The Fateful Evening Part l

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The whole of  Hastinapur came to life and extended their heartfelt welcome to the Five brothers and Kunti. They had tears in their eyes. How they wept for the noble sons of Pandu and Maharani Kunti. They greeted them with cheers. Yudhishthira, the righteous and future emperor of Kurus ,Bheema the lion among warriors the destroyer of demons, Bakasur, Hidimbasur.!    Arjun, the flag bearer of kuru valour, the Winner of Draupadi Swayamvar, Vanquisher of Angarparn, The Ever Victorious , The dearest disciple of Guru Dron, The light of the eyes of Pitamah Bheeshm,The curly headed handsome warrior. ...and the ever charming twins..the shouts continued with their procession.
Draupadi was awestruck seeing their love for Pandavas and their madness for Arjun. 
When she stepped out of her Palki ,People stood spellbound by her awesome beauty. Draupadi felt embarrassed and moved with Kunti by her side to meet the Elders and Gandhari.  On her way she met Duryodhan,Dussasan and Karn , her husband's closest competitor. She hated the besotted expression in their eyes and moved forward but listened to Duryodhan's slip of tongue. "What a beauty we missed. Extraordinary ,the Pandavas sharing her almong them is proper only. "Draupadi felt like turning to him and slapping him hard. Then she controlled herself. She should be strong enough to face all this. If she becomes week she can not be successful in her life long struggle. Kunti came down and took her to Pitamah,who blessed her placing both his hands on her head. Dhritarashtra also did the same but she felt the aloofness and understood his feelings.
Then she touched Gandhari's feet who tried to feel her beauty by touching her with affection all over. She then met Priyamvada her mother in law's close friend who stayed back with Gandhari when they went to Varanavath due to her ill health. Gandhari called Priyamvada nearer.  "Priyamvadha  tell me whether the princess complements my Arjun in her beauty and charm?  " she asked.
Kunti got disturbed .Thankfully she saw that her sons are still to reach there as they are mobbed by the crowd. Seeing Pitamah move down she faced Gandhari. "Didi, Draupadi complements each of my five sons in her own way with her special traits. "She told firmly.
Gandhari did not keep quiet. "I repeat Kunti, I am asking whether she is a match for my Arjun or not. Tell me urnefPriyamvada, "She ordered .
Draupadi looked astonished at Gandhari's attitude. Priyamvadha answered,slowly and steadily. "Queen Gandhari, I am immensely pleased to tell you that the princess of Panchal suits Rajkumar Arjun like Parvati to Siva Rohini to Chandrama and Sita to Rama. Maharani, you can not find a better suited bride for Arjun than this gorgeous Princess of Panchal. "Kunti's face turned pale.
Draupadi was shocked to see the Maharani of Hastinapur express her displeasure in such a straight forward manner .She observed her mother in law who was submissive and obedient before her elder co sister. In the meanwhile Pandavas came there along with Pitamah. There was Guru Dron also who had a  proud expression on his face. Yudhisthira touched their feet with reverence followed by Bheem. Pittmah blessed them both and said in a choking voice. "Today I won't be answerable to Pandu. Every night I died of guilt over my inability to protect you my children. "Yudhisthira tried to console him. "We are safe due to your blessings. What more do you want?  "
Bheem proudly said. 'Pitamah, under my protection nothing will happen to my brothers. "
Exactly putr, you are too great. "Bheeshma said.
Arjun stepped to touch his grand father's feet but was stopped in the middle by him. Bheeshma placed his head on Arjun's shoulder and tears rolled from his eyes. "You want to leave me and go? Your grandfather became old and week. He can not live without you. Don't play pranks. I will give you as many lockets as you want.  "He could not control his sobs. Arjun had tears in his eyes. He hugged him tightly and said. I promise. 
Guru Dron touched Arjun's head. He has moisture in his eyes. "Arjun. I  am grateful to you for making my name immortal. Proud of you putr.  "He hugged him with affection.
The blind king met them briefly and turned away. Gandhari blessed them but did't let them leave. She called Priyamvada and made her do Arti.