NandhininKarikalan PART- I

The New Prince

Thanjavur,
Nandhini's Chamber,

Karikalan woke up and scratched his head, " what happen yesterday" thought Karikalan as his eyes fell on Nandhini who was sleeping on the diwan.

" Nandhini?" Called Karikalan. Nandhini was snoring as she was sleeping.

Karikalan sighed, he didn't want to disturb her sleep so he kissed her forehead and left.

Karikalan's Chamber,

Karikalan was getting ready, Parthibandhran entered the chamber as he was wearing his armlet, standing in front of the mirror.

" Yes Parthibandhra, why have you come?" Questioned Karikalan.

" Um I-I" stammered Parthibandhran.

Karikalan paused and turned to face Parthibandhran. " Why are you hesitating? Tell me" asked Karikalan.

" Last night I heard sounds of things breaking in yours and Ilavarasi's chamber, did you both fight?" Breathed out Parthibandhran.

" No," replied Karikalan as he sighed and continued his work.

" Oh, ok " replied Parthibandhra who was standing there awkwardly.

" Ilavarase I have gotten news about the abathudivagal." Told Parthibandhran.

" What? Really? What news." enquired Karikalan.

" The pandiyan abathodhavigal were spotted near the Kotravai temple." Informed Parthibandhran.

Karikalan didn't hesitate for a second, " ok get ready let's go. " Called Karikalan.

Parthibandhran nodded and left. " What happened last night? Nandini was talking something about, her sister. Brother? Or father?" Thought karikalan as he sat on the bed.

" Karikala!" Came Parthibandhran's voice from outside.

" Yes! I am coming." Replied Karikalan as he got up and took his sword from a table.

"Let's go," said Karikalan as he got on his horse.
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Nandhini's Chamber,

Nandhini woke up and rubbed her eyes, she saw that she had slept on the diwan, and sighed.

'Did he not kill my father?' thought Nandhini as she walked towards the bed.

Nandhini heard the sound of anklets which just stopped at the door.

" Urvashi, Come inside why did you stop?" Told Nandhini as she called Urvashi inside.

The person at the door walked inside and paused as they stood a bit near Nandhini, they started silent.

"Why are you silent today Urva-" Nandhini turned to look at the person who she thought was Urvashi.

" What are you doing here, Kadambor princess?" Demanded Nandhini.

" Akka I-" started the Kadambor princess, Manimeghalai. Nandhini gestured for her to stop.

" I don't want to hear anything from you, just get out." Ordered Nandhini.

" Please Listen to me akka, karikalar-" Manimeghalai was cut off by Nandhini.

" Don't call me akka from your mouth, get out." hissed Nandhini.

" Please - " pleaded Manimeghalai. " Get out before I order to kick you out!" Shouted Nandhini.

Manimeghalai started tearing up, she covered her mouth with her saree's end and ran out of the room crying.