With Arjun back in Indraprastha with Subhadra, the tension in the room had been paramount, no dinner could pass without something or the other happening, even when the two women had made peace, their husband always managed to make something go awry.

But thankfully, it died down by the Rajsuy Yagy. Having finally told Vrushali that he loved her, Jyeshth was also a better sport.

So, the day everyone was coming to Indraprasth for the Rajsuy yagy, I couldn't even find my husband till we stepped in the sabha together, moments before having to walk through the doors.

"Ready? " I asked and he chuckled.

" Why are you asking me? " He said and I smiled.

"You're now the Samrat, the one who'll have the superior power, " I said, while he sighed, nodding his head, " I hope I can make pitashree proud. "

" You will, I wouldn't have married you if you didn't have the potential, " I said and he looked at me with confusion, " So you're saying if I wasn't a king you wouldn't have married me? "

"When did I say that! " I whispered angrily and he stiffened his spine as we were suddenly introduced in the room.

What was up with him?

" Welcome, all the kings and princes of Aryavart. Today you join us, as we declare Maharaj Yudhishthir and his wife Maharani Sagarika the Samrat and Samragyi of Aryavart. I hope all of you are in agreement. " The pandit ji called.

I moved my eyes to see a very excited Mini,  who was waving at me.

I sneakily raised me own to wave one back to her as she chatted up Madhu next to her.

Despite all my time here, even when Madhu left so soon, now as an adult, she looked radiant. I felt proud of her.

" Please sit here. " They said as we sat in front of the flames.

I found it weird, but weirder when they chantes my name, mid poojan while they offered Karali the offerings of ghee. It made me feel charged up suddenly, my body sweating from the heat.

It might have felt like eons, when we finally got up, greeting all those who graced us, whether or not I actually wanted them here.

"Mata." My husband and his brothers said, as they jumped into a hug, while my sister grabbed me into one.

"If someone told us that we'll get to live in this time, what would you tell them Didi?" She whispered, nuzzling her face into my shoulder.

" I think they'll land up in the ER. Your sister doesn't pull her punches. " AJ said, strolling over to see us.

"Bhaiya! " She shouted, jumping into his arms as she hugged him.

"You've grown so quickly Mini mouse, I'm so happy to see you. Don't you dare find a boyfriend right now. Or else, he'll have a few broken teeth. " AJ warned as my sister hid her face behind her hands.

"You learnt how to land punches dear brother? " I asked AJ who now went the same shade of red as his dhoti, while his wife tinkled with laughter, keeping her head on my shoulder as she said, " I taught him. And he's taught me things too. " She whispered.

"If they're history lessons, forget them. I can teach you something more exciting. " I answered back conspiratorial as my brother looked more affeonted.

"This is why I don't like to come here. You two gang up on me -"

"No no , don't worry bhaiya, I'm on your side. " Mini said, snuggling into his arms.

"Where's my nephew brother dear? " I asked and he blushed.

" In there. " He mumbled pointing to Devika and I turned around surprised.

"Really? Oh my god! I'm so happy! " I shouted, to the extreme displeasure of all the 'kings' in the court.

" He doesn't keep his wife on reigns, it's why she's so open. Mine doesn't even speak without asking, let alone laugh in front of so many people. " One of them said.

If there's one thing in life I've learnt, it's that everyone will pull down the one above them, ignoring them, I crossed my husband to move to Krishn when he held my wrist.

"What happened? " I asked and he looked up, jaw clenched.

" Their words, why don't you answer them? You aren't a possession that I can reign or bet as I would like to -"

"I don't need to reply to them when I know I'll never have to face that with you. Mera pati kaisa hai, ye mujhe pata hai, mujhe pata hona chahiye, duniya kuch bhi bole, mujhe kya. Mujhe neecha dikhane se agar thodi der unko lagta hai ki unka sat upar uth sakta hai, to unko le lene do uss baat ka aanand. Mein kya karoon? "   ( I know how my husband is, I should know how my husband is. The world can say all they want, what is it to me. If dragging me down into the mud makes them think they have a power over me, let them, it's not as if they're able to do anything. )

"You might not, but I will, this is how I present the first example ," He said sternly and I chuckled.

"What is it? "

"You were angry with me when we were entering the sabha. Has your anger flown away? " I asked and looked at me with wide eyes.

"I'm not angry with you. What gave you that impression? "

But before I could tell him, my eyes we're drawn to the altercation between Krishn and Shishupal.

