Figured it out yet?

And wow. Didn't think that this would be so popular. I'm still overwhelmed. I think that I'll go lay down for awhile. zzzz

Chapter Three

My Life is Over

It was well into the night before Inuyasha dragged himself into the old priestess' hut. He was a sight to behold.

Gone was the image of a cocky young male, so full of himself that he could only be right, and everyone else wrong, not worthy enough to be stepped on. Gone was the look of stubbornness, of haughtiness, superiority. Instead, what walked through the entrance was a defeated person, ears flat against his head, shoulders drooping, leaves in his usually immaculate hair, and head bowed. Even his clothes reflected his mood; there were wrinkles, leaves, his clothes were slipping off one shoulder, and it had a dulled look to it, instead of the usual brightness.

He walked over to where his friends were sitting, and flopped down, the very picture of miserable.

"My life is over."

Kagome smiled at him, moving over to comfort him, rubbing small circles on his back. "Ah, come on, Inuyasha! It can't be that bad."

He turned to look at her. Sighing, he repeated himself.

Miroku snorted. "Kagome is right. It's not that bad. A lovely lady all to yourself, bearing your children, warming your bed," he leered at the demon slayer, who was beside him, "keeping you company all night long." His hands, which were resting nicely on his own lap, made their way to Sango for a little demonstration.

"Pervert!"

TWACK

Everyone winced at the sound of Sango hitting the monk. Not that they felt bad for him or anything.

"No, there won't be," Inuyasha said glumly.

"Hmm, what do you mean Inuyasha?" Sango questioned.

"Yeah, Miroku might be perverted, but what he said was basically right, wasn't it?" Kagome titled her head to the side, confused.

"Uhuh! That's not true!" Shippou spoke up, loudly. "It doesn't have to be a girl if a male can have kids!"

The group looked shocked, with their mouths hanging open.

"Wha-what do you mean?"

Shippou sat up straight, proud that he knew something that the others didn't. "Some male demons can have babies, but they are rare. I know 'cause my uncle was able to!"

Kagome blinked. "So, let me get this straight: you are saying that there are male demons out there that can bear children? But are uncommon?"

"Yup!"

They turned to Inuyasha, was still sulking in the corner. He raised his head, feeling their stares. "What do you want?"

Sango shifted slightly, in order to hide her curiosity. "Are you, um, are you getting married to another male?"

"…shut up."

"Are you the kilik or the mima?" Shippou asked. Inuyasha ignored him, muttering inaudibly under his breath.

"The what, Shippou?" Miroku leaned forward, wanting to understand.

"The kilik is the, well, the daddy, and hunts for the family. The mima is the one who carries the kids and stays at home to take care of them," Shippou told them, nodding his head.

Inuyasha reached over, and bopped the fox kit on his head. "Ow!"

"Moron! That's not what they mean!"

Shippou pouted. "Is too! That's what my daddy told me!"

"Well then, Inuyasha. Why don't you tell us what they mean."

"Why would I have to tell you anything, wench!"

"Sit!" Thump. "Are you going to tell me now?"

"Ow." The hanyou pushed himself up from the dent in the floor. "If I don't, will you keep sitting me?"

"You bet I will!"

"Feh. Fine then."

A minute of silence passed, before Kagome reached over and smacked the dog demon. "Talk!"

Inuyasha sighed, and turned his gaze to the side. "The kit got it mostly right, expect for the major part."

"What, being able to get pregnant when one is a male is not the important part!"

"Feh. That is something to be proud of, since you have to be strong in order to be one." He trailed off, sighing again. "No, the important part, the worst part, is that the kilik has control; he makes the decisions, protects the family, enjoys his freedom. Mimas have no say about their life. They just have to follow what their mate says, and hope for the best. They are also considered women, which is why they stay home and raise the kids instead of being able to hunt."

No one talked, trying to wrap their minds around what Inuyasha said, while he gazed out the window, avoiding the others gazes.

"Inuyasha…you're a mima, aren't you?" Kagome was the only one brave enough to say what was on their minds.

"..Yes."

ICUP (sorry, had to put something)

Ha! Another chapter. I'm not too sure if I like it or not. Hmm. Longer than last chapter, shorter than the first. Oh well.

Now, don't fret too badly. I know that this chapter isn't very funny, but keep this chapter in mind for future chapters. I'm sure it'll come back again. At least, I think so. Have barely started the next, not even thought about the fifth. No worries, though. Last day of school was today, so that means… Finals! …and stories, too.

Mistress