Ranvijay

I smiled holding a small doll in my hands. Raksha is leaving in a day and that made me emotional. After the small get together, I went to the room where our memories have been preserved safely . This room is full of our pictures as siblings. Our toys , trophies, certificates  which granny has kept as souvenirs. My eyes landed on a doll house, I still remember the day I gifted it to Raksha. She was so excited  that she jumped on me taking us both down. I laughed at the memory

"Bahi!!!'' I couldn't move. I wanted to but just couldn't. Someone had to make me believe that this was a reality and not  a dream. My little baby was here. She just addressed me as bhai and not with my title. My throat felt parched with emotions. It had been years since she called me that. I wanted to turn to her. But I was scared it would turn out to be my imagination and she would disappear. Everything turned silent, I guess it was my imagination. Two arms went around my waist , ''I am leaving tomorrow Bhai, won't you wish me'' I felt something wet on my cheeks, she turned me around. ''I missed you bhai''. That was enough and I pulled my baby sister in my arms, ''I missed you too Raksha. A lot'' She hid her face in my chest. We stood there  don't know for how long. ''I never stopped loving you bhai, but I was angry. I still am, but I don't want to go with this anger. '' I said nothing, I won't give her any justification. Today I will let her speak whatever she want to. Even if it meant she blaming me , cursing me. My palm caressed the back of her head. She sniffed and looked up, ''I still remember the ruckus  I created for the doll house. I didn't like any which were ordered and then you got one made for me. Exactly the way I wanted'' . Looking down at her, I just nodded. Her eyes looked into mine and then started filling up. She hugged me tight, ''How did we grow so far Bhai and why''. She sobbed, I had no answer to her question. Or I should say I didn't wanted to. Words will lead to confrontation which I don't want with Raksha at any cost . Caressing her cheek I took a good look at my little girl. She still is the baby I was scared to hold all those years back. ''Don't hesitate to call if you need something''

''Anything?'' She asked with a doubt. My palms cupped her face, ''Anything Raksha. I promise. Just try me once ''. A tear rolled down her eyes and she hugged me again, ''Just be my bhai and not the jerk Prince'' I could feel her pout and allowed a laughter to escape through my body. ''Why do I have to go with Adi. I don't like him''

''You will just travel with him. You will have your own house and staff. Adi will just be there in case you need help'' She made a face and I pulled her cheeks. ''Party without me, not fair'' . Veer complained leaning on the door. We both looked at one and another before opening our arms to him. He ran into them. We sat there reliving the old memories going through the albums, toys

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''May I step in'' Knocking the door of Adi's suite I waited for him to respond. As expected he pulled open the door greeting me with a big smile. Once I was in he locked the door firmly glancing around the corridor once. ''Thanks for staying back for tonight'' He nodded, ''I know , you wanted to speak. I will leave for my place in the morning and will meet Raksha in Delhi''

I nodded, ''Aditya, I feel something very wrong  is going to happen. One reason for sending Raksha away is this. Though she will be far from here, yet I don't trust Brijesh. Keep her safe if you can'' . It was a heart felt request. Adi smiled, ''I would have even done that, if you wouldn't have asked. Don't worry  , Brijesh won't be able to reach her''. That made me take a sigh of relief, if Adi promises, he is going to keep it. I know that. ''Rana Mahendra is supporting him, he is a very powerful man. We both know it. ''

''I know. This time  I won't let him pass. He will no more get any forgiveness . All he will get is his death'' Adi leaned on the couch thinking about something, ''I don't know how much this is beneficial to you, but Brijesh has a place far from the habitat. '' That was definitely some information for me. As per our knowledge his family had lost all to the government . But if this is true, I should work on finding it out  and soon. There should be no place on this planet where this monster can hide. ''Do you know more''

''I don't , but Mom does. Brijesh's father was her distant cousin. She once told me once that they had heard stories about that place. Later they were considered as myths, but I think otherwise'' . I nodded in agreement. Later, I moved back to my suite to find my dear wife, scribbling something furiously  in a note book. My eyes frowned at the dirt on her dress and hands. ''Where have you been love''

She froze , closed her book and then pushed it back into her drawer. She got up and faced me with a bright smile ''Actually I was helping Raksha in packing and cleaning some of her shelf'' . Why was she smiling so much? Is she hiding something from me ? I am scared, I don't want her involved in any kind of danger, ''Is there something I should know'' She rolled her eyes taking steps to me. Wrapping her arms around my neck, she pulled me towards her, smiling she seductively whispered , ''Are you doubting the would be Queen''

