Love is felt as it is an experience.
 

Kampilya, Panchal:-

From the day, the princess and prince had arrived, the palace of Panchal had lightened up like a lamp. One can always here the princess's laughter or the noise of their anklets. While the prince could be found pestering his eldest sister about war, battles and any such thing that struck his fancy.

" Pitashree!! " called Shikandini, irritated a bit at constant questions from her brother, whom she knew was up to mischief. Drupad looked up, wondering what had irritated his eldest child again.

" Kya hua putri? "

" Dhristaduymna, tumhare saare prashna ka uttar ab pitashree denge. He is the best in Panchal, the most ferocious warrior even." said Shikandini, a sly smile on her face. Drupad opened his mouth to say something, but before that Shikandini had already left leaving Dhristadyumna behind.

Drupad looked at his son, who was smiling mischievously. This will be a long day, he could feel it.

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Shikandini sighed in relief. Now she should check on her sisters. Who knows what they are up to?

She entered their chamber. Yes, only one chamber was for them. The chamber was huge, with beautiful drapes of cloth around. There were 5 beds, beautifully decorated for them. They had
said they wished to stay in one room.

Shikandini found her sisters in different positions around the room. Devanshi was on the
ground sitting and creating rangoli, which was turning out very pretty. Vandita was reading something, a scroll in her hand. Draupadi was in front of the mirror, fascinated by it still, it seems. Kalyani and Vritika were moving around from one place to another. Sometimes going to Draupadi, sometimes to Devanshi and sometimes to Vandita.

" Beheno!!! "

" Pranipat Jiji!!! " came the simultaneous reply.

" So, jiji did Bhratashree finally allow you to leave, so you could visit your sisters for a while?" asked Draupadi, a slight smile on her radiant face.

" Draupadi! " chastised Devanshi, but her beautiful smile made the scolding ineffective.

Draupadi simply giggled while all her sisters chuckled.

" Well, bhrata is a bit excited." commented Vritika.

" Over excited you mean." corrected Vandita.

" Let him be. I left him with Pitashree. So do you all want to do something?" asked Shikandini, shaking her head and smiling at the banter.

" Well..." started Kalyani, looking at her sisters, who all nodded slightly urging her to go on.

" Yes?"

" We want to visit outside the palace jiji. One month had passed, we haven't yet left the  palace..please let us go!" said Kalyani, hoping she would agree.

Seeing the conflicting emotions of their eldest sister, Devanshi got up from the floor. She went
towards Shikandini and took her hands in her own.

" Jiji, I know you are worried about our safety. But jiji, we need to learn about the outside
world too. Why don't you come with us? Or send some soldiers with us?" said Devanshi gently.

" Yes, jiji.Please don't say no!" spoke Draupadi, as she came to stop beside her two elder sister.

" I can't come with you beheno! I have some court work, that I need to finish. Alright, I will send soldiers, and you will listen to them." said Shikandini, not being able to say no, in front
of their soft pleading.

" Dhanyavad jiji! " with that Shikandini was bought into a group hug of sisters.

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With our Favourite Hidden family:-[Near Kampilya borders]

Advika, Karna, Kunti, Yuddhisthir, Bhima, Arjun, Nakul and Sahadev had left Kamakhya
Forest. They were traveling towards Kampilya.

" Are you sure jyesht, we should go towards Kampilya? It's Maharaja Drupad's kingdom. Last time our encounter with him was not....well cordial." said Sahadev.

" Yes, I am sure. Secondly, he won't be able to identify us, we are in a different get up." said Karna, his lips spread into a small amused smile.

" Aur Maharaja maa aur hume ko bhi nehi pehechante!" said Advika, her eyes light and happy. Kunti simply laughed, at her children's banter. Sahadev sulked.

" What is the problem with going to Kampilya? It's a beautiful country and no one will search for us there!" said Arjun, his brows furrowed in confusion.

" I know. It's nothing, let it be." said Sahadev. How was he supposed to say that he felt something was going to happen. His instincts were saying something big will happen.

Advika started to fall back slowly, as she walked beside Sahadev.

" Feel something?" asked Advika, a small concerned smile.

" Haa bhabhishree." replied Sahadev, with a sheepish smile.

" Good?" she asked again. An eyebrow raised in an inquisitive manner. Sahadev shrugged looking indecisive. Advika hummed in response.

