Aadhya Strength Of Pandavas novel Chapter 40

PANDAVAS PALACE

Vidur was in the Pandavas palace giving them the suggestion, "putra you will have to accept whatever they give even if it's less." They all agreed and Bheem asked, "but which city is big enough to be our capital?" To which Draupadi asked, "Is there A city where no one stays and where there is fear of rakshas?" Yudhisthir replied, "there is one Panchali, Khandavprasth." Hearing this Aadhya asked, "but jesth bharata there no one can live as Indradev promised Dakshak that no human will reside there, what will we do?"

Yudhishtir replied, "Aadhya we shall talk to Dakshak as we have no intention to harm them they will understand." Aadhya nodded in hopes that everything will go well. She saw everyone's concern face so she changed the topic saying, "well I'm happy thinking how pitamah and mata will now live their lives in peace there. They have gone through so much, they have sacrificed so much, now they will live peacefully and A little happier." Hearing this everyone smiled and Arjun said, "you are right Aadhya now it's their days to have A rest." Aadhya smiled more hearing this and said, "now I can't wait to see them in peace."

After talking some more they called it A day. On the other side, Bhisma slept with A heavy heart and A new responsibility that will only end with his death.

MORNING

Aadhya just returned from her morning prayers. A maid entered and said, "Rajkumari Maha Mahim Bhisma asks permission to enter." Hearing this Aadhya says, "let him enter." Hearing about Bhishma's arrival, Aadhya was perplexed for a moment. Composing herself she asked politely, "Pranipat Pitamah so what brought you here at this hour. I am sure it's not just to greet me. There is more in the story."

Bhisma laughed at her wording and replied, "This is what I like about you. You are always more than what meets the eye. I came here in search of some ladoos. It's the delicious smell that is reaching till outdoor corridors. So what about fulfilling our old promise? "

Adhya looked at Bhisma with shock written all over her face "Pitamah are you serious? You want to steal ladoos at this age."

Bhisma rolled his eyes at her remark before replying "Well there is no specific age to eat ladoos and stealing it is always fun especially from our priye Bheem." Aadhya wasn't able to believe her ears. She repeated "you want to steal ladoo from Bharata bheem" in a trance.

Bhisma looks at her with a mischievous glint in his eyes "Well I am not going to steal it you are." Adhya asked horrified "you really want me to die early? Stealing ladoo from Bharata Bheem is equal to stepping in the lion's den. But it's alright I can at least do this much for you."

Both look at each other emotionally before going towards the royal kitchen. They were about to reach their destination when their eyes fell on Draupadi who was walking towards them with a plate full of ladoo in her hands. They were both happy about seeing their target walking towards them. Draupadi stopped looking at both of them and asked, "Pitamah Adhya, what are you both doing here?"

"Putri Draupadi we were just roaming in the corridors. Are you going somewhere?" Bhishma asked nonchalantly. Hearing the question Draupadi replies, "I was taking ladoos for Arya Bheem. Do you need anything pitamah?" seeing Bhisma nod A no Draupadi said, "then I will meet you both later."

"Sakhi, you must be tired with all the work. Why won't you rest for a while? We will take this to Bharata Bheem safely." Aadhya asked abruptly, making Draupadi stop in a halt. She was suspicious for a moment but let it pass and gave the plate to Aadhya. Aadhya and Bhisma gave each other a triumphant smile. After getting far away from Draupadi's sight, Aadhya and Bhisma went towards the garden sitting area and sat down to enjoy the ladoos.

Bheem was surprised that his plate of ladoos haven't arrived yet and came out of his chamber to ask about it and saw Draupadi passing by. Bheem went towards Draupadi and said, "Drau is everything alright?" Draupadi looked with confusion and asked, "yes arya why do you ask so?" Bheem with A sad pout replied, "it's just that my ladoos haven't arrived yet." Draupadi then asks, "how can that be Aadhya and Pitamah were bringing you your ladoos."

Bheem now knew the reason and said, "that's what you did wrong Drau, Aadhya always just wants chances to steel my ladoos and you gave her the whole plate. My precious ladoos!! I shall take the plate back as fast I as can." Saying this he left Draupadi while using his nose as A guide. The other Pandavas entered and Yudhishtir asked, "Panchali where did Bheem left in such A hurry" to which Nakul added, "yeah he ran like his ladoos were stolen" making other Pandavas chuckle. Drauapadi smiled and said, "yes you are right arya Nakul, Aadhya and Pitamah stole arya Bheem's ladoos that's why he went in search of them." making all the Pandavas shocked. They followed the path Bheem did to see what will happen.

They catch up to Bheem and follow him. They realized that they have reached the garden and going further all six of them see Bhisma and Aadhya enjoying ladoos and talking. They all smiled at the scene but Bheem who can't see his ladoos being eaten marches towards them and says, "Aadhya!!!!!!!" making Aadhya and Bhisma turn towards the voice and they see the six of them. Aadhya looked at him in fear of getting caught and Bhisma eats the half ladoo in his hand as fast as he can.

