Karna with Vrushali and Draupadi in disguise went towards Mathura. They easily entered the city and upon going there the trio mingled with the common people that see if they were living well. They all were pleased with what they had saw. The condition of Mathura is way better then it was before especially when it was under jarasandh. The trio then went to Vrindavan, sacred place where Shree Krishna has spent his childhood. They were roaming happily around vrindavan then a melodious sound enchanted them towards a temple. All three of them went to there, Karna and Vrushali know whose go ce that is but Draupadi was unaware.

Upon reaching the temple they saw a lady was immerse in her prayers to idol of govind. Draupadi was shocked seeing this though she know her friend is divine and many people have started worshipping him but never in her life did she saw this much devotion towards Krishna. It seems like for the lady there is only Krishna and nothing else matters to him. She was so immerse that it seems that she herself is unaware of her surrounding.

Draupadi decided to ask Vrushali.

Draupadi : Who is she jiji?

Vrushali : She is devi Radha, childhood friend, lover and adherent devotee of Krishna.

Draupadi : Lover...

Vrushali : Yes, Draupadi. Don't misunderstand her love as infatuation. Its her devotion. Its so pure that may be even water of holy Ganga or Devi Ganga herself couldn't compare. Entire Aaryavrat know Devi Radha belong to Krishna but destiny and fate has made them apart. It was this reason Krishna never visited land he spent his childhood. It was a curse that parted two body with one soul. Though Krishna married to other women but name of Krishna himself is incomplete without mention of Devi Radha.

Vrushali then told what she knew of Radha and Krishna to Draupadi who was amazed by purity and love devi Radha had towards govind.

The prayer seem to end others left leaving only trio and Devi Radha there. Radha turned around, trio saw that.

Trio : Pranipat.

Radha : Pranipat, to what do i owe pleasure of meeting King and Queens of brahamnagri.

Karna and Vrushali smiled, while Draupadi was awe struck see the beauty of lady in front of her. She couldn't help but compare her to govind especially the divine and serene aura enclosed her, it just reminded her of her friends. Like him she too seems aware of everything, two body one soul indeed. Karna and Vrushali told devi Radha of their plan for disguise travel and that they want to stay for few days in mathura especially in Vrindavan. Radha being the wife of reigning ruler of Mathura invited three of them to palace. None of three declined.

Upon arriving the palace Radha informed her husband Ayan who immediately come to meet the person that have returned the brajbhummi to yadavas. Karna and Ayan met, they went to chamber of Ayan to have sone talk while Draupadi and Vrushali accompanied Radha. Draupadi couldn't control her curiosity and asked about her best friend childhood but the answer she got shook her.

Radha : I don't remember.

This was the answer that she got.

Draupadi : If you don't remember then how??

Radha (smiled) : The name of Krishna is enough for me, I don't need anything else for my love.

Lave is niether logical nor its logical, nobody could plan it it just happens. Its the most happiest feeling anyone could have.

Love doesn't always need to be reciprocated but only needs devotion to one who we love. I love Krishna and i know Krishna loves me that is enough for me to live and even die happily.

Draupadi couldn't help but stare wide eyes hearing what she was told but she could see it was nothing but utter truth. The smile and fondness on face of Radha speaking of love. As a woman she could understand some of it but not everything.

Like this one week passed of trio in mathura, in this week Draupadi bonded with Radha very well and became best friend like Krishna. Vrushali too bonded with her. Karna respected Devi Radha and has very good relationship with ayan too. Draupadi too saw Ayan and was amazed the amount of respect he has for Radha despite them not being husband and wife in true sense. Ayan was a great human according to her because she saw though Ayan loved Radha never had she saw lust or negative emotions inger eyes towards her, nor she saw shred of jeolousy when devi Radha is devoted to Krishna all she saw him as care and respect. Upon asking once she got a wonderful reply. “Love is not possession devi. I love Radhey but that doesn't mean she is my property. I am content seeing her in front of my eyes, if i could i would have done something so that she could be with one she looks ve because that's her happiness and her happiness means a lot to me more that mine” is what Ayan has smilingly replied to her.

Today was the day they were going to leave Mathura, the next stop is to meet Shubhadra. When they were about to leave Mathura Radha pulled her new best friend aside to have a chat with her.

Radha : Sakhi, Draupadi. I am immensely happy to meet you and become your friend.

Draupadi : Mee too Sakhi.

Radha (seriously) : Sakhi, my love has to stay from me but why haven't you done anything for one who you love that stays with you.

Draupadi : I can't sakhi, our relationship is complicated. I rejected precious gem thinking it of stone now though i love him i just couldn't. Our relationship is of good friend and I don't want to jeopardize it.

Radha : Friendship is foundation of any relationship sakhi. I think you should tell your feelings to your husband.

Draupadi : I can't, what if i lose him forever.

Radha : Sakhi, do you think ye is unaware of your love.

Draupadi (shocked) : I... Don't.. Know?

