This chapter will probably include the fastest romantic development in this story, who am I kidding, it's not XD. Anyways, please overlook what happens at the beginning. My reason is that they're already pretty close, so it makes sense, I hope. Enjoy this chapter!
Bel
"Good morning Mama and Papa, would you like some tea?"
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"Bel!"
Purity shouted what assumed to be the girl's name and ran up to her for a hug. Bel reciprocated with a little less enthusiasm than her big sister, though it doesn't mean she didn't enjoy it.
"I'm so happy they sent you here after me! I mean don't get me wrong, nothing against the others, but still!"
"Same here, though I was wondering how is it here with Papa?"
"It's fun, I get to hang out with Dad and have Mama Belfast's cooking!"
"Wait, you're me and Bel's daughter?" she looks exactly like Belfast, and he clearly heard her say mama and papa, but he needed her confirmation.
"Uh yeah, I do resemble Mama, don't I?"
"Well, you do, it's just I never thought this would happen."
It wasn't an insult by any means, the Commander does find Belfast to be an extremely beautiful and well-mannered woman. But he thought she would always keep their relationship at a professional level. Not that he never entertained the idea of settling down with her, same goes to Belfast as well. He looked over to Belfast for her input, but she seemed to be in a daze.
"I GOT WITH HIM! WE GOT MARRIED! WE HAVE A DAUGHTER!" she was having an internal episode of happiness.
"Uh Bel, you ok?" he asked while waving his hand in front of her face.
She turned towards him, giving him a big smile, then proceeds to tackle him to the ground. Kissing him on the lips and all over his face.
"I LOVE YOU MASTER!" she laughed out happily while hugging him.
"ALRIGHT I GET IT, I GET IT! NOW PLEASE GET OFF ME!" his daughters giggling at the situation.
After convincing her to let go for a few minutes, she finally let up. Realizing her reaction, she profusely apologized with a blush on her face. He laughed it off with a blush of his own, coughing, he turned towards Bel.
"Anyways, nice to meet you Bel, but I guess I don't have to introduce yourself as I'm your dad."
"That's right Papa, but I guess I should introduce myself. I'm Bel, the second oldest of your daughters. I like cooking, sweets, and my sisters!"
"At least she didn't inherit Bel's composure issue." the Commander mused; he didn't mean any malice by it of course.
Looking at the clock, it was nearing 9:30, they needed to work on the documents quickly or it'll pile up more tomorrow.
"We need to start work now, can you both go over there to hang out until lunch?"
"Sure thing Dad!"
"Ok."
Walking towards his desk, he started signing and reviewing documents as Belfast helped him organize it. Looking at the tea Bel prepared, he tried some. It was cold by now, but it still tastes good.
"Looks like you taught her well in the future." he complimented Belfast.
Belfast's face flushed, but she didn't comment and continued working.
3 hours later...
Working for 3 hours and taking some breaks in between, it was finally lunch time. Signaling to them it was lunch, they went to the kitchen in the command building. Belfast told them she'll prepare some sandwiches, Bel wanted to help, Belfast smiled at her daughter's enthusiasm. Both went into the kitchen as the Commander and Purity waited outside.
"Now that one of your other sisters showed up, can you tell me about the others?"
"I can tell you their names and personality, but not their moms."
"Fine with me."
"I'll go in order from oldest to youngest then, there's me, Bel, the third is Emilia, she keeps us in check despite not being the oldest. Yuki is the fourth oldest, she clings to us a lot, but it's fine, and she likes head pats. Then there's Ako and Monika, they were born on the same day, but Ako's older. Both of them likes to tease us all. Ava is the second youngest, she's kind and dislikes when we fight, though that rarely happens. Zeppy's the youngest, we like to protect her and stuff as we're her older sisters, but she can throw some rather destructive fits sometimes."
"Hmm."
"What is it?"
"Zeppy...Zeppy... Is one of my wives Graf Zeppelin by any chance?"
"...maybe?"
He raised an eyebrow, as to say 'I know you're hiding something'.
She sighed at his persistence.
"Fine, she is, but how'd you figure it out?"
