A/N: Consider this a crackfic. I just wated to try my hand at this motif, but it's hot and tiring and holy cow, I lost a half-written barks, whuch was better than this one yesterday and didn't type it down back yet.

Human Man

It was a lovely day indeed, one full of soft sunlight, not too hot, with fresh breeze bringing the scent of hay from the outskirts of the village.

The gang was enjoying one of their rare break days. Kagome went to visit her family, Sango and Shippou had some time to take care of their gear, Miroku could meditate in peace, without an irate hanyou dragging him down the road by his leg

Speaking of the hanyou, where was he? Miroku opened one eye and looked around the shade of Kaede's hut. Kaede was there, preparing something in a mortar, Sango was next to her, mixing some powders carefully. Shippou was on the opposite side of the shadowed area, drawing something on a leaf. Miroku could even see Kagome walking down the path, her huge pack overstuffed as always.

But the lack of a hanyou in the picture was pretty obvious.

Kagome didn't look worried about Inuyasha missing when she came to join the gang, so Miroku resumed his meditating.

Until he felt a familiar youki brush against his senses When he opened his eyes now he saw Inuyasha walking towards them from the forest. Hr looked... Different somehow. There was something in his steps as he walked purposefully to join the group, who was now observing him.

It took Miroku a moment to simply watch the look of determination on Inuyasha's face. Then he noticed that there was someone following the hanyou and he frowned when he recognized the undead miko. It didn't look well - Kagome was already biting her bottom lip, her gaze guarded when she turned to face Inuyasha. For his part the hanyou appeared almost serene, especially in this kind of situation. Usually when Kikyou was around Inuyasha was even harder to deal with than usual, Kagome was usually getting silent and depressed, Sango was irritable and everyone else just felt uncomfortable.

And right now Inuyasha was leading her straight to them. What was he thinking? Shippou just ran away, preferring to be away from the woman made of clay. Miroku had to admit it he understood the child.

The greetings were less enthusiastic now, everyone watching Kikyou wearily. The undead miko stood near the edge of Kaede's herb garden and looked back at them with her calm eyes, giving them a nod of greeting as well. Everyone looked at Inuyasha, expecting to hear some explanations. The hanyou ignored them for a while and sat nearby, cross-legged as usual.

"Probably all of you wonder why I brought her," he said and when he got a few nods and affirmative hums he continued: "I finally came to a conclusion. It isn't fair to keep the two of you changing," he looked at Kikyou and Kagome. The former smiled when the latter bit her bottom lip even harder and looked down. "I decided it's high time for some choices to be made."

"Oh, yes!" exclaimed Sango excitedly and when she noticed a few surprised glances she shrugged sheepishly. "What? It's about time. So, Inuyasha, which one do you choose?"

Inuyasha chuckled. "You all will learn a secret of mine as well, so pay attention and don't even think about spilling it out in front of anyone."

"You know you can trust us," Kagome whispered.

"That's why I decided to tell you," he replied and was quiet for a moment, obviously mentally preparing for the big reveal. "So, Kagome says she accepts me as I am. Kikyou, on the other hand, wanted me to be a human man in order to be with her," both mikos nodded. "And for some time I really wanted to use the jewel and become a human man for her. Before I met Kagome and learned to accept who and what I am."

"I can take you to hell as a hanyou," offered Kikyou and winced, probably realizing it didn't sound well. Miroku couldn't stop himself from shaking his head. Meanwhile Inuyasha just looked at her sadly.

"So you would overlook me not being a human," he murmured. "But I ain't no man either."

The silence lasted entire two minutes before Miroku finally managed to speak.

"You... Are a girl?" he breathed out. The hanyou in front of them nodded. "But... How? You have a male name and..."

"Old man didn't have time to check my gender before naming me," Inuyasha shrugged. "And pretending to be a boy was more safe. Not that I was around many people, so I didn't have to hide it much before I met you lot."

"That explains why... Why you always bathed alone and didn't want Kagome to treat your wounds!" Sango pointed a finger at the hanyou. It shook a bit.

"Yup. And my fire rat covers my shape well," he added before turning his attention to the two mikos of his - hers - life. Kikyou was staring at him with a hand pressed to her mouth while Kagome was just blushing fiercely.

"I... I kissed you!" exclaimed Kikyou. "That's so wrong!"

"...I kissed you too," Kagome whispered, embarrassed, but not disgusted as the other girl. "Uh..."

"I thought you should know before one - if any - of you decide to tie yourself to me. I'm a girl and I can prove it, but I require Miroku to go the hell away first," Inuyasha growled at the monk, who nodded numbly.

"Doesn't Lord Sesshomaru know of this?" asked Kaede. "He can smell you, right?"

"Having a hanyou brother is slightly less embarrassing than having a hanyou sister," Inuyasha shrugged, never looking away from the two girls. Kikyou took a few calming breaths and straightened her back.

"I hereby release you from your vow. I won't go to hell with a girl," she said and marched away. Kagome gulped when she saw everyone turn her way.

"Uh... Will it sound wrong if I tell you that it doesn't matter that much to me?" she started carefully. "I mean you're still the same Inuyasha."

Kaede looked surprised by the future-born miko's words, but not as much as Sango, who looked embarrassed as well, for some reason. Miroku himself was less shocked by Kagome's statement than Inuyasha's reveal. After all he already knew the girl loved the... well, the other girl... with all her heart. And there were some people who would love someone no matter what gender they were.

"So... You're willing to... Stay with me?" Inuyasha sounded uncertain, but hopeful. Kagome gave him an awkward smile.

"I won't run away screaming I can't stand you," she assured. "I promised you I'll stay by your side, did I not?"

"But... You made this promise to a boy..." Inuyasha's ears drooped.

"I made it to you," Kagome sounded more sure of herself now. Kaede smiled at the two girls blushing and looking away from each other.

"But..." Sango shook her head. "How... For so long...?"

Miroku didn't continue the discussion with others, who were bombarding Inuyasha with questions. He had a sudden realization.

Carefully he reached a hand...

"Do it and die," he heard snarled in the vilest youkai voice he had ever heard from the hanyou.