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With her anklets making melodious music, Dushala was restlessly strolling in her chamber. "And my friend Rancho from my Gurukul turned out to be a very rich and clever teacher", Vaishnavi, who was APPARENTLY talking about her friend Rancho, noticed that Subhadra fell asleep and Dushala just appearing worried, just not giving a damn about her story. "Dushala, what happened?", she asked concerned.

"Vaishnavi, I am so worried". "Your brothers are returning tomorrow, why are you worried? You should be happy right?", Vaishnavi asked. "It's not that. I don't want anything to go bad tomorrow", Dushala answered.

"Offo, what could go wrong tomorrow? Mata Kunti is also worried about tomorrow. And Pitahmah Bheeshm also went to do Puja for tomorrow. What bad possibly could happen tomorrow?", Vaishnavi asked confused. She read the epic many times, but she doesn't remember anything bad happening on the day of Kalapradarshan.

"I didn't specify bad. It's just my brother's don't like my other 5 brothers and its not a hidden thing. I just don't want their enmity to grow because of this competition tomorrow", Dushala expressed. "Don't worry Dusha, they won't make it a cut throat competition. It'll mostly be a friendly one. They will just display their abilities one by one, And the ultimate winner will get ann-", Her words slowly trailed off.

'Shit. How can I forget this important thing. Karn will enter the story tomorrow. Shit. Shitttt!!!'. She almost facepalmed herself. She thought that was why Kunti might be feeling like that which made sense to her.

"And?", Dushala questioned her. "Uh, nothing. Hey, why don't we do one thing? We will go to a nearby temple and pray for all of them. What say?", She asked the princess. Dushala replied, "Oh, that sounds like a good idea. We will do that. Subhadra is sleeping right now to tell her this, I'll wake her up tomorrow". "Done!!" Saying this together, Both high-fived.

The next morning, all three princesses went to the Lord Shiva temple which was nearby. The priest told them to circle around the Sanctum Santorum 3 times. As they were circling around, Vaishnavi kept her eyes closed, praying for less drama to happen today. But, she accidentally stumbled upon a guy, and was about to fall but the guy was quick enough to grab her arm, preventing her from falling.

"Are you okay?" The guy asked, But was too lost in her to even speak anything further.

She quickly opened her eyes, to meet with 3 eyes. 'Wait, 3 eyes?? Is that even an eye? Woww such a poor makeup! That eye on his forehead is not even open. Maybe bro didn't unlock this feature yet, lol', She thought.

She quickly let herself out of his hold and quickly said, "Sorry, I was so immersed in praying to Lord Shiva that I didn't notice that someone was in front of me".

"It's okay. Even I get immensely lost in prayer", he said, Without blinking even once. "By the way, You have something in your head", She pointed at his forehead. "Oh! I was born with this, don't worry", he replied and started moving.

'Huh? Worry? Why would I be worried? Wait... Born with that?? Which means he is... ohhh!!!', she just realised whom she just spoke with.

She wanted to talk to him, but the three-eyed dude was so fast that she literally had to chase him by tiny running. Soon, they reached the near the main idol. "This Shiv - Parvati idol is very adorable, isn't it?", Subhadra said amusingly. "Yeah", Dushala replied. Vaishnavi settled beside the princesses and started asking the priest, "Is there anything special Today? Why is it all decorated?". "Yes princess! The princes of Hastinapur are returning today. This young man came and told me to get this whole place ready for an early morning prayer of the princes before them entering the arena", he pointed at the three-eyed guy who was talking with 4 other priests near a havan.

"Who is he?", Vaishnavi asked the Priest. "He is Ashwathama. Guru Dronacharya's son", he answered.

'Ha, I was right!'

"Princess Dushala, as your brothers might be arriving anytime by now, why don't you guys wait for them and pray together?", the priest suggested. Dushala immediately said, "No, I have to be in the palace for their welcome. I'm meeting then after so many years. I can't meet them like this here", Dushala whined. "Then let's finish our prayers soon and return to the palace immediately?", Subhadra suggested. "Yeah, let's do that", they all agreed.

Ashwathama was talking to the priests about how the havan should be beneficial for his friends, but not once he looked at them. He was looking at the future girl, who was intently praying. She took the holy ash from the priest to apply on her forehead, only to get some on her nose causing her to sneeze. Ashwathama just chuckled at how cute she was looking right now.

"Vaishnavi, can you sing a song here as well. Just like the other day you sang at Lord Ram's temple?", Subhadra suggested. "Oh yeah!! You should totally do that", Dushala added. Vaishnavi immediately said, "Guys Guys, we will be late, I will sing some other day".

'Oh no. I need time to think of a movie song. Think Vaishu think fast. Ah got the song'

"No princess, it will be very beneficial for you if you make the Lord himself happy by your Song". Priest said. "Fine fine I'll sing", Vaishnavi started to feel like Taylor Swift at this point, with people constantly asking her to sing. She started to sing the song.

Arjun, who was coming towards the temple with his 104 brothers and his teacher, heard the song and froze there.

"The same voice, which was haunting me in my dreams!! She is here?"

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So, Ashwathama and Vaishnavi finally met.

Will Arjun see her this time?

Anyways, How did you guys like the chapter? Please vote and comment.

PS: Just Hare Krishna!!!

PS: Just Hare Krishna!!!

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