Karna, Vrushali and Draupadi returned to bhramnagri after few days of travelling. The thought process of occupants of chariot were different. Karna and Vrushali could sene upcoming storm in entire Aaryavrat especially after words of Devi Radha and Krishna, where as Draupadi was in completely different thought process. After taking and getting assurance of her friend she got assurance fir her children but different thoughts seems to be embedded in her mind. This thought could be summarised in one words Karna. She however thought Karna all the time, she knows there is something about the man that attracts her towards him like moths attracted towards flame despite her being agnisuta but man has charm, intelligence, qualities and looks to evoke feminine desire in her which she kept locked especially during and after 12 years of prayers and penance. But thise thoughts were not grasping her mind infact for the first time she secluded herself from thise thoughts and was thinking about Karna as a person and human being.

She ofcourse knew he was great and even close to ideal in bith but sometimes different perspective is needed to see depth of a person. She has thought him as petty suta, enemy, with love and admiration but for the first time she has decided to overlook everything and think about him as being with completely nuetral thoughts. She want to know what is it that attracts herself the fire born to burn with passion. She ofcourse was thinking deeply about it. Since she entered Brahamnagri she has personally saw truly what kind of person he have. She knew she was married to him because she asked tolerance but that word and quality wasn't enough to describe about the man. She start thinking about him from third person's perspective.

She can honestly say he was unique in a way that there is nothing for her to compare him. She never saw any man having such compassion, respect admiration and consideration for woman. She was one who rejected by her father who she had only love and respect just because she was a woman but her sixth husband accepted her, nit only that she knew he gave her unparalleled support and helped her getting past her emotional insecurities so that she could be free and comfortable. The view and distant visions he have regarding in woman empowerment was unheard of in entire Aaryavrat. He thought were one that impressed her most. He has every quality a woman desire in her dream life partner. He is kind, benovalent, generous, speak truth, caring, loving, doting, intelligent, humourous, witty, charming, valorous, respect his better half etc she could go on and on. On the other hand ne is not greedy, lustful, egoistic, someone who is easily angered.

Thinking about everything there is one riddle that she cannot solve about him that is how he could be anything but divine. Everything about him scream divinity, there was doubt in her is that he was even ordinary human being let alone Suta. No its not that she looked down on any caste now, she understood ot was very wrong to judge anyone by birth but even so how Karna could be Suta this question bugs her. What are divine kavach Kundal is doing on Suta, even Brahmins couldn't do this for their children otherwise many would but they are with her husband since birth. There wasn't any shortage of adherent devotee of devs but how could Suta couple with no knowledge of any sacred Mantra beforehand hand could gibe birth to one with such divine accessories. She believes one could achieve anything with hard work but is it really possible for a ordinary mortal to achieve what Karna had in one lifetime, the answer is no. Despite lack of resources and opportunities her husband became best deciple of Bhagwan Parshuram, one that could defeat Gangaputra Bheeshma who even lord Parshuram couldn't. So why is it now with ample opportunities nobody was able to do that.

She saw his care for her Aarya Sahdev and Aarya Sahdev's respect for him. Their relationship is not of king and advisor but of brothers and surpringly it was natural, so natural that even rest Pandavas didn't have such equation with their youngest brother. Despite being close friends with her husband, Karna was mystry to her one the more she knows about more unfathomable he becomes and that attracts her towards him.

Three of them entered their kingdom and went to palace. Upon coming to borders they given up disguise, their unannounced and short travel was matter of surprise and concern for everyone so they came to palace gates to welcome them and ask about it. Karna assured them of their safety and told them there was reason for theirs return. Everyone gathered in personal chamber of Karna where he told everyone about their journey. Previous resident of Hastinapur were glad knowing Subhadra is fine and returned to Dwarka with her brothers. They also have concerned faces because the feeling of disturbance that they were getting from Karna words and indication. The meeting was short, immediately Karna went to his secret forces and he wasn't surprised to see several letters with insignia of being urgent and important in his secret room.