When Bheem came closer to them Bhisma says, "well Putra you see, I'm the innocent one, I just ate the ladoo Aadhya offered as we can't reject food it is not good manners to do so." Aadhya now looked at Bhisma shocked about being betrayed and said, "pitamah it is not good to lie! it is bad as well." To his defense, Bhisma was about to say something but Bheem says, "both of you stop." Both of them looked up with A puppy face and then Aadhya got up with A ladoo in her hands and before Bheem could speak she stuffed his mouth with the ladoo and said, "well now you can't do anything. We already ate A few so it's better to join us." Aadhya flashes A bright smile after saying that melting Bheem's heart and Bheem cleared his throat and says, "yes you are right, let me enjoy the ladoos."

Aadhya sighed in relief and gives A mission accomplished look to Bhisma who nodded in reply and he turned to the others and said, "you all come as well" to which they all nodded and went towards them except Draupadi who said, "I have some work left but I shall tell A dasi to bring more food and ladoos." everyone nodded in thanks and that's how grandfather and his grandchildren enjoyed the morning.

After returning to their palace the Pandavas got ready to leave for Rajya sabha. Reaching Rajya sabha they settled down and Dhritarasth said, "Putra Yudhishtir After thinking about this topic I think it's better that we do A division and give you half of hastinapur and declare you the king of the other half, so tell me which city you chose as your capital city."

Yudhishtir got up ad said, "the city I want my capital to be is khandavprasth." Hearing this Dhritarasth said, "I shall inform you that, Khandavprath is barren and no human can stay there due to Indra dev's promise to Dakshak. But I'm sure you chose it after thinking about everything so I shall declare you the king of Khandavprasth. I announce the start of Yudhishtir's Rajya Abhishek."

After the Rajya Abhishek was done Dhritarasth said, "since your Rajya Abhishek is done I want to remind you some things, remember you can't be fully independent till 100 kings agree that you are A better king than them and for now you will be called A independent king for the name. You won't have your own flag and all the decisions and paperwork shall be under the name of Hastinapur. The people who want to go with you on their own will are allowed to go with you and I shall give you one lakh gold coins and one lakh cows to establish your city."

After that Yudhishtir went towards Dhritarasth to take his blessings. After he took the blessings Dhritarasth takes A crown and says, "may this crown be one king Yudhishtir's head forever and guide him to establish dharma and peace in his kingdom" putting the crown on Yudhishtir's head Dhritarasth continued, "putra I'm sure to expand your own kingdom you won't attack Hastinapur." Hearing Yudhishtir replied, "tatshree I won't attack my own house, I'm going to another city but I won't forget my relations with you all don't worry."

Dhritarasth smiled assuredly and said, "Kunti I would love if you stay with your jiji and give us a chance to take care of you, it's your jiji and my humble request" Hearing this all Pandavas teared up as they knew Kunti won't reject this request. Kunti was coming downstairs making Aadhya came forward as well and before Kunti can say something she joined her hands and said, "mata before you say anything please give me permission to speak something" Kunti nodded in reply.

Aadhya turned towards Dhritarasth and asked, "tatshree can you answer my one question?" Dhritarasth replied, "of course putri you can ask me anything." Satisfied with the answer Aadhya asked, "tatshree just yesterday I and my bharatashrees were considered as children who don't know anything or who can't take proper decisions, and now you are sending us to establish A new city all alone? Without the guidance of our mother? I think mata should come with us." After saying this Aadhya turned to Kunti with teary eyes hoping Kunti agrees to come with them.

Seeing this Kunti realized what she was about to do. She then has A flashback of them in Varnavath where she is saying her house is where her children are. Kunti turned to Dhritarasth and said, "jesthshree I'm sorry but I reject your request and I hope you let me go with my children I would like to go and live with them." Hearing this the Pandavas and Draupadi smiled in joy as they will live with their mother. Dhritarasth nodded permitting as he can't make Kunti stay here forcefully. The raj sabha was ended after this and the Pandavas got ready to depart to Khandavprasth tomorrow.

KUNTI'S CHAMBER

Kunti, Draupadi, and Aadhya were in Kunti's chamber. The Pandavas went to do some official work. Aadhya kept her head on Kunti's lap and said, "mata you almost agreed to tatshree's request, I'm so glad you are coming with us, or I wouldn't want to go to Khandavprasth without you." Kunti smiled hearing this and said, "putri now don't be sad I'm coming with you." Aadhya nodded and decided to take a nap so she closed her eyes.

Draupadi said, "yeah mata I'm glad you are coming with us, as I wouldn't be able to do everything alone in these times and it might have been tough on the baby as well."She kept her hand on her stomach, making Kunti smile heartedly and causing Aadhya to jump from her position and excitedly asked her, "really bhabhi?" to which Draupadi shyly nodded and Aadhya laughed in joy saying, "this is such amazing news I'm so happy bhabhi!!! I will not leave your side now." And hugged Draupadi happily while Kunti and Draupadi smiled.