The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 61

Krishna looked at Arjun indicating him he will start first. Sanjay waited for him to speak with head bent in devotion. Krishna started in his captivating tone. ' Sanjay I  am indebted to Panchali who was insulted in the full fledged assembly attended by her elders and Gurus . She was helpless and called me ' Govind save my honour.' I have to fulfill her purpose in battlefield. Tell Duryothan and others including Karn to enjoy life as they want with their family and friends. For Arjun's chariot with me in it will definitely trace them wherever they go. Precisely this is going to happen soon ,as I see no sign of Dhritarashtra's repentance  for the injustice happened to Pandavas. "

Krishna stopped and signalled Arjun to speak. Arjun with eyes reddish due to suppressed anger spoke in his husky voice.' Sanjay you are a messenger who has to deliver whatever we say to that wrongheaded Duryothan. I want you to tell whatever I say without leaving anything. Tell Duryothan if he refuses to return our land he would definitely have fulfilled My wish and Bhrata Bheem 's wish. So that serves the purpose of Yudhishtir. I hope Duryothan will realise his folly when he sees Bheem entering into Kuru army like a great elephant and destroy him and his brothers. He may try for peace then. Duryothan will oblige when The Twins shatter his army . He will make truce when Satyaki ,Dhrisht ,Virat and Maharaj Drupad vanquish all the renowned warriors in his side. Otherwise Duryothan will realise his fault when Abhi and our five sons show their aggressiveness and kill his army.
Finally he may repent for what he had done on seeing the chariot with ape banner and white horses driven by Madhav appear every where before him wherever he goes and I promise even his dearest friend Karna can not save him from the arrows of Gandiv. See even now Gandiv is bending in circle ready for fight. I consider Yudhishtir to have already became the emperor again as we have Krishna on our side. Yato Krishnastato Jayah. Where Krishna is there victory is .But I know Duryothan won't acknowledge Madhav's greatness. So tell him that bowing before Grandfather and Gurudron we will rightfully claim our Indraprasth but by all means Duryothan will decline our offer. Hence the war is inevitable. Certainly we will avenge Panchali's insult. "
Sanjay stared into his eyes and realised the firmness and clarity with which he said those words. Krishna said.' Sanjay now that you know our mindset it will be easy to guess the outcome of the message you brought. Be prepared for the assembly day after tomorrow. " ...

After Sanjay left Satya and Panchali came out and tried to gauze the mood of the friends. Satya  remarked . ' Wah Arjun I liked your speech your tone and your warning. Finally the great Savyasachi is fully charged up for war. How nice it will be if I am allowed to participate in war. I would have witnessed your valour live"
Arjun folded his hands.' Enough of your wierd thoughts.If you enter the battle easily Kauravas will win."Satya questioned. How? Arjun answered seriously. ' Then our whole concentration will be on you not on them. So..,,,,Satya rolled her eyes and complained. Swami look at your Parth " Krishna laughed and said.' Looking at him only.
Satya desparately threw her hands up.After a while Panchali and Arjun reached the upper part of the rest house. The moon lite is fascinating making the surroundings soothing and cool. Arjun touched her cheek and asked ' What is going on in your mind? Effected by Sanjay's visit? '
Panchali nodded silently. Yes Arjun. Why can't they give our Indra Prasth back without struggle? How peaceful it will be if we just walk into our Indraprasth with our children? Finally they will lose the battle I know. Govind is with us. Who will stand before you and your  Gandiv? " Arjun smiled mischievously .That much confidence ? Why? He asked , Panchali  pushed his curls back and stated proudly.' Yes You are Vijaya the invincible . " Arjun laughed and whispered. Want to reward you for your sweet words"
Panchali smiled at her husband's  enchanting  way of expressing his mood. ' Surely you will find a pretext to  do your thing" She taunted. She took away his hand from her shoulder and said.' This is not our Indraprasth Arjun. We are living like guests here. I feel depressed for not having our home not for my sake but for our children.Why should we live in other's place? " Arjun nodded his head.'I know Krishnaa.The day our Indraprasth happened I felt immensely pleased to be able to provide my family with a secured home. You are telling openly but I feel so irritated to have lost my home and made my children shelterless.
That foolish Duryothan will refuse to give it back despite knowing that it is unfair to do so.Just some more days I feel I will get back our home . Till then bear with inconvenience."
Arjun's words made Panchali realise that she hurt him  by expressing her displeasure. She moved closer and asked him , ' Where is my reward? Don't be a miser . I am waiting for...Before she could complete Arjun drew her close forcibly and promised.' I will reward you with Indraprasth. Don't feel sad. If I see you like that my guiltiness increases doublefold. Forgive me Krishnaa for not providing you security,for not standing by you that day ,For making you suffer in forest and for making you a servant maid in incognito.
Panchali closed his lips with her soft Palm . Enough my husband I don't want you to be overtly guilty at this point of time . Every thing revolves round you . If you fall into self blame We will never be able to bounce back. I take my word back. I swear wherever you are that is my Indraprasth. " Arjun laughed at the way she changed her modulation . ' Husband? Why are you calling me so? It sounded different. "
Arjun took her plait in hIs  hand and started untying her hair. Next minute her luscious black hair fell to her knees making her  face look like the moon with clouds. Arjun removed her necklace and waist chain. Panchali turned back feeling the intensity of his love through his fingers. Arjun drew her closer and touched her earlobe with his lips.Panchali closed her eyes. Arjun whispered in her ear.' Is this our first experience of love? Why do I feel so? You look like the new bride waited for me twelve years and made me float in her Devine beauty "
Panchali laughed merrily . ' Don't come out of that and float there forever. Don't look at other beauties " Panchali hugged him close and closed his eyes.
' My jealous wife always possessive Arjun confessed.
" Panchali pouted and Arjun lifted her up and took her inside He made her lie down on the rich bed and said with a smile. ' tomorrow onwards we will be in laws How do you feel?" Panchali smiled .' Our little Abhi is on the verge of enjoying the moments of life. And Uttara suits him perfectly. You are right. She realised she is made for Abhi not for you." Thanq my queen for realising the reality, Let us be happy wishing them happiness,"