Previously:

  Arjun pulled her wrist spinning her back to his chest, for some reason blood was flowing from his thumb, he then drew a line in her maang as his arm lay on top her waist. Draupadi looked at him in shock as he realised what he had just done. Draupadi's eyes were playing tricks on her as she saw flashed of Arjun before her in a royal attire. As she moved her hand forth Arjun stepped back turning away he heard her say "My swamvarya has been fixed." His eyes closed in pain at the thought of her being someone else's. "I don't care, i'll repeat again Rajkumari i'm not your Arjun." Draupadi moved in front of him "Then why did you fill my maang." "It was a mistake." "You can't just do things like this Arjun...you just claimed me as yours in Shiv mandir, that has to mean something." He sighed and began walking away..this time she didn't stop him instead she called her Daasi's and prepared to leave. As she climbed in she opened the curtain revealing herself to the bhramin again who's eyes were fixed upon her form. She smiled softly as the carriage moved. Arjun couldn't help but stare at her, he smiled reminiscing their past.  

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Draupadi walked into the palace with a smile gracing her features, her family understood. Everyone understood. She had met him. And for the first time her doubts were cleared, her eyes held that glow that they had as she walked out of the fire, the embers of orange dancing around her lotus like orbs. She was content. Krishna smiled...he knew that Shiv Mandir was the perfect place for the re union of Shiv himself and Shakti but he was aware of the upcoming pain that was in store for his sister they were one step closer to their goal, the goal that had been set for the world to see the shakti of a woman and its capabilities, he smiled at Draupadi as she silently thanked him for sending her there. He walked up to her planting a kiss on her forehead before whispering "Get some sleep, its your day tomorrow." She cutely yawned as he smiled before tucking her in and leaving.

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The kingdom awoke with a start. Draupadi was quickly bathed and sent to her room to get dressed, she was wearing an elegant red velvet lengha, that felt smooth against her skin, Prashati came in looking at her daughter with tears escaping her eyes, Prashati stood and began tying her daughters hair into an elegant bun with a red rose at the side. The rest of the royal women entered Draupadi's chambers and helped her put on her jewellery, keeping it quite simple. The girls were in tears as Kadambari and Prashati helped her with the veil pinning it in place. They hugged her as Draupadi felt her own heart feel heavy. She didn't want to leave them. Not yet. 

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Trumpets sounded, as the last of the kings arrived, flowers being showered as a bow was placed at the centre of the arena, villagers gathered to witness their caring fire princess grace them with her presence. Draupadi was lead in by her sisters, silence splashed across as people were in awe. Draupadi smiled her eyes cast low as her sisters guided her to her seat besides Krishna and Dhrist. Dhrist looked at her and smiled, he was so happy to see his sister, she looked lovely in her bridal attire, he closed his eyes praying to god to keep his sister happy forever, he knew where his sisters happiness lied, he just hoped he'd turn up. Draupad shed a tear looking at his fire born, he wasn't ready to let go but knew that this was the next step in her life, she was destined to achieve so much and he whole heartedly blessed her. Krishna winked at his Sakhi, before closing his eyes reassuring her that everything would be okay. Dhrist stood up addressing the Kings and Princes in front of him. "I thank you all for coming to take part to win my sisters hand, she deserves nothing but the best and this task is designed to do exactly that. The bow in front of you is no ordinary bow it belongs to my sister and only the person worthy of her hand-" Just as he said that Brahmins walked in. Draupadi's gaze shot up as they locked on to his, he looked at her before going of to stand with the rest. Dhrist continued "The bow will only be lifted to that one special person that can connect with my sister and then the archer will shoot and try to hit that fish by looking at a reflection straight in the eye." The competitors looked in shock as Draupadi smiled at Dhrist. He knew the only people that could wield her bow was him, krishna and Arjun. He was clever. One by one all the kings and Princes got up only to fail, it was amusing for Draupadi as she sniggered a bit to loud causing everyone to look a her she quickly replaced it with a cough as Prashati scolded her but smiled. Arjun smiled at his Princess. She was looking like a master piece, she was a master piece. She had kept it simple and he loved that about her, he couldn't take his eyes off her, he was sure it was getting creepy but he just couldn't rip his gaze away from her. All the kings had failed and Draupad was out of options just before he was going to say something Karan stepped forth and walked to the centre, looking at bow and then Draupadi he ripped the bow from its place...Wait....WHAT!!! Dhrist looked at Draupadi who looked at Krishna, "You have a choice Draupadi. Make it." She pondered before shouting "WAIT." Karan looked at her, "I can't allow you to do this. i don't what to be won by you so..." Karan eyes flared in anger as he shouted "Is this because of my status, you are a gold digger Rajkumari." Flaring in equal anger she practically roared out "No AngaRaj its because i know your plan, you plan to give me to Rajkumar Duryodhan and thats not acceptable so please take your seat and gladly keep your mouth shut." Bheem stifled a laugh, as Arjun smirked, she was truly something he watched as she graciously sat back in her seat the anger flooding to the tip of her noes. 

