I woke up in the morning but the first thing that strike my mind was the girl about baaz talking last night.

I have some of the information regarding her but After he left last night I began my intense investigation and from my very trusted sources; which Anwar claimed loyal to himself; Idiot; I got to know that she fought the war alongside his brothers and defeated Adwan Khan, the war machine.

 ASTONISHING!

and even decapitated him. STUNNING !!

I agree she must have very exceptional war skills. Afterall It was not easy to defeat Army chief of Mughals.

Now I want to witness the lioness. 

I am proud of her. She unknowingly lessened my headache by killing that bastard. Now just one is left, that rascal Anwar, I will handle him easily. I have ordered to bring her to court after Anwar's arrival. It will irk him to no extent. I know he will definitely do mistake by seeing her in court and I will just wait for right moment.

By now I have taken bath and getting ready for court. I called Baaz to share my plan with him so that he would not spoil my full proof plan with his stupidity.

Sometimes I wonder how I; so much intelligent and sharp person can have a friend like him? I mean he is so dumb! HUH! What can I do ? He is my best friend and stupid has been made Home Minister too. Just WOW! 

I would like to summon whole cabinet who gave voting in his favor and kill them personally.

"Good morning Ariz" I heard a cheerful voice. Thinking of devil, he is here.

"Good morning baaz" I greeted. 

"OH my god! When did You got to know how to use this stupid mouth of yours nicely." He said sarcastically smirking. I wished to rip this smirk off his lips by a very hard punch.

 I will do that soon. For now, control.

"The same moment you got to know that the upper section of your head has something which you can use." I replied flashing same smirk to him.

"And before you use your pea size brain so much that it left functioning as much as poor fellow was doing, I would like to tell you the main purpose why I called you here." I told him and he gave me angry look. Okay so I can proceed.

I told him the plan made by me and even warned not to interrupt it in any circumstances. He thought for some time and nodded.

"If the things got slightly unfavorable then I will not stand quietly." he declared and I nodded. I just want him at my side rest I will handle.

Guard announced arrival of Ammi jaan (mother). I smiled slightly looking at her.

"Adab ammi jaan."

"Aadab Mallika e Hind". We both wished her bowing down.

"Allah aap dono ko salamat rakhe."

"May god bless you both" she blessed us smiling. Next moment she pulled his one ear.

"Aah Aah" He screamed and I smirked waiting for the best part.

"How many times I need to tell you to call me Ammi Jaan hmm? No Shahi korma for next one week. This is your punishment." Ammi jaan declared and I was the happiest person right now. Now I will eat shahi korma seven days a week and tease the hell out of him the same way he did to me when I was punished. I was literally jumping internally.

"No No No Ammi jaan, anything but this. I beg you please." He said with puppy eyes and so soft tone almost melting ammi jaan. 

"This should be done. You did not pay any heed to my warnings now you have crossed all the limits. I will not melt with these eyes of yours." she declared. Ahha I love my ammi jaan!

"Okay but promise me you will make me shahi korma along with all my favorite dishes after this week." That bastard came up with the best option. Say no ammi jaan.

"Okay done." Said ammi jaan smiling.

Sometimes I think she love him more than me. Since childhood we got equal love from ammi jaan. He lost his mother when we were four while giving birth to his sister and sister also not able to survive. From that time he was taken care by my mother although he stayed with his father in their assigned quarter in palace but whenever he came in sight of ammi jaan she never failed to pour out her love on him

 Later we went to Bade Maulana saheb to gain more knowledge. I sighed deeply remembering the harsh past. I wish we both had not lost our Abba jaan to that battle then the present and future would have been much better and I would not have suffered much. My ammi jaan would have not suffered and everything would have been fairytale. But the reality is more cruel.

Despite being the only Shahjaada of the biggest sultanate I have to go through so much so how can I expect commoners to be living lavish life happily? I have to pave my way with so much difficulties and challenges but as soon as I stepped on the throne I promised myself that I will be providing the real facilities to my people not just fake vows. I was thinking when I heard my ammi jaan saying

"Where are you lost Ariz?"

