Karuhuns

Section 55: The Sage

Dead Forest Sunda Strait, we were riding a plane, again a single engine cesna aircraft. Did you know that near the Sunda Strait that separates Lampung and Banten, there are so many very beautiful attractions, there are beaches, there are forests there are also mountains.

No wonder because the location is close to Mount Krakatau, a mountain whose children are amused, sometimes actively sleeping, sometimes sleeping, may the mountain be a good mountain that can provide protection to the residents in the area by never being active again.

We will go directly to the Dead Forest Sunda Strait, of course, the location is not really in the Sunda Strait, but the location is near Cilegon, still Banten region, Banten, but based on information that the forest was never once visited because it was separated from a river that has a heavy flow from the nearest residential area, besides its frightening territory, it makes anyone reluctant to come there.

Despite all these rumors, there was a hermit, an outcast Charisma of the Plains, who lived there.

He became the Charisma of the Exile Plane because he so often denied the rules made by the Elders, that he was finally punished by being required to stay for 50 years until he was forgiven again, because he often denied, so he was punished, so he didn't really follow what the Elders wanted, he just went to the Dead Forest and lived there, from what I heard from Mang Nariman, who had been there several times, the Karisma Jagat was very well lived in this dead forest.

Me and Pram will meet him, he's one of the most potential allies of the entire region. That's why I'll chase wherever he is.

At this time we have landed the sports stadium in Cilegon, Pram asked for help his relations helped us to land and keep his Cesna plane, once we got down, we were immediately helped to get to the riverbank, he said, the river separates the houses from the Dead Forest.

No one dared to help us cross, fortunately Pram has a lot of relationships, of course with the help of a lot of money also from him, we finally got Jet Ski owned by his business friend, he said, me and Pram crossed the river in a Jet Ski, I sat in the back, while he was in the front riding this water bike.

Actually this is not the first time I rode Jet Ski, because Malik used to also piggyback me with Jet Ski in Bali, even I took the opportunity by hugging Malik tight from behind and pretending to be afraid, I laughed because I remembered that moment.

“Why Quin?” Pram who was preparing to ride a Jet Ski asked, he saw me smiling to myself.

“No, I only remember when I first drove a vehicle like this.”

“What is it with Malik?” Pram asked.

“Pram …. “ I mind he asked further.

“Ok, tight grip yes, if using Jet Ski, illegal to slow down, we will speed ya.” I held her shoulders tight, because I was uncomfortable holding her waist.

Then Pram started riding, sure, he was so fast driving it, that the splashes of water so high on our right and left side, I laughed because the thrill of speeding in the sea really tickled my stomach.

Not long until we reached the height of the river side of the Dead Hutam Sunda Strait. Pram leaned his Ski Jet in a safe place, and then we started to go into the Dead Forest.

The view of this forest, like the forest in general, Sonokeling tree stands to welcome us, its slim batan, its rare leaves make the sun can still penetrate into the interior of the forest.

We walked straight inside, there was no path that signified there was life here, all about tall trees and trees.

I looked up, the sun covered by the tree was so beautiful, the light was trying to break through, but it was still being interrupted by the leaves that were growing, flourishing, the combination of fragrant trees and the beauty of their appearance makes this forest so enchanting.

“Pram beautiful huh?” I point up, I want him to see what I see.

“Which one?” Pram asked.

“Itu.” I wonder why Pram didn't see what I saw.

“It's dark, what can you see from this darkness? where the air is stuffy.” Pram spoke, I don't know what he said, I find it hard to take my eyes off this beauty.

“Seira!” I looked back, someone called me.

“Malik!” I immediately ran towards him. “what are you doing here, how did you find us?” Pram pulled my hand and prevented me from running towards Malik.

“You why?!” Pram screaming.

“Malik is there Pram, let go of me, I ahrus spoke to him, he has to go from here.” I'm trying to get Pram's hand off.

“No one there, no one in the place you pointed.” Pram brought his face closer to me.

“No Pram, there's Malik, look at that, he's staring at us, take off your hands, I have to talk to him.” I don't understand what happened to Pram's vision, he never saw what I saw

Pram pulled my body and tied me to a tree with his Karembo Beureum.

