Kshatrani - The Warrior Princess

His Home

Dekha hazaron dafa aapko

Phir beqarari kaisi hai

Sambhale sambhalta nahi ye dil

Kuch aap mein baat aisi hai

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Location: The Palace of Indraprasth. Draupadi is escorting Subhadra to her chamber, when two children coming running at them. One of them is four, and the other one is two years old. 

"Putra, come here," Draupadi said, leaning down to the boys' height. "Meet your aunt."

Subhadra's eyes widened as she took in the little boys. They must be the Pandav's sons.

"Aunt?" the older of the two questioned. 

"Yes," Draupadi said. "She is your aunt."

"Is she the one everyone was welcoming outside?" the boy asked, his gaze skimming over Subhadra.

 Draupadi chuckled softly. "This is Prativindhya, Aryaputra Yudhishthir and my son."

Prativindhya touched her feet and she blessed him. Draupadi then introduced the younger boy as Sutasom, Prince Bheem's son. He too touched her feet.

"You two are adorable," Subhadra sighed, placing a hand on Sutasom's cheek. "Have they met Arya yet?"

"Not yet," Draupadi said. "Soon."

On the chariot ride back home, Arjun had told Subhadra he had received letters from his brothers, telling him of the news that he had two nephews now. He was excited as was he nervous. Subhadra could tell how much this meant to him. Arjun always had a special bond with his family, and the thought of meeting his nephews brought a sparkle to his eyes that Subhadra hadn't seen before.

"Come, putra." Draupadi said, taking their hand. "Let us take your aunt to her new chamber."

As they walked through the corridors of the palace, Subhadra couldn't help but admire the grandeur of her new home. The walls were adorned with intricate carvings, and the floors were lined with beautiful rugs, her chamber decked with flowers in her welcome. When she entered it, the objects realigned themselves according to her liking. This really was a Maya-Mahal. 

"Subhadra, let us go to the inner chambers." Draupadi smiled. "My husbands wait for us there."

Subhadra nodded, following the Queen around the illusory dimensions of the beautiful palace. They approached the inner chambers, where the Pandav brothers sat in a circle, catching up on whatever they had missed. Draupadi ushered the two boys forward.

"Aryaputra Arjun," she said. "Meet your nephews."

Arjun turned to face the two boys, his eyes glimmering with recognition. His smile broadened as he knelt down to their height. "Prativindhya, Sutasom," he said warmly. "I've heard so much about you."

Prativindhya stepped forward first, a mixture of curiosity and excitement in his eyes. "Uncle Arjun," he said, his voice filled with admiration. "Pitashree has told us many stories about you."

Arjun chuckled, ruffling the boy's hair. "And I've heard about your bravery and wisdom, Prativindhya. You make your father proud."

Sutasom waddled forward, slightly more reserved. "Pitashree says you are a great warrior."

Arjun's heart swelled with affection. He placed a gentle hand on Sutasom's shoulder. "Your father is the mightiest of us all," he said, glancing at Bheem, who watched the exchange with a proud smile. "And you, Sutasom, will grow to be just as strong."