Here's a revised version of this chapter, as the last version was well received, but still felt kinda rushed. I hope you enjoy the revised version.

Not First, but Appreciated

Commander's residence...

A young girl stood in front of the Commander's door, contemplating on whether to knock or seek someone else. Making up her mind, she gently knocked the door twice.

*Knock *Knock

"Just wait a moment, I'll be right there!"

Chairs and dishes could be heard from the kitchen/dining room, then footsteps stopping in front of the door.

"Hello?" the Commander opened the door to see no one there.

"Ugh, I swear, if it's you Saratoga, you're on cleaning duty in the cafeteria again."

There wasn't a response, a tug made him look down to see a blonde girl with plum-colored eyes who looks strangely like Z23. Before she had a chance to say anything, the Commander put up his hand to stop her.

"Before you say anything, you're me and Nimi's daughter, aren't you?"

"Very good deduction skills Papa, what gave it away? Was it perhaps my looks, my eyes, my hair, or the fact that I look like Mama?" she said sarcastically.

"All of the above. And yes, the biggest giveaway was how much you look like Nimi."

"All my sisters look like their mamas, but I digress. I'm Emilia, and I want you to take me to meet Mama."

"Don't you want to talk to me first? Your sisters were much more welcoming of me."

"We'll chat after I meet Mama, and plus, I already know a lot about you."

"I guess you have a point, but I can't exactly take you to her right now, she's tutoring till 10:30."

"I can wait, I'll talk with my sisters in the meantime."

Before he could interject, she walked past him into the house, turning back, she looked at him.

"I live here in the future you know."

Groaning, he walked back in with her, Purity instantly bearing down upon her younger sister when she was in sight.

"It's so nice to see you Emilia, how's my little sis doing?"

"Put me down Purity, you know how I don't like hugs."

"Oh, sorry bout that, it's just so nice to see you!"

Brushing her dress of creases, Bel came over, a bit hesitant on what to do. Emilia reluctantly opened her arms for a hug, both embraced, though with a bit more reserve. Belfast and Purifier walked over to see what was going on.

"Hey, she looks just like the 'Blonde Dynamite'."

"Excuse me, what did you say?"

"I'm talking about that blonde girl who always seem to hang around you during battle, Commander. She goes the extra mile when you are in danger, plus she packs a punch despite her size, hence the dynamite part." Purifier explained.

"She does look like Miss Z23, care to explain dear?"

"Bel, I know you're not...stupid. She's clearly my daughter, Purity's practically stuck to her."

"I know, just wanted to see you embarrassed at the fact, I'm disappointed." she said with mock disapproval and a smug grin.

"Yeah yeah, laugh it up, should I remind you of how you reacted when Bel broke the news?"

This instantly turned her smug expression into a blushing pout, how the tables have turned.

"I'm never going to live that down, aren't I?'

"No you're not." he gave her a quick peck on the lips.

"Anyways, we'll stay here till 10:30 to tell Nimi as she's tutoring. You hungry? Belfast made more than enough extras."

"Sure, I'll always eat Mama Belfast's cooking."

The sisters chatted about random topics as they ate.

An hour and a half later...

"Hey, we're heading out now."

"Take care then dear." Belfast said from the kitchen.

"Wait! Can I have a goodbye kiss?" Purifier asked with a grin.

"Alright, come here. You too Belfast." he opened his arms for an overly enthusiastic Purifier. Giving her a quick peck on the lips as well as for Belfast, he left for the academy with Emilia. On their walk to the academy, he noticed that Emilia occasionally looks up at him.

"You know, you keep on looking at me."

"Oh, es tut mir leid."

"It's fine, if you want to ask something, just ask."

"You don't seem that shocked, why is that?"

"I've seen two of my daughters from the future within about a day of each other. I almost got trampled trying to run away from a crowd this morning, and was on the receiving end of a killing prank, also from this morning."

"Interesting... another question, what do you think of Mama?"

"What do I think of Nimi? I can't exactly describe it, she's someone I'd trust with my life. I do love her, but she always seems to avoid me when I get too close."

