Vikram's gun forgot all sought  of mercy the moment he stepped into Suryagarh. He entered the dark region of Netra's supporters like bolt of lightning. His eyes knew no mercy now his hands stopped. ''Burn everything here and group all who support that witch.''

His guards were equally raged, their fists smashed whatever came in their way. There were screams, waling every where but that didn't affect Vikram at all. A woman tried hitting him with a boulder from behind but he grabbed her by neck, pressing his fingers hard around her slender neck, ''Hukum don't kill a woman.'' Badal intervened

Vikram gave a demonic smirk , his eyes locked with the woman, ''Before I end you pathetic life, let me give a little insight about me. An enemy is just an enemy, I am not even going to spare your kids. If my family suffers, then all of you will too.''

The guards looked at one an other a little shocked, Jaigarh Royals were known for mercy but this Crown Prince was different. He was like a dragon, burning and swallowing everything that came its way. Badal knew killing kids was wrong and he decided to intervene,  He pulled Vikram aside, ''Tie all of them and make them watch their world turn into ashes.'' He ordered.

''Badal, I give orders you follow.''

''You are not Maherndra Singh. You are Vikramjeet Rathore, prodigy of Ranvijay Pratap Singh Rathore. These people mean nothing, we give them fear for life and that's worst than death.''

Vikram was still huffing like a tiger, ''Make sure they aren't of any use by the time we are done.''

''I will.'' Badal promised and Vikram stepped out. Leaning against his vehicle he watched as his men burned anything an everything. One of them bundled the kids and locked them in a room while others made sure that broke the hands of men leaving them useless for at least few years.

Vikram recalled his moments with Ranvijay, he replayed everything from the moment he could remember. The small things he learned from his uncle, their swimming lessons, defence arts and everything he knew hot. Hot tears filled his eyes, he was ready to kill any one and everyone till his soul felt calm. 

''Hukum , behind you.'' Badal screamed and Vikram turned around blocking the attacker. He was beefy, taller than Vikram ,a scar running down his cheek made him look more menacing. ''May be we haven't met but in a way I am your uncle. Your maternal grandfather use to fancy my mother. ''

''Thanks for giving me the pleasure of killing atleast one of Mahendra Singh's family. ''  Vikram replied. The man smirked and banged his head against Vikram making him retreat. Vikram shook his head to worn off the affect of impact, ''what happened sweet Prince, you seemed shaken with just bang of my head. Think when my fist lands on you.''

Badal pulled his gun but Vikram gestured him to stop. His raged heart was looking for a release. He knew his guards would kill the opponent if required but he wanted to to inflict a permanent pain on the people around. He closed his eyes once as he recalled Ranvijay' smiling face. The blood turned into fire. The two opponents charged at each other ready to attack. They threw blows and kick at each other without giving a break.  Neither of them were less, the man lifted his fist punching Vikram hard on face, rupturing his lips, ''Ready to die chocolate face.''

Vikram  whispered, ''Time to end the game.'' As the man lunged at Vikram, he suddenly froze as if in immense pain hit his body. He stared down at the knife which Vikram had pushed through his stomach. His eyes met that of Vikram, he saw the darkness he always sided with. The only difference was, this time he was against it. ''I never said I would play fair. After all, I too have that dirty blood that runs in your veins.''

Vikram twisted the knife, the man coughed blood all over Vikram but he didn't flinch, ''I am Vikramjeet Singh Rathore, and no one will stand against me.'' Vikram pulled out the knife, pushing his opponents lifeless body on the hard earth. ''I won't stop till I end all of you.'' 

***

Sona opened her eyes feeling disoriented, she lifted her body up and felt a bolt of pain hitting her nerves.  She gave up ad lay still for a minute to process her thoughts. As she gained her senses, she recalled what happened  last time she was awake. A painful sob escaped her mouth as she heard her heart shattering into pieces.  The man she loved with all heart shot her. Though she was alive, he killed her soul completely. It didn't matter how many tears she shed, the pain would never be gone.

She looked around and realise she was still in Jaigarh but alive, which meant they were going to use her or kill her. She sat up to meet the eyes of her mother in law Dipika, she was no longer the loving version Sona had met and lived with. ''I hope you feel like shit!'' Came Dipika's cold voice.

''I do! The man I love shot me.''

''I am proud of what he did, and did you expect him to worship you after what your brother did.'' Dipika replied 

''This is just the reply of what you guys did to him years back.'' Sona replied without battling a lash, locking her eyes with her mother in law. Dipika's lip twitched one side. She got up , walked to the younger girl and gripped her arm, ''Ranvijay Rathore isn't just a name, he is the air Jaigarh breaths. You can talk because you are safe within the walls of this Palace, the moment you step out, you will be torn into pieces.''

''I am not scared.''

''You should be.'' Dipika warned. She stepped back walking away to leave. She stopped at turned around , ''If you think Rathores did anything to hurt anyone in the past, you are wrong. This family never stood with wrong but this time we will be all no one had ever thought off. Just pray that till you are here, Vikram doesn't crosses your path. This time his gun's aim would be your head.'' Dipika left leaving a little shaken Sona behind. Chitra locked the room as soon as Dipika stepped out.

