Almost six months passed after Krishna announced Draupadi's swayamvar. The preparation were on it's full swing. Maharaj was immersed in thinking about the competition to be arranged which Krishna sovled by declaring an archery competition.

Draupadi was looking rather happy and contented with all this. Aanyati knew Krishna had already solved her inner turmoil. Aanyati believed, she now know about her birth purpose and her doubt got confirmed when she came asking about Arjun to Aanyati.

She didn't want to give any fasle hope to her little sister but if Govind had told her about this then there must be a reason. With this thought she told her everything she knew about Arjun. Draupadi even asked about his looks so she can draw his portrait. Aanyati narrated and Draupadi drew his portrait. For once Aanyati was unable to believe that it's a portrait. Draupadi had drawn such a real portrait just by narration.

Since then Draupadi always comes up with many questions about Arjun to Aanyati. Even Aanyati gets tired after listening to her questions. One day she came asking about his height then favourite colour and what not.

Drupad was eager to make this the most magnificent swayamvar of world. From decoration to everyone's stay all were checked by himself. Invitations were sent to every known kingdom whether large or small. Precious gifts were sent with invitations too.

In all these preparations he was trying best to hide his emotions. His love for his daughter.

Dhridstdhumn spend his time helping his father and learning from Dronacharya. Dron himself was really happy for Draupadi and her swayamvar. He even donated gold coins when this was announced.

Dhridstdhumn always used to tease Draupadi and that poor girl used to turn into a blushing mess. But Subhadra was still here to handle Dhridstdhumn and to torcher him. Sometimes Aanyati wonder about their relation but buried the thought finding them fighting endlessly.

Subhadra was helping a lot in the preparations too. She had bonded well with Draupadi just like Aanyati.

Swarnika and Shrikhandini had took the responsibility of decorating the entire palace in their hands because Moti was more than busy now a days in replying to Yuyutsu's letters. Aanyati once tried to read one of those letters but they used to come with a pegion who don't listen to anyone except Moti.

Krishna was avoiding Aanyati as much as possible but she somehow catches him when required. He never answered properly but Aanyati was smart enough to decode the message hidden in his riddles. With that she was sure everything is going to be fine.

He still didn't talk about Pandavas being alive or not but all his deeds indicate to them being alive.

This used to calm her thoughts a lot. She had forgiven them long ago when Krishna told her about kshama daan. There is no mean to hold grudges when the person regrets enough for his deed.

She herself once tried to find them through her spies but got nothing. Ofcourse if they have decided to hide then no one can find them.

Some kingdoms asked about her swayamvar too. Maharaj was also thinking about organising both of his daughters swayamvar together but Vasudev dismissed the ided the moment it came. He believe Aanyati's destiny had decided her future already.

Aanyati was just hoping for the best. She wanted her sister happy . That girl had just taken birth and she is getting married off. Draupadi had expressed her worry about this to Aanyati once. She don't wish to leave her home, her people but then Govind had convinced her beautifully.

Aanyati still thinks that she once saw Pandavas or 'him' . She is sure it was him-

" Moti are you too busy in replying to your lover or would you like to come with me to the temple?" Aanyati asked for the last time.

Moti blushed a bit and then ran to follow Aanyati to the temple. Today everyone was getting free food in the temple on the occasion of their Rajkumari's swayamvar being announced. Whole temple was shaking with the amount to Brahmins present. Aanyati had decided to serve them by herself today.

After taking the blessings in the temple, she went on to serve the Brahmins. They too were more than happy finding their princess serving them herself.

Just like this Aanyati bent in front of a Brahmin to serve him. The moment their eyes met Aanyati froze. Those eyes felt really warm and comforting to her. Just like Yudhishthir's eyes.

She don't know for how much time she sat like that in front of him staring him. Moti shaked her to move further and at that moment she moved removing his thoughts from her mind.

If he was alive, still he had not visited Panchal. She believed.

