children. They just craved attention, attention from the one person who refused to give it to them. How could he-. Now was not the time to think about that. Right now the children deserved her undivided attention.

"Do, a deer, a female deer. Re, a drop of golden sun…" As she listened to them sing the song she noticed the boat was nearing the villa. The children finished the song right as the villa came into sight.

"And that will bring us back to Do, oh, oh, oh!" they laughed. At the sound of the children shouting to their father, Maria turned around.

"Oh, Captain! You're home!" She exclaimed right before the boat tipped over, sending all of them into the water.

When they had gotten to the villa, Elsa noticed something was different about Georg. She had begun to become concerned until he mention something about the children welcoming her. That was it! Elsa thought. Georg had seven children, none of which were here at the moment. And judging by Georg's expression, they weren't supposed to be missing. Then there was the whole mess with the boy who delivered the telegram. Even if she wasn't that much into politics, she knew Georg was, and for that boy, saying "Heil Hitler!" was one of the biggest mistakes of his life. They had been talking quietly, when the sound of singing and laughter came floating up from the lake. Judging by the immediate change in Georg's stance those were probably the children and their governess. She followed him down to the gate leading out to the lake. And watched as the boat tipped and all its passengers fell into the lake. She was trying hard not to laugh as she knew Georg wasn't happy.

"Oh! You must be Baroness Schrader!" She heard the governess say. But she didn't hear much after that. The girl looked and sounded familiar. No, it couldn't be… But as the governess got out of the water she recognized her. Great! Just great! She thought angrily.

Maria was only able to glance at the Baroness before tying the boat up, but as she climbed out of the water and her eyes met the Baroness', she could only stand there. What's she doing here! Wait, she's a Baroness now? Oh I do remember hearing something about her getting married….

They continued to stare at each other until the Captain started to introduce Elsa to his children. Elsa turned and smiled as if nothing had happened.

Maria stood there and watched him dismiss his children angrily. She watched as they ran as fast as they could in wet shoes. She started to follow them.

"Fraulein, you will stay here please." She heard the Captain say. She stopped walking.

Sensing that Georg was going to scold and possibly fire Maria, she decided he probably would be embarrassed if she witnessed it, she decided it was time to go inside.

"I think I'll go see what Max is up too." Elsa said with once last glance at Maria. One would almost call it apologetic. Almost. Wait, did she say Max? No it couldn't be him…could it? Well I doubt I'm going to find out now. Maria thought as she turned to face the Captain.

Elsa was having trouble finding Max. She had already checked the kitchen, which is where she had expected him to be. She was about to go into the living room when she ran into the oldest Von Trapp daughter.

"Excuse me, Baroness Schrader? Have you seen Father?" She asked.

"He's outside with you're governess." Elsa answered as both Maria and Georg's voices floated through the door open doors leading to the terrace.

"Oh," Was all she said. The sound of foot steps drowned out the shouting for a few seconds as the children ran downstairs. The oldest boy looked like he was carrying a….guitar? He smiled at his sister who then took the guitar, and smiled at the Baroness.

"Oh yes you are Captain!' Georg shouted, then corrected himself, "Fraulein. Now, I want you to pack your bags this instant and return to the Abbey." He said and went to turn but stopped as the sound of the children's voices floated out on to the terrace.

"What's that?" He asked.

"It's singing" Maria said.

He looked annoyed, well more annoyed than he already was. "Yes, I realize it's singing, but who is singing?"

"The children." She answered him.

He turned his gaze back to the house. "The children." He whispered.

"I taught them something to sing for the Baroness."

She watched as he walked toward the house.

The children really did have an amazing gift, Elsa thought as she listened. No doubt they were taught by Maria. She still couldn't believe that she was seeing Maria. Didn't I hear some where she was becoming a nun? Whatever happened to that! We weren't ever supposed to see each other again. Oh well, she should be leaving soon anyway. The thought made her smile. She then watched and listened as George came in and started to sing to his children. She then watched as they hugged him at the end of it. She was glad. That whole whistle bit was a bit much. She noticed the youngest walking over to her with something in her had. "Edelweiss." She said. She pulled the girl close and looked at Georg. "You never told me enchanting your children are." She noticed that Georg looked over towards the door, and she then saw Maria walk past it.

"Don't go away." He said to his children and made his way to where Maria was. Elsa sighed as she watched him go. Looks like she's staying after all.

Maria couldn't believe it. He was letting her stay. He was like a whole different person. She glanced at the clock and realized it was almost time for dinner. She didn't want to be late tonight. And with the Baroness-Elsa. The name alone brought a scowl to Maria's face. That was the only bad part about staying, she would now have to face Elsa every day. Oh well, Maria thought, at least I can escape to my own room. She smiled at the thought. Yes, this wasn't going to be that bad.

"What do you mean a water pipe burst?" Elsa asked Georg during desert.

"One of the pipes in your room burst. Water is all over the room, although, luckily, it was contained to just your room." He answered.

"How is that lucky? No I have no room."

