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Note: Presenting chapter one of: Loyal to the End: Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Fuhrer. I hope you all like it.
Chapter One: The Day I First Met You
The warm rays of the sun cast their light on the beautiful city of Berlin bathing it in a warm light. The citizens of the Reich capital began their day early bright and happy. And among these citizens was one particularly beautiful girl, her long orange hair exquisitely framing her pale face. She hummed a song as she walked down the street jovially towards the local bakers shop. She knew she was close when the smell of freshly baked apple strudel wafted its way up her nostrils, enticing her taste buds. The door opened with a small bell ringing as she walked inside. The baker, big and burly turned around to see who his first customer of the day was. His face lit up when he saw who it was.
'Frau Alice, he exclaimed happily, it is such an honour having you here, take anything you like, free of charge' he said gesturing at the wide selection of breads and delectable pastries.
Alice smiled at his kindness. She was well known around Berlin, indeed of all Germany for being the ward of the Fuhrer. At first some were a little jealous that she received so much attention from the Fuhrer but when they got to know her and her kind demeanour their hardened hearts instantly melted. Alice didn't mind, but she didn't like getting things for free either.
'I'll take two apple strudels please' she said looking at the delicacy.
'Of course Frau Alice' he replied taking out his tongs and placing the pastries in a box. 'I take it one is for you… but who is the other one for?' he asked casually.
'Well you this other one is for Adi, I mean the Fuhrer' she said quickly. Alice forgot that she had to address him like anyone else in public lest everyone start addressing their leader so casually.
The bakers' eyes widened. 'So you mean… my food is going straight to the Fuhrer?' he asked his excitement growing.
'Yes, and I know he will love it', Alice replied back kindly.
'Thank you so much Frau Alice' he said joyfully.
'Think nothing of it, bye now' she called exiting the store.
The baker waved her on her way out from his store happy that Fuhrer would be eating his food. He looked down at the counter only to see 16 Reichmarks (The currency of the time) laying there. He smiled widely and let out a good natured laugh.
Such a kind hearted girl Frau Alice is
Alice walked back down the street humming her little song again. She thought it was strange that this street was so deserted at this time. Normally by now there should have least been the local children playing with their footballs. But there was nary a sound apart from her humming. It seemed she was all alone.
Or so she thought.
Suddenly out of nowhere Alice felt a rough force pushing her against a wall. She gasped, shocked and confused. A man dressed in black had a knife pressed against her neck.
'If you even try to scream, you die… understand? Alice nodded fearful for her life. Then more men appeared all of them dressed in black as well. One of the more men approached Alice and smiled evilly,
'Well, well, well, what do we have here? He inspected Alice's face forcibly using his hand to turn her face. Then his face lit up menacingly. 'Lookie what we got here boys, he shouted gesturing them to come in closer, its Frau Alice Gehabich, the Fuhrer's little hidden treasure' he said jeeringly, saying the word Fuhrer in very sarcastic voice. The rest of his gang sniggered. Alice now understood.
They must be communists she thought.
Now she was scared. Adi had warned her about them. Afraid but determined to get out this unharmed she forced herself to look at her attackers.
'What do you want from me?' she whimpered tightening the grip around the box containing the apple strudel. The communists' leader shook his head and laughed sending a ripple of fear down Alice's spine.
'We don't want anything from you Nazi swine, but since you are so important to old Hitler I think killing you might just be the push needed to send him over the edge' he bluntly stated. Tears began to form in Alice's eyes, would this really be the day that she died?
'Please… she whispered tears falling freely down her face, I'll do anything, please take whatever you want just don't hurt me'
The leader looked at her face, he might hate the NSDAP party but boy did this one look good. Sick, perverted thoughts began to form in his mind. She was completely at his mercy. He would teach this Nazi wretch a lesson or two.
'Well when you put it that way' he said his face extremely close to Alice's, maybe there is something you can give me' he whispered in her ear tracing a line down her neck towards her chest with his finger while taking in her sweet scent. Alice quickly pushed him away.
'Please, anything but that' she pleaded. But now the communists' lust had reached an uncontrollable level. Without warning he threw himself at Alice as she screamed in protest. The others just watched. Suddenly a cold voice echoed throughout the deserted street.
'Leave her alone' the tone was definitive and clear and crisp as the air surrounding him.
The deranged men looked around to see where the sound was coming from. Then suddenly a swift blur passed by one of the men making a sound so sharp it seemed like it could cut through air. The man gave a frightened look to his comrades before suddenly passing out. The others scared ran off including the one holding Alice who breathed a sigh of relief. But the swift assailant wasn't done yet. Five more quick attacks and the remaining men dropped like flies. Alice suddenly felt a presence next to her and sure enough someone was holding their hand out to her. She tentatively took the hand still scared but gracious at the same time.
However her fear dissipated when she saw the face of her rescuer. It was a man. He had a kind smile on his handsome face but it was his eyes that really drew Alice's attention. Soft honey coloured orbs that resembled pools of liquid gold. Alice immediately felt herself trapped by his beautiful eyes. The man on the other hand stared into her beautiful innocent chocolate eyes. They were lustrous indeed. Both parties soon realized that they were staring at each other looked away blushing,
'Thank you for saving me sir, she said bowing, I don't what I would've done without you, please my I ask as to what your name is?' she asked sweetly.
'My name is Shun, Shun Kazami, of the first panzer division. I was sent here by the Fuhrer himself to act as your personal escort and protector' Alice blushed again. So could only guess that, that would mean spending a lot of time with her new guardian.
'That's so sweet of him' she said softly.
Shun smiled.
'The Fuhrer regards your safety as a matter of the utmost importance Frau Alice' he said coolly. 'Now come, the Fuhrer is expecting you back at the Reich Chancellery, I here he has some important news for you'
Alice nodded and the two silently made their way back to the German parliament building. But I wasn't an uncomfortable silence for both of them were just lost in thought at the time. Eventually they reached the steps of the Chancellery where Shun stopped.
'This is where I leave you Frau Alice, I apologize but Reich Minister Goebbels is expecting me' he said apologetically.
'Oh, Alice sighed disappointed that he had to go so soon, alright then, can I expect to see you again tomorrow?' she asked inquisitively.
Shun smiled again making Alice's heart melt.
'I am here whenever you need me Frau Alice, goodbye' he said walking away. Alice felt her heart flutter. Who was this man to make her feel this way? Alice watched him walk away until he was out of sight.
He was so brave to come to my aid like that she thought blushing again.
She could hardly wait for tomorrow!
There is chapter one! Remember this is sort of a prequel to my previous story so if you want to understand everything clearly I suggest reading my previous story. But I suppose it's not that important. Please leave reviews good or bad and I get a new chapter up as soon as possible. Until next time!