Empire of Righteousness (When it Ends)

Chapter 201 : Kurukshetra (Part 08)

(DAY - 11)

"Pitashree," Shrutasena comes running.

Arjuna looks at Shrutasena.

"As you said, Mamashree. Kauravs have appointed Dronachaya as the new commander in chief," Shrutasena informs.

A smile plays on Krishna's lips. Both Arjuna and Dhristadhyumna look at him questionably.

"Why are you smiling, Vasudeva?" Dhristadhyumna asks.

"This is be easier now, Dhristadhyumna. Your vow will be fulfilled," Krishna says.

"Didi's vow is fulfilled," Dhristadhyumna says, "When will be mine?"

"With due time," Krishna says.

The conches blow signalling the start of the war.

Kauravs played defense today. They weren't fierce or aggressive. Soldiers are also getting used to Dronachaya's dominance.

Satanika, Prativindhya and Sutasoma ask Duryodhana and others in combat which they decline. Abhimanyu on his horse beside his brothers. The 10th day of war drilled deep into his brain. Such unique combat and fierce fight.

He was with his brothers. And the way they hold back all the Maharathi, is so astonishing!

Kauravs got the clear message how destructive Upapandavas are!

"Bhrata," Abhimanyu calls Sutasoma.

"Hmm?"

"Bhrata, when you faught with Tatshree Duryodhana, how strong is he?" Abhimanyu asks Innocently.

Sutasoma smiles a bit, "He is strong. A worthy challenge for my father."

"And for you?"

"I cannot kill him," Sutasoma answers, "Pitashree vowed for that!"

Abhimanyu looks surprised. Only because of Bheema's vow, Sutasoma faught low. That's was low?!?

Sutasoma frowns as Jayadrath is looking straight at them. For some reasons, Sutasoma finds it too unpleasant. He stares back at Jayadrath with a frown. After some time, Jayadrath's eyes met with Sutasoma and he rides away.

"Nothing too important happened Maa," Prativindhya informs his mother.

Draupadi is serving foods to her family. Her father, her brother, her husbands and children. They have finished eating and are sitting talking about the next day.

"Samrat!" a guard enters then.

"What happened?" Yudhisthira asks.

"Maharaja Duryodhana has come to meet you,"

Draupadi and Bheema shares a surprised glance. Arjuna immediately looks at his Madhav.

"He wishes to end the war today itself? He has a lot of nerves to come here," Satanika comments.

Yudhisthira stands up. Prativindhya and Sutasoma immediately follows him behind.

"Sakha," Draupadi moves closer to Krishna, "What has he came here for?"

"Come along and prepare a small snack, Krishnaa," Krishna says.

Krishna and Arjuna stands up as well following Yudhisthira.

Draupadi becomes too impatient to know so she prepares wine and fruits. Asking the maids to follow her, Draupadi hurries to her steps.

The tent in filled with tension. Duryodhana's face is ice cold. With him his old father Dhritarashtra has come. Dhritarashtra looks so broken as if someone has cut his legs and arms off.