Democracy has to be restored. even though i hate the each and every thing about political parties may i add so called, the king has to strike a deal with the parties for a long term peace.i hate to say but this curretn sitatuion clearly shows that the people of nepal are so easily maneuverable and beleive whatever they are told even if it is by the same people who are responsible for the whole situation of nepal. in anyways king shouldnot and cannot take the direct rule of the country for long. the king is good when he is a ceremonial monarch . just spare a thought for the poor police and army ...what in the hell are they supposed to do. catch thieves, fight maoist, control riot........and what not. the king has to give in and so should the parties.....if not : forget the word democracy in nepal....as CHATMANDUDE suggested in the third scenario, nepal becomes CUBA...no...... North Korea.