Curse Forever

Saclawase

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A pair of legs belonging to Dimas and Mayang winded in unison through the archway . Once both noticed the wood of the left part of the gate that turned out to be broken.

Mayang looked back again, looked again and noticed the carvings in the gate. If not mistakenly guessed, it is an ancient Javanese script .

Brow doubled. Even though he was Indigenous, he did not know what the writing meant. Because what he learned in school was mostly foreign languages and letters that were clearly much different. There has never been a lesson in language, let alone letters like that.

' Whussssshhhh 'the breeze felt . Mayang and Dimas looked at each other for a moment and compactly circulated the view.

Susana suddenly became so different.Padahat was in the same land. But as soon as they entered through the welcome gate earlier, the atmosphere instantly changed.

When looking up, the sky is almost invisible because it is covered by lush leaves from large trees that surround this place.

No more such excruciating heat.

Shade . That's what enveloped the place that was their destination.

They continued their steps, walking further and further until they finally entered an area of residence. Wooden houses with leaf roofs lined with a distance of approximately five to ten steps between each other.

Unichowo. There is a special thing that is seen from these simple houses. Every house must stand or lean on a tree trunk that has a large size and towering height.

Not much of it either. Probably twenty houses.

Surprisingly, none of these houses had their doors open. Shouldn't people be working and doing activities outside the house during the day like this ?

While walking slowly, Mayang and Dimas were seen occasionally staring at each other. Mayang docked, holding the arms of Dimas tightly until without feeling they reached the end of the area where the residence.

Slender. Since then until they finished passing through all the existing houses, no human was seen. Like there's no sign of life here.

Did they go to the wrong place ?It is impossible .According to Arisundoro, there is only one village on the island.

'' Maybe we should approach one by one house . Who knows we will find someone we can ask '' said Dimas to the girl who was getting tighter holding his arm.

Mayang who could not hide his frightened expression, nodded.

Dimas also leads the step to the house that is the closest distance .

' Tok. tok. tok' knock on the door made of three wood measuring one inch and arranged longitude.

There is no lawfulness. The door cannot be pushed open. Like it's locked from the inside. Dimas and Mayang move on to the next house.

Just like earlier. They don't get the authorization and the door of the house can't be opened.

But they did not give up and went back to the same thing . None of the houses escaped them.

Dimas and Mayang looked so astonished.

They stand in the middle of settlements that have no inhabitants. Netra they do not stop tracing every thing that is around. Likewise with the neck and body that goes around. Make sure carefully if there's nothing they're going through.

'' Mas ''Mayang shook the arm he was holding while pointing towards one of the houses whose door opened slowly.

Dimas looked at the direction Mayang pointed at with his index finger.

' Kreettttt' sounds typical of open wooden doors. But it's not just the house.

One by one the doors of all the houses were open . Mayang increasingly docked and stuck behind the back Dimas .

Momentary silence. Then from each house, a pair of young humans came out simultaneously.

No children or parents were seen.

Their looks were all typical of commoners. The women only wear kemben . While the men are bare-chested and wear a sarong whose middle is pulled up to form a pants to cover the lower part of the body.

They walked slowly, approaching Mayang and Dimas .They stopped and formed a crowd.

One of them took a step forward . A thick-bodied woman with a suitable array wrapped her densely filled body.

'' Who are you guys ? '' he asked with a hoarse voice. That seems to be how he sounds.

'' We have come on the lead from Nyi Geno replied Dimas who seemed to remain calm. Unlike the girl who hid behind her body. Mayang looks increasingly frightened to not dare to look at the faces that surround them.

The woman squinted her eyes. Pay close attention to two people who claim to be acquaintances of Nyi Geno .

'' It turns out that you are just like us, the woman smiled broadly, revealing her black teeth .

" Just like us ? " Dimas and Mayang were silent and were both thinking about what this woman meant.

Silent again. But not for long. One by one the couple turned around and dragged the steps away. They return home with their partners. The door was closed and the atmosphere was back.

Now the remaining Mayang and Dimas who faced the woman. Feeling the situation is not as scary as earlier, Mayang also ventured to shift and come out of hiding.

'' My name is Aranita. I am the head of this village the woman who just introduced herself and what a standing it is smiling kindly. His eyes met the eyes of the innocent-faced girl.

'' I'm Dimas. And this Mayang Back introduced himself and also his lover.

Mayang nodded once as a form of greeting.

Aranita replied to Mayang's greeting with the same attitude.

'' Welcome to Arkha village. I know you must have a purpose "

Dimas nodded.

'' Come on, follow me ''

Aranita turned around, walking by flexing her hips . Looks so gurgling like a dancer artist .

Dimas and Mayang tailed, walking with alternating views turning to the right and to the left. Until their steps stop at the house that is located at the end . Unlike other houses that stand leaning against a big tree. This house is different. A big tree came out of the roof. As if it were connected to the shelter.

Suddenly the door of the house opened. A handsome, burly man stood at the mouth of the door.

She smiled so charming.

'' This is my home. Please enter '' invite Aranita .

