KaSh Heaven: SURPRISE SURPRISE SURPRISE: page 41;)

He sat sprawled across his thrown with his leg thrown over one arm as he stared into the fire that burned at the hearth. The room was full of shadows the only light in the dank room came from the fire he was staring at with such venom. He suddenly pushed to his feet and strode out the room his quick sharp steps taking him down the corridor to a set of doors that crashed open without his even touching them. The black silk of his shirt whispered against the skin of his chiseled chest his legs encased in a pair of black pants that suited his mood. He strode into the room and with one throw of his arms the fire erupted in the hearth much larger than what was safe or presentable but he wasn't in the mood to be reasonable. He took a sharp turn in the room pacing trying to went away at his anger without giving into the urge to kill someone.

"Who do the hell does he think he is? Does he honestly think he can lord over me? Me?" he said in a voice with barely suppressed anger.

He swirled around as he heard a voice call out from behind: Karan! (he looked at the face of his right hand man and friend Rahul who looked at him in amusement) are we talking about Lord Shashank!

Karan growled: Lord my foot! He might be a god and lords over the heavens but I'm not one of his subjects, I'm Karan god of the underworld! What happens in my world is my concern not his!

Rahul: what has he done that is making you so angry?

Karan: he forgets himself! (the fire in the hearth rose higher as his temper rose at the memory of the disagreement) my lord Shashank is under the misperception that I'm one of his subjects. He forgets like him and Poseidon I'm also a god! I decide whose life thread continues and whose thread gets shortened.

Rahul perplexed: so he wanted you to work in his favor!

Karan whirled towards him the sudden movement making his dark hair spill across his forehead: apparently he's not satisfied with my performance! He thinks that I'm taking advantage of my position that I'm torturing innocent souls! Then he had the audacity to threaten me!

Rahul: Karan lets calm down!

Karan threw out his arms and the fire in the hearth rose up to touch the ceiling of the room, the fire encircled the room and in the fire one could hear the screams of the dead: he would pay! (the fire in the room reflected in his dark eyes)

Rahul: if you could bring down the temperature a little bit! (Karan brought his arms down lowering the fire to the minimum in the hearth) so tell me whats the plan?

Karan smiled slowly: Shashank thinks that he is so righteous! All powerful that he can lord over anyone and anything! But he forgets that everyone has a weakness! Everyone! (looking at rahul) you find the weakness (he snapped his fingers and a small flame appeared, then another then another till a ball of flame formed in his palm of the hand) with you controlling the weakness you control the person( she closed her hand the fire vanished)

Up in the heavens God Shashank sat high up in the clouds along with his mortal wife Padma. Lord Shashank had broken rules and taken a mortal as his bride even though there had been disagreement in the god's whether to accept padma or not, ultimately everyone had bowed down to Shashank's will. With the soft music playing around them Shashank smiled at his wife and asked: where are the girls?

Padma looked across the brightly lit room: they were getting bored here so I sent them to go out and play

Shashank frowned: where? Are they not here on the castle grounds?

Padma smiled serenely: well not here! But near our castle grounds on the earth. The fields around the castle are blooming the girls would be having a wonderful time there! (looking at Shashank's worried expressions) come have a look at them yourself!

She held out her hand towards him and then drew him towards the window, standing there they looked down towards the earth, in the field where a bunch of young goddesses played in the fields blooming with flowers.

The sun shone high up in the sky while the birds chirped all around them. The sun shone brightly but there was a hint of cool breeze which kept the weather pleasant. The air in the field was fragrant with all the flowers that bloomed in the meadow, the grass was green and soft beneath their feet. The air around had a cheerful feel as there was a peel of laughter from the goddesses while they chased one another.

One of the goddesses stopped running and looked around the field as a butterfly full of color and vibrancy came into her view. She held out her hand and the butterfly slowly perched on her hand for a few seconds as the goddess stood there admiring it. As the butterfly flew away the goddess lifted her face to the sun and closer eyes and smile with her arms spread out.

The face she lifted to the sky was the most arresting face ever seen, the skin the color of honey, the eyes she opened to look around were the shade of the grass that grew around in the field. The rest of her features were in complete balance to the gorgeous eyes that shone with an inner shine and innocence. Her hair were long and fell across her back as a thick curtain of black silk which bounced with vibrancy with each movement. Her cheeks were tinted the rosy hue of good health and her mouth were the shade of ripe berries.

