Akileshwar shot up suddenly, looking around frantically. He saw the rest of the group, Tanvi, Sakradeva and Bhringi were still knocked out. He noticed that they were in a prison like place with bars like a prison cell.

He tried to move but then noticed he was chained to the wall with cuffs that were golden. He frowned at them. They had unusual carvings of people in war. There were people holding staffs, armies and many other such things.

'The great war' Said a voice. Akileshwar glanced up to see Kali standing outside the prison cell, a nonchalant expression on her face.

'Kali stop this. You know this is wrong' He tried to explain the truth to her. But before he could say more Kali interrupted.

'There is nothing wrong, Akil. There is only the cause that you choose to believe in. Apparently you believe in the side that is a failing cause. Join me. We can embark our own journey'

Akileshwar was tempted, but he digressed. Nothing would stop him from following his Dharma. Kali was on the wrong side of the war. And he would rather die than take a step into the dark.

He shook his head as Kali sighed. 'Well, I tried'

Then Akileshwar remembered what she had said.

'What great war?'

'Glad you want to know.. '

Vishnu sprinted as fast as he could. The Danavs had launched a surprise shower of arrows on the defense line that Vishnu was leading. Saying he was the best when it came to defense, Shiva and Brahma had encouraged him to lead that section.

He jumped over a branch as an arrow correctly hit where he was. The aiming of the Danavs were pretty good.

He ducked, expecting another arrow as it came and hit the tree in front of him. Vishnu dint spare a glance behind him and continued running until finally their hut was visible.

It was nothing special. Just a normal hut on the outside. But on the inside it had many wonders. Vishnu had to thank Paramatma for that. His use of Paramashakti had deemed a good endeavor for them.

He burst through the door that could only be opened by their folk. Vishnu must've looked horrible. Because when he burst into the door Shiva and Brahma stood up, looking at Vishnu with concern. Paramatma just looked at him sadly and beckoned for him to sit next to him.

Vishnu took the seat as Shiva and Brahma understood what happened. They decided it was best not to talk about it. More guilt would come crashing down on Vishnu.

'How many?' Shiva asked Vishnu who glanced gloomily at his brother.

'They sent all their archers just to take down the defense force' said Vishnu burying his head in his hands, tears threatening to come.

'There planning on offense. If we're going to take them down we should do offense too' Said Shiva.

'No' Said Paramatma, shocking everyone.

'They will be expecting that. We must go on defense. They will have a heavy defense. So, if we go on defense the offense will be taken down easily. And then all of us will move on the offense'

Vishnu saw it as sensible move. Nodding, they all got up to tell the army.

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Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma and Paramatma scanned each of their sectors, making sure they were in proper formation. The weapons provided had been forged by Brahma and his sector. Shiva's line led the front, them being the best offense. Paramatma was in the middle and Vishnu on one side and Brahma on the other. All of them were waiting for the Dananvs' move.

Suddenly, arrows rained upon them.

'Shields!' Ordered Shiva as shields went up. The enemy line came in view, holding a giant battering ram. On the sides behind them, archers were present, firing arrows.

Apparently Paramatma's plan had worked. Because when they saw the army numbers they hesitated for a second.

'Hara Hara Mahadev!' Yelled Shiva as the whole army charged forward.

Then, Chaos ensued.

Kali finished telling the story, or so Akileshwar thought. 

'What happened next?' He asked like a child who was entertained by a story someone was saying.

'A big war, some twists all that nonsense but what matters is the outcome. The big bang, Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu becoming the holy trinity and Paramatma being banished from the three worlds'

Movement was felt behind Akileshwar as he glanced behind to see the rest stirring from their sleep.

'What do you want from us?' Growled Akileshwar through gritted teeth as he glared at Kali.

'You possess something I do not. Something that will help us. If you don't do what we say, you and your friends die'

'And what is that?' 

Kali smiled. 

'Paramashakti'

Akileshwar recalled Kali narrating the story and mentioning: Paramashakti. An energy source that belonged to Paramatma.

'Well, you only need me for that. Let them go' Akileshwar tried to bargain. He wanted his friends to survive.

Kali's smile grew even more wider.

'No. I need them just to make sure you do what we say'

Akileshwar cursed. 

'Enjoy rotting' Said Kali as she left just as the others woke up.

'Ugh my head' Groaned Tanvi. Akileshwar ignored her and glared at Kali's retreating figure.

'We got captured' Said Sakradeva. They noticed Akileshwar staring at the ground in anger. 

'Akil, are you okay?' Bhringi asked. Akileshwar dint respond and continued glaring at the ground. He felt like he wanted to hit something. To just explode in rage.

He felt his rage grow. His vision went blurry, consumed by a yellow force. All he thought about was Kali. How he wanted to destroy her. How he wanted to destroy the Mandalayu. How he wanted to destroy Naraka.

BOOM! A giant yellow explosion followed, obliterating nearly every single solid structure in Naraka.

The whole palace was falling apart as everyone ran for their lives, trying to avoid any structure.

'Kali! What is this!' Shouted Akampana as he and Kali ran from the palace.

Kali glanced back and grinned crazily.

'That is proof! He has it!' Said Kali proudly. She was worried Akileshwar did not harness Paramashakti. But the very explosion had proved her wrong, not that she did not want to be proven wrong.

The plan is going perfectly.