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I'm only posting Ch1 to give yall a little taste.

A little background info… for those of you who don't know about the holocaust I'd expect maybe you should Google it and get the basics. Now I must say that this is my AU about this story. Indeed I did some research about it, but nonetheless I'm no expert on the matter. Now for those of you who don't like violence and all that, then you shouldn't read this. Fair warning to all. This is for Mature readers, there will be cussing, violence and disturbing images and lots more. In no way am I justifying what the Nazis, or anything of that matter. So please do not get upset. I'm not trying to offend anyone. This is a very sad time in the world…. And I'm writing it just like I've read. For that matter please be respectful.

This is an AU about Nathan Scott and Brooke Davis. Nathan is an SS guard working at Auschwitz, one of the largest concentration camps in Poland. He has one brother named Lucas Scott, however he won't be in the story much. Brooke is a strong headed Jewish woman living with her 2 sisters, parents and brother. The story will go back and forth between the two. They may not go in order… However I will also be writing from 1st person and 3rd. So don't be alarmed. Terms to know.. POW means Prisoner or War. And so begins Hallow Remains….

December 14, 1942

Mounds of snow piled lazily onto the shallow ground. The night sky threw an awful smile from up above, while the moon relinquished a menacing frown. A brush of cold wind whirled around and nipped at the face of a man standing out in the middle of the cold. His strong jaw line was tightly clenched as his eyes scanned through the depths of darkness. His blue eyes cautiously evaluated his post then took in a deep breath, adjusting his rife to the side. The man lifted his hands to his tired eyes and rubbed them. The sounds of crunching footsteps are heard from behind him. The man turns around to find a tall blonde man in his late 20's walking towards him. The man was dressed in uniform.

"Scott." The man spoke revealing his heavy accent.

"Krebs. What do I owe the pleasure?" the blue eyed man asked staring off into another direction.

"I'm relieving you of your duty for tonight." Krebs replied with a half smile.

"I'm perfectly fine." He replied back.

"I'm not asking, I'm telling you." Krebs ordered.

With a small shake of his head Scott grabbed his rifle.

"Isn't it pretty Nathan?" Kreb smiled as his eyes gazed at something from afar.

Nathan followed Krebs's gaze. A big dark cloud of smoke drifted venomously up into the air, clashing against the falling snow. The smokestacks were alive and roaring to life. Nathan clenched his rugged jaw tightly and stowed his facial expressions. He tightly gripped onto the rifle and quickly glanced away. Without another word Nathan spun on his heels and walked away.

The falling powder clashed against Nathan's face as he walked to his sector. After going through several gates, he finally entered a small building. Warm heat hit his face as he entered into his room. Throwing off his hat to the floor, he swiftly shrugged out of his coat. Walking towards his cabinet he pulled out a bottle of scotch. Grabbing a dirty glass he poured himself a shot. Taking the shot to a small table he threw himself into a seat. His blue eyes examined the scotch inside the glass. With a deep low sigh he set down the shot and stared at it, never taking his eyes off the smiling cup. Minutes flew by as he continued staring at the glass. Then he finally threw his head into his hands. A few sobs erupted from his mouth. Within a few seconds Nathan slumped his head onto the table as beads of moisture fell down his face. Anger filled him, along with sadness and grief. Suddenly he jumped from his seat grabbing the small shot glass from the table and threw it violently against the wall releasing a loud grunt. Millions of shattered glass flew into the air, spilling all its contents on the floor. Then he grabbed the bottle that was left out and flung it across the room. The loud crash ripped a small hole in the silence. The pain in his blue eyes flashed as he sunk down to the hardwood floor. Banging his head twice against the cherry cabinets he continued to let the tears fall.

"Please… Please! Stop it." Nathan whispered.

His blue eyes were starting to turn red from all the emotions he had been holding onto…

"I'm so sorry." Nathan pleaded getting onto his hands and knees.

"Please! Forgive me!" he cried louder.

"God help me! I can't do this… "

Nathan stretched out onto the floor and planted his face onto the ground. His chest rose and fell quickly as he began to recollect himself. Huge heavy bags hit his eyes and his body grew tired. Within a few minutes he finally gave into the sleep in which he had resisted for almost 3 days. Quietly falling asleep against the cold floor he wished this time he wouldn't dream of the nightmares.

Nathan was laid out onto a green field filled with white roses. He smiled as the sunshine beat down against his face. Everything was filled with brightness and color. Suddenly someone sat next to him. A blonde haired boy with blue eyes laughed down at Nathan's face.

"White flowers dude? That's really…. Kinda gay." The blonde boy laughed.

"They're roses." Nathan replied with a slight smile.

"Bro… you serious?" the boy laughed.

"Lucas, I've missed you." Nathan laughed as he sat up to meet his brother's gaze.

"Me too." Lucas laughed.

