?THE BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY?- A Different Point Of View

?SEARCHING ASHWATHAMA?

He narrowed his eyes and said,"Hold your tongue, Duryodhan! Mind tell me, what are you doing when Ashwathama went away? He is your friend. You should have taken care of him instead of giving responsibility to our younger brothers".

Duryodhan who was accused, glared at his best friend saying,"I was with you Mitr. I am..." Karn raised his eyebrows asking, "And why didn't you let him come with you? What stopped you from introducing him as your friend to me? Don't say that you are not his friend and you are just using him as my replacement!"

Duryodhan looked at his friend with shock and anger. He couldn't believe his Mitr accused him like this. He out of anger punched Karn's stomach. Vasusen was visibly surprised. He didn't expect Duryodhan to punch him like that but nonetheless he too treated his friend in a same way by giving a harsh punch on Duryodhan's chest.

The Kauravas looked at their elder brothers with wide eyes. Did they just witnessed Bhrata Vasusen and Bhrata Suyo's fight? Yuyutsu hesitantly tried to speak but Anuvindha shook his head in negative. He know about both the brothers and he also know it's not good for others to indulge in the fight between two thick best friends.

Duryodhan obviously fell on the floor unable to bear Karn's strong punch while Vasusen glared at his best friend sharply. Friend or whatsoever, if someone attack him, he will give extra in return. That's his habit. The Hastinapur's Prince looked at his best friend whose soft bright eyes changed completely into cold, dominant one glaring at him ruthlessly.

Duryodhan's shoulders slumped in defeat and took a deep breath saying,"Mitr Karn! Believe me. I'm not such a cheapest character to use the boy as my friend for my own reasons. I'm your Friend, Karn. I can't believe you thought I'll..... The reason I didn't introduce you to him and vice versa is he's special. I don't want you to think that he's just my classmate whom I talked in padasala but he's the best friend of mine who stood by me when I felt down. How can you... I... You believe me right??"

Duryodhan arrogant eyes looked at his best friend almost pleadingly to accept his point of view. Vasusen, as though in trance jolted out from his anger. He hurriedly pulled up his best friend and embraced him saying,"Suyo! It's alright. I... Oh Damn! I lost my temper there! Sorry...sorry .. I believe you the most!! I know about my friend right??"

Duryodhan's heart gave one big sigh of relief. He embraced his best friend. He just then realised how much his friend meant for him. He heard," See, Suyo! You should've introduced him to me before itself. He might not have felt outcasted! Your friendship and love for him may not be known to him so you... I didn't finish talking, so you better hear me out!
You would've talked about me to him always and now that I came, he would've thought you no longer want him as friend. We should apologize to him. He would have felt very bad to see both of us laughing without even considering him".

Duryodhan nodded his head but said,"But we didn't know where he is..." His words stopped in the middle when Chitraksha said," I know where he is..." All of them looked at him in shock and surprise. Duryodhan gritted his teeth asking," I was asking you for the whole day Chitraksha, we are searching for him and you decided to keep mum... WHAT ARE YOU THINKING??"

Chitraksha gulped but got down from his horse facing his elder brother standing beside his brother Karn for safety. He looked at his brother directly to his eyes and defiantly said,"Because he didn't deserve your friendship, Bhrata!!"

The silent was so thick and Duryodhan was glaring at his little brother with blazing eyes. Vasusen was absolutely bewildered by this statement. He pulled and turned Chitraksha forcefully towards him asking,"What happened to you Chitraksha? Are you mad? Why would you say like this?"

But Chitraksha decided to be silent. His eyes were downcast but he raised his head when he heard Karn's voice,"Don't you dare to ignore me! Answer now. Speak up Chitraksha!" Chitraksha slowly said,"Because he thought brother Duryodhan is using him for the sake of entertainment and also he thought since you came, Bhrata Duryodhan will leave him in streets by burning his friendship with Ashwa!!"

Duryodhan and Karn looked at each other in complete shock. Duryodhan asked,"What made you to say like that?" Chitraksha explained about the conversation happened between Pandavas and Ashwathama in the arena.

Chitraksha looked at his brother continuing,"I thought he will defend yourself, himself, Kauravas and Bhrata Karn's honour and respect but he just stood there numbly for sometime muttering something to himself and move towards forest. I think he might be there, I think so"

Duryodhan felt anger, sadness, frustration and madness within himself trying to break out of his system. A heavy hatred settled in his heart for Arjun, Bhim and Nakul. Karn sneered mentally at the Pandavas's immaturity. Duryodhan's legs gave up. He was tired. No one understand him. How can Ashwathama go just like that not giving a perfect reply to Pandavas? He sat in the nearby shrine with a thump and heavy heart. Is he really that much bad friend??

On the other hand, Vasusen really felt bad for his best friend. He now understood both the friends point of view. Of ourse, the future king of Champa and Magadha calculated both their mentalities accurately. He looked Duryodhan saying,"Come on Mitr! Time to take care of one friend!" Duryodhan's droopy eyes looked at him dejectedly. Vasusen shook his head before pulling Duryodhan up and made him mount on his horse. Karn whistled shouting,"VAYUJIT! COME HERE BOY... WE'VE GOT ONE MISSION TO FINISH OFF!"

A bright black handsome and majestic horse gallop towards karna who patted its head softly before mounting on it. The horse gave one cheer of neigh for his master before galloping towards the forest resulting every other Kauravas to follow him. Duryodhan patted his horse towards forest muttering,"You are in a great trouble, Ashwathama".

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Hey all! How are you? I hope you love this update!

Ashwathama created problems between Karn and Duryodhan??

Karn and Duryodhan overreacted?? Nope... You'll see in next chapter..

Karn's deepest character of being ruthless and cold seeped out? Did you see?? Hereafter it'll be coming out slowly.... The little Prince of Suryadev can be warm as well as ruthless...these Pandavas are going to get nice fitting ..... Oh my ..No spoilers!!!😅😅😅

This is just a intro chapter! Are you eager to see Karn and Duryodhan reaction after finding Ashwa??

Karn is angry with Pandavas too... Let's see what's happening!!

The next chapters will be...
1. Meeting of Shakuni and Karn
2. Pandavas vs Karn
3. Coronation of Karn..

Consider this as spoiler!!!🤣🤣🤣

It has been a long time since we met our Karn's family right?? Don't you all miss overprotective brother Shani?? 😉

Let's get it!! Predict in comments telling how my story will go.. in future..😍😍

With lots of love and affection,
Yours,
Author Shruti💛💛