In Kuntal,

Kumar Verma was not able to sleep as he was thinking about today's incident again and again.

Kumar- How was I able to cut the log into half? How did this magic even happen? Was it due to me? Or was it due to that man?

After turning sides on the bed, he went to the balcony to see the moon. He was admiring it's brightness when he heard the princess's voice behind him.

Princess- What are you doing over there Verma?

Kumar- Nothing Princess, I was not able to get some sleep.

Princess- Were you thinking about today's incident?

Kumar- (absent-mindedly) Yes... I mean no... I

Princess- You mean Yes.

Kumar nods his head.

Princess- I am happy seeing this change in you. I am still not able to believe that you cut the log in half.

Kumar- (whispering) Me too...

Princess- Did you say something?

Kumar- nothing princess.

Princess- Can you do that miracle again?

Kumar- Huh?

Princess- I want you to cut the log again.

Kumar- But...

Princess- This my order, now will you be able to do it?

Kumar- (nervously) Yes

They bring the sword and log in the room. Kumar picks up the sword and starts praying to Lord Parmeshwara. Just then Amar and Kattapa enter the room. Kattapa was holding plate full of fruits in his hand.

Kattapa- (almost running) Rukh jayiye Prabhu, Rujh jayiye (stops infront of him) aap jaisa veeron ke veer jo karya subah karte hai who sham ko dauraya toh anarth ho jaega Prabhu. Aap toh yeh jaante hi honge?

Kumar- (smiles) Yes, I know. (gives the Sword to Amar) I just forgot. Thank you for reminding me on time. (puts his hand on Kattapa's shoulder)

The princess glares at Kattapa. Kattapa quietly moves to a side, and let's Kumar's hand slide off his shoulder.

Princess- In the morning we need to go for hunting.

Kumar- Why!

Princess- Wild Boars...

Kumar- I hate boars.

Princess-Not boars, wild boars

Kumar- I hate that too.

Princess- The farmers complain that they destroy their fields. (looks at Amar) Bring him also.

Amar almost hugs Kattapa. Kattapa shrugs him off-

Kattapa- The thing is Princess, he runs away even looking at a mouse. Why is he being taken for hunting?

Princess- What will he learn by sitting in the kitchen? If he comes along then only we will know, for which he will be able to do. Bring him along .

And then she leaves the room.

In Mahishmati,

Vishesh Van

Sivagammi and Jagath left for their royal palaces taking their troops with them. Kavi and Renu had already built a and decorated cottage near the Mahadev temple. They also left after setting things for Akanksh and Ayanika.

Ayanika is sitting on the bed inside the cottage. She was just reminiscing the events of the night, when she felt a hand on her feets. She looked up to see it was Akanksh who was tying beautiful anklets on her right ankle. It was made out of gold with the symbols of Prayagirajyam engraved on it.

Ayanika- What was the need for this, Anant?

Akanksh- It is a symbol of our marriage that's why it is needed.

After he finished tying the anklet, he starts adriming it. Ayanika just smiles.

Ayanika- Now show me your right hand.

Akanksh puts his right hand in front of her. She puts a armlet around his hand which was made out of silver with Mahismati symbols engraved on it. Then she puts kantha which was made of gold and emerald with om locket around his neck.

Akanksh- What was the need for this, Ananta?

Ayanika- To symbolize our marriage and love, that's why it was needed.(smiles)

Akanksh- You haven't improved yet.

Ayanika- Why should I?

Akanksh smiles and takes her into warm embrace. Ayanika reciprocates in the same way. And then, they had a night full of passion. Their first night of being husband and wife.

In morning,

Kuntal,

The hunt had started. Kumar Verma and Amar were in one chariot and the princess in other one. They were looking out for the boar when they saw it on the right. Princess got ready to aim, as well as Kumar Verma. Kumar Verma was closing his eyes and trying to shoot. The princess just smiles and takes a better aim. Amar quietly holds Kumar's hand and shoots the arrow. The Princess also shoots the arrow. But it misses its target and Kumar's arrow kills the boar. One of the person announces this. This is repeated 3 times more.

After the hunt is over, everyone starts chanting Kumar's name. Kattapa goes near Kumar and starts praising him.

Kumar- (gestures Kattapa to stop) Devsena, keep these arrows in the museum, so that it inspire the upcoming generations.

Devsena ignores him and goes towards Amar.

Devsena- By looking at you, I had become suspicious of your acting and his flattery. What was your name?

Amar- (stutters) Shi...Shivu

Devsena trips on a rock and Amar catches her. She holds his hand and sees it carefully.

Devsena- These hands have fought wars. Ek yoddha ka hath mein nahi pehchaungi?

Kumar looks at his hand and shrugs. Devsena looks at Amar.

Amar- Ma..mama, Kuch keh rahi hai

Kattapa- What are you saying, Rajkumari? He just a innocent kid.

Devsena- We will see that also. Call Bahadur.

Amar is made to stand on a road with spear. He is just looking around and playing with the spear.

Kattapa- What is this Rajkumari? The kid who doesn't know how to hold datoon, you gave him a spear. Why are you doing this.

A bull is seen running towards Amar.

Kumar- That...that bull!

Kattapa- On one side there is a bull and other side bull-mind! That boy will die, Rajkumari!