Karna opened the letter and got to know that various kingdom like panchal, madra, kashi, etc were secretly preparing for a war and kings of such kingdom were having meetings. From the letters he also got to inow that other kingdoms like sindh, chedi, vidharbh, kirata, manipur etc along with some asurs were meeting too in secret. There was no doubt that impeding war is looming over entire Aaryavrat. He could very well guess the target of first group and it was none other than Hastinapur either for revenge or greed as entire Hastinapur knew Bheeshma left Hastinapur and his whereabouts were unknown, some even presumed him death in sorrow, guilt etc. Hastinapur is also very prosperous and unlike before. In these years Hastinapur became so prosperous that it was only second to Dwarka and Brahamnagri. In addition oto that it was reported that mayasur that built Sabha of Indraprastha was caught but given task of making Hastinapur mayavi and never return there as punishment. Getting exact information about Hastinapur is difficult for Brahamnagri let alone other kingdoms. He knows Kauravas became more powerful either by practice or with blessings of sages but exactly how strong only gods knew. Even they aren't aware of that. Now first group's possibility of capturing Hastinapur is almost very less but destructive war would ofcourse happen but what tense him was second group because it was made of no good human beings like jaydrath, paundrak, asurs etc. They all were extremely greedy and relish in destruction so what could be their motives were still not known. Are they preparing to attack Brahamnagri because he was aware of several secret one of which is secret penance of jaydrath to Mahadev. He didn't know what boon he gor but it must be very powerful or they are preparing to sweep Hastinapur and others with surprise attack and then slowly march for entire Aaryavrat. He got to know jaydrath was leader of group and other are his greedy friends and asurs. The news are extremely disturbing. From the preparation he knew it would happen in upcoming two months and these two months is also when agvatvas of Pandavas would end. Did supporters of Pandavas are waiting for their return or just wanted to capture Hastinapur beforehand he didn't knew. Second group is obviously a problem he wishes the first group coul wait other wise a massive destruction affecting entire Aaryavrat is coming.

He immediately told Vrushali and sent letter to Hastinapur stationed nyay rakshak along with every kingdom to strictly observe and make sure under no circumstances common people should be affected. His letter to Hastinapur spy is to secretly alert Hastinapur for upcoming problems. He knew it was time to act like king and prioritise his kingdom. Vrushali was very tensed and worried hearing what Karna has to say. These next few months would he crucial, Karna asked Vrushali to whether inform everyone about it which she agreed. He then called everyone again to his private chambers except Draupadi, Sahdev laknmana and Apoorva. There they informed everyone what they had learnt.

Bheeshma, Ghandhari, bhanumati, Dushala became very tensed. Rest were tensed too. Karna said he would help Hastinapur which to his surprise Ghandhari declined despite know how powerful help she is declining.

Ghandhari : Putra, Karna. I know you want to do this for is but you mustn't. Hastinapur has sowed the seed of its destruction the day they tried to disrobe putri Draupadi. They should face its consequences. No help would be provided by you.

Her words shocked everyone, they looked towards Bheeshma who sighed clearly agreeing with resigned look.

Bhanumati : Mata is right Bharata Karna, us and they don't have either relationship or alliance so we shouldn't help them.

Vrushali : But Bhanumati....

Bhanumati : I know jiji, i know what could consequences be but i haby promised aarya that i would mend relationship after he gain forgiveness of bhabhi Draupadi not a second before that.

The atmosphere was filled with tension, Rest knew they were showing brave face but were extremely scared and worried.

Ghandhari : Lets leave everything to fate. Lets not speak of it again.

She along with bhanumati, Dushala immediately left the room. Rest ladies immediately followed them for support they know how much scared and afraid they are.

On the other side, Draupadi was busy in preparing herself to confess her feelings finally to Karna. She asked for arrangements which were done in ger chambers.

The day passed Sahdev observed the tension but didn't spoke, Draupadi was nervous herself so it escaped her notice as elders were pretending to be fine for those who are unaware especially two princess. The night came obviously it was turn of Karna to be Draupadi as they decided that he would be with his wives in alternate months. He entered the chamber of Draupadi and was stunned by its decoration which was clearly of nupital night. He observed the room and saw Draupadi was sitting on the bed completely dressed and veiled. In these months they have because close and he was aware of ger love so he tried to respond as he could. He knows this is bound to happen, he has accepted this and some part of his heart wasn't against it. In these nine and half months, he became attracted to his first wife though he could not love as much as Vrushali but he would accept he has began feeling towards her, he saw how childish, stubborn, bold, innocent she could be nit only that he saw her insecurities, her love towards him, her hard work to make her place in heart of everyone and until now as per his promise he was waiting for her to express her feelings first.

He came towards the bed, Draupadi ofcourse could see though not clearly with her veil but she could see his advancement. Her heart start racing.

Karna : Draupadi...

Draupadi : Aarya...

Her one word was enough, after first night she addressed him as Radhey bin private but now she called Aarya meaning the final wall between them could be brought down and they would become one.

Karna : Are you sure.

Draupadi : Yes, I am. Aarya, I loved you before coming to brahamnagri and i know you gave me time as haste would have resulted nothing. This time is enough for me to think everything through and I fall for you again and again. But I didn't want to implicate our friendship but I realised it became reason I couldn't sort my feelings towards you. Aarya I love you please make me yours.

Karna didn't say anything but lifted the veil of Draupadi ti see her beautiful face and in swift motion he swiped away the tear threatening to fall from her eyes. He saw love from her eyes, his eyes became tender too.

Even with curtain drawn, moonlight seeped in witnessed the union of two souls who have similar fate. One was of fire another is part of sun.

A/n i know i would getting backlash but you should have expected since last chapter sorry.