After almost one day Aanyati along with her new family was about to reach Hastinapur. Panchal being a neighbouring kingdom provided early route. She was sitting in her palanquin when the loud noise of drums startled her out of her thoughts.

Typical Kurus!!

They have almost started a festival to welcome their kulvadhu. More than 100 people were standing there when she saw from her palanquin. But after her marriage she can't say they over exgrated. Her own father turned Panchal into a kingdom of gold on his daughters marriage. She can still see the gifts he had sent to Hastinapur arriving through chariots. They are not ending at all.

" Putr Yudhishthir call my daughter in law" Gandhari's voice rang in her ears as she stepped out of her palanquin. Before her feet could touch ground, a thal full of flowers was placed below her feet. She sighted for once and then continued her journey to where her husband was standing.

She didn't miss the amazed look thrown to her by people.

" Pranipat maharani " she wished and bent down to take her blessings.

" Sobhagya wati bhava putri " Gandhari placed her hand on her head.

She did her aarti along with Yudhisthir welcoming her officialy. Then Aanyati moved to Dhridrashtr who stood with a stoic expression.

" Pranipat Maharaj " he blessed her without saying anything. Aanyati too didn't expect him to bless her after she rejected his son on his face. She moved to the only person who seemed a bit happy but was hiding it behind his stern expression.

" Pranipat pita ma"

" It was my wish to have you as my kulvadhu putri" he said in his deep heavy voice " I hope you will not degrade my wish"

" Never" Aanyati answered with a soft smile and stood at a spot beside the main gate waiting for the drama to start again as Draupadi was called.

Shakuni was giving her a wicked smile while Duryodhan just glared at her once and then turned away. Aanyati smiled at Shakuni matching his wicked smile.

" Putr Arjun come forward for Aarti" Gandhari said smiling.

" She is married to we five Maharani " said Bheem.

Here we go again!!

Gandhari's thal fell from her hand. A dreading look spread on everyone's face who stood there. Gasps led their way to everyone's ears. Bhism who was smiling till now gave a disgusting look. Shakuni turned with a surprised expression toward Aanyati. She got confused what this man's obsession with her is. Duryodhan smirked at the news hiding his shock.

This can't be possible.

This is adharm!

Have you lost your mind?

I won't allow this sin.

The biggest adharmi also started calling this marriage as adharm. Aanyati just looked at her innocent sister who was trying her best to not cry. On pita mah order, everyone shut up and it was decided that further discussion will take place in sabha tomorrow morning.

Aanyati and Draupadi were led to their chamber by a dasi and Dushala. Moti and Tara followed them behind.

" Dharmraj's chamber is on the left" Aanyati said being confused as Dushala led her to right. Dushala and everyone narrowed their eyes on Aanyati.

" What?"

" How do you know where jyesth's chamber is?" Dushala looked at her in suspicion. Now it dawned upon Aanyati.

" Dushala what are you doing here? I am waiting for you all" Gandhari's stern voice changed the topic.

" Mata we were just coming" Dushala gave a look of ' I will catch you later ' to Aanyati and turned to her mother. Aanyati sighted in relief following Gandhari. Her voice and look was enough to say that she is angry.

After explaining everything to Gandhari for almost two long hours Aanyati retired to her chamber. Draupadi tried her best to remain calm throughout the explanation as Gandhari looked displeased.

Yudhishthir entered his chamber after meeting everyone and trying to explain them but all in vain. His mind was uneasy from everything although he showed nothing on his face.

" Dharmraj!" The intoxicating fragrance of daisy hit his nose before her melodious voice.

" You are still awake?" He asked sitting on the bed. Aanyati sat in front of him.

" How can I sleep without solving the internal conflicts of yours ?" Her voice was gentle. If felt like Agni Dev is gone and Devi Prakriti is activated in her. Yudhishthir smiled knowing there's nothing he can hide from this warrior wife of his.

" It's hard to solve Aanyati! My own family is disappointed with me. They are not even ready to listen to me. I have disappointed them. " Yudhishthir's voice carried those emotions which he bury inside him showing to none.

" The person who is true to his Dharma can only disappoints those who don't follow Dharma"

" Are you saying pita ma don't follows Dharma?" Yudhishthir asked with a chuckle.

" He do but his definition to Dharma is not the one you follow" her voice was calm and serene as she explained " he keeps on saying that he is bound to his Dharma but can Dharma binds anyone. It is the only way to freedom"

Yudhishthir realised what Aanyati said but prefered to discuss it later because he can't defend other's actions.

" We should sleep now" he said and Aanyati started looking for a sofa but there wasn't any.

She turned to Yudhisthir and both gave eachother a nervous smile.

" You sleep on the bed, I will sleep on floor" he suggested

" Ho!! Dharmraj! You want me to commit a sin by allowing you to sleep on floor" Aanyati placed a hand on her mouth. Yudhishthir chuckled wondering about this girl. Few moments ago she was giving the perfect definition of Dharma and now is acting like a child.

