Droplets of Night Creatures

20. Denis Back

Aruna opened her eyes slowly and stared at the empty place in front of her. Then he was heard saying something as if he was talking to something invisible.

“ Yes, I came because I was invited with Ustadz Zaid...,” said Aruna.

“ Do you know what purpose he called you here..?” asked the long-haired female figure who was pacing around in front of the kitchen.

“ I don't know yet. But I'm sure Ustadz Zaid has a good goal. What are you doing here yourself ?. Do you not realize that you have made all Ustadz Zaid guests afraid and uncomfortable to see your appearance here.?” ask Aruna.

Aruna's question made Zaid, Sharifah, Arka and Diana surprised. They were worried that Aruna's remark would offend the long-haired female figure.

“ I was here before this house was built. So it's not my fault if I'm pacing back and forth around here.” say the figure of the long-haired woman with indifference.

“ But you should wear clothes. No shame about the same Mr. Kyai and Om Wowo.?” asked Aruna while glancing at the male victim and genderuwo figure waiting for the guava tree in front of him.

“ We must get out of the way if he passes by Aruna..,” said the man in white while smiling knot.

“ So yes...,” said Aruna understood.

“ You are not afraid to see I am Aruna.?” ask the black genderuwo figure while looking at Aruna fixedly.

“ Ga, just surprised earlier..,” said Aruna while shaking her head.

“ Her figure is indeed serem, but she is good Aruna..,” said the long-haired woman to make Aruna nod.

“ So you already know the same three supernatural figures in this house. What do you think Aruna...?” ask ustadz Zaid suddenly.

Aruna turned his head around the collar of Ustadz Zaid and then looked back at the three figures of supernatural beings in front of him.

“ They're good Ustadz. Mr. Kyai always followed Ustadz everywhere except to the toilet and the bedroom. Om Wowo is also good because keep the Ustadz house from people who intend to be evil, even a little prank anyway.” said Aruna with a smile to make four adults who were there laughing.

“ Keep going that often pacing in front of the kitchen how is Nak.?” ask Sharifah.

“ He jail Ummi, often disturb guests and passersby beside the house. Where to wear clothes again. Fortunately her hair is long, so her body that swallowed*ang it did not look like another person..,” said Aruna while sneering.

Aruna's reply made ustadz Zaid and his wife stunned. They seemed to not believe if the little girl was able to describe the supernatural figure in their house in detail.

“ Masya Allah, amazing. New Aruna who can reveal in detail the supernatural figure that is here, Mas Arka. Usually others can only feel the cold or heat and strange sounds when visiting here. If there is a squirming maybe it is just a coincidence and not all at the same time. But Aruna can even talk to the three directly like a person who is horrified with Mas.” said ustadz Zaid with a smile.

Arka and Diana seem to smile proudly with the ability that Aruna has. While Sharifah looks fixedly looking at Aruna as if he is diving into his soul.

“ So how Ustadz, can we ask Ustadz to guide Aruna..?” ask Arka carefully.

“ Why should I Mas Arka..?” ask ustadz Zaid.

“ So far We are worried that Aruna's ability is used for things that are not good for people who are not responsible for Ustadz. Some even came to me and asked Aruna specifically to be a disciple. But I always refuse because I don't believe in them. When I met Ustadz and talked about a lot of things, for some reason my heart felt comfortable. I told my wife that she had the same feeling. And the peak last night was Ustadz. My desire to leave Aruna to Ustadz was even greater after Ustadz managed to save Denis..,” said Arka who was taken by Diana.

“ How according to Ummi..?” ask ustadz Zaid to his wife.

“ Insha Allah Ummi ready to guide Aruna Bi. The sign that Aruna pointed out was exactly the same as that given by Grandfather Bi..,” Syarifah said with a smile.

“ Mas Arka and Mbak Diana horrified themselves what My Wife said. It is not I who will guide Aruna but My Wife. Not reject, but it would be better for Aruna if guided by a female spiritual teacher because Aruna is a woman. Mas Arka and Mbak Diana do not need to worry, I will keep an eye on them and help if at any time needed.

“ Thankful. It doesn't matter who will guide Aruna. Ustadz or Umm Syarifah. Thanks Ustadz, Ummi...,” sahut Arka with teary eyes.

“ Thanks Yes Ummi...,” said Diana as she poured into the arms of Sharifah.

“ Both Ma'am. Insha Allah We both educate Aruna to be a great woman, so a woman who is sholeh at the same time tough to face the supernatural. Hopefully the advantages given by God to Aruna can be useful to help the crowd.” Syarifah said while rubbing Diana's back gently.

“ Aamiin...,” everyone says at the same time.