“Pram, you're crazy! Let go of me!” I screamed like crazy, while Malik was still there.

“There is something wrong, briefly I will confirm it.” Pram away, he went even deeper than this forest.”

“Pram, release me!!!” I screamed, but there was no sound.

Pram came back with something, A TRUMPET FLOWER. “

“Pram let me go, Malik is still there, what are you doing?” I asked.

“You get Halocinogen from this trumpet flower, no wonder you hallucinated, did you hold something or smell something?” Pram showed the Trumpet Flower that he was carrying carefully.

“Pram! Let go of me!” I was upset with this stupid guy, why he still wouldn't untie me, pity Malik was standing there.

“Ayi, control yourself.” I began to tighten my muscles, pull out the stallion and pull the rope tight.

Ctasss, the bond that Pram made loose, Karembo Beureum for the second time torn.

Brugh!

I was caught again by Pram, he held my body very hard, I was struggling to let go of his strong grip, he kept holding me from behind, Malik was standing right in front of me, I bit Pram's arm, Pram reflex released his embrace, I ran after Malik again and ....

Byur ....

My body fell into the water, I was trying to swim, my legs were cramping, I couldn't reach the surface, Malik help me, why are you standing there watching me drown like this? slowly Malik went from there, I closed my eyes, it was painful to see him go, as sad as this is your heart when I saw him go Malik?

Samar I felt my body being hugged from behind pulled up and carried towards the edge of the river.

“Pram, forgive me.” I said it a moment before it all felt dark.

...

I woke up with a head that hurt so much, I was in a hut covered in straw.

Trying to get up and see Pram in front with a woman, about 40 years old, beautiful.

The two of them were coffee together, there was a small stove that was lit with firewood, on top of which was a small teapot, from which they sprinkled coffee.

“Quin, awake?” Pram came up to me and saw me approaching the woman, her face was much prettier when seen up close.

“My name is Jasmine.” He extended his hand.

“I .... “

“Ayi Mahogra, I knew you'd come here.” He welcomed my hand, but said he knew me.

“Where did you know?”

“Mang Nariman sent me a message through his new Karuhun, Nice Heulang his name?”

“Oh, yes. I'm sorry I didn't think that the hermit they called was a beautiful woman.” I'm saying.

“So you wish I was a boy?” She said.

“Oh no, I just feel that you're a woman living alone here, in this dead forest, it feels too heavy.” I said seriously, because that's how I feel.

“I do not live alone, I live with trees, plants, fish there and occasionally with the inhabitants, although they do not really know who I am and where I live.”

I laughed, while she looked at me gently.

“Ayi Seira, you want to conquer Karuhunku?” He asked suddenly.

“Yes, I'm here to ask for your help, I want you to be my ally.” I said without further ado.

“Do I have to give my Karuhun voluntarily? Am I being ruled?” He asked, I feel he is very mature and wise but there is some sort of fortress he built to restrict people from approaching him.

“What do you feel, am I among those who like to rule?” I had to approach him in a different way.

“Ayi Mahogra, can you see your hand?” He opened his hand and wished I could stretch out my hand.

I stretched out my hand to her, she saw that hand and before long saw my face, her face so sad and out of her eyelids.

“So you went so far just for a great cause? Do you know that your ideals are impossible to realize?”

“Do you think an Ayi Mahogra does something without weighing? even if the possibility that I could reach zero point one percent, I would still do it, even if zero percent, I still have the possibility of God's destiny that could have been different.” I looked at him seriously.

“I love your spirit, even though your body is harboring a soul in pain from a heavy longing, you still have the strength to realize your dreams.”

“I still have a lot of strength to realize all my dreams, because indeed everything I do is not just for myself.”

“I will give my Karuhun to be conquered, but I have 2 conditions that you must fulfill, are you willing?” The woman's ascetic said.

“Well, whatever it is as long as it does not violate religion I will do.”

“Then, get ready.” He stood up and took us somewhere.

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Author's Note :

Have you ever felt a heavy longing? I've been, but baby miss it ever held back when you never touched my heart. I've missed you so much, but baby when we're just about you and me. I miss you once, but you never come back.