The Wrath of Gammon

Chapter 2

                                                                  The Wrath of Gammon

Disclaimer: This story is my humble attempt to write a fanfiction of the epic Mahabharata. My intention is not to hurt anyone's sentiment.

Aum Namah Shivay!!

Major Jayant Roy, SM is a fictitious character. Any similarity with any living person is merely a coincidence.

Chapter 2

Hastinapur, Dwapar Yuga

Dussasan POV

Fifteen days had been passed after we came back from Magadha. After our victory in the war, the might of Hastinapur in the politics of Aryavart increased a lot. Magadha and Chedi kingdom were now under our control. Jyesth Bhrata gave the order to imprison Jarasandha and Shishupal in a small palace inside the compound of Hastinapur royal palace. After we had returned from the war, Kakashri Vidura went to Panchal, along with Bhrata Vikarna to get the half-devtas along with their common wife...that Dark Draupadi.

Her beauty was literally inhuman, ethereal. It was like she didn't belong to this world. But my Jyesth Bhrata became an anomaly in her swyamvar. He even refused to look at her for once. After the vicious insult of Angraaj Karna by her, Jyesth took all of us and left the swyamvar. I remembered his words vividly.

"Dussasan, if you value your life, then stop looking at her. Get her outside of your mind right now."

I heaved a sigh. Getting her outside of my mind was really tough. Still, I must try this, because this is the order of my Jyesth Bhrata.

While thinking, I walked towards the main gate of the royal palace. I saw a small procession in front of our main gate. Our guards were talking with a horse rider leading the procession.

"What is going on here?" I walked to the gate, decided to check the matter. The horse rider also saw me coming towards them. He dismounted his horse and crossed his hands.

"Pranipat Rajkumar. My name is Jayatsen. I am the youngest son of Maharaja Jarasandha."

I replied to his greetings. Then I saw to Palanquins waiting outside. Jayatsen also looked at them.

"My two elder sisters came with me. They wanted to meet with Pitashri. Also, my elder brother sends his tributes for the Kuru kingdom. We have a group of emissaries with us from Pragjyotishpur. Maharaja Bhagadutta also sends his tributes for Rajkumar Duryodhana."

He ordered the soldiers accompanied him. They came in front of me with huge boxes. I curiously opened the lid of one box. It was filled with gold coins and valuable jewels.

"What are you doing, Putra Dussasan?" suddenly I heard a voice behind me. I turned my head and saw Kulguru Kripacharya walking towards us.

I crossed my hands and bowed to him. He blessed me and looked at the people. I briefed him about their intentions.

"Dussasan, you go to the palace and get your elder brother. Also, pass this news to Gangaputra too. I am taking them to the royal guest room for the time being. Send some of your brothers here to take the treasures into the royal treasury."

"As you wish." I quickly ran towards the palace. While walking through the corridor, I saw Bhrata Yuyutsu walking towards me. He also saw me and greeted.

"Yuyutsu, have you seen Jyesth Bhrata?"

"Yes, I saw him going to Mata Gandhari's room."

I quickly instructed him to gather some more of our brothers and to get the treasure in the treasury. Yuyutsu nodded and left. I walked towards Mata Gandhari's room.