The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 112

As soon as Bheema left to reach his younger brother Arjun ,Drona took the opportunity and attacked him to fulfill his vow. After a fierce battle,Drona defeated Yudhishtir and wounded him severely. Yudhishtir ran away and ascended Sahadev's chariot that took him away .
           Bheema faced Drona who is at the entrance of Sakata Vyuha. Drona laughed at him and said.' Your brother Arjun penetrated into the Vyuha with my consent.What would you do?" Bheema got angry and retorted." Arjun never needed anyone's consent to go anywhere.He overpowered you and sped fast, And also I am not Arjun who will be ever obedient to you. I will show you my might for sure."
          Bheema defeated Drona and entered the Vyuha much to the dissatisfaction of Duryothan.Afterwards Bheema fought with Karna and made him chariot less.Karna ran away and got into Vrishasen's chariot.Duryothan blamed Drona." How could you allow Satyaki and Bheem inside? Is it not unworthy of a great teacher like you to do so" Drona replied desparately.' Today a different kind of game is played in the battleground.The special stake is Jayathrath.You and Arjun are playing this different game of dice.Your duty is to protect Jayathrath from Arjun.Go and do that well. I will try to capture Yudhi.
          Bheema killed seven of Kaurava brothers before Karna's eyes.Karna got furious and again came to fight with Bheema.But unable to pierce Bheema Karna hid from Bheema and again came out and continued his fight.After some time Bheema got exhausted and tried to take respite by hiding behind the dead bodies of elephants.Karna reached him and ridiculed him." You are obsessed with overeating.You should go to the forest and be a sage or sit at home and eat to your heart's fill.Or go to Krishna and Arjun there. But don't try to fight with me."
            Krishna observed how Karna insulted Bheema and alerted Arjun.Then Arjun showered so many arrows on Karna and made him run away . Arjun shot fire tipped arrows on Karna but Aswathama saved Karna from them.Arjun threatened Aswathama to stop there but he was afraid and hid behind the heaps of elephants.Bheema got onto his chariot and reached Arjun with a dull face.
      Even Satyaki fought with Karna and wounded him severely.Bheema told Arjun the bad words uttered by Karna to him.Arjun pacified him." Bhrata Bheem,if he blamed you it means he blamed me also.I will give him a suitable reply.You just be there." Then Arjun approached Karna and fired him." Karna,just now everyone saw how you were defeated by Bhrata Bheem.You ran away without shame.Did Bheema say anything to you? Why are you so boastful? Even Satyaki defeated you a minute before.You behaved as per your Charecter.You are the one who broke my Abhi's bow from backside.But I will kill your son Vrishasen before your eyes.And not only that Whoever harassed my son I will punish them all that is my word."
           Having said so Arjun shot fifteen arrows.Karna shot sixty arrows on Arjun.Arjun then shot hundred arrows and Karna's body got severely wounded and blood stricken.Karna then shot one fifty arrows on Arjun. Jishnu got angry and broke the bow of Karna.With nine arrows he struck on his chest.With another sharp edged arrow Arjun pierced Karna fatally.Duryothan sent his army to assist Karna.Arjun killed Karna's horses and charioteer.He then shot many arrows on Karna and Karna felt severe pain all over his body . Aswathama came to the rescue of Karna and took him away from Arjun.

