Prakriti P.O.V
For couple of years, we visited different sacred places and stayed outside of village like a sage, our bond increased by the time. Lots of things happened between those years, one time when we were traveling through north, a Naga Kanya kidnapped Arya when he was meditating in the water, taking him in her world through water. I was unaware of the situation, when Arya didn't come back home as he always did, in worry I started searching for him. I went towards the river where he meditate but he wasn't there, I looked around but couldn't find him.
Where is he?
He never go anywhere without telling me and never gone for this long. He must be in trouble. I went near water and joined my hand together in greeting gesture "Please help me find my husband, I think he is in trouble" I requested bowing my head. Slowly a water image appeared in front of me, it was goddess Ganga, she gave me a smile and bowed her head "You are nature yourself, you came here asking for my help, you have blessed me with your presence" she said joining her hand. I shook my head "I am no God, I am here searching for my Arya, will you please help me?" I said politely, she nodded her head with a smile on her face "It will be my great joy to help you" she said then turned serious "Naga Princess Ulupi took your Arya in her world" she said and recited the whole scene to me. I nodded my and bowed my head in front of her "Thank you". She smiled "We will meet again my dear Prakriti" she said and vanished from the view. I sighed and jumped in the water going deep under towards Naga Kingdom, if something happens to my Arya, I will destroy the whole Kingdom.
I finally reached the underwater Kingdom, abode of Kaurvaya. I moved towards the entrance where soldiers were standing, they looked at me in alarm and tried to attack me but I wasn't in the mood for fight so with a swish of my wrist, they were left unconscious, my anger was increasing by the time I reached in the Kingdom assembly. There stood my Arya in the middle of the room and Naga Princess was standing beside him with a scowl on her face. Arya head turned towards me and he gave me a relieved smile walking in my direction, he pulled me in a hug as I reached near him. "What are you doing here?" He asked looking at me in worry, I gave him a smile to sooth his uneasiness "I was searching for you" I said looking at his body for any injuries but he was fine.
"Oh, it's her, because of her, you are denying to marry me, the Princess of Naga, the beauty" Princess said looking at me with a disgust expression. I turned my head towards her, she looked naive to me. "I will forgive you for taking my husband away, let us leave in peace" I said calmly, I don't want to fight against her, she is just a woman who is smitten by my husband. She frowned clenching her jaw in anger "You are only going to leave from here until Prince Arjuna marry me" she said stubbornly, Arya quickly shook his head "I told you thousands of time, I can't marry you, I can't marry any one, my whole life is the woman who is standing beside me" he said glancing at me, my heart filled with happiness at his declaration. Princess gave a short chuckle and looked at me with distaste "And if I kill her, will you marry me then" she hissed, Arya clenched his fist in anger, I put my hand around his fist and intertwined our fingers together, he looked at me in confusion and I slowly shook my head for him not to attack a woman, it will be immoral to attack her. "Princess Ulupi, my husband doesn't have any wish to marry you, don't force us in to it, kindly let us go back to our life" I said gently which made her more angry, she quickly run towards me to attack me, it happened all so suddenly, one movement she was trying to wring my neck and in next she was on the ground hissing in pain, her neck burning from fire. She continued to thrashed around in pain, Naga King came running towards his daughter bending down beside her, he looked at us and his eyes widened as he took us in, he joined his hand together "Please let my daughter free from the pain, she is naive, she doesn't know who she is dealing with" he said bowing his head, worry written all over his face. I simply stopped the pain and Princess heaved in relief, her father helped her in standing position, she looked at us with guilt on her face "I am sorry, I couldn't recognise you, I apologise for my mistake" she said joining her hand. "You were callow that why I am letting you go but next time Don't take others husband just because you like them" I said, she quickly nodded her head, I looked at my Arya, he has pleased smile on his face. We both bowed our head in front of Naga King in respect, he raised his hand in blessing gesture "From now on, Our kingdom is in your depth, whenever you will need us, we will be there for your well being" he promised to us and me and Arya shared a glance, future is unknown but having allies is good.
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We spend some time underwater as their guest then we moved towards other places, roaming around, resuming our daily activities. One day, Arya was chopping the woods for fire and I was bringing water from the river to prepare food then suddenly my eyes started closing on its own and the pot fell from my hand breaking on the ground, Arya turned his head at me in alarmed, he pushed his axe away quickly and was beside me taking my hands in his. "What happened beloved?" He asked in concern, I slowly shook my head "I guess, I am just tired" I murmured in low voice, in instance he pulled me in his arms in bridal style, I put my head on his chest and sighed relaxing my muscles. "I told you many times to rest but you never listen, it's been happening for couple of days now" he scolded me and put me on the bed which we made of straws. "I will be fine" I said trying to ease his worries, he shook his head "I am going to nearby village to bring a medic, you rest until then" he said standing up and moving towards the entrance, I tried to stop him but he didn't listen. I closed my eyes and rest for the time being.
