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Chapter 17:

Seeing Naina standing in the Brigadier's office, Raj had initially been worried, thinking that perhaps BC had somehow found out. But he realised that this possibility was extremely unlikely and there must be some other reason for them both to be called there. Naina shot him a glance that was a mixture of anxiety and unhappiness. He realised it must be as difficult for her as it was for him to be standing here with him less than half an after… well, after…. Well…. When he was having his much trouble even admitting to himself what he had done, how was he ever going to properly deal with it?

When Brigadier Chandook glanced up to see that Rajveer had finally arrived, he motioned for them to both sit down, something that surprised Naina immensely.

"I've called you both here because you're both involved in this matter," he informed them, "Especially you, Cadet Ahluwalia."

Raj waited for him to continue, having guessed what it was that he had called them here for.

"Cadet Ahluwalia," Brigadier Chandook addressed her, "Your brother was the best cadet I have ever had, and I would first of all like to apologise to you for ever having believed he was a traitor. I saw it on the news, and have just received a call from Delhi to confirm it."

Naina was both shocked and overjoyed by his words, but before she could react, BC continued.

"On behalf of the Indian Army, I would like to apologise to you for the pain and humiliation caused to your family due to the false charges laid against your brother. Some officers have also been sent to your house to convey this to your parents."

Naina finally spoke up. "Thank you very much Sir, you don't know how much this means to me. I would like you to know that I don't blame you for believing my brother was a traitor, after all it was a conspiracy created by some very powerful and smart people."

BC nodded, happy at the mature way in which she was handling this. "And I hope that Captain Rajveer will also accept my apologies, as he has consistently worked to prove your brother innocent."

"Of course, Sir." Raj murmured, not quite able to believe what was happening.

"Now, Cadet Ahluwalia," BC said to her, smiling. "I believe you had made a vow that your brother's photo would be hung in the hall of fame again. I realise that you will want it done as soon as possible, but if you like then we can wait for a few days in order to arrange for a proper ceremony, after all, you're all due to depart for holidays in two days. Perhaps after you come back?"

"No, Sir." Naina said quietly. "I would prefer it to be done as soon as possible, Navin Bhaiya should be back where he belongs."

Brigadier Chandook nodded, "Then we'll arrange a small ceremony for this afternoon." He told her, "I know that holidays don't officially begin for two more days, but if you like you can leave today after the ceremony has been conducted. I know that right now you will want to spend some time with your family."

"Thank you, Sir." She told him, "I appreciate your offer and I think it is best that I be with my family right now."

"Dismissed then, Cadet Singh." He told her, "I imagine that you will need to call your parents and arrange for your journey." Naina saluted him and left the room.

Raj wanted to follow her, feeling that they really need to talk about what had happened earlier. He hoped that the reason she was going home early wasn't because she wanted to avoid him.

"Captain Rajveer, perhaps you could contribute some ideas for the ceremony this afternoon." BC told him. "After all, you were Navin's best friend."

Naina Singh Ahluwalia and his love for her would have to wait. Raj still had a duty to his best friend to fulfill.

Chapter 18:

Naina met her friends in the mess at lunch, having spent the rest of the morning speaking to her parents and helping to arrange the ceremony. Her parents had of course been ecstatic to know that their son's innocence had finally been proved, and her mother had been in tears while talking to Naina on the phone. They approved of her idea of having Navin's photo back on the hall of fame as soon as possible. Even though they wished they could be there, both of her parents were hesitant about returning to KMA. There were just too many bad memories for them to deal with.

As soon as Naina entered the mess, Suriji came over and hugged her with tears in his eyes. "Shabash, putar." He told her, "Finally you've managed to prove your brother innocent, Shabash!"

This nearly started Naina crying again. "You should be telling this to Captain Rajveer, Sir." She told him quietly. "If it wasn't for him then I never could have accomplished this mission. He's the one who deserves all the congratulations."

Suriji nodded, patted Naina on the head in a fatherly way, and went back to supervising the orderlies.

Naina then headed over to the tables where her friends were, sitting down in the chair beside Alekh. By now the whole academy had heard the news that Captain Navin Singh Ahluwalia had been innocent, and had died for his country as a martyr rather than a traitor. Cadets kept coming up to Naina to congratulate her and tell her they were sorry about what had happened in the past. Eventually realising that Naina wasn't going to be able to get up any time soon due to all the well wishers, Yudi went and fetched her a plate of food to eat. Naina smiled at him gratefully. "Thanks, Yudi." Then looking around at all of their faces, "Thanks to all of you. If it wasn't for your support and friendship then I could never have come this far. I would've been out of this academy a long time ago."

Everybody smiled, but Ali looked slightly uncomfortable. "I just wish that I had supported you like I should have, Naina." He told her with true sincerity, "When Bhargav was here, I…"

"Forget about it, Ali." Naina told him with a smile, reaching out to take hold of his hand. "That wasn't your fault, we all know how Bhargav manipulated you. What matters is that when you realised your mistake you admitted it, and after that you've never stopped supporting me."

Ali smiled, relieved that she wouldn't hold what had happened in the past against him.

