Prakriti P.O.V

Fire started dancing on my fingertips as I stared at the scene in front of me. Krishne was on the ground, blood was dripping from the corner of her mouth where Keechaka kicked her. My hands wanted to rip him into pieces in front of everyone. I moved towards courtroom with fire in my eyes, suddenly the scenario changed and I was standing on the shore of Dwarka, Brother Krishna was sitting on a stone, his back was turned to me and he was staring at the large sea. My jaw clenched and I walked towards him "Why did you bring me here?" I asked, anger pouring from my body, he turned his head towards me and gave me his soft smile "Prakrite, you were about to expose yourself in front of everyone, I saved you from doing this mistake" he responded in calm voice. I gritted my teeth together "I don't care about my disguise, Keechaka touched her with his dirty hands and I am going to punish him" I retorted and turned around to walk away from there.

"Are you willingly going to let your exile be fruitless, are you ready to forget the time you have missed in your little warrior's life. Everything will be lost if you do this" he said from behind, I freeze in the spot, my anger diminishing a little, I turned around and looked at him. "Kauravas will win the war without even fighting, you will have to go in exile for twelve years again, Adharma will win, are you ready to put all of this on line just to satisfy your anger?" he questioned me without any emotions on his face. Fire which was dancing on my fingertips was settled in my veins again, I started to think logically putting my anger aside. "But I can't let Keechaka walk away with this sin!" I growled remembering the memory again. He gave a sigh and nodded his head "I am not saying that you have to leave him, just think before you do anything with anger" He responded, I nodded my head finally and gave him a small smile. He walked towards me pulled me in a hug "Just couple of days more and then Dharma will be establish in the Aryavarta" he said strongly. I broke the hug and looked at him in seriousness.

"Couple of days more" I responded in a low voice. 

I was back in the Virata city looking at Krishne crying face. "Virata King, look what happens to one who has sought refuge in your kingdom! I am a married woman and this animal means to ruin me. I have come to you for sanctuary" she wailed in front of Virata King, I wanted to help her and kill that person but I have to control myself.

He will die soon!

Virata King looked away from her plea, he turned his gaze down in shame "You saw him kick me, O king. I ask you for justice!" she cried again looking at everyone in the court room. Suddenly Keechaka started laughing "No one will come for your rescue" he said loudly and started cackling again. "Your gandharva husbands will know the injustice done to you and see it punished. Perhaps the time is not right that's why they didn't come for your help. Only fifteen days more and you will be free. Wait until then before you seek justice. Go now, go back to your room" Elder Brother told her, she turned her gaze towards him, anger shining in her eyes "Okay, I will wait for the justice" she scowled and she walked out of the sabha, her eyes met mine and she looked at me in anger as she passed by me. I turned around and stared at her retreating back in pain. Suddenly someone bumped into me "Move out of the way, Dasi" the voice growled, I raised my eyes to look at the person, my eyes started burning with anger as I stared at the person responsible for Krishne humiliation and her pain. His expression changed from irritation to approved in a second. "You are new here?" he asked raising his eyebrow looking at me in suggestive manner, I clenched my fist and put a fake smile on my face "Yes, my lord, I am maid of Princess Uttara" I responded trying to make my voice calm.

"I need a maid in my service as well, would you like to fill the position?" he asked raising his hand to touch my face, I quickly moved back and lowered my head, my eyes burning with fire that will kill him if I stared at him long enough. I shook my head still staring at the floor "My lord, you won't be needing any maid soon" I said already determining his future. 

"Why do you think that?" he asked in confusion. I was about to answer him when we heard footsteps and people started coming out of the court room. Keechaka looked at me one more time "I will see you in my free time" he said in suggesting tone and walked away from there, I growled lowly trying to contain my anger as I watch him slipping out of my fingers unharmed. 

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I waited for sometime then without anyone noticing I moved towards Krishne apartment, I knocked on her door and waited for her to open it. She opened the door, tears streaming down her cheeks, her eyes red from crying. "Krishne" I whispered painfully looking at her condition, she still hasn't changed her clothes nor she wiped the blood away. I pulled her in a hug and she started sobbing on my shoulder "I won't let him leave unpunished" I promised to her. She broke the hug and looked at me firmly "I want him dead, he dare lay his filthy hands on me, he will be consumed in fire" she said in anger, I nodded my head, plan already forming in my head. "I won't change from these dirty clothes, I won't wipe the blood until he is dead" she swore looking fierce, "I promise you Krishne that Keechaka won't be seeing rising of sun next day" I told her.

"I need you do something for me" I asked her.

"If Keechaka will die by today, I am ready to do anything" she responded, I touched her cheek softly with my hand. I wanted to wipe the blood from her face but it will have to wait until Keechaka is dead.

"Go to Brother Bheem during night, tell him about the incident and made him ready to be in the dance hall, I will talk to Keechaka myself and tell him the lies about you being ready for him at midnight and I know how much of a lustful person he is, he will definitely agree to this and tonight will be his last day" I said, a small smile appeared on her face and she quickly nodded her head giving me a quick hug.

