The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 59

Subhadra met Panchali and expressed her concern' You suffered a lot. You don't deserve that kind of troubles. All of us watched helplessly including Arjun.I hope you forgave him for not standing firm on that day. '

Panchali replied with detachment.' I don't blame any one. I suffered due to my fate. God created me to endure all this and I am doing just that' ' Satya interfered and warned her.' Don't be that depressed dear. It will kill the zeal to enjoy life. Come on Arjun showed what he can do without the help of anyone. I wonder how he could do it. So exciting to see all the KAuravas fallen asleep in the battle ground.'

Panchali and SubhAdra smiled at her enthusiasm. Suddenly Panchali felt two manly arms clasp her waist and she found The curly headed lad in her lap. She touched his head affectionately and murmured.'Abhi is it you?' Abhimanyu smiled and said. ' Pitasri also asked exactly the same way.Jyesht Mata Yes your Abhi is here. '

Panchali looked at him through her tears. Abhi is a mixture of Krishna and Arjun He resembles them both. Panchali said the same. Subhadra agreed. ' He smiles like Bhrata Krishna but his features are like his father, ' Satya completed ' his valour is extraordinary. Time will prove him worthy to be Arjun's son. '

Abhi retorted.' What is the use of my valour if I can not find the opportunity to prove myself?Every one can't be as fortunate as Pitasri to get the stage to exhibit his valour. ' Satya supported him. ' That is true. Arjun got a chain of opportunities since his childhood. Now let us get ready to see the bride here I sent message to Rani Sudheshna to bring Uttara here in a short while. She must be coming '

Abhi exclaimed .'What? Now? I have so much to talk to Jyesht Mata. I didn't even inhale her fragrance like in my childhood, ' Abhi took Panchali 's hands in his and smelt the fragrance,Panchali patted his cheek   You are a big boy Abhi, Behave like one with your bride. You know she is beautiful and smart. '

Abhi brushed it off and said,' I would have felt happy if she selected me in the swayamvar. ' Subhadra taunted him' By making you hit the Fish Target? I know your wish.But it is not possible. Your father had already selected her for you, So you already is meeting your wife to be.'
Abhi made a face and said . ' Kirti will come tomorrow . We can wait no?' But Abhi could not have a pretext as after a while he faced Uttara. Subhadra instantly liked her and hugged her close.' Welcome to Pandava family Uttara may your arrival enhance our glory.' She blessed.
Satya glanced at Panchali indicating her approval.Panchali and Subhadra welcomed Sudheshna and left with her leaving Abhi with Uttara.Satya waited for a while and introduced Abhimanyu with all his likes and dislikes.She said before leaving,' Uttara he looks like his mama but he is Arjun's mirror image in every way. He inherited his attitude his valour and of ourse his charm. I warn you he is naughty like both Krishnas. So be alert.'

Uttara found Satya's words true within half an hour. Yes he is like Arjun. She knew his sense of humor when he was Brihannala. Uttara instantly connected with him who is the mirror image of Arjun,   
                                                                           
The next day Panchali finally stood face to face with her well grown up sons. They exactly looked like their fathers in every way. Panchali got emotional and her tears blurred her vision. The five of them together hugged her and refused to move away, Finally Dhrisht pulled them back but as expected Kirti refused to leave her ,
Bheem teased him , Kirti you started again? Leave her Pallu. Now you are a big boy,' Kirti nodded his head with displeasure and clung to her like he used to do at Indraprasth.
Panchali observed Arjun's hazel eyes teasing her as usual ' Mother and son back together?' Panchali took her fifteen year old Kirti youngest of all closer in her arms and gave her husband her answer,' Yes he is my little Kirti Arjun' He understood and smiled back' After all his son deserves his mother's pampering, He met her after thirteen years.

Upaplavya got Indraprasth atmosphere with all the children and near and dear ones started gathering there. The inseparable Jodi of the times Krishna and Arjun roamed together in royal streets with smiles and the people of Matsya could not have enough of them.
Satyaki became obsessed with Arjun as his guru 's extraordinary victory made him proud and speechless. As for Panchal Raj Drupad he forgot his pain caused by the insult done to Draupadi on hearing Arjun's single handed triumph over Kauravas. Panchali is miffed and accused him of partiality.
Drupad took her in his arms and said with tears.' Krishnaa I never forgive them for making you suffer in Dyut Sabha. Especially Arjun is answerable to me since I offered you to him not to others. I was compelled to throw you into Polyandry. And the result is before me. But I am a warrior and I should acknowledge his feat that never happened before never will happen again. Can you imagine what it takes to come out unscathed defeating the whole army? I am sure Gangaputr will be the proudest man today, His grandson is too great,'

Abhi and Kirti who came there clapped their hands in approval, Abhi sighed with expectation.' I hope I may get a chance like that .Drupad blessed him ' You will enhance Arjjn's fame.'Kirti hid his face on his mother's shoulder and asked ' What about me? Am I not Arjun's son?'
Panchali softened his hair. Abhi patted his back and said. Of ourse my brother But I will take the chance first, I will show Hastinapur that this time Arjun need not come to fight them ,his son is enough.'

At that moment Arjun came in, ' Krishnaa Be ready ,King Virat and Rani are coming to declare the marriage muhurat officially. Eldest and Madhav already are there to welcome them.Abhi go to your mother and be ready .Your new clothes are ready,' He then turned to Drupad and helped him get up.Pitasri Abhi will take you to Madhav you should precide the proceedings' Drupad nodded and went with Abhi'
Arjun observed Kirti who is relaxing on his mother's shoulders and smiled.Now both mother and son oblige me? Kirti let your mother get ready .come here. Kirti did not move an inch.Arjun went near them and hugged them both with his masculine arms 'Panchali smiled happily at his gesture'Arjun then pulled Kirti towards him and sat with him on his lap.Kirti stammered clasping his father's neck, I missed you Pitasri, I wept so bitterly when I realized I can not meet you both till thirteen years, For days I did not sleep. Then I decided I will destroy those who separated my family.'
Arjun kissed on his forehead.' Now we crossed that horrible phase my son, You will always be with us'  ,enjoy your brother's marriage. After that I will train you the important nauces of Archery.'
Kirti is excited and hugged his father close.I will tell Bhrata what you said . See you Maa at the Royal hall' Kirti gave a peck to Panchali and ran like a kid.
Arjun  Approached her and asked seriously.' Shall I help you in Your make up? I swear I will make the whole of Matsya swoon today. ' Panchali pushed him away and teased. 'We are becoming in laws.Think about it' Be a good father in law.'

Arjun pressed her lower lip with his forefinger.' So what? I am sure I have every right to worship my wife irrespective of my age.And as for my wife she is always young , And my love for her is ever fresh ' Krishna and Satya entered then and Krishna remarked with a naughty smile' Yes Parth We are the witness for your love.Sakhi don't get angry for disturbing you .The guests have come .So ran here to grab Parth from you.'
He winked at her and added.' Ages ago I told you not to compete with me in loving Parth. I repeat Sakhi.
Arjun laughed heartily and pushed him along with him. Satya is desparate. Panchali they both started again We will be at loss.