Hiding under a Demon lords Nose

Part 2

A few weeks had passed since the battle was lost. Life seemed to return to normal but there was a heaviness in the air now. People continued on with their lives but I found it hard to do so. I fit in much more now with the people of the land than when I was young. But I was still fairly different looking... I worked hard every day and tried not to think of the day Lord Sesshomaru would come and survey his new lands. That day would come sooner or later and I was trying to prepare for it. I trained everyday to become stronger and a better fighter. I gained muscle and became a skilled fighter. I trained with the other men in the village, those how hadn't gone to war anyway. It was hard work but soon I was beating them all, one by one. I became the strongest, swiftest fighter the village had. The scar on my neck had faded since the day I recieved it but it was still there. Some asked about it but I merely told them it was something I got from a fight when I was young.

The sun was high in the sky and the earth warm. The sounds of the forest surrounded the village and all seemed to be at peace. The children played in the center of the village and the women talked amungst themselves. The men flirting with some here and there. My father sitting outside of our house counting away on his scrolls. A soft smile spread over my lips as I watched this scene play out. It was a perfect day... at least it was until we recieved a message. A young man in armor came into the village riding on the back of a large horse. "You there, boy. Where is the head of your village?" He asked in a strong deep voice. "What is it that you want? I am his son so anything you have to say can be said to me" I spoke clearly showing no fear of this man. He eyed me slowly but then cleared his throat. "The Lord of these lands demands that ten girls and ten men including the best fighter come serve him at his castle." He decreed. I stood there speechless for a moment in awe that such a man would be so full of himself that he would demand that girls would be taken from their homes and forced to serve him... I full knowing that many would not last until winter. He was a vile man and his hatred toward humans was well known. "The battle has taken many of our men so there are few left even to protect the village. Also, the women who are marriage age are married already and many with children... your lord will find none here suitable to serve him in such ways as he wants" I glared up at the man. "If you wish this village to remain standing you will do as he demands." He staired me down nearly to the ground. My father then stepped up beside me. "Sir, It is true that many of our men have died and most of the women who are of the age are married and or with child. I am sure the Lord does not want a pregnant women in his castle" He spoke gently. The soldier thought it over for a moment... "Hmm very well I suppose that is true... very well. Then bring me your greatest fighter. He will serve in an army led by his Lord" I swallowed hard at his request. Taking a deep breath I spoke up "I am the greatest fighter this village has." My father gripped my arm firmly. "But sir... he is my only son." "That is no concern of mine. He will come with me back to the castle!" And with those words my fate was sealed. I would soon become a member of the army led by Sesshomaru himself.

The journey was long and took several days. His palace was deep within the western lands. Larger than any palace i had ever seen. The elegance was of the highest class. This was a man, no a demon who could do whatever he pleased. He owned, what seemed, like all the country. Well close to it. There was the north that evaded his grasp..... for now. After the guarding wall, the inside of the palace was beautiful. A large lake and stream surrounded it. A rich red bridge provided a crossing for us. The light thid of the boots and sandals resonated deep within the wood. I had to admit, my breath was taken away by the sights before me  i expected a simple manor. Mostly military camps and such. But this was.... magnificent!!! It was as if the lord of life laid residence there. Amazing. I swallowed hard wondering how i was going to keep this act up. But i had to. If i want to keep my head on my shoulders i would fight tooth and nail to stay hidden.

