Chapter 43 - Samrat
Kalindi was praying in the temple when Rekha came and informed her, "Maharani, the Messenger has informed that Maharaj and Rajkumar Arunaditya are returning to the palace victoriously".
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Kalindi thanked God immensely for keeping her family safe and felt as if all the bad phase of their family is over. As she was about to leave the temple, she told herself, "I don't know why. But I feel like Agneya is also returning back to Rakshatra victoriously. It's as if all three of them have gone to the war and now returning back". Keeping her thoughts aside, she prepared for their grand welcome, although it will take a day or two for them to reach the palace after analysing the casualties.
Pranyakta
It has been a day since the Asuras were destroyed. And Rashmi is still sleeping due to over exhaustion. Agneya hadn't left the chamber since he came back. By Afternoon, Rashmi stirred in her sleep and Dakini immediately called out Agni, who was sitting in the balcony. He sat beside her on the bed while Dakini brought some water for her.
Rashmi opened her eyes with great difficulty and her gaze fell on the person sitting beside her, which brought back her memories. She sat up in a jerk causing her head to hurt and Agni pushed her down again in a half lying position carefully. As she laid down and closed her eyes to relieve the bursting pain in her head, Dakini gave her some water which soothed her body.
After Dakini left the chamber for their privacy, Rashmi asked Agni, "What happened? How many days have passed?". He replied, "It has been one day. Everything is all right. You have saved us. Infact, saved everyone here". She sighed and said, "Thank God. I knew that I will be passed out after using my powers. That's why I had kept my hand on your head, so that you too will remember everything".
Agni kissed her forehead and thanked her. Later Agni informed her about the happenings and the true imposter. Rashmi was surprised that it was not the real Meghnath who had killed Agni in the previous life. And the fact that it was Charu who could fight so flawlessly was more shocking for her. But she doesn't have an ounce of pity for what her sister is going to receive as punishment for treachery. The only regret is that she herself couldn't kill her by her hands.
Agni asked her to take rest but she questioned him, "When are we leaving for Rakshatra?". He looked at her for a moment and sighed while saying, "You need rest. We will leave once you are strong enough to move". She shook her head and said, "I can take rest even after going to Rakshatra. I don't want to bound you here anymore". He nodded at her words and said, "I will take to Samrat and Meghnath Bratashree".
They had their lunch together and Rashmi went back to sleep. Agneya met Samrat in his chamber along with Meghnath and said, "I'm going back to Rakshatra". Samrat replied, "I knew that you would say this. But I want to put forward my request infront of you. As per the holy book of Pranyakta, only the person with all 5 elemental powers can become a King. In that case, it is only you and your blood line, who will possess those powers. If I appoint Meghnath or Dakshesh, one or the other Kingdoms will revolt, saying their elemental power has been neglected as the King doesn't have that power".
Agni stared at him without hesitation and said, "I have already told you that you shouldn't blindly follow up a book and it was not immutable as you already know. Anyways I have a solution for the five Kingdoms to not revolt. For that you should first step down from your throne and pass on the crown to me. Then I will do the needful". Samrat wanted to ask what he is going to do but silently nodded.
After an hour, all the Kings and Ministers were present in the courtroom awaiting the Royal family. Samrat along with Agneya, Meghnath and Dakshesh entered the courtroom. Samrat stood infront of the throne and addressed the court, "Many of you might not know about one of the oldest rules of the Royal family. That is the criterias for crowning the Yuvraj as King. One of the criterias is that he should complete the Academic training. And the other is Killing of the Asuras". The courtiers took in the new information and guessed what was coming.
Samrat announced, "Hereby, I declare Agneya to be the next Samrat of Pranyakta. And expect your loyalty and submission". The Kings didn't have any problem with Agneya becoming Samrat as he has all 5 elemental powers and won't be biased. Seeing the acceptance from all of them, Samrat Crowned Agneya. Then Samragyi brought Rashmi while taking slow steps to accomodate her health situation. And Rashmi was crowned as Samragyi.
Both Agni and Rashmi took their seats and just then Agni said, "As the Samrat of Pranyakta, I have decided something for the people". Seeing everyone giving full attention, he continued, "I am going back to my realm, along with my wife. And in my place, I would like to appoint Meghnath Bratashree as acting Samrat". Even Samrat, Meghnath and Dakshesh were shocked as they didn't expect this.
Murmurs started to increase but Agni continued in a strong voice, "Wouldn't the people want someone who had been here all along, to rule over them? Bratashree had been here since he was born. And he know each and every details about the five Kingdoms as well as the people's needs. So I think he is the best fit for this role than me. And at the same time, I don't disregard your fear of partiality from the Samrat, as he doesn't have all 5 powers. Still I will be the Samrat, under whom Meghnath Bratashree will work. I will always keep a check on his work".
The other Kings were also convinced by his words and soon Meghnath sweared infront of Agneya. Later in the evening, Agneya and Rashmi were standing infront of the giant door which has opened up giving way to the mortal realm. They greeted his grandfather, Meghnath and Dakshesh and finally Agneya said, "Rashmi, if you want, we can go after meeting your parents". She shook her head in response and said, "I don't want to meet them. But I have a request for you".
Agneya smiled at her words and said, "I know what you are going to ask. Look over there". Rashmi saw Dakini coming over with her luggage tied in a cloth and came near them smiling widely. Rashmi too smiled in joy and hugged her. She mumbled a thank you to Agneya but asked worriedly, "She doesn't have powers. Will she be able to cross through this door?". He said, "Although she doesn't have powers, she can atleast travel once. Frequent travels may not be good for her".
Then all three of them left through the door.
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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Hi guys,
One more chapter before epilogue. I will make epilogue as a bigger chapter.
Hope you like the chapter. Do vote and comment.
Word count: 1250
Thanks,
SM.
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