Chapter 17 - Knowing Truth

The whole room went into silence and everyone's face was burning with rage and unknown emotions.

"And he is the one who poisoned Oak," Ashmita said slowly while breaking the silence.

"Who is Oak?" Maira asked.

Ashmita told the entire story of how she met the elves, rescued them and how he was attacked.

Maira got shocked by the sudden twist of events.

"So that is the reason he came to this kingdom", Maira said after analysing the situation.

"Yes!! But we don't know completely, we need to ask him directly" Ashmita said.

"Do you think he will reveal everything to us?" Pratap asked.

"NO! But we have to try something right?" Vijay said.

"Where did you hide him?" Karthik asked.

Both Maira and Ashmita smiled and said "Secret!!"

"First we will ask Oak, maybe he knows something," Shilpa suggested.

"Yes!! How is Oak's condition Yashu ma" Ashmita asked.

"I stabilized his condition for now but he is not out of danger yet," Yashoda said.

"Yes..The needle he used is dipped with something very powerful and poisonous herb. We don't know about it and it is not available in our kingdom" Veda said seriously.

"But I studied about these kinds of herbs in jasmine kingdom, these slowly make the heart condition weak and he will eventually die with so much suffering" Yashoda said.

"Is there no solution for his recovery?" the King asked.

"There will be a solution but it will take time for me to study and understand this and also we don't know what kind of herbs they have used," Yashoda said.

"How long will it take?" Ashmita asked.

"Don't know dear.. By the time we find a solution, Oak may even die. But don't worry I will try my best to find the cure for him with the help of our medical team." Yashoda said.

"Can I check him once?" Maira asked suddenly.

"You know medicine?" Yashoda asked.

"Just partially!! I have learnt from my master how to cure some diseases and also learn about some herbs available in the rose kingdom" Maira said.

"How do you know about the Rose kingdom herbs?" Veda asked curiously.

"Ah.. I forgot to tell you this. We lived in the rose kingdom this entire time" Maira said camly.

Everyone was surprised and shocked by her words. They're left in awe because of her daring personality.

"Woah.. Sis! you are awesome!!" Ashmita exclaimed.

"So.. Can I check on him once?" Maira asked again.

"Sure dear", Yashoda said.

Everyone moved to the Oak's room and they are silently waiting for Maira to finish her analysis.

Maira examined the needle before starting checking on Oak. She asked about any previous illness reports and for that, Veda explained to her about Oak's condition when they started the treatment.

After analysing the situation she said, "This is a rare herb mostly grown by authorities in that kingdom. Only a few doctors in the King's court study and use these kinds of herbs upon authorization" and after a small pause, "Now, it seems they've mixed this with some animal poison too" She added.

"What??" Veda and Yashoda exclaimed.

"Yes.. This is rare but I think the medicine which my master gave me will work on him. Let me try once", Maira said before taking the medicine bottle which Taika gave her before leaving.

Maira applied the medicine on the injured place and just like a miracle, the injury disappeared.

Everyone looked at her and the medicine with shock. They can't believe their eyes for what they just witnessed.

"How is that possible?" Pratap asked with bewilderment.

"Well.. I too don't know. I am also studying about this medicine but didn't get anything until now. This is my master's medicine." Maira said.'

Oak coughed and got into consciousness, making everyone drop about the medicine topic.

Veda checked on Oak and confirmed that he is alright.

"How are you feeling now?" Ashmita asked Oak.

"I am feeling good," Oak said.

"Oak.. Who is the one that attacked you? Do you know him? What is his name?" Ashmita asked seriously.

"I don't know.." Oak replied.

"Don't lie Oak. I know you were talking with him before I entered the room", Ashmita asked seriously.

Oak didn't speak and he was just staring to a corner.

"How are you related to Rose Kingdom?" Maira asked coldly.

Oak didn't respond. "How do you know Indrajit?" Maira asked again.

Oak raised his head and looked at the person who asked him about Indrajit and got shocked. There were two Ashmita's in the room and looked at the Ashmita with puzzlement.

"Who.. Who are you?" Oak asked.

Before Ashmita replied, "None of your concern. Just tell me how did you know that person and how are related to that kingdom?" Maira asked seriously.

Everyone is just looking at Maira and Oak and the room is dead silence. Oak still didn't reply.

"Don't test my patience Oak" Maira again said.

Oak sighed and said "I know him from so many years.. we were.. We were like best friends once", Oak said slowly.