Aanyati finally was sitting on the sofa with her head held down. Yudhisthir and his brothers supressed their chuckle standing beside her.

In her front stood Kunti and Swarnika, their face stern.

" Putr Yudhisthir! When did she ate last time?" Kunti asked her eyes still on Aanyati.

" Don't remember clearly mata! I think it's...." Before Yudhisthir could reply Nakul jumped in

" Yesterday"

Kunti and Swarnika stared at Aanyati in suprise. " Are you for real my Queen? Do you want to starve upto death? " Kunti asked clearly angry. Aanyati just stared at Nakul in disbelief. He could have saved her but no.

Nakul teased her as if replying. Why should I save you after my butt is still paining?

" Putri! " Swarnika took a plate of food and sat near Aanyati. " You should care for your health first. You are feeding three - three children. This careless behaviour will affect you only " she fed Aanyati with her hands who took it without any protest.

Kunti and Swarnika both are Aanyati's mother but they have different ways of showing their love. After Aanyati left Panchal, Swarnika became more calm with Aanyati hardly scolding her may be because she missed her. But Kunti was always the same. Scolding her when she did wrong and praising her when she did right. Aanyati remember Bheem telling her how Kunti used to make them share each other's punishment during childhood.

" Mata!" Sahdev asked Kunti " where is pita mah? I didn't see him from the time you arrived" everyone shared his feelings. Aanyati too only saw him once when she handed Yojak and Yom to him because he wanted to spend some time with his grandsons. Sutsom is not leaving his mother's embrace at all. He starts crying whenever he see some new faces.

" He was with Yom and Yoj.." before Kunti could complete her sentence, Bhism entered inside the chamber, on his fours with Yojak giggling on his back. Everyone had their heart in their throat. Yom was behind them in Dronacharya's arms who held a smile on his face perfectly hidden behind his long beard.

" Is this a dream?" Vishwa stared wide eyed. Yudhisthir punched him hard on his back making him growl " ..it isn't"

" Pita mah" Aanyati almost ran picking Yojak in her arms. Finally Bhism stood straight laughing whole heartedly.

" Why you all look so suprise?" He asked "can't I play with my grand sons now?" Bhism now picked Yom in his arms.

" ..its... No... I mean..yes but" Aanyati was speechless. Her son indeed is not a normal kid. God knows what all will he show them in his coming days.

" Give him to me putri" Bhism asked for Yojak " let me try to befriend little mahabali as well" he said leaving but Dronacharya didn't follow him.

" Come guru Drone" Bhism said politely.

" Not with that kid Maha mahim. I saw Sutsom's hand's mark on one of the ministers face who tried to hold him" Dronacharya reasoned. Sutsom's strength is actually something to be feared of. Few days ago when he was left in his cot, he broke one of it's leg with his hands. Nakul and Sahdev are still wondering how he did that with his petal like arms.

Bhism left with a laughter while Bheem ran behind him hoping his not so weak son don't cause any havoc.

" Pranipat Maharani! Gandhar Raj Shakuni has just arrived at the gate" a soldier informed.

" As expected" Sahdev sighted.

" How can he leave his dear bhanja alone?" Nakul smirked " he must be afraid that we will manipulate his bhanja"

" Nakul! Sahdev!" Kunti scolded them. "Aanyati! Welcome him in the same way you welcomed others" Aanyati left noding. As she reached the gate, Shakuni, Ashwathama, Duryodhan, Karn and Devika stood conversing. Aanyati's face lit up with a smile. Devika is here!

" Pranipat Gandhar Raj, Angraj" Aanyati welcomed them but her eyes were on Devika who stood behind Karna.

" The great Maharani of Indrprast! Mother of valrous warriors, please accept our greetings" Shakuni began in his sugar coated voice. Aanyati is still having trouble in understanding this man. His sugar coated voice, wicked smile and then his not so good intentions always suprise her and on the same time scares her.

" Please make yourself comfortable Gandhar Raj" Aanyati replied in an almost neutral tone. " Yuvraj! Where's your wife? I thought she will be coming" She turned to Duryodhan who gaze was fixed on her from a long time.

" She is not well Bhabhi Shri! " His eyes travelled throughout her body and Aanyati didn't miss that " my kids trouble her a lot but she is eager to meet you. I hope you will fullfill her wish by visiting Hastinapur once. " Aanyati gave him a slight nod not wishing to continue this conversation.

Devika who was waiting for a long time to meet her jiji now had had enough. She without any second thought crushed into Aanyati's arms. " I missed you jiji "

Aanyati was surprised at first but then she equally payed back. " I am right here Devika " Duryodhan seemed surprised . He whispered something to Karna who told him something. She finally parted away.

" Sahdev! Take them in " Aanyati told him as she took Devika with herself. It seems like Devika is having a lot to tell Aanyati.

Whole Indrprast is now full of royals from all over the Aryavrat who are more than required active for any activity. Here the females sat on an open terrace while the males had friendly fights in the kridangan below the terrace. Aanyati had already entrusted Sahdev with the duty of keeping any havoc away and he was doing his duty well.

Yom and Yojak watched them from above while Sutsom and Kamanshi rested in Valandhra and Rajeshwari's mother's lap respectively.

Although the fights were interesting but the gossips going above had caught everyone's ears from the very beginning. They complaint about their husbands and in laws while telling about their wishes. The occasional laughing of females delighted everyone's heart.

