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39. Plan back to the forest

"You mean, what kind of weird noise? Why don't you tell me what mom is?" retno protest.

Edi looked to show a serious face. His memory was pulled back to the back, where the incident happened. At that time, the night was hot. The hot spring comes from the dry season which eventually produces heat throughout the country.

That night Edi could not sleep. Though he slept early as usual after the prayer isya. It was just that, due to the heat, he finally woke up and decided to head to the kitchen to grab a glass of cold mineral water to quench his thirst.

The atmosphere of his house was deserted. His wife and daughter have been asleep since. Some rooms appear dark due to minimal lighting. Edi sat at the dining table, without any illumination, relying solely on the lights from the bathroom whose doors were wide open.

Edi is used to being alone if all members of his family are asleep. Sometimes if you wake up in the middle of the night like now, Edi prefers to spend time watching night tv shows. Sometimes private television stations will air western films that are Edi's favorite to wait for drowsiness to come back.

But this time Edi did not intend to watch tv, he felt anxious and increasingly hot. Even now he took off the shirt he was wearing, and replaced it with a shirt in thin so that the sweat on his body is not too much.

In his hand was only cold mineral water, which had already been used up by half a glass of starfruit. Samar faint Edi heard the voice of the person who was sweeping the courtyard. He was astonished to be mixed in confusion with the voice he was hearing right now. Though it was past midnight, but there were still people sweeping the courtyard. It's just that Edi doesn't know who's sweeping through the middle of the night. He intended to peek especially because the voice came from behind his house.

His home is close to the homes of his other brothers. So there is no guardrail that every house has. Behind Edi's house is his sister's house who just got married a few months ago. Because his sister was the favorite of them often stay at his house. At first this thought that his mother was less work because it swept the yard of his sister in the middle of the night like this. Their mother had a history of Alzheimer's disease. Which makes the old woman sometimes do things that are outside of normal habits.

Edi intends to bring his mother back inside. "Septo must have gone to sleep, and Mother must have quietly left the house. Yes, then let me sleep here," said Edi spoke to himself.

Without thinking twice Edi opened the back door of his house which was connected to the house of his sister, Septo. But how surprised Edi when he did not find his mother in the yard of Septo's house, but there was a woman who stood upside down near the mango tree that was behind his house. Edi immediately closed the kitchen door and locked it tightly. He immediately realized that the figure of the woman outside earlier was not human. And also he did not find the whereabouts of his mother at all. Apparently the voice of the person who was sweeping the yard was not from his mother, but from the kuntilanak hair that was behind his house.

Many people think that the original sound of kuntilanak is like a laugh that sounds so loud. Not only laughter, the original sound of kuntilanak is also always synonymous with whimpering cries heard at night. However, it turns out that is not the original sound kuntilanak. Because, the original sound of kuntilanak turned out to sound like the sound of a broomstick that came into contact with the ground.

Edi was still standing behind the door. His body trembled as he looked at the figure of the woman behind his house earlier. Not only the sound of people sweeping the yard, now Edi heard another very distinctive voice with a kuntilanak sound.

Kuntilanak is known for his high-pitched laughter. Sometimes he sounds crying too. Uniquely, kuntilanak can be heard both laughing and crying in a very short time.

Many confessions state that kuntilanak moved places by floating. He is rarely seen walking and more often just standing or sitting at a height. But there are some witnesses who say that he can also move places suddenly. The appearance of kuntilanak is often accompanied by a strange smell. The smell sometimes feels like frangipani flowers, sometimes also like the smell of rotten carcasses.

Edi was surprised when there was a loud noise coming from above his house. Like the sound of an explosion. There are usually some signs if a house is hit by witchcraft. The first if there is a sound on the roof of the house like the sound of pebbles being spread, then it is a sign that there is a casual delivery. This sound usually occurs around 12 p.m.

There is a sound above the precarious as thrown gravel is one of the characteristics of the house is getting a shipment of magic.

In addition to the sound inside the house, there was another sound like a fairly loud explosion. It's just that if you search for the source will not find what. The last one is a nightmare.

Homeowners will experience strange and sometimes frightening nightmares.

If this happens, then the attack of witchcraft not only enters the house but also has attacked the body of the owner of the house. Sometimes strange dreams are scary. This is to impact on the physical. Edi who was still frightened after seeing the figure of the kuntilanak earlier, did not dare to check out the house to ascertain what sound had surprised him. He ran back to the room and tried to forget all about it. The next day he checked his backyard. Apparently in place kuntilanak is a lump of hair scattered in the backyard of his house. Not only that, Edi even went up to the roof of his house to check the sound that he heard last night. Again he found nothing suspicious above his house. Feeling that it was not something to worry about, Edi forgot about it and thought of it as a wind.

"So that's the story," explained Edi at length. 

Habibie just silently listened to what Edi said. But what happened to Edi's family can't be left alone.

"Path," said Habibi convinced.

"I'm sorry, what do you mean, Om?" ask Leni curiously.

"Banaspati's stall."

