"Increase the zap!"

A doctor yelled as the nurse followed. He rubbed his two pieces of equipment together and placed it on her chest. She jerked up and then fell straight back onto the bed.

"A bit more!!"

Arshia jerked up, reaching out to an unknown force. She coughed, coughed so hard that it had woken Karna up. He looked at her worriedly and scooted over to her, rubbing her back to provide some comfort. She covered her mouth and continued coughing. When she removed her hand,she saw heavy amount of blood all over her hands,some blood dripping and making contact with her white silky gown. Tears escaped her eyes as she coughed out more and more blood.

Karna looked at her in horror and screamed out to call the royal doctor. Arshia felt her head spinning at she grabbed onto Karna, afraid that she would fall any moment.

He had no words. No words of comfort left his mouth. He simply continued to rub her back and pull her closer to him.

Soon the royal doctor had arrived but at that moment,Arshia had already fell unconscious.

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"Mitr, everything will.be fine" Duryodhana said, trying to provide comfort.

It was still dark and the diyas were the only source of light. Karna was sent outside so that the doctor could examine Arshia. He was reluctant at first and disagreed but then Duryodhana was called. He pulled Karna out of the room.

"How can she be okay?She was spitting so much blood out" Karna cringed at the memory of her blooded gown and hand.

"We will soon find out,mitr"

And then,the royal doctor came out.

"The reason of her spitting so much blood out isn't very clear at the moment. It seems as if something had triggered her mind while she was asleep or she was feeling or seeing something that hurt her deeply. Physically or mentally, that's not clear. The needed medics are already provided to her and incase this happens again,I would recommend you to call me sooner so I can figure out what the matter is. For now, nothing is very serious. Subh ratri"

Karna uttered no words after the doctor left. This was so out of the blue. She was fine before going to bed.....she was fine the whole day,what had happened to her now?

"Karna,go to her and comfort her. If you need anything at any point,I am here. Just call me out. Go,Karna"

He gulped and nodded at Duryodhana as he walked inside the chamber.

There he saw Arshia sitting with her knees near her chest and hands interlocked in front of her knees on the bed while looking out the window. He looked around the room and realised that the curtains where up and the room was illuminated with moon light.

Walking to her,he sat infront of her but she didn't even spare a glance at him. She simply stared out the window.

Karna noticed her face. Her face had lost it's colour and had gone pale now. Her rosy red lips where dry and looked like there was a desparate need of moisture in them. Her hair was all messed up and her clothes were stained with blood. He could see a bit of blood on the side of her lips,so he extended his hand and wiped the blood off her face.

Upon the sudden contact,Arshia moved back hitting her head on the wall.

"Arshia it's just me!"

She frowned. It couldn't be him. For her,his touch were heavenly and it gave her warmth. But,this time it felt as if a block of ice had made contact with her delicate skin.

She nodded at him and sub-consciously wiped the sides of her lip.

"What happened,Arshia?You seem to be so disturbed now-a-days!You told me that you were like this because you were tensed that I would marry someone else and you might have to share me. For your comfort,I took an oath which I can never even think of breaking!But now,it doesn't seem that way. The doctor told me something triggered your mind while you were sleeping which resulted in you spitting out blood and almost fainting. What is it that you saw that made you like this?"

Karna's frustration was understandable but at this very moment,she was weak. Her mind was fogged up and she could barely register what he was saying. So there is no chance she could give a reply that would satisfy him.

When he asked what made her like this,she placed her hand on her chest feeling the throbbing pain come back. This was the same pain that she experienced when she woke up. The electric zaps that where sent all over her body seemed as if it had came back. She desperately rubbed her arms trying to get rid of that weird burning sensation. Her throat went dry,her actions stiffened and her senses seemed to be leaving her.

"Angraj,water"

Karna nodded and rushed to get water. When he handed over the glass,Arshia gulped down the water in one go,finally weting her palates and throats.

"Do you want me to call the doctor again?"

She shaked her head as a 'no'.

"I want to sleep"

She said in a whisper. Karna nodded and stood up, gently grabbing the back of her neck and making her lay down. He grabbed the blanket and hovered it over her.

Arshia would have asked him to sleep as well but her eye-lids betrayed her as she went into an deep slumber.

"Yes,Mr-Khanna. Patient Arshia is saved but will still be in coma"

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The humming of the birds and soft cool air made Arshia wake up. She opened her eyes and looked out the window, seeing that the sun was almost up. See looked beside her to find the absence of Karna and had figured out that he would have gone for his Surya Puja.

Gently placing her feet on the ground,she walked to freshen up and start her day.

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When she came out of her bath,she saw that the Surya Dev had woken up and illuminated the world. Hearing a click,she turned around to see Karna standing by the door.

"Oh,you are up?You are feeling alright?" Karna asked walking closer to Arshia.

Karna had just come from Surya Puja....so he wasn't wearing anything for to cover his upper body.

Arshia nodded and looked away.

"Are you sure?" Karna frowned,not having even a hint why Arshia wasn't looking at him.

