8.His STORY

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Hey guys, I'm sorry for the late update..had some priorities to attend..here goes the true self of SHAURYA and the other side of coin in his own narration..

I was 12 years old then and I remember playing with my friends in the gurukul(school of olden days). My guru SIDDHACHARYA(same guru as our princess) was the best teacher of the land. He taught us Everything, I was his favorite student showing excellence in every form of war skills and knowledge. We used to have an archery competition every year, whoever wins it gets a day off and a wish granted by our Guru.

That year I practiced hard and won it even though my competitors were far more older and experienced than me. I was so proud of myself and couldn't wait to write to my parents about my success.

As a wish I asked my guru to permit my friends and me to take the day off and explore the forest near by

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As a wish I asked my guru to permit my friends and me to take the day off and explore the forest near by. He agreed and told us to be careful.

We packed our backpacks and planned to go for a trek in the forest..we enjoyed a lot there but lost our way when we were returning, discovered a lake with water as pure as rain, we played a lot in water and adding to our joy it rained... We returned back laughing joking on each other. It was the happiest day ever but never thought it would be my last day of happiness.

Our minister CHANAKYA was waiting at the school for me. I ran to him and wished him with a wide smile feeling happy to see him. I didn't understand why he wasn't smiling back. My bags were packed and being loaded onto the horse wagons.. He said "you have to come with me, Prince. It's urgent." I went with him silently though many questions were running in my mind. My parents had a way to surprise me always, may be this is one of their surprise, May be I'm being taken back to palace and will be spending some time with them. After I joined school, I was busy studying and they visited me at the school mostly. I rarely went to palace.

May be they got to Know that I won the competition and calling me to celebrate.😍 I can't wait to see my parents, it's been so long since I met them. We mounted our horses and rode towards sunset with the minister riding his horse beside me silently.

We reached a barren land, minister stopped the horse carriage. I stepped out and looked around. He came and knelt to my level facing me. "LIFE IS HARD, YOUR MAJESTY. YOU HAVE TO BE BRAVE AT ALL TIMES NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE FACING AND NEVER LET ANYONE SEE YOUR WEAKNESS OR FEAR" he said seriously looking into my eyes. I noted his advise deep in my mind.

At that time I understood not even a single word he said. He held my hand and walked me to the centre of that barren land. There was a pile of wood placed and above it are TWO BLACK CHARRED SHAPES LOOKING LIKE HUMANS. I was scared at that ghastly sight

And looked at the minister confusingly.

He said "They are the king and queen. Your parents. Burnt to death due to a fire accident in their chamber last night. I brought you here to attend the funeral and fulfill the funeral rituals so that their souls can rest in peace."

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