Royals-The Final Chapter

Chapter-1

''Take care of Rolli Vikram.'' Veer commanded

''I will dad! To be frank I guess my little sister can actually handle the world alone.'' Vikram replied winking at Rolli. She just smiled

''Do as said.'' Dipika warned. Ranvijay smiled at trio, they reminded him so much of his childhood. The only difference was, Rolli was nowhere close to Raksha. She was fiery bold and brave beyond limits. Trained by Sitara and Hemant, she had mastered the skills of defence arts. All came natural to her, her movements weren't bookish, she changed and invented her moves surprising the enemy. She was just like Granny, difficult to understand

His eyes went to Vansh, though a Royal Vansh hated being called that. With good IQ, he was a guy in love with machines. His suite was filled with books about Science and Inventions, he wanted to be in a research field. Only person he was very close to was the eldest of the lot, Vikram.

Ranvijay's eyes met his successor's and the latter blinked once assuring him to take care of his precious girl. He smiled, Vikram was like a riddle, difficult, strange, dangerous and confusing. He had the ability to fill a room with laughter and fear at the same time. He was empathetic, down to earth and cruel when required. Ranvijay was proud about how ANanya had made him master of handling his emotions and how Dipika taught him to respect the boundaries even if they didn't mean a thing to him. Above all this , he was an adorable son, a caring brother and a deserving successor. At 18, he was already more than 6 feet. He had secured himself a seat in London without any Rathore reference and that made Ranvijay extremely proud of him

Ranvijay-Ananya decided to take a walk after dinner, a habit they had acquired for years, ''You are worried about Rolli.'' She asked looping her arm around his

''She is different! I don't think our clan ever had a girl like her.''

''Is this something bad.''

''No, but she is volatile, reacts at small things.''

''Ranvijay, she is emotional. Give her time, she will learn to overpower everything.'' He nodded pulling Ananya in a hug. They stood in the same position lost in each other. ''Are you guys going to kiss.'' They jumped apart as the voice broke their heavenly moment

Vikram walked out with a smile on his face, Ananya folded her arms to chest, ''What are you doing here?''

''Collecting objects to blackmail you in future.'' He replied with a smile

''Why me?''

''How can you forget A? You have been my love from day 1 and now you ditch me for him.'' Ranvijay smiled. Ananya hated when Vicky flirted with her and latter enjoyed it to the core. She marched to pull his ears , he instead pulled her into a hug, ''I love you A.''

''And I love you.''

''You always gave me a new lesson before I started on with something. Wouldn't you now?'' He asked his beloved teacher

Ananya held his hands, ''There are no perfect lessons Vicky. We learn every moment but I want you to remember one thing, we are strong because we stood together. Till you and your siblings stand together, no one can touch you.''

He smiled, placed an peck on her forehead, ''I will make all of you proud.'' With that he walked off, before walking in he turned a looked around at the couple whose love had become a milestone. He secretly wished for same for him in the future.

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''This is no time to practice.'' Dipika interrupted Rolli's fencing practice

''Couldn't sleep.'' She replied taking her gloves off. Dipika patted the wooden bench, Rolli sat beside her, ''Nervous?'' She asked

''Yes! Dad says I am too rough at times and then he pushes me to train.''

''Look at me Rolli.'' She did, locking her eyes with her aunt. Dipika cupped her face, ''We bought all of you together, so that you learn to stick by each other. What bhai does is to ensure that if in trouble, you don't need any one to save you . Also, to make sure that when we get in trouble you are capable enough to stand alone.''

''What does that mean?'' She scrunched her nose

Dipika smiled, ''You will learn with time.''

''Chachi, is there something you and mom keep hiding.'' Rolli asked

Dipika held her hand between hers, ''There are many things and trust me girl , you are ready for all.'' Rolli grinned at the pride in her aunt's eyes, leaning closer she hugged her tight. Dipika held her close. She knew, the silence and calmness of the years was just the indication of the violent storm. She was ready, and had decided to prepare her son. She was aware that Netra will use Dev as a weapon. She wasn't scared as her son was something Netra couldn't comprehend. He at times reminded Dipika of her late father, sending shivers down her spine. Every time she thought of it, Veer's words would come back about moulding his arrogance on the right path. She sighed, ''Off to bed now.'' Rolli pecked her cheek running away

''Mom, what brings you here at this hour?'' Vikram asked, shocked to find his mother awake at this hour.

''Can we talk.'' He nodded Dipika walked in. Vikram pulled a chair and sat opposite to his mother. Dipika was now speechless, not sure what has she come here to talk about, ''Mom, can I ask something.'' She nodded

''There is something everyone hides from us. Something which happened in past and seems it had not ended yet.'' Dipika stared at her young son, she couldn't come to tell him about the horrid past nor about the recent pop of sudden accidents happening in Rathore hotels. She knew one day he would know, for now she just few words. Taking a deep breath, she looked into in his eyes, ''Vikram, there was a time I had to chose between my family and being right. I chose being right going through hell. One day, you will have to go through the same. Just remember chose wisely so that you never regret.''

''Do you regret?'' he shot

''No! and I would never ever in my life.''

''Then case closed your highness, I won't regret either. My RIGHT is just my family, everything else stands WRONG. '' he said looking straight into Dipika's eyes. She blinked, he had the same rage she had seen years back in her father's eyes. She quickly got up, pecking his forehead she walked out to dash with Vansh, ''Its 11 Vansh, back to your room.''

''Bhai had to help on science assignment.'' Vicky played along with the lie, he loved his 13 year old baby brother and couldn't say no to him. Dipika frowned, she warned both before walking off.

''Bhai, you won't believe. Our grand aunt, means grandpa's sister had a son. We have another uncle, I don't know why family never told of this.'' Vansh looked excited about the journal he had discovered his great grandmother's library. Vikram froze, his mother's words suddenly came back. He quickly took the journal, ''Vansh, this should be a secret between us and I want you to fins more about us. I mean the journal like this, but secretly. Do you promise.'' Vansh nodded.

Later in the night Vikram stayed awake recalling his mother's words. The incomplete discussions among the elders, which would abruptly halt at his or Rolli's presence. He sat up, he was well aware of all close and distant cousins and families. As a part of his training he was being taught about all his ancestors and their achievements thoroughly . then why this cousin of his father was left out?

Walking out on the porch, he stared at the clean sky. His training of years helped in conclude one thing, this hidden cousin of his father was either the beginning or the storm his mother talks about but never elaborates. He was aware, he won't get a single answer of the direct question. Vansh was the only one to uncover all, he had immense patience was details and research. Vicky looked up again, storm or no storm, he was ready to face all. All that meant was his family, rest he cared least about.

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So here is the beginning, hope you like the first chapter. Next would Dev and Sona. Do drop in your comments and don't forget to vote.