Krishnaa~The Princess In Making ✔(To Be Edited)

49: Final Goodbye

Krishnaa was preparing for her journey. It was nearly evening and she had to leave soon.
She tried to make sure to carry as much as she needed. Nothing less, nothing more. All she carried was some fruits to eat and plenty of water. She was dressed in light comfortable clothes. She wore no jewelry except a small pair of earrings and the ring that Parth gave. She couldn't part from it, no matter what.

She didn't know how long she would be there. She wanted to pack more things, but she knew it would be useless.
No matter how much she prepares, she would still be unprepared.
She felt nervous and scared But she had to do this, for Mata-Pita. For Indraprasth.

But she couldn't ignore the lonliness she felt. Not just physically lonely, but also emotionally.
After her conversation with Parth, she felt demotivated. Like no one here believed her.
But she couldn't let her emotions come in the way.

Kanha had guided her. She trusted him. No matter how bad the situation is, he won't let anything happen to her.
She put the map in her bag and strapped two daggers to her waist. She checked everything one last time. It was time to go. She took one deep breath.

"Bhrata", she said, entering Drishtdyumn's room. "Bhrata, I have to leave."
Drishtdyumn looked up at with a sad smile and nodded. She went to him and touched his feet. "Bhrata, bless me so I will be successful."

A teary eyed Dhrishtdyumn pulled her in an embrace.
"You don't need my blessings", he replied. "You are very capable. You are so brave. I am proud of you. And I have complete faith in you."

His words washed her worries away. She felt hope once again. She hugged him tighter. She had a feeling that this is the last time she will see him in a long time.
"But please stay safe", Drishtdyumn requested with tears in his eyes. "I lost Mata-Pita years back. You are the only family I have. And I can't afford to lose you too. Please come back."

Krishnaa eyes turned moist. She wanted to cry, but she knew this wasn't the right time. Instead, she smiled.

"Goodbye Bhrata", she bid adieu to her brother.
She turned around and left, not knowing when she will be back.

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A guard entered Gandhar Raj Shakuni's chambers and bowed down humbly.
"Maharaj, there is a man at the gates, who wishes to meet you. He claims to have an important message for you."
Shakuni looked up from his chaussar board. "Send him in", he instructed.

A man dressed in simple white clothes entered. "Maharaj", he bowed. "There is a letter for you from one of your spies."
He presented the letter. Shakuni took it and read it eagerly.
Duryodhan and Dushasan saw their mamas eyes twinkle with happiness. They exchanged a curious look.

"What is it Mamashree?", Dushasan asked.
A smile appeared on their mama's lips, revealing his crooked teeth. He limped towards them.
"My child", he spoke looking at Duryodhan. "It is now time to answer your questions."
"What do you mean, mama?", he asked.

"This letter", he said, keeping it on the table. "Is from my spy in Indraprasth. Yagyaseni is going in search for the crown."
"Crown?", he was confused. "What crown?"
"There was a crown which was created at the time the prophecy was made", he explained. "It was meant to be Yagyaseni's, but whoever posses it, will be the most powerful person in Aryavrat."

"If it is Yagyaseni's crown, how are we going to get it?", Dushasan asked, doubting his mama's sanity.
"My child", Shakuni was trying to sound patient. "It was meant for Yagyaseni but anyone can posses it."

"Then why did we wait for Yagyaseni all this while? We could have just gone and got the crown?", was the next question.
"No my child", Shakuni sounded irritated. "The crown lies in a deadly maze and is surrounded by a protective barrier."
"We can take help of the asurs to get through the maze", he further explained. "But only Yagyaseni can break the protective barrier."

Duryodhan and Dushasan's eyes shined in realization. There were so close to being powerful.
"And to our advantage", Shakuni continued. "Yagyaseni doesn't seem to know her true identity."
There was a sadistic pleasure in Gandhar Raj's eyes.

"Start preparing, my children", Shakuni instructed. "We have a very important task before us. I will go and summon the asurs."