All Chapters of The Shambala Chronicles : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Rudra stormed into his room, blazing in anger. He took a swipe at his table, the vase decorated on it broke and everything scattered.The servants coward in fear.He wanted to shout and scream. Everything was so chaotic. He screamed and collapsed on the chair. Burying his head in his hands. "I can't stay here," he muttered."Rudra," his mother's gentle voice diverted his attention. He didn't look up.Chitralekha sighed and walked up to him.She took the next chair and gently stroked his hair."I know you are troubled Rudra," she stifled a tear," everyone is, Anbir......," she sobbed," I lost my son as well."He looked up at his mother's tear marked face. He had never really been close to her. Simply because she was the queen, with his father away at wars most of the time. She had to step up and look after the kingdom, and she did it fabulously.The court looked up to her."You have to be strong Rudra, please," she sai

"Navya, what are you doing here?" Rudra asked."I thought you wanted me here," she replied in a sultry voice. Navya was beautiful, and she knew it. She had that superior look around her as if she was better than the rest of the world. It was typical of anyone brought up with privileges. As soon as he was the crown prince, there was a sudden increase in female attention. He had that earlier as well, but most of the ambitious courtiers and their daughters were wooing Anbir, now he was their target.Navya was chosen by his mother, the queen. She was beautiful, astute and had all the qualities fit for a queen, as per his mother.Her being daughter of the baron whose province provided the highest revenue to Vatsya was an added advantage.He turned to face her. She was dressed in a red gown which accentuated all her curves. A slit on her side gave a tantalizing view of her shapely legs.It's not like he didn't find her attractive, or didn't desire

Rudra was going over the revenue reports in his office. He shuffled through them then glanced at commander Malcolm."Some of the provinces seems to have failed to send the tributes," Rudra commented while surveying the list."Yes, your grace, I would be sending our envoys to recover it in time.""No need commander, give them some more time. I will discuss the final report with the finance minister.""But your grace... His majesty has said we must receive the tributes on schedule.""I know but some of them need more time due to natural calamities, it isn't fair to expect the same revenue in adverse situations.""But what do I say to his majesty?"Rudra looked at him darkly," I will manage it you dont have to worry about it. We are not going to force it, is that clear?"Malcolm commander nodded rather reluctantly. Rudra had realized that some of those provinces had suffered natural calamities. If their leaders were unable to send their p

"Thank you, master, for accepting me in the group," Maya said happily.The rest of the village riff rafs had been dismissed leaving only Maya behind."Being part of the watchers means total dedication and secrecy, are you ready for it ?" Baal said.She nodded."Good, once you are trained and initiated you will be part of the watchers.""Baal, what do the watchers do?""I cannot give you all the details but we are aiming to unite people against the oppressive Vatsaya, they have capture more than half of the world and their king won't stop until be gets world domination, perhaps, more.""Hmmm, did you also suffer some loss because of them?" She asked cautiously.He sighed."Yes, I lost a lot because of them," he replied.Maya didn't press further, he didn't seem interested to elaborate further on it.*******After getting thoroughly bored in his welcome dinner, Rudra retired to his chamber. It was gett

Rudra has been wandering around in the fair for hours. He had become proficient in sneaking out of the palace comforts, ever since.......He brushed aside the thought. He was dressed like a common person, baggy pants and sleeveless tunic. A leather boots and belt completed his look. He also had a hidden dagger in his boots. He could pass off as a soldier, a blacksmith, or a trader. Hearing the commotion, he went towards the bull racing area just like everyone else. Its was crowded, and that's when he saw her. She was wearing a long cloak, her hood down when she was suddenly pushed into the track, right in front of the approaching bulls. For a second he wasn't sure what the figure was doing, then her hood fell off. It was her. Her cloak was nearly ripped off in the stampede, she slipped and fell on the ground. Rudra didnt think. He lunged after her, he stared momentarily at her ter

"Look there, your boyfriend is following you," Kaanchi whispered to Maya.Maya turned around where Kaanchi was pointing at. There he was leaning against a pole. His hands folded, staring intently at her.Their eyes met and she gave a smile of acknowledgement. His lips twitched and he nodded. Though he didnt make any attempt to come and talk to them."He is not my boyfriend!" Maya berated Kaanchi."He can be if you want to," she winked.Maya shook her head and continued checking out the bracelet she was admiring.It was the second day of the fair, Prahastha had nearly lost his cool, previous day, and he was ready to return to the safety of their villages. However, Maya managed to convince him that she would be more careful. He had agreed reluctantly.She moved on to the next stall and the next until she bumped into a wall of hard muscles.She looked up into the familiar hazel eyes."Hi again," he grinned."Hi, " she fumbled.

"Prahastha wait," Maya battled the crowd to keep up with him while turning back to check on Aryan. He wasn't visible anymore, already lost in the sea of people.Her heart sank at the thought that she might never see him again."Kaanchi and Rohan, we can't leave without them Prahastha.""They will join us later, don't worry about them, keep your hood down," he looked around furtively. None of the guards was following them."Arent, we going back to the inn?" She asked he pulled her towards the stands where the wagons were stationed."No! too dangerous, you have already invited enough attention. We are leaving this place right now." Prahastha replied.He had a stern look on his face. Maya had realized this long back that arguing with him in such situations was useless.Rudra saw her disappear in the crowd along with Prahastha. He had managed to find out that she was li

After tucking the message in Agni's wings, Prahastha yawned and stretched his body. It was late night and he should have been in bed long ago.He was walking towards his room when a sound of sobbing emanated from her room. Worried, he slowly opened the door of her room and peeped inside. She was lying on her bed, her eyes shut tightly, her hands clutching the sheets, she whimpered softly "We must help them, Captain, my parents they are hurt" she said as her arm reached out to no one but air.Understanding dawned on the Prahastha's face, she was having a nightmare. He moved closer to the bed staring at her pained features as she cried out into the night "Keep moving, we have to cross the bridge".Tears started to flow as her body shook with her silent sobbing. He was confused, he did not know what to do. Should he wake her? He stared at her, as she wrapped her arms around herself, hugging herself in her sleep.She was dreaming about the n

Gopi stared in astonishment at the girl chatting away with the prince, as they approached from the forest. Her face, her laugh, her voice.....she was exactly like Toshani unless she was her. He prayed she wasnt. "This is my partner Gyaan," Aryan introduced the older man to Maya. She smiled politely. No trace of recognition on her face. Maya wondered why Gyaan was staring at her as if he had seen a ghost, same as Aryan did when they met for the first time. "How long are you going to stay here?" She asked. Gyaan and Aryan exchanged glances. "We are not sure, but a few weeks, definitely," Aryan replied. "That's excellent, my guardian Prahastha is eager to meet you, he wanted to thank you personally for saving my life." "The feeling is mutual, I am also quite eager to meet him," Aryan said while giving a nod to Gyaan.

Several thousand years ago -In a Celestial dimension where time and space stood still. Aditi the mother Godess, of the Devas the rulers of heaven, was looking at two stars colliding, they burst into tiny glittering fragments leaving a black hole ready to gobble up the next heavenly body.She felt his presence before he reached her."How have you been my dear?" Kashyapa asked while following her gaze staring at the dance of celestial objects."I wonder how does father Brahma feels about this, his creation. They float around the universe taking birth, existing then destroying themselves. Right from the celestial to the molecular level. Mirroring each movement. The atoms behave in the same way, isn't it? Sometimes I feel they are all same."He smiled," its indeed the same, it never ends. The world, the universe, move in the perpetual cycle of creation and destruction. One who successfully detaches one