She laughed in merriment as she swung her arms around and skipped to catch up with her friends. She reached one of her friend and threw her arms around her and hugged her.

The girl hugged her back: shilpa! Lets go for a swim!

Shilpa drew back: Muskaan! I thought you'll never ask! I'll race you to the pond!

Saying that she started to run with muskaan right behind her, squealing and giggling both made their way to the the pond which was situated in a part of the field. The water looked tempting as the sun shone atop it, the goddesses stood at the edge looking at the surface of the water which rippled as the breeze played at it surface.

Shilpa beamed at Muskaan as she quickly loosened the tie of her gown slipping out of it and jumped into the water with muskaan behind her. She surfaced from the water with her hair plastered to her head and the beads of water clinging to her lashes and face making her look more heartbreakingly beautiful. The girls splashed one another and the field rang with their voices, the other goddesses also joined them. Later shilpa floated in the water she tilted back letting the water play in her hair , shoulders and her breasts.

She lay there with her eyes closed and dreamed of her prince charming. She smiled and blushed as she dreamt of how he would come one day and sweep her off her feet. He would be kind and noble, he would tell her how much he loved her and respected her. He would hold her hand gently draw in his arms, lightly kiss her on her cheek. She would feel shy and try to pull away but he would take her in his arms strongly and very softly kiss her lips.

Shilpa moved restlessly in the water, her hand fluttered up to her lips, she lightly traced her lips with her fingers making them tingle. She lifted her eyelids which felt heavy with daydreaming her breath came out in a little breathy sigh. She closed her eyes again willing to drift away to dream a little of her prince who would take care of her, never say no to her when she suddenly she was dunked.

She came back to the surface sputtering with water up her nose and looked up to see muskaan laughing her head off. Shilpa looked at her for a second in disbelief and then launched herself at muskaan.

Shashank and padma couldn't help but smile at the antics of the two goddesses. Padma looked lovingly at Shashank: I just didn't have the heart to say no to them! I knew they'll have so much fun!

Shashank smiled back at her: yes! I understand but I would really prefer that you took some care! They are afterall goddesses! They shouldn't just roam around without any protection.

Padma: who would stupid enough to mess with you?

Shashank: there is always someone stupid enough! I've gotta go! See you later!

Lord Shashank sat with his aides and trusted men: I talked to Karan! I've mentioned it to him in the strictest of terms that his actions have come under my notice. I will not allow him to play with people's lives. He cannot pick and chose people on whim, if he continues in his reckless behavior, complete disregard to the natural order of things then I'll have to take matters in my own hand and then he'll be answerable to me.

His fellow men murmured their assent one of them: but sire! Do you think he'll stop! After all he is the god of the underworld!

Shashank turned to the man and his voice thundered: I'm shashank! God of the heavens and lightning! Do you think karan can be saved from my wrath? (the men cowered as shashank's voice boomed) he will bow to me or then he'll face the consequences!

At the same time Shashank and Padma had stood looking out at their daughter Shilpa, someone else had also been looking at her. As shilpa had played in the water with her friends her face all smiles of innocence and merriment, someone had looked at her with not so innocent intent.

Karan had sat in the dark room with a bowl of water infront of him on the table. The bowl of water worked as a looking glass which was directed at shilpa at the moment. He saw her playing in the field with her friends and then splashing in the pond with her bare shoulders peaking out from the water. He saw her beautiful features turn dreamy while she traced her lips he could feel his own lips tingle as if touched. He saw her laugh and play and the impact of her laughter he could feel in his stomach feeling unsettled he turned away from the water bowl.

Rahul found him: so what did you think of Lord Shashank's weakness?

Karan smiled: he shouldn't let her roam around so freely, someone might snatch her one of these days! What will he do then?

Rahul raised his brow in question: what will you do then?

Karan smiled a wicked smile: me! Don't you know! I'll be the one snatching her up! Right from under dear papa's nose!

He started to laugh, rahul joined in and their laughter echoed in the room and halls of the underworld.