" We will worry about the problem, when it comes. For now, don't worry." said Advika, ruffling
his hair.

" Ji bhabhishree. I will try not to." said Sahadev, a sheepish smile on his face.

" Sahadev?" said Advika, with a mischievous glint.

" Yes bhabhishree?" replied Sahadev, his eyes curious.

" Do try to relax once in a while. You will get grey hairs like your jyesht and my dau otherwise. How will you bring me a little sister, if you look old?"

" Bhabhishree!!! " said Sahadev, his face flushed red.

Advika's melodious laughter ranged like the sound of sweet bells within the clearing causing
Karna and her brother-in-laws to turn back. Kunti smiled a fond and satisfied smile, as her family's bonds grew stronger day-by-day.

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" Why are we stopping here?" asked Nakul, looking around.

" Because dearest anuj, we are right inside the capital of Maharaja Drupad's Panchal, Kampilya. This forest is within their purview." said Bhima, as he swung an arm on his shoulders.

" Yes, it will be better if we don't go any further." said Yuddhisthir, as he also looked around.

" Indeed, this place is ideal for our stay. And the town is nearby." said Karna, as he made Kunti sit on a rock slab.

" Perhaps, we should built a hut a bit deeper. It would be best protected that way." suggested Advika.

" I agree, but jyesht how are we supposed to get food?" asked Bhima, his expression curious.

Karna looked around for a bit.

" There are a lot of fruits around this areas, I think. Why don't you search around a bit? " said Karna.

" And forest vegetables can also be found nearby, if you look carefully." added Advika, as she
came to stand beside Karna. Karna and Advika stood beside each other with Kunti sitting on Karna's other side. Yuddhisthir, Bhima, Arjun, Nakul and Sahadev completed the circle, within the clearing.

" There is another way." said Nakul, almost jumping with glee.

" Another way?" asked Yuddhisthir, his brows furrowed in confusing, wondering what had
gotten within his younger brother.

" Yes, we are in the guise of Brahmins. Therefore, we can use that to our advantage. Jyesht, Bhabhishree, maa, bhratao we can go to the nearby temple and get work as well." said Nakul.

" That is an amazing idea, anuj. See, I knew you had a brain in that huge skull of yours." said Bhima, teasing at the end.

" Maa, bhrata Bhima is troubling me." said Nakul, complaining.

" Bhima!! Leave your brother be." admonished Kunti, gently. Bhima pouted but nodded.

" That is a good idea indeed, Nakul. Yuddhisthir, anuj, why don't you and Nakul go and see if the nearby temples require any Brahmins/priests?" asked Karna, to his brothers.

" Ji jyesht, jo agya! " answered Yuddhisthir, with a small smile while Nakul beamed happily.

" Bhima, will you and Arjun please get the fruits and any vegetables you find within the forest?"
asked Advika, with a gentle smile.

" Ji bhabhishree. How can we even think of saying no!" said Bhima, with Arjun nodding along eagerly.

" What about me?" asked Sahadev, pouting at being left.

" You my dearest child, will be coming with me, to pick sticks for fire." said Kunti, with a hand on Sahadev's head.

" Ji maa." chirped Sahadev happily.

" Putra Karna, Putri Advika, are you two sure that you won't need any help, in creating the huts?" asked Kunti, worrying over them.

" Maa, we will be fine. Don't worry." assured Karna, softly.

" Thik hai Jyesht,maa, bhabhishree agya dijiye, hum prasthan karte hai! " said Yuddhisthir. Karna, Kunti and Advika nodded. Yuddhisthir and Nakul left. Bhima and Arjun followed.

" Putra, we should go as well." said Kunti, as she looked at Sahadev.

Karna and Advika watched as Kunti and Sahadev disappeared too.

"We better get to work, if we want to finish by the time they get back." said Advika, which earned her a nod.

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Back to the Palace:-

Shikandini, oversaw her sisters journey, among the town people. There were four soldiers
accompanying one princess. Therefore, total of 20 soldiers going alongside them and of course
chariots, will also be there.

Draupadi looked a bit displeased at so many soldiers and the chariots. She leaned into Devanshi
to whisper in her ear.

" Jiji, Itne saare sainik aur rath bhi hai! How will we explore properly?"

