Brihannala

Brihi

Brihi stood in front of the mirror, once he puts on the appearance of an eununch he cannot relinquish it, that's a promise he made, he has to live like this for a whole year. It was not an external disguise but he will have to live that life. He took out a small vial which contained a bluish green liquid, which when consumed will cause the male anatomy to shrink and turn him into an eununch both physically and emotionally. Once consumed, the hormones will be altered and it's effect will last for a whole year. The formula of this drink is a well kept secret of the apsaras, their leader Urvashi had designed this concoction to protect the apsaras, as they were often sent on spy missions for who ever employs them.

Brihi thought of the time he went to the Indralok University to learn this hidden art of espionage from the masters themselves. The Indralok University is situated in the northern mountain ranges in a well hidden town called Amravati. The word about this university is that they are experts in teaching different art forms, but in reality very few people knew that they are experts in science and technology and different types of warfare. They have a huge library filled with all the history and records of everything that ever happened in this world. This University was not accessible to all, very few outsiders could ever find it and qualify the tests to get an admittance.

Brihi travelled all over the land searching for knowledge of weapons and warfare that would help him aid and strengthen his brother's empire. During one of his travels he met a hunter who not only gifted him a powerful weapon but also told him how to reach Amravati. His mother was an alumni of this university that got him an entry but to learn anything he would have to prove himself and that's where he met the famous Urvashi.

*** past***

"What a surprise to see you here son", said Indra extending a warm welcome to Brihi. Indra was the title held by the dean of that university, he knew his mother and had heard of Brihi's heroic adventures from his spy network. He felt proud that such a warrior had come to visit them. Brihi joined his hands and bowed in respect, " Sir, I have come here as a student, could you please give me the permission to enroll". " Well I have heard so many stories about you, so I am sure you will qualify the tests for whichever course you would like to study" said Indra patting his back. " Now why don't you join me and enjoy our universities annual celebrations and later we can talk about the courses we offer and which you would like to try out". Indra said inviting Brihi to join him.

When Urvashi walked in, Brihi thought he never saw a woman more graceful in his whole life, she had the most mesmerizing eyes, a heart shaped face with a sharp nose and full lush lips. Her hair was dark black and braided, reaching her knees. No one can even imagine that behind this delicate and beautiful woman is the most dangerous spy.

As the music began, Urvashi started dancing, it was like watching a river flowing, every motion was so fluid and mesmerizing. Brihi could see that everyone present there could not take their eyes off her. The dance piece she was performing depicted the life of a woman who was brought up as a princess and suffered along with her husband only to be disowned and sent back to the forest by her husband when she was pregnant. The husband knew his wife was innocent, but just because he had to keep up his image, he sent her away. Urvashi beautifully portraited the pain of betrayal the woman felt and how she kept up her self respect, she performed her duties as a wife and raised the kids and sent them back to her husband, but she never returned to him even after her innocence was proved, thus showing the world a woman is no man's property to be discarded and owned as and how he wants. Urvashi met Brihi's eyes as she performed the last part and it sent chills down his spine.

When he met Urvashi after the performance, the first thing he asked "What have I done my lady to make you so angry at me?"