While I was partly terrified, I was also sure that whatever happened would result in our advantage.

As I followed Yudhishthir to our main makeshift sabha in the battlefield, I was suddenly confronted by the realisation.

I was about to be murdered.

How about that.

" Sagarika? " Yudhishthir whispered next to me on the throne, as we sat, waiting for the guards to bring the attacker in.

" Hmm? " I asked, though my mind was still occupied with confusion.

Why would someone want to kill me?

" Presenting the one who attempted to murder you Samragyi, " Bheem called as he dragged the man in.

" Unveil him Yuvraj. " Yudhishthir ordered and Bheem followed through and the face which revealed itself shocked me to my core.

" Ashwatthama? " I asked as the captive in front of me sulked.

" Ashwa? " Yudhishthir murmured, a flicker of pain in his eyes, before he hardened them, his grip tightening on the arm of the throne.

" Guruputr Ashwatthama. Why did you attempt to murder the Samragyi of Aryavart in her sleep? " Nakul questioned, while our captive remained silent.

Yudhishthir got down his throne, I could feel his anger radiating out of him in waves.

When he reached Ashwatthama, he took his chin in his arms, raising those traitorous eyes to meet his own.

" You and I were sent to Kaliyug together. You ensured the protection of my wife. What, prompted you to go against your own oath and hurt her? Especially when she was sleeping. Hurt her? Murder her. You dared to murder the Sanragyi of Aryavart in her sleep? " He asked, voice sharp as glass as it cut through the tension in the air.

I stood up, but Yudhishthir raised one hand to my side, his back still facing me, a silent warning.

Okay... Okay do what you want.. I won't stop you... And I mean it, sincerely.

I trusted him.

" So. You infiltrate the enemy camp a day before the war. You attempt to assassinate the Samragyi of one side of the war. May I know why you did so? " He threatened, placing his dagger under Ashwatthama's throat.

He remained mum and for the first time in ages, I felt Yudhishthir's control slipping from his hands.

" Samrat. We cannot threaten him mid court with weapons. Come back and talk to him, " I tried to reason with my husband whose jaw ticked but he sighed, walking back up.

" Speak Drauni. Why did you attack me in the middle of the night? " I asked.

The man raised his head, his eyes shone with guilt, but adamance.

He won't speak.

" Samrat, he won't speak. Let us not worry about this. Send him back. We begin the war tomorrow morning either way. We'll meet him in the battlefield. Let him go. "

" But Samragyi -" I raised my hand to a fuming Arjun.

" Kumar, I trust you completely to anhilate him and the rest of the kuru army. " I said, while Yudhishthir stared at me in confusion. But I could sense his rage.

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" What did you do! " He shouted the moment we entered the room.

I flinched, but put my hand on his arm, even as he shuffled back to hold my shoulders.

" That man tried to kill you, why don't you care! " He exclaimed.

" Yudhishthir -"

"-and you let him go without any questions, not even holding him prisoner-"

"-Yudhishthir-"

"- not even letting me finish my questions -"

"- Yudhishthir-"

"- simply announcing the decision not even discussing it with me -"

"- Yudhishthir! " I yelled finally and his eyes snapped up.

" I -"

" -listen to me. He's here on mamashree's orders. " I said and he scowled, before his eyes dropped in sadness.

" But I thought him to be my friend." He whispered and I pulled him into a hug.

" Calm down, I understand your anger. But think. Mamashree sent us here, because he's trying to provoke us. Don't you understand. If Ashwatthama had to kill me, he could have done it faster. He's a very trained warrior. You and I both know that. He's just here to provoke us to fight, which will end up starting the war overnight, underprepared and frantic. We'd be saving our soldiers lives while they'll act with precision. Giving him free reign to return ensures Shakuni's defeat. Atleast for now. " I said and my husband sighed into the hug.

" I'm sorry, " He murmured and I shook my head.

" It's alright, I understand why you were so furious, I'd be too. But this is all Shakuni's plan. He wants us to be anxious, to fight in fear. But we have Krishn. Why fear? " I asked and he nodded.

" Yes, why fear when Vasudev is here, " He said and I laughed.

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The next morning, as we stood outside at the grand shivling, praying firnour success, my mind ran to my children.

I had ensured no one could enter their room, it was, fireproofed... For the others.

No one could dare enter it if they wanted to live.

The blazing fire outside only let those in who I had allowed, no one else.

Which included, Mata, Mini, who was still just as hurt, but had put her animosity aside, for now, Shikhandini, my sisters could enter automatically, my husband and his brothers.

No one else could get in. No matter how hard they tried.

" Samragyi, Samrat! Begin the arti to Mahakal as we prepare to offer him the heads of all the unrighteous people in this battlefield! " Arjun cheered.

As we did the mahaarti, my mind had been constantly revising battle plans.

Our primary goal was to kill Mahamahim Bheeshm. And for that, Shikhnadini, the senapramukh of our army would stand in front of him.

He'd drop his weapons either way and he'd be killed.

Atleast I hope he chooses to give up his life.

I may not appreciate his actions, but he did love his family. For them to see him in such pain would be, traumatizing.

But as we finally stepped onto the field, Yudhishthir and I were shocked.

Where was Mahamahim Bheeshm?

" Looking for Pitamah? " Duryodhan leered.

" He won't come out Samrat. He'll stay there till we kill your sena pramukh. Then,he'll rain chaos on your army. " Dushasan encouraged.

" Coward brats, " I murmured as we made our way back and Krishn burst into laughter at my words.

" Sakhi, they're not cowards. It's a wise choice by mamashree. He's being cunning. And it's a wonderful strategy-"

" - are you on their side or ours? " I grumbled and if possible, he doubled in laughter.

" Sakhi, I'm on the side of Dharm. For now, it's on yours. " He said warningly and I narrowed my eyes at him.

" We'll see. " I said, scowling.

" Shall we? " I said as all of them raised their horns to blow them, when I heard the loud sound of a bow dropping.

"Arjun? " Bheem asked confused, as we all turned to look at him.

"Arya? " Sphulingini asked, guiding her flaming horse over to Arjun.

" Madhav? " He whispered and Krishn's eyes darkened.

" Yes Parth? What is it? " He asked softly.

"Madhav... I can't fight..... " He said.

I looked at Arjun with bafflement.

" You cannot fight? What does that-"

Krishn raised one hand, then snapped his fingers.

I felt the breath rushing out of my lungs... Then silence.

Pure, complete silence.

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