The Unexpected POW

I don't own or claim to own any of the Hogan's Heroes characters.

The plot and any other characters that are not in the show are mine.

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Chapter 7:

"Colonel Hogan to see you kommandant." Hilda said as she opened the door to let Hogan inside.

"What is it Hogan?"

"Thought you might like to know that the show is starting in a few minutes sir."

"Thank you Hogan, I'll be there in a minute."

Hogan left the room without a backwards glance. There was no doubt that he would be there. Considering the fact that he thought the show was especially for him.

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The rec hall had been cleared of the pool tables and everything that normally took up the space. Now there were rows of chairs and benches, all facing the stage, which had been temporarily placed there so that everyone could see the performances.

"Okay everyone quiet down." Hogan called as he moved out from behind the curtains. "Tonight we have a special treat for you all. Now normally Newkirk would be hosting a show like this, but tonight, we are doing things a little differently. So without giving too much away. Please welcome Lt. Cassandra Evans to the stage."

There was instant applause and whistles from everyone, as Evans walked out into the center of the stage. She waited until they had all stopped before she continues.

"Thanks colonel. I just hope I can do a good job of this. Okay, tonight we have a great show. The first act, straight from barracks two, is our very own corporals Peter Newkirk and Louis LeBeau." She moved off to the side as the curtain opened.

The music started as Newkirk and LeBeau walked out and begun to perform. LeBeau sang while Newkirk attempted to join in where ever he could manage. About half way through the song Hogan saw Kinch heading out the back door.

"Excuse me sir, I think I'm needed backstage." Hogan told Klink. He was too busy watching the show to even notice that he had said something.

"Good luck" He heard Evans whisper as he passed.

Kinch was waiting for him just outside the door. There were only the tower guards up in the towers by the fence, but they could easily be avoided. Slowly, they went silently back to the barracks and headed for the emergency tunnel, where all the explosives had been packed.

"It shouldn't take us too long to set the explosives. We just need to set the timers, connect the wires, then run like hell to get back here on time."

"Well at least we won't have to run all the way back, just to the truck. Where is it parked?"

"Just down the road but out of sight. Full gas tank and everything." Kinch asked as he covered his face with black shoe polish. "Oh and we owe the sergeant in the motor pool 15cents a mile. Sorry it was the best I could do to get the full gas tank included."

"Come on, we haven't got much time."

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The drive to the radio tower was surprisingly short. Hogan parked the truck down a small side road where it would be out of sight to any passing truck or car. Kinch grabbed the explosives out of the back and followed Hogan up into the woods.

"Hold it." Hogan whispered. Ducking behind a bush they narrowly avoided being seen by a Gestapo patrol. "Come on, we better do this fast."

They made their way towards the center of the small wooded area and crouched behind a large and very old looking tree. There was dry leaves all around them but didn't make much noise when they stepped on them. As they watched, trying to figure out where to place the explosives so they would create as much damage as possible, they noticed that most of the guards were mainly in the woods. The tower was virtually unprotected from any possible sabotage.

"Looks like we have our fist break of the night." Kinch said quietly, taking out one of the demolition packs Carter had conveniently made for them.

"Let's just hope it holds, huh?"

Hogan led the way forward to the base of the tower. They worked quickly, both taking turns at keeping watch, each time they started placing the explosives. When the job was done they headed back to the truck, avoiding anyone they saw.

They parked the truck two hundred meters down the road, making sure that it was not in plain sight of the camp. After covering the truck with leaves and branches to make it slightly less visible to passers by, Kinch took out an envelope and hid it in under the drivers seat. When the guard came looking for it in the morning he would find it.

"How much time do we have left?"

"About 30 minuets until the first explosion then that will hopefully set off the other four charges as well."

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"You know somethin' LeBeau? Everyone that has been up on stage has performed to some extent. Right?" LeBeau and Newkirk where again up on the stage. The show was almost at an end and Hogan and Kinch had not shown up yet. Carter had gone down to the tunnels to keep an eye out for them.

"Oui everyone… Almost."

"Evans, can you come up on stage with us please?"

"Sure guys, running out of things to say already?"

"Not quite. We just realized that you have not done a single thing up 'ere yet."

"Oh no you don't. I ain't performing tonight. Unless of course colonel Klink wants a mass breakout, then I will be happy to." The look on Klink face was enough to make her laugh. "Don't worry kommandant, nothing is going to happen."

"Come on Evans, What can it hurt? We have all made fools of ourselves tonight. That's what makes it so much fun."

"And didn't I 'ear that you used to perform for our boys back 'ome in the states?"

"That was a long while ago and only for our guys, if you know what I mean."

"Well what about all of us hear? We want to hear you sing to. Right guys??" Hogan's voice sounded behind them. // Thank God // Everyone cheered so loudly it was impossible to hear anything else.

"Alright fine. I suppose I could sing one song before we finish tonight." She said once it was somewhat quieter.

"I'm not really prepared but here goes nothing." The others silently moved off the stage as she walked to the band behind her and organized what song she was going to sing.

"This song that I'm about to sing is one of my favorite Christmas carols. Don't know if any of you guys are gonna like it but I'll give it a try anyway since it's December.

Silver bells, silver bells

It's Christmas time in the city.

Ring-a-ding, here them ring,

Soon it will be Christmas day.

City sidelights, Busy side walks Dressed in holiday style.

In the air there's a feeling of Christmas.

