Curse Forever

Its history

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Arkha village.

It is a mystery how this village was formed and who exactly the people who inhabited it were.

Only those who are residents as well as part of the Arkha village know its history.

In the past, whether hundreds of thousands, or maybe far before, on the island that is at the end of this part of Java Dwipa there are two villages .

Marawa village and Arkha village.

These two villages are separated by a river that stretches and becomes the boundary of the territory of the two villages. But that doesn't mean the river is a divider. In addition to being a source of life, the river is actually a suggestion of connecting residents of both villages .

Every day, they meet and will greet each other when doing daily routines such as bathing, washing and fishing.

Not only as a source of living needs, this clear water river becomes their place to chat.

Such is. Both villages have a very close relationship. There was never a fight, let alone a battle. They live together and side by side .

Life in both villages was prosperous . Relying on rich and fertile soil to grow crops, forests that provide game animals .As well as a river with many fish as a staple food support for survival .

With all the availability of abundant foodstuffs, the two villages were almost never in a difficult situation. Even if one of the two villages experienced crop failure or faced a precarious situation, then the other village must help by coming to provide the needed help.

Both villages are always helpful in everything.

Until one day, for the first time both villages faced problems at the same time.

Almost one full moon, the rain fell nonstop. Although not swift and not to cause flooding, but still hamper all forms of activities and routines of the two villages.

They can not grow, can not hunt, especially to the river to fish. They can't find food. Which automatically threatens their survival.

And because the two villages experienced the same thing, they could not ask for or give each other help.

Until finally, the rain stopped . The villagers rushed out . But not far away their feet stepped out of the house, they had turned and went back into their respective homes.

Not finished with the demands to immediately find food because the stomach that has been struggling to fill, they are faced with other problems.

Some ferocious beasts entered their territory of residence .Tigers and wild animals are quite large .

It seems that these animals also experience the same thing when the rainy season hits. Animals - stars that should have been in the forest, must have been holding back hunger because long silent in a hiding place.

Hungry and fear now enveloped the entire village. The residents no one dared to come out for fear of being caught by the animals that were wandering around looking for prey.

But they cannot remain silent at home.

Finally it was decided, they would sacrifice the livestock that were the only ones left to be used as bait and trap the beasts .

It was forced to do so, after a tiger attacked one of the houses and preyed on its inhabitants.

Days change. The two villages are in a state of struggle to defend themselves and protect what they have.

The animals were captured and killed. But that is not the end of the problem. Their cattle are gone. Even with food and also conditions that are still not possible because the land that cannot be cultivated, go to the forest to hunt or to the river to fish was still not they can do .

The fear of the threat of wild animals that could have been there again came, making them not dare to go far from the village.

The two villages have fallen into despair and are partly due to starvation.

Many days passed with tears and the torment of hunger. They have reached the end point.The availability is only for tomorrow only. It is also preferred for children and nursing mothers.

Men need to be willing to keep their stomachs tied up longer .

That night, the village heads from the two villages met to talk about the seemingly endless problems they were facing.

'' If things continue like this, we can all die said village chief Marwa. Hardijokro.

'' You are right. We have to do something Arji, the village chief of Arkha agrees.

'' There is only one way out ''

The two men of that age looked at each other while nodding. Then continue the conversation .

Bend day. Hardijokro and Arji left the village with some young men .

They entered the forest and walked far away to leave the village boundaries.

Along the way they are all shrouded in a sense of anxiety will meet animals predators. Lucky, what they worry about does not happen and do not experience any obstacles until they reach their destination.

'' It turned out to be true Hardijokro smiled widely with a straight forward look.

The same thing is also seen on the face of Arji and the youths .

They smile and throw one another's eyes.

What they were looking for has been found.

Once upon a time, there was a story about a man who lived in the middle of the wilderness . That said, he had lived and been there long enough .According to the previous elders, he was a black magician.

And that is what is in front of them. A rickety hut with huge trees surrounding it. That must be what they're looking for.

' No. no. no. ' the sound of a stick hitting the footing.

Their smiles all receded instantly as the door of the hut opened without a sound and a woman walked out from it . Clothes shabby. His face and body showed his age.

Holding a chest-high wooden stick, he was seen fumbling around it and circulating his senses by twisting his neck slowly.

Something is awkward. Both of his eyes were tightly closed. It seems blind.

'' Who are you guys ? '' asked with a loud voice.Tak in accordance with his thin and frail body.

Hardijokro and Arji looked at each other then similarly turned their faces and stepped forward.

'' Stop ! Do not approach more than that or you accept yourself as a result ''ban the woman firmly, with the face pointed forward.

From quite a distance away, the old woman and the two men in their fifties were facing each other.

" We came here to find someone, Nyi. Are you the one who lives in this place ? " ask Hardijokro.

" ... "

" Nyi .." was just about to chim in, Arji's speech was truncated .

" Homeway. You see for yourself if there's only an old, blind woman here.So, there's no way anyone can give you what you need "

Hardijokro. But only three steps, suddenly the tree that was nearby fell . There was no wind or anything that could move the tree. Hardijokro's move stopped. Not only surprised, the face of the long-haired man immediately turned pale.

Hardijokro gulped with difficulty, looking at the tree that was about to hit him. If he had stepped forward, he would have ... Hardijokro shuddered in horror thinking about it.

'' Please, Nyi... We don't know what else to do. All the villagers are starving. Our village is on the verge of death Arji said.

He then tells in detail the problems they face and what is the reason they look for it.

The old woman turned around.

