The entire group reached near the two crossroads. Akanksh stops and looks at Ayanika. Ayanika took a deep breath to stabilize herself and she called Kattapa near her.

Ayanika- Call your clan now.

Kattapa nods and gives a cat call. The clan gathers around them. They were wearing dress of leaves and twigs to merge with the surrounding. She looks at him, with determination. He looks at her with sad eyes.

Kattapa- Ayu...

Ayanika- (raising her hand to stop him from saying anything) Mama, it's now or never. Please try to understand.

Amar- What happened, Ayu?

Ayanika- Nothing Bhaiya, mama was a bit nervous that's all. Anyways, (Looks at Akanksh) Anant please lead the way to Prayagirajyam. Mama, please protect them.

Both them nod and start the ride towards Prayagirajyam. Ayanika quietly leaves the group, without them knowing she was missing. When she reached the crossroad, she spread mud around the start of track to cover the track. Then she rode Somvayu few times on the road towards the mysterious cave. Then she went towards the cave. She got down of Som-Vayu, took out all the weapons hanging on her side. She hugged her horse for one last time which was reciprocated by the horse. Then she took the horse inside the cave, and left her there. She pushed a huge boulder 4 times her size and blocked the entrance of the cave. She got ready to fight the enemy soldiers, holding her ashtadhatu sword tightly in her hand. Just then the Kalkeya soldiers arrived along with it's leader.

Looking at her battle ready, the leader smirked. He gave the command to attack her. The soldiers ran to attack her. She started slashing them,ruthlessly and brutually. The moment she lost her sword, she quickly caught hold of mace and started fighting it with it. She was following this method to fight and she fighting as if goddess Mahakali had entered in her. There was blood all over the place, but she kept on fighting until last soldier was also killed.

In Prayagirajyam,

The group had reached the royal palace. Everyone was happy. But Akanksh moticed something off. He felt someone was missing, but at that point looking everyone's happy face, he did not say anything. But he was getting the feeling as if something wrong was going to happen. Just then, Renuka and Aditya take their leave as they needed to go back to Bhalladeva. Just as they were leaving, Akanksh went near them.

Akanksh- Renuka, do you know where is Ayanika?

Renuka- (hesitates a bit) She should be here.

Akanksh- But I don't see her here.

Renuka- Then, she might have got lost on the way or she is planning something for you. Now, we will take your leave.

Saying this, Renuka nudged Aditya and they both left. But something still did not fit right, which was worrying Akanksh a bit. He went to Amar.

Akanksh- Did Ananta leave anywhere before without telling anyone where was she going?

Amar- only once or twice if it was something important other than that, she would always tell me or Devi where was she going. But why do you ask?

Akanksh- Nothing, I have not seen Ananta until now. Last I remember she was with us, riding Som-Vayu.

Amar- (Smiles) She might have gone to get you something, as today is something special, I feel.

Akanksh- Ummm, (sudden realization) it is going to one year of our marriage. I need to start preparations for that. Thanks, Sakha! (Runs away)

Amar chuckles lightly.

In Vishesh Van,

Ayanika looked around her. She saw blood and corpses spread all around her. She saw the corpse lying beneath her feet. It was the leader of the tribe, who head had been incapacitated by her. Finally she felt a bit free, as she was assured her family had reached Prayagirajyam. She started taking deep breaths. Suddenly she felt dizzy. Then she started coughing blood very badly. There was only one task for her to finish, before she could go to Prayagirajyam. Just only one.

Out of nowhere, an arrow came and hit her shoulder. She could feel immense pain but she knew who had arrived.