Clashed destinies

Dwarka entry

"Did you forgive us Bhrata?" Nakul suddenly asked.
The pandavas along with Karn,Meghna and Radhama were travelling . They were on their way to Dwarka and they were accompanied by Krishna.
"There is nothing to forgive Nakul. When I came to know about my birth I was extremely frustrated. I was so sad and felt unwanted. Radhama and Meghna knew my condition." Karn said as he travelled into the flashback.

FLASHBACK
"Radhama...I want yo ask you a very important question about my life. I know this is not the fight time but I have to know the truth" Karn mumbled ashamed of himself.
"Its about your birth...isnt it?" Radha asked .
"How do you know?" Karn was completely taken aback.
"It has to be something serious if you are asking me a question at the time of mourning. I will answer your question Vasusena. It is true. I am not your real mother. Your father found you on the bank of Ganga." Radha said calmly.
It was too much for Karn to handle.
"But maata...the pandavas...they are calling me their brother....does it mean..." Karn himself was so confused.
Even Radha was a little shocked.
"You are kshatriya afterall Karn. Isnt that what you always wanted?" Radha asked smiling.
"No mata...I was blessed to have a mother like you. Forgive me maata for asking this question. Please forgive me"karn said.
"No son. Dont apologise. Now that you know the truth about your life you should meet your biological family as well. Make amends with them" Radha said.
"Never. Rajmaata had abandoned her eldest son in the banks of river Ganga. And he is dead now. I am Radheye. Radhama's son! I will never forgive that woman or her sons."Karn said.
He knew whatever he said was out of bitterness and he did not mean it . Saying so Karn left for his chamber.
"Please make him understand Putri. You are the only one I trust" Radha said.
Meghna nodded tears filling her eyes.
Meghna went inside Karn's chamber to find him seated alone. He seemed devastated. Anyone would be. She couldnt see him in pain. She approached him. He seemed so broken.
"Karn..."Meghna whispered and caressed his hair.
Karn looked at her his eyes puffed up with crying. He looked so beautiful yet so sad. He looked at Meghna with a strange look in his beautiful eyes.
"I hate them Meghna" Karn muttered angrily.
"You dont mean that Karn. They are your brothers. She is your mother.  You should be thank ful to her. Had she not abandoned you on the banks of river Ganga you wouldn't have found Radhama and her precious love" meghna said.
"She abandoned me Meghna. I was so unwanted." Karn said.
"What would you have done if you were in her place? Karn you know how difficult women's lives are in this era. People mistreat women. They are blamed for everything. What would have happened to maata Kunti if people knew she had a baby while she was unmarried?" Meghna said.
Karn sighed. She was right.  Kunti was helpless. What could she have done! He calmed down a little.
"The pandavas were unaware of your reality." Meghna said.
"So you are telling me insulting a suta was right. They suddenly feel guilty as they are now aware that I am their brother. Else they would've continued insulting me." Karn said.
"I am not justifying their mistakes. Ofcourse they are wrong. Judging someone based on their caste is awful. But they are your brothers. You have to forgive them eventually. So why wait for long. You can be their eldest brother and teach them to respect all castes. Yoh know they will obey you. You will be their saviour. Their brother.  Their guardian." Meghna said motivatingly.
Karn was thinking about it. Yes he had yo forgive them eventually. And moreover they were his brothers. He can guide them.
He reluctantly agreed but then when he saw them before him he completely melted. They were his brothers. He had five brothers. He couldnt conrfop himself from swimming in the pool of emotions.

"We have reached Dwarka finally!" Krishna said interrupting everyone's thoughts.
Everyone smiled.
"Bua is still in the forest. Tomorrow you all will bring her here. For jow you all should rest. You all are extremely tired."Rukmini said joining her husband.
Krishna smiled seeing his beautiful wife.
"I am so excited to meet Kunti maata. I have still kot recieved her blessings." Draupadi said.
Meghna and Krishna looked at her sadly.
But Meghna had a plan. Looking at her face Krishna knew she was upti something. Afterall she was his sakhi  . She had to be good with pranks and tricks.
"I have a surprise for you Arya" Rukmiki said.
"What is it priye?" Krishna asked.
Meghna says amused. He had always witnessed Krsihna as her sakhi. Seeing him as the lover was so different. He was like the ultimate lover.
"My best friend is here." Rukmini cried.
A big smile flashed on Krishna's face. He seemed so excited and happy. His eyes contained a certain spark.
"Radhe!" Krishna exclaimed.
"As in Radha Krishna? Radha? The epitome of selfless love?" Meghna asked.
The pandavas were so confused. They had never met Radha. They didnt know her but Meghna was aware of her. Karna and Draupadi were unaware about everything. Draupadi had heard the name Radha. But didnt know her personally.
"Yes sakhi. My Radha" Krishna said.
Meghna couldnt believe her ears. She was going to meet Radha. She used to worship Radha Krishna in Kaliyug and now seeing them together was such a privilege.
They were standing waiting for the mysterious woman when they heard a shout.
"I had warned you Radha!" A male voice was heard.
Then there was a shriek. A female shriek. Krishna immediately recognized the voice.  He ran towards the screams. This cant be happening!