The Sun is travelling west wards in his own pace. Hardly two hours left for Sunset.After Bheem reached Arjun,he told him about his Eldest's anxiety for not hearing the sounds of Devdutt. Arjun relented.' I was so immersed in battle that I did not find time to blow the conch. Hence Madhav only is blowing Panchajanya in intervals. I regret Bhrata Bheem,because of my negligence you came all the way here. Why did you leave Eldest alone? Acharya Dron will definitely advance towards him." Bheem assured him.' Dont worry. Your Acharya won't be able to do that. Dhrisht,Ghatotkacha and others are there. Now you kill that wretched Jayathrath fast. Concentrate on that."
                 Panchali looked at the sky. The Sun became a little bit lustreless but still shining with golden colour rays pervading around. Malini requested her.' Princess,now that the Devdutt Is heard you can relax a bit. You did not eat anything at all. Please eat some fruits." Panchali refused out rightly.
          From inside Uttara's sobs are heard and Panchali's heart broke. Subhadra who is trying to console her lost her control and wailed loudly." Why did you be my son,I am unfortunate and miserable.If you were born elsewhere you would have been safe. How many times I told you not to be adventurous,you are still young. You did not care my words. You did not even think of your Jyeshtmata who loved you more than her sons." Subhadra sobbed uncontrollably. Panchali who entered stood like a rock. She stared into the space and muttered.' I told him Subhadra not to leave his father's side. I told Arjun to keep an eye on my daring son. But he failed.Now as if this is not enough,he took the vow and plunged into that Vyuha of those jackals. Not much time is left Subhadra. Duryothan will try till the end to save Jayathrath." Panchali collapsed on the ground and called her Govind." Despite you being with us we lost Abhi. Now your friend is playing with his life.What is in store for us,Govind"
               Panchali shed tears continuously and closed her eyes. Subhadra and Uttara sat on either side and wept. Malini tried to lift Panchali from the ground but could not. Her queen is in a dazed state and  in her half consciousness she witnessed the handsome anchorite walking towards the Fish target and smiling triumphantly after hitting the target.' Can't you wait for Arjun? You will marry whoever win and cheat your Arjun? " Arjun's teasing voice reverberated in her ears.
                      The terrace of Indraprasth. Priyamvadha dragged Panchali and showed Arjun leaving for twelve year exile. Arjun turned back. Panchali questioned with her eyes. Leaving me to endure the tightrope walk? You intentionally left your Krishnaa." Panchali shivered remembering the gruesome separation .
                          The outskirts of Indraprasth Arjun stood with Subhadra. How are you Krishnaa?" Arjun's loving voice made Panchali feel the thrill years after also. Alive still to receive you and your wife." Her answer is met with a smile that made her mad with love and anger.
                       Little Abhi clasped her neck claiming his right over her love.Panchali hugged him closer and said.' You are my son born to Subhadra. Little one you always score over your brothers in claiming my love."
                      Why do you love Abhi that much? Arjun's question and her answer." If you did not go to pilgrimage he would have  been born to me. Totally your fault. So I can not make my son suffer for your deed.I love him,Arjun,he is my son always."
             I will kill Jayathrath otherwise I will enter the Fire with Gandiv.-- Arjun's firm voice made her shiver." If you have to enter fire your Fireborn will follow you there from where she took birth Arjun,Yajnaseni emerged from fire for her Arjun,if you enter the fire,she will merge in you and become the flames of fire.
                Devdutt sounded triumphantly. Still one hour left. Draupadi opened her eyes and looked at Subhadra who wiped her tears and declared." He will win.He will kill Jayathrath before Sunset. My brother will never let him lose. He will return to us." Uttara raised her head and nodded ,' He will . He will avenge my Arya." Panchali smiled through her tears and emphasised ." Govind! Bring your Parth back. You should. And you will. I know you can't breathe without him on this earth"

Sankar shiv smiled at Uma Parvati." Why are you so tensed up Uma,you know every one's destiny.Still you are ...Parvati stopped him in the middle.' Swami.I know it. But still sun is going to set. Arjun is immersed in battle ,he looked like you swami at the time of Tripurasur battle.But not much time is left. I can't bear to see Panchali,Subhadra and Uttara grieve over Abhi. Atleast with Arjun's victory they will feel redeemed."
Shiv made Parvati sit beside him. He pacified her." Uma,Arjun has Shiv Tej also. So you felt he looked like me. As for Jayathratah his time is over. Very soon Arjun will fulfill his vow."
In Kuru Kshetr Duryothan got desparate and approached Karn. He said." Mitr, Only a short period is left for Sunset. If we restrict Arjun from killing Jayathrath all our problems will be over. Arjun will enter fire. Then it is too easy to win the Pandavas. We all should try hard for that.Please fight with full energy.
     Then Karna went ahead and faced Arjun.He shot sixty arrows on Arjun who retorted with hundred arrows.Karna then shot five hundred arrows.Arjun became furious and broke the bow of Karna.He shot nine arrows on Karna's chest and wounded him severely.Arjun then picked a sharp shaft that could pierce Karna and extract his life energy.Aswathama saved Karna from that deadly shaft with Artha Chandra arrow.In the meanwhile Karna took another bow and shot at Arjun.After a fierce battle Arjun killed Karna's charioteer,and wounded him severely.Aswathama got Karna into his chariot and along with Salya,Vrishasena,Kripa attacked Arjun But Jishnu tackled them and shot at Jayathrath who is behind these warriors.
     Arjun fired continuously stretching his Gandiv fully and made Duryothan's army run with terror .
The celestials watched Arjun with awe and thought he is Rudrahimself at the end of yuga.

    Jayathrath picked up courage and shot arrows on Arjun. That is the limit thought Arjun. He immediately killed Jayathrath's charioteer and struck his banner that fell on the ground.Kaurava army shivered with fear.The protective wing looked as if they were spellbound on seeing Arjun strike Jayathrath despite their presence.