Dimas and Mayang followed. But their steps stopped because they were surprised, seeing the man who was embracing Aranita's wide waist and they went inside simultaneously.

Dimas looked back. He grabbed Mayang's fingers and pulled them with a smile. Dimas tried to give peace . Because he knew that Mayang was still terrified.

They are now faced with the condition of Aranita's house. Nothing special and looks the same as most common people's homes in general.

What makes it look different is, a large tree trunk that is right in the middle of the house. Maybe this house was deliberately built like hugging a tree.Or could it be the tree that lives and continues to grow to penetrate this house ? I don't know.

Like whatever Dimas and Mayang tried to shoot, they couldn't find a reasonable estimate.

'' Sit down Aranita invites the two lovebirds

with the right hand stretched.

Dimas and Mayang according to. Walk three steps where a chair and a table of equal length face each other and lean against the right wall of the house.

They sat down, after Dimas put Mayang's luggage on the table.

Same with Aranita .He sat in a single chair not far from the man who had just finished pouring water on the cup . The man walked over and put two cups of water on the table.

'' Thank you Mayang said while stealing lyrics to the man who was not wearing clothes. The skin is shiny brown. And the muscles of his chest and arms look so dense.

Mayang immediately turned his face away as the man smiled. Instead of being embarrassed, Mayang actually grew afraid because he was caught watching it.

The man turned around, walked towards Aranita and stood beside her.

'' Drink. You must be thirsty, right ? ''

'' ... '' There is no movement. Dimas and Mayang flinch.

Aranita laughs a little . He lifted his chin slightly, looking at the man who looked down at him. The man laughed too. Like a couple, they look good. It just doesn't look at all compatible.

'' Alright. I understand if you guys can't trust a newly met person right away ''

'' Sorry, if our attitude seems impolite said Dimas with a straight look at the man who had re-chopped his body. He doesn't seem to like it. Maybe because of the stature of the man who had managed to steal Mayang's attention.

Dimas jealous. Although he knew, if Mayang looked and noticed the man in another sense. Is correct. Mayang is not interested, but afraid.

'' He is Joko. Just like you saw earlier. Every house that is here is inhabited by one couple.

And so with us again. Aranita threw a friendly look at the man named Joko.

Dimas and Mayang fluttered again. Somehow it is better to behave or what to respond to it . So, they decided to shut up and wait for Aranita to finish showing her affection.

'' Sorry, I kept you waiting. I always forget everything when with Joko Aranita laughs lightly and turns her face away, looking at both guests.

'' You must have been impatient to ask. Well, because we are of the same people. Then I will be happy to answer or help if you come here because you need help.

Please. Ask away... ''

Mayang took a breath. Before Dimas opened his mouth, he already let out his voice.

'' Since then you have said we are of the same kind. I'm curious. What does that mean ? ''

The lips that had been flattened since then were suddenly flat.

Aranita stared fixed Mayang.

'' Didn't you guys just say you came on the lead from Nyi Geno ? Then, did he not tell what kind of place this village was ? Or maybe talk about us ? '' Aranita looked at her astonishment.

Mayang shook his head slowly.

'' What kind of instructions were given to you ? What exactly is your relationship with Nyi Geno ? And-and-have something happened to her ? '' Aranita stood up. His chest rose and fell quickly after throwing questions without pause, his breath was as if cut off.He looked like someone who was worrying about something.

'' In-he... '' Mayang turned to the man who still looked calm.

'' Nyi Geno is dead Dimas said, looking straight at Aranita.

' Bruk ' Aranita slammed her ass. He looks so surprised.

'' Before he died, Nyi Geno told us to come here. He said, here we might find what we need Dimas explained.

'' What do you need so that Nyi Geno himself cannot help your problems ? Though he has a pretty high magic ''

'' He... In his body, another soul. A soul of a black magic owner.

And that soul wants to take over his body .

That's why we came all the way here. We hope, there will be someone who knows how to release the soul from his body.

And if possible, seal the soul so that it no longer wanders around, Dimas looked at Mayang while tightening his grip.

Aranita looked at Dimas and Mayang in turn . With one breath, he spoke.

'' It's ridiculous. How can you not know how ?

Aren't you the same ?

Within you are the power of the same origin. You are connected by the soul that is inside that girl ! '' Aranita looked at Dimas and raised her index finger which she pointed at Mayang.

'' We are the same. He, you, me, and all the inhabitants of this Arkha village "

" ... "

It seems you don't understand that much. Or even not know at all.

All right then. I'll explain who we are and what kind of people we are.

We are basically human. But we are a little different from ordinary people.

We are born with the same privilege. The blood that flows in our body is not ordinary blood.

And because of that, we inherit a power that is also unusual.

We can feel it hurt and hurt. But it was only for a moment. Because quickly, our body will recover on its own.

In addition, every one of us who has even turned 17 years old .. Everything that is on us will stop growing ''

'' ... ''

Aranita smiled thinly.

'' We call ourselves sak-lawas-e . Which means we, who are also the same as you, are human beings who can or will live forever ''