" Haa jiji. Draupadi jiji is right! And if they see us with soldiers and riding chariots they will recognize us as Princess. How will we mix with people, then?" asked Kalyani, grumbling under her breath.

" Exactly, what to do now?" asked Vritika, as Vandita also nodded displeased.
Devanshi bit her lip, wondering what to answer. She herself wanted to explore, but with so many soldiers....

" We have to loose them on the way. I can't think of anything else." whispered Devanshi softly.

" That's the only way, Jiji. It will be fun." said Vandita, looking excited.

Draupadi nodded sharing a secretive smile with Kalyani. Both were the most playful and mischievous of the sisters. Vandita and Vritika were calm, but with a fiery streak. While Devanshi was very calm and quiet person by nature. All the sisters like their brother were explosive, if there anger was invited though.

" Putrio!! What are you 5 whispering among yourselves?" asked Drupad, as he walked towards them from the side hallway.

" Must be discussing what they are going to do in town." said Shikandini, as she came over as
well, hearing her father's voice.

" Town? You 5 are going out, in the town?" asked Drupad.

" Ahh! yes..pitashree. Can't we go? We wanted to see our beautiful kingdom, of which we are princess of." said Vritika, laying the butter a bit too thickly.

Dhristadyumnna was snickering behind their father at his sister's antics. Shikandini also smiled
very amused, while the other girls watched entertained.

Drupad gulped, wondering if he should say yes. He took a look at Vritika, whose eyes were big and teary as she looked at her father pleadingly. Drupad felt himself melt, and he nodded positively.

Devanshi giggled at that, while Draupadi and Kalyani clutch their hands together in excitement.

" You all are going out without me? And here I thought I was your best friend." came a mesmerizing voice.

"Govind!! " yelled all the five sisters excitedly.

" Pranipat Maharaja! " greeted Krishna, his hands folded.

" Pranipat Dwakadeesh! I am very happy to see you here." said Drupad.

" I apologize for not sending notice earlier to inform you of my impending arrival!" Krishna said, his eyes sparkling as his lips pulled into a sweet smile that could enchant anyone.

" No, no...aap hume lajjit kar rahe hai Dwarkadeesh! Please, you can arrive anytime."

Krishna simply smiled at the statement.

" Govind, aap humare saath chalenge? " asked Kalyani, excited for a specific reason, as she
slyly winked at Draupadi, whose eyes widened in understanding.

Krishna's eyes also sparkled with mischief, as he watched the exchange between the two sisters, which went unnoticed by all.

" Kyu nehi sakhi? I will definitely come." said Krishna, his smile mischievous, which was
returned by Kalyani.

" Are waah, jiji..pitashree..If Govind is coming with us we won't need any soldiers or chariots!" said Draupadi.

Maharaja Drupad looked conflicted, while Shikandini was frowning too. Dhristadyumna on the other hand looked entertained.

Drupad did not know what to say, on one hand saying no would be insulting towards Shri
Krishna, while saying yes would make him worry, in case his daughters land in trouble. They were still naive and new to their surroundings, though all of them have learnt various things
very fast. They already knew basic things from creation itself.

" Maharaja, do not worry. They will return safely." said Krishna, understanding his worry.

" Dhanyavad Dwarkadeesh! Putrio, you can go without soldiers and chariots." These resulted in happy sequels of excitement from Draupadi, Kalyani and Vritika, while Devanshi and Vandita smiled happily.

The atmosphere brightened along with their excitement and happiness, while Krishna smiled a
mysterious smile.

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With Karna & Advika:- [Advika's pov]

It has been 1 prahar, since they have gone. I wonder what are they all doing for so long. At
least maa and Sahadev were coming and going.

Yuvraja was building the hut structure, while I bought the mud. The area was already cleaned.
With the rate it was going, the hut was almost done.

I walked swiftly with a pot of mud towards Yuvraja looking at the sun, to see it's position, so I
could know the time. Since I was looking up, rather than down, I tripped on a stray rock, unfortunately. My eyes closed as a reflex, and I waited to hit the ground. A hand wrapped
around my waist, making me collide with a hard and muscled chest.

My eyes slowly opened to find a pair of lotus shaped charcoal eyes looking at me with concern.
I slowly blinked looking around, finding myself securely in his strong arms. His face glowing as the sun rays, made him look so handsome. With one hand he took the pot in my hand, and
kept it aside. His brows furrowed in concern.