My brow went up, she was teasing me or was she diverting my attention. Before I could think of something she playfully nibbled my ear making me forget all. ''Did you ask Raksha to speak to me'' She smiled , ''Ranvijay, there is no need for me to do it. She loves you and her family. She too is feeling this pain of separation. She missed you the way you did for years'' . I just nodded . She quickly ran into the dresser to change and I took the bed waiting for her. She did an awesome job arranging the get together and I have decided to take her on a month long vacation after I handle the chaos here. Ananya got in the blanket and wrapped her arm around me, keeping her head on my shoulder. Within few minutes she dozed off, I kept stroking her hair gently till her breathing evened. Onc,e I was sure she had slipped into a deep slumber , I moved out to the porch. It was a full moon night and moon light had dimmed the stars. Though the sky was lit with silver rays , yet it was a night . The sign of darkness and I hate darkness. This darkness threatens my family and I am determined to end it as soon as possible.

I know Rana Mahendra, he is a vile man. His deeds are known to all, but he is way too powerful The family who was once famous for their goodness has now turned into followers of darkness. I have no power inside his territory. But I am sending someone who would be enough to handle an army.  I have asked her to go slow, every place has friends and enemies and Sitara will find the Mahendra's enemies for me. I just hope my plan works. On Raksha's front I am assured Adi will keep her safe. 

Election too is coming up, I have re-assess Granny's security. One wrong step can shake us all. I know contesting against Granny is a sham Brijesh is creating. In reality he is up to some mischief , I just have to know it before he takes a step towards any of my loved one. Staring at the Moon I smiled. Yes, you do dawn the night sky . But all you do is eat the darkness . I will end Brijesh's darkness for ever. Moving to the room, I smiled looking at the sleeping form of my beautiful wife. With her I can face any trouble. She moved and turned onto her right, a fear gripped my heart. What if he targets her? No, I will die if anything happens to my Ananya. Moving to bed I pulled her close, she hummed before wrapping her arm around my chest. I will keep her safe.

Brijesh

''Get out'' I pushed the girl off my bed. I was done with her . She whimpered running out of the room. Moving to the window I stared at the moon shining brightly in clear sky. Everything  seems beautiful. ''You must be looking that beautiful on the skies of Jaigarh too. But for how long? From tomorrow their downfall starts. '' I laughed at my plan, Rana Mahendra had his own  motives. Must say he is a bigger monster than I am , he poisoned his own mother and now he is going to ruin his own blood for his motives. 

 His mother had declared Deepika as her heir and after her , her offspring. I smiled, old hog forgot to mention that it should be the child of her husband. Her father hell cares who gives him that child, her husband or any random man. It should just be genetically hers. Killing Deepika won't be of any use till he has his runaway daughter's child . He will have it and I will have my revenge from my ex fiance. I pity Veer, I never hated him. But he never liked me. Above all he married my would be bride, he will have to pay for that and bad. I will watch him wither in pain. 

Raksha will be leaving for London tomorrow night. Let her take in the air of freedom for now. Sooner of later , she will be back in my trap. If they can have people out of the country so can I . I will attack them from all sides. Here , I will target Ananya and at the same time  Raksha will be attacked in London. Whom will you save Ranvijay ? You cannot be at two place at once, you will have to sacrifice one and that will be Ananya.

Her mere thought fills my mind with serene calmness. There is some magic about this girl, the day she held the gun at my forehead. I wanted to kiss her senseless. I have never met a girl as brave as her. All the girls I have met are usually intimidated or scared of me. But this one hates me with all her heart and that makes me want her all the way more. Once I have my hands on her, I will take her to my desert Palace. A place where no one will be able to reach. There is no need for me to put a dagger or bullet through his chest. The moment he loses her he will be as good as dead. It wouldn't take much for the family to break into pieces and at last I will kill that old Quneen Rudrani Devi. She deserves to die, she pushed my father on the verge of death. He committed suicide because of her. I still remember the promise I gave to my father, I will destroy the Rathores. I will whatever it takes to bring them down, kill betray as many as I can. My turned to the moon again, tomorrow's sun will be the beginning of the end of Rathores.

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