Aruna seemed to smile at the interaction of his parents with Ustadz Zaid and Sharifah. He also did not mind the choice of his parents because Aruna felt he needed a teacher to guide him to control the abilities he had.

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Three days after Denis' discovery, the school went to Denis' house to see the boy. The school is represented by fourth grade and third grade guardians and some students including Aruna.

When arriving at Denis's parents' house the atmosphere looks lonely. Denis' mother rushed to open the door and let them sit in the living room.

“ How is Denis doing now Mom..?” ask the fourth grader named Hani.

“ Thank God Denis is healthy Mom. Just still often delirious when sleeping.” said Denis' mother.

“ Can We meet Denis Bu..?” tanya Bu Wita third grade.

Bu Hani and Bu Wita went into the room and saw Denis lying on the bed. Although the condition of his body looks healthy, but Denis face still looks pale. Aruna who was standing behind her homeroom teacher could feel how shocked Denis was after experiencing such an out-of-the-box incident.

“ How are you Denis..?” ask bu Hani.

“ Well Bu...,” sahut Denis then kiss the back of the hand bu Hani and bu Wita alternately.

“ Still dizzy ga..?” ask mom Wita.

“ Still Mum. Rich would fall if made way. That's why I overslept..,” says Denis.

“ Sorry if Mom is sassy. Denis inget how was Denis kidnapped ?. This Denis story can make other friends' lessons later as well.” said bu Hani.

“ Denis inget Ma'am. Denis bought ice cream in front of the school. Suddenly there was the sound of mothers calling Denis. As for Denis samperin he's convinced Denis stopped by his house. You don't know why Denis is following him.” said Denis while looking down with a slightly shaking body and clenched hands.

“ Let me continue the story Yes Mom. Denisnya let rest first, kasian he is still not comfortable if asked about it..,” said Denis mother mediate.

“ Oh yes, sorry I am Mom...,” said Bu Hani is not feeling well.

“ Gapapa Ma'am. We're talking outside yuk...,” take Denis' mother.

Bu Hani and Bu Wita follow Denis' mother straddle the guest. While Aruna and some friends remain in Denis' room to comfort Denis.

Secretly Aruna reached out her hand touching Denis head for a moment. Denis who knows if Aruna touches his head seems indifferent and does not bother about it. Sometimes Denis seemed to laugh at the stories of his friends.

Meanwhile, Denis' mother was telling Denis experience during being held hostage by the subtle-creature. After that, Hani and Wita invited the students to go home.

“ That's why we go home first. Thanks for sharing your story with us. Sorry if arrival We make Mom and Denis uncomfortable.” said bu Hani politely.

“ Yes Mom. We are saying thank you because I already want to take the time to visit Denis..,” said Denis' mother.

“ Come Children, We go home now yuk..,” take bu Wita.

“ Yes Mom. We go home first Den...,” say goodbye to the students alternately.

“ Yes. Thank you, thank you, Ms. Guru Hani and Ms. Guru Wita.” said Denis with a funny expression to make everyone laugh to see him.

“ Wow looks like Denis has really healed after being visited by the teacher and friends. Hopefully Denis can get to school soon huh Son.” said Denis' mother was happy.

As everyone alternated out through the door, Denis grabbed Aruna's tiny hand and said something.

“ Thanks to Aruna. You have told me of my fear. Since you held my head earlier, my body feels better and I'm not afraid anymore.” Denis said with a smile.

“ Both Denis...,” says Aruna smiled back.

Then Aruna came out of Denis' house while waving her hand towards Denis who was seen replying to Aruna's hand.

“ Ciee..., cieee. What's his name is you keep smiling..?” god's mother Denis.

“ Apaan sih Bu, he was also sent Me...,” said Denis while melengos.

“ But new mom this time see her Den..,” says mother Denis.

“ Yes. He's a third-grader Mom, my underclassman.” says Denis.

“ Beautiful yes, whose name is Den..?” go after Denis' mother again.

“ Aruna Bu...,” say Denis fast.

“ Oh so that's the name Aruna yes, very polite pantesan wong Her father is also good. I love it when you meet him Den. Moreover, his father Aruna also help your nyari you yesterday.” said Denis mother to make Denis speechless.

A moment later Denis is seen stepping into the bathroom and it surprises his mother. Though for a few days Denis reluctant to shower for fear of lingering in the bathroom.  Despite his company, Denis refused to take a bath.

“ Want to say Den...?” ask Denis' mother.

“ I want to take a bath Ma let seger..,” said Denis then stepped into the bathroom.

Denis' mother seemed to smile happily seeing her son ‘back’ became a cheerful child after being visited by the teacher and his friends earlier.

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