"Well, me and Belfast had Bel, basically a shortened version of Belfast. So, Zeppelin to Zeppy, it makes sense. Never thought she'd be my wife though."
"Yeah, Mama Graf can be cold sometimes, but she's really nice most of the time."
"Glad to see she changes for the better in the future."
"Now that you know, you going to do anything about it?"
"It's best not to force a relationship, it comes naturally. But us getting together in the future means that I don't have to worry, even if it'll be a pain for her to open up."
Chatting for a little more, Belfast and Bel finished preparing lunch, the sandwiches were simple but delicious. The lunch was simple, but they were getting cake afterwards after anyways, so a light lunch suited the situation. Finishing lunch, they walked to the plaza, some did a double take when they saw Bel with them, but they made it to the shop in relative peace. It was one of those shops with an open storefront, you order and sit in the plaza to enjoy your food. Knocking on the counter, KGV came out of the kitchen to greet them.
"Good afternoon Commander and Belfast. What would you like to order?"
"Good afternoon to you too George, don't worry about me, they'll order first."
"They?"
Peering over the counter, George saw Purity and Bel. She was there when he announced Purity being on the base, Bel was new. But she needed to get their orders first before questioning the Commander. Putting on a smile, she prepared to get their orders.
"Hello ladies, what would you like to order?"
"I want a cheesecake!"
"I'll take a slice of vanilla cake."
"And what would you like Belfast?"
"I'll have a strawberry shortcake please."
"I'll be fine with a slice of dark chocolate mousse cake."
"Still not a big fan of real sweets yet?" George asked in a knowing tone.
"Nah, too much sugar. Plus, dark chocolate has a balance of bitter and sweet."
"Not much of a cook, but an excellent foodie." George laughed.
"Ouch, didn't have to rub that in my face." he feigned a hurt expression, but laughed with George.
Getting their cakes, they sat down; Purity sat with Bel and Belfast with the Commander. Seeing as there's no one around, George called out for Dunkerque to take orders if anyone comes by while she talks to the Commander.
"Hey Commander, I'd like to ask something."
"What is it George?"
"When you introduced Purity yesterday, you never told us that there's more coming to the past."
"So you're basically asking about Bel."
"That's what her name is? She looks awfully like Belfast here, is she..."
"Yep, she's me and Belfast's daughter."
"Oh, and how did she react to it?" George looked at Belfast.
"Well..." she started blushing about what happened this morning.
"She tackled me and kissed me all over the face while hugging me." the Commander said in a deadpan tone, clearly traumatized by the event. But secretly enjoying it since it's a side of Belfast buried under all the layers of composure and professionalism.
"Master! I said I was sorry about this morning, so please don't tell Miss George more than what is necessary!" Belfast was doing her best at reprimanding him, but blushed from embarrassment.
"Then what about when you yelled 'I love you master' at the top of your lungs?" he asked in a teasing tone.
The shade on Belfast's face deepened another crimson hue.
"T-that...Hmph."
She pouted and turned away, angrily shoving cake into her mouth, the Commander chuckled at her reaction. (Just imagine an angry and pouty chibi Belfast stabbing cake and shoving it into her mouth)
"Hehe, well have fun you two." George waved at them before leaving.
At the other table, the sisters were enjoying their cake, until Purity took half of Bel's.
"Hey, no fair! Why'd you take my cake?"
"What? I didn't take your cake." Purity tried her best to say through a mouthful of cake while not spitting it out from laughter.
"If you want to play it that way, fine." Bel angrily murmured.
She took half of Purity's cheesecake and shoved it into her mouth, Purity retaliated back. They exchanged jabs of their forks, in the end, both cakes were gone. Angrily glaring at each other, they started laughing at the mess on each other's face, before breaking into a mix of coughing and laughter. The Commander watched from his table, enjoying that his two daughters get along just fine, despite their differences. In the middle of another bite, the telltale sound of artillery fire shook the plaza, the PA system coming to life with the blares of the sirens.
"ATTENTION, SIREN PURIFIER HAS BREACHED SHORELINE DEFENSES! THOSE AROUND, GET READY FOR SORTIE!"
"Oh man..."