Having elected Krishn to be the person to receive the highest honour is not something Chedi naresh could digest, so he had become vengeful.

"Shishupal, ninety nine is not your limit , it's to give you brains. Stop before it is too late. " Krishn warned  eyes hard.

" Why? So you can have fun with your sakhi ranchod! Samragyi Sagarika! How can a married woman be friends with a married man! This is an insult to the -"

" 100." Krishn muttered and before we could say anything, I saw his sudarshan raging through the air. Covering Madhu's eyes was all I could do before I saw his head, moved away from his torso.

" Vasudev! You have sullied the place of royalty with blood! You shall have to pay for the life of my friend! " Duryodhan shouted.

Friend? What now had he bartered?

" Yuvraj Duryodhan, leave you weapons, or else your death will also be near. It is a crime to lift weapons against niyati! " I shouted.

" Who are you to teach us that! Your Vasudev killed my friend-"

" Krishn killed someone who crossed his limits, he made fun of the boon he had and he died. If you don't want to suffer the fate of a jail cell in my first day as the Samragyi, you will put your weapons down or I will force you to, surrender them. Do not test my fury Yuvraj. " I said, glaring at him as I hurried Madhu away with Mini.

Despite Shakuni's ramblings, he stomped over with his mace to me when I saw Bheem stand in front of me.

" Yuvraj, this is your final warning, drop the weapon. " I said.

" You are no one -"

" Yuvraj Bheem, my husband, Samrat, please tell the Yuvraj of Hastinapur that he's talking to the Samragyi. It seems he is not in the right mind to listen to a woman, so a man's words should suffice, no? " I said, gently moving Bheem away.

" Once again we are at the same impasse we were seven years ago. That day my husband apologised because he didn't want their to be bloodshed on the day of our marriage. Today one papi (criminal) has already been killed. Do you truly want to be the next one? This is not the threat to the Yuvraj of Hastinapur but a warning from the Samragyi. Don't test my fire Yuvraj. A little tid bit for you, it scared Devraj Indr. Who are you? " I whispered and his eyes blazed as he finally backed away, his mamashree dragging him away.

" My darling sister, remind me never to insult you again. " AJ whispered and I snorted in laughter.

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We finally made our way back into the rooms.

My husband sat on the bed, staring into oblivion.

"Still upset with me? " I asked hesitantly.

" I -"

"No need, I understand. " I said, sitting by the vanity when I had an idea.

"Sagarika, what? "

"Chote se kusoor pe hote kyun khafa? " "What are you upto? " He asked confused as I pulled him to stand, putting my hand on his .

" Dekho dil na to do! "

"Chodo haath chodo. " He said, chuckling half heartedly.

" Chod diya to haath maloge samjhe, " I said, releasing his hands.

" Aji samjhe. " He laughed.

"Now, may I finally speak dear wife? " He said, lifting me up as I squeaked.

" You couldn't have done this when I was on the ground? " I asked as he dumped me onto the bed.

" No, because you'd have shut me up with your hands.

(INTIMACY AHEAD, READER DISCRETION ADVISED)

" I have more ways to shut you, they don't involve my hands. " I said, raising my head to pull him into a kiss when he laughed.

" I wasn't mad at you. I wanted to make you think I was mad."

"You lied! " I shouted and he held my hands with my head.

"I never did. You assumed I was angry. All I said was, ' so you wouldn't have married me if I was not a king'. You, assumed I -"

"Shut up. I get it. " I said, turning my face away.

" Arre, now why are you mad. "

"I'm not mad, I am waiting for my gift. You promised me one, didn't you? " I asked and he looked confused.

"The day before yesterday when I finally dragged you out of the sabha to tell you what I was saying in the morning. " I hinted.

The gears in his brain finally clicked and he looked at me suddenly with extreme concern and worry.

"You are sure? " He whispered, bending low to press a kiss to my forehead, trailing down to the side of my face to my neck.

" One hundred percent. " I answered, raising my head to kiss him, anger, worry, fear, all melting away in his arms as he embraced me with care.

"I love you Sagarika. Never forget. " He mumbled into my ears, hand pushing my hair back.

"I know. I love you too. I mean, I crossed a timeline for you, had a child-"

"Will you ever shut up. " He asked, staring at me with wide eyes, the brown ring nearly enveloped by the black blown pupils, as he ran his nose against mine.

" You know how to. "

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Soo... She shut him up...

I mean Duryodhan okay!

Anyways, we have the Dyut sabha in the next one...

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