In the evening since it was today was day of test so rest Pandavas except Sahdev has gathered in house alloted to Yudhishthir after he passed test today. They have gathered to share their experience of today. They have chosen a meeting place before going to karna so in the evening they met at same place and came to room of Yudhishthir. Pandavas were sitting, they all wanted to say something but words seemed stuck in their mouth. They all knew other didn't came because they weren't in disguise and woul look suspicious if new queen and prime minister wander out of palace. After a long pause Yudhishthir decided to break the awkward silence in the room.

Yudhishthir : How was today for all of you and what is your opinion about everything happened?

Bheem : Jyeshtha, you and Nakul say first, Arjun and I will speak afterward today was shocking to say the least jyeshtha.

Arjun : Yes Jyeshtha, shocking is appropriate words described for what we saw in court of brahamnagri.

Nakul : Why are you saying this Bhrata Arjun? What happened in sabha?

Bheem : We will tell afterwards Nakul. You and Jyeshtha speak first.

Nakul was confused and wanted to speak more but Yudhishthir cut in between.

Yudhishthir : Fine, if that you wish Bheem, Arjun. Today was surprising if I can sum up it is one word. First we saw Pitamah here, what do you know about it Bheem and Arjun afterall you were in Sabha today.

Arjun : We will tell later.

Nakul : Why are you being so secretive?

Bheem : We are not being secretive Nakul you will understand why we said this later.

Yudhishthir : Fine, but it was flabbergasting what Pitamah doing here and his closeness with Karna was most disturbing. He was talking to him as if karna was us.

Bheem and Arjun (in mind) : jyeshtha wait for what we saw then you will truly flabbergasted.

Yudhishthir : Apart from that after getting the letter with royal stamp I went to public school here as we discussed and decided. After going to school I was escorted to head and there I went through a rigorous tests. The head and me engaged in discussion of Shastra for two hours. I must say he is very knowledgeable and wise. Afterward I was told I passed the test and then i am as given schedule for my work. Today was first day so I became assistant for one of teacher here and went to class. Unlike anywhere I saw the room was full with students and they were eager to gain knowledge. As expected not only humans but others too were present. I was also notified that every children above 5 and below 14 must attend school here. It was enlightening to see everything not only Vedas but art of handling weapons too were taught there and other crafts too. The art of weapons taught here isn't any less that what soldiers know anywhere in Aaryavrat but that is just basic knowledge here. Most surprising is everything is free and expenditure is bear by royal treasury, I don't know how any kingdom can manage it. Not only that every citizen here trained in basic knowledge and self defence, it itself put brahamnagri among foremost in matter regarding milatary and education in the entire Aaryavrat.

Other were shocked because if that is case than entire brahamnagri itself is milatary asset for Karna and brahamnagri had most number of soldiers discarding non participants citizens. They knew hoarding knowledge on basis of birth is wrong but they never thought doing opposite would help any kingdom this much if this was applied in any kingdom then it might would double or triple just on milatary factor and they weren't speaking about benifit of everyone educated. They all know an educated person in atleast few times more efficient and effective than an uneducated one. They truly realise how wrong it is to pull someone back because of discrimination. Imagine an kingdom where anyone can be soldier they shuddered at thought they might win the king and army but just as they enter the city relaxed ordinary citizens showering them with weapons, no matter how mighty the opponent be he would be dead or critically injured because he would be lacking of weapon and alertness after a war.

There was silence in the room and everyone was contemplating about what they have heard. Nakul was next one to speak.

Nakul : Jyeshtha, not only education but the medical facilities here is ahead of entire Aaryavrat. The Vaidya here may not match Sahdev and me but they are way out of reach of normal or even rajya Vaidya of other kingdoms. Since tribal were citizens here the wild herbs are thoroughly explored and researched, it's boosting the salve and medicine here by huge margine, not only that but with help of asur, rakshas, nag, yaksh etc more and more unknown herbs is also added. Especially with help of nags they even managed to utilise some poinious plants. If not for boon of Pitashree Ashwini I wouldn't have guess more than three forth of everything present here. The medical facilities is also great here the price is minimum much less than anywhere else which causes people from other nations to come here and we are not even talking about sanjeevni mantra that brahamnagri naresh has.

Again occupants of room were in deep thoughts but Nakul was impatient to know about what happened in court so he interjected.

Nakul : Enough of brahamnagri, I want to know what happened in court and about Sahdev and Drau... Draupadi.