" What do you wish for?" He asked knowing she is not going to agree with him.

" This bed is big enough to adjust us both" she said and started placing pillows like a barrier in between.

" There's no need for these Aanyati! I don't move while sleeping " Yudhisthir said with a confused smile. Aanyati gave back a nervous smile and went to sleep immediately. Yudhishthir wondered about her action but then just slept without thinking much. Afterall, no one can understand what woman do and why.

It was at midnight he realised why she placed those pillows inbetween when he was engulfed in a tight hug by someone. He turned his gaze to find his wife sticking to him like a kid. Her face looked cute but her hold was really tight. Yudhishthir tried to move her once, twice and thrice but of no use.

At last he accepted his loss and let her stick to him. Although he had a hidden wish to see her face when she will wake up sticking to him. That view of her face which only he can enjoy. No one can see the warrior princess Aanyati blushing. That is something only he is allowed to see. With these thoughts he went to sleep knowing his dear wife is clinging to him.

With the first ray of sun falling on her face she woke up in her mind but didn't opened her eyes. The day is going to be hectic, she knows. Accusations will be thrown on them. No one will be there to protect them.

Her thoughts broke when she felt someone in her arms. That didn't seem like a pillow. She opened her one eye to see her Dharmraj caged in her arms. His gaze in straight to the roof without any expression.

It took her pretty good moments to realise what's happening.

" Aanyati, my body is paining now" Yudhishthir's voice made her almost jump from the bed. Her face turned red like a tomato as sweat started forming on her head. Yudhishthir enjoyed her state more than anything. He hardly tried to control his laughter. Aanyati didn't dare to meet his eyes.

" I wonder how will people react when they find the Aanyati is not able to hold someone's gaze" his laughter echoed throughout the chamber.

Aanyati ran away without replying knowing she will just stammer and say nothing.

After that incident Aanyati came in her chamber only after Yudhisthir left. Her mind went on to the future again. She stood at her balcony looking at the rising sun. Then her eyes fell on someone.

" Moti!!" She shouted " call Draupadi here right now" an idea started forming in her mind.

" Pranipat jiji" Draupadi entered her chamber in confusion.

" Draupadi! We can win this battle only when we have strong alliances and you are going to gather one" Draupadi stared at her sister in confusion. Aanyati turned her gaze to Bhism who was doing Surya pujan near Bhagirathi.

" Prove yourself Draupadi"

" How jiji?"

" That's for you to think. Now go!!" Saying so Aanyati send her to Bhism immediately praying in her mind that everything goes well.

" Jyest!!" Some voices coming out of her chamber diverted her attention.

"Vriti! ...." Moti tried to say some thing

" Let them in" Aanyati ordered.

" Pranipat bhabhi Shri" the younger four pandavas touched her feet.

" Your jyest has gone for meditation. May I help you" Aanyati asked with a smile.

They seemed hesitating at first but then started the story.

" Bhrata Bheem ate our lodoos" Nakul began. Aanyati looked at them in amusement. Did they came to complaint about this early morning? Don't they worry about what will happen in sabha?

" He ate almost all ladoos present in kitchen" Arjun said. Bheem looked like an innocent child caught on stealing. Aanyati knew he is feeling embarrassed of her. He didn't expect his anujs to complaint to me. They all seemed like Dhridstdhumn and Draupadi fighting.

Aanyati went near a table and picked up the thal of Aarti which had five ladoos in it. She handed one to all expect Bheem who didn't even look at what's happening.

Then she forwarded two ladoos in front of Bheem whose eyes sparkled with joy. He asked from his eyes if it's for him and Aanyati noded.

He took the ladoos happily and teased his anujs as he got two ladoos.

" You are the best bhabi shri" Bheem said eating those ladoos.

" Bhabhi shri this is wrong. Why did he get two ladoos even after emptying the whole kitchen?" Nakul made a sad face.

" Can you eat all the ladoos present in kitchen?" She asked Nakul who made a scared face and shook his head.

" I don't think you can eat more than one given you want to build your body. Right?" Nakul noded.

" Then I just gave the ladoos to the one who needed" Aanyati concluded as Sehdev Arjun and Bheem started laughing while Nakul made a ok! face.

They left bantering with each other like the way they came but Arjun remained behind. Before he could say something Aanyati began

" I know you are really sorry for your deed but there's no need to. All this was supposed to happen no matter how. You just played your role in it" she calmed him.

" You actually are the best bhabhi shri" Arjun smiled ear to ear and left.

Aanyati sighted after they all left. They can lift up anyone's mood in the worst, she thought. But again her attention got diverted to what's coming. She just remembered her Sakha's word closing her eyes

" Karm kro aur phal ki chinta matt kro"