Hinata smoothed her dress over her small baby-bump. 15 week with twins and you could still barely tell. Unless you saw her profile. She looked at herself in her full length mirror as TenTen fixed the ribbon that tied in the back.

"Hinata-chan, you look so beautiful." she said in awe.

Hinata smiled.

"Thank you, TenTen-chan."

Ino came over and put a hand on Hinata's shoulder.

"Yeah, you look fantastic! " she praised.

Hinata looked at herself in the mirror again. She looked stunning. Her dress was sleeveless and knee length. The bodice had pink and cream ribbons weaved in a criss-cross pattern and a cluster of little lavender and white tulle flowers in a bunch at the top right. The skirt was plain and loosely pleated and had two layers of tulle under it; one lavender and one white. Her hair looked very complicated. She had five braids that went back from her bangs and into a braided bun. Then the rest of her hair fell out of the bun in loose curls like a black waterfall. A small white gold tiara was set in front of the bun and from it sprung three layers of white tulle that made up her veil. The first layer was enough to cover just her eyes, the second covered her entire face, and the last hung over her hair and went down to her mid-back. She had on white 1/2 inch open heels that laced up to her mid calf with white ribbon. She had on a white gold necklace that

branched out like a chandelier on her neck. It had small purple amethyst teardrops in the gaps. She wore white silk gloves that went up to just under her elbows; the tops of which were tied with long lavender ribbons. All bought by her father. Hinata felt like a princess.

Sakura sat on Hinata's bed, feeling incredibly awkward. The last thing she had expected was for Hinata to ask her to be a bridesmaid. When she asked, Sakura had wanted to punch her in the face. Then she figured that Hinata had no idea how Saukura felt about Naruto. She couldn't say no. If she did, she'd be the one that would look like a jerk. So, she just tried her best to smile and be as supportive as she could. She got up and fixed Hinata's veil.

"Here, this is a little crooked. Lemme fix it for you." she said nicely.

The idea of ripping the veil off and tearing the dress apart flashed through Sakura's mind. She pushed it away. She couldn't ruin the wedding. Naruto and Hinata would never forgive her. What's more, Tsunade would never forgive her, and that was a very scary thought.

Shizune came in carrying a beautiful bouquet of white calla lilies, purple lisianthus, lilac lisianthus, and white lily of the valley. It was all wrapped in white silk and tied with a single lavender ribbon. She handed it to Hinata.

"Here you go, Hinata-sama. " she said.

Hinata reach over and grabbed the bouquet. She put it up to her face and inhaled deeply. She sighed.

"Is this really happening? Am I really getting married?" She said dreamily.

Ino, TenTen, and Shizune laughed. Sakura laughed awkwardly. Maid-of-Honor Kurenai came in with a bright smile on her face.

"Oh, Hinata-chan! You look stunning!" She said as she circled around her.

She picked up Hinata's hand and placed her own over it.

"How are you feeling? Nervous?"she asked

Hinata smiled nervously.

"Terrified. And a little queasy. And VERY hungry. But that might just be the kids." she said.

Kurenai laughed.

"Or the fact that you haven't eaten anything all day."

Everyone laughed. Hanabi poked her head in.

"Everyone's ready." she said.

Hinata tensed up. She looked at Kurenai desperately. Kurenai gave a knowing smile.

"We'll be right there. Ladies, can I get a few moments alone with the lucky girl?" She asked.

All the girls nodded and slowly shuffled out.

"Two minutes." Shizune warned before closing the door.

Kurenai led Hinata over to her bad and sat down with her.

"This is the part where the mother sits down and gives the bride some ancient wife-to-be wisdom."

Hinata looked down at her hands sadly. Kurenai continued.

"Now, of course, we both know I'm not your mom. And I would never try to replace her either. But I feel like your mother in many ways. I've watched you grow and learn. I've been there with you, helping you discover who you are. I've seen you grow in so many ways. And I want you to know that I am so proud of the beautiful woman you've become."

She gently lifted Hinata's head. Both women had tears in their eyes. Pregnancy made wedding much more tearful. Kurenai looked Hinata in the eyes.

"And I know your mother would be very proud too." She said tenderly.

The brim of Hinata's tears spilled over the rim of her eye lid and slid halfway down her rosy cheek. Kurenai gently brushed it away.

"Now, are you ready to become Hinata Uzumaki?" she asked.

Hinata nodded and threw her arms around Kurenai's neck. Kurenai patted her back gently. The the two stood up and Kurenai escorted Hinata out of her room.

The wedding was set up in the garden at the main Hyuuga house. Kurenai led Hinata to the back door. They passed the entire wedding party until they came to Hiashi. He was dressed in a black and white kimono. Kurenai handed Hinata to him and went back to her place in the procession. Hiashi smiled and offered his elbow up. Hinata looped her hand under and rested it on her father's forearm. He pulled Hinata's veil over her face gently. He leaned down and whispered in her ear.

"I'm love you, Hinata-chan. " he whispered.

Hinata's eyes watered. It was the first time she had heard that from her father in the longest time. She quickly wiped the tears away as the music started. Her father opened the door. The garden was beautiful. Purple and white flower pedals covered the entire ground. Purple and white ribbons hung from every branch in every tree. And, waiting under a purple and white flower arch, was Naruto in a deep purple kimono trimmed with white. Hinata's heart fluttered furiuosly. Everyone stood and watched her as she walked down the aisle with her father. For one moment, everything in the world was perfect.

How quickly perfect could become a disaster.

Hinata heard a wizzing sound and then flet a sharp pain in her back. She gasped and dropped her bouquet. About fifteen people rushed for Hinata at the same time. One of them was Kurenai. The rest wer all strangers. Hiashi swore.

"The Koizumi clan." he growled.