Returning from the Dargah with a heavy and contended heart, Faizi & Karan came and laid on their beds. Though sleep was far away from Karan's eyes, he still had to take some rest & calm down his instincts to be prepared for what's coming next.

The next sun was very important for everyone. As they woke up, a rush of motivation and angst ran through them. All got ready as soon as possible and gathered in the hanger area, as instructed by Karan a day before. Everyone was murmuring some or the other thing about the mission, when Karan entered along with Balli. Karan was already dressed up as Balli and it was kinda hard to figure out who's Karan & who's Balli.

Though Karan's face just depicted sternness & anger, only his closed ones knew what was going inside him. His blood shot eyes were enough to say that he didn't sleep peacefully last night. And how could he even have a peaceful sleep? Losing your heartbeat isn't a small thing to be forgotten, it's like wanting to die while every second of living.

Tu safar mera
Hai tu hi meri manzil
Tere bina guzara
Ae dil hai mushkil

Faizi who witnessed Karan's condition at the Dargah last night just prayed that whatever Karan saw or imagined to be the reality. His Rani Sahiba should be alive & should come back for him. Sid paid a sympathetic look to Karan when he found his eyes reflecting pure angst. He himself was feeling the same way. He just wanted to pull out their souls from their body who snatched his Monu bro away from him. But Sid knew that Karan is already vulnerable and broken by heart, so he has to handle everything mindfully.

Tu mera khuda
Tu hi duaa mein shaamil
Tere bina guzara
Ae dil hai mushkil

Look at the grace of God, the person who never used to drag his heart in between his duty, is not able to think from his brain and his heart has taken the lead. And the person who never ever used his brain and did nuisance always, is determined to take decisions by brain.

Sid - Karan sir, aap dono to bilkul ek jaise hi dikh rahe hain!

Sumanji - Haan, Sumanji to pehchaan bhi nahi paa rahi ki kaun sirji aur kaun Balli.

Karan - That's a good thing, yahi to hum chahte hain ki koi hum mein fark na kar paaye!

Karan moved ahead to discuss a few last-minute things with his team when Batra sir & Dr. Mahajan entered. All the trainers & cadets paid a respectful salute to Batra sir & greeted Dr. Mahajan as well.

Batra sir - All ready, Shergill?

Karan - Yes sir! Bus thode technical attachments baki hain, we'll complete that & will leave for the field immediately.

Batra sir - Shergill, I & Dr. Mahajan want to have a talk with you. Faizi & Sanjana will look after the technical things, you come in my cabin!

Karan nodded and followed Batra sir & Dr. Mahajan to Batra sir's cabin. Batra sir sat on his chair and asked to Karan to sit but he was reluctant to sit because Dr. Mahajan being the elder is still standing. Understanding his dilemma, Dr. Mahajan too sat & made Karan also sit.

Batra sir - Shergill, ye mission kis liye hai ye tum jaante ho. (Karan nodded hesitantly) So..I j..just wanted to...

Karan - Sir, itni hichkichahat kyu?

Batra sir (disappointedly) - Shergill, mujhe samajh nahi aa raha main tumhe kaise kahu.

Karan was about to speak something when Dr. Mahajan interrupted, drawing Karan's attention towards himself.

Dr. Mahajan - Basically, mujhe tumse baat karni thi. I just wanted to say ki..a..achhe se karna sab kuchh & all the best for the mission!

Karan - Do baatein sir!

Dr. Mahajan was about to raise his fingers as he has seen Monami doing it sometimes. But Karan just shook his head not allowing him to do so. Karan who had this habit of chanting 'Do baatein!' 'Do baatein!' always, tries his best to not to use that phrase in his life. But he can't help it. Every time these two words escape his mouth, he feels a sudden pain in his heart because since Karan met Monami, all their conversations had to have this phrase & no matter whatever the situation is, 'Do baatein' was a ritual, more than a habit.

Mujhe aazmaati hai teri kami
Meri har kami ko hai tu laazmi
Junoon hai mera
Banoon main tere qaabil
Tere bina guzaara
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Monami too got used to raising her finger every time he says 'Do baatein'. So, now whenever he mistakenly speaks so he doesn't want anyone except Monami to raise fingers for him. Dr. Mahajan didn't understand it, but Batra sir was very well aware of this habit of Karan's & knew what he was going through. Batra sir felt very pity internally for Karan as he's the man who learnt living due to his love & is also dying each second, due to his love!

Karan - A..sir, please don't hesitate. I know aapne mujhe ye kehne ke liye to nahi bulaya hai.

Dr. Mahajan shook his head in disbelief witnessing Karan's sarcasm & presence of mind.

