Disclaimer: I do not own YYH.
KopyKat: Well, now aren't we all having fun? The event in the last chapter was based on a real life event. My father did the same with my stepmother, except that she got a Sapphire ring as a Christmas present, not as an engagement ring like Botan did. *pumps fist in the air* Go dad! Great inspiration for the story! By the way, the last chapter was the chapter that I was talking about a few chapters back. I forgot what I said though. *sweat drop* Uh, anyway, I will cut it off here (not the fic) & let you guys take over now. (Oh, and sorry if I sound so self-absorbed in my first paragraph about the birthday thing. ^^*)
((A/N: I wish that I knew why I can't do italics. I've tried doing what ff.net said, but it didn't work. Crap!))
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After about a week or two of discussing & planning, the engaged couple decided to have their wedding just after Kurama graduates from college on May 18th. So, they decided to go two days later & make it May 20th (my birthday!).
During the remaining months, they continued dating each other & even went on some trips during vacation. They went to France & took a trip to Ireland only a few weeks later.
((It has now been a little more than a year since the Christmas party.))
Botan got the idea that they should visit the United States, since she had heard so many good things about it.
"Alright, since our next trip will be to America, we have to decide which state we need to go to," Kurama says.
Botan thinks while tapping her chin lightly with her finger, "Let me see... it can't be too slummy now, and good food would be nice. I would also like it to have some attractions."
He looks down on his list of states & begins putting lines through those that don't fit the specifications.
After finishing, he scans the list, "Well, so far, we still have California, Florida, Louisiana, and Hawaii."
The kitsune eyes the list, "From what I've heard, Hawaii has been having some active volcanoes lately. We should steer clear from there for now."
Botan scowls, "Rats! I wanted to try out surfing too."
He looks at her, "Shall I go research these states online?"
The ferrygirl shrugs, "If you want to, I don't want to force you into anything."
Kurama smiles, "Not a problem, it'll only take a few minutes, half an hour at the most."
She nods & he exits the room to go start his research. She busies herself by taking out a deck of cards & begins playing Solitaire to pass away the time. After about 20 minutes, Botan begins getting bored with the card game.
"Botan, come see."
She jumps up & runs towards the computer room, "Coming!"
She arrives & looks at the computer screen, "What did you need me to see Kurama?"
He glances up at her before returning his eyes to the computer screen, "I've already checked out sites on California & Florida. They've both got either a Disneyland or a Disneyworld, but they aren't well known for their food. There would also be an overload of tourists & I'm not exactly comfortable in a large crowd. Here's a site on Louisiana that has been recently updated & it says that they have a Six Flags which at one point had been called Jazzland. Louisiana is also well known for it's great food & marshes. They're also one of the leading producers in sugar & a hot sauce called Tabasco."
Kurama smiles, "I think that we should go there. I would be interested in seeing all of the different kinds of plant life & wildlife out there. We could also go to the Tabasco plant & go on a tour."
Botan smiles brightly, "Yes, that sounds like a swell idea!"
Kurama scrolls down the webpage & finds some more things, "Oh, there's also someplace called the French Quarter in New Orleans. It has different trinkets from different cultures. It's also the 'Hot Spot' for a festival called Mardi Gras, which is sometime around February & March."
She blinks, "Mardi Gras? What is that?"
He looks up at her from his position in the chair, "From what I recall in foreign studies, Mardi Gras is basically one big party. There are floats with people riding on them & the people throw things like a necklace of beads out to a crowd. It's also a good time to get drunk."
Botan grins widely, "Now we all know of a certain someone that would like to get drunk & party."
Kurama chuckles, "Yes, I think Yusuke would enjoy Mardi Gras very much."
"So, Louisiana it is," she says.
He looks at what appears to be a schedule on the page, "Mardi Gras is going to be taking place in early February this year. That means that we will leave in another 2 weeks, which will give me enough time to get the work that I will be missing & complete it."
"And it will give me enough time to get things sorted out with Lord Koenma. He needs to have someone take my place while we're gone," Botan chirps.
Kurama stands up after going offline, "It's all set. The biggest problem that we'll be having is getting our money changed into American money."
Botan stares at him blankly for a few moments, deep in thought, before remembering something, "Do you think that we should ask everyone else if they want to come?"
Kurama considers this & nods, "That would be fine. I already know that Hiei won't be able to since he does not have a passport. As we said before, I'm sure Yusuke would love to come along. Kuwabara would more than likely want to come as well. They are required to pay for themselves however."
Botan grins & holds her hand out to the side, "I'll go deliver the message to them, then I'll go speak with Lord Koenma."
Her oar materializes in her outstretched hand & she gives Kurama a quick hug & kiss before turning into her spirit form. She waves goodbye to him & disappears back to the spirit world.
Kurama glances at his watch & hurries towards where he had left his briefcase, "I've completely lost track of time. It's almost time for my classes to start."
He grabs his briefcase & rushes out the door to attend his afternoon classes.