Children laughing, people passing meeting smile after smile.

And on every street corner you hear…"

There was an explosion and everyone in the room, especially Klink, got down on the floor and cover the heads with their hands until realizing that it was no where near them. One explosion after another sounded in the distance. Schultz was the last one up.

"What's happening?" Klink said as Hogan and Kinch help him up.

"I don't know, but it sounded like an explosion. Probably one our bombers blowing up another factory."

"Hogan Everyone is confined to the barracks until further notice, beginning immediately. Schultz!! Make sure the prisoners are back in the barracks within five minuets or else."

"Sorry guys, I'll finish the song for you some other night okay? I promise."

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Every man (and woman) in barracks to had not slept at all last night. They had all been celebrating their latest mission that had been a total success. LeBeau had actually fallen asleep during roll call. Luckily for him, Carter had managed o wake him up before Schultz came to his position in line.

"Report."

"All present and accounted for kommandant."

"Naturally. Now I want all prisoners to clean up the barrack and this camp by midday today."

"Impossible colonel."

"Why is that colonel Hogan?"

"You've confined everyone to the barracks. We aren't allowed out, so naturally we can't clean the camp. Shame really, it could do with a good clean."

"Alright, the confinement is lifted. Now get to work, general Burkhalter will be here soon, with the Gestapo and this camp had better be in order."

Hogan turned and led them all back inside the barracks as Klink stormed off into his office. "Newkirk, LeBeau I want you to go into Klink office. Get every microphone out except for the main one we use. I wanna know what's going on."

"Oui colonel."

"Cassie, I need you to and find out everything you possible can from Schultz. Why the Gestapo is coming, when are they getting here, stuff like that. Do whatever you have to do."

"You got it."

Kinch, I need you to get downstairs and radio London, Tell them we need radio silence until we contact them and that we don't know how long it'll be for."

"Right sir."

"The rest of us will get to work on the camp itself. Hopefully the place will look half decent by the time we're done."

"Why do you think they're coming sir?" Olsen asked

"The tower we blew up last night might be the reason, but until we know for sure, no one is to leave the camp or even think about doing any more sabotage work. We just have to act like regular POW's for a change."

"I dunno if we can mage that sir, I mean it's pretty big actin' job we all 'ave to pull, ya think we can mange?" Newkirk gave a small smile, trying to lighten the mood of the room.

"We have to," Hogan smiled and put a hand on Newkirk's shoulder. "Because if the general even suspects what has been going on around here, he'll never leave us alone until he proves we're behind everything."

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Kinch looked up as he heard someone climb down the ladder from the barracks. Hogan looked around and saw Kinch at the radio, turning everything off.

"Just got word back from London colonel, they say that they will hold off on the radio until we call them."

"Great, thanks Kinch." Hogan sat down for a minute on the chair opposite Kinch.

"Colonel, do you really think Burkhalter suspects something?

"Honestly, I don't know." Hogan said after a minute. "I have a funny feeling that this isn't entirely his idea. He doesn't normally bring the Gestapo with him into camp"

"Hey." Evans called as she came up to them from the other end of the tunnel. "Schultz doesn't know a thing. It cost me three chocolate bars, so I think he's telling the truth."

"Did he at least tell you who is coming with Burkhalter?"

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot that. I was talking to Hilda when I finished with Schultz. Apparently a major Feldkamp is coming. Whoever he is."

"Great, just great. That just makes it worse."

"Colonel Hogan?" Carter called from upstairs where he had been keeping watch at the door. "A staff car has just pulled into camp."

"Right, let's get up there. Be careful what you say around Feldkamp."

"Where are they?"

"Just gone into Klink's office, Kinch is setting up the coffee pot now."

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If possible Klink feared the Gestapo even more then general Burkhalter, though the Gestapo rarely dealt with the Luftwaffe or Klink. That suited him just fine, he would rather deal with a mass breakout of prisoners than have to see the Gestapo on a regular basis.

"Ah, general Burkhalter, Major Feldkamp, what a pleasure to see you both again." Klink said in a slightly over excited voice. He moved from behind his desk and over to where the general and the major were standing.

"Klink why is it that you get more pleasure out of me coming here then I do?" Burkhalter said as he handed Klink his coat. He didn't wait for a reply. "We are here to inspect the camp and make sure everything is in order and that no escapes have taken place within the last few hours."

"Actually general, that is why you are here." Feldkamp spoke up at last. "I am here to investigate the acts of sabotage in this area. There has been more sabotage over the past year then any other place in Germany. I intend to find out why."

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Hogan and his men stood around the table, listening to every word said in Klink's office. Normally Hogan wouldn't be so worried about an inspection of the camp, but with Feldkamp around, he could help it.

"…But major I don't understand why you're looking here for the saboteurs when this is nothing but a prisoner of war camp. With a perfect record I might add." Klink voice could be heard over the coffee pot.

"Klink as I have just told you, there has been a lot of sabotage in this area over the last year. Things have happened here…here…here…and here." There was a pause, which they suspected was Feldkamp pointing to a different area of a map. "At the center of everything is this spot right here."

"Major you're pointing at Stalag 13"

"I know. I have been investigating these acts long enough to realize one main thing kommandant…the beginning of all this, coincides almost exactly with the time colonel Hogan was brought here."

"Now what guv'nor?" Newkirk asked as Hogan unplugged the coffee pot. He didn't need to hear any more of the conversation to know what it was going to be about.