Hi everyone,

Because of my Mom I started to watch Hogan's Heroes, and I have to say that I absolutely LOVE it. It is just amazing. And even though I'm German, I just love how the writers made fun of the Germans. Klink and Schulz for the win But besides that I think that each one of the Heroes is perfectly written. So I decided to write my own fanfiction about Newkirk and my own character Lilian. Newkirk does not always behave like he does in the show, but otherwise my story would make no sense.

After I talked enough, I hope you all enjoy this story.

Chapter 1: Love at First Sight

"If grass can grow through cement, love can find you at every time in your life" - Cher

November 1937

"We did it!" screamed Hannah, Lilian's best friend. "We both got a job at the same school. Is everything alright, Lilian? Aren't you happy that we teach at the same school?"

"No, everything is alright. I'm very happy, it couldn't be better. I just can't believe that we passed our final exam," said Lilian.

Hannah was her best friend since they met when they were 14. They were in their last year of school and Hannah just moved to London from Manchester. She didn't know anybody in London and Lilian was the first girl she met in the hallways. From the very first minute the two girls got along very well. And after a few weeks the two of them were inseparable. They always wanted to become teachers and they dreamed about teaching at the same school. Lilian couldn't believe that their dream just became reality.

"We have to celebrate, Lilian. Let's go to the Palladium. There is this new magician and he is really good. Three weeks ago, I was there with John. It was incredible," exclaimed Hannah.

"The show or John?" asked Lilian with a smirk on her face.

"Both," answered Hannah and they started to laugh.

"So, is this a yes?" asked Hannah.

"Sure, why not. Sounds like fun," answered Lilian.

"Alright. Let's say we go to the performance at eight o'clock?"

"Sounds great. We meet in front of the Palladium. Bye," said Lilian and went home.

She and Hannah only lived a few blocks apart, so Lilian was at home ten minutes later. The first thing she did when she arrived at home was writing a letter to her brother, Samuel.

He was a soldier in the British Army and he was stationed at a military base in Liverpool. Samuel was the best big brother Lilian could have ever hoped for. She and her brother had not had an easy childhood and he has always protected his four-years-younger sister from their parents. It wasn't that they had abusive parents or fought against poverty. They came from Kensington, a rather rich district of London. The problem with their parents was that they always were very strict. Lilian and Samuel always had to be the best at everything they did and failure was not accepted. That Lilian actually wanted to work as a teacher and not only studying it to get married with 18 and get children was very upsetting for her parents. And that she broke up with Michael, a boy from her neighborhood who her father had hoped to become his son in law, didn't help the tensed relationship between Lilian and her parents. Only her brother always supported Lilian on her decisions.

After she wrote the letter to her brother, in whom she told him all about the great news with her new job, she started to get ready for the evening. She decided to wear a light blue dress that went to her knees. She looked at the clock in the living room and was surprised when she saw that it was already half past seven. She took her sweater and went to the Palladium.

2 hours later

"You were right, Hannah. The show was incredible," exclaimed Lilian, while walking out of the building.

"I'm always right," smirked Hannah, "And the magician, isn't he handsome?"

"Wait. Was that the whole point of 'celebrating' here? So you could hook me up with a stranger?" asked Lilian, angry. "You know I said that I don't want another relationship so soon after Michael"

"I know, but it's been six month since you broke up. I understand that you're hurt about Michael cheating on you, but you gotta get over him. Get out there again, and I assure you that you will find someone who deserves you," explained Hannah, wrapping an arm around Lilian.

"You're right," sighed Lilian.

"Like I said, I'm always right. Oh, look over there," exclaimed Hannah and pointed at a man who just came out of the building, "It's the cute magician. Go over there and talk to him. I have a feeling that you two are a match made in heaven. I gotta go," said Hannah and turned around, "Oh, and I want you to tell me every single detail. Meet me at the café tomorrow at 11 o'clock, alright?"

"Alright, bye," said Lilian.

"Good luck," replied Hannah while heading to her flat.

Lilian turned around and saw the magician smoking a cigarette. When he looked up from the ground and into her direction, Lilian quickly turned around.

Please don't let him look at me, thought Lilian.

She couldn't understand why she was so nervous. The last time she felt like her stomach was upside down was when she was with Michael, at least at the beginning of their relationship.

I don't even know that guy. What is wrong with me? It was all Hannah's fault for talking me into this.

"Don't ya think it's a little bit dangerous for a pretty young lady to be alone in the dark at this time?" asked a male voice beside Lilian.

Lilian turned to the left and saw the magician from the show.

"Not if she grew up with a four-year-older brother who had liked to tease his little sister," answered Lilian while smiling at the memory of herself and her brother fighting over Lilian's favorite doll.

He had taken the doll and hid it to take revenge for Lilian hiding his favorite miniature car.

Lilian looked at the man beside her and he said, " 'ow did ya and yer friend like the show?"

"How do you know that I was at the show?" asked Lilian curious, while having the feeling that her knees were melting over his cute accent.

"Ya don't forget a pretty face like yers," flirted the man, "So, what do ya say about me walkin' you 'ome?"

Lilian raised an eyebrow, "And being walked home by a stranger isn't dangerous?"

"Well, yes," started the man when he noticed that Lilian started to shiver, "Oh, are ya freezin'? 'ere take me coat," offered the man.

He took off his coat and laid it around Lilian's shoulders.

"But would a bad guy give up 'is coat?" asked the man.

He smiled and Lilian said, "Fine. I accept you're kind offer. But remember what I told you about my brother"

His smile grew wider and Lilian stretched out her hand.

"I'm Lilian, Lilian Wheeler"

"Peter, Peter Newkirk"