Name of Draupadi brought even more apparent pause in the room. Draupadi was some one they all love but incident happened 12 years ago truly hurt her and they knew they were responsible in most brutal way. These 12 years were ample time for each of them to truly understand how they all had wronged the pious woman born from fire. These 12 years what truly hurt them was her silence, she who warmed their hearts with so much so as a casual laugh didn't look at them in their eyes and if they saw her eyes it always reminded them of their hurt and betrayal of trust that they have awarded for her sacrifice towards them. Her condition in these 12 years pieced heart of each of them, their beautiful wife became pale and sick. Their heart longs for glimpse of her smile which they always took granted and never tried to see her sorrow behind it. They understand her sacrifice for them and her love for karna her sixth husband so they understood it was their time to sacrifice something for first time for her. For first time they understood how it feels to share love which Panchali has done with such grace for them. After seeing her condition they all just want her happiness if it's with Karna then they are willing but none the less it wasn't easy especially for Arjun.

The atmosphere in the room got gloomy and depressed seeing this Bheem decided to make change.

Bheem : They both are fine. Don't worry Jyeshtha, Nakul both she and Sahdev are fine. I don't know how but Karna managed to make her health once again. She was adorned with royal clothes and jewellery.

Not only Bheem but everyone in the he room was in tears. Tears of happiness, Panchali became healthy and she wore royal clothes and jewellery like before. They all went to nostalgic phase. The atmosphere once again in as silent but gloominess wasn't present there even the occupants were crying their heart out even yudhishthir. The sobbing stopped after a while and Arjun continued, he told everyone what happened in court. The presence of Ghandhari, Bhanumati and Dushala along with Bheeshma was shocking for Yudhishthir and Nakul but Arjun told what he was told by karna to Sahdev. Yudhishthir and Nakul were happy also because they were also worried for their Jyeshtha Mata and sister who suddenly became non existent in entire Aaryavrat. Then he continued with he told how karna came in court with fit and fine Draupadi, he also told them how he introduced her to court and gave an explanation in such a way that no body would question her in sabha. Again he told how Sahdev was appointed and he was appointed. When he spoke about daughter of Dushala Apoorva tears once again welled in his eyes. What he loved today most was how he spent time with his nieces both laknmana and Apoorva. Getting to know about them he would be greatfull to Karna that he got this opportunity. Like this he told everything to everyone. Bheem too share his bits in between. Yudhishthir and Nakul were happy after a very long time but once again news of Karna being Aditya shocked them. Brother decide to quit for day and meet once in month. Like this they all left the room but their mind were filled with same at the same time different things. But this was just start they had whole year to spend here.

In Hastinapur,

Sabha was arranged in Hastinapur, it has changed a lot in last 9 years. Dhritrashtra gave his crown to Duryodhana after he came back surrendering Kali sena but after that every one can see a fire was lit inside him. Once again he regained his health and after being crowned he took his duty very seriously. In last nine years he became good ruler of Hastinapur. Nobody could nitpick about his kingship. His reign brought unprecedented prosperity to Hastinapur may be not as much as brahamnagri or dwarka but it was ahead of rest. Determined to fulfill his promise to bhanumati with new vigor he took all his responsibility very seriously and like always his brothers helped him in every steps. He has brought several chages like opening school for low caste at first brahman and Kshatriye decided to throw tantrums so he wasn't able to open public school but he opened school from r each community and his brothers took role of teachers afterwards he told Brahman if they don't want to teach fine but they has no right to dictate what a king should do. After years it yielded results and it was something out of everyone expectations even for him. Like this taking brahamnagri as role model he made several reforms but it didn't sit well with everyone. Some Brahmans left Hastinapur but Duryodhana was adamant. Like this Duryodhana gained approval and love of citizens of Hastinapur something Pandavas weren't able to do. All the Kauravas helped their Jyeshtha in this endeavour.

Not only Hastinapur and Kauravas but member of sabha and sabha has also changed during this time. Dhritrashtra gave up his crown and retired to temple inside palace where Ghandhari use to pray and remain there only praying for his family especially for his wife and daughter well being. The news of their being alone ve and we'll has brought new life to blind king.

Kripacharya remain as kulguru of Hastinapur but he was pleased with rise of kingdom which became dead after dyut Sabha. He first opposed the decision of Duryodhana but new king countered him saying if he didn't change the working of Hastinapur fundamentally then again Hastinapur would lose another Radhey Karna and they might not be face another one who unlike Karna became drawn in vengeance. Kripacharya saw logic behind it and supported him. He took upon responsibility of teaching new generation of Kuruvansh on request of Duryodhana. Next generation was coming up fine but still the post of yuvraj was empty for son of Duryodhana laxman. Love between children of Kauravas weren't less that of what they themselves has.