"You know Naina," Huda told her thoughtfully, "I think I was right to name you Phoolan Devi. You've got the same fighting spirit that she did."

Naina smiled but her eyes were sad. So far she had gotten the strength to fight from her need to prove that her brother had been a martyr. But how was she going to fight all of the battles that lay ahead of her?

Seeing Naina upset, Alekh put a brotherly arm around her, hugging her to him. Immediately, Naina felt better. She didn't need to worry when she had friends like these, somehow she knew that they'd always be here for her.

Just then Major Nair's voice over the loudspeaker, "All Cadets and Faculty members are requested to come to the foyer for a special assembly in ten minutes time."

Naina knew what the announcement was for, the moment had finally arrived.

**

Naina stood with the rest of the cadets in formation, right at the front with her head held high. If she had been brave enough to glance over at Captain Rajveer then she would've seen that the expression on his face was one of intense pride as he looked at her.

Finally BC decided that it was time to begin the proceedings, and he walked over to the microphone.

"Cadets and Faculty members, today we are gathered here for a very special reason. One year ago a cadet came to this academy with a mission, determined to prove that her brother was a martyr and not a traitor. That cadet is Naina Singh Ahluwalia." After this announcement, the attention of most of the people in the room shifted to Naina, waiting to see her reaction. Naina could barely stop herself from smiling, she was so happy. BC continued. "Four year ago, Navin Singh Ahluwalia was accused of being a traitor. This was a conspiracy woven by some very powerful people within the government and military when he had tried to expose their own traitorous actions against our country. Today when his innocence has been proved, we wish to return his photo to our academy's wall of fame along with the other martyrs. But first, I would like Captain Rajveer to say a few words." And BC stepped aside to make room for Captain Rajveer at the microphone.

As Raj stepped up he looked at the faces of the cadets assembled, all of them waiting with great anticipation to see what he would say. Only Naina appeared to be calm, her face not betraying the excitement he could tell she was feeling. Finally Raj took a deep breath, and began what was probably the most important speech he had ever made in his life.

"Captain Navin Singh Ahluwalia was my batchmate and my best friend. We spent our academy days here together and I always knew that he would be the best cadet. He was the most honest and patriotic soldier that you could ever hope to meet. When I heard that he had been accused of being a traitor I knew that it must have been a lie, but I was helpless and couldn't save him. Still, I kept hoping that one day I could help to prove his innocence." He met Naina's gaze then, locking eyes with her for a brief second before he continued. "When Cadet Naina Singh came to this academy, she inspired me with her attitude and her refusal to give up, even against impossible odds. Then I began to believe that proving Navin innocent might be possible. Today that dream has come true." Then his voice turned more serious. "If there is one lesson that I wish you all to learn from Navin, then it is this: No matter what cost to yourself, no matter how you might personally suffer, you should always fight for the truth. Even if it might cost you your life or your reputation, always fight for the honour of your country, and never compromise your morals or accept lies." The cadets nodded, taking his advice seriously. "Now, I would like to call upon Cadet Naina Singh Ahluwalia to say a few words and then hang her brother's photo back on the wall of fame, where it belongs."

Naina felt all eyes on her as she marched to the microphone, but she didn't mind. "I don't want to make a speech," she told them, "I think that Brigadier Chandook and Captain Rajveer have already said everything that needs to be said. But I would like to ask Rajveer Sir to help me hang Bhaiyya's photo on the wall, because if Navin Bhaiyya has been proved innocent today, then it is only because of him."

Raj stared at her in astonishment, he hadn't been expecting this. But Naina's face didn't reveal anything except for the happiness and pride she was currently feeling. He nodded and then walked to where Navin's photo lay on a nearby table waiting. It was the same photo that Naina had kept with her for the last year, although now it had a new frame. Holding one side of the frame each, the took it to the wall of fame, pausing only for a second before reverently hanging it back in its old place. Applause broke out instantly, Naina's friends clapping loudest of all, as they watched proudly.

"Now," BC announced, "Let us all salute Shahid Captain Navin Singh Ahluwalia."

Everybody quickly snapped to attention, saluting the photo. After a few moment, BC announced that everybody was dismissed, and that their next class would be starting in half an hour.

Naina tried to control her tears, but one slipped out of her eye, running down her cheek silently. Forgetting everything that had happened this morning, forgetting that people were watching, Raj only thought about comforting her.

Putting an arm around her shoulders, he briefly hugged her, patting her head. There was nothing romantic about the gesture, it was one of simple comfort. Slowly he released her, realising that it was probably best he didn't keep hugging her for too long.

"So, uh, you're leaving for Nainital this afternoon?" he asked her awkwardly, not quite sure how he should be acting around her.

"Yes," she answered quietly, "All of the exams are over now, and I won't be missing any major drills. Ma and Baba want me to come as soon as possible."

"So then, I guess I'll see you after the holidays." He was expecting that she wouldn't want to see him right now after how he'd behaved. So he was especially surprised by her next sentence.

"Actually, Sir." Naina told him, "I was hoping that you could give me a lift to the bus. It's a bit too far to walk."

Raj wasn't really sure what Naina was doing, but he couldn't refuse her.

At least they could travel that far together.

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