No Agnilok left?

" This is not the point to meddle on these things! " Sulo slammed her hand down on the table, " It is not our concern. Our concern is to make sure those two dumb idiots are dead. Saving the world! "

" Sulo -"

" No! They are trying to mislead you Karali. We must focus on you regaining your memories more so then figuring out your pain after your lover left! " She insisted, eyes sharp.

" Really? Is it necessary for the good of the world or for you to protect yourself in her eyes? After all, you of all people know what it's like to save your hide don't you?" Sudhuma said, looking at Sulo with accusation.

" Look ladies, even if it is quite important to know why Saag cried and there was like, no Agnilok left after Yudhi boy here left her, there is no correlation of that scenario with this. I'm sure you guys can sort that out once this problem is over? "AJ interrupted with hands in the air. His words ran a wave of peace, or somewhat of a truce in the room.

" Alright then, what's our plan of attack?" Yudhishthir asked, looking at all of us.

" Vishwa and I were thinking, we move in two groups. One which defends the kingdom of Vajji, while the other goes out with Karali to find the weapon. They need all of us for the weapon. We just need to know where it is. It's a win win situation," Sphulingini added.

" Sounds right, but are you sure it is wise to split up? " Mano asked, " It seems counterproductive. "

" It might be Mano, but it's our smartest choice, " Vishwa justified, " Even if Karali finds her weapon, all she needs is to call upon us. Those of us who have retained our natural state will be here, so that we can come to you the moment you call upon us and the others can leave. "

" But won't it be suspicious? Gandharraj doesn't even know you guys exist and if we are found, then we'll all have to go through five years of this all over again. " I asked, mind rushing to Madhu and Mini.

" You won't be found. No one can attain the purity of the flames until they yield themselves to it. As far as I know, they are arrogant idiots who can't do anything. If you are truly concerned, leave Sphulingini with us, she's the closest to her natural form. " Sudhuma answered patiently.

" Alright, shall we leave -"

" Hold on, what about us? " AJ asked, pointing at himself and Yudhishthir.

" You should stay here. We need your help to fight the armies, " Vishwa said.

" But isn't it important that one of us leaves with them? To protect them? " Bheem asked worried.

" You may send Arya Arjun with them. He's the most conspicuous and a very accomplished warrior. " Sphulingini added with soft eyes.

" Alright then, we all are leaving in half an hour. Meet me at the palace gates within then, in the most sober and sombre clothes you have, " Mano said, as we all dispersed the war room.

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" Where are we leaving Abhi? " Yudhishthir asked as I scurried around the room.

" Leaving? What leaving. I'm taking him with me, " I answered offhand.

" What do you mean? Won't it be dangerous? " He asked, as our child napped in his bed.

" More or less dangerous than keeping him in a palace affected by war? " I asked, raising my eyebrows as he sighed.

" I know. I was just worried, " He said, standing above him, running a hand through his hair.

" I know that. But rest assured, we'll all be fine. Arjun is coming with us. You trust him don't you? Nothing will happen to us." I said to him and he nodded.

" I have a request of you, " I said, walking up to him as we stood next to our son.

" What is it? You know I'd give you all that is in my hands, " He answered. His hand pushed my hair back and held it with firm gentleness.

" Promise me you'll look after AJ. He's one of my closest family and I couldn't bear him coming to harm, " I told him, sinking into the comfort of his hand.

" Sagarika -"

" Or atleast promise to try. You can do that, can't you? " I asked, eyes wide, holding hope.

He sighed before pressimg a kiss to my forehead. He brought me close, arms over my shoulders into a hug. " I promise to try and keep him safe priye. You don't need to worry. He'll be fine, " He answered, resting his head above my own.

" He'll be with you and Bheem and Maharaj. I'm not worried, " I answered with surety.

" Shall we get ready to leave? " I asked and he stopped me with his hand still on my shoulder.

" We have a few minutes. Let me take this in. " He whispered and we stood there in silence.

Ever since I met him, nearly eleven years ago, wow, time flies, his hugs have been a constant reassurance that everything would always turn out fine, whether it bw the gym, the pradarshani, our fights, injuries, schemes, the hig solves all our problems.

Slowly, I extricated myself and bent low to my son.

" Abhi darling, wake up. We're going on an adventure. Just me and you bacha, " I said to him, shaking his shoulders.

" No. " I received a rather petulant answer.

Ah, finally a child after my own heart. Don't disturb me when I'm sleeping.

" Abhivart. Putr please wake up, you need to leave with your mumma. " Yudhishthir tried, as he picked him up.

Our son rubbed his eyes as I wiped away the trail of drool.

" You drool when you sleep. " I told him and he giggled.

" Papa says so do you mumma. Especially after a hard day at work. " He said, eyes shining with mirth.

"Really? Is that what he says? " I look at my husband who is silently glaring at his son.

" You're still just as beautiful my love. " He tried.

" Oh? So now it's 'my love'? Not drooling princess? " I asked laughing.

" You'll always be my drooling princess. " He said, hugging his son.

" I want to talk to him for a moment darling, can we have a few moments alone? " Yudhishthir said and I looked at him funny.

" Alright.... " I moved out of the room hesitantly. I had packed everything anyways, I hadn't much left to do.

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" Shall we? " Mano asked as she held Rudra on her hip, while I held Abhi on mine. Kali stood next to us, watching us with amused faces.

" We shall. " Rudra answered and I laughed.

" We shall? Shall we Abhi? " I asked and he nodded his head vigorously.

" Adventure time! " They screamed, voices shrill.

" Bhabhishree, what need is it for us to fight. Just put the two of them in front of the monsters. They'll run away with pierced eardrums, " Bheem said, his fingers in his ears.

" Sure Bheem. The moment I know that you're tired I'll send them in, " I said slyly as he laughed out, " Then bhabhishree they won't ever get a chance. I never tire of battles. Well, as long as I have food in my stomach, " He said, rubbing his belly.

" Kaka food? " Abhi asked and Yudhishthir... Yudhishthir laughed.

" Yes my son. Your kakashree is always thinking about food. " He finished.

" Alright, if we're all done, shall we leave?" I asked and they all nodded.

" Stay safe Karali. " Sudhuma said, pulling me into a hug, a very warn hug and kissed Abhi on the head. He sneezed as usual.

She went to give Mano and Kali the same hug, before we all we're ready to leave.

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If I had a rupee for every time Bheemsen thought of food, I'd be the richest woman in the world.

Anyways, I just realised how close I was to 100 chapters.... Oh my.... Nearly two months of writing this story....

Say we have a special chapter for the 100th one? To celebrate?

Tell me how it was.

Much love

Radhekrishn ♥