Chapter 10: Devsena kills Anvamundan
Dravid Palace----
Devsena went to the room where her father was being treated. She went to him and said, "Appa. Do you know how much scared I have been. Do you know, as per the words of Hahuma, I went to pray Mahishiamman but all of a sudden a disturbance occurred in the prayer and..." "Devsena", interjected Anvamundan. He continued," I am perfectly fine. See. About the wounds, isn't it common to have wounds during the war"? She said,"I know Appa, you can defeat those Arya. This kingdom will forever known as the Dravid kingdom". She then started putting medicine in his wounds. He said,"Devsena! Arya are not less strong". She said,"But aren't more powerful than my Appa". He said, "My servants can do this. You are already very stressed. Go and rest". She smiled and said," Seeing you safe, all of my stress turned into happiness ".
In the battlefield----
There was a division between the Aryans and the Dravids. Varundev and some other Arya chieftains were putting ointments on the wounds of the injured soldiers. On the Dravid side, one soldier said," Are the Arya really very merciful? After injuring my leg, they would have killed me, if they want but they let me go because of the sunset ". But on the next moment he was lying on the ground with blood flowing out of his throat. Thangam said, "Did you forget that it is a big sin to accept the mercy of the enemy? And in Dravid kingdom, there is only one punishment to this. Death".
Sivaan called Varundev. Thangam was about to leave, when she heard it. She remember the scene to Ulluka remembering Varundev while getting killed. She turned and asked," Who is this Varundev "? He said," I am Varundev ". She smiled and said,"Calling your name, a coward old man, who was unable to bear my torture, die begging for mercy. Do you know how have I wounded him? I had cut and separated his flesh from his body. Our Dravid animals also refused to eat that flesh. Do you know why? Because that flesh was of a coward".
Hearing her insults, Sivaan pulled out his sword but Varundev stopped him and said,"No Sivaan. You will not go to the despicable woman". Thangam laughed. Varundev said, "The persons who don't know how to respect their own people, what can be expected from them towards us". He looked towards her and said,"Oo Dravid. Whom are you calling coward? I have heard that he himself have saved some of his companions from your zone". He then went away not even having a second glance on Thangam who was fuming in anger.
Varundev was moving with Sivaan. Angdev and his brother came to him and Angdev said," Varundev. Take out the chain from your neck. Now you are not a Veer. Today when the Dravid king have already fallen from the elephant, your one stroke could have made the battle came to an end but you didn't did that". Varundev said, "That was the sunset time and the Saankh was already blown up. After the signal, attacking any of the Dravid is inappropriate according to the Arya values". Angdev said,"Why don't you accept that you have done a mistake"? Abhrook came and said," Arya. What is this"?
Angdev said, "Why are you questioning my deeds? Today our win could be cocksure if not because of this fool". Abhrook said,"And the dream of establishment of Aryavarta could also have become a dream of forever. After the signal, it is the rule of the Aryans to not fight, not of the Dravids. They could have attacked us if they want, but our enemies followed our rule. I know that during a war the desire to win is foremost but how can we give up on our values only because of the desire. The dream of our ancestors are not only our goal but also our responsibility. Aryavarta is our future. But can we give a creed less future to our successors".
Dravid Kingdom----
Throne Room----
All the officials have been gathered there. Anvamundan came and asked," What happened? Why the court is gathered in this time"? Dayalini, suppressing her excitement, said,"To give punishment to a rule breaker" and pointed her finger towards Anvamundan. He got confused and asked, "What offence have I done"? She said," The offence of losing the war ". He again got confused and said, "But the war is still not ended. How come we lost it"? She said," The war is not still ended but for you, it have ended from long time". He asked,"Seshrani. Can you stop beating around the bushes? Please tell me clearly ". She said, " During the war, you have been a charafaufaulthe mercy by one of the Arya. He spared your life which can be considered keeping in eyes of the Arya rules but also saved you from getting killed by another Arya and also gave you water and in Dravid Kingdom, sympathy from enemies have only one punishment".
Anvamundan took some time to digest the words as he wasn't aware of it due to his unconsciousness. He then lowered his head and just gave a nod. She then continued, "So I, Seshrani Dayalini, sister of Maharani Chamundi, issues death penalty against Anvamundan".She then turned to Hahuma, who was holding an ugly expression on her face, and asked, "Hahuma. Can the death between the king and a soldier should have no difference at all"? She shook her head and said," I understands your concern Dayalini, but the Dravid law can't allow me to do so". Dayalini asked,"Why is so"?
Taking a deep breath to calm himself, Anvamundan said, "I know why. If a death penalty is issued on a king, he should either die from the hands of the Queen or the Princess. I don't have my queen with me. As a Seshrani, you don't have that right and Devsena have vowed to not hold any weapon till 30 days. As the caretaker of the throne, I should also take care of the princess and since the vow is given by Hahuma, she should strictly follow it. Moreover, I was a soldier in the battlefield. So I don't have any shame dying like a normal soldier".
Arya Camp----
Varundev was moving absent mindedly. Abhrook came near him and asked," What happened Varundev? What is bothering you"?
Varundev said, "Am I really in fault because I spare the life the Dravid king because of the signal? Is it my mistake to give water to a thrust"? Abhrook asked," Could you have done the same thing if it was a normal soldier"? Without any second thought Varundev nodded his head and said,"In the battlefield, all the the skilled and courageous soldiers belongs to one category only be it a king or a normal soldier. Every person only think of completing his duties. When a sword rises, it neither start nor stop seeing someone's position". Abhrook patted on his shoulder and said,"Do you know Varundev? I am proud that I was able to spend some quality time with your father and now I am happy that I am able to spend some time with you".
