Two months was close to passing, everyone knew the day of Pandavas Pandavas punishment would be completed in just a few more days. Brahamnagri was ushered in with new vigor as it was decided that Vrishsena would become the new yuvraj so an invitation was sent to all over Aryavart to come and attend his coronation ceremony. Every kingdom in Aryavart was sent an invitation for it. And the day it was chosen was the day the agyatvas of Draupadi and Pandavas would end. Karna knew he was inviting a storm but he did this regardless of course after consulting Draupadi. Draupadi agreed for two reasons: first she didn't want to leave Brahamnagri and go to Hastinapur even Sahadev was very much in agreement with living here. He too said he would stay in Brahamnagri. Second was her children, she immediately wanted to meet them and it could be possible only when either she would leave for Dwarka or his Sakha came here with them and everyone not only that she found out that she was pregnant again with Karna's child. Her decision became firm after that if Duryodhana would return everything to Pandavas then she would forgive him, she didn't want her newborn to take birth in between or after a gruesome war that would undoubtedly happen if Pandavas were denied what they considered their right. They have prepared for the last 13 years for war if it comes as the last option. She knew this war between cousins would be catastrophic especially when she heard the valor and might if Duryodhana from sage vasistha. She didn't want it to happen for several reasons, primarily for her children and secondary for others like Bhanumati, Mata Gandhari and Dushala. She didn't want to be the reason for brothers killing each other and Kuruvansh to extinguish and vanish in the flames of war. She has thought a lot about it and came to this conclusion from her side. Not only Brahamnagri but entire Aaryavrat may be included in the war and the war two months ago has given her a glimpse of how gruesome the war would be now. Especially if Duryodhana alone could kill the army and kings of so many kingdoms then what could be the result if Dwarka and brahamnagri would participate. Hastinapur, Dwarka and brahamnagri were three super powers. Kauravas had Hastinapur while Dwarka would support Pandavas as they are related through several bonds. It will leave Brahamnagri only to decide whether they want to fight or not but she knew they would be dragged. She knew if war happened then Brahamnagri would have to choose sides and it would hurt Karna to choose the side he wanted to fight with. One side was she, his wife who were related to Pandavas and the other side was one he considers close family who are family of Kauravas. He as emperor could choose to avoid it but what difference does it make when entire Aryavart would be in flames of war, her husband may even called coward she knew some even now degrade him because of his lineage but she has seen what Kshatriye in their ego could do and her husband was much better that them.

Pandavas who were residing in Brahamnagri, also came to know of the date of coronation. They could understand but wasn't very sure of idea of Kauravas coming to Brahamnagari before their agyat vas would end, what if they found Draupadi and Sahdev they would have to restart their punishment all over, through Arjun they did decided to talk with Sahdev but in return they got something that never would happen. Sahadev told him he would remain here and so did Draupadi. They have complete faith in Karna that he wouldn't harm them especially now when Draupadi was pregnant with his child. This did calm them but not very much. They were skeptical, a year in Brahamnagri has led them to see their fault towards ruling the kingdom, they had no choice but to accept Karna was a better ruler and nich deserving Samrat. Yudhishthir accepted it but Bheem, Arjun and Nakul didn't. They acknowledge the work of Karna just not that he could be greater than their Jyestha. There is also anger in them by thinking hiw karna has created partition among their family.

Invitation was sent, and it reached several kingdoms. Kingdoms like Dwarka, southern Panchal and Hastinapur were sent special invitations because of their relationship.

Krishna smiled seeing the invitation, he knew justice was going to happen, all the secrets and hidden truth would come out but the results would be tragic for some and liberating for others. Some silence would break several hearts but as usual karna would be the center of everything. He sighed, Karna was the most pure yet tragic existence of dwaparyug. He repeatedly has to be tested and out in circumstances that would break any other person but suryaputra came out shining more brightly than ever through his hurdle. It was the last of his and the most difficult one. He sighed he knew he had to be there for his friend/brother. Karna changed his fate on the day he tore open his body to show his devotion towards his teacher and that changed his niyati, from being a sacrifice to Dharmatama he became his partner after all even gods can't be more cruel to such a person. He told everyone to prepare for their journey and it would be as such that it would be on the day the coronation is. He has to be there for his Sakhi and he knew that day he would achieve what he has taken birth for in this yug.

