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Karna's House

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The Pandavas and mata kunti were staying at karna's house for sometime. No. It was not the plan. The Plan was to go to forest as bhramins. But our sweet Karna here can't let his mata and bhaiyon live in forest. So after many arguments he convinced mata kunti to stay with them. And their cover from before will be continued.

And finally in morning they reached his house. He made mata kunti sit in the varandah and arranged for all of them to freshn up. After sometime they all were ready and sitting in the living room when Vrushali came there running. Her eyes were red with tears.

As soon as she saw pandavas she took them in a group hug.

Vrushali: I was so scared! Never do anything like that!

She scolded them. Kunti was shocked seeing this. This beautiful and strong woman hugging all her son like this give her vibes that she cared for them deeply.

Nakul : Oho Vrushali jiji nothing happened to us! Now stop crying.

He said softly. And all other nodded.

Yudhisthir : Don't worry behna we are all fine.

Arjun : Yes. Mitra Vasu and Bhrata Suyo with Mitra Ashwasthama reached us on time.

Vrushali : Thank God! Bhrata Yudhisthir, Bhrata bheem, Anujo I was so scared. Do you have any idea this news spread all over the Aryavartha like forest fire.  People think you all are dead. And....What about Rajmata? How is she?

She asked sternly. Her tone was that of scolding yet caring. And kunti smiled. She glanced at Karna who was looking at Vrushali without blinking. And kunti smiled naughtily. Vrushali was perfect for her Karna!

Kunti : I am here putri. And I am fine.

Vrushali immediately went and touch her feet.

Vrushali : I am sorry Rajmata, in my panic I didn't noticed you. I am glad you all are fine.

Kunti : Please call me mata putri. You already took the role of a sister in my sons' life.

Vrushali smiled and nodded. And at last Duryodhana asked impatiently

Duryodhana: Where is my Bhanu ?

Every one : Bhanu ?

Duryodhana widened his eyes and blushed.

Nakul : Yeh kya hua?

(This what happened?)

Sahdev: Kaise hua ?

( How it happened?)

Karna : Kab hua ?

( When it happened?)

And everyone laughed hard. And then Yuyutsu's voice came from the door

Yuyutsu : Lo Bhaiya! Yeh rahi aapki Bhanu. Bhabhi ke ane ke baad bhai ko toh bhul hi gaye. Mai bhi toh nahi tha!

( Here is your Bhanu. After Sister-in-law came you forgot about your brother. I was too absent.)

He said dramatically. And everyone laughed harder.

Then came Bhanumati blushing. Now she was adorned in simple saree amd jweleries yet looked etheral. Kunti smiled and stood up. And immediately Bhanumati touched her feet

Bhanumati: Pranipat Rajmata. I am Bhanumati.

Kunti : Pranipat Putri. Call me Choti maa as Suyodhana calls me.

Bhanumati smiled and nodded. And suddenly there was a voice

Voice : Bua Kunti! How are you?

Yes. You guessed right. It is our mischievous Nandlala. And his ever serene smile did the trick. Kunti smiled.

Kunti : Are Krishna! How are you putra? How is brother Vasudev, Devaki, Rohini, Shubhadra, Balram and Revati?

Krishna: All are very well bua. I am here to talk to my brothers.

Krishna to pandavas: Aree...You all are alive! Good Good. Kamine kaam ayenge (he spoke lowly)

( Bastards will be of some work.)

Karna who heard his last sentence before his saccharine smile was back, frowned suspiciously. Kuch toh kand karenga yeh sasura he thought.

( He is really gonna do something disastrous.)

Seeing Bhanumati Krishna exclaimed

Krishna : Aree Sakhi! How are you?

Every one : Sakhi??

Krishna: Yes. All wives of my brothers are my sakhis.

Karna : You mean Bhabhi?

He retorted sarcastically.

Krishna ignored him royaly and said

Krishna : I am Krishna Vasudev Yadav, originally from Gokul. Now bhagwan ki daya se Dwarkadhish too. Karna's friend Kanha, Arjun's Madhav, Gokul's Nandlala , for world Krishna and only for my Sakhis Govind !

He chattered happily. Gents were annoyed and ladies were amused.

Bhanumati: Pranipat Sakha Govind.

She greeted sweetly. Then kunti interrupted

Kunti : You boys talk and let me spend some time with both my putris. Also we three will make breakfast for you all till then.

She said and left with Bhanumati and Vrushali.

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After they left, Krishna proudly took out a letter tucked on his waist and asked Arjun to read.

Krishna : Read it aloud Parth.

Arjun sighed and started.

Arjun :     
    
                                ⊰᯽⊱┈──╌❊╌──┈⊰᯽

                                Priya Tribhuvan Sundar,

                              ⊰᯽⊱┈──╌❊╌──┈⊰᯽⊱                              

......Tribhuvam sundar? Arthat jagat mai sabse sundar? Kon Madhav?