Everyone stood in silence not knowing what to do; all kings were unsuccessful and thats when Krishna prompted to the King that he should let the Brahmins have ago. Arjun had signalled his brothers that it was probably time to go but just as they were Krishna teasingly called out causing them all to turn. Krishna provoked Arjun an urged him to have a go. Seeking permission form his elders he walked up and greeted everyone as Krishna tauntingly said "Hey could you do us a favour and speed this up, we get it your well behaved with amazing manners, truly a gentlemen but you see we have been in the sun all day so please...." Arjun shook his head walking up to the bow. He touched it seeked permission from the bow itself before grasping it in his hands as embers of fire sprinkled off, he looked at Draupadi as she sat at the edge of her seat. He grabbed the arrow and concentrated, timing and calculating the perfect shot. placing the arrow and pulling the strings fire burned off as it shot into the sky, everyone's heads shot up as the arrow hit the target causing flowers to pour down into the centre. Draupadi looked down at him as her heart swelled, she felt like her heart had been struck, she looked at Krishna who smirked at her, signalling her to look at her lover, she shook her head looking back into the awaiting eyes of Arjun. 

She walked down to him after a Brahmin had jokingly told her to hurry up otherwise he's taking him for his daughter. Her heart was swelling, a smile gracing her features. She was happy. After a long time. She walked up to him with daasi's following right behind her. Her eyes were glued to his. Love simply over flowing for the man in front of her. She grabbed the varmala and placed it around his neck, flowers raining on the couple. He to placed one around her neck as her family blessed the couple. The two moved towards the gates as Kings began to shout in protest. Within a few minutes they were ambushed, she grabbed her sword but was stopped by Arjun as he simply said "As long as i'm here no harm will come near u. its a husbands duty." Her heart skipped a beat but she nodded at him.  He stood in front of her as Krishna grabbed hold of the situation after Bheem had so graciously cemented a pillar to block anyone from hurting his brother and his brother's wife. The situation had finally been dealt with and it was decided that Draupadi would go with the two brothers to the hut to meet their mother. After some goodbyes she stopped at Krishna who hugged her before passing her 5 stones. He explained the importance of them as she stood their completely confused, but she knew. She knew that he knew something bad was going to happen. Draupad walked up to his daughter taking her hand and walking her over to her husband, Draupad then placed her hand in Arjun's before saying "Take care of my fire born, from today onwards she is your responsibility, her pain, her sorrow's, her happiness...all of it." Arjun smiled and nodded reassuringly, squeezing Draupadi's hand.   And with that they left.

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They were walking in silence, Bheem had just walked..well ran to leave the two alone, she had been trying for the past hour to get of him who he really was, but he told her that his name was sumeshwar, she looked at him clearly getting pissed off, he gulped before catching up with his brother and the Brahmin. One more shot Draupadi thought as the topic of Rakshas came up and Bheem had let it slip that he had married one. She looked at the Brahmin. "Brahmin devta, Rakshas can only be defeated by Rakshas right?" "Haan Putri, besides Guru Drona and Purshuram no one else can defeat a Rakshas." "Meaning that i have been won by a Demon." Cue the tears, "I have been by won by Rakshas." Arjun looked at her in shock "Do i look ugly like a demon." Bheem then piped up "What! Demon's look ugly now do they?" "Bhai, that wasn't...i mean." Draupadi stifled a laugh looking at the situation she had put him in, but quickly started wailing loudly, Arjun looked at her "Rajkumari please stop crying." She then cried even more as Arjun turned to Bheem "Bhai did Bhabhi cry like this. " "Haan from time to time, now go and ask for forgiveness from the princess." "Forgiveness! What for?" "If you ever want to be happy in married life always ask for forgiveness." With that Bheem shoved Arjun as he knelt down "Rajkumari please stop crying.I'm sorry. Draupadi..." Draupadi looked at him as he paused before revealing "It's me..Arjun and that is Bhrata Bheem..." Arjun looked up at Draupadi who was now smirking. "I know." She rolled  her eyes " I'm not stupid, i just wanted to hear those words from your mouth and i have." She stood up sniffling and wiping a stray tear before saying "Shall we continue?" Arjun looked at her astonished as she smiled looking down. The Brahmin was pissed though. He was hurt that he was lied to. Draupadi then offered him her jewellery as she looked at Arjun for approval who nodded admiring her as Bheem nudged his brother playfully. Removing some of her ornaments , the three of them carried on walking.

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The journey was full of laughter and jokes as Draupadi's hand rested firmly in the calloused hands of Arjun. Their rightful place. The sun was getting quite low as they reached the hut where the other three brothers were waiting impatiently. After a joke and it was revealed that Draupadi knew about them, Draupadi walked up to Yudhi but was stopped as he spoke "You should firstly take the blessings of mother Rajkumari." She nodded, as the brothers led her in her hand intertwined with Arjun's. Sahadev could feel like something bad was going to happen, he looked up at the sky, realising that he needed to stop them entering the hut. He ran.But he was to late.  Kunti was sitting in meditation. "Ma, look what i received in a daan." "What ever you have gained, split it between you five brothers."

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Hello if anyone is there. I hope that you enjoyed the chapter, i'm sorry but exams have been hectic. Please forgive me. i hope that u guys will vote and comment to share your thoughts they mean a lot to me so please....Thank u all for your patience. i love u all.