Yudhisthir returned from his Surya pujan just to find his crown being missing. He looked here and there in search of his crown but of no avail.

" Kalyani!" He called Anayati hoping she would know where his crown is. But to his surprise, Anayati entered wearing his crown on her head and a smirk on her face. Yudhisthir watched her in amusement as she took slow steps as Yudhisthir do in Sabha toward him.

" Mahamantri!" She shouted startling Yudhisthir. He looked here and there and then pointed at himself asking 'me?' Over which Anayati noded " what's the topic for today's discussion?"

Yudhisthir thought for a moment and then cleared his throat " Maharaj! There are some rumours that the princess of Panchal is behind you. She is impressed by you valour and wants to marry you" he said suppressing his laughter. Anayati gave him a ' seriously ' look before continuing.

" That's a great opportunity for me mahamantri, afterall the great princess of Panchal is behind me. I must talk to her" she said helding her head high just the way Yudhisthir do. This time he could not control his laughter.

" Mahamantri! Is there something to laugh about?" She asked with same authority.

" Panchali! Give me my crown back. Sabha is about to start" he said with a smile on his face.

" If you want the crown" She smiled mischievously " then catch me" saying so she started running in the chamber laughing heartedly. Her anklets creating a melody hard to resist. Yudhisthir chased Anayati as she ran from their chamber to the snanghar carrying his crown on her head.

" I see! You are in really fun mode today priye" Yudhisthir said taking slow steps toward Anayati who stood at the edge of a pool. Once Yudhisthir got assured she is not moving, he leaped to her side but she shifted to her side resulting in Yudhisthir landed in the pool all drenched.



Anayati's laughter filled the environment soon. Yudhisthir in revenge started throwing water at Anayati. In order to run away, she moved but slipped and landed in the pool with Yudhisthir.

Now it was Yudhisthir's time to laugh. He slowly swam near her, engulfing her in his strong arms.

" Now you are caught my dear maharani" he said placing his hands on her waist. Anayati's chest was heaving up and down furiously. Her long curls falling on her face enhancing her beauty to divine level. " You must get punishment now" he whispered huskily near her ear. His lips brushing her ear lobe sending shivers down her spine.

" Dharmraj.." her voice turned weak as she hugged Yudhisthir hiding her flushered state. Yudhisthir seized the moment by kissing on her nape slowly. Each kiss making butterflies erupt in Anayati's stomach. His every move making her loose her senses.

" Jiji!" Three voices came at the same time. Anayati immediately threw Yudhisthir in water and turned around to see Valandhra, Draupadi and Karenumati standing there with hands on their eyes.

" We will come later" Valandhra said dragging Draupadi and Karenumati away with her who were not ready to leave. Their smiles showing they have seen everything. Somehow Valandhra dragged them out leaving behind an immensely embarrassed Anayati and a shameless Yudhisthir who was laughing at her state.

" See your face priye! You don't look any less than a tomato" Yudhisthir teased as Anayati climbed out of the pool with Yudhisthir behind her .

She started drying her clothes when a crown got placed near her feet.

" This crown is not worth to be placed on your head maharani. It suits near your feet like my head" Yudhisthir's words carried immense devotion which for once shook Anayati.

She immediately picked the crown up and made him stand " don't make me sin by placing your head's shine in my feet dharmraj" she placed the crown on his head securely . " Your place is in my heart not in my feet" she said placing his hand on her chest.

A small smile tugged his lips as he saw his beloved wife's devotion towards himself.

In Hastinapur -

Bhism had called for a highly educated rishi- Sudesh to keep an account of his family. He himself narrated till date event to him and then entrusted him to write untill he die. Bhism wanted to secure his lineage till eternity. He called all his family members in the sabha to help Sudesh.

Sudesh sat in the sabha asking questions to improve his work. He started from King Kuru then reached Satyavati about whom Bhism narrated. Then he covered Kashi kanya Ambika, Ambalika, Gandhari, Kunti, Madri and now was writing about the new generation.

" Who is your eldest kulvadhu Gangaputra?" He asked writing something.

" My eldest kulvadhu " Bhism's voice roared as if he is proud of his daughter in law. His face held high as he spoke in front of the sabha " she is Agni suta, one born out of fire, Agnotri, she is fierce and bold just like the fire, her gaze can burn anyone, she is Prakriti putri, part of nature, Vriti, her face carries the calmness of nature, she is Drupad suta, Drupad nandini, Drupad putri, Draksha, she is Panchal kumari Panchali she is Dharmraj's priye Dharmrani, Yudhisthir sangini, one born with pre written destiny she is Anayati. " Bhism went on praising her as the whole sabha listened awe Kunti and Gandhari too held amazed look listening to Bhism. He is not the person who says anything or praise anyone and if he is praising some one then that person is worth it. But one particular person was not happy listening to all this.

Shakuni dragged his bhanja Duryodhan out of the sabha to his chamber.

" What happened mama shri? Why you dragged me here? I also wanted to listen about my bhabhi shri's beauty " he said smirking, his eyes glowing with lust.

Shakuni gave him a sugar coated smile" mere murkh bhanje, this is not the time to listen about her beauty. This is the time to spread your glory so that she herself comes to you "

Duryodhan raised his eyebrow asking what he actually means.

" That elusive Agni suta will not rest untill Indrprast becomes an independent kingdom and that Vasudev too is with her. We must plan something to stop them, otherwise Hastinapur will become a sub ordinate of Indrprast soon " shakuni's words carried the weight which Duryodhan understand properly.

" But what should we do now mama shri? Panchal is already their supporter, Kambhoj, Kunti bhoj and Madr as well. And now Kashi along with Chedi too. They are making ties throughout the Aryavrat. Dwarka is already in their support and from that Vidarbh as well. How are we supposed to stop them?" Duryodhan's words were true and hard to digest. It made Shakuni remember what all they have lost.

" There's a lot of kingdoms which are still remaining bhanje. Sindhu will soon become our alliance, Magadh is our next target, Gandhar is already with you. North is yours, so will be east. We have to focus on South and west. " Shakuni calculated every possibility before saying" soon you will be marrying Kashi kumari Bhanumati "

" WHAT??!?!" Duryodhan shouted his lungs out" are you mad mama shri?" His wounds hurted more. Shakuni made him remember how Kashi disrespected him " Kashi has disrespected us by making Bheem their jai mata and now you want me to marry their "

" Mere bacche! Don't get blind in your ego. We must use our brain here. That Kashi kanya Bhanumati likes you. I have seen her stealing glances of yours. She is a fool to fall for your appearance. And she is Kashi's elder princess. If she marries you, then Kashi will be bound to support us " Duryodhan seemed to understand his mama's point now.

" But before making alliance in Kashi, we have to conquer Dwarka " Shakuni closed his one eye thinking deeply.

" How?" Asked Duryodhan totally confused. Krishn will never make any alliance with Hastinapur at any cost.

" Go and make mahabali Balram your teacher bhanje. Show him how dedicated and worthy you are. Learn mace battle from him"

" What will happen with that?" Duryodhan asked clearly confused of his mama's plan.

" That will be revealed soon my dear bhanje. You just follow what I say and soon you will be ruling entire Aryavrat " Shakuni completed his sentence smirking evily. Duryodhan left the chamber to cool his mind.

" Soon, soon you will beg for forgiveness Panchali. You dared to challange me, fight with me in my own game " he chuckled bitterly" soon you will become my puppet and help me destroy this Kuru samrajya "

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