Afterwards Part 2 Chapter 1

"Botan hurry up we're already late" yelled Keiko.

"I'm coming" the blue haired woman yelled back. Keiko stood by the door with one hand on her hip and the other on the door knob. She tapped her foot impatiently, and heaved a sigh when Botan finally walked out of her room.

"I swear I have to pee every ten minutes nowadays" Botan said.

Keiko replied "I hear pregnancies tend to do that."

"Let's go, I can't wait to see my dress" Botan said excitedly. And with that the two girls were off. Even thought their destination wasn't far they had decided earlier to drive it would be easier considering Botan's current condition. The two girls arrived at the Bridal Shop within a few minutes.

"Will Shizuru and Yukina be coming too?" asked Botan.

"Yes, they should be here shortly" replied Keiko.

Keiko got out of the car first and walked around to help Botan heave herself out of the car. Once Botan had extracted herself from the vehicle they entered the shop where they were greeted warmly. The shopkeeper chatted with them briefly until Shizuru and Yukina walked in. Botan soon found herself enveloped in a group hug.

"How do you feel?" asked Shizuru.

"Fine, I'm more tired now and I have to pee all the time but I feel great" Botan replied.

"You look wonderful" Yukina said.

"Thanks" Botan replied.

The girls were led by the shopkeeper to a comfortable seating area and Botan was whisked away. While Botan was getting ready the other girls chatted idly until Yukina said "Oh my god Botan you look gorgeous!" The others turned and gasped when they saw her walking towards them in a long flowing gown a huge smile on her face.

"You look beautiful" Keiko said as the others nodded in agreement.

"Really?" Botan said questioningly.

"Of course, Kurama will be speechless when he sees you in that dress" said Yukina.

"Yeah, he won't be able to keep his hands off you" Shizuru added with a wink.

'That had never been a problem' Botan thought to herself as she rubbed her expanding stomach.

"I still can't believe it's been almost 8 months" Botan said.

"Yes, time sure does fly by" Keiko said and with that comment the girls fell silent until Botan gasped, in an instant the three girls were on their feet running to her to make sure she was alright.

"Botan, are you ok?" they asked at once.

"Oh, yes I'm fine, the baby just kicked really hard is all" the three girls sighed in relief.

"Ladies let's get out of here I'm starved" Botan said as she turned to go and change back into her normal clothes. The others just laughed and sat down to wait for her.