It was the next day.....

Ira knew very well that Shrutakrit was a talented Prince with great sword skills... Not to mention his military mind...

Ira didn't have any combat skills... She just had to protect her father because of the promise made to her by her mother...

Senapati-" Rajkumari! The prince in here! He isn't ready to talk! And the crown prince has sent something!"

The senapati gave Ira a box... She opened it to find a finger which has a ring....

The box fell from her hand in fear... It was Banveer's finger... That ring was made by her... She immediately covered her mouth... Her legs felt weak and her body was trembling....

Ira -" No no no.... This is way too gruesome than I imagined... I can't!"

Shardu's Darbar...

Shrutakrit got past the main gaurds very easily... He arranged the soliders in two flanks .... The left side toke over the main guards while the right flank followed him in ....

The right flank divided themselves in four equal divisions... The flank followed by Shrutakrit were supposed to check the Darbar and the underground... The other three searched the three floors....

Everything was going like Shrutakrit had planned...

He was in the Darbar.... Ofcourse covered in his enemy's blood....

He shouted-"SHOW YOURSELF YOU COWARD KING! GET OUT OF THESE WALLS WHICH YOU ARE USING AS YOUR SHEILD! I HAVE PROMISED MY BROTHER THAT I WILL BRING TO HIM EVEN IF I HAVE TO FACE YAMRAJ! SHOW YOURSELF!"

His eyes filled with range...

Earlier .....

Shrutakrit was busy with welcoming the guests... He was immensely happy that his nephew had inherited his sister in law's looks rather than his brother's....

Everyone were appreciating him due his intelligence they were able to tackle Banveer earlier....

He was standing looking at his younger brother Shrutakarm who was enjoying with his wife ....

He wasn't jealous but he felt the need of having a partner... His thoughts were interrupted... Prativindhya placed his hand on his shoulder...

He pulled him in a corner...

Shrutakrit-" Jhest is there something you want me too Do? Decorations? Guards? Guests?"

Prativindhya-" It something much more important... I want you to get that King Shardu to my feet!"

Shrutakrit-" What? Jhest I don't understand! I thought Shrutakarm told you to send kumar Banveer's body to them so that they can criminate him?"

Prativindhya-" I agree... But I am not done yet... Don't you see Chitra is still weak... Vatsala is bedridden... This is all because OF HIM! I can't stay silent.. I want you to get him! I will chop his head and hang it in his own Kingdom... No one will dare bother us ever again... Take this box it contains Banveer's finger and a ring... This shall make it clear that we aren't approaching peace!Tell me Anuj will you do this?  "

Shrutakrit-" Jhest I take this as an order! I will definitely do it!"

Prativindhya flashed a smile at him... He hugged him before bidding him a farewell...

Back to present...

Ira eyed at him... She was on the topmost floor... She immediately went to her chamber and disguised herself as a warrior...

The soliders thought it isn't a good idea...

Ira-" Please take Pitashree to a safe place I will try to keep Kumar in a combat as long as I can!"

Senapati-" But Kumari!"

Ira-" Please just leave..."

The senapatis did as they were told... They started their journey by taking the king out from the back gate...

Shrutakrit made his way to the fourth floor... The stairs were like a waterfall of blood... There were bodies lying everywhere...

He caught a sight of the king going before he could skillfully jump out of the window a sword blocked his way...

Ira didn't hesitate... She gave his chest a wide cut... Shrutakrit fell down it was unexpected... He noticed the person didn't have warrior skills and his/her push wasn't hard...

Shrutakrit thought once again... Banveer was dead... The princess couldn't fight so was this Madhur?

He didn't give it a second thought... Without hesitation he assumed the warrior was a boy and threw his sword... It Pierced Ira near her chin...

Her face garment was slightly loose... She lost the hold of her sword panic toke over her ...

Shrutakrit took the opportunity he placed a kick on her stomach... Ira didn't get a moment to recover... She fell on her face... Her face garment was loosened...

Shrutakrit was about to behead her she turned around... Revealing her silky hair her cheek had slightly swelled and her hand automatically went to her stomach which was aching....

Shrutakrit took back his sword... He stared at her... He had never seen her so close before...

Just than he realised he had hurted a girl a lady? The sword fell from his hand... He immediately touched her cheek, his parents teachings hadn't taught him this....

Shrutakrit-" Oh my! Oh no! I- I apologise! I assumed you were a boy another warrior...I"

Ira-" It-it's fine Kumar... You... You are doing your dharma as... As a brother.. and m-me as a daughter... Fight m-me."

Ira slowly got up... Her right hand still on her stomach... She tried concentrating on her Target..she picked her cutter...

Shrutakrit couldn't fight with a girl... Ira tried balancing herself... She felt an urge to cough... She coughed out some blood...

Shrutakrit immediately caught hold of her... Ira's breathing was unnatural.

Shrutakrit-" SENAPATI GET THE KING I WILL TREAT THE RAJKUMARI!"

He sent the most skillful soliders to get Shardu... Ira looked at him... She wondered why would he still help her? Wasn't she the enemy's daughter?

Shrutakrit-" Don't worry Rajkumari..."

He delicately touched her face...

Shrutakrit-" I have some herbs which can heal you... But duty calls me back to Indraprastha... I "

Ira couldn't hear him anymore...

"Need"

"To "

Ira-(thought-" Can't stay awake...")

"Take you"

"To"

Ira-(thought-" Mata I am so sorry... This daughter whose birth you always wished for... Couldn't protect your love.. I -I am so sorry...)

"Indraprastha "

That was the last word she heard before dozing of into deep thoughts....

[Double Update! Next chapter we would be concentrating on Ira and Shrutakrit! They didn't have a good start! But let's see if Shrutakrit can cover up his actions! Stay tuned!]