Ramayan: Untold Romance

9. Meghnath's here!

Shouts of 'Urmi' echoed through the forests but sadly there was no response. With each passing moment their hopes shattered and worry multiplied. Urmi was obviously the life of the group. With her gone... without her innocent giggles everything felt so dull and sad. 'Lord Rudra! It's getting dark. Where is Urmi di? How will we find her now?' Kirti voiced out everyone's concerns. 'What if something happened to her' she muttered in despair. 'Dont speak rubbish' said Mandavi in an alarming voice. 'Even if she is attacked..my sister is fully capable of tearing those bastards to shreds.' she continued with utter most confidence. Bharat slightly brushed his hand against Mandavi's shoulder and spoke 'Nobody here doubts your sister's capabilities. We all are just worried.' Miraculously, he managed to clam her down. Mostly Mandavi would have hissed at whoever had the audacity to exist while she was angry. It was almost night and they still had no clue about Urmila's whereabouts. 'Holy! Where are you, Urmi?' Ram cried helplessly.

Urmila- Look to your left, jiju!

Sita- *rushed towards her* Are you ok? You are not hurt.

Urmila- Yes didi! You pls look carefully. See I am not hurt. You guys were worried for nothing.

Mandavi- Well, when you sister literally has half a brain cell you are ought to be worried.

Urmila- Whatever. *too broken to come up with sassy reply*

Ram- So no rakshas encounter. Thank you Almighty.

Urmila- I didn't say that. Although nothing to be worried. Rather helpful.

Bharat- What are you trying to, Urmi? Was there an attack in you.

Urmila- An attempt to attack. But I managed to save myself and even follow him to get some info.

Shrutkirti- Follow a monster. Were you out of your mind?

Urmila- I said na..it was rather helpful. You were right, jiju. The person behind these attacks is a defeated king from swayamvar, Lankapati Ravan! Right opposite to the mountains in the forest..there is a deep valley...it's there basecamp. There are several other tents all over the forest and mountains...connected via tunnels. As per my calculations, they have 5 *Anikini army. There are foot soldiers, demon, witches, magically able people, divine weapons and what not. I am sure they are planning something big against all 8 of us and they are well prepared. Their leaders is Meghnath. *spiting out his name with disgust*

Ram- Wow Urmi. That really wasn't necessary. But from next time don't put yourself in danger.
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Everyone left for their tents altogether more alert. Lakshman had decided to stand outside and guard...and no one could convince him otherwise..stubborn he is. Technically Urmila was rescued but all knew that she was really hurt from inside. It was decided telepathically not to poke questions at her...until she is herself ready to share.

_In Mithila Kumari tents_

Urmila sits next to her Sita didi and starts sobbing on her shoulder. All sisters form a circle around her and pat her back.

Sita- Bas kar pagali. Ab roti hi rahegi ki kuchh bolegi bhi. [English translation: Enough now, silly. Now will you cry only or will you say something as well.]

Urmila- *still sobbing* Didi! I think..think I..I love him.

Shrutkirti- That short tempered mean warrior prince of Ayodhya.

Urmila- *nods sadly*

Mandavi- Well congratulations my beloved sister. You are probably the last person to find out.

Sita- Mandavi! Not right now. So what's in it to cry about.

Urmila- Why are you not understanding? Not as in a tiny crush..but i love him as in i wanna marry him and not anyone else.