"Let me accompany you, Guruji," Surya implored. "He is my uncle, after all. I must come."
A pigeon mail brought the tragic news to the northern palace that morning, and it devastated Surya. Veer had known Surya for eighteen years of his life, and despite his gentle and kind nature, he had a strong spirit, not easily broken. But the news almost broke him.
"My child, bringing you with me would mean a pause in your treatment, and that is undesirable. You must continue your healing. I will take ten of our men and leave for the search at once." Guru Briharshi was determined, but Surya had trouble accepting the decision.
