Fallen ~ The Tale Of Exploration And Love

5- Helping a best friend

Vikram was doing some paperwork. All the letters were wishes for Varnu as the next heir by people who couldn't attend the ceremony.

He was in the middle of reading some courtiers' pleas when a messenger appeared panting. He bowed and said, still trying to catch his breath, "His Highness! Queen Tamasvi has attacked the White Realm. Queen Anaya is in danger, and King Shourya has disappeared."

Vikram quickly stood up and walked towards the exit, ordering, "Inform all the elite soldiers to prepare for war."

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When Vikram and his best soldiers reached the White Realm, they saw dead bodies lying here and there. The whole ground was filled with the blood of the mighty soldiers who died trying to save their kingdom. They showed their sorrow and marched towards the war area, only to find Queen Annaya fighting with all her might to stop the enemy soldiers. She had several wounds that would heal, but her eyes were red and puffy from crying.

They entered the fight, and Vikram went to help Queen Anaya, whom he called his younger sister. As soon as the way was clear, he turned to Anaya and asked about every detail related to the attack. After his sister was safe, he went to find Shourya.

Vikram found him standing in front of Tamasvi. He hid behind a tree, trying to hear what they talked about.

"Let me tell you the story of a king and his secret admirer. The king didn't know he had one. The king marries someone else. She was his soulmate. Shourya, I have loved you since the start, even after knowing you have nothing in your heart for me. What is so special about Anaya? You married her and didn't even talk to me? But I kept quiet. I even killed Payal. I killed her for you. She desired you! Because of her, you lost your son." Tamasvi said it in a tone full of sadness. But Shourya knew better.

"Anaya cares about others' feelings; she is unlike you. And if, because of Payal, I lost my son, then today, because of you, I lost my daughter. I didn't have anything in my heart for you. And there will be nothing ever!" Shourya said it with a voice filled with anger and hatred.

Vikram saw a big fight between Tamasvi and Shourya. If words weren't enough, they started a duel. He stepped in between them before they could harm each other. He could see no mercy in Tamasvi's or Shourya's eyes.

Before he could do something, Tamasvi disappeared into thin air. He turned towards Shourya and saw sorrow and guilt in his eyes. Tamasvi returned to her realm, furious and maybe heartbroken by Shourya's harsh words.

Vikram and his soldiers helped repair the kingdom and held a funnel for those who died, saving their homes. Vikram had no idea of anything, not even the guilt in Shourya's eyes. But he was sure that his best friend wouldn't hurt his sister.

Though he and Anaya were distinct cousins, a sibling's love didn't need a relationship to be there. He knew Tamasvi was the reason they had to hide their children. Her intentions were never pure. She was just like her grandmother—evil.

Tamasvi was like a demon who was never satisfied with the things she had. She always wanted more and more.