With more family in the mix it is getting larger. What happens when Prinz Eugen gets back?

Enjoy.

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The next two days were passing by smoothly. Clovis and his new unofficial sister Ella were getting along just nicely. Bismarck and Friedrich stayed in the Captain's Quarters still revising over and over the treaty to extend outwards. Now all they needed to do was wait for the fleet to get back with the report. After watching over an island controlled by Sakura Empire, they were planning to stay near their base for a short time before heading back. In doing so, Prinz Eugen would do some observation while her sister and other units would check out the landscape and spend time with Sakura Empire ships. Some stronger than others. There were a few to keep watch on. 

Finally Clovis sat back down in his seat after rewriting for the umpteenth time as Bismarck and Friedrich would go over it. Stretching his hand and hoping that this was it. He went slowly to double check the errors on all accounts. Thinking that he put in a quality job. He sipped on some coffee and was awaiting a positive response. 

"Tis not bad." Said Bismarck sliding it across the table.

"Not bad!?" Gasped Clovis.

"I am kidding. Remarkable. When we have the confirmation from the fleet getting back will gather the proper intel and go after what we want. Do you agree?" Asked Bismarck. 

"Yes I do." Nodded Clovis. 

"Alright. Now what do we do next?" Asked Friedrich holding Elle.

Clovis looked at his watch. "It's one o'clock. Shall we think lunch? I think we spend a good time in this room doing our bests to get it right. And now let's feast after working so hard the last three days. How about it." Clovis got up from his chair. "Ella, what are you thinking?"

"Bacon cheeseburger!" She chimed.

"Why not?" Smiled Clovis petting the top of the little girl's head.

A knock came to the door. This was a surprise. Who could it be? But since it would be four days it just might be a ship returning from Sakura Empire.

"You may proceed." Answered Bismarck from the office.

"Hello." The door opened up. The room was a better place now that there was shining twin tails thanks to the glistening sun from the windows. "Liebling oh I have missed you. Pardon me Bismarck and Friedrich." She walked over to give Clovis a kiss. After three or four days she was long overdue. "How I have missed you."

"Mama!" Cried Ella confused on who this was.

"And who is this? So cute." Prinz Eugen liked seeing a little girl in the quarters. Though curious who she was. 

"Hopefully one day my step sister. Engel, this is U-99. But everyone calls her Ella. Ella, this is hopefully one day my wife." Clovis picked Ella up and brought her to his lover. "Ella here was talking about bacon cheeseburgers as it is a late lunch day. We just finished the proposal."

Prinz smiled. "I see. Shall we go? I am famished myself after that journey. I also wanted to speak to you about those matters at hand. But please Liebling, let us all eat. That's priority one."

"Jah. Indeed so."  

Prinz Eugen and Clovis held hands with Ella staying close to Friedrich and Bismarck following behind them. It was off to the HAAAAMMMMMMBURGAHS! With cheese and bacon. 'Cause, that's just how it is. And with the morning of a hectic morning trying to get everything perfect and hoping the voyage would be back sooner had almost everyone under stress. Little Ella excluded. 

Friedrich found a comforting diner to seat everyone. She was catering to Ella as Clovis happily sat next to Prinz. He was relieved to have his lover back home. Along with that, the Interim Commander was waiting for the nuke of news to land on top of him. He was controlling his breathing and doing his best to keep calm. Though to the beauty on his left at the table, he wasn't doing a great job. 

"You know CJ, you should tell me when so it doesn't get to you." She shook her head.

"I'm see through aren't I?" He sighed.

"Jah. Sorry Liebling."

"I digress. So, I am happy you are home. So what do you have for us. My Spezi and burger can wait."

"There have been double agents for Sakura Empire and the Sirens. There is this informant of the Sirens that is in the shadows. I do not know how Sakura Empire and Iron Blood alone would stand a chance if they turn against us. It would not end well."

"I agree. So even though it is worse than I thought, we send our regards out West and go from there. Now, tell me Engel, do you think my sister is cute?" He pointed over to Ella.

"She is adorable." Smiled Prinz.

"And just think one day Engel. I hope to have this all sorted out. There is an expanded dream on this. I'm setting more goals in this position even though I may not have it much longer. I know my father is recovering slowly and that is why after lunch I am making a move to mend the bonds and do what is the best for this nation. Thanks to Ma and Bismarck I have been able to focus while I have been missing you and put in much work. I wanted everyone back before I made my next move."

"What is in that head of yours Clovis?" Asked Bismarck.

"Let's just say that I'm chess in my mind. My Queen can go anywhere, the Rook needs to watch the diagonal routes, and Pawns aren't always sacrifice pieces."

"Always knew you were smart."

"Indeed so. So after lunch which there is no rush just to let everyone know, we will happily get everything together. And Ma?"

"Yes my child?" Friedrich smiled.

"Call my father and see how he's doing. I think he would love a guest or so. Give him my regards. I'm sure Ella would love an update as well. Tell him not to stress so much otherwise he will become silver instead of gray. And it is gray for a reason."

Prinz Eugen put a hand on your leg. "What are you stirring up Darling? You're plotting something again. Aren't you?"

"Well, you can say that." Chuckled Clovis.

"Well then (FN), let me know. Don't go crazy."

"Like your one to talk Engel."

"Nein!"

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Well, to a point right?

-Rel