The Betrayal Story - Part 27

One of Ratan's soldiers who was tasked with getting information about the enemy, bought new information. "Sir, Vijay Singh has united with Rashid Sheikh. Those are Rashid Sheikh's soldiers.", he said. Ratan was furious. "Traitor ! How can he stoop so low? He has united with his own country's enemy to attack us.", he growled and ordered his army to stay firm and fight the enemy with all the strength they had.

Vijay ordered his army to pace forward and attack. The infantries marched towards the city's main gate while Roopali guided the citizens of Rawalgarh containing womenfolk , children and  senior citizen towards the palace where they would safeguarded. The queens joined with her on this mission. The war began. 

The soldiers assigned at the gate, controlled the onslaught of Vijay Singh's infantry. But they couldn't sustain for long due to large number of infantry from enemy's side. The enemy broke into the city, burning houses and shops on their way. Several men died. They had almost reached the palace when rain of arrows were shot on them by archers stationed on the top of the palace.

Some of enemy soldiers tried to break into safe house where Roopali, queens ,  royal members and the citizen were located. Every time , the soldiers tried to break the door, people cried in fear. An idea struck Roopali's mind."Is there any back door ?", she asked. Perplexed Satyavati replied, "Yes ! But why are you asking?" "To notify Vijay Singh's soldiers.", Gayatri said. Roopali stared at her in shock like a thief who was caught red handed.

"Gayatri ! Not again ! If she really wanted to inform the enemy, she wouldn't have helped us or the people.", Satyavati reprimanded her. "There is a door backside." , she said while showing the door to Roopali. "Ok! I am sure Ratanji has no idea of enemy attacking us here. I will get some more people with me to attack them.", she said. "Take care, Roopali!", Satyavti said.

Roopali smiled weakly as she sneaked out of the door. She hid from enemy while she looked out for Ratan Singh. She found Ratan ordering some of soldiers.  "Ratanji", she called out. Ratan turned towards her side and looked at her in shock. "What are you doing here? You were supposed to be in the safe house.", he asked. "People need you. The enemy is trying to break in.", she said urgently. She got more tensed with passing of every minute.

(To be continued)