Ammu is Back ! [COMPLETED]

Ammu-Devuu Pattabishegam

The night before the coronation:

Bijjaladeva gets the news of Amarendra's coronation and he starts his drama.

Bi: Aiyoooo aiyoooooo aiyooooo my son... I have been separated from him... I don't know how he is... I am not allowed to see him... boo hooo... aiyooo Bhalla how are you ra... I hope to see you just once... only once...

His wails reach the guards and one of them goes up to him.

"Why are you shouting like this at this time of the night ?? Just keep quiet and sleep!"

Bi: Boo... hoo... boo...hoo... pls allow me to see my son once.. he is hurt I don't know how he is I want to see him... I beg you!!

"No that is not possible."

But Bijjala isn't one to give up easily he coaxes the guard who relents and takes him to Bhalla's cell.

"Look, you can't stay here for long. Just 2 minutes. Be quick !"

Bijjala scurries in. The cell is pitch dark with only a small window at the top of the wall for light to enter. Bhalla is lying on the hard floor. Bijjala sits beside him.

Bi: Bhalla...Bhalla...

Bijjala ruffles his hair and Bhalla stirs. He didn't expect his father there. They can barely see each other's face because of the darkness.

Bi: Sshhh Bhalla... don't get up. Lie down. Just listen to me. Tomorrow is that low life's coronation... your last chance to get rid of him!!

He slowly takes out a poisoned dagger which he hid in his armpit of his disabled arm and covered properly with his vastra. He pushes the weapon to his son.

Bi: Keep this carefully with you. When you get a chance, stab that wretch !!! Even if you stab lightly the poison smeared in this when mixed with his blood will be fatal for him !!! You can do it ra !!

The guard hits the metal railings of the cell to alert him.

"Your time is up. Come."

Bi: Huh.. uh.. coming coming! (Whispers) Don't forget Bhalla... keep this safely with you.

After his dad leaves, Bhalla picks the dagger and hides it in his waistband.

*****

The family, seated in a circle are having their dinner outside Ammu-Devu's hut.

Si: After coronation we have to conduct Mahendra-Avanthika's engagement. After these many years of turbulence, I want that to be the first auspicious event in our family.

Mahendra blushes and hides his face in his mother's pallu but Avanthika gives a forced smile. This doesn't go unnoticed by Ammu.

A: Avanthika... you don't seem happy ? What happened ma ?

Her gaze shifts to Mahendra.

A: If you don't want to marry that fella, tell ma we'll get you married to someone else better. 😛

Mahe removes the pallu of his face and looks at his nanna.

M: Nanna ! Why nanna?? 😕 Amma see he will get my Avanti married to someone else.

D: He was just teasing you kanna... Ammu don't be so bad.

A: For fun ra look at you got serious 😁😁

D: What happened Avanthika ? Whatever it is you can tell us don't hesitate ma. You are part of this family now.

Av: Athamma, from my childhood till now I have lived in Kunthala and for Kunthala. I never imagined I would leave my place but that is what is going to happen now. I have no qualms about that but at least can we have the engagement in Kunthala, according to our traditions??

M: Phew ! That's all I was worried you changed your mind about marrying me.

She smacks his arm playfully. He giggles.

Si: That's all ? No problem ma. As you wish we will have your engagement conducted in Kunthala and marriage will be held in Mahishmati. Happy ??

Avanthika shakes her head gleefully.

D: I am so proud of you Avanthika. You haven't forgotten your motherland.

Av: How can I athamma ?? From kid we have been taught to adjust and adapt to any place but never forget our mother, our homeland. I am just following that.

Devasena nods her head proudly.

M: Whoa Avanti... you just expressed your opinion to the King and Queen of Mahishmati ! Aren't you afraid ?

Av: Nope. We have been taught to speak our mind without any fear like Maharani Devasena.

M: Like Amma ??

A: My Devuu ??

Av: Yes mavayyaa.. Athamma is your wife, his mother and Queen of Mahishmati but for us she is the pride of our Kunthala desam. Every girl child is brought up to be like her.

Ammu and Mahe clap hands lauding Devasena and Avanthika. Devuu feels humbled but she becomes conscious and sticks to her rubber, Ammu, coiling her arms around his.

Si: Wow ! Both my son and grandson have brought gems from Kunthala. We are so blessed.

Ka: All ok... but I have a doubt !

Av: What is it thatha ?

Ka: No...how is it that you people eat food in barrels but still manage to look like a feather ?

And all burst out laughing.

*****
The next day:

Ammu and Devuu are given a ritual bath. After offering prayers at the Neelabahudeshwara temple, they return to the kingdom, the palace now standing tall and gigantic than ever before. Mahe's foster parents and the tribals are also present.The citizens sing their anthem with pride.

"Mahishmati samrajyam asmagam ajeyam... Aa surya chandrathaara vardhathaam abhivardhathaam..."

With Mahendra as the sarvasainyadakshudu heading the procession, Amarendra and Devasena in their royal finery seated in the golden chariot are lead to the arena in pomp.

M: "Mahishmati yashwadalam abhimukam maharaja vandanam...

Chakravarti aagamanam gajaganam, vinnamra kumbanyasam...

Kadga Shreni...

Shoola Shreni...

Aayuda gaurava samarpanam...

Karikaala Kattappa sikshitaa vishishta sena samuham...

Maharaja padaa vandanam !"

After Kattappa and his troops pay respects to the King and Queen they ascend the steps to the top with Mahendra behind them as their guard. Rajamatha Sivagami Devi crowns Amarendra Bahubali as King, Devasena as Queen and Mahendra Bahubali as sarvasainyadakshudu of Mahishmati samrajyam. The trio take their respective oaths to rule justly, serve and protect the nation. The people rejoice shedding tears of joy for their wish finally came true after a long and painful wait.

Bhalla and Bijjajala were brought in chains and made to witness the entire coronation event. While Bijjaladeva grits his teeth on seeing his worst nightmare come true before his eyes, Bhalla never looks up from his chains. After the coronation, people start pelting stones at them.

A: Stop everyone ! This is not the way to treat them. Justice will be served duly. Be calm. Guards, bring them to courtroom.

The citizens are so furious that they want to beat the father-son duo to death but refrain from doing so respecting Ammu's words.