10 sentences- Bhallaladeva
Afterlife
He waits, unknown, uncrowned, unloved; and he can only roar: “Was it all for nothing?”
End of Childhood
His father cringes in a corner, embittered and embarrassing, and Bhalla will do anything, anything at all, so long as he need not share such a fate.
Epistolary/Social Media AU
Bhalla considers himself above such childish things; and if anyone wants to bring up a certain Pinterest page, he will plead ignorance.
Fusion (or Fusion AU)
The oddly proportioned princess pauses a harmony with her small army of sentient animals to demand, “Sing with me!”; Bhalla shudders and can only snap, “….No.”
Fix-it
Mother does not offer him gifts, but instead an explanation as to why she feels his abilities far better suited to the position of commander-in-chief; for the first time, Bhalla lets himself hope for reconciliation.
Future Fic
Although Baahu’s heir—and Baahu’s face—never shows himself in Mahishmati, Bhallaladeva lives to a ripe old age and resents every instant of it.
Genderswap
Bhavani was not born Sivagami’s daughter for nothing—if statecraft cannot win her the place she deserves, cunning will.
Historical Era Swap
Come south, Bhallaladeva challenges Sikander, and see for yourself that your esteemed strength is not superior to mine.
Role Reversal
“I’m sorry, brother,” Baahu whispers, and the sword slides between Bhalla’s shoulder blades.
Sibling/s (or lack thereof)
The Prince of Indore, too young or ignorant to have been instructed otherwise, asks if the King of Mahishmati is an only child; after all these years, Bhalla cannot form an answer.
