It was the first day of Diwali and everyone were cleaning their rooms. The helpers were given a 5 day holiday so they could enjoy with their families. The Pandavas were rather surprised.

Nakul-" I wonder when this started?"
Dhritarashtra-" It started after Duryodhana got married."
Nakul(folds hands)-" Pranipat kakashree."
Dhritarashtra-" Ayushmanbhava putra."
Arjun(coming from behind)" What do you mean by this started after bhrata Duryodhana got married?"
Dhritarashtra(smiles)-" Putra never gave holidays to the workers even on their constant pleas, but after he got married and realised how it feels to celebrate such festivals with families he had a change of heart and started giving everyone holiday."
Nakul and Arjun look at eachother with suprise.
Nakul-" Well we should also clean our rooms."
Satanik -" Pranipat pitashree! No need for that! Me and Shrutakarm have done it!"
Arjun-" Why putra?!"
Satanik -" It's fine Pitashree!"
Shrutakarm running with a broom-" Bhrata hurry up! We need clean everything before Dadi arrives!'
Satanik-" Haan! Coming"

Saying so he runs behind him. Arjun and Nakul continue to talk with Dhritarashtra.

In the Darbar

Chitrasen (wipes sweat)-" Finally done!" (Dramatically falls on floor)
Prativindhya (laughs)-" Come on get up, To be honest I am also tired!"
Prativindhya -" Bhrata Vrishasen are you done wiping the throne?"
Vrishasen ( struggling)-"Yeah almost."
Draupadi-" Has anyone seen Suthanu?"
Vrishasen-" She must be in the garden."
Draupadi-" Oh okay thank you so much!"
Vrishasen (smiles) -" No need to thank me kaki."

Royal garden

There was nothing much to clean in the royal garden. Suthanu had cleared up the fallen flowers and kept in one corner. She was waiting for a certain someone. In a flash of light a arrow hits a tree and a flower tiara falls on her head. She smiles.
Suthanu -" So you can use a dhanush?"
Shatrunjay -" Ofcourse!"
Suthanu removes the flower tiara, it was very pretty the colours of the flowers were chosen very carefully. Her favourite shades of red , purple and pink were used in it.
Shatrunjay-" D-do you like it?"
Suthanu -" hmm"
Shatrunjay (stammering)-"I know the colours aren't that wel-"
Shatrunjay was stopped, Suthanu placed her finger on his lips and gives him a disagreeing nod.
Suthanu (whispers)-" It's the most beautiful thing I have ever received Kumar."
Shatrunjay could feel her breathing on his neck. Her calm voice almost sent shiver down his spine. Both of them stammer as they hear Draupadi's voice in distance. Shatrunjay quickly hides behind a tree , while Draupadi gives Suthanu some instructions.. Draupadi leaves in sometime.
Suthanu -" Mata is gone, you can come out Kumar!"
Shatrunjay comes out of his hiding spot, they both start talking about their gurukuls. Shatrunjay would start with a certain topic but would end with telling his and Sushen's mischief. Suthanu really loved how close they both were. It reminded her of herself and Pragti. Shatrunjay kept talking, while the surrounding went muffled for Suthanu all she did was look at him.
Shatrunjay -" Don't you want to say anything Kumari?"
Suthanu -" Huh? What why me!"
Shatrunjay-" Well I have been talking for a long time you might get a headache, and infact I want to hear how you spent time in gurukul!"
Suthanu (thought -" Kumar I could hear you for 1000 years.")-" Okay then! So let me see where to start from!"

Both of them had the heartiest time of their lives. This was one of the best Diwali for Shatrunjay. Both of them kept on talking until they heard the sound of dhools.

Suthanu-" Oh no! I forgot mata told me , dadi is coming!"

They could here the senapati announce Kunti's arrival.

Both of them start running towards the gate. On the way Suthanu's leg slipped because of the wet grass, she shrieked and closed her eyes waiting for her head to hit the ground. But that didn't happen instead she felt two strong arms around her waist while her hand automatically went around Shatrunjay's neck. She slowly opened her eyes.
Shatrunjay ( chuckles)-" Kumari be careful you might not understand when you will fall for someone!"
He laughs and both of them make their way towards the main gate.

At the main gate

Everyone was welcoming Kunti. Gandhari was really happy to see her after such a long time.
Kunti-" Putri Vrushali!"
Vrushali bends to seem her blessings.
Vrushali-" Pranipat mata."
Arjun-" Mata do you know angrani?"
Kunti-" Ofcourse putra. After you all left to build Indraprastha, Vrushali toke special care of me."
Chitra slowly goes behind and covers Kunti's eyes
Chitra-" What about us dadi?"
Kunti-" Ofcourse how could I forget each of you?"
The Pandavas were suprised . Draupadi wasn't though , Vrushali was a very good person and it was no suprise that she took care of Kunti.
Sushena-" Pranipat dadi."
Kunti-" Who are you putra?"
Vrushali-" Mata, after you left Hastinapur Arya and I had three sons this is Sushen the other two are twins, they are at their Gurukul."
Kunti was beyond happy.
Vrishasen-" Dadi, I have a suprise for you!"

Snigdha meets Kunti,who was really happy to know that she was going to have a great grandchild, when she was in Hastinapur she would frequently visit Anga,to meet her first born karna and Vrushali, moreover she helped Vrushali diliver Vrishasen her eldest grandson, Chitrasen and Shatrunjay. Leaving for Indraprastha was really hard for her since that would mean she won't be able to visit them anymore.

The Upapandavas and the pandavputris meet Kunti, though Suthanu was missing.

Draupadi-" Arya Bheem did you Suthanu?"
Bheem-" Nahi Panchali."
Draupadi (looking worried)-" Arya Nakul could you check the garden once! I told her to come as soon as possible!"
Sahadev-" No no let it be , she isn't a baby she will definitely be here."

Suthanu and Shatrunjay come running hand in hand. They immediately left it before anyone saw them but Sushen always knew what was going on. He gives his brother a mocking smile. Suthanu hugs Kunti while Shatrunjay seeks her blessings.

Everyone settles back in. Pragti and Sushen get back with their quarrelling but this time it is filled with sweetness. Kunti tells Gandhari about Indraprastha. Shatrunjay and Suthanu plan on meeting again in their favourite place.

Everything seemed to be at peace until...

Senapati 8-"Hastinapur Raja Duryodhana,Kumar Dushasan aur Angraj Karn padhar rahe hai!"

Bhanumati and Vrushali look at eachother nervously.
Pandavas who were talking with the Upapandavas become grim.
Duryodhana followed by Karna and Dushasan on his either sides. His eyes staight set at Bheema who had given him the most trouble when they were kids. Karna's and Arjun's eyes showed years of hatred for eachother. Even if the Pandavas had thought they could make amends with Kauravas it was impossible when they were infront of eachother.

Duryodhana-"WHY ARE THEY HERE!"

[ Yes! I am finally done with the introductions!(sweat drop), Do you think that the Kauravas and Pandavas will talk properly? Or will their fighting leave the Upapandavas and upakauravas shocked? Will this fight ruin the new bonds?] ~ author