" Dhyaan kaha hai tumhara? What if you got hurt? You did not get hurt ,did you?" I heard him
ask. I softly smiled as he fussed around me. Seeing me smile, his one hand tightened around my
waist bringing me even closer to his body.

I was completely pressed to him. His one hand rested on my cheek,as he slowly caressed it. My cheeks were red by now, as my eyes lowered.

" Choriye! maa ajayegi! "

" Maa just left. It will take time for her to come back. Any more excuses?"

I blushed even more at that. His intense gaze made shivers run down my spine, as my gaze
slowly focused on his own, only to flutter close.

His lips caressed my own in a dance of it's own. My body went lax as any strength I had left
me, as his arm tightened around me more. We separated as air rushed in. His lips slowly kissed
my forehead, lingering there for a while. My hand wrapped around him in a hug, as I rested my cheek on his chest, the other hand resting on his heart. His hands wrapped around me tightly, in response.

" So grey hairs, huh?" he murmured. I looked up at him, confused.

" Grey hairs?"

" Haa, you are the one who told Sahadev that I had grey hairs."

" Hmm...I did. You and dau are similar in age." I agreed, a slight giggle leaving my mouth, remembering Sahadev's indignant face.

" Ab choriye bhi Arya, karya abhi sesh hai." I said leaving his embrace, while he reluctantly let me go, only to hold my hand back,from behind. I looked back at him, only for me to be trapped within his arms again.

" As it is we don't get time for ourselves. Let the moment last a while." he said.

I smiled. It was true, these months we rarely get time for ourselves. The days have been busy
from our wedding. But as much I truly wanted to enjoy the moment, I really wanted to finish
our work, so we can rest and talk for a while, before everyone started to come back. A idea
entered my mind. I slowly looked up, to find his eyes closed.

" Maa!! "

His hands immediately left me, and I ran away. My laughter filing up the surroundings. I looked
back to find him smiling at me, his eyes sparkling as the sun rays on his skin created a divine
glow.

However, I did not notice how the surroundings brightened as I laughed. How the mere
atmosphere changed as the nearby flowers bloomed spreading their beautiful fragrance. The
atmosphere made me relax, as both he and I started finish our work, so we could snatch a few
more moments together.

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Author's pov:-

With Yuddhisthir&Devanshi, Nakul&Kalyani :-

With Krishna with them, all of the sisters had changed into something that was simple, with
 ess jewels on their body. At the most they will be recognized as a noble's daughter. They all had separated into groups. Krishna and Vritika, Devanshi and Kalyani and Draupadi and Vandita. All wanted to go to various directions.

" I want to go towards the forest." said Vritika, as she clasped her hand excitedly.

" Sure, but Sakha will come with me!" said Draupadi.

" No jiji. Sakha will come with me. I am the youngest here and I want to go to the jungle. You
all will be in the town square or nearby people." pouted Vritika. Draupadi looked sad, she wanted Krishna to come with her.

" Perhaps we should ask Govind, with whom he wanted to go!" said Devanshi, exasperated at their ridiculous arguing.

With that 5 pairs of eyes looked at Krishna, whose eyes were twinkling.

" Chalo ab ayega anand! " thought Krishna, his smile mischievous.

" How about we make pairs? Devanshi and Kalyani can go to the temple, Draupadi and Vandita can go to outskirts of town, while Vritika and I can take the jungle route. This way, one older person is there with a younger person."replied Krishna, his eyes sparkling.

" We five are all of the same age Govind. But fine, this will do. It will, right beheno?" asked Devanshi, a slight glare on her face.

" Ji jiji! " came the chorus reply.

Devanshi and Kalyani watched as Draupadi, Vandita, Vritika and Govind left in different
direction.

" Jiji, can be go to the nearest Shiva temple?" asked Kalyani, her eyes pleading.

" I was thinking the same, behena!" with that both sisters started to walk the path that lead to
the Shiva temple, near a forest that surrounded it on one side.

Devanshi and Kalyani slowly went up the temple stairs with Devanshi carrying a puja plate,
both feeling a wind filled with a scent passing them by. Both their hearts started to beat fast, unknowingly. As if they were going to meet someone special. Both of them glanced at each
other, thinking it must be because it was the first time they had come outside.

