One-shot. A/N: The world is a shit show inside of a dumpster fire right now and The Sound of Music is my happy place. Enjoy! As dusk faded into night on that warm summer evening, Captain Georg on Trapp ascended the stairs above the foyer with less precision than usual. His gait was uneven, his arms hung sloppily at his sides, and he simply felt ... Summertime Chapter 1, a sound of music fanfic | FanFiction. Summertime By: RKF55. A summery story set some time between Edelweiss and the ball. The Captain takes the family on a weekend vacation. Rated: Fiction T - English - Romance/Humor - Georg vT., Maria R. - Chapters: 9 - Words: 27,505 - Reviews: 101 - Favs: 124 - Follows: 34 - Updated: Jul ...Till I Hear You Sing, a sound of music fanfic | FanFiction. One-shot, Maria observes the Captain during a very vulnerable moment as he reminisces over his lost love. Set right after the row boat incident. Rated: - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Georg vT., Maria R. - Words: 1,386 - Reviews: - Favs: 19 - Follows: 5 - Published: Dec 8, 2012 ...Movies Sound of Music. Follow/Fav Maria's first time. By: laylaorentea1985. This is sort of an interesting drabble for Maria anticipating the "main event." It's drabble because it's all of her thoughts running around at once. Should not be read by children. Rated: Fiction M - English - Drama/Angst ...Movies Sound of Music. Follow/Fav The Wishing Ring. By: ... Written for the October Proboards supernatural prompt. One shot. Please leave me a review! Rated: Fiction K+ - English - Romance - Georg vT., Maria R. - Words: 5,694 ... the room was full of sound and noise, of all seven children who, apparently, hadn't gotten to bed despite Liesl's ...When the Captain comes across Maria and the girls baking in the kitchen, he finds that watching her leads to forbidden thoughts. Captain von Trapp pinched the ridge of his nose with his fingers and closed his eyes. Going over the monthly financial records was a necessary process, but it was tedious. He'd developed a slight headache after poring ...The Sound of Music - Rodgers/Hammerstein/Lindsay & Crouse - Works | Archive of Our Own 1 - 20 of 266 Works in The Sound of Music - Rodgers/Hammerstein/Lindsay & …Happy tenth anniversary Sound-of-Music-Fics Forum! Hard to believe it, but this Forum was created in June 2013! We've shared our love of TSOM, laughed together, …May 8, 2017 ... Matty Healy The Sound Video The 1975. Matty Healy Joined Snapchat And His First Snap Is Pure Fire. twenty one pilots fan fiction. Twenty One ...Chapter One. Captain von Trapp grimaced as he pulled at his bow tie for what must have been the tenth time that evening. He had never really been a fan of a black-tie event, and this occasion was no exception. He hadn't expected to have been invited to a party, he imagined he would be solely in the company of his wife during his honeymoon. Maria skipped up the stairway and along the corridor humming one of her favourite tunes. Frau Schmidt, the Housekeeper was busy checking each room in turn and as she left the nursery shutting the door behind her, she bumped straight into Maria who was by now lost in her song. "Oh, Fraulein Maria, I'm so sorry.With impeccable timing, an over-enthusiastic Kurt hurled one of the balls he was holding at his unsuspecting uncle, hitting him square in the stomach. The impresario immediately doubled over with an undignified oomphhh! and Maria wagered that Georg's resulting guffaw could've been heard all the way on the other side of the lake.The water rippled with the wind, lovely, glossy undulations that rolled across the lake surface, on and on. There was something I loved about the water. It was serene and pliant, circulating around forever. If a storm hit in the night, the water would be long settled again come daybreak. I looked back at Father. When it comes to music production, having the right tools at your disposal is crucial. One such tool that has revolutionized the industry is audio mixing software. With its advance...When it comes to enjoying music or watching movies, there’s nothing more frustrating than distorted sound. Whether you’re experiencing crackling, buzzing, or a muffled audio output...Nov 6, 2017 ... Comment what sort of video you want me to do next! Music: young blood remix (renholder)Aug 5, 2023 ... #thesequelnobodywanted”. the milk fanfic. original sound - Fish ... music. Search·. Fanum Fanfic Reading. the milk fanfic. Dan and Phil. the hat ...A boat trailed slowly on the river as the Captain and his children wound up the road, walking to the abbey and taking in the scenery. The Austrian Alps stretched high and majestic, casting shadows on the vast, grassy fields. The trees danced softly in the wind as the birds flew in and out of them.Movies Sound of Music. Follow/Fav The Kiss. By: Shy Snootles. The kiss in the gazebo, written from Maria's point of view. Rated: Fiction K - English - Romance/Family - Words: 1,244 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 8 - Published: 1/12/2008 - Status: Complete - id: …Chapter One. Captain von Trapp grimaced as he pulled at his bow tie for what must have been the tenth time that evening. He had never really been a fan of a black-tie event, and this occasion was no exception. He hadn't expected to have been invited to a party, he imagined he would be solely in the company of his wife during his honeymoon.Her nipples tightened desperately harder as he gently rubbed them between his index fingers and thumbs, enjoying the sound of her whimpers. Maria reached back and gripped the sides of his trousers, yanking his his body into hers, her backside cradling his hips and causing him to give a stuttered grunt. May 15, 2019 · As she had told him, the children had lost their mother. Liesl and Friedrich had had to mature faster to take care of their younger siblings. The little ones barely knew their mother and even the rest of the children had trouble remembering her. Furthermore, they were starting to accept they had lost their father too. The youngest two seemed content in chatting between them, playing with dolls. Occasionally, each of the older five would take a turn to shoot a cold stare at their new governess, which made Maria feel quite unsettled. They certainly had menacing looks for such young children.Jun 12, 2020 ... ... fanfic #fanfiction”. original sound - Brooke Averick ... MUSIC. 455K. recommend-cover. literally my favvv . layla<3. 5696 · recommend-cover.In today’s digital age, music has become an integral part of our lives. Whether we’re working, exercising, or simply relaxing, having access to a high-quality audio player on our P...Book Spoilers. 1930s. Austria, 1937. Lucia is in training to become a nun at Nonnberg Abbey, but her free spirit and lack of discipline are a cause for concern. To help her find her way, the Mother Abbess sends her to fill the role of governess for Captain Anton Lockenholz's seven nieces and nephews. Movies Sound of Music. Follow/Fav The Kiss. By: Shy Snootles. The kiss in the gazebo, written from Maria's point of view. Rated: Fiction K - English - Romance/Family - Words: 1,244 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 8 - Published: 1/12/2008 - Status: Complete - id: …Happy tenth anniversary Sound-of-Music-Fics Forum! Hard to believe it, but this Forum was created in June 2013! We've shared our love of TSOM, laughed together, …Chapter 1, a sound of music fanfic | FanFiction. Baroness Elsa Schrader stopped for a moment to catch her breath. It had been a week since the party she had talked Georg into throwing for her, and she finally had to take an honest look at several things. The Georg von Trapp she had known as a friend for some time was not the same man who had ...He crawled over her like a powerful, predatory animal. His mouth slid against her throat, licking and nipping gently at her skin, making his way lower. The hot tug of his mouth at her breast pulled at a cord that seemed anchored between her legs, and forced a cry from her mouth. She pressed a fist to her mouth to stop the sound.Fraulein Maria, the children's governess and the reason for them reconnecting as a family, seemed unusually subdued. During mealtimes, her voice would often rise above the noise of the children as she tried to contain their enthusiasm. But not today. He found he missed hearing her in the background.Cursing under his breath, his hand let go, as if burned by the brass handle. Get yourself together, man! Taking a deep breath, his hands clasped the arms of the chair. Frustrated, he pushed his chair back from the desk and stood up. Striding over to the window, he glared out at the perfect summer's day.When it comes to smooth jazz and soulful melodies, one name that stands above the rest is Kenny G. With his soaring saxophone solos and signature sound, he has captivated audiences...Georg asked. "You've seen me in it, darling. I suppose you could say these are my play clothes." He tilted his head to one side and smiled. "Ah, yes, I remember. I believe the last time I saw you wearing that was when we had that terrible row." She laughed. "Yes, you're right." "You were soaking wet, if I recall correctly." Maria had broken into a run as soon as she was sure she was out of sight of the Captain and the Baroness. Gratefully she hurtled through the door into her old room, unable to bare the sight of the Baroness and the Captain stood together which still lingered in front of her eyes. Desperately trying not to allow herself to cry, she shut the door ... Reason to Stay. Elsa thought she had left jealousy behind, a long time ago. But she realised nothing had changed. Nothing at all. Her heart hammered loudly and everything felt to be going in a slow motion as her eyes met Georg's exquisite blue ones. It had been quite unexpected to see him at the party. It had been such a long time but Georg ...modern AU-story: Georg von Trapp, a 23 years old young soldier meets Maria Rainer while waiting on a plattform. Then fate comes rushing in and their stories get very unexpected turns. In this modern story Georg is the brother of Liesl, Friedrich, Louisa, Brigitta, Kurt, Marta and Gretl. Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 5 - Words ... Movies Sound of Music. Follow/Fav The Wishing Ring. By: ... Written for the October Proboards supernatural prompt. One shot. Please leave me a review! Rated: Fiction K+ - English - Romance - Georg vT., Maria R. - Words: 5,694 ... the room was full of sound and noise, of all seven children who, apparently, hadn't gotten to bed despite Liesl's ...Suddenly the voices of men broke his reverie. Georg trained his eyes and ear to find what loomed just beyond the shadows; he quietly roused Maria and with his finger motioned her to remain quiet. But the silence was soon broken by barking dogs and bright lights. Someone found them.May 30, 2021 ... I never gave much thought as to why Maria is wearing such a nice dress upon her return. However, the film shows the reason.Movies Sound of Music. Say Something By: thoroughlymodernJulie. In the heat of the moment, in the silence between worlds, the human instinct is, invariably, to draw back, retreat. Withhold words and hide truth, denying the opportunity for connection because man is taught that vulnerability is dangerous and destructive. The music, while not as loud as Georg feared it would be, vibrated through the floor. Neon strobe lights flashed all around the club in random patterns as sweaty bodies danced all around. Georg felt severely overdressed in his suit and tie. He had not wished to change earlier, not quite knowing what to expect.A/N: The title of this piece was inspired by the song Feels Like Home, by Chantal Kreviazuk. This story is a companion to Please Don't Leave, and a line in that was inspired by the same song. The stories can be enjoyed separately or in sequence, it is up to you. Georg steered the convertible expertly through the narrow streets of Salzburg ...It was a beautiful evening, peaceful and calm, the moon turning everything around the gazebo silver. Georg von Trapp was utterly content. Over the course of the summer, he had finally been able to lay aside the mantle of grief he'd worn for years. True, he had remained stubbornly persistent about his plan to marry Elsa Schrader, long after he ... Happy tenth anniversary Sound-of-Music-Fics Forum! Hard to believe it, but this Forum was created in June 2013! We've shared our love of TSOM, laughed together, …Metallica, one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time, has left an indelible mark on the music industry with their aggressive sound and captivating stage presence. B...Georg reached upwards, the excruciating pain in his upper arm forgotten at the thought of reaching her, perhaps caressing her illuminated face. His fingers lightly brushed her cheek, but at that touch, a searing fire ripped down his arm. The angel disappeared. Georg sat bolt upright in bed, gasping for air.Movies Sound of Music. Follow/Fav The Kiss. By: Shy Snootles. The kiss in the gazebo, written from Maria's point of view. Rated: Fiction K - English - Romance/Family - Words: 1,244 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 8 - Published: 1/12/2008 - Status: Complete - id: …sound-of-music-fics. Stories & Story Ideas . New, interesting and favorite fanfics. The Movie. Movie Screencap Discussions. TSOM observations. Background. …Quite the comic! Ever since the Captain embraced his children's newfound love of music… as well as re-embraced his own, the atmosphere was considerably better in the Von …The Sound of Music is a 1965 American musical drama film produced and directed by Robert Wise from a screenplay written by Ernest Lehman, and starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, with Richard Haydn, Peggy Wood, Charmian Carr, and Eleanor Parker.The film is an adaptation of the 1959 stage musical, composed by Richard …It was like the anger and irritation of swarming insects if you disturbed their nests. The tiny little pattering on the villa's floors gradually got louder, and with them: Maria's fear of discovery. At the zenith of the clamor, the staccato footsteps stopped suddenly and, as the lightning struck, someone whimpered. It was such a relief that he could feel just as nervous as she. With a glad sigh they smiled at each other and the nervousness just seemed to evaporate into a loving embrace. For a while they stood kissing, then broke off the kiss to just stand close to each other. Georg stroked her hair, and felt her shiver a bit.Only a half-hour left before cocktails now. Moving quickly, Elsa shed her silk day dress, kicking it into the corner for the maid to see to, and went to wash her face and