Light 1: Sandekala

Bird Trail

Hansel and Gretel should have been able to return home even though the breadcrumbs they spread along the way had been devoured by birds. Because actually, even though the clue has been lost, there are new clues that can be used as a reference to the direction of home. The bird's own trail. Small footprints on the ground and bird feathers strewn between twigs and shrubs. If they realize that, of course they can go home without having to face the witch.

I hope this is a good start. I hope that the trail of this bird is clear so that I can find out what I am looking for and what I should do to stop my heart's anxiety about the strange dreams and apparitions I often encounter.

Ian and I sat in the room. Talk about the clues I'm starting to find.

"So, what are you gonna talk about, Dane?" ask Ian.

I picked up the notebook in my bag and showed me the addresses of Nekala village I managed to find.

"Why are you sure the village in your dream is called Nekala?" tanyakanya.

"In addition to my heart feeling that way, it is in this village called Nekala that the Sandekalas appear most often."

"How much?" wonder Ian.

"In the sites I read on the internet, Sandekala is not just one but there are many even thousands."

"Oke .. The address of Nekala village is quite a lot. So ... will we explore one by one?" ask Ian.

"Sure," I answered. "In one of these villages there must be a girl in my dreams. I'll look for him" I'm sure. "Would you help me explore this village one by one?"

"Sure, Dane. I'll definitely help you."

He smiled so sincerely.

So sweet.

A smile that often makes me awkward.

"But, don't tell the others about this first. I don't want everyone to know."

Ian nodded. "When do we start coming to those villages?"

"Next week. I've been off school for a week. So we can search for it freely."

"alright. Then I'll go home first, Dane. This afternoon I promise to fix Siman's broken bike."

I just nodded as Ian left the house.

***

It doesn't feel like day after day to change. I didn't expect the sighting to affect anyone else. Other than Nora and Flo, seven other classmates have seen her, including Shen. He peed in his pants when he saw the creature hanging from the ceiling of the toilet.

Today is Saturday. We're not learning. The principal gathered us on the ceremonial ground and announced the end of summer vacation had arrived. Everyone was enthusiastic to hear it. All students were dismissed after the announcement ended. It's early and Ian hasn't come home from work yet, so I'm back on the bus again.

"Danny ...," a voice whispered to me like the wind.

This time I will not be surprised and afraid if I see him here— on the quiet street housing that leads to my home. I remember what Teny said, that thing won't hurt me. They're subtle creatures, they can't hurt my hard physique. I convinced him many times in my heart.

I spread my eyes around.

There's nothing.

Did he give up?

Or maybe I'm waiting for my fear to rise again?

"Mom, I'm home!" I said when I opened the door.

There was nobody at home. I've been looking for Mom everywhere but nothing. I wonder why the door is not locked. Then I tried to find it in the back yard.

"Danny! Your parents went to your sister's fiancee's house. He said he'd be home tonight!" sahut Bu Angie from behind the fence of the residents of the next house who were drying clothes.

I'm nodding. Smiled at him. Back into the house.

I haven't changed my clothes yet, I dropped my body on the bed and didn't realize I was asleep.

"Danny! Danny's! Don't leave me! You don't have to sacrifice yourself for them! There's gotta be another way, Danny!" the girl kept chasing me.

Sandekala continued to hold tightly to my body. I won't be able to get away from him again.

That girl .. I've never seen a girl that brave. He kept trying to exterminate the creatures that swarmed him. His whole body was covered in blood.

He was trying to chase me.

Grabbing me.

Trying to save me from the devil's embrace.

The girl's face began to look a little clear. But ... I still can't copy that vague face in my brain. The hint from the girl was just her bobbed red hair and elaborate clothes to remember in my mind.

"Danny!" the girl screamed.

It echoed throughout the black forest as it fell down a deep abyss.

I got up from my sleep.

My body sweats sweat.

I stripped my uniform and took a shower.

My face was the same as it was this morning when I looked in the mirror.

I stick my face with my fingers. Nothing has changed on my face anymore.

I stared intently at my naked body. I feel my body getting higher.

With bare chest I immediately saw what was in the refrigerator because my stomach was rumbling.

I just found spaghetti leftover dinner last night. Soon I warmed up with two chicken sausages in the microwave. A few minutes later I took out the food and ate while watching the premiere movie I had been waiting for a week ago.

Final Fantasy Vii: Advent Children.

I looked carefully at animated films based on the best RPG games in my opinion. Exclaims. The sound of the clash between the swords in the fight struck me.

I remembered something. The broken sword that the girl was holding was quite large in size. Not much different from what Cloud used against Sephiroth. I clearly remember the carvings that filled the handle of his sword. One devil eye with 2 horns.

The bird's tracks are becoming clearer.

***

Shortly thereafter, a car rang out from the front of the house. Soon, I open the door. Both parents with Ronny have come home.

A cold night breeze pierced through my chest skin.

"Danny, have you eaten?" ask Mother.

"It has. Just new. From Teny's house again?" my many.

"Yes. We just talked about your sister's wedding next week. We didn't take you because you were at school," Dad said.

"Yes, it's okay."

"Hey, what happened to your body?!" ronnie was surprised when he walked past me.

My height is the same as her. It was fortunate that he immediately looked up before I was able to answer his question.

I closed the door again and headed towards those who were in the living room.

"Mom, so, when's my wedding day?" ronnie looked agitated.

"We talked about it with Teny's family. Next Monday second week."

"That's the last day of summer."

"Then why?" ask Dad wonder.

"According to the customs of the villagers, we can not hold a celebration on the last day of summer" said Ronny.

"Ron, you heard for yourself that the Teny family also did not mind holding a wedding on that day as long as it was not late in the afternoon" said Mother.

"But, I'm not good with the villagers around! Just bring the wedding day to Sunday."

"That's impossible, Ron. The owner can only come Monday. Besides, we've already ordered an invitation to the printing press" said Dad. "Had Dad said we should just rent the building. But you still want to have your wedding at Teny's house."

"good. Good. But you and I have to make sure everything's done no more than one o'clock in the afternoon."

"So I called the printing company to put the time on the invitation" Mother said.

"Yes already then. I'm going to go to the room first."

My brother inched away with a sullen look.

"Danny, put your clothes on! You'll catch a cold!" mother's orders.

"Yes, Mom. Later if you want to sleep."

The time shows at 21:30 when the animated film is completed. I turn off the TV and go to my room. Because I was already sleepy, I immediately slept on my bed with the position of the face down.

"Willow ... Danny ...."

There was a sound coming from the bathroom next to the room. It makes me sleep poorly. I tried to drown my head in blankets and pillows but the sound still lingered in my ears.

The door of the room opened. I slowly emerged from the blanket and found that the figure was already standing straight in front of the bed.

Black ...

Height ...

Her tattered dress flared up.

His face was covered in a hood.

Like a life-seeking angel who came to pick me up.

I know he can't hurt me.

I know it.

But ...

He gave me goosebumps.

Scared me half to death.

I put my head back in the blanket and closed my eyes.

I heard him keep calling my name slowly. His voice was very close to my face.

"Go! Go then! What do you want from me?"

He didn't respond. By the time I lifted my blanket, the creature had vanished.