The boys sat in silence taking in the beautiful scenery. The crystal clear blue sky looked so inviting as it stretched beyond the horizons. Birds chirped aloud as they flew by landing on nearby trees. The pale blue lake next them was brought to life as a couple of rabbits bounced their way to eagerly taste the cool water against their lips. A sweet smell of dew filled both the brother's noses as they both smiled.

Lucas's smile disappeared after a few minutes.

"How are you?" Lucas asked his tone changing dramatically from the playful tone that he had been using.

Nathan glanced down at his hands. Shock flooded through him as he saw his knuckles heavily bruised and marked with red scratches. His hands were calloused and dark with dirt. The skin on the inside of his hands was peeling from the freezing cold weather. After swallowing a huge lump that had risen at the back of his clammy throat he met his brother's serious gaze.

"It's hard Luke. So hard…." His voice trailed off as he tried to keep himself together.

Lucas clenched his jaw and looked at his brother with concern and understanding.

"I'm trying so hard to keep my cool and pretend that it doesn't bother me, but it's getting to the point where I'm about to break." Nathan's voice started becoming raspy.

"Just hang in there. We are almost done, we've almost got everything planned." Lucas replied.

"It's been 6 months. I've been here for 6 months in this hell hole. How much longer?" Nathan asked.

Lucas scratched at his head and glanced down at the grass. He pinched his lips together as his eyes started to become watery.

"It's going to be about another couple months." Lucas replied.

"Couple of months…" Nathan repeated as he stared off into the fields trying to hide the pain in his eyes.

"I am so sorry Nathan… I'm doing the best that I can! And… I told you I should of done it, not you!" Lucas replied with a cracking voice.

Nathan shook his head and brushed a hand through his hair.

"You would've never been able to make it… I know you. You would've gotten yourself killed on the 1st day." Nathan spoke with heavy words.

"Tell me what it's like?" Lucas asked.

"No." Nathan replied with a stern voice.

"It will help to talk about it. Relieve some of the weight on your shoulders." Lucas pleaded.

"You have enough to worry about." Nathan replied looking up into the sky.

"Nathan… I'm your brother."

"I know you are, but you know how everyone has their nightmares when they dream, and when they wake up they're in reality again. Well when I wake up they are still there. I long for dreams like these…" Nathan replied gesturing towards the beautiful scenery.

"I promise that I'm going to get this done. And when I do, I'm going to get you!" Lucas replied with a strong voice.

"I love you Lucas… I just thought I should tell you."

"Don't! Don't you do that… You are going to tell me in person."

"I know that… but I needed to say it."

Lucas gazed at his brother. "I love you too. Little brother."

Nathan revealed a half smile. The boys shared a couple more laughs. They danced beneath the sun in all their glory. Then began tackling each other until their whole body shook with laughter as they fell against the soft grass.

Suddenly everything started becoming black. Lucas's wide blue eyes became big.

"NATHAN!" Lucas shouted trying to grab his brother's arm.

Nathan's blue eyes shot open. His body hurt from being on the floor. He glanced around and noticed he was still in his room. Carefully pushing himself halfway up, he scratched the back of his head and looked down at his watch. He had only slept 4 hours. With a low heavy sigh, he pulled himself up and started cleaning the broken glass and dark liquid on the floor. Once he was done he made his way into the bathroom and started peeling his clothing off. He stood by the mirror completely naked and began staring at himself in the mirror and was shocked at what he saw. His face was pale white, his blue eyes that were once lit with fire and determination were now filled with nothing… nothing but pain and sadness. Dark circles shaped underneath his eyes from lack of sleep. His thick black hair was a little longer, and his chin was very rugged from the lack of shaving.

After glancing at himself in the mirror he turned on the water to the tub. Hot moist steam filled the bathroom as the water turned hot. Carefully getting into the small tub his body shook with shock. After a few calming breathes he immerged himself completely into the tub. The heat soaked into his skin warming every part of his body. Holding his breath he dunked his head into water. He opened his eyes as bubbles from the water fluttered around. All was quiet, just for that moment. He glanced at the ceiling. Faces popped into his mind. But he immediately closed them from his mind. He closed his eyes and shook his head underwater. His throat began burning. His lungs ached for breath, but he continued to stay. His vision started to become slightly blurry. Releasing all the air from his breath, the small bubbles rushed to the top.

A small voice from the back of his mind started whispering to him.

"Don't do this."

"Why not? I've got nothing to live for"

"Your brother?"

"….. "

"It's not the time…"

"WHY NOT! I'd rather be dead than have to live one more day…"

"Trust me… NOT YET!"

Nathan's head shot up from the water, splashing everything near. He gasped as he clung to the side of the tub. Closing his eyes he brushed his wet hair from his face.

"Not yet." Nathan whispered, as he closed his eyes. "Not yet."

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