Characters that will be used in this chapter and maybe used in the upcoming chapters too,

Shatananda

Royal priest of Mithila, Fatherly figure to Sita, Mandavi, Urmila and Shrutakirthi.

Malyavan

In simple words, P.A of Ravan

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uthor's POV

The sons of Dasharatha, Rama and Lakshmana killed the demonesses Tataka and her son Subahu, thereby protecting Sage Vishwamitra's yagna. Another son of Tataka, Maricha was defeated and he was left alive as he accepted his mistake and begged for forgiveness.

Rama, Lakshmana along with Vishwamitra had come to Mithila to have a view of the mighty Shiva's Bow named Pinaka. At the very same time, Mithila was in great joy as King Janaka had announced the swayamvar of their beloved princess Sita!

Rama, Lakshmana and Sage Vishwamitra were welcomed royally. King Janak along with Queen Sunaina had personally welcomed them. Presently, Sage Vishwamitra who insisted on staying in a hut rather then the royal palace was meditating and the brothers along with Shatananda were exploring Mithila as Shatananda as their guide.

All of a sudden, the atmosphere completely changed. The pleasant weather became as dark as a cloud and the wind were at it's highest speed. And from the south came the huge Puspak Viman of Lankapati Ravana!

People who were terrified with the change in the atmosphere moved back to their houses for their safety. Malyavan first came and started to make way for the Lankesh by cutting the crops that the hard working farmers of Mithila grew.

The brothers were angry to no extent! They were about to go and question Malyavan but was stopped by Shatanand by saying that you are the guests of Mithila. We will be looking after it. Please do calm down..

"Let them have a taste of my sword!" Lakshmana roared taking his sword.

"Please calm down Prince. They have ignited the fire. And they will have to face it now!"

Lakshmana tried to protest but was silenced by Rama. There Malyavan was abruptly stopped by a sword that someone threw at his way. The sword stuck to the ground millimeters away from the feet of Malyavan.

The trio and Malyavan turned around to see a person who had covered their face with only eyes visible. Looking at the attire of the person, one could say it was a girl as she was in her half saree. The fire in her eyes could have burnt a person. Malyavan gulped seeing her but pretended to be confident and asked,

"Who are you? And what do you think you are doing here? Do you have senses or what? Do you know whom are you stopping huh?

"Too many questions. Let me answer it one by one! The only introduction you need to know is that I am the owner of the sword that's stopping you. I am just stopping a stupid who is disrespecting the nature. I have senses. Because I am not you! I know whom I am stopping. A lunatic!!" the girl said.

Rama and Lakshmana were shocked to see a girl confidently stopping a man and making him scared by her words. Though her words were coated with anger, Lakshmana was attracted to her voice which seemed as a melodious music! Shatananda had a serene smile on his face, knowing that Malyavan had woken up a tigress! Whereas Malyavan was enraged, scared and was confused what to do.

"It would be better for you and your Lankesh to come how everyone comes in an ordinary way! No need to show your riches.. Maharaj will not get Sita didi married until and unless one lifts the Pinaka. Better you come normally or else get back the way you came without turning back once. We aren't forcing you or Lankapati to participate in the Swayamvar." the girl said.

Malyavan silently moved back to have talk with Ravana while Urmila glared at them. Here Lakshmana was curious to know about the fierce lady. As if he heard Lakshmana's wish, Rama asked Shatananda about her.

"She is the younger daughter of King Janak and Queen Sunaina. The dear sister of Sita! The protective sister of all her sisters. She is the FIRE of Mithila! She lights a place which is filled with darkness, she gives light to her loved ones, but if someone dare to hurt her or her beloved ones, she will burn them! She is Janak Nandini, Sunaina Sute, Sitaanuje, Mithila's princess Maithili, Videha's pride Vaidehi, the waves of passion- URMILA!" Shatananda proudly smiled.

"Urmila! Beautiful name!" Lakshmana smiled.

Malyavan and Ravana had stepped back not before glaring at Urmila who smirked at her victory! She turned around to see Shatananda and two young lads who looked like princes. She went towards them and bowed to the Royal Priest Shatananda and joined her hands at the princes.