Everyone was shocked to hear Habibi's reply.

Santet Banaspati is a famous science of witchcraft is the deadliest. Of course, it is true, this very powerful witchcraft is also very powerful, someone who has the science of Sanctuary Banaspati is certainly no longer an indiscriminate shaman. As we know, Banaspati a form of Demon Creatures in the land of Java is very famous, rarely Javanese who have never heard the name Banaspati this"except"toddlers who can not talk sometimes Little children who sit in Primary School have been frightened by his mother there will be the ghost of Banaspati, therefore the name of Banaspati is very famous.The science of Banaspati santet in this day is very difficult to find the owner, only certain people who have this high-class witchcraft.

If this knowledge is sent to someone, it will be very fatal as a result. There is no need to wait long once this knowledge reaches the recipient of the Permission of Allah SWT the recipient will be immediately picked up by the angel of Death, this merciless witchcraft is very difficult to fend off only certain people who are able to withstand the attacks of this Banaspati witchcraft.

A shaman who will send this knowledge, first he prepares a chicken egg that first lays eggs. With the power of science from the shaman then the egg is burned on the fire, the position of the egg rotates and floats while the shaman cast a Javanese spell. The position of the egg will continue to rotate and always be above the fire hovering until it breaks. If it has broken can be ascertained the target intended by the shaman has been picked up by the Lifesaving Angel. While how the work of egg media that shows to the Leni family is quite easy.  The egg only needs to be placed in the target car, if until the egg is broken, then all the people in the car died.

"Damn it! Who's gonna kill us anyway, Mom!" Leni started to get emotional. Of course he was angry, because he felt he had no enemies all along. "Om, who's the guy?"

Leni's question was not answered by Habibi. The man just looked at Leni with a faint smile. Habibi can see who that person is. What his face looks like and what that person does can be seen by him. But Habibi chose to shut up, because the person was none other than Leni's own brother.

"It has. It doesn't matter who it is, for sure, we can stop the bad things that are going to happen. This egg let Om save, then let Om take care of that person. You guys just go now. Heart in the way, yes," Habibi said as he stroked his daughter's head.

Finally they left for the airport, ruling out the incident banaspati santet that almost harmed them. Habib was angry but he did not show it to others. He will solve the problem of witchcraft targeting the Leni family in a subtle way.

Once at the airport, apparently the other friends are already there and are now gathered waiting for Leni and Rea.

"Yes already. Come on, let's get on the plane.It's been called. Good thing you guys came quickly. Otherwise, we stay later," said Hana excitedly.

" Yes. Even though you two are determined to go there even you are late," added Hani.

"Yes, sorry. There was a little problem. Yeah, we're leaving now? Uh, this is all it is?"

"Yes, Re. You know yourself Fauzan yesterday as well. So the only ones who follow are us," said Dana.

"Biarin. It's quite like this too" said Diah, staring at all his friends.

The nine of them finally started to get into the plane. Everything is ready with their own supplies and much more mature than before. They had anticipated that they would get lost again like before. As with supplies of enough food, sleeping bags, and tents, eating and cooking equipment, do not forget they bring walkie talkies. Dana told the group about their trip back to Kalimantan to the senior who joined the search team yesterday. And also he also reported to the police, if until one week they do not return, then they mean need help.

Fortunately on their campus there is a team of nature lovers, which is indeed formed for all events that occur in the open. Because many of the students who like to go up the mountain, and could be lost. So this team of nature lovers is the leading group if something happens to the students in the wild. They are already cooperating with the disaster agency and the relevant police. Even many people have been saved when lost in the mountains or wild forests. Although the process is not easy, but their work is very helpful.

They reached the forest by renting the car they rented. Fortunately outside the forest, precisely the entrance of the forest, still available cell phone signal. So when they are done, they will contact the car owner and they will be picked up again.

"I don't know if I'll come here again. Ckck." Blendoz. Either because of awe or is condemning his own fate.

"All is ready, right?" asked Dana who was now staring at the dense forest before her.

"Ready!" pull them together together.

They just seem very excited. Does not seem to feel depressed or forced. Though they once had bad memories in that place that really almost mislead them and certainly had a bad impact later.

But hearing Leni's horrible story, they also feel sorry. Not to blame Leni for having brought the flower, because for them what Leni does is a natural thing. Even before Leni brought the black orchid flowers, they knew about it and did not bother about it. So when they find out that Leni has a problem because of the flower, without being forced, they want to accompany her back to the forest to return the black orchid flowers.

They stepped into the forest. Even though yesterday's incident shocked and frightened them, but they were not convinced to return to the place. Even for this time it is like wanting to vacation, because they prepare everything very carefully. Even Ita has brought beef slice that they will later roast for dinner in the forest.

They are still very familiar with the ins and outs of the place. The path they took was not difficult to remember. There are some yellow ribbons as a sign of which way to get out, and can also be passed to the place where they got lost the other day.

