Arjun descended the chariot driven by Matali . He felt elated touching the soil that nourished him,supported him and helped him stand firm and proud. Certainly heaven is nothing before the Mother Earth he thought. The simple hermitage where his brothers and wife waited for him appeared like a mansion of sorts for him. Matali climbed down and remarked.' Indra's son,you never looked so delightful even when you are in the most coveted and desirable heaven.I am surprised." Arjun replied firmly and with his disarming smile.' Those who live on earth would definitely are more fulfilled and charged. The soil here makes us smile,cry, fight and make peace ,We can feel all emotions in one life. I can't find any such thing happen in heaven.Any way,finally,I am back to my home,to my brothers..." ,' And to your endearing wife I guess." Indra's voice is heard from behind. Arjun looked back with surprise.Indra stood there with his affectionate fatherly smile.' Don't be shocked. I want to tell your Eldest that I am returning you to him with the confidence to admit that you will win back the kingdom for him and would defeat the so called Maharathis even if they have the boon of immortality or gifted with natural armour." Matali teased his king.' Your Excellence must have felt the pain of separation even before your son landed on earth." Arjun felt that it must be true looking at Indra's touching eyes and expression on his face. Nakul and Bheem ran to them and in a minute Arjun is lifted up into the air by Bheemsen with excitement.Nakul is dancing with amusement.Indra is looking at their comraidre with curiosity. Bheem dropped Arjun on the ground only when they reached Yudhishtir who came forward and touched Indra's feet. Sahadev had tears in his eyes and hugged Arjun like a small kid. Indra blessed Yudhishtir and with a proud smile stated.' Your brother returned to you like my Vajrayudh,that never fails to strike the opponent. You can relax now assuming that you already got your Kingdom back." Yudhishtir folded his hands.' I am grateful to you for favouring Arjun with such invincibility.How can I repay your deed? " Indra smilingly assured.' You need not think about that. My son favoured me by killing the Kalakeyas and Nivata Kavachas whom no one can defeat." Arjun touched his Eldest's feet and enquired.' How are you Jyesht Bhrata,Surely you must have had trouble coming over here to Gandhamadhan.It is not an easy journey to the top.You must have waited at the foot place of the hill. I would have come there." Bheem intervened abruptly.' Go and meet Draupadi. She is the one who suffered maximum. We tried our best to dissuade her from climbing over here but of no use." Arjun looked at Indra who signalled him he will wait and entered inside the hermitage.But he could not find her there. The Katyayani idol that she worshipped just then is looking Devine with a gracious smile. Arjun folded his hands and prayed.' Let my wife be happy and peaceful Mata." Then he proceeded through the outlet that lead to the beautiful river flowing so nearer to the hermitage.The snowy peaks are glowing in reddish orange colour as the setting sun pervade the peaks in his golden red splendour. Arjun looked here and there with his heart beat increasing anticipating the moment they both waited for five years. He then found his Krishnaa his Fireborn his Yajnaseni sitting on the rock placing her face on her lap. The sun sank down making way to Night maiden as in hilly regions Pradosh won't stay that long.Arjun approached her and placed his hand on her shoulder.The next moment she turned to him and keeping her face on his heart hugged him close . Her eyes are swollen with continuous flow of tears and he observed the intensity through the heaving of her shoulders up and down.Arjun also got tears rolling down and falling down to meet her tears making them unite in soul and body.Arjun clasped her shoulders tightly not bothering about the pain that may happen to her He then brought his hands to her waist and kneeling down before her placed his face on her heart that always mirrored his image inside.Panchali ran her fingers into his curly hair still sobbing and breathing heavily . Arjun looked up and wiped her tears and nodded his head indicating her no need to cry as he returned back not to leave her again. He got up and took her face which he saw in dreams only,the glowing lotus eyes,the beautiful face that supersedes Apsaras in charm. Krishnaa" he stammered in his husky voice and Panchali closed her eyes in ecastacy feeling the love and warmth in her Arjun's voice.He kissed on her eyes and she shivered. Her nails dug into his shoulders,Arjun felt he is now in heaven but not before.Arjun" Panchali's voice made Arjun passionate as he touched her earlobe and then caressed her neck. She smiled at him and clasped his neck with her delicate hands. ' you really came back from heaven? Or I am dreaming as usual?" She is still doubtful and confused. Arjun smiled and ardently kissed her lips as if to prove it is not a dream. Panchali moved closer and savoured the bliss closing her eyes. She felt the familiar rough shoulders making her feel protected from everything and Panchali sighed in relief.' My Arjun is with me now. I can face anything,But I won't let him leave me again." Arjun smiled mischievously . ' And I won't leave you even if you throw me away." He said. Panchali kept her fingers on his lips preventing him from saying more.' Your Krishnaa can't breathe without you Arjun.I survived only with the hope of our reunion.I realised I am here only in body whereas my soul accompanied you wherever you went." Her words made Arjun emotional.' I can feel that my love! There is no moment when I stopped thinking about you. But I feel guilty for making you trouble yourself and torture your body for my sake. How thin you became? Krishnaa Are you eating food at all? You don't look like. Too bad dear,you look so weak." Panchali smiled at his concern.' Now that you came Krishnaa will be alright. You brought back my life.Arjun,promise me you won't leave me again. " Panchali stretched her hand and Arjun bent down to kiss and seal his promise.
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