A Journey To Mahabharata

Chapter 27

The next morning was slightly chilly. The calm breezes were made it seem normal. Everyone behaved like nothing out of the ordinary occurred. There was no division of work, but somehow everyone knew what was to be done and their roles. This left me with nothing to do.

Thus, I found myself following Arjun, the only one I had talked to. I had to accept that we were more than acquaintance. It felt natural to talk to him like he was a friend.

At the moment we were searching for a village, which was small enough that no one will know us. But big enough to provide food in exchange of work. According to the maps he had learned it was supposed to be nearby. We were having a light conversation when a question popped up in my mind.

"So, why were you pointing at your brother and not teaching me how to take up arms?" I asked curious. Was there a bro code that they had?

"I don't do anything without asking my brother." He said. Was he for real? It took me a second to realize that he could lie only Yudhisthir was the one who didn't. Is it a lie? But this is dwapar yug. Maybe this isn't a lie.

"But what if he's asking you to do something you shouldn't do?" I asked curiously.

He smiled, "I trust his judgement. If he is asking me to do something it's for my best."

"But what if it isn't?" I pushed.

"It always is and you obey your elders. Why do you have so many questions about my brother anyways? Don't tell me he confessed." He asked.

"Confessed about what?" I acted feigned innocence.

Right at that moment, his entire world came crashing down. "Nothing. Nothing at all."

"Is there something he should confess to me? What did he do?" I added petrol to the fire.

"Nothing. It is nothing." I gave him the look. After 10 minutes of nagging and a few threats he said.

"Okay, don't mention this to anyone, forget anything I said, don't ask me anything related to confession and I'll grant you a wish." I smiled. Looking at my smile he added, "Once."

"Deal." I agreed.

"By the way, he confessed." I said in the next line. The look of regret and frustration he had on his face said another story.

I was happy that I got a promise out of nothing. I know the worth of his word. I hope he takes this with humor.

"So, what was your reply?" he asked curiously.

"I didn't reply anything." I murmured loud enough for him to hear.

"What? You must have replied something. If nothing then, an answer." He asked.

"He didn't ask me anything and I didn't get a chance to react." I answered. I didn't even get a chance to process anything. Things are just piling up.

"But what are you going to say?" he asked.

"I think we have reached. See I can see a town there." I said pointing towards a random location in order to avoid a question. At this point we were on the top of a hill and could see somethings below.

He didn't turn to look in the direction I was pointing. Instead, he pointed towards the east, laughed and said, "The town is there."

I couldn't find anything there. Don't tell me I've need specs. There would be nothing of that sort in this era. But in the end, I blamed his eyes for noticing.

"Let's go back we will return in a few days." He said and I dreaded long the way back. He didn't even take breaks. How is he even alive? I was the one who forced him several times to wait and let me catch a breath.