Yudhishthir on the other hand felt relaxed seeing Aanyati in front of his eyes after almost a year. The thought of her recognising him didn't even come to his mind at that moment. He just got lost in those fierce brown orbs.

Soon his anuj Sehdev came and both left for the forest again.

After that day Aanyati got some hope that Pandavas are alive.

Guests had already started arriving in Panchal. The swayamvar was to be held after three days. Whole Panchal was decorated like a newly wed bride. Joy, colours, happiness was all what one could see. It indeed was going to be the best swayamvar in the history....

" Mama shri what is all this? You wanted me to marry that Panchali then why are you forcing me to attend that fire born Draupadi's swayamvar. " A frustrated Duryodhan entered in his mama's chamber.

" Mere bacche, calm down. Your eyes can't see what mine can" Shakuni said in his evil tone " what is the problem if you get one sister free with the other. "

" How" Duryodhan asked.

" Banje, there's a tradition in Panchal. They fullfill one demand of their jaimata without questioning. If they don't, then the king have to take exile. You will go there and will win Draupadi's swayamvar and will ask for Aanyati in your granted wish" Shakuni smirked " in this way, you will marry both the fire born and our relation with Panchal will strengthen. Beside that, Maha Mahim will be really pleased with you if you bring him his desired kulvadhu. This marriage will be our first step toward making Hastinapur a chakravarti kingdom " This is what Shakuni said but his real motive of visiting Panchal was to meet Shrikhandini - the death of his biggest enemy.

A smiled climbed up to Duryodhan's face as well. He had already removed pandavs from his way. He is having the blind support of drone and Karn. With this marriage, Bhism's support will be strengthened too. Panchal is a prosperous Kingdom which will help in his next step of becoming a chakravarti samrat. Beside all this, he will have the jagat sundari in his hands.

He had not forgotten the insult delivered to him by her. He will surely make her pay for it.

" Dushasan, prepare for our Panchal visit. Inform mitr Karn too " Duryodhan ordered leaving the chamber which now filled with Shakuni's evil laughter.

" Govind, there must be some other people who can lift that divine bow and fullfill the condition of swayamvar beside Arjun " Aanyati voiced her tension. Draupadi too became a little stiff.

" Yes sakhi, three people hold the power to lift that weapon. Me, panduputr Arjun and Angraj karn " replied Krishna.

" But Angraj is in the company of that wicked Duryodhan " Aanyati made a disgusted face.

" That is what troubles me sakhi. If he would have been at the path of dharma , I would have suggested sakhi Draupadi to consider him too " said Krishna.

" I am not considering anyone else than Rajkumar Arjun sakha " Draupadi cleared her point.

" Already in love with him " Krishna teased. Draupadi playfully hit his shoulder going away.

"What is troubling you now sakhi?" asked Krishna.

" I am just wishing for Arjun to show up at swayamvar otherwise her heart will be broken. "

" She is much more stronger than you think sakhi. She is going to pave the way for a bigger purpose. Don't underestimate her "

" I am not underestimating her sakha. She is the purest soul I know. She might be fierce in anger but her heart is of a child, curious and full of hope "

" She is Yagyaseni Draupadi, sister of Agnotri, daughter of Panchal raj Drupad, she is strong enough to put this world on fire. " Krishna assured.

" Jiji see this time your priye Subhadra have mixed chillies in my food deliberately " Dhridstdhumn shouted coming closer.

Aanyati and Krishna shook their head.

" Jiji,I haven't done anything. The chillies are to control his temper . Narayan himself wants to teach your brother a lesson " came Subhadra. Aanyati turned her gaze toward the Narayan standing with her.

" Why are you looking at me sakhi? I did nothing " Krishna made an innocent face.

" Bhadra, Dhumn, today Govind will solve your problem. Good luck Sakha" saying so Aanyati ran away from there.

" Sakhi but...." Krishna smiled cheekily turning to the two fighting monsters standing in front of him.....