The first few weeks were spent training and fighting with other men. I held my own for the most part. Many were much stronger than myself but at least I was not the weakest. Each day we would wake just before the sun rose and would begin. Long hard, hot days in heavy armor seemed to be my life now. My muscles grew and my body formed nicely. I still had to bind my chest every day, my breasts seemed to be going no where any time soon. The binding made it difficult to breath at times but I forced myself threw it. I hadn't seen Sesshomaru once since I arrived there. It seemed he was often busy with business or traveling somewhere or a number of other things. At night though.. you could tell he was there. The halls echoed with the moans and screams of different girls. Every night this Demon would bring another girl, or even several girls at once into his chambers. I realized why he needed to gather women from the villages around his lands. Most of the girls he bedded with did not last the night. He was a demon after all. Laying in bed at night the thought frightened me so. What would he do if he found I was a female? I had deceived him and hid from him for many years. No doubt he had returned to that Inn to fullfill his promise. I heard the story one day while eating with the other men..... "Yeah the Lord will go around and if he sees a girl he wants he takes her, just like that. He only likes the pretty ones though. But I heard he found some girl he wanted. She wasn't old enough to bed yet, although I've seen him fuck some young ones... anyway he marked her and told some Inn keeper that he would come back for her." The soldier across from me started. "What happened?" another man asked. "A couple years later he went back looking for her. I guess he waited for this girl to reach the right age so he could bring her back here, I donno. But he went back and she'd escaped years ago but they keeper never told anyone. He tried to give him another girl but the lord could tell she wasn't the same girl. He became enraged and tour the whole place apart." My mouth fell open a little hearing this. That and many other stories would cross the tables at night while we ate. I would lay in bed at night wondering how much longer I could keep this up. I had gotten lucky, having to steal certain things i needed. My flow was hidden, and i would have to create injuries to explain away the bloody garments or rags. It wasnt easy being a woman in a strictly male world.

Nearly three months had passed before there was word that Lord Sesshomaru would grace us with his presents. I was confident he wouldn't be able to tell who I was even with the scar on my neck. Many had asked what it was and I told them the same thing I told others. "I got into a fight as a kid and they pulled a knife and sliced my neck. Nearly bled to death but I fought threw it and now I'm left with this damned scar" I would motioned toward my neck. It seemed many believes what I said and it was left at that. Soon Lord Sesshomaru came and we all had to line up. Presenting ourselves to the man so he could look over our section of his army. We were one of four combat units. Much of the army under the hand of Sesshomaru did not stay in the castle. The units were trained here and then were sent to different parts of the Western Lands. To protect it from attack and also to ensure people knew who was incharge and what would happen if the Lord was disobeyd. We would learn today if we would become part of the Castle unit or if we would be sent to another part of the land. I hoped and preyed we would be sent away. It was hard enough living as a man in the village but here it was almost unbearable.

Sesshomaru sauntered out before us. I hadn't seen him since that day many years ago. He looked the same... but he seemed so much bigger when I was a child. He was still giant but now as a fully grown women I couldn't help but to see him in a different light. He was very tall and his facial features sculpted perfectly. He was muscular, that was evident even under his armor and kimono. I swallowed hard knowing that this man would do horrible things to me if he found out I was female. I tried to hide a shudder but it was no use. As Sesshomaru grew nearer toward me, looking over the other men I felt an extreme chill creeping over me. I wished a preyed that he would just look over me and move on. My ears went out and all I could hear was the rapid beating of my own heart. The time came and he looked toward me. Standing there he paused for a few moments. I didn't dare look up at him. I couldn't even if I wanted to. If i had been able to see his expression at first glance i would have seen a raised brow. A smirk curl over cruel lips as he knew his dominance intimidated everyone before him. I was terrfied and I knew he could smell my fear. "The fear you feel is wise... but as your Lord I will not harm you as long as you serve me" He spoke then moved on. Time seemed to pass as I stood there frozen before I realized what he said. I glance to the side as he was already a few people away from me. I released the breath I'd been holding and felt my heart calm very slowly. It would seem I would be safe for a while longer. But soon Sesshomaru was finished with his observing and he walked back to the front so all could see him. "You will become part of the Castle unit. If needed you will be sent to different units to help if an attack on my lands accures. You will continue to train each day and now sicne you are staying here you will train with me" A hint of a smirk played on his lips as I looked up shocked. My eyes grew wide and I now knew I had to somehow get away from this castle. I thought I could stay here and live my life as a man or at least until a battle accured and then I would either be killed or flee.... Only time will tell...