timeline: This story takes place between CD2D and Lost Galaxy.
summary: Andros lost Ashley. Now he's come back for her, but a surprise is waiting for him once he finds her.
hi; Thanks for reviewing and I changed the third fourth problem, thanks for telling me.
Better Late Than Never
Chapter 14: The After Party
Everybody made their way into the community centre. A stage had been set up by Zhane for Jeff and his band who would provide some music. Ashley went to stand on it and the girls gathered before her. She turned around and took one more look at her bouquet, before throwing it over her shoulder.
When she turned around Cassie was holding the bouquet in her hands. Ashley smiled and stepped down from the stage passing Jeff who stepped up.
"I know you all can't wait to dance, but I have to ask you to just listen to the first song."
Everyone looked at each other, but took a seat as the band started to play.
(Insert 'Butterfly Kisses e-mail me for the chapter with lyrics.)
Everybody applauded.
"May I now invite the bride and groom dance their first dance as a married couple?" Jeff grinned.
Andros got up from his seat next to Ashley and bowed to her, holding his hand out.
"May I have this dance?" He asked, looking her in the eye.
Ashley smiled and took his hand. Andros let her to the dance floor as the band started to play 'Glory of Love' from Chicago. Halfway through the song the others joined them.
After the song ended everyone switched partners.
"I can't believe my little girl is married." Mr. Hammond smiled at Ashley who was his dance partner.
"Just wait until Jeff leaves home permanently. At least with me you got time to get used to it." Ashley laughed.
"Jeff lives in a dorm, I think that will give me time to get used to him leaving home."
"Might be, but you just have to call and he's home."
"Good point."
A few feet away Andros was dancing with his sister.
"So how does it feel to be a married man?" Kerone joked.
"Wonderful. How does it feel to have a sister?"
"Great."
"I really owe you, Kerone."
"Why?"
"If you hadn't encouraged me to look for Ashley, we wouldn't be here today."
"No problem, Andros. Your happiness is all the thanks I need."
"It's nice having my little sister looking out for me." Andros laughed.
"I'm just returning the favour, big brother."
The song ended.
"I'm going to sit down for a moment. My feet are killing me. Why did I want a child again?"
Andros laughed and pointed to Armin and Paige.
"Look over there and you know."
When Kerone looked where Andros had pointed Ashley had joined her children and picked up Armin.
"Thanks, I needed that. Now, I think I'll keep my sister company for a while."
"You do that." Andros smiled and left to find his friend.
Kerone walked to Ashley and as soon as she reached her, she lowered herself in a chair.
"Hey."
"Hey." Ashley greeted. "Sore feet?"
"Yeah, pregnancy is murder."
"But it's worth it." Ashley smiled, hugging her son.
Kerone pulled her niece onto her lap.
"I guess, but sometimes I just wish it was over, you know?"
"Less than three months, Kerone. You'll pull through."
"Or not."
"Kerone!"
"Just joking." Kerone smiled innocently. "So, sister, how are you feeling?"
Ashley looked at her and laughed.
"Will you believe me if I say relieved?"
"Yes."
"I was so nervous, I didn't think I would be able to utter a word when I needed to take my vow."
"Welcome to the club. You know, that was beautiful what you said back there."
"Thanks, I really didn't know what to say, but when I needed to take my vow the words just flowed out of my mouth."
"When I married Zhane the vow I took was entirely different from the one I had prepared. I just said the first thing that sprang to my mind."
Kerone looked down as her baby kicked. Paige surprised her by putting her little hands on her swollen belly. The baby kicked again and Paige giggled.
"Well, your baby is already entertaining its cousin." Ashley laughed.
Kerone smiled and stroked Paige's soft hair.
"I hope my child is like your two. They truly are adorable."
For the rest of the day everybody, laughed, danced, ate, and drank, but all good things must come to an end, so when the evening fell everybody returned to their beds, wishing it didn't have to end so soon, but glad it did, because they were exhausted.
A/N: Luckily this doesn't mean my story ended, yet. Hope you liked it. Please review.