Climbing Mount Slamet

First Night on the Mountain

"Is everything ready?"robby asked me all the gear we would bring with us during the hike.

"Sudaaaaahhhh .. "we answered in unison.

After saying goodbye to Mr. Kromo and Ms. Sumi and also leaving the car we brought, the five of us rushed to go climbing by public transportation. We prefer to leave the car at the inn because we intend to return to stay for a short rest before leaving for the city again.

"You guys be careful. Remember, you have to look after and respect around. Don't mess around there." said Mr. Kromo advising us.

"Good, Sir. Thanks earlier. We leave first."pamit Robby represents us all.

The winding road we walked happily. We haven't had a long trip like this. I'm watching Lukman and Dance. Sometimes I see them stealing glances at each other. Even unintentionally my eyes looked towards Lukman who was also glancing towards me. As fast as lightning I threw away my face. Don't let Lukman suspect that I'm watching them both.

Arrived at the first post, Robby who we appointed as the leader of the squad gave instructions and instructions to all of us for anything we would do there and anything we should not do during the activity. We solemnly pray for safety and health during the climb to go home again. We will spend three days staying at the top of the mountain. A lot of supplies we brought.

"Ish .. what the heck, Man." I said as I shook off Lukman's hand trying to hold me.

"Hehehe ... "Lukman who was asked just grinned. Honestly, I liked it. But since last night's incident with Dance that I saw with my own eyes, it makes me disgusted and uncomfortable if I have to get close to Lukman. The dance that saw the two of us suddenly mediate clasped my arm and Lukman together.

"I go first." I said to both of them and approached Tomy and Robby in front of me.

"It's a habit of grusuk's children" Robby said as he slapped my shoulder as I deliberately pushed both of them's shoulders to the bottom.

I saw a lot of other climbers walking together. Though this time is not a long holiday, but many tourists also climb in times like this.

"Capek. We're resting at the front post."truck Tomy. We nodded. It's only natural that Tomy gets tired. His body is puffed up and also heavy makes him become tired quickly compared to us.

"Save the water, Tom. The journey is still far." said Tari to Tomy.

"It's okay. I brought a lot of water."Answer Tomy sewot. His funny face made us laugh. My eyes were on Lukman. He was watching me sitting next to Tomy. For some reason instead of throwing your face away because of being caught looking at me, Lukman even blinked one eye at me. Maybe I'll flower to get a one-eye blink from a man I've been expecting for a long time, but not this time. I was angry and upset by his actions.

"Cciihhh .." I sizzled while throwing my face away.

"Why is your face suddenly like that, Jen?" asked Robby who was looking at me.

"Heee ? It's okay, Rob."I replied briefly.

We decided to continue the delayed journey. We rested for half an hour.

"Jen, I want to say something." said Lukman who suddenly walked beside me. While Dari was already walking in front with Tomy. As much as possible I have to pretend that nothing ever happened. I had to keep my attitude towards Lukman, fearing that he might suspect that I had seen their depraved deeds.

"Hhhmmm .. "my answer was brief without looking back at him.

"But promise don't be angry" he said again.

"Hhhmmm .. "again I am reluctant to give a long answer.

"What the hell in ajakin talking ham hem doank the answer." Lukman started to sewot.

"La keep going ? So not talking? I'm tired of it." I answered no less sewot.

"Eeemmm .. later if it reaches the top" said Lukman while menoel my cheek.

"Iissshhh ... what the hell." I snorted annoyedly. This time a sense of annoyance filled the chest cavity. Either because I'm jealous because it turns out Lukman prefers Dance, either because I hate the actions of those who have threatened the lives of us all here. I hope things never happen that I don't want during this climb.

Lukman plays the guitar, Dance as usual who sings for us. Robby was busy burning corn and also various sausages that I brought from below. Not much, because it's food that can't last long. Tomy was busy brewing coffee for the five of us. I'm busy helping Robby put spices on the grilled corn and sausage.

I woke up because the weather was so cold. My intention was to wake up Tari to accompany me to pee because I would not be able to sleep if I had to wait for morning. But I can't find the dance next to me.

"Where is the night dance like this?"mumbling alone. I went out intending to ask one of the boys to accompany me. But I paused my intention because I saw that there were still some children from other tents joking in their tents. I walked slowly with the flashlight as lighting.

"Dance, where are you?" I asked Tari when I came back from finishing my wish. The dance I asked was silent. His face was pale with cold sweat drenching his body. He looked towards me. There was a look of fear that he showed me.

"Tar, you're okay, right?" I asked while holding onto Tari's shoulder.

"Hah .. no. I wasn't. Not me." replied Dance with bulging eyes and with a frightened face.

"Rob, Tom, Lukman."Call me one by one to the friends who sleep in the tent next to the tent I sleep in. There is no lawfulness. I called them long enough. I've been very panicked with the condition of Dance that is like fear.

"What the hell is it?" suddenly Robby came out rubbing his eyes.

"Dance, Rob." I said, pulling Robby's hand out of the tent. My eyes were fixed into the tent. There's only one person there. Then where else? Inner wondering.

"Tar, what's wrong with you?" Robby shakes Dance's body. It looks like Dari is very scared and it seems like she is in shock from experiencing or seeing something.

"Take some water." asked Robby to me. I nodded and hurried to get a glass to fill with warm water.

"Here." I handed the glass to Robby.

"Drink, Tar." said Robby. But it seems like Tari did not press Robby's request. He just nodded with a blank look.

"It's not me. Please don't take me." Dance continued to mutter with words that we did not know what they meant.

"Rob." call me slow. Robby.

"Who is sleeping inside?" many doubt.

"Who else would it be if it wasn't me, Tomy's the same Lukman." Robby replied flatly.

"Really?"manya curious.

"What the hell are you, Jen? Don't follow me weirdly." asked Robby who is still confused by the condition of Dance.

"Kok was there only one person?" kataku hesitates.

"Huh? That's right, Jen. I came out the other three of us." replied Robby as he headed towards the tent. He looks confused. Right I said, inside there's only Tomy still sleeping. Robby wakes up Tomy who is the hardest to wake up.

"Rob, Dance passed out." I shouted Robby and Tomy running out. Plus some of the people who were still awake in their tents each scattered toward us who were confused.

"What is this, Ma'am?" ask one of the climbers who approached us.

"We don't know, Mas." I replied confused. I apply wind oil to the nose, palms and neck of Dance. I'm afraid that he's hypothermic because the air temperature this time is really cold.

"Add more firewood, let the bonfire keep burning."command one of the climbers and they took to light a bonfire to help warm up, and hope Tari quickly realized.