"No, nowhere ammi jaan. Just some court matters don't worry." I assured her smiling. I was zoned out and didn't know a single thing that baaz and ammi discussed. Hopefully the talk did not concern me.

"Okay now I am leaving we shall meet in the court soon." ammi jaan left while saying Baaz tagging along trying to convince her about the punishment thing.

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Ba adab, ba mulahiza hoshiyyar, SHAHENSHA e HIND, Baadshah e Sultanate,      SHAHENSHAH MUBARIZ SULEMAN KHAN         tashreef la rahe hain!!!

The announcement sent chills sown my spine. The sense of pride, responsibility and answerability rushed into my every pore making them alive. I got goosebumps whenever I hear my own welcome to the court. I am the KING, the protector, the provider of thousands of people not the dictator, the destroyer.

Everyone bowed in front of me standing and with a quick node I took my place and signaled my announcer to initiate the court proceedings.

I got busy with thw border matters and few more matters here and there. Soon enough the waited person entered.

"Aslam walekum shahenshah!" He greeted me respectfully but I know how much of respect he has for me.

I nodded in response.

He told me about the condition of war with Rajputs, well half lie half truth. And told me about Adwan's death exaggerating the whole happenings with a lot of badmouthing about Rajputs. After completing his blabbering he sat on his allotted seat. Thankfully.

Now its time for actual play.

I signaled Shahbaaz and he worked smoothly. Soon enough I witness the most beautiful girl I have ever seen, strolling towards me. She was in her warrior cloths with braided hair. Few of the strands dancing on her face that refused to be in confinements of her braid. She was young and was looking so delicate. Her every movement was alluring. She was looking at me with those big eyes and captivated me whole just by one look. Uff ! that fierce eyes!

She said something while I was busy admiring her. Soon my not so good best friend pulled me out of her haze and introduced her as the same girl who has created the stir.

I was amused by myself, I have never been like this, looking at girls like this; NEVER. I have been offered many beautiful princess' of big empires but none of them have that aura like she has. The charm she has.

 I should not be thinking like this about her. Get the grip on you Mubariz. 

I questioned her and she was giving me answer when I saw Anwar approaching her with sword to attack her.

I looked at baaz and we both were ready to defend her if she fail. But to our surprise the little fireball defended herself so well.

I tried to maintain peace in the courtroom, well pretended to. That rascal was spitting venom and she seemed afraid but stood confident. We had few bandy words but then a minister chose to speak in his favor and taking it as positive response Anwar did what I wanted.

 I amused to see the number of traitors I was having in my court. The secret supporters of the bastard Anwar attacked the little fireball but she was unstoppable. For a moment I thought she will not be able to handle the intensity of the attack but she proved me wrong. Baaz was getting restless but I signaled him not to do anything.

She screamed Jai BHAWANI and I witnessed the most mesmerizing scene of my whole life.

Such a courage and skill at such a young age is Commendable!!

I was at loss of words looking at her.

Now it was my time to play.

"KHABARDAR jo ek kadam bhi aage badhaya to."

"Beware of anyone who takes step forward" I shouted on top of my lungs. Everyone stilled

"Sainiko, girfataar kar lijiye jinhone hamla kiya inpar hamre hukum ke bina aur taa umar ke liye kaidkhane me daal dijiye sab ko."

"Soldiers arrest those who attacked her with out my permission and put them behind the bars for whole life." I ordered and left no room for arguments.  She looked at me shocked. All the delegates who attacked her were now on their knees begging for mercy but I said what I said.

He and Maulvi sahab tried to defend but I cared less. After a long time such an auspicious time occurred and now they want me let it go? How could I? 

Soon soldiers left the courtroom with all of them and I sighed. Finally my plan worked well.