In Panchal when Drupad got the letter he didn't know what to feel, from the letter he got to know where his daughter is who seems to disappear from the earth. It made him happy that she is fine and queen of Brahamnagri but he was reminded of his words and actions towards Karna. He was ashamed of them, he has thought of them repeatedly and regretted ever saying to the person who truly kept his words and promises. As he promised during marriage he was married only once and kept his vows to her daughter by protecting her when his so-called other son in laws didn't. He regretted that if he and his daughter didn't discard such a gem, everything would be so different. His daughter would be Samragi of Aryavart regardless and no one would have dared to insult the wife of Brahamnagri Naresh. He didn't know how he accepted her after that but was very glad she could now have the life that she deserved and his happiness knew no bounds learning she was pregnant with Karna's child. He knew she couldn't be the main queen but it was their fault but at least she would get her justice from Kuruvansh that he failed in giving. He was terrified by the valor of Duryodhana and others especially when he saw the destruction Duryodhana alone had caused, the piles of dead bodies of asura, soldiers and kings were a terrifying sight. If he fought with them like that, they would be undoubtedly destroyed but that day marked his belief of changes that he heard of Kauravas. But still there is doubt in his heart that such a powerful king would part from his land? and give them to the ones he hated the most. But Karna and Brahamnagri would be deterrent enough. He knew there must be a reason for Karna to choose this day for coronation. With this everything would be smooth. He too ordered the plan for the journey.

In Hastinapur, everything was in disarray. The arrival of “guests” didn't please the citizens or royal family members. The “guests” were aware of the discomfort their arrival had caused. They were secluded by their family members, the dinner was quiet and awkward, the plain ignorance and balme in the eyes of others for them. They tried but were ignored. Others politely ignored them while being courteous but it hurted them because it was courtesy shown to strangers not the family members. One of the citizens outrightly called them cowardly and opportunistic. He blamed them for leaving their king when he was vulnerable and came back when the kingdom was more prosperous due to the hard work of the King. They were accused of leaving in difficulty and conveniently returning to enjoy the luxury. Dushala, tried to make an argument but was shut down through the example of other Kauravas wives, according to citizens they left with an excuse. They openly challenged the partiality of them and were again reminded of Kunti who stood through thick and thin of her children. Kunti's disappearance would have caused another havoc but Gandhari told them she was fine but not where she met her or where she was. This caused another blame of still keeping secrets and not trusting the family. Gandhari kept her quiet because she couldn't tell where she was or why she was there, it would break the trust Karna had in them.

From Bhanumati Duryodhana gets to know they kept some secrets but not because they want to. It would be betrayal to karna if they told him, Duryodhana was pacified with it but not others. Duryodhana was one along with Dhritarashtra, Vidhur, Shakuni and kripacharya that tried to make others understand but they remain unmoved on their opinion. Duryodhana knew it was because of the hurt they felt when others left so he can't exactly blame them. He always remembered his light and dark conversation and through sheer will he did best to suppress his dark side and consciously avoided thinking about all that his dark Avatar said. The only ones that were not given such treatment were children and eklavya. He still tried his best to be the mediator to unite his family because he didn't want to see his family divided before leaving the world. He can see the hurt in both sides and curse him to be so lost in his ego and revenge to cause this. If he could just swallow his pride and ego none of this would happen. The day of final judgment is arriving and after that he may not live because he knew his sin was unforgivable and only paying through his life would everything end and he didn't want to leave like this because he knew he was a common thread and his family would break apart and he couldn't see his loved ones like that.

The invitation came as blessings, when he saw the date everything became clear to him, he looked at his wife who just nodded confirming the thoughts going on in his head. Not only him but many people understand. There is hope and fear ignited in them. Hope that everything would be fine because of how close Karna is with “guests” and fear because they would meet Draupadi. They never cared for Pandavas, those Devputra were as much responsible as everyone in that Sabha and maybe more. Karna was known as a just king who is compassionate to even strangers. Duty understood why his wife was telling everything would be fine with an apology. He didn't know how Pandavas and Draupadi got close to Karna but he knew his wife there and there must be a reason she didn't tell her. Everything would be known in Brahamnagri. He told everyone to prepare and this time everyone would go there together. He also wants to meet and personally thank Karna for taking care of his family on his behalf. He has seen the valor and knowledge of his son and was greatly satisfied with it but his son only told him Vrishsena was stronger than him and he didn't doubt him considering who his parents were. He knew this journey would change everything but he was ready for it. This time he would swallow his pride and apologize to Draupadi in front of the whole Aaryavrat. He would give everything he won to Draupadi and let her decide, he also believes she was the only victim of his misdeed. Her laughter was not enough to warrant such atrocity to her.

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