reapply her makeup. But the intrusive memories of the grand and glorious party were harder to wipe away. She should just have looked the other way!Family, a sound of music fanfic | FanFiction. Family By: OneMoreCoffee. Maria and Georg take their newborn son to see the Reverend Mother, and as well as their loving reunion, and reflecting on all that has happened over the past year, the three of them relive some of the most heart-warming memories the occurred throughout the pregnancy...Her nipples tightened desperately harder as he gently rubbed them between his index fingers and thumbs, enjoying the sound of her whimpers. Maria reached back and gripped the sides of his trousers, yanking his his body into hers, her backside cradling his hips and causing him to give a stuttered grunt. "Sing us a song, Maria," Brigitta whispered from her own place in bed and Maria sang her voice just as sweet though she was singing softly. The Captain walked by the door and stopped to listen to the muffled lullaby beyond the doorway. Maria's voice. He held his breath and nearly closed his own eyes. Her voice was enchanting. She was enchanting.Chapter 1, a sound of music fanfic | FanFiction. Baroness Elsa Schrader stopped for a moment to catch her breath. It had been a week since the party she had talked Georg into throwing for her, and she finally had to take an honest look at several things. The Georg von Trapp she had known as a friend for some time was not the same man who had ... Maria skipped up the stairway and along the corridor humming one of her favourite tunes. Frau Schmidt, the Housekeeper was busy checking each room in turn and as she left the nursery shutting the door behind her, she bumped straight into Maria who was by now lost in her song. "Oh, Fraulein Maria, I'm so sorry.Dear Lifehacker,As the hot water beat down upon her head, she closed her eyes and leant back onto the cold tiles behind her. The vision she'd seen in her dream was still etched clearly in her mind. She'd never had a dream like that before; a dream like that about him, the Captain. Oh, it had seemed so real.Cursing under his breath, his hand let go, as if burned by the brass handle. Get yourself together, man! Taking a deep breath, his hands clasped the arms of the chair. Frustrated, he pushed his chair back from the desk and stood up. Striding over to the window, he glared out at the perfect summer's day.Seperated in Distance Chapter 1: Seperated, a sound of music fanfic | FanFiction. Seperated in Distance By: nightmoon1024. AU ending. At the Abbey, the family gets split up from each other. They know they have to get to America while keeping themselves and their group members alive as well while facing dangers like never before. Chapter 1: Until Tomorrow. She had written her note of farewell and placed it securely on the table next to the Captain's study. With the sound of the small orchestra playing in the background, Maria headed to the elegant entrance, or in this case exit, to The Von Trapp Villa. After the conversation she had just completed with the Baroness, she ...Chapter One. Maria opened the door with a tentative creak; when she finally let her head peer into the room, her eyes were met with the gentle flicker of the flames that were dancing in the fireplace. It gave the room a warming glow – the kind that soothed her instantly and she felt her tensed muscles relax somewhat.Get notified when Something Good: A Sound of Music Fanfic is updated. Sign up with Facebook Sign up with Google. OR . Sign up with Email. If you already have an account, …Chapter 1. Maria was in agonizing. It was almost Christmastime and the holiday made her realize how much she missed the family she left behind a couple of months ago. She started to imagine how the Von Trapp family would celebrate the nativity and how wonderful the house would be decorated. She missed the children she started to love like her ...The youngest two seemed content in chatting between them, playing with dolls. Occasionally, each of the older five would take a turn to shoot a cold stare at their new governess, which made Maria feel quite unsettled. They certainly had menacing looks for such young children. How Maria changed the hearts of the captain and the children in such a short amount of time,I own no rights to the sound of music or the songs Rated: Fiction K - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 17,359 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 1/24/2019 - Published: 10/9/2018 - id: 13088750Because they all led back to one thing: the man she loved. Maria had never been in love before. She had never even considered the possibility of it ever happening in her life. But after a week in seclusion she had come to the realisation that the Baroness must have been right. She could barely even admit it to herself.To say that a massive cloud of melancholy had settled over the Von Trapp