Yuddhisthir and Nakul have come to the temple and looking at the divine looking men, whose
beauty could not be hidden by the guise of saffron clothes, the Panditji of the temple had agreed to take them as priest of the temples.

" Chaliye bhrata. Ho gaya karya. Now, we should return. Everyone must be waiting." said Nakul, in a whisper, not wanting the patrons or the priest to hear.

" Haa. Just a few more moments. Panditji, from which time should we come?" asked Yuddhisthir.

" Why don't you take the morning? I will come in the afternoon for the Sandhya kal. I am
growing old, I could get some rest in this time." said the priest, who truly was old.

" Ji, jo agya! Ab anumati dijiye." said Yuddhisthir, with joined hands. Nakul joined hands as
well.

" Ayushman bhava! " said the priest, smiling at the two young men.

Yuddhisthir and Nakul smiled, as they turned around only to ' CRASH!!!!!!!'.

Devanshi's plate fell to the floor, while the sindoor and turmeric on the plate coloured her face. Yuddhisthir stood spell bound looking at the female in front of him.

Devanshi hands slowly lowered from when she had thrown it over her face to protect her eyes from the sindoor and turmeric.

Her eyes blinked to find a handsome male in saffron clothes in front of her, whose brown orbs looked like they could see her soul. She lowered her eyes, feeling shy all of a sudden.

Nakul watched the ongoing scene between his second eldest brother and the girl in front of him. He smirked at the entertainment. His brother was standing still like a statue.

' Well, this won't do! Is he planing on standing here for the rest of his life?" he thought.

He heard a slight giggle, shifting his attention to the other girl who had a smile on her face, as her eyes twinkled. He did not know, that it was his turn to be spell bound at the beauty in front
of him.

" Jiji, app to ekdam laal peli ho gayi! " said Kalyani, giggling. She had noticed the two heavenly looking males, with one of them staring at her. While the other one, who looked elder, busy staring at her elder sister. Her sister had not noticed and neither had the other male, when both of them had crashed.

Seeing her sister shying away was a treat. Her eldest born sister was calm and quiet person by
nature. Like a fire, contained and burning calmly in a mashal. Her jiji had no problem speaking
her thoughts, therefore was not really a shy person.

To see her shying away, well teasing
material!!

Her eyes checked out the younger male, who looked divine too. He was very
handsome. She immediately averted her eyes, no wanting to get caught looking at him.

Devanshi was immediately bought out of the sudden stupor she had fallen into, and fidget at
her sister's words as she turned to look at Kalyani, who was giggling away. Nakul bought himself out of his sudden stupor on seeing the girl, as he leaned and whispered in his brother's ear.

" Bhrata Yuddhisthir, baad mei devi ko ghur lena. Abhi ke liye shama to mangiye. You knocked
down her puja plate."

Yuddhisthir got out of his trance, before shooting a glare at his brother, when his words registered within his mind. He shook his head slightly, before joining his hands.
" Shama kijiye devi. I did not notice you." said Yuddhisthir, thanking gods that his voice was steady.

" Nehi yajmaan. Galti meri bhi hai. I should have noticed as well. Shama kijiye." said Devanshi, softly before averting her eyes again.

Yuddhisthir gave a soft and sweet smile. Kalyani and Nakul looked very entertained at their elder siblings shy antics.

" This is the first time I am seeing jiji shy. How cute!" whispered Kalyani, to herself. Nakul heard her statement and grinned.

" This is the first time I am seeing my bhrata rendered speechless." said Nakul, whispering too.

" Really? He seems nice." said Kalyani, looking at Nakul, tilting her head.

'How cute!' thought Nakul, before smiling softly at her. Kalyani blinked at the smile, which
literally made his face brighten, which caused a hint of red.

Nakul smirked before looking at his elder brother, who was handing the plate to the girl before
him.

" Bhratashree, hume prasthan karna chahiye! Maa,Jyesht and Bhabhishree must be waiting for
us." said Nakul.

Yuddhisthir jerked his hand away, at the sudden interruption from his brother, causing his and Devanshi's fingers to brush each other. Devanshi tightened her grip on the plate at the touch, as she gulped softly. Yuddhisthir's ears had turn red, but he controlled his reactions.

