?THE BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY?- A Different Point Of View

? THE EMOTIONAL DEPARTURE ?

Vasusen looked around but said,"Promise me Mata! I'll be your favourite child! How many Shishya Gurudev gets, how many people call you Mata, promise me, I'll be holding special place in your heart that you can't give it to anybody! Bless me with this boon, Mata!"

Dharani smiled saying,"No one can replace you Vasu! You are more a child to us than a student. Goodbye! Be happy always!"

Karn nodded his head wiping his tears and gave a watery smile to both of them. His eyes shine in happiness and only this time, Lord Parashuram realised how much he missed this smile and why he couldn't able to go! He gave one smile and walked off to the entrance with Dharani.

Eventhough he doesn't want to look at his Shishya again, he turned at look at his Mrityunjay once more and proceeded to Agastya hills muttering,"I began to miss that rascal now itself. Save me Lord Shiva!!" Dharani chuckled softly and both of them proceeded their way back to their Home. Even though they'll miss the boy there, they'll surely learn to live without him hereafter.

Karn stood there looking at his Gurudev's retreating form controlling himself so that he'll not run behind him. Suddenly someone kept crown on his head saying,"You know how to cry?? I thought you don't know!!" Karn embarassedly asked,"Suyo! Can you not go today? Please! Just, if you can...if you ..I mean if you don't have any work..." Duryodhan smiled at him saying,"Ofcourse mitr! I'm going tomorrow! I already decided!" Karn looked at him thankfully saying,"Thank you so much Suyo! It's really great of you!"

Sahadev watched Maitriraj whose eyes were now red due to crying. He felt something broken inside him. Realising that Hastinapur Royals are getting ready to depart, he looked around for anything to stay. He cannot leave the man sad. It'll kill Sahadev inside. Vasusen presented gifts and began to send off the King and Queen of Hastinapur who blessed him wholeheartedly. He smiled at Kunti wishing her a peaceful journey and nodded at the Pandavas who nodded back to him. That's when Sahadev said,"I'm staying here. I'll come with Bhrata Duryodhan tomorrow!"

The Pandavas halted their steps. Bhrata?! Did Sahadev called Duryodhan Bharata? What in the name of God is happening? Arjun exclaimed,"What? Why would you stay here?" Sahadev shrugged but saw his elder brothers Bheem and Nakul gritting their teeth. He stood behind Vasusen saying,"Maitriraj wants to know about our cousin Krishna! So I'll help him out. Don't worry! I'll come with Bhrata Duryodhan tomorrow!"

Bheem cried out,"Stop calling him Bhrata, Sahadev! For God's sake, don't be a brat and come with us! Maitriraj have enough people to explain about our cousin!" Nakul sneered at his youngest brother. He said,"Sahadev! Come on, don't be like this! You are trusting Duryodhan, really?!" Realising the fight is going to happen, Kunti intervened saying,"If Sahadev wanted to stay, then he'll stay! Don't bother. Nakul, stop glaring!" Duryodhan glared at Nakul but looked at Kunti saying,"I'll get Sahadev safely to Hastinapur, Rajamata! You can trust me!"

Kunti smiled at the man saying,"I always trust you Putr! Arrive safely! Sahadev don't show your moodiness to him!" Sahadev nodded his head saying,"I'll be good boy, Mata! Reach safely!" Yudhistir was about to say something but Kunti eyed him to be silent and the Pandavas followed their mother to their country.

Vasusen looked at the youngest Pandav asking,"And how can I help you, Little kid?" Sahadev blushed saying,"I just love your country more, Maitriraj. That's why! I hope I'm not being a burden!" Vasusen swatted the boy's head saying,"Stop that! You're not a burden. Now, you and Suyo can find sleeping Ashwatthama, take some food and go to market. You'll love it! I'll join you guys after Sabha! Good day!"

Saying so, The King of Maitri rushed inside to get ready for the Sabha making the eldest Kaurav and Youngest Pandav to stand in the middle of the palace hall. Sahadev started,"So are we going to wake up North Panchal King?" Duryodhan nodded his head saying,"Which is more difficult than waking Kumbhakarn up!" Sahadev giggled following Duryodhan who already detested the job of waking Ashwatthama up! Well it's too difficult... don't blame him!

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Hey all! A new chapter! I feel so bad for our Vasusen! Poor soul!

Sahadev seem to like Karn more?! Don't you think?

Let's say goodbye to Gurudev and his patni...for few chapters, he'll not be there! Don't worry. He'll surely come if Vasusen is in trouble ...

Don't forget to vote and comment! It's important for me anyways...next chapter after 100 votes and 50 comments

Maybe the birth of Yagnaseni..soon

See you soon.
With lots of love and affection,
Your author,
Shruti 🥰❤️