Geisha boy

Final Curtain Call

•~ So here it is you guys ! Another chapter ! I'm going to try to start posting more frequently so bear with me ^^ things are bout to start changing so buckle up, and the video above is the song that they perform :3 ( the first one), just because I really like it~•

My hands are shaking as I try to apply my makeup. I've never been more nervous. I hate performing ! ... Oh ya, and the war thing is pretty suckish too. BUT, at least I'll get to uphold my families honor right ? Great.

After the general announced that we all had to go and be ready to back up the Warriors people went crazy! I mean it's only training day 2 ! And I was unconscious for most of the first one ! Regardless of my shitty luck I still have to go out and perform.

Once again I'm in a line full of women , clenching onto my fan as if it were my life. I know what songs we're singing this time, so hopefully I'll be able to not completely embarrass myself. I stand behind Daiyu and check my surroundings once last time before the line begins to march forward. I see Mushu flash one last thumbs up and I take in a deep breath.

We're walking out onto the stage and there are way more people than last time! Apparently some soldiers call this " the last performance ", just incase , and that's why everyone shows up . My heart drops as we walk out and get into formation. The back row begins to singing the song and soon enough we are all chiming in.

My mind is numb as my mouth subconsciously continues to move.

Before I even knew it people were staring at me. Like, reallllllyyy staring. No one else is singing and we aren't even half way through the song! What is happening ?! My mouth slowly begins to halt and my hands start to tremble. Daiyu obviously took notice of my panic attack and gave everyone around her a shove as if tell them that they better start sing the hell of this song. And just like that the music and song instantly starts up once again. My mouth moves, but my vision is as black as night.

I hear the final drum crack and try to rise from my seated position that I ended the song in, however, my body isn't listening.

Daiyu comes over and wraps one of my arms around her shoulder and helps me to my jell-o like feet after the soldiers cleared out. Her face looks really concerned, probably because she can feel my body shaking like a chihuahua. I'm trying to tell her that I'm ok, but it's just not coming out.

After a lot of whispers and stares we eventually get back to our tent and she helps me sit on my bed.

" wait here, I'll get you some water " she assures in a motherly way before leaving the tent. My mind is racing as I ponder all of the questions in my head about tonight. Why did they all stop ? Why was everyone looking at me ? Was this some sort of prank ? Did I mess up ?!

My thoughts are interrupted by Mushu entering the tent and jumping up onto my lap with anger. " What the hell boy ! you almost gave me a heart attack ! Do you how small a dragons heart is ! ".

" I'm s-sorry ", was all I could mutter breathlessly. Before he continues his little Godzilla wannabe rampage, " you could've blown our cover ! And on top of that if you would've passed out again, they for sure would've sent you home ! ". I try to apologize once again helplessly, " I s-said I'm sorry ".

But he still rampages on, " regardless of all that ... " he paused for effect as his scowl turned into a smirk " damn boy you can sing ! "

" What ? " I murmur confusedly as Daiyu returns and joins in. " He's right Mu, your voice is so beautiful and high ! They were totally convinced you were a girl " . I nearly spat out the water she'd just given me. Why do these people think that they're complimenting me ?!

My face is, as always, unamused by their 'compliments'. Both Mushu and Daiyu began fangirling back and forth about my 'secret talent' and how amazing it was, but in reality they were just insulting my pride. Sigh...

But on the inside I know they're just excited. Why, I don't know. But they are none the less. I find my self smiling just a little to myself as I lay back onto my bed feeling a little light headed and short of breath. Luckily they don't notice and continue rambling on and on. I don't know why , but I found it somewhat soothing and well... It felt like what I think a real family should be like.

Their voices begin to drown out as I feel my consciousness slip away. It's good that I made it back to the tent before loosing it, I can't look weak in front of the general again. Not with what I'm going to face tomorrow...

The walk to war. 

( I would just like to point out for accuracy that I am aware that geishas normally don't sing, but this tale is twisted so just putting it out there for those who appreciate accuracy )