Shivaratri: Destroy the Darkness

A Determination

On the outskirts of Medangwantu Village. All the residents were wearing white clothes. The sound of sobs sounds simple. They stand in a circle. In the middle of the circle are some dead bodies of villagers who died from Ditya's attack in lay on a pile of wood. Including Kemuning, the little girl who was willing to sacrifice her life to protect Ganendra.

Ganendra just silently stared. Staring at the body of Kemuning. His memory drifted back when he first arrived at Medangwantu. It was Kemuninglah who painstakingly treated his wound. Ganendra the boiled cassava. He asked her to say a lot of things. Makes Ganendra feel happy living in Medangwantu. Although Kemuning was an orphan. But she could still smile and become a jolly girl.

Ganendra's eyes began to tear. I don't know why his chest hurts. It's the first time I've lost someone who's not blood but whose pain exceeds siblings.

Flashbacks

"Behind Gane, is there no Ditya in your world?" ask Kemuning at that time.

"Nothing at all. You can be free wherever you want without having to fear the Dityas."

Kemuning looked at Ganendra with sparkling eyes.

"I also want the Swastamita to be like your world. There is no Ditaya and full of peace."

Ganendra could feel the sincerity from the little girl's words.

"So the world of Kakang Ganendra, must be very peaceful. I want to go to your world someday." said Kemuning cheerfully.

"Of course, if there's a chance. I'll take you for a walk there. I'll take you to the playground. Where are you free to play like what?"

"Taa... A playground? Was fun?" tanya Kemuning was curious.

Ganendra nodded for sure.

"Promise? Is he going to take me there?" tanya Kemuning while lifting her little finger.

"Promise." replied Ganendra while hooking his little finger with Kemuning's pinky.

The two laughed happily while enjoying the twilight sunshine in Medangwantu Village.

End Flashback

Now I sound happy and praise. Praying for the dead villagers to get Swargaloka with the Gods. Buyut Wengkeng came forward and started burning the body. After Sadana and Soma. The fire soared into space.

Ganendra who was holding the torch just kept glued. His mind is still far away. He was devastated by the death of Kemuning.

Princess Nalini understood Ganendra's feelings. He approached the young man. Then held Ganendra's left hand which held the torch.

"Let's do it together and drive Kemuning to Swargaloka."

Even with a heavy feeling. Ganendra endured his grief. Then walked together with Princess Nalini to burn the body of Kemuning for the last time. The sound of crying was heard again. Crying the departure of villagers who died due to the actions of the Ditya. A sad night for a Ganendra and the residents of Medangwantu Village.

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"Hey! Hye!"

Ganendra seems to be practicing. Buyut Wengkeng came over.

"If you practice venting your sadness or anger. Your inner energy won't be channeled properly."

Ganendra stopped his punch and looked at Buyut Wengkeng. His eyes were filled with sadness.

"How do you become strong?" tanya Ganendra looked at Buyut Wengkeng.

Buyut Wengkeng stroked his beard.

"Sit down first."

Sighing. Ganendra sat cross-legged in front of Buyut Wengkeng.

Buyut Wengkeng sighed for a while.

"The Knight gets the test from the God. The god sent some angels to seduce him. Invite her to make out. But the Knight did not budge at all because considering the main purpose he Samadhi is to get a god's weapon to uphold justice. In the end after going through a long process of Samadhi, not eating, not drinking, tirakat is amazing. Refusing the beauty of the angels who want to spice it up. Thanks to the firmness of his heart the Mahadeva bestowed upon him a great weapon."

"What is the meaning behind this story?" ask Ganendra.

While stroking his beard. Buyut Wengkeng replied.

"Nobody in this world is easily acquired. Everything through adversity and resisting temptation. Not only resisting the temptation of lust but anger or resentment because it will only hinder finding the true you. Be a Knight who . iro yudho wicaksono. Meaning Knights who dare to fight for truth, uphold justice based on the principle of wisdom. Then you'll be a strong Knight."

Ganendra digested what Buyut Wengkeng said. Sanubari. During this time the goal of becoming a Knight of Saka is only to get Tirta Amerta which can be exchanged for a piece of gold.

But it feels different now. Kemuning's words flashed in his mind.

Although not blood. But Kemuning considers Ganendra to be a family. Families need to protect each other.

Ganendra's soul now seemed to be filled with determination. Determined to fulfill his promise to Kemuning. Make Swastamita like her world. A world that does not exist. A peaceful world. So that you can be free wherever you go.

Buyut Wengkeng is seen teaching Ganendra to channel the energy in the right. Clean mind and concentrate. Feel the energy around the body. When I can feel the energy. Then distribute it to any part of the body that is desired.

Ganendra practiced what Buyut Wengkeng said. Draining the inner energy with a calm heart. Not with anger, resentment or anything else.

Blars!

Blars!

Ganendra managed to destroy the tree in one strike. His feet kicked a rock up into the air. Then jump and hit with the left hand as hard as you can.

Cretek…

Blars!

The stone cracked and then exploded. Crushed to pieces. Buyut Wengkeng nodded and stroked his beard. It's true what he thinks. Ganendra is a young man with potential. Just need to steer on the right path. There may be a reason why Ganendra came to Swastamita.

Ganendra smiled at Buyut Wengkeng. He managed to master the inner power properly.

"Old man, thank you for guiding me."

This is the first time Ganendra has thanked me sincerely. All this time he never said a word of thanks.

"Then, how am I supposed to reach the fifth level?" ask Ganendra.

"The fifth level of the Saka Knights is called Panca. The skill of playing a weapon that corresponds to the energy in your body."

Ganendra again digested the words of Buyut Wengkeng.

"Practice first channel your energy. If the time comes, I'll tell you how."

Ganendra doesn't listen to anyone else. Choose to behave as he pleases and impatiently. But this time it was different. To realize the promise and dream of Kemuning. Ganendra will be patient and train the ability of the Saka Knights in him.

Without them knowing. From behind the trees Kalimara watched Ganendra who was practicing. A smile can be seen from behind his mask.

"It looks like this time Ditya Kalandaru did his job properly. Although not a coincidence. It's good to smooth out my plan." murmured Kalimakara alone.

Until a mysterious figure stood behind him bowing his head while standing behind Kalimakara.

"Keep doing your duty as I command."

The mysterious figure nodded. Kalimakara smiled again.