its here, yes i am updating more than usual. be proud of me.
This was it, the day was here. It was very warm and light when Misao was awakened with a knock. She groaned and mumbled something incoherent. Morning couldn't possibly be here already. But a look out her window told her differently. She sat up and mentally tried to convince herself that nothing of interest was happening today. She was doing great until Okon knocked and announced she needed to eat something and get ready.
She stood and exited the room quietly. She didn't go to the kitchen as instructed, but instead she made her way to Kaoru's room and knocked. Kaoru opened the door surprised.
"Misao-chan, shouldn't you be getting ready for your wedding?" She asked quietly, obviously because Kenshin was still sound asleep.
"I can't escape my nervousness, Kaoru, do you have time to talk?" She was deeply hoping for one of Kaoru's conversations, it at least made up for her lacking skill in cooking. Kaoru nodded, pulled on a light kimono and walked with Misao. They grabbed some tea from the kitchen and sat on the porch.
"What bothers you so this morning?" She took a sip of tea.
"I read a note last week in Okina's office..." She proceeded to inform Kaoru about the note that Aoshi left Okina. Reading it had been strange enough, but remembering her made her feel anxious and she had yet to know why. Kaoru thought quietly.
"This note is what bothers you, I find that quite odd since I can find nothing strange except for the fact Aoshi would volunteer for marriage, its surprising." She spoke softly. Misao had to agree, he barely did anything nowadays and marriage came as a huge shock. Misao glanced at the sun and sighed.
"Sumimasen, Kaoru, I have a wedding to get ready for." She stood and walked to where Okon and Omasu were waiting impatiently. After arguing for five minutes, the irritated trio decided they were probably going to be late. When they were done, Misao was dressed in an elaborate, calico kimono with reds clashing sensually with oranges, purples, and greens. Misao had her hair down, and it was tied with a red ribbon. She had red paint on her lips, but her face they left normal, feeling white would just make it look, for lack of a better word, corny.
A striking blue carriage pulled up and Misao was escorted inside with Kenshin and Kaoru. She sat and gently massaged the brilliant white orchids she had been given. Kaoru smiled at her encouraging and she felt herself ease slightly. The carriage came to a halt, Kenshin and Kaoru stepped out first. Kenshin held his hand out for Misao to take as she walked out of the carriage. Kaoru took the flowers daintily and handed them back to Misao when she was out of the carriage safely.
The wedding took place in a field with many people standing around. Men accompanied by geishas that had far superior looks she could never hope to achieve. Ahead of her was Aoshi. He was not smiling, but then again, was she expecting him to, it was his wedding day too. He wore a matching male kimono and held out his hand when she made her way to him. She took it cautiously and felt her hand instantly warm pleasurably. She was vaguely aware of Soujiro off to the side but she avoided looking, she needed to concentrate. They walked to the alter and kneeled, thus was custom. The monk read off the vows and they repeated lines.
"I so forth Misao, ask you to accept my heart, soul, mind and body, for it is what I have to give."
"I accept Aoshi, and may I be your companion through rough times and your wife forever."
They both drank from a goblet of wine and the monk pronounced them married and told them to kiss. Misao hesitated, but Aoshi looked at her, tipped her head back and captured her lips in a sweet kiss that made Misao's heart thump uncontrollably. Tingles ran up and down her spine and her breath was caught. She found herself kissing him back with heat and passion. He pulled away slowly and stood, alot of applause was heard as the newlyweds walked down the 'aisle' that had been made for them. Misao felt so lost was Aoshi separated himself from the group and Misao was bombarded with many females who commented on her kimono and were trying to discuss regular wife things. Misao accepted it, this was her new world, her change. She had yet to decide whether for the better or for worse would it change
yay, i actually liked this chapter better than the others. i thought everyone would enjoy some discription, the last chapter is next, and trust me, you wont be disappointed.
and todays my birthday, yay again, lol. my sweet sixteen, muah, hope you all enjoy.