Dravid Palace----
Devsena was sleeping in her room. Suddenly Anguri came and said,"Devsena! Uncle is being taken out of the palace to be given punishment. Mother have accused him. He is been issued with death penalty ". Devsena ran
out of her room with a speed of wind. At that time, Dayalini announced,"Let the procedure of the punishment started". In the Dravid Kingdom the penalized person is first got naked, then his hair got shaved up, then he is being moved in the city allowing the people to throw anything they want on him and then at last was being be headed in the middle of the city.
Thangam came and said," Your Majesty, you have to be naked". He slowly nodded. As Thangam pulled his white apron, Devsena came running, more appropriately flying, and hugged his father, meanwhile covering him with her duppatta [1]. A mist formed in her eye soon welling up her eyes and fall as soon as she experienced her father's hand on her head. Dayalini got enraged and asked, "What are you doing Devsena"? She asked her aunt," How come the soon to be queen and the crown princess don't know what is going on in this kingdom? Don't I have the right? And moreover, I reject this punishment imposed on my father". Dayalini asked,"Are you opposing Dravid rules"?
She said,"I am opposing the decision took on this particular court. Don't you have a least belief on your Singhashanpati. Don't you have a ounce of believe in that person who have maintained the glory of your beloved queen for so many years? This person have fought don't know how many wars for the safety of the kingdom, don't know got how many wounds in this age. And now! Is this the status of your king in your heart"? Dayalini fumed up and asked, "Devsena. Do you know what he have done"? She replied," Yes! I do have the amount of information that you have, but the only difference is that, I believe in Maharani Pati Anvamundan and not you, Mausi Amma".
Dayalini rolled her eyes and said,"Devsena! Everything happening here is the orders from Hahuma ". Meanwhile, Anvamundan said," My dear daughter, don't do this. I am afraid that people will start spreading rumors that the crown princess broke the law only because of her love towards her father". Her brows furrowed as she asked, "Is this called justice, Appa? What kind of justice is this, Hahuma"? Dayalini said," What are you asking from Hahuma? Maharani Pati Anvamundan has accepted his punishment by himself. As your father has never entangled the responsibilities of a Maharani Pati and a father, like wise this Dravid Kingdom expect you to never entangle the responsibilities of a crown princess and a daughter ".
With a fierce look on her face, she said, "Alright! If my Dravid kingdom wants a daughter to mourn on her father's death then I also expect from the kingdom that Maharani Pati will get a kingly death. I want my answer from you, Hahuma". Letting out a sigh she asked," Devsena do you even know how a Maharani Pati will get a kingly death "? Devsena asked," How Hahuma "? Dayalini said, " By the hands of either a queen or a princess. Which means you have to kill your father by your own hands". Devsena felt like the sky have fallen on her head. She was shocked to end. Seeing her expression, Hahuma asked, "Can you live your whole life lifting this weight on your soul"?
With a smile on her face she said," A daughter will prefer to die before seeing her father walking on the path of shame in front of all the community. Which daughter can live with pride seeing her father being beheaded in the common guillotine? The father who taught me how to walk, if I am not able to save him from walking in the path of shame, then my life is a curse. The father who have my footsteps as his heartbeat, before seeing him being beheaded by a hang man, I would wish to give up on my life. A father who have also given me the love of a mother, before seeing his greatness being sacrificed, I would like to sacrifice my bashfulness and hesitation. The insult of my father would have been a self restraint for me, Hahuma. But if I will be able to give him a respectful death, then I will be set free from every restraint. If I will be able to protect my father's modesty by doing this, then isn't it my duty, Hahuma "?
Throne room----
Anvamundan made a kingly entry in his royal costume. Devsena was standing in front of the throne. She took a deep breath to gain more courage. As she was about to take the sword, Hahuma said,"Think again, Devsena. Don't break your words just being emotional. The shadow of crisis is in your surrounding only". Looking towards her mother's sword she said," None of my vows is as important to me as my duty towards my father". She took the sword and started walking towards her father. With every step she took, the thoughts of her childhood, how she used to play with her father, how he used to put ointments on her wounds, how he used to tell her stories, his every memories, teachings and scoldings came in front of her eyes.
When she went in front of her father, automatically the hand holding the sword, came down. Anvamundan said,"Why did you stopped? Death is the ending of every human being. I have never knew that I would be so lucky to be got killed by the symbol of Dravid power, Maharani Chamundi Putri Devsena's hand. We are the most proudest parents in the history of Dravid kingdom. Maharani Chamundi would be so felicitous giving birth to a daughter like you. I am so felicitous to be able to become the father of such filial child. I am proud of you my daughter. Very proud of you. That throne is still waiting for you. Go. Take your mother's place and give salvation to your father".
Keeping all her feelings at one side, with a expressionless face, she stab him. He didn't even cry out of pain. He smilingly said, "Long live, my daughter", and took his last breathe. She wiped her streams of tear and with the same face, went and sat in the throne. She said," The fault was not of my Appa. The fault was of that Arya's mercy. I am swearing to Maharani Chamundi Amma. I am swearing to Dravid insult. I will provide that Arya a very ruthless death".
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