Droplets of Night Creatures

54. Self-death

Aruna went further into the forest. His steps came to a halt as he saw a man standing behind him as if deliberately blocking his steps.

“ We meet again Aruna...,” greet Orion and then turn his body.

Aruna still recognized Orion's voice but was shocked to see the human-shaped Orion standing in front of her. Orion is tall. Handsome face with mature brown skin, black hair and both blue eyeballs. For a moment Aruna was stunned by Orion's good looks.

“ Orion...?” call Aruna doubtful.

“ Yes Honey, it's Me. Your father...,” Orion said with a smile to make Aruna surprised.

“ A... My papa. What do you mean.?” aruna asked with a trembling voice.

Orion took a deep breath before starting his story. Then he pulled Aruna's hand and hugged the girl tightly. There was no rejection from Aruna. Instead the girl felt comfortable in Orion's arms. The strange feeling he felt these few days seemed to find an answer in Orion's embrace. Aruna was sure that the moment she was waiting for finally arrived. His identity will soon be revealed.

“ So what Om George and Aunt Matilda say is true..?” ask Aruna.

“ Yes. I'm sorry, Aruna, everything is out of my control. I had to leave you with Arka and Diana because

I don't want you to get hurt..” Orion said as she kissed Aruna's forehead fondly.

“ Who is My Mom.?” aruna asked with a choked voice holding back the cry.

Orion stared at Aruna for a moment and then flowed the story from his lips about Aruna's identity.

“ Your mother is a strong, simple and beautiful woman. Name's Risma. He's a native of this village. I met him while I was hiding from the enemy. My condition at the time was very sad. Your mother is different from others, when I saw Risma did not run but instead helped me. He treated my wounds until I was healed.” Orion said beginning his story.

“ Where did you guys meet..?” ask Aruna.

“ Here...,” Orion said while setting his feet several times on the ground he treaded.

“ Where is My Mom now..?” ask Aruna impatiently.

“ Let me continue my story first yes..” Orion said as he pinched Aruna's cheek in dismay.

“ Well...,” says Aruna with a smile.

“ Risma and I met often in this forest until gradually We fell in love with each other. Risma wants me to marry her but I don't want to..” Orion said.

“ Why, isn't my mom very pretty and she's contributing to you.?” asked Aruna annoyed.

“ At that time I felt unworthy for him because I was not a single man. I am married and have several children. I don't want to hurt her and make her a mistress.” Orion said.

“ Ck, sucks..,” grumbled Aruna while grumbling.

Aruna is upset that she thinks her real father is a play boy. The thing he hated the most from a man was actually found in the figure of his father.

“ But I also can't lie to myself because it turns out I love her too much. Because I don't want Risma to misunderstand me, I also tell her who I really am. I told you I'm not human. I'm half a werewolf. One time I could have turned into a monster that would hurt him like I did with my three Wives.” Orion said as he closed his eyes.

“ What are you doing..?” ask Aruna carefully.

“ I have slaughtered my three Wives when I turned into Aruna's wolf. I can't control myself and prey on them. Upon awakening to normal condition I saw my wife's sad corpse. His neck was torn and blood everywhere. I'm confused, I hate myself. At that time I was still learning to control my power and I did not want Risma to be a victim because of my failure

self-control..,” Orion said to surprise Aruna.

“ You slaughtered them at the same time..?” aruna asked, answered by Orion's head.

“ I married them at different time Aruna. I married my second wife after my first wife died, and so did my third wife. I married her after my second wife died. When I met your mother, my third wife was not long dead. And the three of them died in my hands.” Orion said with teary eyes.

“ What when you marry my mother you can control yourself.?” ask Aruna carefully.

“ Can !. I have learned a lot and I can finally get over myself. I did not hurt Risma at all even though at that time the killing instinct in me came and tried to influence me.

“ My children did not live long, they died at a young age. Only you have survived and survived until now Aruna. That's because I took you away and left you with Arka and Diana.” Orion said.

“ You prey on them too..?” ask Aruna.

“ No. But they died of illness. My blood and the blood of my wives were different and caused my children to be born with various genetic disorders. Physically they are healthy, but they are not strong enough to resist attacks that come from outside.” Orion said.

“ Why did you leave me to Papa Arka and Mama Diana.?” ask Aruna.

“ I'm sorry Aruna, I was forced to do it. Your mother died after giving birth to you. Besides, my old enemy, a fellow werewolf, was chasing me. They want to kill me and my descendants because we are the heir to the throne of the werewolf kingdom led by your Grandfather Arnold. And only the direct descendants of Arnold could occupy that throne. I deliberately hid you by leaving you with the couple because I did not want my enemies to find you and hurt you later.” Orion said.

“ My mother died because of you.?” ask Aruna.

“ No. She died of bleeding after giving birth to you. At that time I witnessed his death

carrying Aruna. After naming the baby she was born with, Risma left.” Orion said as she rubbed the wet end of her eyes.

Orion recalls the moment she walked into Risma's hospital room holding her baby.

“ Baby, see Our Child. She is very beautiful yes..,” Orion said as she handed her baby to Risma for breast-feeding.

“ Yes Dear. She is also strong and tough like you.” said Risma while kissing her baby's head fondly.

“ I haven't given her a name yet, have you already given her a name..?” ask Orion at that time.

“ Aru... na, his name is A.. ru..na Darling...,” said Risma stammered.

Orion had not realized that his wife was dying. Orion thinks Risma is under the influence of drugs and thinks it is natural.

“ Aruna means the light that shines in the eastern horizon. Wasn't she born at dawn.?” risma asked softly and then began to close her eyes slowly while clutching Aruna who was breastfeeding.

“ You are right. He was born with the light of the rising sun that illuminated the world after a long dark night. And that means he is present bringing light into our lives. Not so dear..?” asked Orion while looking at the closed Risma.

There was no reply and it made Orion smile thinking his wife was back asleep. But when he looked more closely, it turns out he did not see the movement like a person who fell asleep. Orion slowly brought his index finger closer to Risma's nostril. There was anxiety on his face when he did not feel Risma's breath.

“ Risma, wake up Darling...,” Orion said over and over while patting Risma's cheek gently.

There is no law at all. Even slowly Risma's body started to freeze. At the same time the baby Aruna cried so hard that it made Orion realize. Orion grabs Aruna from Risma's arms in tears as he realizes that he has lost Risma. The cry of Orion and Aruna seemed to be a sad song accompanying the departure of Risma back to Sang Khaliq.

Orion also remembered that no one he allowed to carry Aruna even though he was busy taking care of Risma's funeral. Orion survives in front of Risma's tomb until the Maghreb. He had just moved from there when he realized the arrival of his enemies. Orion went with the baby somewhere and since then Orion has never returned to the village.

Orion ended his memory and straightened his head when he heard Aruna's question.

“ Then where is my mother buried..?” asked Aruna sobbing.

“ In village cemetery. I visit her grave once a month while bringing her favorite flowers. I also told Risma that I have entrusted you to the right person and hope to meet him someday.

“ I want to visit my mother's tomb.” said Aruna lirih.

“ Later tonight We'll be there. Now come back, they are confused looking for you.” Orion said as he pointed.

towards the waterfall where Genk Comot sits waiting.

“ Yes. But it's not finished, is it.?” ask Aruna.

“ We can continue later...,” Orion said with a smile.

Aruna nodded while wiping away her tears. A moment later Aruna rejoined his five friends.

Seriate