12th CENTURY - VIJAYGARH

The night over Vijaygarh looked peaceful.

But danger was already moving in the darkness.

Beyond the kingdom walls, Rudra Sen stood with his soldiers, watching the sleeping city.

A cruel smile spread across his face.

"War rules forbid night attacks," one of his men said hesitantly.

Rudra Sen laughed coldly.

"Rules are for honorable men."

His eyes burned with hatred.

"And tonight... I show Vijaygarh no honor."

He raised his hand.

"Attack."

Within moments, flames began rising along the outer settlements.

Screams echoed through the night.

The soldiers of Rudra Sen slaughtered civilians mercilessly, burning homes and cutting down anyone who stood in their path.

Vijaygarh was under attack.

PALACE - SAME NIGHT

Inside the palace, chaos erupted.

"Enemy attack!"

Guards ran through the corridors.

Dev rushed into the courtyard with his sword drawn.

"Maharaj! The outer city is burning!"

Veer stepped forward instantly, fury in his eyes.

"A night attack?"

Dev nodded.

"Rudra Sen has broken every war code."

Veer's voice turned cold.

"Then tonight he dies."

The two commanders rushed toward the gates to defend the kingdom.

BANKS OF RIVER KAILASH

Yash has told diya that he wants to show Diya and Roohi how to use a time machine and bring them to the banks of river kailash. Because he knew they are not ready to leave this place now. But he doesn't want to risk their lives

Meanwhile Yash stood near the time machine , adjusting the time machine settings

The device hummed with energy.

Radha stood beside him nervously.

"Is it working?"

Yash nodded.

"The time machine is opening again."

Roohi and Diya stood nearby.

Meanwhile a soldier came to Diya shouting, "Maharani Diya Vijaygarh has been attacked"

Roohi whispered in shock,

"Vijaygarh..."

Diya's heart sank.

"Vijaygarh under attack."

Just then the time machine began glowing intensely, swirling with blue light.

Yash spoke urgently.

"Diya, Radha - we must leave now!"

Radha looked at her daughter desperately.

"Come back with us."

But Diya was thinking about Vijaygarh".

Yash shook his head.

"If you stay now, you might also die."

Roohi suddenly spoke.

"Veer and Dev are still fighting.They will never come with us."

Everyone looked at her.

Roohi continued quietly,

"Veer and Dev are warriors."

"They will choose death before abandoning their kingdom."

Diya nodded slowly.

She knew Roohi was right.

Radha whispered,

"Then what do we do?"

Diya's eyes hardened with determination.

PALACE GATES - BATTLEFIELD

The battle had turned brutal.

Veer and Dev were fighting fiercely, cutting through Rudra Sen's soldiers.

But the attack was overwhelming.

Flames had reached the outer palace walls.

Dev shouted over the noise,

"Maharaj, there are too many of them!"

Veer replied fiercely,

"We will not retreat!"

Just then Diya and Roohi suddenly appeared through the chaos.

Dev stared at them in disbelief.

"What are you doing here?!"

Roohi grabbed Dev's arm urgently.

"No time to argue!"

Veer frowned.

"Diya, go back to the palace!"

Diya spoke quickly,

"There is a secret passage near the temple which will lead us palace"

Veer looked suspicious.

"What passage?"

Diya insisted,

"It leads to safety. We must move now!"

Dev looked at Veer.

"Maharaj, if the palace falls-"

Veer finally nodded.

"Fine. Lead the way."

BANKS OF RIVER KAILASH

They reached the temple ruins.

Inside, the time machine glowed like a swirling storm of light.

Veer stopped immediately.

"What is this?"

Dev looked equally confused.

Roohi said quickly,

"I'll explain later!"

Veer stepped back.

"This is not a passage that leads to the palace."

Diya's voice trembled slightly.

"It is... something more safer."

Veer looked at her.

"What are you hiding?"

Before he could react-

Diya pushed Veer to time machine and

Roohi pushed Dev toward the time machine.

Dev shouted,

"ROOHI?!"

The glowing energy pulled him inside.

Veer drew his sword instantly.

"What have you done?!"

Diya grabbed his hand.

"I'm saving you."

Veer looked stunned.

"Saving me from what?"

Diya's eyes filled with emotion.

"From dying tonight."

Veer tried to resist.

"I will not abandon my people!"

Diya whispered softly,

"You won't."

"Because I promise... we will come back."

Before Veer could respond-

Diya pulled him into the time machine.

The light swallowed them instantly.

The time machine began collapsing.

Radha looked worried.

"Diya, we have to go!"

Yash shouted,

"The time machine is closing!"
Dev and Veer were perplexed.

Diya thought one last time at the burning city of Vijaygarh.

Tears filled her eyes.

"Hold on, Vijaygarh."

"I will return."

Then she stepped into the time machine with roohi.

The glowing light vanished.

The time machine started for 21st century

21st CENTURY - TIME LAB

Veer and Dev came out as the time machine opened again.

Bright electric lights filled the room.

Strange machines surrounded them.

Cars moved outside the glass windows.

Veer looked completely stunned.

"Where... are we?"

Dev stared at the glowing screens in disbelief.

"This place..."

Roohi smiled slightly.

"Welcome to the future."

But Diya's expression was serious.

Because she knew one thing clearly.

Vijaygarh was still burning.

She whispered quietly,

"We're not staying here long."

"We're going back."

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