The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 55

Uttar saw before him the ocean called The Kuru army.His whole body shivered in fear. He has sweat all over his body. He requested Brihannala.' Please take me back to our city. I can not fight this huge army lead by Maharathis.I am too young to indulge in battle with them. Let us go back Brihannala."
Brihannala laughed at him raising his eyebrows. ' Prince. You boasted that you will get back the cows. How could You forget that word ? A Kshatriya should stand firm in battle and fight till he gets victory . Now you should do your duty. I will not turn the chariot back."
Uttar is terrotstriken. He jumped from the chariot and started running towards the city. Arjun placed the whip safely,got down and ran behind Uttar. Drona is the first one who observed his dearest desciple's resemblance in Brihannala. He said in an excited tone. ' He looks odd with long hair and a lady's garment. But his masculine shoulders tell another story. That long shapeful arms belonged only to Arjun and no one else. But is he risking himself by revealing his form before us?"
He looked at Bheeshm with anxiety. He is afraid that without counting days Arjun is exposing himself that may send them again to Exile. But Bheeshma knows that his grandson is too perfect in calculations. He said with a wry smile addressing Duryothan and clearing Drona's doubt.' The lion was in the cave for thirteen years and suffered. Now he came out to face the herds of elephants.Nothing can stop him now."
Drona understood that his desciple is safe and not in the danger zone .In the meanwhile Arjun caught Uttar and brought him back on to the chariot. Uttar pleaded with him.' Brihannala,please leave me. I will present you gold and ornaments.If you are confident you fight with them. I can not."
Arjun replied firmly.' Yes. I will fight them. You be my charioteer.Now take the chariot to the burial ground where a big Sami tree existed." After reaching the Samitree Arjun asked Uttar to climb up and bring down the weapons. Uttar is afraid first but finally he climbed up and had a reeling sensation looking at the weapons.Arjun ordered him  to bring Gandiv and inexaustive quivers. Gandiv appeared like a snake to Uttar but later he could see the bow in its original form.As he pushed it down with great difficulty Arjun took it in his hands.
Uttar is in shock. Where did the Pandavas go keeping their weapons here? They are so noble. What happened to that pious queen Panchali? She must be in troubles. Alas! " Arjun smiled benevolently . ' Don't feel bad Uttar. They successfully completed their exile and incognito. Kanka is Yudhishtir. Valala is Bheem who killed Kichak. Damagranthi and Tantripal are the twins. Sairandhri is Draupadi. And finally I am Arjun.I got this form due to Urvasi's curse. But now it is over.Uttar hurry up. "
Uttar couldn't believe his eyes.' Arjun is my idol. If you are Arjun tell me your ten names.Then I will believe you." Arjun described his ten names. ' Arjun is my name given at the time of my birth. I was born at the constellation of Uttar Phalguni .So I am called Phalgun.My mother Kunti is Pritha. So I got the name Parth. Indra presented me a Devine crown  when I conquered Kalakeyas. So I am Kiriti. I always have white horses tied up to my chariot. So I am Sweta Vahan. I brought unlimited wealth conquering all the kings.So I am Dhananjay.I never do Bhayanak things in the battlefield. So I am Bhibhatsu.I always win the battle. Hence I am Vijaya.While fighting with enemies I desire victory and I will never allow anyone to harm my Eldest. So I am  Jishnu. I can shoot arrows with both my arms. So I am Savyasachi..An extra name is there for me That is Krishna it indicates my dark complexion. My father gave this name. Are your doubts cleared now? "
Uttar fell at his feet.' Forgive me and protect me. Now I don't have any fear. The great Arjun is my shelter. I consider myself fortunate to drive your chariot. Please order me what to do."
Arjun  hugged him affectionately and assured him of victory. He then prayed to Agnidev and Devdutt the conch,The Devine crown and the flag with Hanuman on it occupied their places.
Arjun  tied up his hair in a white cloth and placed the bejewelled crown on it. He took Devdutt in hand and blew the conch. The oceans rose higher. The earth trembled. The birds shattered in the sky. The horses and Elephants of rival army lost control and ran here and there. The soldiers lost their confidence. Weapons fell from their hands.Dron could not control himself.He announced. ' Every one beware. This sound certainly is from Arjun's conch. I see bad omens that indicate our defeat. He who is coming pleased Siva himself. So it is better to form a plan to face him. Let Duryothan go towards Hastinapur with the cows. The army should follow him. We the Warriors will follow the army and face Arjun when he attacks.But I am telling you. Arjun is furious due to the troubles faced by them and Panchali because of the dice game. We need to be together to face his wrath. "
Karna got angry and blamed Drona with harsh words.' You are not a well wisher of Duryothan. That is Why you are praising Arjun to the skies. I am enough to tackle him in the war. You stay away if you want. You are fit only to give lectures that also at lunch gatherings. So don't try to infuse fear in soldiers. It is the easiest task for me to defeat Arjun."

Duryothan approved his words and said ..The incognito is not over yet.
But Bheeshm clarified that the incognito period is over by then.Aswathama got angry and said.' If Karn thinks that he can alone fight with Arjun,let him do it. He will face the consequences. I wont raise my bow."
Kripacharya admonished Karna with harsh words.' Karn,you will win battles in words but Arjun is a man of action. He doesn't need army  to win battles. He alone tackled many kings after Draupadi Swayamvar. You are one of them you know it. Alone he did physical combat with Siva and won his heart. He defeated Indra and other gods at Khandava Dahan.He alone killed Nivata Kavachas and Kalakeyas in heaven.Ofcourse you must have remembered how he defeated Chitrasen Gandharva and released Duryothan while you fled from the battle defeated by Chitrasen. So don't talk useless words. It is better to implement Drona's plan and face Arjun."
At that time Arjun blew Devdutt again causing havoc in rival's army and fear in their heartsThe notes of Devdutt reached The Royal palace of Virat. Panchali who stood on the  terrace closed her eyes in bliss. Finally the victory notes are reverberating. The victor will triumph. Her Arjun will reign supreme.