Disclaimer: I don't own Hogan's Heroes or anything cool like that. I'm just a person with no life whatsoever and has too much spare time on her hands. Ha ha.
This is gonna be a story about Hochstetter because he's currently my favorite character and ya don't see many stories just about him. I welcome all feedback as long as it is constructive. Please review!! I need all the help I can get! Also, if you can think of a better title for this, please let me know. I couldn't think of anything better than this...
A Wolf Trapped In An Eagle's Cage
By: ShadowHawk (SapphyreBird)
The air was icy and thin as Colonel Robert Hogan briefed his men on their next mission. They were all crouched down, hiding themselves in the trees and bushes surrounding a large airstrip. The dark night concealed whatever the plant life failed to, allowing a small sense of security and safety to the men.
"All right, here's the plan," the American Colonel began. "We sneak into the airstrip from the west side, where the gate is less guarded. Once we over-power the guards, we get in through the gate where Carter sets the explosives."
"Yes, sir, got 'em right here. It's a new type of bomb I designed–" Carter started.
"Thank you Carter." Hogan interrupted. After Carter fell silent again, Hogan finished the briefing. "Once the explosives detonate, it will cause chaos and confusion among the Krauts–"
"And we can high-tail it outta here." Newkirk said, finishing the Colonel's sentence.
"Right," Hogan replied with a nod.
"I can't wait to see the look on those Krauts' faces!" LeBeau whispered excitedly in his french accent. Everyone smiled mischievously as they thought about the havoc they were about to create. Finally, Hogan spoke.
"So, is everyone ready?" he asked. The grins they had on their faces was all he needed for an answer. "All right, move out!"
They then moved silently towards their destination. As they slowly approached the western gate, they saw two German soldiers guarding the entrance. With the nod of their leader's head, Newkirk and LeBeau broke from the group to take care of the guards. They drew their weapons and slowly snuck up on the Germans. Almost simultaneously, they hit the guards with the handle of their pistols, knocking them out.
"Sweet dreams!" Newkirk smiled as he silently placed the unconscious guard on the ground. He then signaled to the others that it was safe to proceed. Before long, they all were re-grouped in front of the gate. As Carter got the bombs ready to be set, LeBeau took the keys off of one of the guards' belt and unlocked the gate.
"Okay, Carter, you ready?" questioned Hogan.
"Yes, sir! I've fused the bombs and set the timer. We have about 8 minutes 'till they detonate," Carter explained.
"Good. Let's make this quick so we can be back in time for role call," Hogan said.
With that said, the demolition expert handed half of the explosives to the Colonel. Once in possession of the bombs, Hogan and Newkirk went one way while Carter and LeBeau went the other way. It didn't take long to place the charges due to their experience with sabotage. Soon, they all found themselves creeping back into the dark shrubbery. The group of men huddled at a safe distance and waited for the explosions. Carter looked at his watch.
"3... 2... 1... Now!"
Right on cue, explosions thundered through the sky while large spheres of fire erupted all along the air base. Hogan and his men let out a quiet cheer of triumph.
"Mission accomplished!" Hogan smiled. He then turned to the others. "All right, guys, let's get out of here!"
The four of them turned around and crept away from the scene of destruction they had created and began their return to Stalag 13.
A/N: I know Hochstetter wasn't actually in this part, but I needed to set the scene for the rest of the story. But don't worry, Hochstetter's gonna be in the next part.