Rajeshwari was standing in the balcony of her chamber immersed in her thoughts. She might play strong saying she don't care but deep down she do care. She don't have any doubt on her marriage with Vishwa but she wants her mother to be with her at the most important day of her life.

" Don't stress yourself this much sakhi" an enchanting voice fell on Rajeshwari's ears.

" Vasudev!! " She sighted " people are right when they say your mere presence is enough to soothe someone"

" My presence have nothing to do with it sakhi, people's belief on me calm them" he answered playing with a mor phank in his hands.

" Since when I became your sakhi Devaki Nandan?"

" The moment you wanted someone to rely on " he answered with an enchanting mischevious smile.

Meanwhile from the end of the corridor, Aanyati saw what Krishna is doing from yesterday night. He himself is visiting everyone and is calming their heart. A small smile adorned her lips. Now she can relax given Krishna is here.

Today the auspicious function of haldi is going to take place with mendhi afterwards and sangeet at night.

Everything felt smooth going except for some particular guests from Hastinapur. Aanyati would often find Duryodhan or Shakuni gazing at the palace like they want it. Although it's there only until Indrprast become independent. Shakuni seems well aware of Krishna's plan to make Indrprast independent and so is working on his wicked plans.

" Bhabhi shri!!" Sehdev's voice made her come out of her trance. " Why are you standing here like this? Haldi is about to start please be there" Aanyati nodded heading toward the hall where function was going on. But her mind worked on the internal politics only.

The function was on it's full swing. Bride and groom side were seperated by a thin veil. Aanyati could see both the sides from where she was standing. On one side all the ladies were applying haldi on Rajeshwari like it will hurt her if they applied more of haldi and on the other side, the festival of Holi was being celebrated. Every male present there had haldi on their face and body, this included Duryodhan, Shakuni, Yudhisthir and.... pita ma?? Aanyati could not believe her eyes finding pita ma all drenched in haldi.

Yudhisthir was hell bent on taking revenge of his marriage. Nakul and Sehdev helped him professionally. Duryodhan though held an emotionless face but deep down he was enjoying. Shakuni didn't actually seem like enjoying though. Aanyati took the initiative of turning the bride's side haldi a bit cheerful.

Soon a whole bucket of haldi was poured on Rajeshwari's head. All the ladies gasped in horror seeing what's going on. Then the culprit stepped in with a cheeky smile.

" Aanyati!!"

" Jiji!!"

" Haldi mubarak ho Rajeshwari jiji" she said with a smile.

" You are gone now Vriti" Rajeshwari said throwing a fist ful of wet haldi on Aanyati who dodged it perfectly. But the haldi landed on Draupadi's face who in turn threw haldi on Devika, Devika targeted Moti and Moti Vijaya. In the same cycle, the whole bride side turned into a battlefield with haldi being used as weapon. Laughter was all what one could hear.

" Moti! Jiji is still safe from haldi!!" Draupadi turned everyone's attention to Aanyati who didn't wasted a single moment to run away with a whole group of royal ladies following her.

She hid behind a wall trying to calm her breath. Suddenly some haldi came flying to her face but she dodged it. She saw a haldi drenched Yudhisthir in front of her.

" Dharmraj!!??" Aanyati shouted in surprise.

" This isn't fair Maharani. Everyone is drenched in haldi and you are safe" saying so he moved toward her caging her between the wall and his hands.

" Well, it might not be fair but now you don't have anymore haldi" Aanyati smirked but her smirk died when Yudhisthir smirked.

In a second Yudhisthir's face was touching Aanyati's. Their cheeks brushing each other. Yudhisthir in no time made Aanyati yellow in haldi. Aanyati was too stunned to even react. It's not like she didn't like it, but she was not expecting this.

Yudhisthir chuckled seeing his effect on Aanyati.

Soon the function ended as everyone retired to bath and change. The function of mendhi started afterwards. All the ladies had beautiful patterns made on their hands. Draupadi who too was having mendhi on her hands went near a table to drink water but her mendhi was still wet. She made a sad face and was about to return when a glass appeared in front of her.

