Chapter 22 BStars that guide
Megha clicked his tongue, tasting the blood from the cut inside his cheek and wiped his sweaty brow, before looking up at the figure that towered above him. Those eyes were acid green, seething in anger like a vicious serpent. For a moment he anticipated another blow, when none came, rolled to his side and jumped back to his feet, shaking hair off his eyes. His jaw still ached from where Sanskar's knuckles had found it and Megha was sure he would be seeing a bluish bruise by the dawn.
"Wasn't I clear enough when I said, take her home? His tone if possible was more venomous than the blow, instead of facing him he turned away from Megha, hands still fisted and breathing heavily. "And you brought her here? To this pit of flesh eaters?
"I told her treating a Vajra could possibly cost me my life, Megha chuckled completely unfazed by the accusation and almost got rewarded with another blow. "Watch it, your highness, he added with bitter sarcasm. "The tournament seems to suck out your knightly qualities.
"I should have known better than to trust a nomad, Sanskar shook his head and sat down massaging his forehead.
"for your kind information, bit out Megha. "I took her to Mohan. She decided to stay back.
"I told you to take her away at whatever cost.
Both sighed exasperated and turned away from each other.
"I know why you want her out of here, Megha started after a pause, choosing his words carefully. "Personally I'm not a fan of this place either.
"Pratula is going to turn her into his pawn, Suvanna won't take it lightly.
"That is why you should let her play her own cards, Megha replied, handing him the goblet of the bitter brew he brought along. "No one should know she is here for you.
"Is she now? The green of his eyes darkened.
"Yes. He said shortly. "So stay away from her.
"Tell me something Megha, and be honest in your answer, Sanskar paused, looking at the dark eyes of the Bhava youth. "Why are you here?
"You mean to ask, who am I here for? Megha rephrased calmly, holding his green gaze. "Do I really have to answer that?
"You could have run; you could have stayed back at Kaldwaara. No one comes to Padmapeeta without reasons.
"I'm still searching for him my father. He said flatly and scratching his head continued. "Although I was lied to, something tells me there was some truth in that story. I get that vibe from this place, he is here close by. He looked at Sanskar who had retreated to the tiny window in the corner. Only a patch of dark sky was visible from it, a lone star glittering amidst the gloomy clouds.
"Go to the hall of annals, he said softly after a moment. "Look for your mother in the noble lines.
"Noble lines?
"I don't believe your mother was a Bhava by birth. She was probably chased away from her community, or escaped like princess Arya. Once you find your mother, tracing your father won't be hard.
"What do you need in return?
Sanskar's blank face cracked into a faint smile.
"Mohan, he said thoughtfully. "Has taught you well. Everything in elven lands comes at a price, everyone helps with hopes of return.
"Except for one, Megha corrected him, his thoughts on Swara.
"She is not of this land, he agreed. "Priceless people don't seek price.

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Vajra An Elven Tale
FantasyA girl with a gift to see the future... A prince burdened with a crown... A brother fated to take a brother's life... A princess seeking love... A tale that twisted their lives together... Cover credits to @lucky03m