Aadhya - Strength of Pandavas

DIVISION

NOTE:- please read the chapter "RIDDLE" again when I publish as I have made some changes and I really would love it if you read it.

PANDAVAS PALACE

Vidur was in the Pandavas palace giving them the suggestion, "putra you will have to accept whatever they give even if it's less." They all agreed and Bheem asked, "but which city is big enough to be our capital?" To which Draupadi asked, "Is there A city where no one stays and where there is fear of rakshas?" Yudhisthir replied, "there is one Panchali, Khandavprasth." Hearing this Aadhya asked, "but jesth bharata there no one can live as Indradev promised Dakshak that no human will reside there, what will we do?"

Yudhishtir replied, "Aadhya we shall talk to Dakshak as we have no intention to harm them they will understand." Aadhya nodded in hopes that everything will go well. She saw everyone's concern face so she changed the topic saying, "well I'm happy thinking how pitamah and mata will now live their lives in peace there. They have gone through so much, they have sacrificed so much, now they will live peacefully and A little happier." Hearing this everyone smiled and Arjun said, "you are right Aadhya now it's their days to have A rest." Aadhya smiled more hearing this and said, "now I can't wait to see them in peace."

After talking some more they called it A day. On the other side, Bhisma slept with A heavy heart and A new responsibility that will only end with his death.

MORNING 

Aadhya just returned from her morning prayers. A maid entered and said, "Rajkumari Maha Mahim Bhisma asks permission to enter."  Hearing this Aadhya says, "let him enter." Hearing about Bhishma's arrival, Aadhya was perplexed for a moment. Composing herself she asked politely, "Pranipat Pitamah so what brought you here at this hour. I am sure it's not just to greet me. There is more in the story."

Bhisma laughed at her wording and replied, "This is what I like about you. You are always more than what meets the eye. I came here in search of some ladoos. It's the delicious smell that is reaching till outdoor corridors. So what about fulfilling our old promise? " 

Adhya looked at Bhisma with shock written all over her face "Pitamah are you serious? You want to steal ladoos at this age."

Bhisma rolled his eyes at her remark before replying "Well there is no specific age to eat ladoos and stealing it is always fun especially from our priye Bheem." Aadhya wasn't able to believe her ears. She repeated "you want to steal ladoo from Bharata bheem" in a trance. 

Bhisma looks at her with a mischievous glint in his eyes "Well I am not going to steal it you are." Adhya asked horrified "you really want me to die early? Stealing ladoo from Bharata Bheem is equal to stepping in the lion's den. But it's alright I can at least do this much for you." 

Both look at each other emotionally before going towards the royal kitchen. They were about to reach their destination when their eyes fell on Draupadi who was walking towards them with a plate full of ladoo in her hands. They were both happy about seeing their target walking towards them. Draupadi stopped looking at both of them and asked, "Pitamah Adhya, what are you both doing here?"

"Putri Draupadi we were just roaming in the corridors. Are you going somewhere?" Bhishma asked nonchalantly. Hearing the question Draupadi replies, "I was taking ladoos for Arya Bheem. Do you need anything pitamah?" seeing Bhisma nod A no Draupadi said, "then I will meet you both later."

"Sakhi, you must be tired with all the work. Why won't you rest for a while? We will take this to Bharata Bheem safely." Aadhya asked abruptly, making Draupadi stop in a halt. She was suspicious for a moment but let it pass and gave the plate to Aadhya. Aadhya and Bhisma gave each other a triumphant smile. After getting far away from Draupadi's sight, Aadhya and Bhisma went towards the garden sitting area and sat down to enjoy the ladoos.