villa – more specifically, the members of the Von Trapp family – was the understatement of the decade. The sudden departure of Maria Rainer two weeks ago seemed to have taken away all of the sunlight, the joy, the music, and the happiness that she had brought with her.It was like the anger and irritation of swarming insects if you disturbed their nests. The tiny little pattering on the villa's floors gradually got louder, and with them: Maria's fear of discovery. At the zenith of the clamor, the staccato footsteps stopped suddenly and, as the lightning struck, someone whimpered. A/N: The title of this piece was inspired by the song Feels Like Home, by Chantal Kreviazuk. This story is a companion to Please Don't Leave, and a line in that was inspired by the same song. The stories can be enjoyed separately or in sequence, it is up to you. Georg steered the convertible expertly through the narrow streets of Salzburg ...Rated: Fiction K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Georg vT., Maria R. - Words: 1,600 - Reviews: ... Disclaimer: I don't own 'The Sound of Music' or any of the characters. If I did, I'd share it will all my TSOM peeps. Somebody Kind. He had to marvel. They had only returned from their honeymoon for a few hours and reunited with the children mere ...The older woman took out a small piece of paper and handed it to Maria. "Look at these passages tonight, Maria, if you would like to. All three are beautiful, and will help you." She stood up and checked the clock in the room. "Just one minute more, it seems." She turned to Maria, who looked curious.Georg felt a surge of gratitude for her willingness to play along, to buy him a few more days to finalize his plans. They had, in fact, planned no wedding trip. Not to mention that she'd just broken their engagement. Not to mention that Georg would burn in hell before he served in the German Navy, and Elsa knew it. It was a beautiful evening, peaceful and calm, the moon turning everything around the gazebo silver. Georg von Trapp was utterly content. Over the course of the summer, he had finally been able to lay aside the mantle of grief he'd worn for years. True, he had remained stubbornly persistent about his plan to marry Elsa Schrader, long after he ... A one-shot of post-holiday, holiday fluff. If you read, please leave a review. Enjoy!Aug 5, 2023 ... ... fanfic #fanfiction #thesequelnobodywanted”. original sound - Fish ... original sound - Music! . 1590Likes. 17Comments. 7Shares. booksorbones.Maria had broken into a run as soon as she was sure she was out of sight of the Captain and the Baroness. Gratefully she hurtled through the door into her old room, unable to bare the sight of the Baroness and the Captain stood together which still lingered in front of her eyes. Desperately trying not to allow herself to cry, she shut the door ...If you download music to your computer, you more than likely want to listen to it at a later date. If you can't take your computer with you, then the music must either be placed on...Buttoning up her robe, she opened the door to her room and crept down the many corridors until she stood outside the master suite. Taking a deep breath, she put the key in the lock, turned it and opened the door. The room was dark as she locked the door behind her. All of a sudden a voice came through the darkness. Rated: Fiction M - English - Romance - Georg vT., Maria R. - Words: 2,136 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 10 - Published: 1/21/2014 - Status: Complete - id: 10042243 + - Full 3/4 1/2 Expand Tighten Disclaimer: I do not own The Sound of Music or its characters. Maria was distracted. She was sitting on the terrace of their luxurious hotel ...Dear Lifehacker,1 2 3 Next → The Sound of Freedom by Katastrophe (Karrington) Top Gun (Movies) 05 Feb 2024 No Archive Warnings Apply Tom "Iceman" Kazansky/Pete …The Sound of Music - Rodgers/Hammerstein/Lindsay & Crouse - Works | Archive of Our Own 1 - 20 of 266 Works in The Sound of Music - Rodgers/Hammerstein/Lindsay & …The Sound of a Wonderful Life Chapter 1, a sound of music fanfic | FanFiction. Maria didn't want to go back. The first time she was sent to the Von Trapp villa was bad enough, but at least she could find courage and confidence in the fact that she would return to the abbey at the end of the summer, back to the only place she ever felt safe and ...Freshly Squeezed, a sound of music fanfic | FanFiction. If Maria thought she had finally explored every nook and cranny of the villa, she was soon to find out she was wrong. Her feet were currently hurrying down the large staircase, the sound of her shoes tip-tapping until she came to the last stair and skidded across the marble floor in her ...
