SiRa Lakshmila Bharma Shkriti MegNa SS ( chap 8 page 51 ) - Page 7

As the Sun Set on the Horizons of Mithila , the four princesses went to their room for a good night's sleep , for they had to wake up on time early next morning , they were now into their second month of Lessons in Rishi Yagyavalik's Ashram , but tomorrow was something special , it was one of those days where the Great Saint would Himself be interacting with his four little students , and didn't the girls love to hear from him , for it would give them a whole new perspective to approach their life.

It wasn't that Mata Gargi wasn't good , she was a great scholar herself , but the Great Saint was a class apart , who could forget that debate event held at the palace where the Rishi had answers to all the questions posed by him by various learned men and women of the country , and Rajrishi Janak was himself in awe of the words he Spoke. This past one moth of the lessons has had quite an effect on the sisters , moulding their mind strongly towards gaining the values of life , but keeping intact their tender and Delicate hearts intact.

It was an nearly an hour since the Sita , Urmila , Mandavi and Shrutkirti had been asleep and Janak and Kushdhwaj were chatting with their wives in the hall , when suddenly their talks were broken off hearing loud fighting noises coming from the girls' Room

Chandrabhaga ( giving an amused look to her Sunaina ) : Oh No Bhabhi , bot again this time...

Sunaina : I tell you , these girls have had it today from Me

Saying so , all four rushed towards their bedchamber , seeing a worrysome but a funny sight.

Urmila and Mandavi were shouting at each other , and pulling each other's hair , pushing and scratching each other's arms , Sita trying hard to mediate between the two , and Kriti still sleeping peacefully as if nothing was going on around her.

Urmila : Mandavi , u always do this , today I am not going to leave you

Mandavi : Then why did u said such nasty thing first , its ur fault

Chandrabhaga ( angrily ) : Both of you , stop it now.

Sunaina ( pulls Urmila's Ears ) : So what did u say to Mandavi , I am sure u started it

Chandrabhaga ( now pulls Manadvi's ears ) : No Didi , its always this Naughty Mandavi that is upto all this , I am sure Urmi did Nothing

Janak and Kushdwaj Look towards each other Smiling seeing their Wives take sides of the other one's daughter , a sign of Selfless and Rare display of affection not seen in the queen mothers for the other's children.

Janak ( Intervenes to stop the fight ) : Okay both of u just tell me what are u fighting for ? who said what.

Urmila and Mandavi both look towards each other

Urmila : Pitaji , she said ... she said that... ok I am not remembering it right now , U tell Mandavi Didi

Mandavi : Neither do I , really what Were we fighting for sita Didi ( asks rather innocently )

Sita ( Slightly Angry ) : Hey Bholenath ,Its what I have been Asking you both .

Janak Burst into Laughter

Sunaina : Ok , both of u , you are not sleeping together for a week now , it will be the punishment

Listening this , Faces of both Urmila and Mandavi fell down

Urmi ( Kisses Manadavi ) : No Maa , this isn't fair , Please we wont fight , don't take Didi Away

Mandavi ( Hugs and Kisses Back ) : Ya , We are soul sisters , we love each other a lot , Promise wont fight again

And before anyone could say anything , Both Urmila and Mandavi were straight to Bed covering both their faces with the blankets , and Slept in each other arms for the night , Sita too went beside Shrutkirti and Dozed Off.

As all of them Walked back towards the Hall :

Kushdwaja : And today again Brother , you solved the problem without even blinking an eye. God I am gonna miss these moments when all of them shall be married off later.

Rishi yagvalkar : And its Time Putra Kushdwaja that you solve some problems of your own , for the need has come tonight.

Janak and Kushdwaja saw the Rishi Standing before them in a rather Tensed Look. They sought his blessings and offered him a Seat respectfully.

Sunaina : Greetings , Oh Sage , why did you trouble yourself arriving at this Ungodly hour to the palace , u should have given a word to us and we would have reached the ashram ourselves.

Rishi : No Putri , the matter is Most urgent . I have received News that The king of sankasya has Reached the Borders of Mithila and is planning to attack with his full set of Army tomorrow night .