"I'll take it as a positive response, though you need to work on the latter."

"I will, can't jeopardize your existence." he chuckled quietly.

Not finding any merit to his joke, she stopped with the questions until they reached the academy. As it's the weekend, it was sparsely filled except for people here for the tutoring. Arriving at Z23's class, he lightly knocked the doorframe to let her know he's here.

"Guten morgen Kommandant, what're you doing here on a weekend?"

"I can ask you the same as it's a day to relax, but I digress. You have a visitor."

Emilia came out from behind the Commander's leg and walked up to Z23, examining her. Going around, she looked Z23 up and down, stopping behind her. Without warning, she gently shoved Z23 which caught her off guard. Falling towards the Commander, he quickly caught her in his arms.

"What was that for!?"

"You don't seem uncomfortable in his arms Mama, try kissing him."

"What?" they both responded at the same time.

"I said to kiss him Mama."

"K-kommandant, who is this girl, and why is she calling me mama and telling us to k-kiss?"

"It's going to be hard to believe, but she's our daughter from the future."

"S-she's our... daughter?" she mumbled out repeatedly.

"Nimi?"

Looking down, Z23 was a blushing mess, any coherent and rational thoughts were scrambled in a rush of ecstasy and embarrassment. The more she thought about it, the worse it got, eventually leading to M-Rated territory. Quickly shaking her head, she bolted out of the room.

"Nimi, wait!" he tried to grab her, but she was too quick.

"Good going there Papa."

"You started it!"

"Mama's easily embarrassed about displays of affection in public or private. I just wanted to see how she'd react. You both clearly haven't been as intimate as I thought you were."

"I don't want to serve a sentence with Ark Royal, thank you very much." he scoffed.

"That's a justifiable reason, though you should probably go after her."

"Yeah, I'm on it." he ran after Z23.

"Good luck with Mama, Papa."

Z23...

Catching up to Z23, she was sat on a bench near the beach. Slowly approaching her as to make sure she didn't run off again, the Commander sat down next to her. A few moments pass with nothing said, both were at a loss of words. Deciding to break the silence, he needed to be the one to ask first.

"How are you taking this in?"

…

She sighed.

"I'm not saying I'm unhappy about being married to you Kommandant. But... it's embarrassing how many times I've fantasized about this happening. Though I'm aware there are other girls more mature and more suited to your needs. It's just hard to logically think why you'd choose me. I'm in no way as beautiful as Prinz or Spee, or as strong and brave as Bismarck. I'm just me, a destroyer without a name."

"C'mon, don't sell yourself short Nimi, you're perfect just the way you are. Many people look up at you for your intelligence and level head. You're a great strategist as well as resourceful. You bear the responsibilities of your sisters despite them being able to that themselves. You were the one who kept me motivated at the beginning." he countered.

"Thanks for the compliment, but Kommandant, are you saying it out of the kindness of your heart, or are you saying it out of love?"

"Both, I do love you, Nimi."

"Are you saying that because Emilia said so? Or are yo- what're you doing Kommandant?" he caressed her face as he leaned closer.

"They say actions are louder than words, I plan to prove it."

"You woul-mph!"

Quickly capturing her lips with his, she melted into the kiss. Her worries of being unable to fit his standards faded away as they held each other. All the suppressed emotions she held down surfaced, desperate to taste him. He reciprocated in kind, their tongues danced with inexperience, but the passion made up for it all. Finally breaking apart, they both gasped for air; foreheads touching.

"Did I get my point across now?"

"Yes, yes you did. I- I love you Kommandant."

"I love you too Nimi."

"You could've done and said that sooner, Kommandant."

"Emilia said the same thing, but I said I didn't want to share a cell with Ark."

"Fair point, though I can explain to Enterprise."

Their moment was ruined by the sound of a camera, it was Gridley; Enterprise was next to her.

"Aw yeah, got another scoop worthy picture! See ya later Commander!"

Z23 covered her face with her beret, the Commander just sighed.