(                             ⊰᯽⊱┈──╌❊╌──┈⊰᯽⊱     
   
                  Dear World wide Handsome, [A/N : My dear BTS Fans; Who assumed it to be Kim Seok Jin ? ;)]

                               ⊰᯽⊱┈──╌❊╌──┈⊰᯽⊱                         :      

.........World wide handsome? Means most handsome in whole world? Who Madhav?)

He asked amused. Krishna smirked and replied smugly.

Krishna: Main parth. Aur kaun?

( I Parth. Who else?)

And every one burst out laughing. Arjun shooked his head and read further

Arjun :

⊰᯽⊱┈──╌❊╌──┈⊰᯽⊱

                    I have taken you as my husband. My father has organized a swayamvar for me and has not invited you. But I love you and I am only yours. I will be waiting for you. If you didn't come, I will drink the poison.

Yours lovingly,
Vidarbh Kumari,
Rukmini.

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After Arjun completed reading it all over silence prevailed. All were too shocked to speak. And Krishna was beaming in pride. Jaise koi mahan kaam; nahi kand karne wala hon.

( Like he is going to do some great work; No disturbance.)

Ashwasthama: This situation is somewhat familiar right?

He asked in daze.

Nakul : Yes. Before three days when Bhabhishree Bhanumati's letter came for Bhrata Suyo.

Karna widened his eyes in realization. No. No. No. This is not happening!

Arjun : Now what will we do?

Before Krishna could speak karna interrupted

Karna : No. N-O. Kanha by any chance you are thinking what I am thinking....Then the answer is No.

Yuyutsu: But what are you both even thinking?

Krishna: Same same...Different Different. I am going to run away with Rukmini! Yaayyy!

He declared. All were stunned. Karna dramatically fell down from the chair he was sitting.

Duryodhana : Whom from us are you willing to take Krishna?

He asked smirking. Krishna smirked back.

Krishna : Mere Karan-Arjun ayenge! Mere Karan-Arjun mere saath ayenge!

( My Karan-Arjun will come! My Karan-Arjun will come with me!)

He yelled dramatically.

Arjun : Ofcourse Madhav! It would be so adventurous. I missed Bhrata Suyo's running. I will not miss yours.

And on other hand Karna was panicking like a wild animal.

Karna : Absolutely not! Have some shame you guys. Talk to the parents. Kids these days! Meri toh part-time job hogayi hai ladki bhagana! Aur woh bhi apne liye nahi apne dosto ke liye.

                   Deva re Deva! Ab yehi bach gaya tha. Radha ma ko aur Gandhari ma ko kya muh dikhaunga! Sharam karo kamino. I am not participating in this.

( Kidnapping ladies has become my part-time job! And that to not for myself but for my friends.

                          Deva re deva! This was only left. What face will I show to mother Gandhari and Radha? Have some shame Stupids. )

And after he completed, krishna dramatically made crying face and sang

Krishna : Bewafaa Bewafaa, Bewafaa nikli hay tuh!
Jutha pyaar Jutha pyaar-

( You Don't care a bit about me. This false affection-)

Karna : Stop it kanha.

Arjun : You will not help your mitra in uniting with love of his life?

              Dushman na kare dost ne aisa kaam kiya hai...
Dushman na kare dost ne aisa kaam kiya hai hayn-

( Friend has done the deed that even enemy would not do-)

Karna : STOP.

He sighed deeply.

Karna : Fine. But this is last time. I will not help anyone like this again. No black mail will work either.

He said sternly. Everyone snickered and said

Everyone: Dekhenge..

(We will see.)

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Vidarbh Nagri

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Karn,Arjun and Krishna were standing outside the palace gate of vidarbha in afternoon. Arjun was feeling uncomfortable and fussing around wildly.

Karna : Arjun if you whined one more time, I swear I will kick you.

Karna said exparted. Krishna snickered. Arjun whined again

Arjun : You are not the one wearing saree! Narayan knows why I have to wear a saree?

And Krishna smirked. Indeed this was his plan. Krishna and Karna were shepherd brothers and Arjun was Karna's wife!!
After this Krishna literally laughed straight for a minute on karan and Arjun. Karna asked for 100th time

Karna : Are you sure kanha Dau Balram approved of this and is coming?

And krishna answered 100th time smiling

Krishna: Yes Mitra vasu. He will join us after we take my priye out of the palace.

And finally they approached the guards.

Arjun (in saccharine woman voice): Shreeman I am Bhrihanala and this is my husband Vasusen. And this is my Devarji Gopal. We are shepherds. This is Prasad from a well known sage whom instructed to give this to Rajkumari of Vidarbha before Swayamvar so that she will take part in Swayamvar happily by her choice.

This was heard by Rukmi. Brother of Rukmini and Yuvraj of Vidarbh. He knew his sister was against the swayamvar. And hearing this that by having this prasad she will forget this krishna, then he will give it a try.

