Ishita ~ Reign of the Warrior Princess: An Untold Historical Epic

"You don't want me. I'm broken."
"I'm going to spend the rest of my life putting you back together."

Princess of Kamboja by birth, but raised as the Princess of Kanchi. A little girl, who was loved by everybody. A little girl, forced to grow up so soon, unable to enjoy her childhood. A woman, who put on a brave face, and smiled every day, masterly concealing her sorrow. A woman, forced to to raise a baby, when a mere child herself, because of her mother's sorrow. A woman, who always cheered up her large family, when grieving herself. A woman, trying to prove herself. Prove herself to be just as strong, just as fierce and feisty as a man. A woman, trying to prove that she is worthy of love.
A woman, strong on the outside, but in constant turmoil on the inside. Who is she? A daughter, a sister, a friend, a warrior, or little Ishita trying to live a happy life?

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A man, treasured by his family. His family's joy. Father figure for his brother. Cousin of two. His father's heir, and mother's pride. The crown prince and future King of Kasi. Prince Vijay. Brought up to be a rule follower, but seeks an adventure, an achievement of his own.
And he finds a woman. Not a woman, but a little girl, hidden behind the mask of maturity. A girl, broken into pieces. His puzzle to fix.

Disclaimer: This story is a total work of fiction. I do not intend to hurt anyone's beliefs, religion and most importantly, feelings. I do not own anything except for the plot and characters. This story is inspired by the great Hindu epics Mahabharata and Ramayana, and may contain similarities.