Krishna & Karn: Similar Destiny

1.In Panchal for yajnaseni

          KARN! A man shouted across the hall.                                                           
         "Mitra, who are you waiting for? Let's go we have to prepare for the challenge that Maharaj Drupad has so gallantly prepared to win his daughter's hand in marriage" Duryodhan said. 

         I forced my eyes open, trying my best to hide the headache I felt. Which was amplified after hearing the unfair demand of the King of Panchal in his daughter swayamvar for the so-called fire-born princess Yajnaseni or Draupadi as she is more popularly  known by the name across the land.   

        "Mitra you have not even seen the princess till now, so why are you excited to marry her?". My voice clearly expressing the disdain I had over his Strange behavior.

          "Karn, Have you not heard the rumors about her beauty, the poems that have been describing her every feature, or even the songs written to praise her Fiercest looks. Come on don't tell me you are not even a little bit excited to meet her".

          "Suyo, have you forgotten that you already have such a woman waiting for you at home in Hastinapura? Such words do not suit you." I reminded him of his wife Bhanumati, who was no less than a sister to me.

          "Mitra, it seems you have forgotten that now I am no longer just a Prince in love with a princess, but also the future king of my kingdom. And as such it is my duty to think about the future of my dynasty first, which demands that I get the princess of Panchala as future queen for its prosperity and the powerful King Drupad as our allies". He stubbornly pointed out his views.

            I thought to myself about the time when just a few years ago he had waged a war against Drupad for his Guru Drona, but ultimately lost and was captured. Then had to be saved by the late crown prince Yudishthir and his now-dead brothers. 

        "Ok my Future King I understand the politics of your noble cause," I said sarcastically, as to agreeing to his demands. 

          "But please don't do what you did in Bhanu's swayamvar and again create a mess which I have to clean afterward", referring to the time when Duryodhan forcefully abducted Bhanu in her swayamvar and eloped with her. After which I had to stay behind and fight with almost every King in Aryavart, who courted her for her beauty and protect both of them.    
                            
          Maybe it was the guilt I felt for ruining her reputation as a woman, which causes me to care and look out for Bhanu as much as I did.
         
          I knew the burden of being an outcast and rejected for what you could not control in life very well.
         
          A sorry excuse to redeem myself for my mistake.
          
         "Ooh Come on now! don't think so little of me, I am not a guy to do the same thing twice". He tried to assure me in his sweet voice, But

           Duryodhan's half-assed words didn't convince me, they rarely did these days. I took a mental note to be prepared for anything in the future, even war.

           I was sure that he would not be able to accomplish the feat of archery that was required to win the competition. Then I again would be thrust into a battle for my friend which was not my, in his place.

         'How many times do I have to do this' I mumble to myself.    
         
          I felt the throbbing pain in his head increase.

          "Come on, let's go Dushashan and mamaji are already waiting for us below. They founded a nice place for practicing".
          
          As if practicing now at the last moment would enable you to win. And I can't imagine Dushasan doing so even in my dreams.

         "sigh! just go by yourself, and let me take some rest somewhere quiet".

           "But......
           "I am not interested in this children's game. Let me leave, for now, I would return by time for the ceremony". Saying so I left him.

           As I was strolling around the empty corridor I came across an open garden with a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

           I sat on an open field to busk under the sun. The sun always provided me with tranquility, but even it failed today. Cause as soon as I sat down I heard the voice of children playing behind me. Curiosity got me and I turned around to look at the face of my intruders but was surprised to notice a woman playing not kids with white doves in the garden feeding them and talking with them.

          She was alone, and I didn't want to spoil her fun with my bad mood today, so I choose to stay quiet but she was not so kind towards me.
          
           "Ooh Hello, mind telling me who you are and what are you going in the Royal Family garden all alone mister?".

             She asks in an interrogating tone but her sweet voice made it sounded cute.

             I peeked toward her and saw simple commoners clothes with her face being covered by a pallu.
           
            Her efforts to hide her face were commendable as I could not see anything. 

             "I should be the one asking you, what business does a commoner as you have in the Royal garden?. I am the king's guest so I use this garden as his hospitality allows me to do so. But who are you to come here?"

              "I am the princess's personal maid and have been permitted to use this place in my free time." Her boldness intrigued me.
            
             "So then you are here for the princess swayamvar, right? don't let me you are also one of the many so-called lovers that are staking her everywhere she goes. Because if you are then I have to call the guards and have them throw you out" she spoke not like a maid but as a princess.     

                "HAha! you are funny, I have to give you credit for that" Looking toward her I said, "Devi, not everyone is the same, and here for your princess." I said as politely as I could, but her next words offended me.

                  "Don't lie to me, I know you are also here for her. You must have heard about her mesmerizing looks and came here to claim her as your new trophy like all others"

                   "ENOUGH!" getting annoyed with her questioning my voice rose. Which caused her to take a step back.                        

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Hi friends,
I had a free day so thought to complete this chapter. Woo😅 took longer than I thought it would. Any way once it got done, it come out very plane and over explanatory.
Tried my best to add humor to it.

So tell me did it is work😊how did came out?

And, I like to gets your opinion one some of the ideas I got for the future.
1. karn marrage -should I get him marry more than one, if yes than to whom.
     Right now I only have planed his relationship with vrushali.
(To clarify karn is already married to vrushali)

2. Should he get to team up with pandava this time around or not.

3. Finally the million dollar question-A happy ending or tragic ending.
🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

Comment and share you ideas as well.