𝐂𝐡•𝟏: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒃𝒉𝒂 𝑺𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝑨 𝑴𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏

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𝑰𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒃𝒉𝒂 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒂𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊•

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the sabha was eerily silent..the courtiers did their duties with what seemed like.. tension...Sivagami who was sitting on her throne sighed and glanced at Bhallaladeva who was sitting on his throne..GLARING..at Bahubali who was busy smirking at some Maidservants who was shyly peeking from a pillar..

Sivagami Shook her head. She told "your eyes will pop out with all that glaring Bhalla..". Bhallaladeva snapped his head towards her. Bijjaladeva who was standing beside Bhallaladeva sniffled a smirk..he told

"Can you blame our Son, Sivagami? Look at Bahubali! He's busy Flirting with the maids rather than doing his duties!"

Sivagami sighed, she knew how women were literally stuck on Bahubali like some limpet. Bhallaladeva growled "This isn't an appropriate behaviour for a Kshatriya. Amma."

"Oh Discussions?? I'm in!!".

Everyone looked up..of course it was Amarendra. Coming towards them munching on an Apple (most probably given by some maid).. Sivagami smiled a Bit. Bhallaladeva noticed her smile..and frowned..why is she smiling?..if that was me instead of him she would have punished me..he thought.

Bhallaladeva then looked at Him "it's about time for you to behave like a true ROYAL..Baahu..".

Amarendra just chuckled.. taking a small bite out of his apple. He casually replied "well Bhalla..i AM doing a Royal job! Giving attention to all my citizens!". Bhallaladeva growled while Sivagami smiled..

Bijjaladeva told "you're being too considerate on Bahubali.". Sivagami sternly told "Both my son's are equal to me"

Bhallaladeva sniffled a chuckle..Equal? Really?..

Since their childhood..it was Baahu who got everything..all the love, respect and care.. everyone was for him...And Bhalla?.. nothing more than a shadow in the palace..

Bahubali looked at Bhallaladeva and smiled and held out the apple "want a bite brother?".

Bhallaladeva snapped"NO!! I DON'T NEED ANYTHING FROM YOU!!..". Everyone stared.. Bahubali too was looking kinda stunned..

Sivagami told "BHALLA. Calm down. It is very unroyal of you to shout like this."

Bhallaladeva meekly nodded "Apologies..Amma."

Bijjaladeva just growled and looked away.

Bahubali told "Anyways..Why did you summon me Amma? Is anything wrong?"..

Sivagami nodded and told "Some Villagers had come to us..and complained about a Wolf Attack."

Everyone went silent.

Sivagami Continued "They told that Many Villagers has gotten killed by that beast. And not only the villagers but even some travellers too"

Bahubali asked "Where was the wolf last spotted?".

Kattappa Who was silently watching told "It was last spotted in the rudravanam (a forest located in the borders of Mahishmati)"

Bahubali nodded..Sivagami Got up "Baahu. You need to go to that forest and Kill the beast..And..Bhalla will accompany you."

Bhallaladeva who was silent till now..got annoyed. Bahubali noticed his face and smirked..

Bhallaladeva sighed.. controlling his boiling anger and looked at Sivagami"as you wish Amma.."

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Later..

𝚁𝚞𝚍𝚛𝚊𝚟𝚊𝚗𝚊𝚖. 𝙴𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐.

Bhallaladeva was walking forward cutting off some random vines and plants..it was getting dark. Bahubali was walking behind him..high alert yet watching him

He asked "Why are you always very Angry Bhalla? Is there anything wrong?"

Bhallaladeva looked at him..and growled "mind your own business. Baahu. We're here to hunt. Not in a Palace Play."

Bahubali sighed..wow..rude. suddenly he saw something. A Paw Print!

He knelt.."the beast might have gone this way..and also...look how big the traces are!!"..

Bhallaladeva swung his Mace and told "then why waste time! Let's go!"

Bahubali nodded..

and just as they were about to move..

"AHHHHHH!!!!! Help!!! Help Me!!"

They both snapped their heads up.. looking around.

Bahubali asked "did you hear that?!"

Bhallaladeva just annoyingly sighed "Of course I did you fool..what do you think I am Deaf??"

Bahubali : ಠ⁠_⁠ಠ

They both ran and ran.. following the screams.. Bhallaladeva was one step ahead of Bahubali..he ran faster and faster and got stuck..

He stared..

Bahubali too skidded to a halt near him "Bhalla..why did you halt........"

He trailed off...

the sight made them stuck on their feet...

It was........