A Man's Duty - Sound Of Music Fanfiction

A Man's Duty - Sound Of Music

Max contacted all of his acquaintances in hopes he would discover where Maria had been taken. Georg, despite his lack of beliefs in God prayed every single night for his beloved Maria. He had somewhat felt the guilt more now than ever after she had been taken. How were they going to come past this? Max had been out all morning, Georg and the children were similar in that they would rotate sitting by the phone in anticipation for the rings – and by the door, hoping for good news.

In town Max had met with several friends to discuss Maria's disappearance and her possible whereabouts. With no luck Max attempted one last visit to a headquarters not far from the prison Maria was located. He met with two officials who were intrigued by Max's story and wanted to help as much as they could. The officer who had witnessed Herr Zeller attacking Maria was one close friend to Max; he was also trying to locate him to make him aware of her situation. Officer Samuel Prince was a trusted member of Herr Zeller's team and had worked with him for many years. He had also helped with their escape plan just a month previous. Max arranged a meeting with some officials unaware that Samuel would be in attendance. Max walked through the doors, and saw Samuel sitting down behind the desk. As soon as their eyes met they both stood and embraced in a brotherly hug.

"It's been a long time my friend." Max was pleased to see Samuel looking so well. He was taken aback slightly from the look of worry on Officer Prince's face.

"What's the matter my friend? I hear that you are aware of our songbird, she is missing." Max had a deep concerning tone in his voice as he looked onto Samuel whose face had turned white.

"Well that is just it Max. I am aware of sweet songbird Fraulein- although news is not good. She is being held at the prison not far from here. I bring you news she is still alive, but has been through a terrible experience…"

His voice trailed off leading Max to ask more questions. Did she get hurt? What had happened? Where was she?

"My God! Is she okay? Do you know where she is Sam! We have to find her! Has he hit her?! " Panic surrounded his voice as Sam continued to relay all of the information he knew.

"My brother, yes he has. It will not be that easy, you see, Herr Zeller will be expecting you, and he is using Maria as bait to get Georg to surrender. Whatever happens it will not end well…tread carefully my friend."

He looked onto Max who eyes sank. How was he going to tell Georg? The two gentlemen embraced and thanked one another; they exited the doors parting separate ways.

Max returned home as quickly as he could wanting to tell Georg all that he had learned about Maria's whereabouts and current situation. Georg was sitting silently in his study holding one of Maria's hats, the one she wore the first time they had met. He reminisced at how they had met and what could have been if it happened differently. His thoughts were interrupted as Max burst through the door.

"I bring you news Georg! We know where Maria is however, they are expecting you to visit and have been cruel to our songbird."

Georg's eyes sharpened as he rose from his seat grasping onto her hat.

"Cruel? Do you mean to tell me that those monsters have hurt her?" Georg said angrily.

Max could see the anger and hurt in his eyes and mutely nodded in response. Georg froze and collapsed into the chair.

"My beautiful Maria, how could I have put you through this?"

A tear escaped as he sat just inhaling all that was being said to him. He felt completely responsible and the guilt overtook his body. Sat still in the chair, he cradled her hat, and sobbed quietly. Max approached him and lay is hand on his shoulder.

"We will get her out and she will overcome this Georg she is very strong."

They both shared a smile as Georg rose from the chair. He approached his desk and informed Max they needed to initiate a plan that would save her, without any harm coming to her…

A/N – TBC.

Hey I know this was a short chapter but I wanted to keep you all updated. More chapters will come but may not be as frequent as I am in the US working but will try and update as soon as I can! Please R&R

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