Into the Valley of Death
Author Note- This is mainly a World War II fic, but it is also set with Hellsing during that time. Hence the reason its in the Hellsing catagory
Prologue-
The date was July 24,1934. My name is Nastassia Abendroth. I was a nineteen-year-old girl living in Salzburg, Austria. My family consisted of my parents, two younger brothers, Erkenbert and Falko, and a baby sister, Renate. I originally had two older twin brothers Achim and Erich. Unfortunately they went to fight in the Great War for the Allies. Neither of them survived. My father was lucky to come out of it alive, though I suppose that he'd much rather had died then surviving while his eldest sons perished. After the war the American depression reached us in Europe. Money had no value so my parents had to work twice as hard in order to keep their jobs, our home and food in the house.
After watching my parents struggle greatly with all of the responsibility I went into town looking for a job. Most of the jobs that I took up didn't last long. Then I found one that I enjoyed doing and was good at. Lars Faber was a friend of my father. When I told him about my parent's dilemma he was more than happy to help, but he wasn't quite sure if I was up to the task of working with metal and dangerous tools.
"Look Nastassia. I know that your parents are struggling but they aren't the only ones. Ever since the war ended the demand for metal or automotive parts have been on a steep decline. I'm still surprised that I'm still in business. Besides a woman as a technician or even in a metal workshop doing men's work is unheard of."
"Mr. Faber I know how crazy it sounds but I promise you that I can do anything that you throw at me and I will do it well too." He ran his hand through his hair with a heavy sigh. "Please all I'm asking is a chance to prove to you that I can do this. Just one chance and if you still don't believe that I'm up to the cut than you can fire me and I won't bother again I promise." He looked at me head to toe and straight in the eyes, not saying one word the whole time.
"Fine one ill give you one chance but that's it. If you blow it then no more hanging around here out in the cold got it?"
"Yes sir! Thank you sir! When do I start?"
"Day after tomorrow. That should be ample time for you to cool down and tell your parents. I expect you to show up in the early so that we have enough time for a tour and for you to get familiarized with our procedure and tools."
"Thanks again you won't regret it I promise see you tomorrow!" I then ran home to tell my parents the good news, mother wasn't too happy. I went in the morning as planned and learned all that I needed and I passed the test. I have been working there for a couple of months and had become one of the shops leading welders when news of Hitler and his Nazis got to us.