"This will be fate of those who violate the decorum of the court." I stated again looking at the left side where the women of royalty sits. I was directing my words to my dear badi ammi (aunt, father's elder brother's wife) who was happened to be mother of that rascal. She also need proper lesson soon.

Soon court proceedings initiated again and Baaz tried to make her agree for the medications but she was stubborn. She agreed after a little consoling.

Again I questioned her about her being here and she replied very confidently. The way she took her name, goosebumps rose on my body. ISHWASA PRATAP SINGH. A wave of proud rushed through my veins don't know why. She even mocked me about the backstabbing thing but I was just delighted to see that someone can speak in front of me such FEARLESSLY. 

I requested her, note the key term because I have never done this in my whole life; ammi jaan is exception; but again she is something different. Baaz and other ministers looked at me surprisingly when I talked to her politely. Yeah, I also can talk nicely bastards. Look.

She refused me but I made her agree anyhow. The disliking towards my order can be seen clearly on her face.

I have never felt this way towards any girl and never I have seen such an outstanding Sword fighting skill.

Well

 I am an exception...

 so she is!

Soon voice of Maulvi sahab pulled me out of my thoughts. "This was not the right thing to do Shahenshah. This could start conflicts among the delegates and even within family. He has a very large influence over the western section of workers as well as army unit." He negotiated.

"Its totally fine Maulvi sahab. But Don't you think you are questioning my capabilities saying so?" I exclaimed in harsh manner to shut him.

"No No Shahenshah, Please accept my sincere apologies. I was just trying to say we are in war with western people, that RAJPUTS." He said shivering.

"That's none of your concern sir. Respectfully, stay out of it." I said glaring. He sat down bowing.

"With due respect Shahenshah, that girl is Rajput princess and Anwar saheb won her in the war then how was Anwar saheb wrong in it?" He questioned me fumbling with his words and his head hung low. I glared at him but this need to be answered so that there would be no room for argument again.

"First thing is, she has not been won in the war. She was here on her own. Even she will be considered as winner as she had killed the army chief. We want justification for entering kingdom illegally and she has given satisfactory answers. I have even cross checked everything with my trusted sources and what she said was correct. Not a single lie. 

Secondly, Anwar Khan has kidnapped her from the Warfield which is clearly so disappointing. I have never expected such a show of cowardice from him. 

I think the things are crystal clear and it is our responsibility to make her reach her kingdom safely. If we consider our women as our pride and respect; then we should be respectful towards every women because she also belong somewhere. If not our then keep this in mind that she is considered as pride for her family either royal or commoner. Rivalry between the kingdoms has nothing to do with disrespecting Women. The sooner everyone understands this, the better it will be. I don't want more arguments on this topic." I exclaimed silencing the whole court.

"TAKHLIYA" I ordered and left the courtroom leaving behind everyone bowing down in my respect.

Later in the evening I met Baaz.

"The girl is fire Ariz" He exclaimed after approaching me in my meeting chamber. I chuckled at his excitement. Of course we both share almost same braincells. Mine are but more active and his are rotten.

"I have seen a very few people having such a commendable Sword fighting skill. She has just blown my mind." He continued praising her dramatically sitting next to me.

"Yes she is really skilled and very fearless." I replied in calm tone. He nodded in response.

"The main purpose why I called you is that Anwar is in prison and we both know he will not sit shut. I want you to disclose his every secret and every single thing that he was hiding. I want his every activity in detailed manner. Make sure to raid every house and places belong to him or he visited recently. We don't have much time sir, Be quick" I instructed him.

"Ji Shahenshah, I will report you till tomorrow evening" he bow down saying and left the chamber.

I also had my dinner in solace and slept.

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I was sleeping when my guard entered the chamber and told me that Shehzadi Ishwasa was there. Why she was here at this hour?

I hurriedly went out to meet and as soon as I entered she forwarded me a bracelet and said making me shocked, "I was attacked."

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