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42. Love is in the air.

" Dhanyavad jiji! " with that Shikandini was bought into a group hug of sisters.

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With our Favourite Hidden family:-[Near Kampilya borders]

Advika, Karna, Kunti, Yuddhisthir, Bhima, Arjun, Nakul and Sahadev had left Kamakhya
Forest. They were traveling towards Kampilya.

" Are you sure jyesht, we should go towards Kampilya? It's Maharaja Drupad's kingdom. Last time our encounter with him was not....well cordial." said Sahadev.

" Yes, I am sure. Secondly, he won't be able to identify us, we are in a different get up." said Karna, his lips spread into a small amused smile.

" Aur Maharaja maa aur hume ko bhi nehi pehechante!" said Advika, her eyes light and happy. Kunti simply laughed, at her children's banter. Sahadev sulked.

" What is the problem with going to Kampilya? It's a beautiful country and no one will search for us there!" said Arjun, his brows furrowed in confusion.

" I know. It's nothing, let it be." said Sahadev. How was he supposed to say that he felt something was going to happen. His instincts were saying something big will happen.

Advika started to fall back slowly, as she walked beside Sahadev.

" Feel something?" asked Advika, a small concerned smile.

" Haa bhabhishree." replied Sahadev, with a sheepish smile.

" Good?" she asked again. An eyebrow raised in an inquisitive manner. Sahadev shrugged looking indecisive. Advika hummed in response.

" We will worry about the problem, when it comes. For now, don't worry." said Advika, ruffling
his hair.

" Ji bhabhishree. I will try not to." said Sahadev, a sheepish smile on his face.

" Sahadev?" said Advika, with a mischievous glint.

" Yes bhabhishree?" replied Sahadev, his eyes curious.

" Do try to relax once in a while. You will get grey hairs like your jyesht and my dau otherwise. How will you bring me a little sister, if you look old?"

" Bhabhishree!!! " said Sahadev, his face flushed red.

Advika's melodious laughter ranged like the sound of sweet bells within the clearing causing
Karna and her brother-in-laws to turn back. Kunti smiled a fond and satisfied smile, as her family's bonds grew stronger day-by-day.

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" Why are we stopping here?" asked Nakul, looking around.

" Because dearest anuj, we are right inside the capital of Maharaja Drupad's Panchal, Kampilya. This forest is within their purview." said Bhima, as he swung an arm on his shoulders.

" Yes, it will be better if we don't go any further." said Yuddhisthir, as he also looked around.

" Indeed, this place is ideal for our stay. And the town is nearby." said Karna, as he made Kunti sit on a rock slab.

" Perhaps, we should built a hut a bit deeper. It would be best protected that way." suggested Advika.

" I agree, but jyesht how are we supposed to get food?" asked Bhima, his expression curious.

Karna looked around for a bit.

" There are a lot of fruits around this areas, I think. Why don't you search around a bit? " said Karna.