The Ice-Cold Embrace.

Before I begin, this is going to be an incredibly dystopian timeline. All feedback/comments/suggestions are welcome, indeed I would be delighted to hear from anyone about it. Without any further ado, here is the introduction..


1st August, 1941, Poland.

The dead of the night brought an eerie silence to the air of which Adrian and Bartok were taking advantage of. They were dealing with the situation showing a combination of both speed and diligence. They placed the explosives under the railway sleepers, hiding the fuse under grass and rocks, pulling it back until it reached the woods. Once it got that far back, all they had to do was wait. Although unscheduled, it had been passed on that a train, obviously carrying several important German officials on board was coming, having been spotted leaving Danzig an hour earlier.
 
Bartok broke out the vodka “Here’s to the end of these German fuckers!” Much to the annoyance of Bartok, Adrian refused the offer, merely replying coldly “I know.”
 
Adrian did everything coldly. Since his family were killed by the Germans in the Ghetto, he had vowed escape and kill as many of the Nazis as possible. He had achieved his first goal, tonight he was determined to achieve his second. Hatred was all he had left to live for, it encompassed every pore of his being, every thought in his brain.
 
Whatever happened, he was determined that tonight, he would not fail. Vengeance would be his.

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Johanna Wolf was excited about the trip east. She sat in the carriage with blacked out windows listening to Walter Hewel regaling Gerta Schroeder with his tales of the Rhineland, but her mind was on what awaited them when they reached their final destination, which had not been released to them as yet.
 
It was clearly important however as aside from the Fuhrer, Bormann and Himmler, there were a number of military officers present for this train-ride east. Deciding that she wanted no more of the chitter-chatter which had infected the train as a result of this and seeing as she was not on duty, she decided to retire to her room. As she lay down and opened a copy of Gone with the Wind, an almighty bang shook the train and within seconds rendering her unconscious.
 
Further on in the train, there was a scene of carnage. Hitler had been in deep conversation with Himmler about the situation at the front when the train was ripped off of the tracks. The jolt when it had happened had caused him to violently his head against a table which he was standing near. His face, gushing with blood caused fear. He was, however still breathing.
 
Himmler, standing at the other side of the table was killed outright as he hit the wall with such force and in such a manner that he broke his neck. Miraculously, Professor Morrell, who was walking to the compartment somehow managed to survive the de-railing unscathed. He set to work within minutes with what rags he could muster being used as temporary bandages, to stop the bleeding. The Fuhrer was seriously damaged, but had, it seemed survived.

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The de-railing of the train had gone perfectly. Bartok quickly made the gesture that they should move when a hail of bullets started flying at them from the general direction of the train started flying in their direction. They must have been spotted. Adrian, hit in the left leg by one of the flying pieces of lead, shouted for Bartok to run. With the one weapon he still had, the MP40 he had taken from the guard he had killed when escaping the Ghetto, he began to fire back.
 
The fight was destined to fail. The few guards of Hitlers personal bodyguard began to move uncomfortably close. Adrian, fearing he was down to but a few bullets, realised that there was only one option left. He put the barrel of the gun into his mouth and pulled the trigger. The pains of this world were beyond him now.
 
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2.34 am, the Goebbels Residence, Schwanenwerder island, Berlin.​
 
The phone rang in the early hours of the second of August. Magda, who had been pleasantly surprised that her husband was able to return from woek for the first time this week urged him to ignore the phone. "Can't it wait?" she said in her weary voice to Josef, who in quite a lackadaisical fashion went and answered the phone.

Upon hearing the news of Himmlers, Bormanns and possibly the Fuhrers death the blood visibly drained from his face. "Josef, what is it?"called his wife.

He stood there silently, as if pondering what the next move should be. Ignoring the calls of his obviously worried wife, he ordered a car to take him to the ministry. Almost straight after that, he called the Berlin Garrison as Gauleiter of the Capital and called out the guard, establishing martial law in the capital of the Reich. This would continue, he reasoned only until it was confirmed that this was not a coup d'etat.

Not being in the know was bad enough, not knowing if the Fuhrer was terrible but the major fear inflicting his soul was that wind-bag Goering ending up in charge. This would endanger his position greatly and must be avoided at all costs.

It must be proven the Fuher was alive

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3.21am, the Goering Residence, Carinhall.

The Reichsmarschall, having over-indulged somewhat the night before had slept through the desperate telephone calls from both Berlin and Danzig, from whereby it was now clear the Fuhrer was in surgery in a bid to save his life.

Initially angered that his Adjutant, von Brauchitsch would have the audacity to break his sleep, he took the news quietly. By this point, it was made clear that in all probability it was going to be a partisan action, but this could not be a certainty.

This left Goering with an option, firstly that he head to Berlin and take over control from Goebbels or to head to Danzig in a bid to ensure Hitlers favour should he come around from the surgery. He made his choice in a matter of moments. A plane was ordered to be readied to fly him to Danzig. It was his duty, he said to be at his Fuhrers side. Realising he still reeked of alcohol, he ordered the aircraft to be delayed by an hour whilst he prepared himself for the trip. At the same time as preparing, he ordered von Brauschitsch to begin calling everyone connected to ensure the power structure in the Reich was maintained.

It was at this point that he was informed that Berlin would remain under martial law until informed otherwise by Goebbels. As the Prime Minister of Prussia and acting Chancellor, he was furious at this insisting that Hitler would "hear of this potential treachery".
 
You had me at "incredibly dystopian timeline," and, I've personally mused about the effect of a brilliant cold rage avenger coming from this tableau. This timeline excites me, and I look very much forward to reading more of it.
 