Kushdwaja , I want you to fend of the attack , so prepare your troops

Kushdwaj : That Traitor , I wont leave him alive , he has broken off our trust way too many times .

Chandrabhaga ( worried ) : Calm down Swami , don't take any step in haste and anger , Maharaj Janak , wont you say anything to your brother ..

Kushdwaj : But Brother , I am most hurt by him breaking your trust , I cant tolerate that , u know how much I love and respect you

Janak : I know that brother , that's why I am saying you , I need you with Me forever , so Just calm down and prepare the war strategy , In the meantime I Will see What I can do

Kushdwaj went down to the arena to Prepare his troops , Meanwhile Janak called on his Fastest Horse Riders with a SOS to King Dashrath for a Quick Help

All the preparations went on for the whole night and it was nearly Dawn , Kushdwaj was almost Battle Ready and came to seek blessings from the Rishi and His Brother.

Meanwhile Sunaina and Chandrabhaga had gone to wake up the girls to bid a goodbye to their Uncle and Father . Upon entering the room , they Saw Sita lying next to kirti , with her hand on Kirti's waist , like an overprotective sister would lay down near her sibling . Mandavi and urmila lay in rather a unique fashion , they both had their arms wrapped around each other's neck , and slept but still in a cuddling posture , some scratch marks still visible on their arms from last night's battle , anyone who would have seen both of them like that must have thought that the two would often fight for each other , rather than fight among themselves.

With teardrops in their Eyes , the queen mothers woke up their children and told them the entire tale of King Kushdwaj going to war , and asked them to meet him once before he proceeds to battle

Kushdwaj : Bless Me Brother for Success

Janak : Win shall be yours Kushdwaj , and to Assist you Maharaj Dashrath is sending his Cavalry Rgiment for Help , they shall reach in a few hours

Kushdwaj : But brother , don't u have trust on my abilities , I can defeat that Sankasya naresh without any help

Janak ( hugging Kushdwaja ) : No Brother , Don't Misunderstand me , I have full faith in you and our Sena , its just that you are one of the most precious things to me , I don't want to loose you or see you get hurt , so I am not taking any chances , who knows even the tiniest bit of Extra help may prove beneficial.

Kushdwaja : Don't Worry about me , for I will return Unscathed and Victorious , its my promise to you all.

All the four sisters were standing a few feet away and had listened to the whole conversation , and they all ran to the King to hug him. All wanted to help in their Own capacity .

Sita : Chote Pitaji , I will also go with you , I will treat all the injured soldiers

Kushdwaja was surprised to see his Little Kirti not crying and putting up a bold face

Kirti : Me too pitaji , I too will help along with Sita Didi .

Kushdwaja ( lightin up the mood ) : And Urmila , Mandavi , what are ur plans , ur gonna be medics there as well

Urmila : No Chote Pitaji , I am going to chop his head off , I am a warrior , u have taught me some battle moves , I am going to put them to use

Mandavi : Me too , I am going to eat him alive

Urmila ( whispers to mandavi ) : So does a rakshasi

All sisters ( in chorus ) : We all will together help

Kushdwaja : I am so proud of my daughters , seeing you together gives me strength , don't worry , I will take care of this beast myself , but I promise to take you all along to battle when u grow up , And urmila , you have still much to learn in warfare putri

Urmila : Ok chote pitaji , but don't forget our secret deal ...

Janak : What deal ?

Kushdwaja : Oh brother don't you remember telling the girls that Ayodhya is the mightiest kingdom in the world , So urmila has had a fascination of late , she wants that the two us train together to make mithila's forces as stronger than Ayodhya. The warrior inside her never gives up .

Janak ( patting urmila's back): Ha Ha , then my daughter has to work really hard to achieve this near impossible task , after all she would be up against one of the 4 prince's who shall be given the task of overseeing Ayodhya's military matters. My best friend Dashrath would be amused really seeing his son Loose against my brave daughter.

Later , Kushdwaja Left for battle , leaving behind his family in Tears and anticipation as to what the outcome would lay before them