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Karna's House

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All the princes and Ashwasthama and Shon were sitting in the evening. There were many things to argue but the most important two things were what they were going to do as work? And more importantly who is gonna cook food for them. Yes bheem knew how to cook but he didn't knew from where to start. Because he has experience to cook in royal kitchens with all the facilities and ingredients.

But here there were no facilities. Only a stove. And ingredients were very much limited.

Duryodhana: What are we gonna eatttt mitra vasssuuuuuu!!!!

Ashwasthama: Mitra Vasuuuu!!!!

Pamdavas : Mitra Vasuuuuuuu!!!

Karna who was practicing archery in varandah ran inside the house.

Karna : Kaha lagi hai Aag? Kya jala diya tum logone? Kya toda? Kya phoda ? Parmeshwar!! Radha ma ko mai kya kahonga? Abhi toh pura ek din bhi nahi hua!

( Where is the fire? What did you all burn? What did you break? What did you burst? Oh lord!! What will I tell Radha ma? Even a day has not passed yet!)

And every one burst out laughing looking at him.

Yudhisthir: Calm down Mitra. Nothing is wrong we are just pondering on what to eat and what to do for earning.

Arjun : Simple. Khane mai flavored hava. Aur kamane me gadhe ka tabela saaf karna. We can't do anything other then that. Haan agar jagad na hai kahi toh batado. Voh karlenga mai.

( Flavored Air to eat. And cleaning donkey stables for earning.
Yes if there is somewhere to fight then do tell. That I will do.)

And every one looked at him incredulously.

Nakul : Bhrata Arjun has gone mad.

Sahdev : Totally mad.

And then karna sighed and sat down. And then started speaking.

Karna : All of you do tell me one thing that you can do except warrior skills very well.

Bheem : Cooking.

Sahdev : Reading, Shastras and Vedas.

Nakul : Looking at the mirror and beautifying myself duh.

Everyone looked at nakul and sighed defeatedly. Karna gestured to continue.

Arjun : Veena. Music and dance.

People snickered but karna glared at them.

Yudhisthir: Dharma.

Every one: Shut up!

Yudhisthir: Fine! I can be a good advisor in politics.

Karna nodded and looked towards Duryodhana, Yuyutsu and Ashwasthama.

Duryodhana: I can be good at maintaining weaponry.

Yuyutsu: I can be useful in management.

Ashwasthama: I can teach weaponary to soldiers. As I will be in incognito as bhramin only. One of us need to be in good position if deire situations arise.

Karna nodded understandingly. All agreed. And then he said.

Karna : Okay. So according to all of your skills I will give you work in palace itself. And after completing work we will all come back home here. And on holidays we will roam around main city of Hastinapur.

All nodded.

Duryodhana: So mitra vasu pray tell us which works are you gonna give us?

Karna : So according to your skills,

        Yudhisthir will be appointed as assistant of Mantri Arnik who is young minister under Mahamantri Vidur. Yudhisthir will be appointed as Mantri Sahayak Dharaman. By this he can learn and help in politics indirectly under Mahamantri Vidur.

         Bheem will work as cook in Royal kitchen. By this he can work, learn and explore his passion on cooking. God knows this golden opportunities will ever come back? As Rasoiya Vallabh Mahraj he will work in kitchens.

          Duryodhana will be working as Chief of Weaponary maintenance of Hastinapur. As Hathiyar khana Adhipathi Shreeman Suyodha he would be able to learn more about different weapons and how they are used,made and maintained in war. And he can teach many things too.

             Yuyutsu will be working as palace manager. As MahaSahayak shresth Vyom he would be able to learn how the Royal palace works directly under Maharani Gandhari. Not that directly that she will be able to recognize you but yeah. Be utmost careful Yuyutsu. You are the most prone one to revelance.

              Arjun. You will work as Royal entertainer. As Rajkiya Manoranjak Phalgun you can explore your passion in art and music. You can spend time with elders. Mostly Queens.

              Ashwasthama you will be teaching and training the army in warfare. No one can be as good as you in tecahing Hastinapur army.

               And I would work as MahaSarthi Vasusen . Son of Radha and Adhirath Charioter of Mahamahim Bhishma at my father's place till he returns.

Karna concluded. And every one nodded satisfied. All the princes were happy with the arrangement.

Nakul and Sahdev: And what about us?

Karna : Tum dono toh gadhe; naahi Ghode ke tabele hi saaf karonge bachuva. Because sahdev a sut can't participate with anything related to shastras. And Nakul....there is still not any job that is related to your talent. Shishe mai dekhne ke paise koi nahi dega. Shisha swayam khudkhushi karle sasura.

( You both will be cleaning donkey ; no horse stables only bachus.......No one will pay for looking idealy at mirror. Mirror itself will do suicide by God!)

And every one burst out laughing at both the whining Brothers....

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In Varandah of Karna's House

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Arjun and karna were practicing archery in secluded corner. Sahdev and Yudhisthir were reading books in other corner. Bheem was cutting vegetables and simultaneously eating while Nakul and Shon were busy in a corner in front of mirror while discussing beauty products and fashion designs. Ashwasthama was making edges of his sword on stone. Yuyutsu and duryodhana were chatting merely while resting against a tree.

And suddenly a stone came and broke the kulad of makhan on the side of verandah. And karna noticed this and jumped to save the pot. And it landed in his hand with him on ground. Due to this all became startled.

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Koi kahe chit chor...
Koi kahe mastikhor...
Koi kahe chit chor
Koi kahe mastikhor
Gopiyo ka Gopal nand lala..

