Empire of Righteousness ( The Beginning)

Chapter 189 : Narayani Sena vs Narayana Himself

Draupadi's heart thumps in it's place as she looks over the preparations to leave. She herself has taken care of it. There's only one thing remains now.

As Duryodhana's daughter Lakshmana has married Krishna's son, Duryodhana has claimed Krishna's alliance as his in laws in this war. Arjuna has been breathing fire hearing that.

So, Krishna has declared whomever goes to him in Dwarka first and he sees him, he will grant that person what he wishes. His alliance or his Narayani Sena.

Draupadi goes to the common chamber to see Yudhisthira has gotten ready and others are talking.

"Aryaputra Yudhisthira," Draupadi says.

"Panchali!" Yudhisthira smiles at her.

"You cannot go," Draupadi says.

"Panchali, the rule is that each king should go," Yudhisthira explains.

"You always said in your throne your four brothers sit equally. Despite title does that not make Arjuna a king?" Draupadi asks.

"Arjuna? Why him?" Bheema asks curiously.

"Arjuna is the son in law of Yadavkul, don't forget. His son Abhimanyu is Subhadra's son as well. In the rank of relationship, Arjuna has higher position than Yudhisthira," Draupadi says.

Everyone looks at each other grateful at the idea.

"Maa, give me permission to go with Pitashree Arjuna. I will be needed," Shrutasena whispers to his mother secretly.

Draupadi nods, "Sena, be your father's charioteer. Return him to us by tomorrow."

"You still haven't taken your medicine,"

Yudhisthira jolts in surprise. He turns around to find his wife frowning at him. After their small discussion that day, Draupadi has kept her distance from him for some days. She didn't even speak with him.

"I will later," Yudhisthira rubs his forehead.

He doesn't want to make her submit to him tied by responsibilities. If her heart doesn't wish to see him, Yudhisthira will live with that.

"Aryaputra," Draupadi's soothing voice makes him look at her.

Draupadi comes forward and takes the scrolls from him. Taking him by his arms, she guides him on the bed. Looking at his feet she hisses.

Yudhisthira is immediately greeted by a glare from her. He got a wound in arena today. He became too busy with scrolls that he forgot to tend it.

Draupadi brings a bowl of water and a clothe. Before Yudhisthira could protest, she takes his feet on her lap.

"Panchali...I am doing it..." Yudhisthira tries to take them back.

Draupadi again glares at him. She takes off his shoes and wipes his feet.

"My care bothers you..." Draupadi asks her voice filled with hurt.

"How can it be?" Yudhisthira protests immediately, "I am always greedy for your care. How can it be a bother? I just..."

Draupadi smiles, "You just?"

Yudhisthira sighs, "I didn't want you to close your heart and come to me only for responsibilities..."

Draupadi chuckles softly, "Responsibility? Responsibility only forms for people or things that is ours. Aren't you mine?"

Her claim on him catches him off guard. His neck and ears turn red in embarrassment.