As he turned around to leave, Rashmi said softly, "Leave this realm and go back to your world immediately".  Agneya didn't turn back and just said, "I will.  But not immediately".  And then he left the chamber leaving Rashmi in chaos. 

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Rashmi decided to skip the class today as her mind was not in peace.  Meanwhile Agneya attended the class of Earth and by evening, he returned back to his chamber.  He was surprised to see Meghnath and Samrat waiting in his chamber.  Meghnath happily hugged Agneya and asked, "How are you?". 

Agneya didn't react to his excited form and just said, "We just met a few days ago in the Sarvayogita Competition".  Meghnath sighed at his reserved nature and said, "I pity your future wife.  If you remain inexpressive, then she might think that you are not interested in her.  And your marriage life-"

As Agneya was frowning at Meghnath's words, Samrat cleared his throat to stop their conversation about marriage and women.  Then Meghnath stepped aside to let Samrat talk about the crucial matter which brought them here.  Samrat said, "Agneya, you remember I told you about the forbidden gate which was locked by our ancestors getting weaker everyday.  Even sometimes some Asuras could use their powers beyond the gate while still being locked".

Agni nodded at his words and Samrat continued, "I think they are trying to control Rajkumari of Akashpura through her dreams.  So I have decided-".  Samrat was cut off by Agneya who said, "Rajkumari of Akashpura?  But how did you know about that?".  Samrat replied, "Dakshesh told me about this.  So As I was saying I have decided-".  He was once again cut off by Agneya.

Agni asked with a frown, "How did Dakshesh knew about her problems?".  Meghnath replied, "Agneya, since sheela took leave from the classes, Dakshesh went to meet her and that's how he came to know about these issues.  But what happened to you?  Why are you so worked up?".

Agneya cleared his throat and said calmly, "I'm not worked up.  I just wanted to know how he came to know about the problem".  Unknowingly Agni was relieved that it was not Rashmi whom Dakshesh met.  Then Samrat continued, "Agneya, we don't know how she became a target but the immediate step from our side is to prevent her from fully transforming into their spawn.  That's why I have decided that Charusheela will enter the palace as soon as possible".

Everyone was quiet for moment and then Agneya asked, "Just by keeping her in the palace, can you prevent the consequences?".  Meghnath replied, "She will be under their complete control if She touches the forbidden gate.  It seems like, they have just started to influence her mind and pull her towards them.  So if we can keep her under our watch and make sure that she doesn't go and touch the forbidden gate then it is resolved for now".

Agneya remembered Rashmi's words about Charusheela going to the forbidden gate in the night and about to touch it as well.  But hearing the words of Samrat and Meghnath, he realised that these details were not shared with them.  And he cannot be sure about whether Dakshesh knows about this or not.

Agneya nodded at them and as they were about to leave, he asked, "Samrat, I have one doubt.  You said that I'm the one who can destroy them once and for all.  But you didn't say how".  Samrat looked at him for a moment and then said, "I deliberately left that information out of our conversation back then.  Because I thought it would overwhelm you.  Actually there is a sword which is present in our palace under heavy protection, that can destroy them all".

Agneya questioned, "If so, then why don't I use that sword on the forbidden gate now and destroy them forever?".   Samrat sighed and then said, "No Agneya.  It's not safe for you.  You are yet to learn more about your powers and then only you will be able to use that sword, as it requires strong physical as well as mental powers. Secondly the sword is frozen right now.  How to bring it to life, is something no one knows at present".

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Rashmi's Chamber

Rashmi didn't leave the bed for the entire day and it was already the time to sleep.  As She got fresh after a bath and sat on her bed, she kept looking at the the couch which is empty.  Rashmi thought to herself, "Usually he would be here by this time.  Then why not today.  May be I was rude to him in the morning?".  As she was lost in her thoughts, she heard a voice, "Thinking about me?". 

Rashmi came out of her thoughts and saw Agneya sitting on the couch.  She let out a breath and said turning the other side, "No. I was thinking the next Sarvayogita competition".  She looked up at him as he didn't answer for sometime and then he said, "You don't need to lie.  The competition is still more than half a month away". 

Rashmi frowned at his words and he continued, "Today Samrat met me and informed that he is going to let your sister enter the palace as Dakshesh's secondary wife as soon as possible".  Rashmi's frown deepened as she said, "But there is still two more months". 

Now it is Agni's turn to frown and he asked, "What is the two months count? I know that generally they wait till the academy training is completed but what is this two month calculation?".   Rashmi didn't answer him for sometime and then said, "It's just that I thought within a maximum of another two months, their patience will wear out and they will not be able to live apart from eachother.  But this is too soon".

Agni was still not convinced about her explanation just like when she explained about why she followed her sister in the middle of the night to the forbidden gate. "'Twins Intuition'?  Is that any reason to go and check upon your sister whom you hate so much?", Agni thought to himself.

Rashmi quietly sat there as she didn't want to blabber more.  She heard him say, "Be careful.  Seems like your sister is also getting nightmares and Samrat suspects that it has something to do with the forbidden gate.  Even though he doesn't know about your midnight adventure.  And I didn't tell him about yours though". 

Rashmi laid down on the bed quietly and Agneya too laid down on the couch, still thinking about all the mysteries surrounding the forbidden gate.  He looked at Rashmi once and thought, "I don't know why but I think that she becoming my soulmate and me being the only person to destroy the forbidden gate are all interconnected".

Both of them were about to sleep when they heard a knock and Rashmi replied, "Come in Dakini".  The maid came in and didn't dare to look towards the direction of Yuvraj, who was in his night clothes without any jewellery covering his upper body.  She said, "Rajkumari, a maid came up to say that Samrat is waiting for you near the temple and need to discuss something important alone with you".

Agni was confused on this act of Samrat but didn't show any expression on his face.  Rashmi thought about it for a minute and got down the bed and took a shawl which properly covered her entire upper body especially her mark as she wore her normal blouse which showed her back.  Then she looked at Agneya and said, "I will be back in a few minutes".  He nodded at her and then she left.

Dakini felt awkward as Rashmi didn't ask Yuvraj about his opinion and decided by herself and was afraid that he might take her as an arrogant person but she kept quiet.  Rashmi soon reached the temple and saw Samrat waiting for her alone while his soldiers, servants and Rajkumar Meghnath were waiting for him at a distance.

Samrat greeted herand asked about her wellbeing and she returned the same gesture.  Then he said, "Rashmi, I have decided to rush through the announcement of Charusheela as Dakshesh's secondary wife".  He waited to watch her reaction which didn't change at all.  Then he continued, "I think you should also enter the palace along with your sister as Dakshesh's Primary wife, leaving your anger.  Please don't waste your life". 

Rashmi's anger was rising with his each word and she spitted out, "Samrat, I respect you for your age and position but if you don't want me to kill that sister of mine, so soon, then please leave your idea of making me as your grandson's primary wife".  Samrat was shocked to hear her words and her red eyes which held so much anger, proved that her words are not just a threat.

Glossary:
Samrat - Emperor
Samragyi - Empress
Rajkumar - Prince
Bratashree - Brother
Bhabhishree - sister-in-law
Acharya - Master/Teacher
Mamashree - Uncle (Mother's Brother)
Mamishree - Aunt (Mother's brother's wife)
Bade - elder or big
Chote - younger or small

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Precap:

Dakshesh said,"You are doing all this drama to delay Sheela entering the palace.  Aren't you, Rashmi?".

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