***

Veer stood outside at the door watching his brother lying lifeless on the bed with machines and tubes attached to his body. His body doubled up as he sobbed bitterly, he had never imagined about the day when his shield would lay lifeless. 

''Bhai!'' Veer got up hearing Raksha's shaking voice. As their eyes met, Raksha flew into Veer's arms. The siblings shared the pain comforting each other, Raksha turned , walking to Ranvijay , She stood watching him, ''Bhai! I can't stand you like this. Not you, you are my super man and I want to back.''

Veer squeezed her shoulder, ''he will fight, for us and for the one he loves more than anyone. Ananya!''

''How is she?''

''Don't know how to answer this. Let's say she is a ticking bomb, and will take everything with her.''

Raksha looked at Ranvijay again, ''This time, kill them all. '' 

''We will.'' He assured her. Veer walked Raksha out to jpin Adi and his son. Adi too promised his all support, ''Advay will stay here.''

''No we can't risk him.'' Veer refused

Adi squeezed Veer's shoulder, ''We are family and Advay too has few duties towards this family. I will too use my resources to trap Netra and her family. Let's just end this one for all.'' Veer couldn't agree more.

***

Ananya sat surrounded by the portraits  of hers done by Ranvijay. Her long hair lose with few strands of grey. She stared at one of the portrait he done during the festivities of holi. It was her smiling through the rainbow of colours. Their fun filled laughter echoed her ears again

'I looked like a ghost while playing colours and you made me look like an nymph' She had said staring at the finished work. He had extended his hand and she had accepted it walking into his arms. Ranvijay had then kissed her deep, caressed her hair , 'to my eyes, you have always been and will always be a nymph. My nymph.'  

Those words had always made her feel beautiful, special. Ranvijay was her life, she could and would never love anyone the way she loved him, not even her kids and the attack on him turned her into something he never wanted her to be. Ananya walked out of the room filled with rage, she made her way to Gran mother-in -laws suite. The woman who her queen from a simple girl. She missed her today.

Walking in she stood opposite to the huge portrait on the wall. 'I have always believed in you the way I believed in myself. I had chosen to be heartless when my love left me among wolves. If ever you find yourself in such situation, let your heart hibernate and awaken the darkest of your brain. Sometime to protect your own, you have to be a monster.'

Ananya opened her, she took a deep breath. 'Then Monster it is! For my Ranvijay.' She touched the bottom of the portrait once leaving the room. Though she had given the orders to capture all blood relations of Netra, her soft heart couldn't stand the wailing of kids. She had refrained from walking into the dungeon. But then Ranvijay's unconscious form danced in her mind and her heart turned hard. She charged towards the dungeons of the Palace with rage in her eyes. 

As she approached , the screams and wailing went a notch higher, and then all turned silent as the captor met the captive. ''This is illegal. You will be punished for this.'' screamed a woman

Ananya smiled, ''Only if you leave this room alive and that includes your kids.''

''What do you want?''

''Netra and her son.'' She replied

''We haven't met them in years.'' They pleaded

''Great then! I will make sure you see them soon. Till then, you are my captive.'' Ananya left the screaming captives behind as she took stairs back to her Palace. The family of captives whom she had left free would search and find Netra for her, she was sure about it.

***

''WHo asked you to shoot Ranvijay?'' Netra screamed as she felt noose tightening around her neck. She had stayed in touch with her extended family but had never disclosed her whereabouts completely. Now, Ananya had held all by neck and she feared that her own people would throw her in enemy den.

''You wanted me to kill all of them and now you are screaming on me!'' Dev retaliated with rage. He had been angry with himself for  going emotional when he should have used his brain. He had gone to Jaigarh for his sister and his little stupidity had left her trapped among enemies. He wasn't sure in what condition she would be in.

''Yes, I wanted them dead but when we are safe. Who do you think Ranvijay Rathore is? He is a living god for his people. By now whole of the Jaigarh would know our faces. Its just not the Royals but even the air of that place would searching for us to be killed.''

''I am not scared.'' He replied

''You should be. Ananya Rathore his holding my extended family as a captive. She will not even spare a single kid now. The once whom she had left free are searching for us, she had turned my own family against me. That Vikram, he is an animal. He ad burned down all who supported us and you say you are not scared.'' She looked scared more than anyone.

''I am just worried about Sona.''

''Let her die.'' Netra screamed

''If you ever say that again, I am going to shoot you first. Sona is my sister and I am going to bring her back.''

''You can't reach her now. If you are this worried, I advice secure Sagar.'' just when Dev was about to reply , he got a call from his step father, the words left him numb. He disconnected a little worried, ''Sagar went missing from his hostel this morning. They have found a note,  asking for you.''

Netra gulped, Ananya Rathore wasn't going to stop till she had her.

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Ananya lays a master trap