Ashram

After death of Jai, the battle had practically ended. There were corpses lying here and there. Some had their legs cut off, while some didn't have their head. But not a scratch had come to the defence team. They were just tired. The best display strength was done by Gahan and his brothers, who were from rakshasa clan and their powers increased during night.

They all went inside to check on Arun, when they saw Devyani holding a bloodied knife and Jai's dead body on the ground. Then they looked towards Mahakay. Mahakay explained everything that happened. The Devlani brothers went near Devyani and calmed her down. Then they all hugged eachother, when they heard a coughing sound. They all look towards the source. They see Arun has woken up and was smiling looking at them.

Arun- (in pain) Won't you guys, give me also a hug?

They all go near him and give him a warm hug. After sometime, they break the hug. Just then Arun starts coughing blood. Mahakay quickly goes near him and checks his nerve.

Mahakay-His health is deteriorating quickly. And we have only one day left in our hands now.

Karan- Why are you...

Just then sunlight enters the hut through the windows.

Daangarh hill

When she entered the haveli, she caught her breath. The walls and pillars looked as if they were made out of gold. The floor looked as if made out of silver with different types of gems encrusted in it. She looked ahead of her and saw a platinum door. She quickly went towards the door, opened it, and went inside. She was in awe from what she saw. It was big hall, which had open ceiling. The walls were full of scrolls and ancient leaves which contained information from time unknown. At the end of the hall, there was a statue of Devi Saraswati kept. She started walking towards it. Just as she was nearing it, she felt as if something was pulling her from behind. She tried to resist the force. She kept walking until she was few inches away from the statue. Suddenly, she was thrown back by a force. She fell on the floor.

Voice- Look if you try to reach god by wrong means then you will be thrown back like this.

Kajal looked around for the source of the voice, but nobody was around her.

Kajal- But what have I done wrong?

Voice- You are wearing shoes and entering this complex and you are asking what have you done wrong?

Kajal bit her tongue and got up from the ground. She quickly ran towards the door and removed shoes and then entered the hall again.

Kajal- is this fine now?

Voice- Yeah

Kajal again started walking towards the statue. Just as she neared the statue, her path was blocked by a large anaconda.

Anaconda- stop where you are. You can't move forward than this.

Kajal- But why can't I move forward?

Anaconda- because you need to answer a question.

Kajal- what is the question?

Anaconda- who was that King who did the Snake Yagaya?

Kajal- Maharaj Janmejay of Kuruvansh.

Anaconda-correct answer

Suddenly there was a white light. Kajal closed her eyes. When she opened her eyes, she saw a young boy ascetic who was 8 years old and man who wore the clothes of sage but it looked as if he had all the illness of the world. His body was oozing puss. His forehead had a hole from which blood was coming out of.

Kajal- Pranaam, Ashwatthama and Rishi Astik.

They raise their hand in ashirwad mudra.

Ashwatthaama- Why have come here, Panchali?

Kajal- to take the Sanjeevani plant and get to know the plan of Yudh.

Astik- See, I had told you Ashwatthama. This what she will ask.

Ashwatthama- you know everything, sage. I was just testing you. Anyways, the answers to your questions are, there bowl kept in front of Devi Saraswati's statue. In that, I made a cream using Sanjeevani plants. You can take that with you. As for the other one, he is planning to destroy the entire world to start the asur clan again. And if that's not possible, then atleast kill you and your family, so that you won't be a hindrance to his plans.

Kajal- How is he planning to do that?

Ashwatthama- by using Brahmastra.

Kajal- wait, he doesn't know how to use it! Then how is he thinking of using it?

Ashwatthama- by forcing few people to join his side.

Kajal- Like who?

Ashwatthama- Like me. Or my dad.

Kajal starts thinking. Then something clicks in her head.

Kajal- Wait, what's your dad present name?

Ashwatthama- Darsh Bharadwaj.

Kajal- So, he is the one who taught Devlani brothers to fight using weapons.

Ashwatthama- yup, and also the Desai brothers.

Kajal- but why will he ever take their side?

Ashwatthama- since, they employed him in their company, Kuru. He had signed the contract without reading carefully, because Yudh had given him the respect which he was asking for along time. They also made sure that he did not read the document. One clause in the contract says that, he should do what the employer asks without questioning. Therefore, now he is stuck there.

Kajal- Got it now. The only way to stop him going towards Kaurava side, is bringing his memory back. I need to find a way for it. Thank you, now I need to take your leave.

Ashwatthama- Sure. You can go.

Astik- But aren't you leaving something behind.

Kajal gets confused.

Kajal- what am I leaving behind.

Astik- This.

He was holding a thread which resembled her Raksha Dhaaga. Then she understood about whom he was talking about.

Kajal- Can I get the thread back, Sage? It is important to me.

Astik- Isn't the soul which is attached to it important.

Kajal- much more important than the thread.

Astik- then he is waiting for you. For your command. Just tell what do you want it to do. Tell your heart's desire for him.

Kajal closes her eyes and slowly breathes in and breathes out. Then she opens her eyes.

Kajal- Dear Abhimanyu, in previous life, I always looked after you as if you were my own child. But the only thing I regret is not spending enough time with you or my kids in their childhood. I could not change fate. But what little time I got to spend with you and my kids, I enjoyed. I just wish, I could see you growing up. So, in this life I want you to be born as my son. Please grant this wish of mine.

Suddenly, thunder was heard in the background. Then a bright light globe was shown in floating in air, near the ceiling. Slowly it started descending and finally, entered Kajal's stomach. Kajal felt divine energy coursing through her body. She felt as if everything will be fine. Kajal went and touched Rishi Astik. Then she bid adieu and quickly left for the summit.