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PRECAP- Karna found Urvi and they decided to go back home. But out of nowhere, Arjun came and challenged Karna for a battle.
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When Urvi and Govind looked at Karna-Arjun, they were nowhere to be seen. They have left the hall.

Both Urvi and Govind went outside.

Urvi met Duryodhan.

Duryodhan have been searching Urvi with Karna for six months and when he saw her, he hugged her. Finally, there expedition to search Urvi was over now. Thank God! He thought.

He also bowed to Vasudev Shri Krishna. And then spoke to Urvi.

Duryodhan- Finally we found you. Why did you left Anga so abruptly, how did you manage it, and you are in Dwarka .. of all the places... Then why didn't you write us a letter knowing you are fine? We were so worried about you. How are you?

Duryodhan asked her in one breath.

Urvi have no answer for it right now. She wanted to ask him so many things, she wanted to ask about Bhanu and kids and Radha maa and all, but she felt helpless. She holds his hand and said desperately.

Urvi- Duryodhan... Karna and Arjun are inclined to fight with each other. We have to stop them.

Karna fighting with his own brother, unbelievable. Duryodhan said exasperatedly.

Duryodhan- What?! When did Arjun come here ... And why does he want to fight with Bhrata Karna. God! This is such a tangle. Has he gone mad? Why? I don't know why??? Is suffering of my bhrata is never going to end? He has suffered so much since his childhood and till now also. When would this all end???

Urvi- I know. But let's not waste our time thinking over it. We have to find them. And stop them.

Govind spoke then. And nodded in a direction.

Govind- They are there.

They all ventured towards Karna and Arjun who were facing each other with their bows stretched.
Govind said in a firm voice.

Govind- Stop all these this instance.

Arjun looked at Shri Krishna, pranipaat him. And spoke.

Arjun- But Madhav, i have challenged Angaraj and Angaraj has accepted.

Govind stared at Arjun.

Govind- Parth, first of all you came here without warning. And then you did the thing I hadn't expected from you like challenging for the bride. And then you challenged Angaraj for no reason. And even took your guru's name in vain. Do you know the consequences?

Arjun nodded.

Arjun- I don't want the bride. Either Angaraj will take his word for calling me a kid or... The world will know who's the best.

Govind then looked at Karna.

Govind- And you Angaraj?

Karna greeted Govind. But said with an edge, as if chiding Arjun.

Karna- I won't take my word back. You can see yourself how childish is his talking. If It's the hearty wish of Prince Arjun to have a battle with me then so be it, I'm a warrior. And if he wishes to withdraw now, fine with me.

Arjun denied saying I'm also a warrior and won't back out.
Govind asked Karna.

Govind- And you know the consequences?!

A pause. A hesitation. Karna didn't say anything, just gave a tiny nod of his head.

Govind pondered over all and said firmly to both of them.

Govind- I'm giving you two days... Only two days to resolve whatever issues you two have. Talk or battle. It's upto you both. But I will suggest you talk first. If not... You know the rules of battle, it will start after sunrise and end before sunset. Your time will start from tomorrow morning and ends day after tomorrow's sunset. Whatever the result, both of you will honour it for good.

Both of them nodded.

Govind- Parth, the guest room of yours would have been readied. Will see you later. I need a word with them.

Arjun nodded and left.

Before Govind can speak anything, Urvi and Duryodhan went to Karna and insisted that he shouldn't battle with Arjun. That it's not right. The consequences would be dire and everyone has to suffer from it. They even begged him not to fight with Arjun.

Karna looked at them quizzically. They are behaving odd and horrified.

Karna- What is it? What happened to you two? Are you hiding something from me?

Both Urvi and Duryodhan blanched. When nobody said anything, he asked again.

Urvi's eyes watered. She said with a tremble.

Urvi- You promised me that you will never leave me.

Karna understood her inner tumult.

Karna- Who said I'm leaving you? I'm here with you.

Urvi- Then why are you fighting with Arjun? Like you said Arjun is a kid, he's an obstinate but innocent kid. Forgive him, Karna.

Duryodhan- We have enough battle in these six months, Mitra. Leave all these and let's go home.

Karna said calmly.

Karna- Maybe the final battle have yet to come.

Duryodhan- Nonsense. We are going home and that's final.

Karna- Only two days Mitra. And then everything will be fine.

Duryodhan- Nothing will be fine. Nothing. Don't fight with Arjun?

Duryodhan was losing his patience. He doesn't know how to convince Karna. Because everytime he insisted,Karna was there to pacify him. But he had no idea how to deal with Karna's stubbornness.

Karna- Mitra, return home. And take Urvi with you. I will come after two days.

Duryodhan- Why are you so hellbent on fighting with Arjun? Do you know what will happen???

Karna asked casually.

Karna- what will happen???

Duryodhan didn't know what to say to him. His patience got it's limit. Losing his patience, he abruptly spoke in a desperate tone.

Duryodhan- How are you going to face Kunti kaakishree when she will know that her two sons are fighting with each other for no reason???

Urvi- Duryodhan! No!

God! What had he said. Urvi looked at Duryodhan in horror. Karna looked at them stupified.

Duryodhan himself was shocked at what he has said. He couldn't make his eyes on Karna. When he looked at Karna, he saw that Karna was equally shocked.

Karna- what did you say??

Duryodhan- I... I didn't say anything. Forget about it. Let's go home.

Duryodhan turned to leave. But Karna hold his arm and asked in a raised voice.

Karna- What did you say, Duryodhan?

It was the first time when Karna has called Duryodhan by his name, and the authority by which he said didn't leave any space to let them know who is the big brother.

Apprehensively, Duryodhan said in a quick voice when Karna shook him a little.

Duryodhan- I know you are the 'Jyesta Kaunteya'.

Urvi couldn't think what to make of the situation. She was standing there spellbound.

God! What have they done. They were trying to stop Karna and Arjun fighting with each other but now the situation has gone out of control.

Karna took his hand away from Duryodhan's arm.

Karna asked in a hollowed voice.

Karna- Who told you?

Duryodhan was equally confounded that what he has done. Now was not the time for all these.

And he couldn't told Karna that Urvi had told him. He would felt betrayed.

Duryodhan just looked at Urvi to how to control the situation, but she has no idea at all.

Karna asked again a little bit fiercely.

Karna- How do you know about it????

Duryodhan, for the first time was scared. The extent to which he loves Karna made him scared that he might not lose Karna. It was like living in a nightmare. He had known it for almost half a year now that Karna is his brother and he had to hide the fact and his feelings about it. But even it was slipped out from his mouth, he didn't want to take his words back.

Duryodhan swallowed and spoke hoarsely.

Duryodhan- It doesn't matter. The truth is you are my bhrata and that's that. Nobody can change the truth.

Karna looked at Urvi. And he saw in her eyes that she also already know about it.

Karna- Urvi? You too.

Urvi was lost. And her silence told him everything.

Karna- I have felt that you were little bit worried when we last met before all these. I was waiting that some day you will trust me enough that you will tell me what had made you worried ... But this... This, I don't know what to say.

Urvi was crying.

Urvi - Karna, I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I couldn't have told you.

Karna was angry. He took a deep breath and said.

Karna - Fair enough. We will talk about it later. And no single word about it with anyone else.

Duryodhan - But ..

Karna raised his palm. And said in a voice that didn't hide his pain.

Karna - Please, later. I need to calm myself down before I regret saying anything.

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