KopyKat: Well, now aren't we all having fun? The event in the last chapter was based on a real life event. My father did the same with my stepmother, except that she got a Sapphire ring as a Christmas present, not as an engagement ring like Botan did. *pumps fist in the air* Go dad! Great inspiration for the story! By the way, the last chapter was the chapter that I was talking about a few chapters back. I forgot what I said though. *sweat drop* Uh, anyway, I will cut it off here (not the fic) & let you guys take over now. (Oh, and sorry if I sound so self-absorbed in my first paragraph about the birthday thing. ^^*)
((A/N: I wish that I knew why I can't do italics. I've tried doing what ff.net said, but it didn't work. Crap!))
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After about a week or two of discussing & planning, the engaged couple decided to have their wedding just after Kurama graduates from college on May 18th. So, they decided to go two days later & make it May 20th (my birthday!).
During the remaining months, they continued dating each other & even went on some trips during vacation. They went to France & took a trip to Ireland only a few weeks later.
((It has now been a little more than a year since the Christmas party.))
Botan got the idea that they should visit the United States, since she had heard so many good things about it.
"Alright, since our next trip will be to America, we have to decide which state we need to go to," Kurama says.
Botan thinks while tapping her chin lightly with her finger, "Let me see... it can't be too slummy now, and good food would be nice. I would also like it to have some attractions."
He looks down on his list of states & begins putting lines through those that don't fit the specifications.
After finishing, he scans the list, "Well, so far, we still have California, Florida, Louisiana, and Hawaii."
The kitsune eyes the list, "From what I've heard, Hawaii has been having some active volcanoes lately. We should steer clear from there for now."
Botan scowls, "Rats! I wanted to try out surfing too."
He looks at her, "Shall I go research these states online?"
The ferrygirl shrugs, "If you want to, I don't want to force you into anything."
Kurama smiles, "Not a problem, it'll only take a few minutes, half an hour at the most."
She nods & he exits the room to go start his research. She busies herself by taking out a deck of cards & begins playing Solitaire to pass away the time. After about 20 minutes, Botan begins getting bored with the card game.
"Botan, come see."
She jumps up & runs towards the computer room, "Coming!"
She arrives & looks at the computer screen, "What did you need me to see Kurama?"
He glances up at her before returning his eyes to the computer screen, "I've already checked out sites on California & Florida. They've both got either a Disneyland or a Disneyworld, but they aren't well known for their food. There would also be an overload of tourists & I'm not exactly comfortable in a large crowd. Here's a site on Louisiana that has been recently updated & it says that they have a Six Flags which at one point had been called Jazzland. Louisiana is also well known for it's great food & marshes. They're also one of the leading producers in sugar & a hot sauce called Tabasco."
Kurama smiles, "I think that we should go there. I would be interested in seeing all of the different kinds of plant life & wildlife out there. We could also go to the Tabasco plant & go on a tour."
Botan smiles brightly, "Yes, that sounds like a swell idea!"
Kurama scrolls down the webpage & finds some more things, "Oh, there's also someplace called the French Quarter in New Orleans. It has different trinkets from different cultures. It's also the 'Hot Spot' for a festival called Mardi Gras, which is sometime around February & March."
She blinks, "Mardi Gras? What is that?"
He looks up at her from his position in the chair, "From what I recall in foreign studies, Mardi Gras is basically one big party. There are floats with people riding on them & the people throw things like a necklace of beads out to a crowd. It's also a good time to get drunk."
Botan grins widely, "Now we all know of a certain someone that would like to get drunk & party."
Kurama chuckles, "Yes, I think Yusuke would enjoy Mardi Gras very much."
"So, Louisiana it is," she says.
He looks at what appears to be a schedule on the page, "Mardi Gras is going to be taking place in early February this year. That means that we will leave in another 2 weeks, which will give me enough time to get the work that I will be missing & complete it."
"And it will give me enough time to get things sorted out with Lord Koenma. He needs to have someone take my place while we're gone," Botan chirps.
Kurama stands up after going offline, "It's all set. The biggest problem that we'll be having is getting our money changed into American money."
Botan stares at him blankly for a few moments, deep in thought, before remembering something, "Do you think that we should ask everyone else if they want to come?"
Kurama considers this & nods, "That would be fine. I already know that Hiei won't be able to since he does not have a passport. As we said before, I'm sure Yusuke would love to come along. Kuwabara would more than likely want to come as well. They are required to pay for themselves however."
Botan grins & holds her hand out to the side, "I'll go deliver the message to them, then I'll go speak with Lord Koenma."
Her oar materializes in her outstretched hand & she gives Kurama a quick hug & kiss before turning into her spirit form. She waves goodbye to him & disappears back to the spirit world.
Kurama glances at his watch & hurries towards where he had left his briefcase, "I've completely lost track of time. It's almost time for my classes to start."
He grabs his briefcase & rushes out the door to attend his afternoon classes.