" Haa. Agiya dijiye devio! " said Yuddhisthir, softly.

Kalyani joined her hands , while Devanshi bowed her head a little.

Both the brothers left, feeling two pairs of eyes on them each. Their heart beats increased, at
the thought of the two females they just met.

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With Bhima&Vandita, Arjun&Draupadi:-

Bhima and Arjun were near the edge of the forest, as they collected a lot of fruits for their
family.

" Bhrata, this apple looks juicy." said Arjun, holding a bright red apple. He was on tree branch.

" Hmm...Which one?" said Bhima absent minded.

" This one!" said Arjun, but before he can show the apple though, a stray arrow came towards him. He shifted so he could not get hurt, only to drop the apple.....straight on Bhima's head.

" Ouch! "

" Arjun what was that? Why are you throwing an apple on top of my head?" asked Bhima, grumbling at him.

" Shama bhratashree. A stray arrow came out of nowhere." said Arjun, looking a bit pleadingly, as he tried to look among the gaps of leaves and branches to see where the arrow came from.

" Fine. Be careful!" said Bhima, as he started to pack the rest of the fruits properly.

On the other hand, Vandita and Draupadi were having fun in the small clearing, they found
only a few distance away from where the brothers were. Due to the huge trees, none can see
each other and there were enough distance that none of them can hear the other.

" Draupadi, sambhalke! " said Vandita, as she smiled as her sister played around with the bow and arrow.
" Jiji! I am having fun. You should try too. Come with me!" said Draupadi, as she laughed around. Vandita smiled at her sister's happiness. She watched as her sister launched another arrow, which disappeared within the trees again.

On the other hand, the arrow went straight towards Arjun, who in trying to avoid it, fell from
the branch he was sitting on......straight into Bhima's lap.

Bhima looked at his brother, who dropped in his lap, all of sudden. Thank goodness, he had
removed all fruits from immediate vicinity. Otherwise, they both would have been covered in
fruits juices. His eyebrow raised at his brother, who was blinking at him.

" Ye kya chaal raha hai Arjun? First you drop the apple on top of my head, then you yourself
drop in my lap! Don't tell me it's another stray arrow. I have no time for your mischief." said Bhima sternly. Arjun was irritated and confused by the sudden stray arrows coming his way.

" Shama bhratashree. I am telling the truth. Two stray arrows came my way." said Arjun, as he
looked at his brother.

Bhima sighed at his brother, wondering what was going on today.

" Will you get up? Or are you planning to stay in my lap Arjun? " snickered Bhima, at his younger brother's disgruntled look. Arjun made to get up, only to fall back on his brother's lap. Bhima looked at him amused.

" Looks like you find my lap comfortable." said Bhima, his eyes filled with mirth. Arjun looked flustered at the teasing.

Before he could get up again, two tinkling laughter caught their notice.

Vandita and Draupadi were laughing, as they noticed the two males, one sitting on the ground
with fruits beside him, the other man on his lap. They made a comical sight.

Arjun and Bhima blinked at the sudden entrance of two beautiful and radiant woman. Arjun noticed the bow on Draupadi's hand, and got up immediately, as his irritation rose.

" To wo aap hi thi jo tir chaala rahi thi! " said Arjun, a bit disgruntled at having to doge arrows, well......stray arrows.

" Haa, mei hi thi. What does that have to do with you?" asked Draupadi, taking offense at the
handsome male's tone.

" Well, if you can't use a bow and arrow properly, why use it? Anyone could get hurt
otherwise." said Arjun. Draupadi gaped at his audacity.

" Who are you to tell me what to do? If you saw a stray arrow coming, you should move or go
to a further place. That's what a sane person will do!" said Draupadi, fuming.

" Are you calling me insane?" asked Arjun, incredulous, at the audacity of this girl, who does not even reach his shoulder.

" Well, obviously. Your brain does not seem to work. Thora badam khaya kijiye, buddhi ayegi
phir mastishk mei! " said Draupadi, a haughty look on her face, but her eyes twinkling with mischief. Arjun sputtered at her words.

'She was calling a prince of Hastinapur, the son of Kunti, insane!! How dare she!' Arjun thought,
as he seethed within him.

