Chapter 23- Grand Marriage

The Invite

Sivagammi was thinking which rulers to invite which she was discussing about it with ministers when Amarendra, and Bhalladeva came into the room. Kattapa was standing behind Sivagammi.

Amar- Ma, you called both of us?

Sivagammi- yes, I called both of you because I want you both to give your opinions on the list.

She read out all the names.

Amarendra-The list looks fine to me. We can send invites to all of them.

Bhalladeva- I just want to suggest one thing.

Sivagammi- Yes, what is it?

Bhalladeva- Why don't we invite, the kingdom of Agrata, Kalpana devi?

Everyone just looks at him confused.

Bhalladeva- Ma, I want to end this rivalry between the kingdom of Agrata and Mahishmati. So, we can invite her to this wedding so that we can end this animosity.

Keshav- But the animosity cuts deep. Shrutsen was the king of Agrata who was killed by conspiracy of Bijjaladeva with the greedy ministers of the court. She killed those ministers and made herself the sole ruler of Agratha. She runs a female army, and is on imperialistic spree. She won't accept this invitation, plus she wants to take revenge on Bijjaladeva.

Everyone thinks deeply.

Amarendra- I second the suggestion of Bhalladeva. If we send her invite with good wishes, there are chances she might accept and end the animosity. If she doesn't then it's both the kingdoms loss as a lot of lives has been lost in these wars.

Sivagammi- If you say so Amarendra, we will send an invite to Agratha. By the way where is Ayanika?

Kattapa- She is helping with the wedding arrangements. That's why she is not here.

Sivagammi- (smiles) let her do it, as it is her brother's wedding.

Bhalladeva smirks evily as his plans first step is accomplished.

In Agratha,

Dear Kalpana Devi,

We cordially invite you to the wedding of Amarendra Bahubali with The princess of Kuntal, Devsena. Let's end this animosity and bring peace between both the kingdoms. It will help both the kingdom and save a lot of lives.

Rajmata of Mahishmati,

Sivagammi Devi

After reading the invite, Kalpana wanted to tear the invite and refuse. Suddenly, she got on idea. She writes the answer and sends it to Mahishmati. After sending the answer, she smirks evilly and calls her secret women army, Kalanchal. She orders them to dress up as her dasi and come with her to the wedding. She also included her best archer, Nagini, in the group. The group leaves after doing all preparation.

Next day,

In Mahishmati,

After reading the answer, Everyone smiles. But Ayanika is still a bit suspicious. She knew that Bhalladeva wanted to take revenge, but how did Kalpana Devi accept the invite so easily. She just shook of that thought. Just then Akanksh and Jagat entered the room.

Jagat- Rajamata, please allow us to leave as we have stayed over here for a long time. Our Praja needs us.

Sivagammi- Maharaj, please extend your stay until tomorrow as the marriage will take place tomorrow and I want you to give blessings to the newly weds. (Joins her hand in front of him) This is my humble request to you.

Jagat- Arrey Rajmata, you don't need to do that. We will stay until the marriage takes place.

The Main Marriage day

In morning,

Kalpana Devi is given a very good welcome in the Mahishmati. Sivagammi goes and hugs her.

Sivagammi- I never thought, you will accept this invitation.

Kalpana- (smiles) you invited me so cordially that I couldn't refuse it. I also wanted to end this enemity. (hugs her and gives a evil smile)

Ayanika raises one eye brow with suspicion. But she keeps quiet about it. Sivagammi takes Kalpana to the Shiv mandir of the palace where Amarendra and Devsena were praying. Akanksh was standing next to Amar. Ayanika just goes and quietly stands next to Devsena and starts praying. After sometime, the important moment came to give unbreakable vows.

Amar puts Devsena's hand on his.

Amar- I give you the vow that I will love you till my breath lasts and you will be my first and the last wife.

Devsena- I also give you the vow to protect your love and honour, even if I have to give my life for it or take someone else life from them.

After exchanging the vows, Amar calls Ayanika near him. He takes her hand in his.

Amar- I know that you have already taken vows for this Kingdom and for me, eventhough I don't know exactly what they are. But I give you this vow that I will not let any harm come your, what so ever happens. Even if Mahadev tries to separate us from eachother, I will not let any harm come your way.

Ayanika gets a bit emotional listening to the vow. She smiles and hugs Amar. After sometime, Amar ad Devsena go inside along with everyone else. Only Akanksh and Ayanika are left near the Shivling. He quietly takes Ayanika's hand in his.

Akanksh- I know you had already taken one unbreakable vow or Akhand Vachan from me, but this time I want to take one from you. (Ayanika looks at him confused) I want you to give me this Akhand vachan that you will not hide anything from me Ananta, even the plans that you are making to protect someone's existence. I give you the akand Vachan that I will not tell anyone and no one will even get to know about the plans at all. Do you give me the vow?

Ayanika- (after thinking for sometime) I give you the Akhand Vachan that I will tell you everything and not hide anything from you.

After this they both go inside the palace.

In night,

Marriage hall

The marriage of Devsena and Amar had started. Kalpana Devi's plan also started with it. When each ritual was taking place, her Kalanchal soldiers were taking their positions. Even Nagini took her position on the roof. Just as the Sindoor ritual was taking place, Nagini took her aim. Her aim was noneother than Bijjaladeva. But someone else knocked her out. He took the bow and arrow of Nagini and shot a poisonous arrow to his target, which was none other than Jagatnath Dev Rayan, while the sindoor seremony got over. The arrow pierced Jagat's heart and he fell dead. The Kalanchal soldiers start attacking mercilessly at the crowd. Ayanika got her sword out quickly which was hiding in the folds of saree as accessory. Devasena and Amar also started fighting with the sword they were abl to snatch from the Kalanchal soldiers hand. Akanksh managed to grab his dad's sword and started fighting with it. Kalpana Devi was fighting against Sivagammi who was using the Kalanchal sword pretty well. Bhalladeva was fighting mercilessly, and slowly inching close towards Ayanika, where as Ayanika was getting closer to Amar. When she was just few inches away from Amar, very cunningly Bhalladeva put his leg behind Ayanika, and she tripped over it falling backwards. Her stomach was pierced from the back by Amar's sword just as he was about to swing it for attacking.

Amar froze for on the spot, Devsena became shocked, Bhalaadeva was acting as if he was scared, Bijjaladeva was faking his shocked reaction. Sivagammi had finished fighting with Kalpana devi by incapacitating her head. She just turned around to see, Ayanika's condition, she also became shocked. Kattapa just had tears of shock in his eyes.

Akanksh- AYANIKA!

Amar left the sword, and Ayanika was falling down. Akanksh quickly caught her in his arms. He saw that she had already fallen unconscious. He quickly picked her up and ran inside the palace.

Amar- (running behind Akanksh) Call Raj Vaidya, IMMEDIATELY!

One of the soldiers leave to call Raj Vaidya. Their were only two people who were happy in this entire crowd.

Now what will happen? Will Ayanika get saved or she will die? Will Amar become the king or not? 

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