✓ Narottam Arjun: Soul of the Sage

f o u r - d r a m a

The Queen of Indraprasth sat majestically, with Finance Minister Vrinda by her side, the two were engrossed in a serious discussion, and Kritvarma was sprawled nearby on a couch giving helpful advices from time to time.

Satyaki entered the room and sighed at the sight of brother, Oh! How he wished his brother wasn't here.

"RaniMaa, Rajkumari," He called out with respect. Kritvarma made a hooting sound and Satyaki looked at his brother who made a expecting face, as if Kritvarma expected his brother to greet him, with respect.

"Pranipaat Mahamantri Mahoday," Satyaki greeted him by making a disgusting face and showing his tongue. This made all the occupants of room laugh at their brotherly bond.

"Kalyanamastu," Kritvarma said with fake seriousness, and to its action Sataki hit his head roughly. "Ouch," Kritvarma cried in pain- or acted like he was in pain.

Meanwhile Uloopi and Vrinda were rolling with laughter viewing their playful banter.

Satyaki pouted as he realized the two women were laughing at him, while Kritvarma grinned, as if succeeding in something great; which he admittedly did, knowing that Uloopi was laughing was good.

"So Senapati Mahoday, what brings you to abode of Queen Uloopi?" Vrinda asked, using a fake high-pitched tone. Kritvarma shot a dramatic betrayal look, "Are you here to take away our sweet privileges?"

Satyaki deadpanned, these two were so much dramatic, put them theatres and you would earn more money, "If I could, I would have taken them," He shot back sassily, a trait he picked up from Arjun.

Uloopi looked worried, all the three of them were turning like Arjun, his company was a bad company; she decided. Turning good people into dramatic actors and sarcastic humans. That was not good, because she cannot handle so much drama and sass alone.

"Satyaki," Uloopi broke the three from their theatrical performance and asked, "Do you need anything?"

Satyaki nodded, "Yes Rani Maa, I was thinking that I should visit other cities as well, especially Kurki, the border city needs a watch," He explained seriously.

Khandav Van was a huge place, after Arjun had held the mantle of King, the Kingdom was called Indraprasth. The city they were residing was the capital named 'Takshasila' The City of Cut Stone, named by Krishna.

Many smaller cities, towns and villages were constructed.
One such city was Kurki, at the most end of Indraprasth, farthest from the Capital.

"Why brother, you can go when Maharaj is here," Kritvarma spoke with a teasing smile, the ladies got a hint.

"I will also accompany you Satyaki, it would be good," Uloopi added with a small smile.

"Uhh why Rani Maa, with Maharaj's absence, you are the ruler, without you how will the Kingdom run?" Satyaki was serious, he could have convinced anyone that he was not hiding anything; convinced anyone but not those who were occupying the room.

"No. I am sure Vrinda can handle, besides I wish to see Kurki myself." Uloopi spoke eyeing him suspiciously. He agreed and said, "Ummm okay, but first you have promise that moment I tell you, you will come back. That is border area and risk is high."

Uloopi raised her eyebrows, there wasn't anything suspicious, just everything was suspicious. "Tell the truth," she said sternly.

"This is the truth," He was stubborn, but hated to lie. But how could he speak? They would roast him alive if the knew, so he had to lie.

"And I am the Queen of Dwarka," Vrinda muttered in annoyance. Unknowingly speaking the words that would come true in future.

Satyaki sighed, this was not how he planned. He decided to go to Kurki in Arjun's absence, as he thought that other than Arjun and maybe Ashwatthama, no one will question him and expose him this way.

"Fine," he accepted him defeat, "But I will only say after you promise me." He kept forward the condition, that promise will help him.

"Fine," Uloopi said, "I promise that I will return back the moment you say."

"Fine, so before Maharaj came, we all lived here. Me and Kritvarma alone in our house. And there was this neighbour. Her name is Roohi. After forming of Indraprasth, her father volunteered in protecting the borders so they moved to Kurki.
I am courting her, and I am going to meet her." He explained in one single breath.

Kritvarma chuckled, "Finally,"

"Well then isn't it good that I will be coming along? I can present your marriage proposal infront of them." Uloopi was very casual, and that shocked the three.

"Bhabhi Maa, even though we were joking, you going to Kurki isn't a good idea. It is one prahar far, how will we manage without the two of you?" Vrinda interrupted.

"I agree," Satyaki immediately said. But Kritvarma wasn't going to let go this opportunity of, would he?

"No worries. There are other ministers and what, I will take up Satyaki's duties as well and Kumari will take up RaniMaa's duties. We can also take help from other ministers.
And the only reason these two days were tough was because we were new to the work, now we have adjusted.
So brother, RaniMaa, both of you can go for two days." He completed with full planning.

This only made Uloopi smirk, Satyaki drown in displeasure while Vrinda just enjoying the view.
While creating the world, God must have thought for some entertainment and put them all together in Indraprasth.

"Why about my marriage?" Satyaki questioned.

"Well because, one, you are growing old and no man will give his daughter to a white haired old man, and two, you call me RaniMaa, so it is the mother who takes the proposal.
And with all the work at Indraprasth, when in future will I get such an opportunity?" She said, calmly, but her face was mischievous.

Satyaki nodded, and taking her cue, Uloopi continued, "You know, I am excited for your marriage.
Your Baraat will be beautiful. Arya will be riding the chariot, and Kritvarma would be seated besides you.
I would be standing in one of the balconies with Vrinda, biding you bye.
The whole Indraprasth would be there to walk with you."

Uloopi had started with teasing, but ended up happily. The truest happiness was the happiness of Family, and she felt that.

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Now:

Arjun is the King; Uloopi is the Queen; Nayantara will be Advisor and right hand of the King
Ashwatthama is Mahamahim (one who overseas the whole Kingdom, second greatest position, even greater than Queen)
Kritvarma is Mahamantri ; Satyaki is Senapti; Vrinda is Financial Minister.

Hierarchy goes as
King: Arjun
Mahamahim: Ashwatthama
Queen: Uloopi
Advisor: Nayantara
Mahamantri: Kritvarma
Senapati: Satyaki
Financial Minister: Vrinda