Dr. Mahajan - Haan, maine bus isiliye bulaya hai kyuki I..I just want you to not to overthink & stress yourself. Dekho being a father, I never wanted you & Monami to be together. Being very honest, main tumhe tumhare attitude or profession ke vajeh se Monami ke rishte ke liye pasand nahi karta tha. But beta, uske liye tumhara pyaar dekh kar I'm really impressed. Uske na hote hue bhi seene mein itna dukh lekar jo tum mission karne ja rahe ho na, kabil-e-tareef hai vo!

Dr. Mahajan's words were definitely very surprising for Karan as he never expected to see this understanding side of Dr. Mahajan. Since morning, Karan was trying his best to not to cry and fall emotionally weak remembering Monami and rather making her his motivation and perform in the mission ferociously. But for the first time, Dr. Mahajan's words seemed heartwarming and soothing to Karan.

Yeh rooh bhi meri
Yeh jism bhi mera
Utna mera nahi
Jitna hua tera

Karan (slight emotionally) - Thank you sir! (Sarcastically) Main khush hoon ki bhale hi uske jeete ji na sahi, magar aapko humara pyaar dikha to! (To Batra sir) Sir, I may take your leave!

Karan was about to leave from Batra sir's cabin, when he halted listening to Dr. Mahajan's question.

Dr. Mahajan - Karan, kyu kar rahe ho aisa? Kyu Monami ke marne ke baad bhi use apne andar zinda rakh rahe ho?! Arre log to pyaar ko bahot jaldi bhool jaate hain aur ek tum ho ki Monami ke guzre hue itne dino baad bhi uski yaad mein tadap rahe ho. Kyu?!

Karan (without turning behind & emotionlessly) - Ye sawaal aap khudse kijiye, sir! You'll get the answer! (To Col. Batra) - I need to leave!

Without waiting for Batra sir's for anymore vulgar questions by Dr. Mahajan, Karan stormed out of Batra sir's cabin, trying hard to not to break down.

Dr. Mahajan was stunned by Karan's reply as he made him taste his own medicine. He never ever gave a thought to this. He actually did a grave mistake by scratching Karan's wound & instantly regretted it. Dr. Mahajan looked towards Batra sir & found him already glaring at him disgustingly. Batra sir left his cabin, leaving behind Dr. Mahajan lost in deep thoughts. He himself has lost his partner decades ago but still had the audacity to question Karan's love. Dr. Mahajan was disappointed by himself & his words but deep down in his heart, he felt relieved and blessed about his daughter that she had got such a loving & loyal life partner.

As Kara passed by the hanger area, some cadets tried to stop him & question regarding the mission, but who cares?! He straight away went to his room and shuts the door hard. To everyone it was known that he has to leave for the mission today & has to fight with whole PRF, but only Faizi, Sid & Sanju knew what battle he's fighting with himself & that's what making him hollow from within.

As Karan entered his room, without wasting a single second further, he picked up Monami's smiling photo, kept on the headrest of his bed and hugged it tight, close to his heart. He closed his eyes assuming the photo to be Monami in real and was feeling as if she's near him only. Right now, he was the most broken person in the academy. The person who used to be very excited & filled with enthusiasm to complete missions, has to lead a mission for his love's sake & revenge!

Tune diya hai jo
Woh dard hi sahi
Tujhse mila hai toh
Inaam hai mera

Karan (to the photo) - Rani Sahiba, aakhir aaj vo din aa hi gaya, ja raha hai aapka Khadoos Shergill aapka badla lene. I'm sorry main uss din tumhe ba..bacha nahi paya aur tu..mhe meri vajeh se apni jaan...

He couldn't speak further as whatever happened that day started flashing in front of his eyes and was not less than a torture to him. He just caressed his Monami's photo with his thumb and flashed a sad smile looking at her smiling face.

Karan - Rani Sahiba, kal jo dargah mein hua agar vo sach hai to koi to hint de do. (Quite emotionally) Main tadapte-tadapte thak gaya hoon, sirf main jaanta hoon ki tumhare bina jeena kya hai! Bus ek jhalak dikhado Monami, bus ek jha..lak!

Mera aasmaan dhoondhe teri zameen
Meri har kami ko hai tu laazmi

Saying so, he again brought Monami's picture close to his heart, in his embrace. He inhaled and exhaled a few deep breaths & calmed down his raging heart. He keeps Monami's picture on its previous place and smiled affectionately at her, for the last time before leaving.

Zameen pe na sahi
Toh aasmaan mein aa mil
Tere bina guzara
Ae dil hai mushkil

Gathering some courage & masking his grief with his stern expressions, Karan entered the control room where all the members of the mission were present, including Col. Batra & Dr. Mahajan. Dr. Mahajan, for the very first time wanted to apologize to Karan but understood that this is not the right moment for such stuff.