Bhima and Vandita was watching them, entertained at their argument. Vandita shook her head at her sister's words.
" Ye bhi na...when one needs to stay quiet, she does the exact opposite." muttered Vandita.

" My brother should not behave in such a manner either." said Bhima, softly.

Vandita looked at the tall man beside her. He was huge and very well sculpted. She gulped
nervously as she averted her eyes. She had not seen such a man, till now. Bhima, on the other hand, sneaked glances at her. She was beautiful, and there was something different about her that attracted him to her.

Vandita looked at the arguing couple before sighing.

" Yajmaan, shama kijiye. My sister is a bit of an idiot. I apologize on her behalf." said Vandita,
as she slapped a hand over Draupadi's mouth, as she struggled.

" Are nehi devi. Shama to hume mangna chahiye! I apologize on my brother's behalf. We should leave now." said Bhima, while Vandita smiled at him gratefully, which he returned as well.

Bhima strong armed Arjun away as he left taking the fruits as well. Vandita watched while Draupadi sulked.

Arjun managed to free his mouth from Bhima's grasp, as he yelled before he left the clearing.

" Please never use the bow and arrow. It is a hazard to the people around you." Vandita's laughter rang out, while Draupadi was the one sputtering this time.

" How dare he? Who does he think of himself? Hath to aiye ek baar, yajmaan, phir apki khair
nehi." she muttered angrily.

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Sahadev&Vritika&Kunti.

Sahadev and Kunti were collecting sticks for fire and keeping them back within the clearing.
Kunti was collecting sticks at the other end of the clearing, while Sahadev was doing the other
end, while walking backwards.

He did not notice when he collided against another person behind him and dropped all the
sticks he was carrying, creating a mess in the ground.

Vritika was lost and afraid. Where was Govind? She should not have been so eager, that she
ran and got lost. What was she supposed to do now? Her eyes almost watered at the thought.
At that moment her back collided with someone, a male surely.

Vritika turned around to see a man, in saffron clothes. He was so handsome with a glow of
wisdom on his face. His eyes were so soulful as he stared at her. She gulped, hoping he would help her.

Sahadev looked back only to come face to face with a beautiful girl. She looked sweet and frail.

A jungle was no place for someone as delicate as her. Then he snorted within his mind. His
bhabhishree looked delicate too, but her spine was made up of steel. One cannot judge a book
by it's cover, after all. He again looked at her with concern, when he noticed slight tears in her
eyes.

" Shama kijiye! " whispered Vritika, as she leaned down to pick the sticks up.

" Koi baat nehi devi. May I ask what are you doing here in the jungle?" asked Sahadev, as he picked up the fallen sticks too.
" Indeed, putri, what are you doing in the jungle?" came a soft yet regal voice of Kunti.

Vritika looked up to find a middle-aged female, who smiled at her with concern.

" Wo..mei...I am lost. Please help me." said Vritika, a few tears slipping past her eyes. Sahadev felt a pang in his heart at her tears. His concerned look was not missed by someone.

Kunti smiled as she noticed her son's expression. Her hands wiped the Vritika's tears.

" Tumhara parichay? " asked Kunti, softly, as she cupped her cheeks.

" Mei Vritika." replied Vritika, smiling at feeling such a motherly gesture.

" I am Kunti and this is my youngest son Sahadev. Don't worry, dear child, my son will make sure you reach the town safely."

Vritika nodded tearfully, as she picked the sticks, and got up alongside Kunti. Sahadev took the sticks from her gently, smiling softly at her, which she returned shyly.

" Aap humare saath chaliye...I need to keep this and then I will escort you to the town." said Sahadev, softly.

" Ji Dhanyavad! " replied Vritika, her eyes averted, as she looked everywhere but not at him.

Kunti watched the interactions with amusement clear in her features.

' Looks like I will get another daughter soon.' thought Kunti, as she smiled at the two oblivious
couple, who was busy in staring at each other, lost to the world.

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Krishna.

Krishna, the Dwarkadeesh was in normal, commoner clothes. He smiled as he watched from a
small gap within the trees, as his sister Mayuri sat on a rock sab with his Jyesht. Both talking and simply enjoying with each other.

He had been a skeptical when Destiny had suddenly interfered. He had been unable to do anything then as he was just a baby then. Even if he could help, she took birth in Hastinapur, while he was in Vrindavaan. But then he met her. He knew immediately that she was meant for great things.

