THE STORY OF LIFE | A 21ST CENTURY RAMAYANA

TRUCE AND TROUBLE

Ram and Lakshman raised their aims higher than their sight as they fixed their gaze towards the moment that was happening in the far end of the Dharvesh Mansion.

"We planned our attack considerably quickly, " Lakshman said, "They didnt even get any time to assemble."

Ram nodded.

"I must say, its all because of you. I would have delayed this by a day or two, but your sharp tactics seemed so perfect, I couldnt help but launch the attack now. To be very honest, even I can wait no longer."

Ram sighed as images of Siya and Urmila flashed in front of him. He knew, that they were there, somewhere very near to them. But where exactly, that only Pawan knew. Still, the path to them was very very close.

"Sir," Veer said as he came running up, "I can see they that preparing some kind of gun range. Should I ask our people to get ready too?"

Ram hardened.

"Yes, and I shall come and have a talk with them also once before they attack."

"Sure," Veer said and sped off.

As Ram took a deep breath and was about to turn around, Lakshman placed his hand over Rams shoulder.

"Bhaiyya," he said and Ram turned to face not the man Lakshman, but the brother in him.

Before he could ask anything, Lakshman quickly hugged him, his head hit between Rams shoulders, just like they would be in childhood, when Lakshman would be hurt and Ram would console him.

Ram smiled and patted him on the back.

"Lakshman, is everything alright?"

Lakshman nodded. His voice was breaking a little.

"Sorry Bhaiyya,Im not scared... I just...Before we face them..."

Ram broke the ran his hand through Lakshman's hair, making him smile.

"My dear Lakshman, " Ram Said, "You are the best gift I have received from god. And I will cherish you and stand with you till my last breath. "

"Bhaiyya why are you saying such things..."

"No Lakshman, let me say this. I love you, and since you have fought against I lot more you should have at this age, its made you stronger. I know, a lot of it has been because of my carelessness, but still, today, id still ask of something from you."

"What Bhaiyya? Tell me, Ill give whatever you want.."

"Lakshman," Ram said slowly, "I want you to protect yourself here no matter what cost. Victory for us is assured, we are on the good side. So you needn't worry about it. Just stay safe, and try to accomplish whatever you can with the least casualties."

"I understand Bhaiyya," Lakshman said," But if I get a chance, I wont spare tearing them into pieces."

Ram smiled.

"They will get the punishment they deserve. All you do know Is be safe as you can, and try to act faster than them."

Lakshman nodded enthusiastically. He ran his own fingers through his hair and said,

"Bhaiyya, you messed up my already messed-up hair. Now if I meet Urmila here, she'll kill me."

Ram giggled and then looked at him calmly.