Someone covers Kattapa's mouth from behind. Amar leaves the spear and gets hit by the bull. He hits his shoulder on a rock. Devsena and rest of the people come running towards him. Kattapa starts blabbering about who will marry him and stuff. Devsena sees his wound. He winces in pain. A Chariot is called and quickly the entire troop returns to the palace.

Mahishmati

Vishesh Van

The Morning sun was shining on Ayanika's face. Akanksh got up from the bed slowly and looked at Ayanika's face. It was glowing due to sun's ray falling on it. He kissed the forehead of Ayanika. She quietly opens her eyes and hugs him. He breaks the hug and points towards the window. Colors drain out of Ayanika's face. She quickly gets out of the bed and goes to bath. Akanksh justs laughs.

After sometime,

Ayanika enters the room after bath and changing clothes. Akanksh just smiles looking at her. Ayanika quickly starts doing her shringaar. Akanksh comes near her and hugs her from behind.

Ayanika- (giggles a bit) Leave me now, I need to reach the palace before anyone gets to know.

Akanksh- I know. But I don't want to let you go.

Ayanika- (gives a sad smile) I also don't want to let you go, but I need to go. (turns towards him, looks into his eyes with determination and sadness) Will give me an Akhand Vachan?

Akanksh-(Shocked) But why?

Ayanika-I don't know, but I might require your help in future. Will give me an Akhand Vachan of helping me without questioning and when I ask for it?

Akanksh- (After thinking for sometime and then smiling) Yes, I give you the Akhand Vachan.

Ayanika hugs Akanksh, hiding her tears.

Outside the cottage,

Ayanika looks at Akanksh on his horse, Surya-Jal one last time on her horse, Som-Vayu. They smile at eachother and leave for their respective kingdoms.

In Bhalladeva's room,

Spy- Bahubali, Kattapa have reached Kuntal after travelling through the kingdom. Bahubali is acting as if he is dumb, Prabhu.

Bijjaladeva- Why is he acting? He is dumb. But why is he acting dumb?

Spy- It looks like Yuvraj has fallen in love with the Princess of Kuntal, Devasena. (He goes near Bhalla) This is her picture, Prabhu. (hands over the scroll)

Bhalla opens the scroll and gets mesmerized looking at the picture. Bijjala comes near and sees the picture.

Bijjladeva- Humph! The Kingdom is his and the beautiful is also his.

Bhalladeva- Devasena should be only mine, Pitaji.

Bijjladeva- (looks at him in shock) How will this be possible?

Bhalladeva- If Ma gives the vachan, then it is possible.

Bijjaladeva- (still confused) younger brother's lover will be yours, why will she give that vachan?

Bhalladeva- Because she doesn't know that my younger brother loves her that's why. I will play the first move that's why.

Renuka listens and sees everything. She quietly leaves and runs towards Ayanika's room.

In throne room,

Bhalladeva is looking outside from the balcony when Sivgammi arrives with her group.

Sivagammi- why didn't you come for the breakfast? You also did not come for the meeting with ministers. What happened Bhalla?

Ayanika- Yes yes, what happened Bhalla Bhaiya?

Everyone turns around to see Ayanika standing at the door.

Ayanika- Are you fine or did you catch some cold? (comes and stands behind Sivagammi)

Bhalla- I am fine, Ayanika. (Gives a fake smile and holds Sivagammi's hands in his) And I didn't feel like coming today.

Raj Purohit comes forward.

Purohit- I know what happened Rajmata.

Sivagammi- What happened?

Purohit- Vastu Dosham.

Sivagammi looks at him confused.

Sivagammi- Vastu Dosham?

Purohit- Yes, Vastu Dosham. A new planet has entered from north. If you want I can show.

Bhalla- Arrey, what are you saying?

Sivagammi- Bhalla, (looks towards the purohit) I am saying, Show me.

Ayanika sense something amiss. Purohit goes and in front of a large curtain covering a painting. He pulls down the curtain to reveal a portrait of Devasena. Sivagammi also gets mesmerized looking at the picture.

Sivagammi- Who is this Beautiful lady?

Purohit- The princess of Kuntal Kingdom, Devasena. From the time he saw this picture with a painter, the planets of the north have changed their direction.

Sivagammi- Do you like the Princess, Bhalla?

Bhalla- Yes Ma, I want her.

Ayanika understands the entire situation.

Sethupati- What is this Yuvraj? You are asking as if she is a doll. How will this happen?

Sivagami- (Ego hurted) Why will this not happen? He sacrificed the throne of this kingdom as if it was a seed. My son is big-hearted. If I do not fulfill his small wish, then what kind of mother I am? Bhalla (puts her hand in front of him, and Bhalla puts his hand on that)Devsena is yours, this is my vow.

Ayanika gets a big shock. Her brain starts thinking faster.

Ayanika- Sorry to interject Ma, but do you think is this vow right?

Sivagammi looks at her confused.

Bhalla- (thinking) What is this girl up to now?

Ayanika- I agree with what Sethupati is saying. That the princess is not a doll, she is a women with mind. And I feel this vow is not right.

Sivagammi- Are you trying to tell I didn't think over it?

Ayanika- No, but Ma, I don't want you to end up in the situation of illustrious King of Ayodhaya, Father of Lord Ram, Maharaj Dashrath, who regretted giving the 2 boons to his favourite wife Kaikai.

Sivagammi thinks for sometime.

Sivagammi- I think, I took the right decision and my vow is not wrong.

Ayanika- As you say Maata.

But Ayanika was thinking about a counter plan.