Radha : He isn't unaware my friend, he knows and still he maintains friendship with you do you think he would break the friendship.

Draupadi : Then why hasn't he said or done anything?

Radha : Draupadi, you have to convey your feelings to him. Remember Karna is different from other men who has heaps of ego. He didn't have that but he has certain pride and morals. Your relationship will forever remain stagnant if you don't convey your feelings. He has promised to do his duties as husband but it's you who have yet take steps in becoming his wife. Don't you remember his promise to never interfere in your decision or ask marital rights and duties from you. Sakhi karna is someone adherent to his promises so its you who has to take steps.

Draupadi was shocked hearing what Radha has to say and remembering the promise of Karna. Unlike her other husband Karna has always stayed true to his words. She understood it was her hesitation and insecurities that was preventing the relationship to progress further. A feminine desire supressed until now has blossomed in her once again. She gave grateful smile towards her friend who made her aware. She decided that after the travel she would confess to handsome King of brahamnagri.

Draupadi and Radha then returned to where Karna, Vrushali and Ayan were waiting for them. Draupadi was unusually shy for reasons two men couldn't understand but Vrushali somehow understood. She sighed, she has foreboding this may happen especially after trip to Mathura after all who could understand love more than its personification devi Radha. She knows that, its inevitable. In near future Draupadi and Radhey would be husband and wife truly, she has prepared herself for that but it didn't mean it was easy. No rather it was very hard.

Trio took permission to leave but before they could leave Devi Radha politely said something which surprised them.

Radha : Maharaj Karna, I would suggest you to not go to Dwarka now. Infact i would suggest you to either return to brahamnagri or go down south if you want to continue travel. Destiny has plans, more than what written in our fate or before time nobody has gotten what they desire.

Her words surprised the trio. They knew something must be reason behind those words otherwise Devi Radha wouldn't say that. Karna nodded. They left the palace to climb upon their chariot which Karna humse was driving.

Vrushali : What now Radhey? Would we countinue our journey?

Karna : Draupadi, do you want to go Dwarka if you wish then we would continue otherwise we would go to Shubhadra. We will try to convince her return to brahamnagri with us.

Draupadi (sadly) : There must be some reason behind words of Sakhi, we shouldn't ignore them. I want to meet my children but it seems our meeting has to wait until end of our agyatvas.

Karna : Don't worry Draupadi, i will make sure you will meet you children as soon as agyatvas ends. You can count on my words but it seems some drastic change is going to happen that's why Devi Radha said those words we should return to brahamnagri as soon as possible.

Vrushali and Draupadi nodded at him. Trio hurriedly went towards the ashram where Subhadra was staying but each were busy in their thoughts.

Karna knows Devi Radha is part of mahalakshmi so her words carry immense weight, he was thinking what going to happen. It seems he has to alert nyay rakshak forces. Vrushali was thinking the same. Draupadi thought were mingled up. One one hand she was very sad that she couldn't meet her children but nothing she could do. She was hoping desperately to meet them, see them, pamper them, talk to them and everything she missed in entire 13 years. She was relieved of their well being as they were in Dwarka, so no harm could happen to them, that much faith she has in her friend who promised her of their safety and upbringing. On the other hand her conversation with Radha was flashing in her mind. She was confused.

The travelling took a week where they only stopped for suryapooja, eating, resting in night etc. They reached an ashram whic seems to be of revered sage. Trio climbed down from chariot and went to ashram. Upon arriving tyere they told the person there that they were relative of a lady named Shubhadra. Upon hearing the name the person perked up because he was assigned to guard Shubhadra by his king. He asked who were they with his body obviously becoming tense. Karna and Vrushali saw that but didn't minded instead they were pleased. Obviously the person couldn't recognise them in disguise. Karna didn't want to make situation uncomfortable so he took out his insignia of brahamnagri upon seeing that the person nearly knelt down because he know only kings could carry it and hidden beneath the insignia were mark of nyay rakshak so determining the identity of Karna wasn't hard at all. Karna stopped him and asked him for directions. The person introduced himself as Vishal. He took them into his tent and ask them to rest as someone would inform Shubhadra of their arrival. He left the tent.

Soon Shubhadra came inside of tent she was surprised by visit of Karna. In these years he never came to visit so what could be reason for visit she thought but she ought to meet him. She knows he has not only helped her but made sure of her security during this period of time. She entered the tent and was surprised that there were three people there.

Shubhdra : Pranipat.

Karna and Vrushali : Pranipat.

But Draupadi couldn't control herself seeing Shubhadra after auch a long time she immediately came hugged her calling out “subbu” a name only she referred Subhadra with. Shubhdra was surprised when a lady among guest hugged her but hearing the similar endearing shocked her. She immediately recognised the lady as her jiji. No words could describe the shock and surprise she was feeling. She too called out her jiji Both lady hugged each other after meeting after such a long time and tears were flooding from their eyes. Karna and Vrushali left the tent to let the two of them reunite properly.