There stood the great archer Arjun holding the glass of water for Draupadi. She drank the water while a red hue spread on her face.

" Owaowao" Nakul's interference made the couple come out of their dream land. Arjun groaned in frustration. This anuj of his never let him have some private time with his wife. He threw the glass at Nakul who dodged it but it hit directly Shakuni who was standing below the balcony. The trio backed off to save themselves just to encounter Bhism and Aanyati.

They gulped in fear but it soon turned into laughter when Bhism and Aanyati started laughing whole heartedly.

Rest of the functions went well too. After million of years, such happiness was seen on the barren land of Indrprast. Dancing, singing, laughter echoed throughout the palace. Even Duryodhan seemed enjoying all the functions forgetting his enmity. Although Bheem stayed a bit aloof but he was more focused on sweets then anything else.

Finally the day of marriage came. Rajeshwari was clad in her wedding attire, so was done with Vishwa. Both the sides didn't miss a single second to tease the couple.

With the holy chanting of mantras the wedding began.

" Call bride's parents for kanyadan" the head priest announced. Rajeshwari held a grave look. An official letter was sent by Yudhisthir to Kambhoj Naresh inviting him to his daughter's marriage but he denied saying he don't have any daughter named Rajeshwari. Her eyes watery. Just then Kunti stepped forward and gave her hand in Vishwa's . Rajeshwari was too stunned to say anything as all she did was to look at Kunti with admiration.

" I am warning you Vishwa! My daughter should never cry because of you and if she did then you will be out of Indrprast" Kunti warned playfully making others chuckle as well.

The wedding ended afterwards with Vishwa taking vows along with Rajeshwari.

And now it was the time of Rajeshwari to go from a embarassing torcher as she was taken to dress for her nuptial night. The torcher session began with Aanyati and Draupadi and ended with Devika. Rajeshwari's face shined like a freshly plucked tomato when the ladies left her in Vishwa's chamber.

Vishwa too was on his way to the chamber after successfully running from Nakul and Sehdev who seemed to teach him a lot more than required. He smiled remembering that his wife is waiting for him but his smile died soon finding Yudhisthir and Arjun standing in front of his chamber with a smirk.

" Yudhisthir! Arjun! " Vishwa smiled nervously.

" Arjun should we rob him directly or should we put our demands one by one" asked Yudhisthir

" I prefer the first option jyest"Arjun smirked stepping forward. But before he could reach Vishwa the sisters - Draupadi and Aanyati came who practically dragged them out from there. Vishwa sighted in relief as his way got clear.

An tensed Bheem entered his jyest's chamber when everyone went to sleep.

" Jyest!"

" Bheem! What happened? Why are you here at this time?" Yudhisthir asked being equally worried.

" Kashi is under attack and they have asked for help from us. It can be a really good way to gain alliance" Bheem reasoned.

" Before gaining alliance we should think about saving Kashi anuj. Kashi is the home of our grandmothers. We have to protect it" said Yudhishthir " but whom should we send there"

" Jyest! Arjun has just returned from an expedition and I don't want Nakul or Sehdev to face trouble , they are already doing there best to develop Indrprast. If you allow, I myself wish to go "

Yudhisthir was really proud of his anuj. He gave Bheem a tight hug" Vijay bhava "

" And return soon. My ladoos are waiting for you " Aanyati came from behind with a thal of Aarti and some ladoos. Bheem's face lit up.

" Bhabhi shri! You are the best " Bheem said picking up all the ladoos.

Next day was a bit gloomy one. The guests from Hastinapur left along with Kunti. Kunti insisted on taking Devika with her who agreed happily. Bheem left for the war as well. Krishna too left saying, he will return soon when they will require him. Nobody payed attention to his remark except Aanyati who understood where Krishna is pointing at.

Pandavas although a bit sad tried their best to cheer others mood. With time everything came on track. Yudhisthir and Arjun got busy in politics, Nakul in village matters, Sehdev in his books (and someone else) , Vishwa in Rajeshwari and Yuyutsu in training to avoid Moti's thoughts who was still ignoring him......