The sounds of war thundered across the plains, but amid the chaos, Ashvath and Sita found moments that shaped their destiny.
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A Dangerous Rescue
Ashvath's eyes darted as he spotted a group of enemy warriors closing in on Sita.
Without hesitation, he charged, sword flashing.
"Sita, behind me!" he yelled, cutting down foes with precise strikes.
She smiled breathlessly, "I owe you one."
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Laughter Amid War
Later, near the campfire, Sita teased, "You think you can protect me every time?"
Ashvath chuckled, "Try me."
Their laughter was a rare light in the darkness of war.
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Whispers of the Heart
That night, beneath a blanket of stars, they shared stories of dreams beyond the battlefield.
"I want a life beyond war," Sita confessed.
Ashvath nodded, "Me too. Together."
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Ashoka's Command
From his tent, Ashoka watched the horizon, his mind heavy.
"This war will test everything," he murmured. "But hope must endure."
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End of Chapter 21