"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away." ~ Arjun

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Arjun POV

"Arjun... where are you ? Arya !" Subhadra called out as she was walking through the corridors of the palace.

"I am here Subhadra. What's the matter ? Why are you so tensed ?" I asked coming out of the chamber.

"Arya ! You are here. I have been looking for you everywhere ! Yes, I am tensed. You know why ?" she asked crossing her hands.

I shook my head.

"Because it's so late and you haven't had your dinner yet !" she said her voice raising a little.

"Oh.... this is it. I was scared. Come let's go for dinner" I said trying to escape from her but she pulled me back by my hands.

"I am not going to spare you today Arya. Today, you will get a nice dose from me. You are least bothered about your health ! How will this go ?" she said.

I stood there helplessly frowning like a child. I noticed that a few maids were staring at us looking amused.

"Subhadra ! We will go into our room now and talk. I am feeling a little drowsy. I also have to practice archery tomorrow morning" I said trying to pull her inside.

"No way Arya ! I am not coming anywhere. And what did you say, practice ? If you skip your food like this, tomorrow instead of the target, all you will be able to see is laddoos and parathas !", she said completely missing the intention behind his words.

"Oh my Subhadra ! I will never forget to eat anymore. Even if a war is going on, in between I will make sure I eat properly. Okay ?" I said smiling at her.

"Hmm... that's good. Hope you will follow what you say !" she said with a merry gleam in her eyes.

"So shall we go inside ?" I said pointing towards our chamber.

"You go, I'll come !" she said walking away. I sighed and went into our chamber. I saw my Gandiv lying on the table and sat on the nearby chair. I saw Subhadra enter with a plate of food in her hands, her eyes filled with motherly affection.

"Here you go !" she said handing me the plate which I happily accepted. I was hungry but I was busy with some administrative work. I was eating hurriedly and my throat choked.

I began coughing badly and she immediately patted my back giggling. I was better now and smiled at her looking embarrassed.

"Arya ! What all you do? Are you a kid ? At least eat properly" she said taking the plate from me. I nodded. She ruffled my hair and walked out of the chamber to go to the kitchen. She returned after sometime.

"What took you so long ?" I asked concerned.

"Nothing ! I had dinner, so I was delayed !" she said smiling at me.

"You did not eat as well ?" I asked to which she shook her head.

"Sorry ! But I was held up with some important work" I said in a guilty tone.

"No problem. All you need to do is to take care of yourself Arya. I will automatically be fine then" she said smiling and walked away to change her clothes.

I smiled and whispered to myself -

"Dear Mother ! We never miss you in Indraprasth. Thanks to my Panchali and my Subhadra !"
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Narrator's POV

"Now what do we do ?" Nakul's voice brought Arjun to the present.

Gandhari - Let's ask our spies to get some clue. Meanwhile, all of you please take some rest. All of you look so tired. Don't worry, nothing will happen to my daughter.

Vidur - Son Arjun ! Please hand me the scroll. I will try to find out who has sent this.

Arjun did so and everyone leave the assembly hall.
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Subhadra POV

I thought about the plot so much but I couldn't really make up my mind so as to what was the idea. I looked up as the door slammed open and my dear brother entered with a devilish smile on his face.

"Greetings Bhadrae !" he said.

"Will you never change Brother Shishupal ?" I asked him, irritation filled in my tone.

"You're really clever. Why should I change ?" he asked smirking. I shook my head and looked away with disgust.

"Subhadrae ! I know what you are thinking ! About the plan right ?" he asked and I could not help but nod.

"Well.... I won't reveal much about our plan. But by this we will create a tiff between the two friendly kingdoms of Indraprasth and...." he stopped looking at me.

"And ?" I repeated. He did nothing but extended a peacock feather he had in his belt.

"Dwarka !" I exclaimed and he began laughing mercilessly.

"This cannot and should not happen !" I said to myself.

"This is what is going to happen dear !" he said making me tremble.

"Now go to sleep Subhadra ! We will meet soon" he said leaving.

"Bratashri ! I can't handle all this anymore. Please come fast !" I said clutching onto the feather. Soon, sleep took over me and I gave in.
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Narrator's POV

In Dwarka:-

A man rode his horse and walked upto the assembly hall where the king was having a discussion with his ministers.

"Oh King ! We have received a letter from Prince Arjun" he said handing it over to the minister. The minister read the letter and his expressions changed.

Balram - What's the matter ? Please read it out for all of us.

The minister hesitantly started -

To King Balram,

If you want your dear sister to remain safe and happy, I want you to surrender your kingdom and your crown to the king of Indraprasth, my elder brother Yudhishthir.

He is much more capable of this throne. If you act otherwise by playing some tricks with your dear little brother Madhav, the result will be miserable.

Don't forget your dear sister is under our control.

Yours truly,
Arjun.

"What ! What is all this nonsense !"  Balram got up screaming. The whole assembly was shaken. The minister calmly tried to calm him down.

"This is why I wanted Subhadra to marry Duryodhan. He's my student and would never even think about harming her. But now Arjun !" he roared .
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