Karan - Siddharth, all done?

Sid being a tech-expert was sitting on the computer from past 20 minutes, nodded positively assuring Karan about the completion of all the technical attachments.

Sid - Sir, all the walkie-talkies are attached to the speaker here, the camera which is to be attached to your shirt is connected with this screen. Isse hum PRF ki activities ko easily monitor kar payenge! Rest of the attachments & connections are also perfectly done!

Karan nodded understanding about each & every device which is to be used during the mission. Faizi hurriedly attached a camera to one of the buttons of Karan's shirt and blinked at him, ensuring that everything's going to be fine, to which Karan blinked back at him.

Batra sir - Shergill, is your team ready to leave for the mission?

Karan (confidently) - Yes sir! As I'm Balli for them, Faizi will drop me somewhere near to PRF's hideout. Siddharth has already connected the camera to the screen here. Vaha ki sabhi activities hum monitor kar payenge. Sumanji, Chitra, Premji & Bala will be there as a backup, while Siddharth, Sanju & Balli will be here keeping an eye on each activity and Balli can also help me in filling some loopholes, if I made. Rest, Dr. Mahajan to yaha hain hi, medical help ke liye.

Batra sir patted his most brave soldier's shoulder and the rest admired how strong a soldier is. He's all set to execute the mission conducted for his love's revenge. Respect for Karan multiplied infinite times in everyone's heart, witnessing his Ulti Khopdi avatar. Dr. Mahajan too was impressed by how effortlessly Karan's masking his emotions, he understood it very well because he's also doing it since he has lost his Juhi.

Maana ki teri maujoodgi se
Ye zindagani mehroom hai
Jeene ka koi dooja tareeka
Na mere dil ko maaloom hai

Batra sir - Good job everyone! Shergill, I think ab tumhe nikalna chahiye.

Karan - Sure sir! (to the cadets) I want everyone except Siddharth to be regular with their drills. Charu kuchh na kuchh karke yaha nazar zaroor rakhegi, so behave with Balli the way you behave with me.

Balli (murmuring to the cadets) - Haan...koi badtameezi na!

This statement was very well replied by a dangerous glare by Sanju who heard him due to standing beside while instantly shuts up Balli.

Karan - Chal Faizi!

Faizi nodded & proceeded towards the jeep with Karan dressed up exactly as Balli. Everyone wanted to come to see him off for the most important mission, but couldn't otherwise it may create a doubt. So, they hugged Karan once in the control room and wished him best of luck for the mission. All just had one desire in their hearts that they've already lost a pure soul like Monami, now no power is left to mourn over another loss. They all prayed for Karan's early return & successful execution of the mission.

Tujhko main kitni
Shiddat se chaahun
Chaahe toh rehna tu be-khabar
Mohtaaj manzil ka toh nahi hai

While driving to PRF's hideout, Faizi glanced once at Karan only to find him gazing silently at the blank road. No expressions could be seen on his face, but his eyes said all. How broken he's from inside, can be predicted easily by his silence & darkened eyes. The number of tears he shed in his Rani Sahiba's grief could be predicted by his drowsy eye lids, dark circles & the wet-patched pillow Faizi saw in the morning. Faizi was not left with any words to sympathize or encourage his bestfriend. Sighing helplessly, Faizi started concentrating on the road, while Karan was lost in his own thoughts.

Ye ek tarfa mera safar, safar
Khoobsurat hai manzil se bhi
Meri har kami ko hai tu laazmi

Karan (in mind) - Rani Sahiba, itna to main jaan gaya hoon ki aap mujhse door nahi ja sakti. I know you're there Monami...you're there in my breaths, my heart & my heartbeat! I know hum dono humare first mission ke liye kitne excited thhe. (Smirking sarcastically) You even planned to kiss me for the very first time whenever we'll complete our first mission together. But no worries, madam, I'll imagine doing that! Rani Sahiba, aapka ye Khadoos Shergill jee-jaan laga dega, magar unn terrorists ki sanse chalne nahi dunga. Unhone mujhse meri Dhadkan cheen li, they have to pay for their deeds!

Adhura hoke bhi
Hai ishq mera kaamil
Tere bina guzara
Ae dil hai mushkil

Keeping this motive in his mind, Karan was all set to execute 'Mission Dhadkan' gracefully & wanted to empty every single drop of blood from those terrorists' body who were included in separating Khadoos Shergill & his Rani Sahiba!

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A/N - This part is written in a very drowsy condition. I got drenched in heavy rain thrice in Vrundavan. It didn't show any reactions there but as I came to Delhi, due to the change in climate, am having high fever. That's why the part can be a lil boring or not up to the mark, but I can assure you that next ones will be interesting!