Salvagars

15. The Cambora

They walked in a calm manner, accompanied by a tree on the left and right side of the road, where these trees were the real trees. No other limbs appeared there when they touched. Coupled with the wind that gently blew on their faces. The more they walked, the more the sound of birds chirping from a distance was heard. They were greatly relieved, because in the end, there was the sound of living beings being heard after the overwhelming silence and horror in the silent forest.

"At last we can get out of the forest.", said Marvin who is now relieved not to have to see Xeron again. "Luckily the cave went with you, the man who knows so much about animals" he continued. They laugh together too.

"It's all because of Hansel. If he does not tell you also maybe we have fared just as rich they.", replied Arlon casually. They shuddered at the thought of that. "Stuck for a few hours it feels terrible, how about a lifetime", he continued, making Marvin immediately imagine how terrible it would be if it happened.

"Don't take it! You don't talk about it, don't dong! Anyway, when we return from Salvagar, do not go through the forest again!", said Marvin while threatening Arlon to be more careful in choosing the road.

"Ready boss! Later we go further, which is important safe!", replied Arlon with a laugh. Without even being told Marvin, Arlon would definitely not want to go through the place again, no matter what.

"By the way, we're going to rest first, right?", asked Marvin who was exhausted. Sweat as big as corn seeds began to be seen dripping on his forehead. His heavy backpack, making his body more bent.

"Yes, tonight we rest first in the Cambora river.", jawan Arlon relaxed. He had imagined sleeping soundly tonight in preparation for tomorrow. He wanted to recover the condition of his back that the more he moved, the more painful he felt.

"Aman?", asked Marvin while glancing worriedly at Arlon.

"May safe. This river has not come in a long time. Maybe because the people who want to pass by are trapped in a quiet forest at times yes", said Arlon who still tries to think positively.

"Well, I hope there's nothing else" Marvin said expectantly. "The cave just wants to sleep this doang, very sleepy. The body is in pain all over again", continued Marvin while stretching his body.

Their journey took about twenty minutes. Until finally the sound of the birds whistling was getting closer and clearer. Not only that, the sound of flowing water and the gurgling of water that sounds consistently, like being in front of the eyes. It was as if they were welcoming the two of them. They hurried to speed up their steps.

Tired of them paying off. Right in front of the eyes, the river flow is so wide. The clear water makes them impatient to want to drink and bathe there immediately. The colorful birds, seen perched on the top tree branch, around the lake. Squirrels run around, fish swim here and there, even they see rabbits that rush to escape as soon as they see Marvin who is watching him.

Not only that, many colorful rocks are so beautiful near the river. It made Arlon very fascinated and busy observing him one by one. It feels like if they have to stay there, it will be very ready and happy. Not only that, there are also many large rocks around it that stand firmly withstanding the speed of water that is quite swift. A very suitable place to rest.

Without thinking for a long time, they immediately put up the tent with vigor. Tiredness and pain felt before, suddenly disappeared just like that. Apparently, the air is so cold also affect their mood changes.

After the yellow tents had been set up, they rushed to bathe and prepare the bonfire for the evening that was to come soon. Starting with Arlon who was ready with his towel, immediately walked towards the river to find a quiet place to soak. When Arlon took a bath, Marvin swiftly searched the firewood around the tent and lit a fire with friction two pieces of stone is large enough.

While he was busy lighting the fire, Marvin felt someone watching him from behind the trees behind him. However, he found nothing. He was sure it was the rabbit or squirrel he had seen. He widened his gaze again and he was surprised by the voice behind him.

"Lu again see what the hell?", asked Arlon casually who was fully dressed, while drying his hair with a towel on his head.

"Oh my goodness, Arlon! Lu why did it appear suddenly so!“, said Marvin with an annoyed expression but relieved his best friend has returned. His heart was still beating rapidly.

"Yes abis you are very serious anyway", replied Arlon with a small laugh looking at Marvin's behavior. "Mandi gih, hunt! Hunting malem.", he continued while preparing the rabbit that had been hunted for dinner. He began by skinning his fur carefully.

The cuisine is mature and ready to be eaten. The rabbit meat looks really good. The smell is tempting too. He was certain, his food would be depleted in an instant by the two of them. Now it's just waiting for Marvin to come back from his bath that never finished.

While waiting for Marvin, Arlon sat in the tent and pulled out the map and compass. He looked at the map with a blank look. He still remembered his dream of meeting his mother. He is convinced that his father is still alive, and he must find him soon so that they can return to live together.

Suddenly the sound of running footsteps rang out from outside the tent. Shortly after, Marvin entered the tent in a state of his body that is still wet, a mixture of river water and sweat.

"Lu why?", asked Arlon in surprise. He looked out the window and found nothing suspicious. In the tent, Marvin just kept quiet while sitting hugging his knees. "Vin?", he said to make sure Marvin was still conscious.

Arlon immediately took a drink that had been filled earlier in the spring. Marvin immediately drank it with trembling hands. Sometimes Arlon still looked out of the tent to make sure everything was safe. After Marvin looked rather calm, Arlon immediately interrogated him.

"Why the hell?", asked Arlon curiously. Now he sat down in front of Marvin and put two dishes containing rabbits that were ready to be eaten right in front of them both.

"Oh, do we have to get this malem here?", asked Marvin frantically.

"Ga there's another option, right, it's almost night. Why?", asked Arlon who was now also panicking to hear the tone of Marvin's voice that was afraid not to play.

"Lo won't believe it!", said Marvin, looking down at his wet towel. His hands are still shaking.

"Why?", asked Arlon. Marvin just shook his head. "What the hell is it?"

"Lo won't believe it!", said Marvin again. This time his eyes saw Arlon fixedly.

"Creduce what? Lu had not told anything, but had already directly recited if the cave would not believe.", said Arlon annoyed. This time he was really curious about what was happening.

"So it was fitting a bath cave, a clay cave there is moving in the river end there.", said Marvin enthusiastically, pointing towards the river in question. "At first the cave didn't care at all and assume it was most a deer or a rabbit or something..But it turns out that when the cave is noticed again, it's not an animal!"

"Keep what?"

"Lu won't believe it!", said Marvin again with a panicked face and lowered his head. Hearing that, Arlon became annoyed.

"What, Vin? Don't half-do it if it's a story!"

"It turned out to be a woman" replied Marvin in a slower tone of voice.