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A jazz band had set up in the middle of the square outside - a saxophonist, trumpet-player, and a violinist. A crowd had gathered and the two women practically had to force their way through before they reached the bus stop. Maria sighed, wiping her brow as they finally reached the place. "They're very good-" she started, looking back towards ...Elsa swept through the mass of people that flooded out from the entranceway and then spilled into the ballroom and sitting room, gracing them with her beatific smile whenever someone glanced admiringly in her direction. Tonight was to be her triumph, her crowning glory, and yet the man whose arm she had planned to be on, had disappeared.Seperated in Distance Chapter 1: Seperated, a sound of music fanfic | FanFiction. Seperated in Distance By: nightmoon1024. AU ending. At the Abbey, the family gets split up from each other. They know they have to get to America while keeping themselves and their group members alive as well while facing dangers like never before. Quite the comic! Ever since the Captain embraced his children's newfound love of music… as well as re-embraced his own, the atmosphere was considerably better in the Von …Georg, Maria and the children climbed almost every peak, up and down, left to right, it was tiresome. The children themselves couldn't bear to walk any further, Friedrich's feet began to blister, Brigitta was thirsty and Kurt, being the growing boy he is, was facing hunger pains. Another sound of music/Annie crossover the Von Trapps start a new life in America and their family adventures and their friendship with the Warbucks family Rated: K - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 9 - Words: 17,203 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 4 - Updated: 5/31/2019 - Published: 3/9/2019 Confidence. Their breakfast had gone stone-cold, but with all the excitement, no one noticed. She'd expected him to wait until the end of the meal, but they'd barely been seated when the Captain – Georg, Maria reminded herself, Georg - had made his announcement. "Children. Baroness Schrader has returned to Vienna.You are seventeen going on eighteen, I'll depend on you. She finished singing and they danced around the gazebo and soon found themselves really enjoying the other. They finished the dance sitting at either end of the gazebo. They looked at each other, into each other's eyes. They both got up and danced towards each other until their faces were ... When the sun tickled her face the next morning, Maria awoke with a start from a deep sleep. She tried to get her bearings, but it took a moment until she could determine where she was. She laid back on her pillow, closed her eyes once more and let the memories of last night flood her mind. And what a night it was, she thought.The first bomb fell and for a short moment it was like a calm before a storm. Yet when it landed on a building only blocks away and its bricks and foundation crashed to the ground, everything changed. The fatal weapons slammed all around Schaffhausen, destroying property and taking lives in a matter of seconds.Her nipples tightened desperately harder as he gently rubbed them between his index fingers and thumbs, enjoying the sound of her whimpers. Maria reached back and gripped the sides of his trousers, yanking his his body into hers, her backside cradling his hips and causing him to give a stuttered grunt. Disclaimer: I do not own The Sound of Music, or any of the characters. No infringement is intended. "And now then, these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13. Chapter 1: The sun steadily rose over the mountains and spilled into Maria's open window and across her face.The Captain carefully approached his lake wearing a pair of swim trunks that he had almost forgotten he owned. He hadn't been swimming in a long time and wondered that they still fit him perfectly. Apparently his body hadn't changed very much in 5 years. He spotted Maria in the center of the lake and quickly dove in. When it comes to enjoying music or watching movies, there’s nothing more frustrating than distorted sound. Whether you’re experiencing crackling, buzzing, or a muffled audio output...With Your Whole Heart, a sound of music fanfic | FanFiction. With Your Whole Heart. Until today, Maria thought she'd entirely forgotten how to cry. For so many years, she'd carefully hidden her feelings behind a cheerful smile, not letting the hurt, fear and anger show. As a child, she hadn't wanted to give her brutal uncle the satisfaction of ...Metallica, one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time, has left an indelible mark on the music industry with their aggressive sound and captivating stage presence. B...Fraulein Maria, the children's governess and the reason for them reconnecting as a family, seemed unusually subdued. During mealtimes, her voice would often rise above the noise of the children as she tried to contain their enthusiasm. But not today. He found he missed hearing her in the background..