There Is a Way To Stop It

by Womenreligiousfan

What if Elsa decided she too was against the Nazis. This is set after the Von Traps fled. She is involved with resistance activities with the Gronyitz family (Lisa nee Douglas, Green Acres) and Baroness Marlene from Wake Me When the War is Over. It's a crossover , was originally TSOM. First few chapters not historically accurate, seems more post Vatican 2. Before I knew better.

6. Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Elsa had just returned from a bible study when her butler had told her she had a phone call.

"Countess Gronyitz it's so good to talk to you again!"

"Lisa and I were thinking of coming to Vienna for her winter school holiday."

"Oh how wonderful! We can all go to mass together!" Elsa exclaimed.

"What's happened to you since you broke up with what's his name?" asked the Countess.

"Well Maria had such strong Christian faith and I admired that and decided to my faith a part of my life again. His name is Georg, you know."

"Oh? Well there is also something else important I want to discuss with you soon. I'm planning on coming to Vienna this weekend and would like to talk to you about it."

"Oh that'll be fine. I won't be free Saturday evening until eight though", Elsa explained.

"Oh that's fine Lisa and I can go to the opera or symphony, that evening."

"Oh how nice! "said Elsa.

"Have you heard from Marlene lately?"

"Yes she'll be in Vienna this weekend as well."

"Oh how wonderful!"

"Yes it is! She looks so much like Lisa, doesn't she?"

"Oh yes she does Elsa!"

"How is school going for Lisa?"

"Fine, I think. She seems very happy in her letters."

"Good, she's a very sweet young lady. I hope she excels in her studies."

"So do I, Elsa. I'll see you this weekend."

"Goodbye dear. You must come to my next party. It will be marvelous!"

"Oh I will Elsa!"

"Goodbye Magda, dear"

"Bye, Elsa."

Elsa checked her watch. It was soon time to attend the opera. Many of her friends were Nazi sympathizers, so she'd have to talk about how great Hitler was if the subject came up. Something she hated doing. As her maid helped her get into her evening gown, the same gown that she was wearing the night she made Maria aware that she loved Georg, she was upset. Now she looked back on that night with shame. She scared Maria away that night, when she should have called off the engagement instead.

As she left for drinks and dinner before the opera, she, Franz and Anna shuttered while seeing all the swastikas that flew by the car windows. Elsa closed her eyes and prayed that her Jewish employees and friends would be safe.