You had me at "incredibly dystopian timeline," and, I've personally mused about the effect of a brilliant cold rage avenger coming from this tableau. This timeline excites me, and I look very much forward to reading more of it.
Thanks. :)
 
Transcript: Gestapo Headquarters Danzig. 7.25am 2/8/41.

Dr. Günter Venediger: What is your name?
Prisoner 125743A: Mickey Mouse. (audible sound of a slap)
Dr. Günter Venediger: What is your name you Polish Bastard?
Prisoner 125743A: I told you, Mickey Mo…..(Sound of a slap)
Dr. Günter Venediger: You know, you are being incredibly foolish. The pain I can inflict on you can go on for days before we end your miserable life.
Prisoner 125743A: Poland is STILL HE…….(Sound of a punch)
Dr. Günter Venediger: I like your spirit. It gives me something to break. Bring in the electrodes.
(sound of a door opening and a thud against the floor)
Dr. Günter Venediger: Take off the prisoners trousers.
(Sounds of struggle and cries of “Stop it you Fascist bastards.”)
Dr. Günter Venediger: Attach the electrodes to his testicles.(sound of screaming) Name?
Prisoner 125743A: NEVER!
Prisoner 125743A: (Audible screams then in a whisper) Bartok Kaplinsky.
Dr. Günter Venediger: That was easy. Who did you work for?
(Silence)
Dr. Günter Venediger: Electrodes.
(Sound of Screaming)
Dr. Günter Venediger: Who did you work for? The British? The Communists? The Polish Underground? TELL ME YOU POLAK BASTARD!!! (Sounds of punching)
 
6.20am, 10 Downing Street, London.

“What is your problem that you have to wake me at this damnably early hour Petrie?” uttered the Prime Minister in his usual brusque manner. “Come on, out with it man!” Petrie, unable to contain a grin uttered the news. “It’s our latest decodes from Station X, Prime Minister. Quite incredible news. Himmler and Bormann are dead. We are unsure about Hitler. The decode states he is injured.” he paused before continuing “train crash apparently”. “Petrie, this is a joyous day, possibly a pivotal day in the war” responded the Prime Minister. “I had best address the nation later on and let the joyous news be spread, that the beast is injured or hopefully even dead. We will win this yet.”

He paused before continuing. "Actually, I think we should delay it and watch the situation develop. Order a meeting of the Cabinet at midday."

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9.35am, Danzig.
 
By now it was clear the situation was critical. It had been confirmed that Hitler, although alive, was in a coma and it could not be reasonably expected to have a timescale on him regaining consciousness. Present in the room were Hermann Goering, Albert Bormann, Albert Forster, Reynard Heydrich, Dr.Venediger, von Brauchitsch and Admiral Doenitz along with several Wehrmacht officers.
 
It was at this meeting that Hermann Goering assumed the role of acting Chancellor whilst Hitler was in the coma as per the Fuhrer order of the previous year. Heydrich was swiftly appointed as the new head of the SS and Party Chairman, part of a deal struck with von Brauchitsch before he made the trip from Berlin to ensure Goering had the backing of the SS.
 
It was agreed that Hitler be returned to the Berghof under strict medical supervision, and the public be made aware of the attack at just after midday. It was to be proclaimed a miracle that Hitler survived but that he was under medical supervision. State funerals were to be given to both Martin Bormann and Heinrich Himmler. It was at this point the issue of vengeance reared its head.

Dr.Venediger gave his summary with officious accuracy, adding a suggestion with a smile on his face.

“There were two bandits involved. One was a Polak, one a member of the tribe. They worked for the so-called Polish Home Army and were informed by a Polish worker, also one of the bandits that here in Danzig, a train was leaving the station and heading in their direction. Furthermore, they were unaware that the train was carrying the Fuhrer. The third person is now in custody and undergoing similar interrogation procedures as the Polak I gained this information from.
 
The one piece of good news is that the two present were both from small villages in the General-Government. The Yid was from a town called Zychlin, a place full of Yids where a Ghetto exists. The Polak was from a place called Rumin. I recommend as punishment both of these settlements are raised from the earth with all inhabitants therein being sent to the hell-fires where they belong."
 
Heydrich nodded his head
 
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11.00am, The Kremlin, Moscow.

“The Fuckers gone!” Stalin could almost jump for joy when he heard the news. The possible death of Hitler could, he hoped, cause a split in the German leadership which he fully intended to expose. Yes, Panzer tanks were still making their terrifying trip eastwards towards Moscow but he could clearly see the light at the end of the tunnel. Surely, with the madman gone he could shore up the defence and push them back to Berlin.
 
For a moment, it seemed as if the man of steel had melted somewhat.

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Midday, 10 Downing Street, London.
 
The Cabinet were astonished as they heard the news. The Prime Minister mused on how Pitt would have felt had Napoleon Bonaparte been caught by a stray shot at Austerlitz. He imagined it was just as he was feeling at this moment. By now it was known that Goering had become acting leader in Germany did not fill him with so much fear.
 
It was put to the Cabinet that this was not the end, this was not even the beginning of the end of this conflict. It was, however, the end of the beginning.
 
I am interested. Not the first TL with AH in the coma, but that preents well.

Excuse me, i am nit an englush speaker, but are you saying raised from for destryed, or do you want say razed?

Hoping for a lon TL.
 
I am interested. Not the first TL with AH in the coma, but that preents well.

Excuse me, i am nit an englush speaker, but are you saying raised from for destryed, or do you want say razed?

Hoping for a lon TL.
They will be destroyed. I intend to cover it in a coming update.
 

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Do Continue. I can see this eventually going in a direction such as the Anglo/American-Nazi war TL. But with more deaths.
 
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