Urmila's POV

Ravan and Malyavan glared back at me and went back. I turned around to see Guru Shatanand and two guys who looked like princes. The one on the right to Guru was dark skinned, tall and handsome. I got the vibes of brother that I never had..

The other prince looked younger than the other. He had a milky white skin, a bit shorter than the other prince, charming and naughty face, but at the same time very attentive. He was staring at me and why am I feeling butterflies in my stomach?? Oh God!! Please help me..

I was interrupted by Guru Shatanand.

Pov ends

"Daughter, these are the 2 princes from Ayodhya. This is Rama, the eldest son of King Dasharatha. And this is Lakshmana, the 3rd prince of Ayodhya and the younger brother of Ram." Shatananda informed.

"Pranipat princes. Glad to meet you both! Hope you are enjoying your stay in Mithila" Urmila smiled.

"Pranam princess. I am happy to meet you too! We are enjoying Mithila a lot! We haven't seen a green province like Mithila anywhere else!" Rama smiled.

"Daughter, can you take the Rajkumars around Mithila as I have a very important work now." Shatananda said.

"For sure Guru Dev! Pranam." Urmila bowed.

Rama and Lakshmana bowed and took the blessings of Shatananda and Urmila put her hand forward signaling them to follow her.

"Prince Rama, if you don't mind may I ask you a question?" Urmila asked hesitantly.

"Sure princess. Go ahead with the question." Rama said.

"Don't get me wrong. Are you here to attend sister Sita swayamvar?" Urmila asked.

Rama felt ecstatic hearing the name 'SITA'. He was in his dreamworld when Lakshmana nudged him.

"Prince are you alright?" Urmila asked.

"Ah yes yes. Umm. Actually I am not here for the swayamvar of your sister. We just came to have a look at the respected Shiva's bow. Nothing else." Rama clarified.

"Oh okay. BTW, is your younger brother dumb or what?" Urmila asked.

"What? No. Can't you hear me talking or what!?? Stupid lady!" Lakshmana said clearly frustrated.

Rama glared at Lakshmana for his use of language whereas Urmila was cursing Lakshmana under her breath and poor Lakshmana who was just receiving deadly glares rubbed his neck and murmered "she deserves it" which received another glare from Rama which made him quite.

"You know what Prince, I don't care for the words that were told by an idiot. And, I am sorry for addressing you as an idiot but wait. Don't think that you are not an idiot." Urmila said.

"Can you understand what you are speaking?" Lakshman asked raising his eyebrow.

"I could! Only brilliant people can understand. Pity you! But let me make it clear. I am asking for forgiveness because you are a guest of Mithila and addressing the guest of Mithila like that is not acceptable. But you are an idiot in person. Don't forget that!" Urmila giggled.

Rama and Urmila burst out laughing while Lakshman just stared at his brother who betrayed him and joined that princess!

The day passed with teasing Lakshmana by Rama and Urmila. Rama got a younger sister in Urmila and she got an elder brother in Ram. Lakshmana got betrayal by Rama who joined Urmila's team.

That night,

Lakshmana's POV

What was her name? Urmila. Meaning 'waves of passion' but she is waves of angerness! Fierce lady! Which girl has the guts to stand against Ravan?? Few other princes only fear to stand against him and she! But she's somewhat cute!! Whatt. Cute? No never. She is a demoness. A thief. A thief who stole my  brother Rama and my heart. No. Never! Lakshmana what are you thinking about that girl. Just sleep!

Urmila's POV

Lakshmana. Beautiful name for a handsome man. Handsome? Ahh! No way! Has ego in his each cell of his body. Angry man! Always ready to pounce on someone who comes near brother Rama. Possessive brother, like me. But that doesn't change that he is an idiot! Urmila,what Lakshmana? You have work. You should prepare for sister Sita's swayamvar. That Ravana has also come. Just sleep now!

Glossary

#Yagna - Fire ritual as an offering to the Gods

#Swayamvar - A ceremony where the bride chooses the groom.

#Pranipat/Pranam - Bowing down, by joining the hands in respect.

#Gurudev - Teacher

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