Karn's decision

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"My heart had stopped for a moment Meghna. You have no idea how scared I was. You have saved me from a life filled with misery." Draupadi said with relief.
"I too was extremely scared Panchali. I didnt know if I would be able to save you" meghna cried softly her voice barely audible.
"Good job Meghna!" Krishna amd Mahadev cried together.
The entire universe seemed go unless Meghna as she had saved Draupadi from a disastrous fate.
Karn and Kunti were having and emotional encounter. Kunti couldnt believe her luck. Karn had actually forgiven her. Karn too was emotional seeing his biological mother. The brothers were enjoying the hearty reunion.
"It seems like a wonderful day!" A very familiar voice was heard.
"Krishna!" Draupadi and Meghna exclaimed joyously. The kaunteyas were so happy by the surprise and Kunti was so emotional seeing her nephew.
"Madhav! You...what a surprise! Oh how is Radha?" Parth asked suddenly recalling Radha's condition.
"Radha...well Radha is on a trip. Rukmini is accompanying. I was thinking of picking them up. They  are in Gokul." Krishna answered still smiling.
"But Radha was so sick. How puld you leave them alone Govind?" Meghna asked concernedly.
"There is no worry sakhi. We should go and pick them up." Krishna said and the entire gang was ready to proceed towards Dwarka.
On reaching Dwarka the scenario was too funny for them to handle. Radha and Rukmini were chasing Ayaan with sticks and Ayaan was running away begging for help. Jatila and Kutila were too scared to stop Radha or Rukmini. Infact they were relieved that they were after Ayaan and not them.
"How dare you!!! You insulted my best friend and my husband and you think I'll spare you!" Rukmini cried and continued chasing Ayaan.
"You have crossed all your boundaries today! You insulted Krishna and you questioned my character. I hereby abandon you. I will rather die than share a roof with a human like you!" Radha shouted angrily .
"Krishna save me! Radha and Rukmini will kill me!" Ayaan shouted and ran to Krishna.
Krishna smiled seeing the scene.
Karn and Arjun were too amused to stay silent any longer. They started laughing. Radha and Rukmiji were extremely offended by their laugh. In the mean whole no one had noticed when Meghna and Draupadi joined Radha and Rukmini and the first hit was taken by Meghna.
"How dare you trouble my sakha! You have called upon your death." Meghna shouted.
"And insulting Radha! What audacity do you have!" Draupadi said.
Karn and Afjun were amused go see their wives in this hulk versions.
They wont spare Ayaan.
"Okay ladies! We all should forgive this man for the last time. We know he has committed a lot of sins but he is still forgivable." Krishna said.
The ladies calmed down a bit.
Ayaan meanwhile escaped. 
"I will stay here Kanha. Not with Ayaan but alone. This is my home " Radha said emotionally.
"Are you crazy! You really thought we would agree to this!" Rukmini expressed her anger.
"Rukmini is right Radhe. There is nothing left for you here. Come with us to Dwarka. Start a new life. Of not as my lover then as my friend." Krishna said emotions pouring down his eyes.
Now Radha couldn't see Krishna cry. He was right in.a way. What would she do here alone in Gokul. In Dwarka she knew many people. There was Krishna. There was Rukmini. There was Balaram. She could start a new life again. Respectfully.

All of them reached Dwarka after a very long journey.
"Arjun and Angraj are newly married. It's a joyous ocassion. We should celebrate. The entire Dwarka and its citizens have not had celebrations since a long time. The entire city will enjoy a royal feast. Dao how is this idea?" Balaram asked.
"A very good idea indeed Kanha and it's high time that the Hatibapur finally welcome their lost princes who they thought had died. Bua Kunyi thinks the right time. Moreover Now Pandavas are not alone. They have the support of Dwarka as well as Panchal." Balaram said.
"Thanks for reminding me Balaram. I have decided go return the kingdom of Anga to Duryodhan. He cant control me  any longer. I can't fight my brothers. Duryodhan's friendship is very precious to me but he doesnt consider me as his friend. He forced me to participate in the swayamvar regardless of my wish. Moreover I still think things can be handled peacefully. Yudhisthir deserves to be the king of Hastinapur." Karn said.
Meghna realised how much she loved this man. She found her respect increase for Karn.
"What are you saying Jyesth? How can I be crowned the king when our Jyesth Bhrata is present right here?" Yudhisthir cried.
"No Yudi...dont force me this time. I am not a panduputra and thus I cant be the king of Hastinapur. I request you all." Karn said.
The pandavas had started protesting.
"I think Angraj Karn has the right to choose his path Parth. Dont force him in this" Krishna supported Karn.
Karn sighed relief.
"But I feel you should be a ruler Angraj. You are a fantastic leader, a very generous king and you can feel the emotions of low class." Krishna said.
The others nodded.
Karn was helpless.
"Not for your sake. But for the welfare of people...for the betterment of the Aryavrat." Krishna explained.
"But how?" Karn asked.
"Start an ashwamedha yagna. That will be the solution to your problems. You can then easily return Anga to Duryodhan while the other kingdoms will remain with you. You deserve yo be a ruler. You are just and generous Karn and people need rulers like you to maintain balance in the Aryavrat." Krishna said.
"Yes jyesth you should start an ashwamedha yagna." Arjun said.
Karn nodded. It seemed like a good solution.
"Leave all that now. Firstly let's prepare for the feast. Radhama is here and she said that Karn and Meghna have not performed the after wedding rituals yet and neither have Draupadi and Arjun. So they should perform it here. We shouldn't delay things furthur" Revati said entering the room.
The mention of Radhama brightened the faces of Meghna and Karn.
"Is Radhama here ???" Meghna asked.
"Yes I am right here!" Radhama's voice echoed around the halls.
Karn and Meghna ran to Radhama and hugged her tightly. They had a small family reunion amd the happiness was visble in their faces.
"I remember your secret Putri. You and Karn will have a happily married  life" Radhama whispered Meghna who could do nothing but blush.

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