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And then Arjun was made slip on the ground with a rope being suddenly tied on his knees and him loosing balance.
And then everyone got up alerted.

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Khabar khabar charo aur hoy
Udhar Macha shor
Gopiyon ka Gopal Nand lala re..
Kanhaiyaan...
Kanhaiyaan...
Nand ka lala re aala....

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Now everyone came together with each other for fighting the unseen threat. They form a circle facing outwards ready for the attack.

Arjun : Who is this? Come out. Come out and face us.

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Nathkhat bansi wale gokul ke raja
Meri akhiyaan taras gayi ab toh aaja..

Aajaaa ho Ajaaa

Yamuna ke tat par jab natkhat bansi bajengi
Bansi bajengi...Radha nachengi

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And then winds began to blow strong yet pleasantly. The bright shining of Suryadev decrease to pleasant cooling light. Birds begane to chirp merrily. The etheral atmosphere amazed all the people.

And then came the most etheral looking human male ever seen. Though he was in normal case and minimal jweleries he was truely looking enchanting.

His dark shining skin, his toned soft body, his sharp jawline and beautiful lotus eyes. His dark black hair flowing behind him like silk strands. His crown strip containing beautiful peacock feather. His golden waist band containing Bansuri.

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Chen chabila Raas rachila
Shyam salona hai...

Vo he albela al naino wala...
Jiski deewani bhrij ki har bala.

Woh kisna hai....
Woh kanha hai...
Woh kisna hai...Woh kanha hai...

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Duryodhana: Who are you?

Karna's eyes suddenly widened. He is that leeladhar with etheral voice from his dreams and his mind.

Karna : Morpankh dhari.

He wishpered. And all were confused.

Morpankh dhari: Swagat nahi karonge hamara priye Vasusen? I am Krishna Vasudev Yadav originally from Gokul. Now bhagwan ki daya se Dwarkadhish too.

( Krishna Vasudev Yadav)

And then he came inside like he own the place  and took the pot of makhan from Karna's hand. Then he sat in between their circle where now all were facing him and started eating his butter.

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Haathi ghoda paal ki
Jay kanhaiyaan laal ki!

Happy Rath yatra to you all.

Jai Ranchod Makhan chor!

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And all gaped at him. Then suddenly as if coming out of the trance arjun squealed and hugged Krishna who was eating butter.

Arjun : Madhav!!!

Krishna : Parth!!!

And they both hugged tightly like long lost girlfriends. Then Krishna properly introduced himself.

Krishna: Pranipat kumaro, Ashwasthama, Vasusen and Shon. I am Son of Yadav Shresth Vasudev and Mata Devaki. And sweet bhanja of Bua kunti. So I am your sweetest brother. And best friend of Parth and Vasusen. Aren't I priye Vasusen?

He said and winked at karna. Karna sighed exparted and nodded.

Karna : Gharme bacho ki kami thi toh yeh bhi agaye. Acha hai Acha hai! Aur ek bacha hai!!!

( There was lack of kids in the house so he also came. Very good! Verryyy Good! One more kid!!!)

And every one burst out laughing.

Yudhisthir: Kanha why are you here but? I mean you could have lived in Hastinapur palace.

Krishna: Jyestha Yudhisthir elders don't know that I am going to live with you all this month. You know surprise. I am gonna help you all in this Agyatvaas (incognito)

And the spirit was high again  this evening. And suddenly there was a sweet girly voice in their varandah

Girl : Adhirat nandan Shon?

And then shon practically jumped in front of her. Beautiful little girl of sixteen was standing in front of them.

Shon : Yes sakhi Suruchi. Tell tell..

He practically jumped up and down in excitement.

Suruchi : I got to know that there are some handsome friends of Radheya bhaiya living here for some time?

She said and peered from behind shon. And shon scowled. And immediately blocked her sight.

Shon : No. I am the most handsome of all!

And suddenly some coughs were heard..

Nakul, Sahdev, Arjun, Krishna and Yuyutsu: Oh pata nahi ji konsa Nasha karta hai....

(No one knows which drugs he is taking...)

They sang this loudly. And all burst out laughing. Shon glared at them all. Suddenly they all heard an elderly voice.

Old lady : Suruchi! Oh lord! This girl. In the age of marriage she is visiting a house full of males like this. What should I do with her. Kon vivah karenga iss kanya se. Zaban tad si lambi, pair chakarghani jaise. Aata vaata kuch hai nahi!

( Who will marry this girl? Tongue is as long as Tad tree, And legs as freely moving as chakarghani. She knows nothing)

After hearing this all the males were wide eyed and Suruchi literally face palmed.

Suruchi : Aayi Dadi. (Loudly) Yeh budhiyaan nai Jenna haram karke rakha hai. Pata nahi agar mai inse itna prem na karti toh abhi tak chodke ayi hoti himalay par! (Wishpered) Bye Shon. Will meet you tomorrow.

(Coming dadi. This oldie has made my life hell. If I would have not loved her this much, I would have send her to Himalayas since long time.)

And then she waved smiling cutely and ran away. Shon who was still tanding dreamily

Shon : Hamesha aate rehna! Aur agar ho sake toh yahi bas jana mere sath!

( Please do come again and again. And if possible then stay here only with me!)

And looking at him all burst out laughing again.

Narayan...Narayan...This is just the first day! And with Narayan himself how are this 31 days going to be?

Karna was thinking the same. Because he was the one who was incharge of these ten kids...