Disclaimer: I do not own Bakugan Battle Brawlers or the characters affiliated with the franchise. And of course I do not own any historical figures mentioned in the story. While I do realize that this topic may be controversial try to look at with an open mind and I am sure you will enjoy it more than you thought you would.

Note: I will not be using the term Nazi to describe the Germans as this was an insult concocted by other nations even before the Hitler came to power. It is for this reason that only the Allies will use the term Nazis while the Germans themselves will use the term National Socialists (Abbreviated to NS)

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Chapter One: Inside the Bunker

April 29th, 1945 Berlin, National Socialist Germany

A suffocating layer of smoke hung ominously low over the smouldering ruins of the once proud city of Berlin. In-between the rubble distraught citizens of the Reich capital frantically tried to make their way out of the city, towards the underground, anywhere where they would be safe from the Soviet onslaught. Most distressed were the women who hurriedly grabbed their children, knowing that their fate was sealed if they were captured by the red army. God forbid if the Soviets found them.

They had heard the rumors from the Eastern Front, horrific tales of Soviet acts of brutality especially against women.

They had seen the Soviet propaganda, "Break the racial pride of these German women…. Make them your lawful booty…." In a city with hardly any male defenders, they feared for their lives. Clearly it was time to flee Berlin. Their thoughts were directed only towards reaching the Western Allies. Little did they know that the Soviets had already encircled the city.

There was no escape now.

After almost six years of continuous fighting the European theatre of the Second World War was drawing to its final bloody conclusion and now everyone knew it. British and American troops had crossed the Rhine and now the Soviets were in Berlin. For the German people, this was their darkest hour. But amidst this tragic scene one thought was on everyone's mind both Axis and Allied:

Where was the Fuhrer?

The Reichstag. The seat of German Parliament. The last remaining symbol of the Third Reich still draped with National Socialist flags stood like a beacon of hope for the German people. It was here almost twelve years ago that they had given power to the man who was to become their saviour, their hero, their Fuhrer. But Adolf Hitler was not to be found in the crumbling Reichstag. Outside in the Chancellery Garden stood the Fuhrerbunker, the last refuge of the German government.

Inside the mood could only be described as depressing, hardly anyone made a sound. That is except for the soft sobs which came from a young women sitting on the couch. Her soft chocolate brown eyes let out a stream of tears while her body shook from the emotional pressure she was under. Her name was Alice Gehabich. Her shaking stopped when she felt a strong arm around her.

She looked up at her comforters golden eyes and knew it was her love Shun Kazami. She fell into his arms crying uncontrollably, her world crashing around her. Shun understood what she was feeling. It really did seem like the world was ending. He gently caressed her auburn hair reassuring her that everything would be all right even though he knew that that was not the case. Around them prominent figures of the German government sat stone faced and weary, most notably Reich Minister Joseph Goebbels and his wife Magda. Magda looked over at Alice concern etched on her face. The Reich Ministers expression was unfathomable, his eyes soulless. Alice lifted her head from Shuns chest for a moment to witness this scene of utter despair and hopelessness and for once her emotion could not be contained. Alice suddenly stood up, her fists clenched in anger.

Everyone looked up at her surprised, even the Reich Minister lifted his head a little.

"Look at you all, is there no fighting spirit left in this room?" Shun smiled slightly, even though he realized the gravity of the situation he couldn't help but notice that Alice looked so cute when she was angry

Alice turned desperately to the Reich Minister for support. "Please Reich Minister, your words are enough to inspire entire nations, say something!" Goebbels slowly raised his head and looker her straight in the eye.

"Frau Alice, I am sorry, but even if I wanted to all the communication lines are down, he said crossing his arms, and besides… the war is lost" The shock on Alice's face was clearly evident, she look scandalized to say the least.

'How can you say such a thing?! The Fuhrer would never admit defeat! WE can never admit defeat, this is our Fatherland! These are our people, our friends and family, how could you possibly think of abandoning them like this?!'

A tear came from Magda, she knew what mothers all around the Fatherland were feeling, she herself had six children to protect. Seeing that no one would support her Alice dropped to her knees, her hands covering her face. Soon her sobbing could be heard again.

'Alice… Shun said quietly, comforting her.

Suddenly the door to the Fuhrer's study opened. Immediately everyone looked up, their eyes slightly more hopeful. That is everyone except for the man who had entered the room. His face was a mask of despair and hopelessness. His eyes showed signs of sleep depravity and emotional distress. He looked like a man who had lost everything, a defeated and humiliated human being. In front of all of his closest friends and supporters stood a grim Adolf Hitler, the Fuhrer of a Germany that was on the edge of the abyss.

To Be Continued...

I hope you enjoyed the first chapter. I would really appreciate reviews and comments. Nothing too hateful, although if there is a problem historically I would be more than happy to take notes. I will continue to update hopefully at a steady rate unless life gets in the way which as many writers know, has a knack of doing so. If there are any questions you would like to ask I will also answer them. Until the next chapter...