"Well we can always fix that." He said. He had felt the tension between Elsa and Fraulein Maria the moment they both entered the room. Every time the looked at each other, Their smiles immediately became forced. They would not let themselves get within a certain distance of each other. He noticed that most of the children had noticed as well, Liesl even gave him a questioning look once. Well, he thought, I can have some fun with this.

"Well, since we have no more guest rooms it looks like the Baroness will have to room with someone." He said with a smile.

The children looked confused. And they had every right to be, considering there were three unoccupied guest rooms upstairs. As she looked at her father's face, Liesl suddenly realized what he was planning to do. Friedrich was about to say something when Liesl kicked him under the table.

"And considering each of the children share a room, it looks like the only room available is Fraulein Maria's". He concluded.

"WHAT!" They both said at once. The look on their faces' was pure horror. Oh yes. The Captain thought, this should be very interesting.

"The Baroness can have my room, Captain." Maria said. "I'll sleep in one of the children's rooms."

"Nonsense! That would mean you would be sleeping on the floor. And I'm sorry but I will not have anybody in this house sleep on the floor."

Maria hung her head in defeat. Well, there went that whole having my own bedroom to get away from Elsa idea. UGH! Maybe it won't be that bad. Maria looked over at Elsa to find her staring at her with a scowl on her face. Ok, this is going to be torture!

Georg looked between Elsa and Fraulein Maria. They both did not seem real happy with the idea. But he could tell the older children had figured it out and were smiling.

He seems to be enjoying this! Elsa thought. Oh well, he asked for it.

"Well," Maria said. "I think its time to get the children ready for bed."

"Oh, yes, it is getting late isn't it." the Captain said.He watched as the children got up and said they're 'good nights'. He then almost laughed as Fraulein Maria almost ran out of the room.

Elsa took this as a chance to get out of rooming with Maria.

"Darling," She said in a sweet, flirty voice.

"Yes," Georg said, knowing exactly what she was trying to do.

"Do I really have to room with the governess? I mean wouldn't it just be easier if roomed with you instead?" she asked seductively.

"And give the children the wrong idea? Look, Fraulein Maria isn't that bad. I'm sure everything will be fine."

Elsa rolled her eyes. "I guess you're right." She said with a defeated look on her face.

"Of course I am. Now, it's been a long day," He said standing up, "and I'm tired. So I think I'll be off to bed. You probably should go to, it's going to be a busy day tomorrow."

Elsa started to protest but it was no use. She followed him and they got to Maria's room at the same time she did.

"Well, the children are asleep Captain." Maria said.

"Wonderful. Well I'm off to bed." He said as he kissed Elsa's forehead. She smiled up at him. "Now, you girls have fun." And with that he was gone.

Maria and Elsa just looked at each other. "Ugh!" they both said at the same time.

"There was really no getting out of this?" Maria asked.

"We both tried. I even tried to seduce him." Elsa replied.

"Well, he asked for it." Maria said, as they entered the room. After they were both ready for bed Elsa got in bed while Maria said her prayers.

"So what happened to that whole being a nun thing?" Elsa asked, when she was done.

"Oh, I still am. This is just until September." Maria said, getting in bed.

"Ok," Elsa said, "you know the rule."

"Yes. 'Stay on you're side of the bed.'" They only problem was Elsa seemed to have a skewed idea of where the middle of the bed was.

"Good, do that and we'll be fine."

It wasn't five minutes for something to happen. Maria's foot accidentally hit Elsa's while she was trying to get comfortable. Which in turn made Elsa kick Maria.

"OW!" Maria said, she then kicked back. "HA!" she said when she made contact.

"What was that for?" Elsa asked.

"Kicking me."

"Well, if you don't want me to kick you then stay on your side of the bed."

"My foot barely touched you!"

"So?"

"UGH!"

This would happen about every ten minutes until they both drifted off to sleep.

Georg couldn't sleep and was sitting out on the terrace. He'd been out there for about an hour when he heard a thump, and a muffled "OW!" that sounded a lot likes Fraulein Maria's. A few seconds later he heard another thump and then the sound of Elsa's voice crying out in pain. He couldn't help but laugh at "Ha!" Came from Maria. They're going to be sore in the morning. He thought, as went inside.

When Maria woke up the next morning she had a major headache. And judging by the moaning sounds coming from her older sister, Elsa must have one too.

"Did you have to push me off the bed last night?" Elsa asked.

"Did you have to kick me off the bed last night?" Maria asked back.

"Ok, we've had the same rule since we were little, and you didn't follow it then. Why was I expecting you to follow it now?"

"Well it would be easier to follow if you knew where the middle of the bed was!"

"I think its you that has that problem."

"Ugh!"

"Well at least you missed my face last night after I kicked you off the bed." Elsa said relieved.

"Well, I can fix that." And before Elsa could do anything, the back of Maria's hand collided with her forehead. "There, better?"

Elsa kicked her younger sister off the bed for a second time.

A/n: ok, there's the first chapter. The second one should be better, and should be up soon. If you like just hit that nice pretty review button and tell me!! :)(: