Petrichor - Time Travel To Mahabharat Era

19

"I can't go alone to Dwaraka. I'm afraid that something might happen to me and my sister, Bua. That Kalyavan can do anything to us. Because of him, my brother is being called Ranchod", Subhadra told Kunti, crying. "Don't worry Putri, nothing will happen to you", Kunti reassured her.

"I don't understand what you are afraid of Subha! I'm here to protect you. Why are you worried?", Vaishnavi chimed in. "I'm not worried about me. I'm worried about you. As an elder sister, it's my responsibility to protect you, no matter he strong you are Vaishu", Subhadra replied back.

"What? No I can protect myself, you and everyone", Vaishnavi whined. Subhadra kept her hand in Vaishu's cheek and said, "I know you are strong dear, it's the sisterly love that is being pessimistic". Vaishnavi didn't have anything to tell her now, as she felt a motherly love from her. How lucky of her to get such loving people in an absolutely foreign land.

Kunti was just smiling at them. Just then, a dasi entered the chamber announcing, "Rajkumar Arjun is here to see you, Rajkumari Subhadra". Kunti got an idea and said, "Subhadra, Arjun will accompany you guys!". "Why bother him Mata? I will take care of everything", Vaishnavi suggested. As Arjun just entered the chamber holding a box, he heard the conversation, "What is it Mata?".

"Oh Arjun! A 100 years to you Putr! There is a threat from Kalyavan to these two girls, and I can't send them back without any protection to my brother. So, I want you to accompany them till Dwaraka", she told him. "They are leaving?", Arjun's face went little down, but he composed himself quickly and said, "As you say, Mata".

"Thank you, Rajkumar Arjun", Subhadra said smiling at him. "Wait,  Arjun please don't bother. You really don't have to. I-", she started saying but cut off by him, "Vaishnavi, I totally believe in your strength. But I can't let a woman be in danger. This, in any way, doesn't mean that I'm letting you down. But, Atleast for my mother's wish, I will accompany you. Please don't deny". "Okayy! As you wish guys", she said and left the place to arrange clothes. She came out as she was unable to control her smile which was threatening to spill out. She was happy that she gets to spend some time with him atleast this way. She couldn't say anything against his words which he uttered just a moment ago.

'He sure can talk anyone out. Arjun you Smooth Criminal!'

She remembered the Michael Jackson's song and did a dance step and went "heehee". After all the packing was done, she went to get blessings from everyone. Pitamah sent a separate palanquin just to carry her musical instruments. Vidur blessed her and wished her all the best. Gandhari and Dushala were not ready to let her go, The king was indifferent to the situation and the Kauravas!! Oh they were the most happiest creatures in the world.

She went to the Kauravas and Karn, who were discussing something with Shakuni and said, "Guys, I'm leaving. I came here to say bye". "Oh wow, leave leave. Don't need to ask our permission", almost everyone said.

'Wow! What did I ever do to them'

She then went to Karn and said, "good to meet you Angraj, see you soon". "See you soon, Vaishnavi", and he forwarded his hands. "Wow, handshake is it?", she said and both chuckled. She shook his hand and bid him bye. A curious Duryodhan went to Karn and asked, "Mitr Karn! What was that weird thing you guys did with your hands?"

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"We will miss you, Vaishnavi!", Sahadev said while other Pandavas nodded, as she was getting ready to board the palanquin. "Oh come on guys! I'm just going home. It doesn't mean I won't return back right? We will meet again", she said smiling at them. "Yeah, see you soon Vaishnavi", Yudisthir told. "Yes Bhrata Yudisthir, we will meet really soon", she said with a knowing smile.

He didn't understand why she told that, but soon enough he brushed off those thoughts as he heard Nakul go, "Yeah yeah! Many people will miss you here, please come back soon Vaishnavi", at which Bheem and Sahadev looked at each other mischievously and smirked. Arjun gave him a warning look from behind and Nakul immediately went, "Uh I mean, Bhrata Bheem will miss his eating partner", he immediately pointed towards him. Bheem went, "Yeah man, will miss you a lot". She chuckled and said, "Aww! Will miss you alot too".

"I think we are getting late. If you guys are done with your "I miss you" session, we will start", Arjun said. "Yeah yeah done!", Vaishnavi gave him a look, turned her head in style and went to the Palanquin. He just smiled at that and started going towards Dwaraka.

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They stopped near a Lake to take a rest and have lunch. Arjun and Vaishnavi were talking as Subhadra went to wash her hands. "Arjun! I know how to ride a horse. So after this rest, I. am. Gonna. Be. riding. In. A. Horse. Until we reach Dwaraka", She said folding her hands. They were debating regarding this since they started their journey.

"But-", "No buts". He couldn't say anything , but just agree with the adamant woman, who would listen to no one. "That's like a good friend", she said and both of them laughed. Soon enough, they heard a loud scream coming from a distance. Arjun got alerted, took his bow and stood in front of her in a defense position. She turned around to call subhadra but she was missing from the place.

"Arjun!! My sister!!! She is Missing", she panickingly told Arjun. He turned to see the girl went missing. "Vaishnavi!! Arjun!!!", they heard her scream from afar and both of them followed her voice. Soon enough, a loud laugh was also heard. Vaishnavi and Arjun looked in its direction and saw a huge man, who was looking dangerous, was holding Subhadra by her neck. Vaishnavi's blood boiled as she saw the scene in front of her.

"How dare you touch my sister?", she growled. A Golden light emerged in her hands again, this time, brighter. "Hahaha! I will see how that Krishna will not come to me now. Haha!", the Monster looking guy said. The glow from her hand slowly faded away as she started to realise who it was.

'Wait wait! If we go by the timeline, then he is... Kalyavan? Oh! Loooll'

She just started smiling by remembering that he will get killed in an exceptional way. Arjun didn't understand why she was smiling at this time. "Why are you smiling, Woman? Your sister is held captive, And I will Kill her and your brother Vasudev Hahaha!!", the guy said.

"Oh god you are soo boring dude! Come up with better dialogues next time", she Provoked him. "Vaishnavi, what are you doing?", Arjun whisper shouted. "Just wait and watch, Arjun", she said and turned towards the guy. He started yelling at a loud voice, "You really disrespect me! I am the one who-", " Not interested!", she yawned.

His blood boiled at the audacity of that girl. So he left Subhadra and went to her at lightning speed, and caught her within Arjun could react. "You really have the guts to go against me?! Against Kalyavan?!!"

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Hey ya guys! So next chapter we will have the most awaited re-entry of Krishna!!

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