He might be an avatar of Lord Vishnu, but that does not mean he did not have limits, especially
in a human body. He needed to live like a human being rather than a God. Mayuri has changed things by just being present. The destiny wheel had changed. The threads are intertwining in different manner, yet giving the end result- the Dharma sthapna.

Her presence had changed so many things. Jyesht got a true friend, love and confidant in Advika, a father like figure in Parshurama and his family back. Bua Kunti got her sons back, and a strong family, her heart at ease as she got back her eldest. The five brothers got their
eldest brother, who was like a father and a friend to them.

Above all instead of getting one daughter, Agni dev got five daughters, therefore, saving his child from getting humiliated and questioned. He wondered, how Mayuri will change the rest of the story? As far as he knew, it would the greatest saga of the age.

But for now, he needed to remind her of her previous faded memories of her past life, most specifically, of the Swayamvar.

" Pranipat Yajmaan, devi!! " Krishna said, with a smile.

Karna and Advika turned around as they saw a man with a kalash in his hand. Both felt they
knew the man. But above all how did he knew they were here? Krishna smiled at their bewildered expressions.

" Pranipat, manyavar! How can we help you?" said Karna, his lips spread into a warm smile. While he was tensed, he cannot behave rudely with a guest.

" Wo...mujhe pata chala ki Devi ko makhan atyant priye hai! So, I came to give you that."

Advika's eyes widened, as her lips spread into a beautiful smile.

" Kanha!! " she whispered, before she ran towards him and drew him in a hug. Krishna lips also spread into a beautiful smile, as he hugged her back. Karna's eyes widened, while his tensed body relaxed, as he took the pot from him and kept it on the rock slab.
Krishna's both hands now wrapped around his sister tightly.

" Kaisi ho? " asked he, softly.

" Content!" replied Advika.

" Jyesht! " as Krishna bent for blessings.

Karna stopped him from bending, but rather gave him a hug, which was returned. As they separated, Advika bought a small plate made of leaves with makhan on it.

She forwarded a hand filled with makhan towards Krishna's mouth, which he ate lovingly. He did the same to her, as her smile brightened.

" Kaise ana hua Vasudev? " asked Karna as both sat on a rock slab, while Advika handed the rest of the makhan on the plate to Krishna, who took it eagerly with a smile. Krishna hummed for a while before answering.

" Mayuri ko kuch yaad dila na tha, jo wo bhul gayi hai." said Krishna cryptically, causing Karna
to frown, while Advika looked at him thoughtfully.

" What did I forget, kanha?" asked Advika.

" Panchal raj Drupad just got a son and five daughters. They are my friends. I came to visit them, thought I will visit my sister too." said Krishna, going completely off-topic.

Advika's eyes widened and she paled as she remembered the writings she wrote as a 5 year old.

" 5 sisters?" she muttered.

" Haa, panch behene, aur ek bhai! " said Krishna, smiling as his work was done.

Advika looked thoughtful, as she gave a slight nod at him, which caused his smile to widen.

Karna watched the dynamic and the silent conversation between the two siblings, wondering
what was up, with them. He knew though that if the matter was serious then Advika would
share the information, so he let it go.

" Govind!!!" came a yell.

The three of them turned around, to find a pretty and beautiful girl running up to Krishna.

" Govind?" muttered Kunti confused, while Sahadev felt a bit uncomfortable at seeing Vritika running towards a male.

" Ji Kaki. I am a cowherd. So, I am called Govind. Anyway, I gave what I came for. And Vanshika where were you? Do you know, I was so worried!" mock scolded Krishna. Vritika smiled sheepishly.

Kunti, Karna and Advika smiled, while Sahadev was scowling.

" Anyway, let us go. Agiya dijiye!! " with that he escorted Vritika, who looked a bit reluctant
at leaving so soon, as she tuned back to look at Sahadev once more, who gave a soft smile.

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Krishna smiled as all his friends started their journey today with the meeting with their soul mates.

He smiled a bit mischievous, wondering how to much ghee was required to ignite the fire between his dearest Parth and Draupadi....there argument was explosive, after all.

'Poor Parth!! Why only him? The five brothers had no idea what wind was flowing their way!',
he thought.

After all Love was beautiful when felt and experienced.