"Yeah,sure as ever"

Arshia said, clearing her throat and walking to the mirror. Karna finally caught on as a smile made up his face.

While Arshia was brushing her hair,Karna wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer.

"Oh my-what?"

She whispered when she saw Karna's reflection on the mirror. A deep shed of red washed over her face. Karna looked at the table and said

"Why do you need the red blush when I am here?"

"Oh God!Shree Krishna!Help me!!!"

Arshia screamed in her mind.

"Sakhi....why do you have to call me out during such a time?!Are you crazy?"

"Huh?"

Escaped her lips.

She looked into the mirror to see Karna staring at her.

"I mean-what?I have serious work today. Last night,I forgot to practice Archery. So now I have Archery and knifes,yup!Too much work"

Arshia rapped. She turned around to face him when he didn't release her but he pulled her even closer.

"A day off?"

"I had it yesterday"

"And?"

Arshia opened her mouth but nothing but air came out.

Only she knew how hard she was trying to just focus on his face.

"I am your husband, Arshia. It's fine if you look at me,you know"

The hint of mischief lingered in his tone.

He slowly made Arshia lean on the table as he placed his forehead on top of hers. He softly caressed her cheek with his left hand as his right hand secured it's place around her waist, making sure she was close to him. His eyes darted towards her lips but he knew he didn't have the constant so he looked straight in her eyes.

Meanwhile,Arshia noticed his gaze and her blush deepened. She slowly nodded, making sure that he knew he had her consent. Karna questioned her through his eyes as Arshia stood strong to her decision.

He started to close the minimal gap they had between them. When their lips where about to touch

"Mitr Karna!I am entering!I have warned you before hand"

Karna widened his eyes and stepped back.

Duryodhana with a bright and strong smile on his face,entered the room. His smile slowly faded seeing how frightened and hurried the couple looked.

"I disturbed you two... didn't I?"

Duryodhana said slowly.

"No,not that all Yuvraj. "

Arshia was the first one to recover from the shock as she stood straight and smiled at him.

"You know what? Let's go outside. Bhabi,you get ready and come outside,me and Karna will be there. Let's go".

Duryodhana said with embarrassment in his tone. He pulled Karna outside.

"My open hair must have gave it away" Arshia thought as she turned to he mirror and did her hair.

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"Sorry,mitr"

Duryodhan said with a sly smile on his face.

"You don't seem sorry" Karna tilted his head as Duryodhana laughed.

"The look on your faces where was something to see!Bhabi was okay but you..."

His booming laughter fille the halls of Anga palace.

"Yes, Yuvraj?What is it that you wanted to tell me?"

Arshia asked, gaining the attention of the two men. They turned around and Duryodhana continued to speak

"Well,my mitr Karna over here has a special surprise for you which he seems to be forgetting"

"I have not-"

"So,he would like to take you somewhere. I will tag along because I have nothing better to do"

Karna stared at him wide-eyed. His tagging along wasn't the orginal idea,but let's go with it as he has already decided.

"Today?"

Arshia asked, staring at Karna.

"Yes,today. Skip your practice for today,Arshia"

"Practice?"

Duryodhana rasied his eye brow.

"Weaponary. She masters every weapon and she insists to practice every single second.".

"I don't master it all" Arshia mumbled.

"Oh!Bhabi...you are interested in weapons? That's exciting! What's your favourite?"

A warm smile made her face as she said

"The sword. I would have loved to master and favour the gadaa but, according to me,only specially skilled people can master it"

An arrogant and proud smile made up his face as he agreed to his words and they proceded.

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"Do you know that King Draupad has gained two children from the holy fire?"

Arshia stopped in her tracks, hearing the maids mumble to each other.

"Excuse me"

The maids turned around.

"What did you say just now? About King Draupad?"

Karna and Duryodhana had also stopped, seeing that Arshia was asking something to the maids.

"Angrani,king Draupad has gained two children from the yangya he had arranged. Rajkumar Dhristadyum and Rajkumari Krishnaa"

Arshia felt her world stop.

She felt it all again. She felt the fear creep in.

"Ah..okay. Thank you"

The dasis nodded and walked away.

"Let's go" Arshia covered her fear with a smile on her face. The two men nodded skeptically and walked to the chariots.

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"Don't worry. You aren't going to fall"

Karna said leading Arshia to a place. Arshia rested her hands on Karna's hands which had covered her vision. Duryodhana was walking behind them with a bright and happy smile.

Arshia felt something coming into contact with her covered legs.

"Okay"

Karna removed his hands from her eyes and walked back.

Adjusting the sudden light,she looked around, freezing at her spot.

It was garden,a huge one. It seemed as if every single species of flowers were present in that very field.

She turned to Karna with a huge smile. "Is this for me?"

"Yes,this whole field is" Arshia's smile widened (if that was possible) and thanked Karna. She softly lifted her gown and ran through the field filled with flowers. Her soft laughs filled Karna's ears,to him it was like pleasant and gentle music.

His eyes sparkled, seeing his wife run through the field.

"I really like her"

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It all starts from this chapter! Draupadi(Krishnaa)has taken birth from the holy fire.

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