When we walked in, I saw a fuming Nakul, a pacifying Yudhishthir and a confused Mini.

As Krishn stood to one side, me going to stand next to my husband, he began, " Saudamini, sakhi, -"

" - cut to the chase. " I said and he sighed.

" Sagarika, Jyeshth, there's a reason why I have told you not to hold Dushasan here. And the most important, is that you do not want a war right now, with anyone. Let your children grow," He sat down, "I am saying this because we need to plan. A war needs to be planned, if you are willing to wage a war on them, you need to gather your allies, then begin your fight. "

" Why allies? We're just concerned with fighting against Duryodhan, no one else -"

" Parth, this war will finish all of Aryavart with it. Thousands and hundreds of kings, kingdoms and powers shall come at play to establish dharm. Your fight is not against Duryodhan for revenge but against adharm for the truth of society, for the world. "

" Alright, I understand. " The others said and I sighed.

He gives me no other option.. Does he?

" Krishn, if they threaten war now, I will not let you stop us, " I warned,
" Don't try and stop me then. "

" I wouldn't imagine. " He said softly and we sighed.

This was getting too annoying at this point.

When we began to leave, Krishn stopped me in the room.

" Do you know one more reason why I'm stopping you sakhi? " He said.

" I don't really care. You gave me one reason, my family agrees to it. As of now, I don't mind. "

" But maybe you should know. Because this will influence your decision years later, " He said, " If you hear this now, you can decide whether or not to fight this war later. "

" Alright, go ahead, " I frowned and sat down on the floor next to him.

" Sakhi, this war will end in total anhilation. This war will be the end of the kuru empire." He said grimly.

" End of the whole empire, you're kidding right -"

" - everyone other than your husband and his six brothers may die. " He replied, cutting me off.

This stopped my endless thoughts of him playing a fool of me...

Everyone? Abhi too?

" M-my son as well? " I said, barely above a whisper and he tightened his jaw, nodding his with a jerk .

" No, you're not being honest with me. My son will live, my sister's son's will live. I won't let them die! "I exclaimed and he held his hand to my mouth.

" Hush. No one else can know this sakhi, but it's the truth. They might all die -"

" - I don't care if you are Narayan Krishn. I am a mother. No one can dare stop me if I want to save my child. Not even you. " I stormed out of the room.

I won't let him take them from me too. He's taken far too much. Not my son.

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" As per this, you should always be honest and never try and fool an honest soul, " I heard Yudhishthir's voice carry over the winds as I entered the room.

He was speaking to a nearly asleep Abhi, who was in his arms, his head on Yudhishthir's shoulder, a line of drool dripping on Yudhishthir's angvastr.

" He's asleep? " I whispered as I took Abhi into my arms, laying him on the bed.

I had asked the maids to keep one room for all of us.A family room if you will.

" What did Krishn want? " Yudhishthir asked as we sat on the bed resting against the mahagony headboard.

Krishn's words flashed through my mind like a movie. I never liked horror films. This reminds me of precisely that.

He must have sensed me stiffening next to him, as he put one hand around my shoulders, pulling me closer with his head on mine.

" What happened? " He whispered,
" Why are you so scared? " He ran his hands on my arm.

" It's nothing, don't worry about it, " I answered, burrowing my head in when I felt him raise my chin with his fingers, turning it to look at him. His eyes bore into mine and I could see my own fearful reflection in it, understanding how I had failed to mask my fear.

" Sagarika, you know you cannot lie to me, I know you. You cannot lie to me. " He said sternly and I resisted the urge to blurt it out.

" I'm just scared of the war. A war means death, " I lied, a white lie, " I can't lose you, or my children, or my brothers or others -"

" - it's alright, it's alright. War is war. But I'll not let you fear it. You're my goddess Sagarika, you provide fire to the world. You won't need to be afraid of war. " He said, pressing a kiss to my forehead.

" I know, " I whispered, watching a lone tear drop to his hand, as he wiped it away, pulling me close.

" Sleep priye, I'm here. " He mumbled, yawning loudly, promoting a soft giggle from me and a lazy laugh from him.

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Four months later..

" Sagarika! Sagarika stop! " I heard Yudhishthir say as I skidded across the room, his dhoti in my hand as he ran around clutching his towel.

" No! You hid my favourite sweet! You're not getting this back till you and your son don't tell me where my plate of rasgulla is! " I squealed as he leaped across the bed to catch hold of me, running out of the room to collide right with Panchali and Arjun.

" Bhabhishree? " Arjun exclaimed, pulling me up from the floor as I hid behind him, watching a panting Yudhishthir catch up, then realising his mistake as Sphulingini slapped her hands to her eyes.

" Jyeshth, what are you doing? We understand you love bhabhishree but -"

" - shut up Arjun! " He said, his face red with embarrassment as he looked at me pleadingly.

" Oh fine. " I laughed, handing him the dhoti as he hurriedly wrapped it loosely around his waist.

" Jyeshth, we have some important news, " He began and I sobered up, looking at the two of them, with Sphulingini's eyes not meeting ours.

" Oh! "  I said as Yudhishthir looked at me in alarm.

" What is it? " He asked, confused as Subhadra ran in, her eyes wide as she carried  Abhimanyu in her arms. The five year old was too smart for his own good. It was hilarious.

" Jyeshth, we are about to be parents, " Sphulingini answered and I jumped at her in excitement, pulling her into a hug.

" That is truly a celebratory news indeed. I am so happy for you, " Yudhishthir followed suit, pulling Arjun into a hug as Subhadra joined ours, a girl gang for sure.

" Do the others know? " I asked, finally pulling away and she shook her head.

"Not yet. Arya said it was necessary to inform the Samrat and Samragyi first, " She said. Her excitement was definitely over the charts, because just like her flame, her eyes shown in various colours, shifting from the pink of love, to the warmth of motherhood and joy.

" Oh my! I'm -" I stopped, my words lost in my joy as I pulled her to play titli, spinning her once our hands interlocked.

" One more nephew or niece! " I whooped and then Yudhishthir's hand stopped me.

" My darling wife, we need to talk, " He said, smiling as he dragged me away, a smirk on his lips while the others who looked just as confused as me.

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Krishn do be like : trust me. You trust me. Don't do it.

No explanation!!!! Why! 🤣🤣

Anyways
.. Tell me how it was... A rather filler chapter... But it needed to be put for the background setting. Now saag is stuck.  😈

Much love

Radhekrishn ♥