"Yes. They are coming for us and to take down the Jasmine kingdom," Shivraj deciphered the meaning behind her daughter's message.
"Is that true?? She planned this war a long time ago itself?" Aaradhya asked with a sparkle in her eyes. A small hope blossoms.
"I guess, yes. It is good news Aaradhya. It means our daughters clearly know whom they are dealing with and this is the only right plan. Genius of them!" Shivraj praised his daughters.
"Absolutely Shiv! That sounds a lot relieving. But what if they go to the Rose Kingdom?" Aaradhya points out the other possibility.
"Don't worry. To win, they should be coming for Jasmine Kingdom only. I will get our people informed about this," Shivraj assured aaradhya.
"Yes Shiv. Please do it immediately, " Aaradhaya urged.
"Sure. They should be ready to help our daughters when the time comes."
After a pause Shivraj added, "But if they are going to wage Rose Kingdom first, we can't just sit here and do nothing. We shall go out to help them, even at the risk of losing our lives."
Aaradhya nodded and breathed a sigh of relief. She just wants things to go right at least this time.
Meanwhile in the Lotus Kingdom, everyone is getting ready for the journey which is going to start at night, to not get anybody's attention.
Everyone is present in the King's chamber. The king is telling them to be safe and take care of each other. Suddenly the guard interrupts and informs that someone wants to meet them.
Before the guard mentions the name, the person comes in and everyone's eyes lighten.
"Raj…! " Ashmita exclaimed and ran towards him.
"Ohh little dear, I missed you" Raj Shekar said with a smile.
"I missed you too Raj" Ashmita said with her puppy eyes.
"You lass.. Still trying to flirt with my husband?"
"Lotus. You are here! I miss you too!!" Ashmita hugged Sangeetha.
Sangeeta hugged her back and said, "so do I, dear!"
King Chanukya coughed to get attention. Raj shekar didn't seem to notice him continuing to greet others.
"Hey Prathap. Did you find the girl of your taste?" Raj asked teasingly.
"Not yet," Prathap sulked like an abandoned puppy.
"I told you right? You will marry a ghost. Count on it." Raj remarked.
Prathap sulked more and wanted to punch the old man but he couldn't.
"Don't worry Prathap. I will definitely get a girl for you" Maira assured Pratap.
Prathap's eyes lightened by listening as his master spoke for him. His invisible tail starts wagging in front of his master.
*Cough*
Sangeetha noticed the king who was trying to make his presence count but everyone ignored him. She shook her head and went towards him.
"How is your health Brother?" Sangeetha initiated the conversation.
King Chanukya's eyes softened and replied, "I am good. How are you dear? Does that fellow take good care of you?"
"You don't need to bother about that. But see who's talking, the one who tortures small kids." Raj replied and the .
Everyone shook their heads seeing their childish behaviour. They both are like that. They have an ego to start the conversation but once started, they forget everyone around.
"Grandfather, Raj! stop arguing. We are leaving now and you both are arguing like small kids," Ashmita frowned.
"He started first."
"No he started first."
Ashmita sighed seeing their actions. Before she started speaking again, a guard interrupted about the presence of Oak.
"Oak.. " Ashmita was the first to speak.
"Ashmita. I came to bid bye and wish you all good luck on the endeavour." Oak said calmly.
Everyone in the room smiled and nodded their heads.
"Thanks Oak." Ashmita replied.
Oak smiles.
Raj and Sangeetha looked at Oak with their mouths wide open. Only a few in the castle know about Oak and his people.
Oak looked at them and asked, "These..?"
"Yeah, I forgot! This is Raj Sekhar and his wife Sangeetha."
"And this is Oak, our guest and a friend" Ashmita introduced.
Raj and Sangeetha came out from their shock and nodded their heads. Oak also nodded. He sensed the awkwardness in the room.
"Ok Ashmita. All the best to everyone. Come back with victory. I will be going back to my room," Oak informed.
Everyone nodded their heads and smiled. Ashmita walked him out. Then Oak took Ashmita's hands and said.
"Ashmita. Be careful. Don't trust anyone. Because you've never seen his people skills. No wonder if he manipulates even one of your men. Take good care of yourself and.." Oak paused causing Ashmita frown.
"What is it Oak?" Ashmita asked.
"Send my greetings to your Mother." Oak said.
Ashmita smiled and nodded her head.
After sending Oak to his room,Ashmita came back to the room and everyone seemed normal and waiting for her.
"Did you send Oak to his room?" King Chanukya asked.
"Yes"
"Grandfather, Please take care of your health. Oak will help us. So if you sense any danger here, just inform Oak, his people will work it out along with our people. Before that prepare our men for their presence" Maira stated.
King Chanukya understood her words and nodded.
"You all should take care and this time come back with victory and don't worry about here," King Chanukya stated.
"Yes, We might have become old but that doesn't mean we are weak." Raj remarked.
"Maira, What about Indrajit??" Prathap asked.
Maira smirked and said, "Don't worry about him. He is going to be dead soon".
Everyone's hair stood on their neck after listening to Maira. They imagine how terrible Indrajit was.
Indrajit had not been touching any food sent by them because he thought they might poison him. So he refused to eat.
But as his health started to degrade, he started eating and drinking in the hope of recovering.
When Maira met him secretly she injected the same poison which he used for Oak.
She wanted him to taste his own medicine. Now the poison is working slowly and with every passing second, he is nearing death. She doesn't leave anyone who tries to harm her people. She will get her revenge. Now it is time to deal with another person.