Arya came back with a woman medic, she was old and looked experienced, I moved myself in sitting position and greeted her, she smiled and sat beside me while Arya remained in standing position with worry clearly showing on his face. "Daughter, open your mouth" She said looking in my mouth then she checked my veins, she frowned and put her hand on my stomach, I am feeling wobbly as well. A smile appeared on her face and she pulled her hand back "What is it, medic, what happened to her?" Arya asked anxiously, she turned her head towards him "Don't worry, your wife is fine, she needs rest and care" she said standing up, Arya nodded his head "I will make sure she fully rest from now on" he said giving me a look and I lowered my head ignoring his gaze. He told me multiple times to take a break but I never listened to him. "Take care of her and your child" she said putting her hand on Arya shoulder while my head turned in her direction in surprise, Arya eyes widened as well as his mouth opened "W-what" he asked stuttering, medic nodded her head "Your wife is pregnant" she confirmed and a full blown smile appeared on my husband face and he looked at me in delight, my own eyes sparkling in happiness as we heard the news.
I am going to be a mother!
Medic left our home and Arya quickly come towards me sitting beside me, he took my hand in his and gave me his beautiful smile "Thank you for giving me this happiness" he said smiling, I squeezed his hand and moved our hands towards my womb where our baby is. My eyes shining with tears "We are going to be parents" I said in disbelief but the smile never left my face, he pulled me in his arms and I sighed hugging him.
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Four years later
Our exile is over today and we have already packed our belongings to visit my brothers in Dwarka before we move towards Indraprastha. Arya went in the forest to bring some fruits for the journey while my beloved son is nowhere to be found, he always like to follow his father but I told him to stay close because we have to leave soon. I exit from the shelter and roamed my eyes around to look for my son.
"Abhimanyu" I called moving towards the forest, I could hear rustling behind the trees and I smirked moving in the direction knowing he is hiding here somewhere, suddenly an arrow struck in front of me in the ground, I put my hand on my hips and looked at the tree branch where Abhimanyu was standing with his bow. His father started teaching him archery and to our utter delight, he loved his bow as much as his father loved his. Abhimanyu is like a copy of Arya, truly his son.
Abhimanyu giggled and jumped from the tree walking towards me, I gave him a scolding look, I told him to not go far away from home but he is such an energetic child, always running around. He bend down and bowed his head "Pranam, Mother" he said standing up, I pulled his ear and he made an 'ow' sound. "I told you to stay close, didn't I!" I said pulling him towards home. "I was close by but I saw a bird stuck on the tree branch so I went to help it" he said in his sweet voice, I stopped and pulled my hand back and he started rubbing his ear and closing his eyes in pain for a bit, I bend down in front of him "Son, I know you try to help the creatures but when I don't see you around me, I got anxious, you are still my little boy" I said taking him in my arms and stroke his head gently. I can't see even a scratch on his body, if something happens to him, I will go berserk.
"What is happening between Mother and son?" Arya said in teasing voice as he came into view, I broke the hug and Abhimanyu quickly went towards his father and touhing his feet in greeting , Arya put his hand on his head smiling. Abhimanyu took the fruits from his father's arms in delight. I chuckled and walked towards them. "Nothing, it just our exile is over now and we can attain our responsibility again" I said, he nodded his head "You are right, we have to free our Kingdom as soon as possible" he said putting his hand on Abhimanyu's head.
"Are you ready son to meet your family" he asked our son who looked at us and happily nodded his head. We both looked at each other and shared a smile. Finally our son will have his whole family with him.
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We reached Dwarka, my home. Brother Krishna was standing at the entrance with Dau, smiling as we moved near him, he pulled me into a hug caressing my head and I smiled enjoying the comfort my brother provide me. "Welcome back, Prakrite" he said with his divine smile and broke the hug, I moved towards Dau touching his feet in greeting, he pulled me in his arms "May God fulfill your every wish" he said in delighted tone as we break the hug. Then I met all of my sister in law's who were waiting for me. Finally I went and stand beside Arya ad we saw our son conversing with his uncle animatedly telling about his adventures. He was in Dau arms as he was reciting a story to him.
Brother Krishna walked towards us " I told you that your journey will be fruitful" he said looking at Abhimanyu, I smiled nodded my head looking at my son who was laughing at something Dau said. "Yes Madhava, you were right, this journey taught us many thing" Arya said smiling. "Now, you have to focus on your Kingdom" he said, it's time to establish dharma and start the Raj Surya yagya for our Kingdom. "We will after we depart from Dwarka" Arya responded. "You know, Prince Dhuryohdhan is in Dwarka right now" brother said smiling, I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion.
What is he doing here?