Ramayan: Untold Romance

14. The Rare Rage of Raghav

'What is that suppose to mean?' Bharat asked in a weak voice. Urmila just stared at the ground and handed him the note Lakshman left. Before Bharat could even catch hold of the parchment Ram quickly snatched it. His eyes scanned the piece of paper and turned red and teary in the process. Ram threw it on the ground and fumed angrily. Angrily was an unusual adverb for Ram..it was mostly used for Lakshman, Shatrughan, Urmila, Mandavi, Bharat sometimes even Sita and Shrutkirti. But Ram was known for never losing his temper. While everyone was trying process the change in his behavior... Shrutkirti picked up the note and read it out loud for everyone. Till the time she finished reading her own voice was breaking.
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Bharat- Oh what does he think of himself? Who does he thinks he is? That he can do whatever he wants. Just write some stupid note and leave. And what does he plan to do? What does he thinks he will do? Kill the entire army. Kill everyone. Is that even possible? Is it possible?

Mandavi- You're repeating yourself, you know?

Bharat- You're repeating yourself. You're repeating yourself.

Mandavi- Oh shut it. There is nothing to fuss over about.

Bharat- There is nothing to fuss over about? My brother's life is in danger. I am allowed to be worried.

Mandavi- Well he is not your brother alone. I am worried too. Everyone is worried infact, but you seems to be the only going crazy.

Bharat- Oh wait. Are YOU, the angry goddess, telling ME to calm down?

Shrutkirti- Oh stop it. You both are just angry right now. But that doesn't mean you will fight like this ok? Leave that to Laksh and Urmi.

Sita- But they are right. How could he just leave like this.

Shrutkirti- Sita di! This discussion is going to lead us to nowhere. We will just waste our time and create unnecessary conflict. We should instead go behind Laksh Bhaiya.

Shatrughan- We? Are you out of your mind? Do you even know how dangerous-

Shrutkirti- Yes I do know. I am well aware of the dangers. But I still insist on going after him because Laksh Bhaiya must haven't gone far. This way we can stop him in time.

Mandavi- And what if we don't reach in time? Won't we all be in trouble then?

Shrutkirti- Isn't that better than only one of us being in trouble.

Ram- Shrutkirti is right. We should go after him. Now.

Shatrughan- But bhaiya. Is it safe for all of us to go?

Shrutkirti- Yes! The more the merrier.

Shatrughan- But-

Shrutkirti- We all are coming Shatrughan. Thats final. Now let's not waste our time. Let's go.

Shatrughan- That was really brave and unexpected of you.

Shrutkirti- *blush* Umm...well. I can be shy and fierce according to the situation I guess.

Shatrughan- That's...that's great you know.

Mandavi- Oh Lovey-dovey part two. Chalna hai ki nahi [English translation: Coming or not.]

Shatrughan- Ofcourse. Right behind you.
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While Ram tightened his bowstring Shatrughan grabbed all the daggers he could...both his and Laksh's. Bharat was sent to get the horses ready and get a handy map of the place. Meanwhile Sita packed some herbal medicines and berries. Mandavi was complaining about how it was unfair that girl's skirts didn't have waistband to keep a sword. In the end She had to tie a dupatta with the sword around her waist. Shrutkirti was ready with a backup plan in case anything goes wrong...and a backup plan b and plan c, plan d as well...at last she had to stop making more plans as she was out of alphabets.