Rukmi : Devi you can enter in mahal. In Mahal especially near Raninivas males are not allowed. So your husband and his brother would have to wait here.

He declared. And then Karan-Arjun understood why Krishna asked Arjun to dress as woman. They both smiled.

Krishna : Bhabhishree Bhrihnala. Don't worry. We will wait for you at famous temple of Devi Mata here. You can meet us there.

And Arjun smirked. And nodded.

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Rajkumari Rukmini's Chambers

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A chamber surrounded by Morpankhs and painting of Flute and Krishna was where a beautiful girl wearing pink lehnga was sitting. She was so immersed in painting Morpankh that she didn't notice someone entering her Chambers.

Voice : Pranipat Rajkumari. I am Bhrihanala.

And Rukmini blinked out of her trans. And there Arjun saw mother of the universe. Devi Lakshmi. Eternal consort of Bhagwan Narayan. Pale white shining skin, sharp features, Lotus like eyes, long dark hair and etheral smile which rival that of only Narayan.

Krishna Sangini Mata Rukmini

Arjun was mesmerised by the beauty. And then he heard the Angelic voice.

Rukmini: Pranipat. Who are you devi?

Arjun smile in understanding and said.

Arjun : You know everything like Madhav.Don't you Mata? Then also you like to embrass me and ask this just like Madhav.

Rukmini's smile widened in amusement. Arjun sighed and said

Arjun : I am Panduputra Kaunteya Arjun. I am best friend of Dwarkadhish Shree Krishna and he is waiting for you at Devi mata's temple. Ofcourse with my beloved husband, I mean friend...Radheya Karna.

Arjun completed with last line little sarcastically. Rukmini burst out laughing at that.

Then she nodded and started moving out of the room. But a soldier stopped them

Soldier : Rajkumari is not allowed to go out devi.

Arjun (in woman's voice): Shreeman this prasad is supposed to be taken in front of Devi maa in the temple by Rajkumari. Then only desired results will be seen. Yuvraj Rukmi has permitted her to have the prasad.

Soldier : Okay. But some soldiers will accompany you.

Arjun nodded with the smirk. Aahhh....here comes the fun part...

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Devi Maa's Mandir

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It was time of the evening with soft hues of pink littering the sky when Rukmini entered the temple. She was finally at peace. She started to run here and there in search of her beloved. But when she doesn't find him she stood in front of Devi maa's idol.And she joined her hands in front of the idol.

Suddenly there was the sound of etheral flute playing in the background and Rukmini's breath hitched.

She abruptly turned towards the entrance. And then she saw the Mukut with Morpankh. A soft smile played on her lips while her eyes were wet with tears of joy,gratitude and relief.

Then came the etheral face of Morpankh dhari and his deep brown lotus eyes which made her heart skip a bit. With his etheral smile he approached Rukmini.

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Narayanam Namaskritya
Naram chaiva narottamam
Deveem Saraswateem Vyaasam
Tato jayamudeerayet

Pratahkaal mein dhenu charaye
Makhan Chori Karke jo khaye
Krishna Krishna..
Woh hai Krishna Krishna

Vrindhavan mai raas rachaye
Murli ki dhun pe sabko nachaye
Krishna Krishna..
Woh hai Krishna Krishna

Murali Manohar Mohan murari
Har ek roop mai teri leela nyari
Kahi tuti ho jo makhan ki gagari
To khoje kanhaiya yashoda ki nagari

Yuh toh hai voh jagat ka vidhata
Jo makhan pe aye na chode murari
Murali Manohar Mohan murari
Har ek roop mai teri leela nyari

Sakha sang hoto Chanchal hai kanhaiyaan
Hai natkhat voh bada hi bansi bajaiyaa
Chede hai jab bhi vraj gopiyo ko
Toh mohe sakhiyon ko girdhar murari.

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And when he reached rukmini both were teary eyed. Rukmini was going to touch Krishna's feet when he pulled her in a warm hug.

Rukmini : Naath

Krishna: Priyeee..

And before they both can talk any further they heard Karna's voice

Karna : Kanha! Bhaag! Suyo ke liye toh sirf kaling ki sena se pala pada tha! Tere karan toh pura Vidarbh piche pada hai saale! Bhaag bhabhi ko leke!

( Kanha! Run! With Suyo only kalinga's army was against us! But because of you whole Vidarbh is behind us you stupid! Run with Sister-in-law. )

Arjun : Bhaaagooooo......Reee...Bhaaagoooo......

( Runnnnnn....Reee....Runnnn...)

In dramatic voice.

Such a crazy long run ahead....Again....Karna thought....

Karna (in mind) : Saale nalayako! Isse acha toh mai khud shaadi karleta! Daulat,Shaurat, izzat sabki nilami hogi reh baba. Ab patanahi kaunsi ladki mujhse shadi karengi?

( Useless Bastards! It would have been better if I myself would have married. Name,fame,respect everything will be tainted. Now which girl would marry me?)