With a kick to his horses sides,Georg VonTrapp trotted his horse as he made his way down the all to familiar streets of Saltzburg.

How he missed this place,he missed the people,the mountains and the food definitely the food.

Georg VonTrapp had been wishing to come back to his homeland for so long but under different circumstances. Not too long ago he was on a rather important mission that failed miserably and since he was in change of the ship that was so miserably "pirated" he was court martialed and eventually demoted to a lower rank as commander leaving him "missing out" as he put it when anyone asked.He was rather embarrassed about what happened and he didn't like to talk about it he could hear everyone laughing in the room during his trial. He shuddered at the thought but what worried him more was that the Admiral had sent word that they meet immediately.

Shaking off the bad memories he urged his horse forward.

Salem rumbled as they started riding faster due to rain starting to pour from the darkening sky.

As they arrived Georg guided his horse through the open gate and down the muddy path nearing an enormous and historic looking house.

A brawny man with long black hair and dark complexion appeared and took the rains.When their eyes met he thought the man looked familiar.

"I'll take care of your horse sir."said the man looking down and leading the horse away to a nearby stable.

"Pardon but have we met somewhere before?"

"No."was the groomsma's short reply.

Georg nervously neared the door and hesitation came over him,should he knock or run as fast as he can?

He knocked timidly and the second time a little more with confidence.

The door opened to reveal a rather short and plump man.

"Mr . VonTrapp I believe?" He stepped back and allowed Georg to enter.

"You may follow me.The admiral has been waiting.

He led the way through a grand and spacious entrance hall with a marble staircase. Feminine giggles could be heard from atop the stairs,sparking interest and nerves.

The man took his coat without asking and showed him the way to the parlor.

"Mr. VonTrapp,sir"announced the man who he presumed was the butler.

"Ah thank you Edmund."

"Commander." Rear Admiral Rainer dropped the paper he was reading and directed Georg to a sofa.

"Thank you for the invitation Admiral." said Georg sitting down while admiring the room.An uncomfortable silence filled the room.

"What brings you to Saltzburg,sir? I must admit my shock when I heard of your request to see me."

The Admiral stood and walked to a nearby window looking gloomy.

"I needed a change,I needed to get away,I fear Vienna holds too many memories."

Georg nearly slapped himself for bringing up the subject,remembering that the Admiral's wife died some years ago.

"It's was a long time ago and I thought it would be best if the girls and I started fresh here in Saltzburg."

"The girls,sir."

The Admiral smiled "I have been blessed with three daughters."

Georg smiled finding it difficult to imagine the admiral a father.He was a gruff old man of at least fifty who's voice could make anyone shiver with fear.

The Admiral sat down near the fireplace and focused on Georg.

"I haven't asked you here for mere conversation Commander so I'll get to the point."

"While you were under my command,I found you to be trustworthy and hardworking not to mention honorable."

"Thank you Sir." Georg wanted to jump with excitement,could this be it ? Was he finally being promoted after 5 years of trying to prove himself again.

"I'm afraid I have been called away suddenly,as you have probably heard there is trouble in England ,I have to report overseas due to the possibility of war."

" Not to fear sir,I'm sure it will not come to that."said Georg trying to reassure the Admiral.

"I'm not afraid boy! It's my daughters that concerns me,this town is full of barbarians and wicked people,its no place for young ladies.When I heard you were stationed here until further notice,I knew you would be the perfect man for the job."

Indeed he was the man for the job,it's about time he gets given another chance.

Georg stood up proudly and stated."You can count on me Sir."

"I knew I could,this is a rather big responsibility forced on you so suddenly."said the Admiral rubbing his eyes.

"Responsibility? "Georg was confused. "I'm up for the task Sir."

"Very well then,I'll have the arrangements made and have all of your things moved here that way my daughters can get used to having you here before I set sail." said the Admiral sitting back in his seat.

"Your daughters?" Georg was beyond lost.

"Why yes there's no better man than you to be their guardian while I'm away. Nobody knows what can happen and they need a navel officer to protect them,that being you commander."

Georg was at a loss for words.No promotion? Him a guardian? Of woman?Every encounter he ever had with a female ended in disaster,that's why he joined the navy..no females. "

"Sir..I fear you have the wrong man.I could not possibly..."

The Admiral snorted,"of course you'll not be staying in the house that wouldn't be proper, you'll stay in the guest house."

Georg tried to protest again but failed when he was interrupted.

"Look I only ask you to check on my daughters daily and know their comings and goings and when I come back and everything is in order I might put in a good word for you which will definitely get you that promotion you've been wanting." The Admiral gave Georg a sly smile.

How could he refuse that ? This might be his only way to get promoted again.

"Ah there they are." The Admiral smiled as three young woman entered the room.

One was a petite girl with hair the color of the sun pinned up in a bundle of curls,another girl had dark hair pulled tight in a bun,a book in her arms.

But it was the third woman who drew Georg's attention and sent his blood racing.She walked into the room,retouching her short strawberry blonde hair,wearing a sausy smirk on her full lips.

Georg's heart crashed into his ribs.