*Disclaimer* I do not own Rurouni Kenshin. My imagination isn't that good. This is for entertainment purposes only.
Conclusion
The next morning, Misao slipped out early, to (she thought) avoid getting caught in the same bed as Aoshi. It was almost impossible to do - now that she had him, she didn't want to leave him. But she knew that staying with him through the entire night would have to wait until the day of her marriage. She smiled, thinking of it eagerly.
She thought for certain that she and Aoshi had been quiet as mice. However, their exchange was definitely heard by everyone at the dojo.
Sano was standing by the doorframe when she walked by. He raised one eyebrow, whistled, and said, "I didn't know you were such a wildcat, Weasel!" Yahiko, who was standing behind him, rolled his eyes back and sighed, "Aoshi-sama!" The two of them laughed until they cried.
"I hate you both!" she yelled, hitting them. She nearly pulled out her kunai, but she decided instead to simply get back to her room and avoid everyone else.
Unfortunately, she happened to run into Kaoru, who was on her way to the toilet. She was gifted with a devilish glance.
"Well, did your dreams finally come true last night, my dear?" She said. Misao froze, mortified; then she quickly regained her composure and said, "I'm sure I don't know what you mean, Kaoru."
"Well, I'm sure half of Tokyo knows what I mean," she teased. Misao's face fell a bit. "I didn't mean to bring shame on you, Kaoru," she said. "I know we should probably have waited."
"Absolutely not," said Kaoru. "You've waited for him most of your life. Kenshin told me something yesterday that made perfect sense. He said that you and Aoshi have been married for years, but only you have known it, and Aoshi has just found out. I now know exactly what he means."
Misao smiled at her. "I guess you're right," she said. "Though Aoshi-sama told me yesterday that we are going to be married."
"Oh Misao, is that really true? How wonderful!" Said Kaoru. She gave Misao a huge hug. "I have never been so happy for someone else in my entire life," she said into Misao's shoulder, while embracing her. She then let go. "Come with me," she said.
Misao followed her to what used to be her room before she was married. Kaoru went to a drawer, opened it, and pulled out a package. Inside was an incredibly decorative seven-layer wedding kimono.
"My grandmother made this. My mother was married in it, and so was I. I would be honored if you would wear it at your wedding, too." "Oh thank you so much!" Said Misao. "I am honored to have the opportunity."
"You're also going to need a married couple to help you. Would you like Kenshin and I to do it?" "Well, of course," said Misao. "Who else?"
After hugging Kaoru, she made it back to her room, lay on her futon, and smiled. Her dream was finally coming true. Then, she felt a sudden twinge in her abdomen, and gasped aloud. Kaoru was right! she thought to herself. Except... I am positive that this is a girl.