" Indeed Maharani Aanyati! " Rajeshwari's mother began " you look no less than the apasaras of Inderlok. They are nothing in front of you" Subhadra and Devika were the first to hide their giggles. They are going to have another discription of how beautiful Aanyati is.

" Your fair complexion with lotus petal like eyes, these dark brown black straight tresses ,those full lips with the most red colour, this pinned nose, arched eye brows, you who has taken birth without any womb , walk of a tigress , hips which can sway away any men's heart, these perfect round bosoms , slender waist , this fragrance of lilies , these deer like eyes pierce others like sharp arrows, your smile can melt the stone, long legs, smooth back, you who has the fire of Agni Dev in your body, perfect proportional body,there are no words to describe your beauty because you are the most beautiful , goddess with bow like arms , you who have emerged from the heart of flames . How to blame those kings who left their everything just to get you? Even we females feel helpless in front of you Yudhisthir priye, such enchantress you are, illusive or real only you know" Rajeshwari's mother completed her words as Aanyati sat their positively embarrassed.

Even Kunti and Swarnika were enjoying her state much.

" Years ago we recieved a poetry about your beauty Panchali and I must say that poetry is nothing in front of how she has described you" Kunti smiled. Aanyati has turned into every shade of red and their gaze is not helping her at all.

" Indeed even after giving birth to twins, your beauty hasn't lessened but increased instead. This glow on your face makes it evident" it was Valandhra's mother.

" Your beauty can make even the gods fight for you Maharani" Karenumati's sisters also joined in.

" Leave this topic all of you. I am married and have two kids" Aanyati finally said embarrassed.

" ..y... Yes " Yom's voice made them laugh again.

In the Kridangan males were enjoying no less. After many pleas from others, Bhism has finally stepped in.

" Tell me who is courageous enough to fight my pita mah?" Duryodhan shouted gaining even the females attention. Bhism stood their with a smile. " The one whose valour is worshipped across the Aryavrat, is there anyone who can challenge this shishya of Bhagwan Parshuram?"

SILENCE!

No one dared to step in knowing about Bhism's strength. " I think I will have to call bhagwan Parshuram only " Duryodhan laughed.

" There's no need to Yuvraj! We are having another shishya of Bhagwan Parshuram here " Dronacharya smiled. Karna looked suprised. Is he calling me? " If maha mahim wishes then he can have a friendly fight with his daughter in law Aanyati "

Again there was dead silence in the surrounding. Bhism looked suprised. He has heard about Aanyati getting yudh gyan but he never knew she got it from Parshuram. Dronacharya hid his smile knowing the most awaited and interesting fight is about to begin. Elders dismissed this idea while youngsters looked confused. Yudhisthir himself didn't want any such match.

This silence was broken by Duryodhan's loud laughter, his mama accompanied him. Ashwathama did not laugh neither did Karna. He was drowning in his thoughts.

Aanyati is a deciple of Parshuram?? Is she Anujayeti? No! This can't be true.

Aanyati herself was in dilemma while other females looked more energetic than ever wishing to witness this. Many just wanted to see Duryodhan's evil laughter disappear. How can she fight her pita mah and that too in the presence of so many men? It will be a disrespect.

" A woman!! " Duryodhan laughed more loudly " are you out of your mind guru Drone? Woman looks good in kitchen not in kridangan"

Bhism who was standing calm till now sighted and said"I would have considered this as a challenge Maharani. And a kshtrani never refuses a challenge" he was interested to see what Aanyati can do. He wanted to test her again. His words did something to Aanyati as well as she came down in the kridangan, her face covered to maintain the dignity.

She touched Bhism's feet. " Bless me pita mah"

" Vijayi bhaba" Bhism said positioning himself with the sword. Aanyati summoned Nakul's sword. Nakul almost jumped in due to excitement.

Then began a 'friendly' fight which did not turn into really friendly. Aanyati attacked while Bhism defended. This continued for preety good time until Bhism decided to end the game.

His moves turned into more precise and strong. Years of experience proved heavy on Aanyati but she is not the one to accept defeat this easily, not at any cost.

She tackled Bhism's move with same force and alertness. Their swords collided like mountains. No one seemed to accept defeat.

Females were cheering Aanyati while Duryodhan's smile left his face. Shakuni seemed more suprised than him. Ashwathama and Dronacharya became silent spectators. They somewhere knew what will happen. God knows what Dronacharya wanted to do by giving this idea.

Pandavas had their heart in their throat. Who will win? Yom, Yojak cheered for their mother. Karna could not believe his eyes. His suspicion getting stronger.

The fight was not ending at all. The sun was about to set. The fight which began in the morning was still going on. No one had even shifted an inch from their seat.

" Let's end this" Bhism whispered but Aanyati didn't let him end.

" Now! We can end this" she said as both left their sword, smiling at each other.

" I won't forget this fight till my death putri" Bhism smiled.

" Neither will I pita mah" Aanyati replied taking his blessings.

One by one everyone left the place some sad that no one won while some were happy that no one won.

Shakuni stood at a corner even after everyone left. His mind working on one of his wicked plan.

" Your sword can hinder in my plan Agnotri Panchali" he closed one of his eye, grasping his agnavastra tightly "I will snatch it from you before executing my plan if you ever made Indrprast independent"

Vijaya is coming.....