"Tell me where did he find you last time?" I asked her, I can't get this information from other maid and servants without being suspicious. We have to do it without anyone knowing. "Last time I saw him in the garden near Queen Sudeshna chamber" she responded to me. I gave a nod "Very well, I will see you in dance hall during midnight" I said and walked out of the room. I quickly made my way towards the dancing hall knowing Arya would be there. I have to finish all of this before Uttara start to look for me. I already lied to her saying that I want some free time for myself. Arya was sitting with Veena in his hand, he was staring at the wall with a frown itched on his face. "Arya" I said walking towards him, he turned his gaze at me, I can clearly see anger and frustration in his eyes. He quickly stood up and looked around "What are you doing here, Prakriti?" he asked in serious tone. I sighed "It was necessary to be here, you heard what happened with Krishne" I said in anger, he gave a growl and his jaw clenched "We are helpless because of the situation otherwise he would have been dead before he even laid his hands on Panchali" he gritted out, I put my hand on his shoulder, his muscles unclenched with my mere touch. "We are not helpless and he would be dead soon" I declared firmly, he looked at me waiting for explanation, I told him everything and he nodded his head "I will be here at Midnight waiting for you" he said touching my cheek and I sighed closing my eyes slowly nodding my head.

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I made my way to the garden thinking of the plan how I would entice Keechaka to the dance hall tonight. I waited for him to appear here knowing that he wants Krishne so badly, she is a quest for him, suddenly he appeared in front of me smirking in my direction. "We meet again, I guess my charm pulled you towards me" he chuckled staring at me. I lowered my head faking of blush at his comment. "My lord I am here to gave you a delighted news" I said sweetly, smiling in his direction, he looked happy "What is it, tell me!" he asked getting impatient, internally I was feeling repulsed by his gaze and want to burn him right now. "My lord, Malini refused you only from fear of her husbands. Which woman would spurn a man like you? Your strength makes her and anyone faint with desire. She has found a way for you and her to be together. Late at night, her gandharvas do not watch her, believing she is asleep. Meet her at the king's dance hall at midnight. There is a couch of silk there" I said in suggestive tone, boosting his ego. His eyes widened a little and he smirk broaden "I knew it, she can't resist me anymore, Even King Virata is afraid of me, now she understood that I am powerful and rule this Kingdom, she is very wise to choose me" he muttered to himself. I took a deep breath containing my emotions. 

"She will wait for you at midnight, come to her in the dark. But remember, don't tell a soul about your tryst" I whispered to him so that nobody would hear our conversation. His breath hitched as he stared at me "How do you know all of this?" he asked, his voice hoarse. I gave him a broad grin "She told me herself because she heard our conversation in the hall" I bluffed, he started smiling, "I am so happy today, I want to appoint you as my maid from now on" he said suddenly, my nostrils flared.

Your maid? I am your doom. 

"My lord, go and she will meet you in the night and after that we will discuss about us" I responded with a smile that reached my eyes. He nodded his head and went off with a song on his lips. I glared at him and gave a cruel laugh.

We will be waiting for you, My lord!

I went back to Uttara chamber doing my daily chorus, I was eagerly waiting for the time to pass so that I can punish the person who dared think that women are beneath them. "You seems happy today?" Uttara asked me looking at me with a smile. I nodded my head "I am happy Princess, the weather is pleasant and it is affecting my mood" I responded moving around the chamber with grace, she chuckled "I am joyful to see you like this" she said, she is such a great person, sometimes I feel like she is my daughter.

"Princess, Can I ask you one thing?" I said, she nodded her head wrapping her doll with silk clothes. "You are at the age of getting married" I said, she blushed suddenly "My father will announce the swayamvara soon in the whole Aryavarta" she said hiding her face behind the cloth. I chuckled at her reaction. 

"What quality do you want in your groom" I said, she looked at me, her eyes sparkling with interest. "I don't know, will my garland be suitable for that warrior's neck?" she asked biting her lips, I smiled at her humbleness "Don't think like that Princess, you should ask the question that which warrior can be suitable for your garland, can be suitable to be your groom" I replied. She came and sat beside me. "What do you think, who will be suitable for me?" she asked curiously.

"In my opinion, there is only one person who is suitable for you and your garland" I said, she looked at me in expectation, I chuckled at her hopeful look. I stood up from the seat and looked at the wall. 

"He is Vasudeva Krishna's student, he is the son of Gandhivdhaari Arjuna, he is the son of General Secretary Prakriti, His guru is one of the great archer, AngaRaj Karn, he is a fierce fighter like his father, he is calm like his mother" I said about my little warrior. Uttara is like a daughter for me and I would be glad if she becomes my daughter in law.

"He is ABHIMANYU" I said his name, my son, my heart, my warrior, a proud smile on my face. 

"Abhimanyu" She whispered in daze.

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Author Note:

Keechaka end is near!

And a little moment between Uttara and Prakriti about Abhimanyu

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