Upon exiting the tent two of tem went to serve the sages in way they can. In the tent Draupadi and shubhadra parted from eachother after a long time. Both lady were happy meeting each other after such long time.

Draupadi : How are you Subbu?

Shubhadra : I am alright jiji, how are you? How come you are with Maharaj Karna?

Draupadi : I am fine too, i am with him because He is my husband too Shubhadra.

Shubhdra (shocked) : What are you saying jiji?

Draupadi nodded and told Subhadra everything since her swamvar till date. To say Shubhadra was shocked was like saying there is little water in ocean. Shubhdra couldn't believe whats being told to her, her jiji married Karna same time as Pandavas because of same reason then she rejected him second after marriage after insulting him, after dyut sabha when he saved her, she fallen for him but before that she hated and despised him. She realised all her mistake then she came to know what her brother Kanha has told to Pandavas about Karna, Shubhadra couldn't believe the qualities Karna has, his deeds, etc. She also came to know Pandavas were staying in brahamnagri and suggestions itself was from her brother. She can see Draupadi is in love with Karna and was very happy. She has seen this happiness only when Draupadi was with her children as it was only time she saw her so carefree and genuinely smiling.

Draupadi then asked how did Shubhadra met Radhey, which Shubhadra replied sharing her experience how after fight with Arjun she was roaming and suddenly Karna came and asked her to come to brahamnagri as his sister. When she declined and express her desire to serve sages he brought her here, she also told her that she knew he has arranged several guards which she wasn't unaware of. Draupadi smiled hearing all this these were surprising but not shocking or unbelievable considering character of Karna. He has helped victims of kuru family beforehand too, she herself was example of that. She just couldn't understand why but chugged it as his kind nature but something it nagged her. She herself doesn't know why. She wasn't unaware of similarities between Karna and rest of her husbands. She has seen he is capable ruler like her husband yudhishthir but he not only focused on Dharma but also in welfare of his subject, his strength and well built body could rival her husband Bheem. She has seen him manhandling Bheem before hand. Archery which her husband Arjun was so proud of is something she know nobody in Aaryavrat could rival Karna, his handsome face adored with beautiful Kundal and shine which makes even self proclaimed most handsome man of Aaryavrat Aarya Nakul jeolous . Intelligence is something that she thinks no body could compare to Karna atleast she has never met anyone with his intelligence and emotional understanding. All this quality along with kind and generous nature she sometimes feel like fool overlooking everything in her so called pride.

Both ladies talked for almost entire morning and afternoon. They didn't know how sun sat so fast. After realising this both of them left tent and searched for Vrushali and Karna. They met Vrushali who informed them that Karna went for his suryapooja and it will take a while for him to return. Shubhdra invited both ladies in her hut provided by ashram. There three of them talked. Draupadi asked Shubhadra to accompany her to brahamnagri but Subhadra was reluctant because not only Arjun but as far she knows abhimanyu is there too. She wants to meet abhimanyu but Arjun she wasn't sure of. Draupadi in order to convince her told her about people of Kuruvansh in brahamnagri which shocked Shubhadra but not hearing about abhimanyu she asked Vrushali about it to which Vrushali replied he went for getting further divyastra along with lakhman. Vrushali didn't tell whom they had gone too. This surprised Draupadi too she asked about abhimanyu to which Vrushali replied he was student of Karna and left few days before their arrival in brahamnagri. After lot of pursuation Draupadi convinced Shubhadra to come with her.

Karna whi has returned but was in different tent. After a while Vrushali came and told him about everything. He nodded and told them, prepare to leave tomorrow. Like this the day passed.

Next day Shubhadra informed the people of ashram of her leave, after getting their blessings she was about to leave. She was with Karna, Draupadi and Vrushali. As usual Karna was in Charioteer seat, ladies were going to climb up but suddenly sound of chariot were heard. They all turned to see Dwarkadish himself along with mahabali Balram were came there. Soon The chariot came, both climbed down. Both parties greeted each other and Balram immediately came infront of Shubhadra enclosing her in warm hug. Krishna too came and patted hair of his beloved sister.

Krishna told them that Shubhadra wouldn't be accompanying them instead she will be coming to Dwarka. Everyone was surprised but nodded they knew she agreed only because of Draupadi and was reluctant to meet Arjun. Her brother never disturbed her because she was in ashram but since she herself decided to leave they will take them to Dwarka. Balram thanked Karna for taking care of his sister to which Karna just smiled and said she was his sister too. Krishna and Draupadi too exchanged words, Krishna assured Draupadi everything is and will be fine. He assured her that her children are fine and completed their education. He told her he would let them meet in brahamnagri as it is what niyati has decided so he told her to be patient and not worry.

After the talks two chariot left in different directions one towards brahamnagri and another towards Dwarka.

A/n i will tell about Kauravas in one or two upcoming chapters, all their might, boon, etc will be revealed then.