Arjun formed his arrow and pointed it straight at Karna. The kavach once again appeared.

"Bhrata Arjun, please don't" A voice spoke out,amidst the chaos in the sabha. The attention fell on Arshia,who gulped seeing not less than 100 pairs of eyes on her.

She walked to Arjun and stood in front of Karna. The grip on her bow tightened as she shook her head, indicating him to stop.

"You are backing away from your promise,Arshia. I warn you" Arjun glared. "What nonsense!" Arshia blurted out.

"See where you are standing Arshia!" Arjun yelled. Arshia rolled her eyes frustrated. She lifted her bow and pointed it at Arjun,not being able to handle his repeated accusations,that she was a promise breaker. The fire arose in her eyes as the arrow formed.

"Putri Arshia!Lower the bow this instant!" Bhishma warned his booming voice alerting every soul in this sabha. Arshia gritted her teeth but obeyed his command none the less. "Apologize!You consider him as your brother and yet you have the audacity to raise your weapon against him?! Don't let my impression on you turn bitter Arshia!"

She looked at Bhishma with disappointment. It was well known that Arjun was his favourite. Arjun was everyone's favourite,he had every skill and quality to be the favourite. Yet she expected more from him. The man who laid forward that he wanted her to sit on the throne is now asking her to apologize because she raised her weapon against his favourite man!What irony! He didn't once speak out when Arjun pointed his arrow straight at Karna's heart!Why? because he was an outsider?

If he is an outsider,then she is also an outsider because last time she checked she was his wife.

Arshia turned her gaze to Arjun and joined her hands,the bow disappearing.

"I deeply regret my radical behaviour. Indraputra,I hope you forgive me!" Arshia lowered her gaze. Arjun. He lowered his bow and nodded at her.

"Arshia" Karna whispered, grabbing her hand. She turned to look at Karna and shook her head.

"It's my fault. I shouldn't have stuck my nose in this matter. I am an outsider after all"

The Pandavas, Bhishma,Vidur, Draupadi and the Kauravas looked at her shocked. Dhritarashtra grew restless.

"Putri,what are you saying? Of course you are not an outsider. You are Angrani,our most beloved and trusted kingdom's maharani!" The King exclaimed.

"I didn't know family raised weapons against each other, Maharaj. I would like you to grant permission to exit this court and head to Anga. I would like to return to my home and my subjects" She folded her palms and waited for the King's command.

Karna stared at her. He wouldn't even try to stop her. The anger and sadness reflected in her body language. He knew what she was feeling,the feeling of not being accepted.

The king hesitantly nodded,not wanting to anger her more.

She turned around and walked away,her steps reflecting anger.

Karna stared at her retreating figure in distress.

Suddenly,Arshia fell backwards as if she had lost consciousness. Her body made no movement to resist herself from collapsing on the hard and cold ground.

Arjun hurriedly handed over his bow to Sahadev and ran to her rescue...alongside Karna.

Arjun reached before Karna and grabbed Arshia. He fell backwards carefully as he rested her head on his chest.

"Arshia!" A mixed scream was heard all around the hall as everyone made their way to her unconscious figure which lay in Arjun's arms.

"Arshia!" Karna screamed, sitting beside Arjun. He didn't seem to mind that Arshia laid in Arjun's arms. He softly patted her cheeks, trying to wake her up. Arjun softly shook the woman,his result being the same as Karna.

"Let's take her to the Raj vaidya!" Draupadi hurriedly suggested, keeping her hand on her head.

Arjun lifted her up and rushed to the doctor.

"Mitr! Are you okay with Arjun..." Dussahan stopped seeing Duryodhana's stern glare. "It doesn't matter, Dussahan!" Karna spoke, following them.

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Karna paced in front of the chamber, waiting for the doctor to come out and inform them about Arshia.

Arjun sighed and walked to him, placing his hand on Karna's shoulder. He turned to Arjun with a worried and tense expression. Sweat dipped from his face and his eyes were moist.

And that's where Arjun realised,Karna really does love Arshia.

