Tantra - a Dwapar yug adventure [Ongoing]

Chapter 7

Tantra looked at Karna apprehensively, she wondered if fate had wanted them to meet so early.

"Pranam Radheya"

"How do you know me? Have we met before?"

"My sakha Krishna has told me about you"

"Vasudeva Krishna knows me!"

"Soon not just him but everyone in the Kuru Kingdom will know your name",  Tantra sat down on the grassy bank and patted the empty space next to her. Karna joined her hesitantly.

"I know that I am a stranger and what I will tell you might sound like fairy tales but listen to me with an open mind"

"Tell me whatever that you want to say"

"The world will be cruel to those who try to stray away from the path that has been decided for them, we will be tested in fire. When we are wronged, it is easy to seek revenge but anger clouds our judgement"

"Why have you decided to tell this to me?"

"Karna, I cannot be a bystander to this vicious cycle of hate. I hope you understand when the time comes"

Karna looks at the sky pondering over the maiden's words, Tantra realises that she has to hurry back to the palace as it was nearing dusk.

"I must get going"

"You did not tell me your name"

"Tantra, we will see each other again soon. Do not worry"

Tanta had a small smile playing on her lips before she hurriedly made her way back. Karna looked at her and chuckled at the strange situation.

Meanwhile, Duryodhan and Dushasan had returned to the palace. Dushala was talking about her new friends, Subhadra and Tantra who had made the place come alive with their mischief. adventure and jokes.

Gandhari mata entered the room and hugged her sons, the maids brought in buckets of water, coloured powders and plates.                                                                                                                                           "Mata, why are they bringing in colours now?" 

"Brother Dush, did you forget tomorrow is Holi? You need to eat more badams"

"Shut up! You are going to be coloured by me from head to toe soon"

"Kids, don't fight. Choose some nice clothes to wear tomorrow"

Duryodhan and Dushasan picked the white dhotis and angvastras, they headed to their room.

On the way, they saw a girl running towards Dushala's room with her lehenga swirling in the air. She was screaming Dushala's name excitedly. They both thought to themselves who was that crazy girl that their sister knew.

Dushala turned to see Tantra who was panting hard, she gave her a glass of water and pulled her to sit on the bed.

"The maids said tomorrow is Holi!"

"Yes, I was about to inform you that but you disappeared today"

"Ah sorry about that, went to the temple. Anyway, who are we colouring first tomorrow?"

"We have the pooja happening in the morning after which we can colour any of my brothers! My two oldest brothers have returned as well, so double the fun tomorrow"

Tantra smiled sinisterly, she had decided that she should drench everyone with colours. She also wanted to visit the town and play with the commoners as well.

An exciting day awaited her! 

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