5. Better to die

__humari pustak__
Mandakini, her breath hitching, found herself cradled against a broad chest. The man's arm tightened around her, ensuring she wouldn't fall.
As the dust settled, she looked up, her dark eyes meeting the piercing gaze of a stranger.
Mandakini's heart raced as she realized the unfamiliar hand holding her so securely.
Her Rajput pride rebelled against the indignity of being held by a stranger, especially a man she had never laid eyes on before.
Mandakini singh rajput (FL/  queen)
Mandakini singh rajput (FL/ queen)
She struggled against his grip, her hands pushing against his arm. "Who are you?"
The man's gaze intensified, his dark eyes reflecting the anger of the battlefield.
Arik Aelfric ( ML/ king)
Arik Aelfric ( ML/ king)
जब आपको शमशीर चला नी ही नहीं आती तो आप यहां कर क्या रही हैं " When you can't even use a sword then what are you doing here?"
Mandakini singh rajput (FL/  queen)
Mandakini singh rajput (FL/ queen)
ये हमारे प्रश्न का उत्तर नहीं हुआ हमने पूछा आप कौन हैं "This is not the answer of my question, I asked who are you"
Arik Aelfric ( ML/ king)
Arik Aelfric ( ML/ king)
हम मुगल बादशाह अरिक एल्फ़्रिक हैं। हम एक महान योद्धा की बेटी को घोड़ों से कुचलवाकर अंत नहीं होने दे कर सकते। " "I am Arik aelfric, Emperor of the Mughal. I could not let the daughter of a great warrior meet her end trampled by horses."
Mandakini froze, his name echoing in her mind.
Mandakini singh rajput (FL/  queen)
Mandakini singh rajput (FL/ queen)
"Mughal..." she spat, her voice dripping with disdain.
Mandakini singh rajput (FL/  queen)
Mandakini singh rajput (FL/ queen)
"You should have let me fall. Better to die than be saved by the likes of you."
Arik's expression hardened, but he set her down gently, his hands falling away from her.
Mandakini singh rajput (FL/  queen)
Mandakini singh rajput (FL/ queen)
और शमशीर हम कितनी अच्छी तरह चलते हैं वो तो तब पता चलेगा जब आपकी गर्दन धार से अलग करके काली मां को उपहार देगे हम "And you will know how well I wield the sword when I sever your neck from the blade and gift it to maa Kali"
Arik Aelfric ( ML/ king)
Arik Aelfric ( ML/ king)
"Your hatred is misplaced, Princess. But I expected no less from a Rajput."
He gestured to his men, who had dismounted and were tending to the fallen, including Mandakini's own soldiers.
Arik Aelfric ( ML/ king)
Arik Aelfric ( ML/ king)
"We do not take pleasure in killing."
Mandakini's gaze followed his gesture, her heart heavy with grief as she surveyed the bodies of her fallen comrades. She turned back to Arik, her eyes blazing with fury.
Mandakini singh rajput (FL/  queen)
Mandakini singh rajput (FL/ queen)
"You may not take pleasure in killing, but your presence here has brought death to our doorstep."
Arik's expression softened, a hint of sorrow flickering in his eyes.
Arik Aelfric ( ML/ king)
Arik Aelfric ( ML/ king)
"War is a harsh mistress, Princess. I came here to prevent more bloodshed, not to cause it."
Mandakini singh rajput (FL/  queen)
Mandakini singh rajput (FL/ queen)
Mandakini scoffed, crossing her arms over her chest. "Your words are empty, Mughal."
Before they fight more
sahjada firoz ( younger)
sahjada firoz ( younger)
Firoz comes and asks, "Bhaijaan shall we go?"
Arik's gaze lingered on Mandakini a moment longer before he turned to his brother.
Arik Aelfric ( ML/ king)
Arik Aelfric ( ML/ king)
"Yes, we have stayed too long."
He mounted his horse, his eyes flicking back to Mandakini.
Arik Aelfric ( ML/ king)
Arik Aelfric ( ML/ king)
"Remember my words, Princess. Not all Mughals are monsters."
Mandakini watched as the Mughal army rode away, her heart a whirlwind of emotions. She was shaking with anger, grief, and something else she couldn't quite name. She looked around at the carnage, her beautiful countryside marred by blood and bodies.
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