Arjun pulled him for a hug,not a sign of hesitation in his action. Karna wrapped his arms around Arjun and rested his chin on his shoulder, trying to calm himself down. Arjun rubbed Karna's back and said

"You are her husband,Angraj. You know how strong she is. I know her being unconscious out of the blue is concerning but she is strong!She is a warrior!So calm down" Arjun whispered, trying to comfort his enemy.

"Why?" He whispered,his voice harsh. Arjun had no answer to that so he just hugged him.

Duryodhana's hand formed a fist out of jealousy. He looked away clicking his tongue.

The doctor came out with a bright smile on his face. Karna and Arjun pulled away and waited for the doctor to speak.

"Angraj Karna! Congratulations!You are going to be a father!" The doctor exclaimed happily. Karna froze. The Pandavas sighed in relief,and relaxed that nothing serious had happened. A huge smile made up Draupadi's and Bhishma's face.

"Mitr!You are going to be a father!I am going to be an uncle!" Duryodhana boomed, wrapping his arms around Karna and pulling him into a tight hug.

"You all are going to be uncles,Arya Putro" Draupadi whispered as the Pandavas stared at each other,their eyes turning softer.

"Is she awake?" Karna cleared his throat and asked the doctor. He nodded as Karna burst into the room.

Arshia was sitting up, staring out the window with her head resting on the head rest. Some jewellery was taken off her body, probably to relax her. Her churamani was probably the most attractive piece of jewellery she was wearing. Her lap was covered with a soft light brown silk sheet as her hands rested on her covered lap.

Karna rushed to her and hugged her tight.

"Are you okay?" Karna whispered. Arshia nodded against his neck,resting her hand,lightly,on his back. He pulled away and tried to set her messy hair.

"Congratulations,Putri Arshia!You are going to be a mother" Bhishma said optimistically. Arshia blankly nodded at him, putting her hand over her stomach.

Arjun wanted to go and congratulate her and apologize because of what happened in the court but held himself back seeing Karna and the Kauravas.

Karna seems to notice his turmoil as he looks at him. He nodded at Arjun, gesturing that it would be alright to talk to her. Arjun widened his eyes as a small smile made up his face.

"I think Arshia needs rest and we all shall leave the room,just to make her comfortable. People who want to talk to her can stay back but others should go." Karna said, standing up.

The hundred Kauravas, Bhishma and Kunti walked away. The Pandavas, Draupadi and Karna were the only ones who were present in the room. Karna turned to Arshia and softly said "Priye,they want to talk to you. I will be outside once your conversation is over,okay?"

Arshia shook her head and grabbed his hand.

"Why? You can stay here while we converse,you are my husband after all" Arshia said. The anger hadn't washed away,it was crystal clear. Karna patted her hair and said "Why would I want to hear a sister and her brothers converse—" he leaned closer to her ear and continued "when your wife's dharma brothers are your arch nemesis!But anything for you,my love" he flirted at the end,mainly not to tense her. Arshia laughed at his words.

"I will be outside. I will come in when they are done,okay?" Arshia nodded as he made his way out of the room.

"Arshia, congratulations" Arjun said, walking closer to her. Arshia tried to smile(she miserably failed)and nodded at him.

"Can you believe it, Panchali?!Nakul and Sahadev,these kids,are going to be uncles of the future heir of Anga! Oh My God!" Bheem dramatically exclaimed. The twins turned red in embarrassment and shook their heads.

Draupadi laughed at his joke and went to sit beside Arshia. She caressed her hair and then softly put her hand on her stomach.

"This child will be filled with strength and brilliance. It will have your bravery and your dharma. It will have Angraj's good looks and I hope that's the only thing he gets" The Pandavas minus Yudhishthir bust out laughing at her comment. Arshia clinched her jaw, obviously not happy with her comment.

Arjun noticed it and stopped laughing.

"Why not, Panchali? Angraj, although my enemy,is extremely talented and is brilliant in archery. I think Arshia would be extremely proud if this child has what Angraj has.

And our Arshia is also very beautiful. The child would be good looking,after all his/her parents are so extremely good looking"

He joked at the end.

Arshia gratefully smiled at him.

Well, at least they have 9 months to skip this situation or deal with it better.

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(Bit of an off chapter,but better next time. The next 2 chapters is all going to be about Arshia's pregnancy. So,if not interested,you can directly read chapter-34)