The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 107

Kunti finished her puja . As she closed her eyes in prayer a certain gloom overtook her suddenly.She is getting war updates from Vidur from day one.Never she had this shallow feel not even when her Phalgun has to encounter his grand father on day ten.Except the death of Iravan and Uttar till now not much loss happened in their side.GuruDron was unable to capture Yudhishtir who was safe under the protective shade of her Phalgun. Then why she is feeling her heart tugged up inside? Suddenly her eyes are brimming with tears and obstructing her vision.
Pragati rushed in and pulled her out of her miserable condition. ' Grand Mother, Ganthari Dadi told me an interesting story of Indraprasth. I want to share it with you. Actually you also must have known it but these days you seems to forget every thing. Ganthari Dadi recollects every thing and tells me so many incidents of Indraprasth." Pragati's words made Kunti grumble to herself.' She is in a happy state of mind Pragati,Her sons did not suffer in the forest. Her daughter in law was not humiliated in the Dyut Sabha.No surprise, her memory power is quite intact.Kunti looked at Pragati's enthusiastic face. She resembles her brother Abhimanyu a lot.What is surprising? They both are Phalgun's children.
Kunti asked Pragati.' Any information about today's battle available? Where is your Pitamah Vidur? " Pragati pouted and said.' I don't know anything about war. You first tell me if you remembered this anecdote?" Pragati started narrating and Kunti went back to her good old Indraprasth leaning back on her takia.
Indraprasth is celebrating its formation day. Every year the day they entered Indraprasth they celebrated with great grandeure.First time Pandavas got a shelter that is their own. They are no more the shelter seekers of Hastina pur.Due to Arjun's valour,Krishna's grace and Indra's favour they got the wonderful kingdom built in a unique way ,Pandavas rejoiced on that day for being the lords of the heavenly city.
Abhi is five years of age and making his presence felt by his sheer smartness and exceedingly good looking appearance.All the guests of Rajasuya are there. Arjun's wives are there.Krishna's also.
Duryothan Dussasan and Karn along with Sakuni are enjoying the hospitality of the Pandavas.
Subhadra is desparate. She fumed at Arjun and Krishna' why do you both pamper him so much? He is becoming too naughty." Arjun tried to explain' Bhadra, Being naughty is quite natural for kids. Let him be." Krishna supported him.' Yes Ofcourse. And don't forget he is my nephew.He will be naughty and smart. Bhadra you should not blame Abhi."
Subhadra is desparate.' You know he is making fun of your cousins. And Bhrata Bheem is encouraging him.Yesterday he asked Duryothan to hit the bird target. He said.' My father fixed it permanently on the tree.I will hit it daily. Since you failed in Gurukul now you can try again.He said. It seems Duryothan felt insulted. He said.' Abhimanyu your Jyesht Pita and Bheemsen also did not hit it." Abhi told him they admit their lapse. You also say it."
Krishna and Arjun laughed aloud and clapped. Arjun lauded his son.' Bhadra,Abhi is learning the tricks to make our rivals accept defeat.Way to go. Why do you want to curb his spirit? Let him grow freely at his will."

Vidur 's arrival brought Kunti from her golden memories.His face is looking dull and the lines on his forehead indicated his anguish. Kunti feared something and asked.' What news you got from Kurukshetr? Why do you look worried? " She asked. Vidur answered in a desparate tone.' I got the information late today. Otherwise I would have sent message to Arjun not to leave his brother and move away.Arjun was taken far away from the battlefield . Samsaptakas challenged him So he left the main battlefield. After that Guru Dron arranged lotus formation or Chakravyuh."
              Kunti got up and exclaimed.' What? Chakravyuh ? But no one knows the technique except Phalgun." Vidur nodded his head. Krishna,Pradyumn and Arjun only knew that That is why in Arjun's absence Drona was made to arrange that Vyuha." Kunti was devastated. ' What will happen now? If Yudhishtir is captured every thing will be lost.
              The Chakravyuh Formation of Drona was spectacular with all the formidable warriors from Kaurava side occupying prominent places.Dhrishtdyumn fumed at the cunningness of Drona and told Yudhishtir.' Who will be able to penetrate this Vyuha. It is very difficult  to do so. Arjun knew the method. But he is far away. All this is preplanned by that wicked Drona it seems."
              Yudhishtir thought for a while and called Abhimanyu.' Putr you know our rivals formed Chakravyuh.Your father knows the technique. But he is away.I hope you know this as well." Abhi replied honestly.' Jyesht Pita,I learnt only  to enter that. I don't know how to come back."
              Yudhishtir said .' Putr. You just penetrate inside. We all will accompany you and destroy the Vyuha." Bheema said.' Abhi,If you pierce it first myself,Satyaki,Dhrisht and others will exhibit our prowess and smash our rivals ."
          Abhi smiled with enthusiasm.' Jyesht Pita,you need not tell me that many times. Today I will show my valour in such a way that my parents will get the fruit of be getting a heroic son.I will suppress Karavas and make my Pitasri and my Mama proud.Today people will witness the same sort of skills in me as they witnessed in my father." Bheema patted his back and ordered his charioteer Sumitra to arrange everything in Abhi's chariot."
       Kirti hugged Abhimanyu and pleaded with him.' Bhrata,take me along. I want to accompany you." Abhi kissed Kirti on his forehead and said.' Kirti if you come I should be more careful and my attention will get diverted. Stay back little brother." Abhi proceeded and called back.' Kirti,tell Pitasri. I will never let him down."
     Abhi approached Drona who is at the entrance and showered arrows on him.Before Drona could resist him Abhi rushed inside. Drona was awestruck on seeing the speed and skill of Abhi. Is he seeing Arjun or Abhi before him,he wondered. As he looked back the Kaurava army was burnt by the fire called Abhi. The Vyuha face was destroyed and every where horses,elephants,warriors fell struck by Abhi's arrows.Duryothan got furious and rushed towards Abhimanyu.To protect Duryothan,Aswathama,Karna,Kripa,Salya and Vrishasena surrounded Abhimanyu.But none of them could resist Abhi and were scattered in all sides by Abhi's arrows.