Everyone is still very excited. They rushed to get into the forest. Looking for the location where Leni picked up the black orchid flowers. In that place there is not only one orchid flower, but there are several similar orchid flowers. But this only takes one because of his love of orchid plants. The other friends did admire the flower but they did not want to bring it, because they were just amazed not to have it like Leni.

It was almost 1 hour of their journey. They began to enter the heart of the forest. The atmosphere around was still the same as before. Silent. Silent. And there was only the sound of animals like insects. But this time they met one of the villagers. A middle-aged man was looking for firewood.

"you see him, right?" ask Dana.

"look why?" ask Hana.

"Oh, I thought it was just me. If everyone sees it, it means he's human!"

"what should we do anyway?" ask Apri.

"Samperin aja, base the cake, or greet him. Isn't it here the humans are just the ten of us?"

"Tenth? One, two, three ... Nine! Ih, just nine, Han!" cetus Leni's.

"Is that you don't count? It's ten, except ...."

"Except what?"

"Unless he's not human" whispered Hana seriously.

"But! Don't worry, Han!" apri protests are still scared.

In accordance with the advice of other friends, they approached the middle-aged man. At least to say hello is not difficult. And most importantly they want to make sure that man is human, not a creature like before.

"Excuse me, sir," said Dana, bowing slightly. He tried to look polite in front of the parents.

"Yes?" the middle-aged man said as he looked at them one by one. He looked exhausted from holding his back.

" Where do you live?" ask Dana with the next question.

"Oh, I live in the village there," pointed the man behind them. "Biasalah, I'm looking for firewood. Where are you going from yourself?"

"We are from Jakarta. Deliberately came here because there was a need."

"want to hike?" asked the man again because they saw their innate climbers who he used to meet.

Trekking and hiking are two terms for climbing. Both are activities that are favored by outdoor sports lovers. Both trekking and hiking have something in common, which is a long walk. However, for nature lovers, the two are of course different.

Hiking is a long walking activity with terrain that is still easily traversed. Usually, hiking goes into one of the activities for Boy Scouts.

Hiking trails have been prepared, ranging from trails to narrow alleys. The path is official and is already used for hiking activities even there are points for rest.

Travel time hiking activities more monitored. Because hiking is usually done by a group, hiking has a timetable. It can be completed in a few hours and usually the longest is a day. This is because hiking has a path that is easy to pass and aims for recreation.

However, hiking for nature lovers is not just a recreation that is easy to do as in hiking activities by members of the Scout school. Aiming to just do a hobby or even relieve stress, hiking has its own sensation when implemented. Located in the open air that is still so cool, hiking of course must be done with good physical preparation.

If hiking can be referred to as recreational walking away, trekking is also the case. However, the terrain that is traversed when trekking is not as predictable as hiking. Usually, trekking is done in the interior of an area that is still less touched by tourists, even the original inhabitants were few.

The trekking path is longer with travel routes in areas that are still minimal means. Taking the path from one area to another certainly makes trekking travel time unpredictable, can be several days to exceed a week.

"Rubber, Sir. We're going hiking."

He watched Dana and her friends. While tidying up the firewood he had collected, the man also told that he often met with climbers who were hiking like them.

"And, rest first yuk," whispered Ita while massaging her achy legs.

Dana noticed her friend who looked exhausted after walking a long way.

"Yes already. Let's just rest. While eating lunch, I was also hungry" Dana said while looking around, in order to find a place to sit and cook food. Because he wanted to gulp down a cup of coffee before continuing on his way again. Because their journey is still a bit far away. So they need to fill the body with intake that helps stamina awake. Moreover, Dana is a fan of coffee and now she needs coffee to be fresher. 

They started lowering the luggage, then turned on the portable stove to boil the water. Seeing that the middle-aged man was still there, Rea took the initiative to invite him to lunch together. 

"Mr already had lunch?" ask Rea to the man. He who was tying firewood then looked up.

"Well, of course not. I want to go home because I am hungry. After all, it was noon, it felt like the wood I collected was enough today," he said while wiping the sweat on the forehead.

"Then come with us for lunch, sir. It just so happened that we brought a lot of supplies" said Rea volunteered.

"Ah, no need, son. Just for you guys. Because you'll need it later."

"Oh, so. By the way the village where the father lived was far from this forest?" added Rea again with another question that he really wanted to know. 

"Not too far. Only about five kilometers. The village where I am, is the closest village of this forest. I go to this forest often."

"Oh, you come here often, huh? "

"Yes, at least one week once, Mba."

"At least once a week, yes, sir. Eum, then you've heard a lot about a lot of things that happened in this forest, huh?" Rea's question tickled the man's heart. To the extent that he stopped his work and looked at Rea with a frown on his forehead. 

"Well, it seems so. What's wrong, Mba? Has anything happened in this forest before?" tanyanya. 

"Yes, Sir. We got lost yesterday in this forest, fortunately we were found by the rescue team," said Diah who had been listening to the chatter of Rea and the man. 

"Oh, so you guys, huh? A lost college kid has been missing for days here?" 

Hearing that, they were quite surprised because the man actually knew the thing that had happened to them the other day.