Making Hardijokro and Arji sigh . Same with the young people. The strokes of their faces depicted sadness because the extinct had been their only hope .

'' Alright. I'll help you guys ''

Their facial expressions changed. Thin smile on her back.

'' But there are some things you need to know. If you want something then you should be prepared to lose something as well ''

'' Okay, Nyi. We will be able to do whatever it is, exclaimed Hardijokro with shining eyes radiating spirit .

They were then told to return to the village . As the old woman said, Nyi Asami was her name. The next day, the two village chiefs ordered the men to build a gate in the village entrance.

It didn't take long. After a few days the gate was set up, no more wild stars were seen wandering around the village. Even when entering the forest, those who are hunting do not find let alone to cross paths with animals that can threaten safety.

A full moon passed. The state of the village is completely safe from the threat of wild animals. The meat-eating animals seemed lost somewhere.

Both villages cheered and welcomed so happy .

But that didn't last long. The mood of the village suddenly changed. The trees around it also seem to grow faster . Getting bigger and out of control.

And the most noticeable change is that newborn children and toddlers are never heard crying or laughing.

The village became deserted.

Days passed again and again .

Although now food is abundant, but the source of joy is lost and invisible again.

All the children and babies had gloomy faces.

Unable to bear the situation of the village, Hardijokro and Arji decided to go back to meet Nyi Asami.

'' Didn't I say, if you want to get something then you have to prepare to lose something, right ? '' Nyi Asami said to the two men who came and went into her hut.

'' But, not by snatching away the smiles and cries of our children, Nyi. This doesn't make any sense. Our village is like a dead village without the sound of children Hardijokro raise the voice. He did not accept it because he was one of the parents who lost the joy of his 5-year-old son .

'' Right, Nyi. Is there anything that can replace him ? '' Arji tries to persuade .

Not like Hardijokro. Even though he felt the loss due to the laughter and cries of the children in his village who were never heard from again. But he tried to calm down. He did not want Nyi Asami to be offended and cause new problems.

It turns out that what the previous elder said was true. Nyi Asami may look like a helpless old woman . But he is no longer a human being or perhaps he is no longer a human being.

Please note, if Nyi Asami is a black magician. But he has not used his power for a long time . He was tired of living too long and wanted to end his life. However, darling. What he hoped would never happen. He can't die. His body might perish. But not with his soul that will never be able to go to the afterlife and will continue to be in the human world.

'' Go home said Nyi Asami .

Momentary pause. Because there was no connection sentence, Hardijokro and Arji went as ordered by Nyi Asami.

They arrived at their respective villages. The sound of laughter and crying of babies are also welcomed children. Cheers cheerfully welcome the return of the joy of their village.

Twelve full moon passed.

Again something strange happened. Every couple, whether they have children or are newly married, none of the wives are pregnant.

Hardijokro and Arji returned to visit Nyi Asami to negotiate.

'' Basic ! Didn't I tell you from the beginning, if all there is a price ?! '' Nyi Asami looked very angry. He doesn't think out. After being helped and taking what is rightfully his, the people who asked for and have helped this in fact did not accept.

" Sorry, Nyi. But if no one gets pregnant and produces offspring.. What is the fate of our village if there is no successor ? "

Nyi Asami chuckled.

" You don't have to worry. Children who are now growing up, they will be your successors forever "

"What does Nyi mean ? "

" I helped you. So, it's only appropriate if you reply by helping me too "

Hardijokro and Arji frowned not understanding.

They were told to go home. And this time Nyi Asami warned, no more bargaining and never come back again. Or else, he would have restored the state of the village as before.

Hardijokro and Arji resigned. They are forced to accept the fate of a village that will never be able to return to what it once was.

If they knew, they'd rather die then than end up like this. But it's all too late. Regret is of no use. Now they have to do what they have to do. Maybe this is their destiny.

It turned out that since coming and agreeing to what Nyi Asami said as a payment for the help they received, since then anyway. Nyi Asami marks every child and woman who is pregnant .

Each in each child's body and fetus is still in the womb, he put a soul.

In other words, children and children who will be born, made a container for the soul that has been in his body.

These souls are the souls of the black magicians who always do evil . Although Nyi Asami was one of them, but he had realized and no longer wanted to do something inappropriate.

He sacrificed himself to gather them and shut them all into his body.

And as time went on, the dozens of souls that he bound and fused within him began to rebel.

Nyi Asami was already at the limit of her ability.

So forcedly, Nyi Asami sacrificed the children of the villagers to become a substitute container . It then seals all the evil souls into a still pure body.

He has no choice. Even if it wasn't for his help, the villagers would have already died.

But, before his body completely perished, he had come to the two villages in turn.

He apologized to the entire village, especially to Hardijokro and Arji .

'' I had to do it .Because if not, those souls will roam around and definitely return to committing evil.

Maybe this is the destiny of your children. They will replace me as a vessel of another soul . But you don't have to worry. I have sealed the soul and will never be free. You can just use it.

But, in exchange. They can never die and will live forever ''

The villagers could only be silent with their heads bowed to Nyi Asami's words. No one said.They could not say anything and seemed to have completely resigned .

After that, Nyi Asami continued what he was trying to convey. It tells us how to control the power of the owner of the soul who lives in the bodies of children.

But one message. Never leave the village . Because he does not want if later about the power they have known and will be misused..

Such is. After Nyi Asami's soul left her body, the villagers lived life as it was.

Years passed. One by one the residents died of age. Until the remaining girls whose bodies stop developing at the age of 17 years.

They then decided to join and chose Arkha village as a place to live.

They are now residents of Arkha village.