The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 104

The Pandava camp is celebrating the failure of Drona to capture The King. Every one assembled in the King's place and started applauding Bheem,Abhi and Arjun. Bheem acknowledged their praise and declare proudly.' What does that Salya think? That he can over power me in physical combat? Kritavarma came and took him away otherwise I would not have allowed him alive for tomorrow." Nakul praised Bheem.' Bhrata Bheem, I hate my uncle for what he had done.He should have been in our side. But...Anyway he deserves to be punished."
              Satyaki praised Abhi to sky level .' Abhi,now I can see the spark of my Gurudev in you. What a sword fight you did! You are just superb. We all also learnt from your father. But the way you exhibited your command over the sword, praiseworthy.I must say," Kirti hugged Abhi and shouted' I am proud of you Bhrata.I will go to Mata and tell how great you fought today." So saying he ran away to inform Draupadi. Abhi looked at Arjun in anticipation.Krishna stood up smiled and called Abhi nearer.' Your father forgot that he is in the battlefield and he has to fight.He is so impressed by your exhibition of sword fight that he went into flash back to the day he trained you the feats." Arjun interrupted him and addressed Abhi.' You are too good my son,I am proud of you." He is apprehensive as Krishna may remind Panchali's presence on that day before every one mostly his Eldest.Both Krishna and Arjun hugged Abhi and blessed him.
                          Drupad stood up and addressed the gathering.' I applaud Bheem and Abhimanyu for their good show. But I still shiver thinking of the last part of the day. What would have happened to us if that stubborn Drona captured Yudhishtir by now? We have no counter for him. Had Arjun not arrived there everything would have finished.I mean without Arjun we all combined also could not save Yudhishtir.Arjun We all are proud of you.May you be victorious for ever"
                              Sahadev agreed and admitted.' Eldest,please make sure you will be protected by Bhrata Arjun.Otherwise we will be in trouble." Yudhishtir  said.' Dhrisht,make your Vyuha tomorrow keeping in mind Drona's vow. And Keep Arjum with me."
                                       Draupadi made Kirti drink cool water.He is gasping for breath.' What happened? Why are you so charged up? Is your Jyesht Pita fine? " Kirti replied proudly." Mata what happened I will tell you.GuruDron approached  Jyesht Pita defeating every one around. For a moment we thought everything over." Panchali listened with bated breath.Kirti continued.' Then came Pitasri and dispersed every one away. The whole sky and earth became dark with his arrows.Acharya Dron stood dumbfounded. He failed to counter Pitasri and retreated back.If Pitasri came atleast one minute late Jyesht Pita would have been taken away." Panchali felt relieved. Thank God,He saved him. Otherwise they have to... She dreaded to think further.
                                              Panchali smiled at Kirti who couldn't rest without informing her everything..She hugged him close and kissed him on his forehead.' Your Pitasri is great.Agreed." Kirti hugged her back and rushed off.
                               What is the matter Kalyani,you are all smiles today.? " Krishna teasingly asked her as soon as he entered. Panchali hid her smile and countered.' As if you don't know,you want me to tell. Listen. My husband and son crushed the rivals today. Especially that too egoistic preceptor. How much regard Arjun has for him,still he gave that promise to Duryothan? Is it proper to do so? He will be fighting elsewhere and if he can not reach in time to protect his brother,I shiver even to think.Govind I didn't like Gurudev's action." Krishna smiled at her.' There is vast difference between Bheeshm and Dron. Santanav is soft and calm but GuruDron ! We will see even more wierd things happen under his guidance,Be prepared."
                                        Duryothan shouted at Dron.' Gurudev you broke your promise. You left Yudhishtir at the last minute." Dron felt dejected. He desparately explained.' Yes I almost captured Yudhishtir.But suddenly Arjun bounced on me and drove me off. Duryothan,he is younger in age. His reflexes are great. His lightness of hand and speed unparalleled.I became older.So I can not counter him.Now keep him away and I will win the battle for you."