Rashmi

● Chapter 24 ● The War God ●

In Rasatala:

In the chamber of the Daakshit, himself and his mother are discussing important things for their plan to go smoothly.

Daakshit, fueled by his obsession to get Chandhini at any cost will cross any lengths to attain her. His urge to make her his and the satisfaction he will get when he sees Adithya slowly crumble will be a delight. And conquering the three worlds is his ambition.

Devi Diti who is filled with vengeance against the gods for killing her sons and her primal need to see them at her mercy.

The path they have chosen is a deadly one. The chances that they are going to emerge victorious may be slim but will they stop trying? Nah not at all. It may be a brave decision or rather a foolish one.

Only time may tell that.

For them to reach their final destination, they need to carefully craft all their plans. The tapestry of deceit and lies they had build will ensure that.

They had ordered the soldiers not to let anyone in. Even of a whisk of their plan is heard by anyone they will be doomed.

Their discussion was cut short by the knock interrupted them. Daakshit was furious at the interruption while Devi Diti simmered in anger but nonetheless she gave permission to enter the chamber.

A man entered the chamber and before he could utter any word Daakshit growled, "Didn't I say not to disturb us?"

A shiver passed down the man's spine hearing the tone of Daakshit but nonetheless he remained stoic. He had a vital information to deliver so he can bear his king's anger for a few more minutes.

Devi Diti narrowed her eyes and asked him, "What brings you here Asva? What is so important that you defy your brother's order and interrupt us?"

The man now identified as Asva turned to look at his mother. Just like any other member of Rasatala he was tall and bulky. His dark skin stark contrast to his grey eyes. He was the second eldest of Devi Diti, younger brother to Daakshit, the commander-in-cheif of the Asura army.

Asva's worried eyes met his mother eyes. He said, "Mother, I come bearing bad news."

Both of them straightened hearing it. They look at each other with visible tension.

Daakshit order him, "Speak brother."

Asva nodded and said, "One of our spies was stationed near Ayodhya and he saw a man entering the forest of Ayodhya."

Daakshit who was annoyed said, "How does it concern us? He is either too brave or foolish enough to venture into the forest of Ayodhya at night. At no time he will be a feast to the wild animals. Don't waste our time Asva."

Asva looked at him and said, "But brother he is no ordinary man. Infact he is not human."

Daakshit mind raced with possibilities. He looked at his brother and asked, "It's not a asur. I have not ordered them to venture inside the forest after the last attack. Then either it's a demigod or God."

Asva nodded and replied, "You guess is correct brother. The man  who entered the forest is a God."

Devi Diti finally opened her mouth and asked him, "Who is it?"

Asva worriedly said, "It's that War God mother. He is advancing into the forest of Ayodhya with conviction. If I am being more specific he is going to Guru Vashishta's house."

Devi Diti stood up in shock. 'No. This can't happen. I can't let all my hardwork go in vain. I have to stop him!'

Then she looked at her son who was too calm about the situation. She wanted to yell at him for being so nonchalant about this. Didn't he realize the seriousness of the situation. If that wretched War God reached Chandhini, everything will be over.