But Dronacharya was enraged hearing name of one which caused him cursed. He was very angry when Duryodhana praised suta in front of entire court which caused commotion in sabha but who can beat stubbornness of Duryodhana that too when he was right. Many people supported the king, in the end Dronacharya left the Hastinapur feeling insulted though no harsh words were spoken to him. It was because of this kripacharya has to take responsibility of teacher

Shakuni was another person who changed entirely in specially getting information about Ghandhari being well. He stopped all his wrongdoing and helped Duryodhana best of his abilities and that is something. All the political problems in Hastinapur was tackled with him and vidur which was unthinkable before but once applied it produces results that is beyond reach of even brahamnagri but they couldn't triumph the spy system though it was greater than before. Not once he or anyone tried to fix nd Pandavas and search for Ghandhari and Dushala too stopped after getting news. He was as like Duryodhana eager for Pandavas to comeback so that he can atleast see his beloved sister from afar.

Vidhur himself was shocked with everything once he was sad and broken after Bheeshma left Hastinapur but still he did duty as mahamantri but slowly slowly when results of hard work of Kauravas came out he was impressed and astounded beyond his wildest imagination. He started to see Duryodhana and Kauravas in lights he never saw before. The change and uprise of Hastinapur reminded him words of his tatshree that Hastinapur was stagnant and ripples cause by dyut and its aftermath made everything possible so he too changed his rigid thought tried adapting which simply yielded twice results in half effort.

After all the proceedings in the court only dhussan and Duryodhana remained.

Dhussan : Jyeshtha today mark end of vanvas of them.

Duryodhana : Yes Anuj. Just one more year afterwards I will apologise to drupad Kanya and beg for her forgiveness or punishment. Even if Pandavas want Hastinapur or my life I will give them that. May be then i would have gained forgiveness from Mata and Dushala and there would be someone to lit my pyre.

Dhussan : Why are you saying this Jyeshtha?

Duryodhana : Anuj, i am saying this because if the worst came to happen then i want you to take care of everyone.

Dhussan : Jyeshtha, I am as wrong as well infact I am most responsible you don't have to take punishment I will be one to bear it

Duryodhana : no it will be me, I know you did everything because it was my order otherwise you wouldn't.

Dhussan : But Jyeshtha.

Duryodhana : Enough dhussan, do you think I don't know my Anuj. I have practically raised you, you are not just my broth but my son you all are. Please accept the request of your jyeshtha Anuj and end the bad blood in between family afterwards. Give throne to whoever wants taje anga kingdom and settle there with our family. I don't want what we faced this continues with our children too.

Dhussan (crying) : As you say Jyeshtha.

Dhussan then went out leaving Duryodhana alone. On his throne Duryodhana sighed and lost in his thoughts about everything. These 12 years have been very hard on him. His mother, sister, wife children left. He became alone all because of one cursed Sabha and his thrist for vengeance. How much he wished to turn the time and prevent everything from happening but alas that wasn't possible but he will do everything in his capabilities to give better future to his family. For last 9 years he worked hard to not only fullfill his promise to bhanumati but also provide ample opportunity for his family that even after his death they would be safe and happy. He is as busy thinking of his struggle and doing suddenly a hand was on his shoulder. He looked and saw Vidhur there, immediately he changed his king face.

Duryodhana : Is something matter mahamantri?

Vidhur : It's not your mahamantri putr it's your Kakashree want to talk to you.

Duryodhana (slumped) : Ji Kakashree.

In past years the relationship between Vidhur and Kauravas improved a lot. Vidhur not only provided support in sabha but he was with Duryodhana for emotional support too.

Vidhur : I know Putra, what you are thinking.

Duryodhana wasn't surprised because Vidhur was that intelligent.

Vidhur : Putra, you don't need to think about extreme.

Duryodhana : I have done extreme so I am expecting extreme Kakashree.

Vidhur : No Putra, You were going to do extreme but you were stopped and from then onwards you are facing punishment and you are repenting. Repentance could help you most Putra. Now blessings of entire Hastinapur is with you so don't worry.

Duryodhana : I don't know it would be enough Kakashree.

Vidhur : Only time could tell that Putra.

Duryodhana : Time!!! Kakashree time is one thing that is my enemy. Whe I wanted to hold onto it it slipped from my hands like when I was with Everyone but now I want it pass it is stubbornly holding onto me. Nobody Kakashree not even Pandavas, Draupadi or anyone wants years to pass as much as I want but there is still one whole year left. I am not afraid of anything but thought of not seeing mother, Dushala, my Bhanumati or my children once again.

Vidhur : You will Putra, time is such entity Putra, no one can control it even tridev bow before it. Have faith to n yourself and your deeds Putra. These 12 years are not less painful for you than others.

Both uncle and nephew stayed in such position for some time than both returned to their duty.

How wai it, don't worry I am back after my exams and will update from now. Do give your opinions