Shivaratri: Destroy the Darkness

Hanenda

Terror attacks seem endless. Ganendra and the Knights of Saka are caught up in the attack of Ditya who comes from the Knight Saka Medangwangi who is transformed into a monster. They attack anyone without mercy. Ganendra and the Knights of Saka are besieged. Plus Sadana who was injured and unconscious.

"Baa.. How'this?" ask one of the Knights of Saka.

"We're definitely going to die" the others said.

Ganendra clenched his hands tightly.

To be honest, he had never experienced an incident surrounded by a herd of monsters. But once pursued by some security forces for deceiving someone. Ganendra remembered, though there seemed to be no way. If it continues to last until the end, surely a dead end will open.

"You Saka Knights why become such cowards? If you're afraid, I'll face the monster. Take care of Sadana." said Ganendra full of courage.

The Saka Knight who saw Ganendra's bravery only fell silent. They felt ashamed of someone who had still not been ordained as a Knight. But have courage beyond them. Without a second thought Ganendra lent towards Ditya. He took a stone and threw it at Ditya. They roared non-stop.

"Hey!!! Stupid monster! Come and go after me!" yelled Ganendra lantang.

The Ditya hordes ran and chased after Ganendra. At least now, Ganendra kept the monster away from Sadana and the others. So they're safe. One of Ditya jumped about to claw it. However with agile movements Ganendra dodged and rolled to the other side. Others want to hit it. But Ganendra got up and again avoided the attack. His breathing began to rage as the Ditya pursued him.

But Ganendra did not give up on survival. The Ditya increasingly roared because it had not succeeded in bringing down Ganendra. In the end they advanced together. Ganendra was dredged from all directions. Ganendra's breath was heard hunting.

Roaaar!!!

The Ditya advanced along with swinging its claws.

I don't want to die. Mother is waiting for me, Ganendra said in her heart.

Ganendra's eyes looked around. Then run by climbing the tree that is right behind him. Then twist the body and float. Jump and land on the shoulder of one of the Ditya.

"Woooo... Woo... " Ganendra balances his body on landing.

Then move quickly step on the shoulder or head of Ditya. After passing through the Ditya horde. He set foot and landed on the ground. Ganendra singled out a smile because he felt proud to pass through the herd of Ditya.

“Monster stupid.” murmured slowly.

Unexpectedly, right behind him a claw swung swiftly.

Srats!!!

Right on Ganendra's back. He complained of pain. Without Ganendra realizing right behind him there is Ditya waiting. Ganendra was a little off guard. The others rushed to her. The young man gradually shifted his body. He looked around all the covered up Ditya. Will Ganendra be the next victim?

When all roads seem closed. Suddenly a spear shot out quickly.

Jem!

Jem!

Two Ditya at once fell hit by someone's spear throw. Shortly afterwards a sword cut off Ditya's head quickly. Ganendra's eyes were stunned when he saw the remaining Knights of Saka helping him.

“Ka...you...???” Ganendra did not expect the Knights of Saka to help him.

“We don't want to be considered cowards by a stranger like you.” replied one of the Knights of Saka who carried a spear.

Ganendra commented on a smile. One of the Saka Knights carrying the sword reached out and helped Ganendra to stand up.

“How now?” ask Ganendra.

Seeing their desperate situation.

“You do not want us to have to run from this place.” replied Knight Saka who carried a spear.

“Lantas how about Sadana?” Ganendra asked again.

“When you distract the Ditya. One of the surviving Knights of Saka Tri had carried him and led Sadana away from here. Next is our turn to exit.”

The knight Saka who carried the sword immediately advanced.

“I'll open the way. So you can get out.”

“No time to think.” reply Knight Saka who carries the sword.

After speaking, he immediately advanced. Paving the way by eliminating Ditya from the incarnation of the Saka Knights who came from Medangwangi.

“Come!” take Ganendra who sees a way out.

The knight Saka who carried the spear looked objected. But there is no other choice. Ganendra dragged a little forcibly. If not, everyone will be the victim.

“You are all of you!!! Fight me!!!” shouted the Knight Saka the sword bearer.

He was so brave and fearless. Slash some of Ditya and protect Ganendra and his other comrades. Although over time he was overwhelmed by the increasingly violent Ditya. The scratch after the scratch he received. However, the Saka Knight kept trying to fight back.

Ganendra and the Knight Saka who carried the spear felt a sad feeling that pierced into the heart. Seeing his friends sacrifice their lives to save them. While running, the two looked back. Saw his friend for the last time. He still fought to kill Ditya despite being bitten or having his body scratched. I heard his voice for the last time.

“Sada devat smaranti!!” his strangulation was loud until all Ditya tore his body apart.

Although with a heavy heart, Ganendra and the remaining Knights of Saka ran away with all their might. Leave that place. Events after events Ganendra experienced. Unknowingly changed something in him.

The grief felt by the residents of Medangwantu Village. Together they worship and praise Sang Hyang Manon, the ultimate foer of life and creator of the universe. Fumes of worship billow in the village of Medangwantu. The sound of weeping was earthy due to the loss of some of the Saka Knights who were their families. Ganendra was only silent between the sound of the worship song in a soft tone. Filled with deep sadness.

...***...

A few days later.

Ganendra who was healed due to injuries sustained around Medangwantu Village. Thanks to the care of a little girl named Kemuning made her wounds heal quickly. During his stay in Medangwantu, Ganendra had not seen the state of the village at all. The world he lived in today was different from the modern world he knew.

Everything in this world is like in the ancient era of the ancient kingdom. Ganendra remembered his mother had shown pictures of the kingdom era before the country of Indonesia stood as it is today. The clothes they were wearing were exactly the same as the picture his mother had shown. Women wear a cloth wrapped around the chest called *keben*. While the men wear a cloth on the bottom that is tied with a cloth like a scarf. Most of them were bare-chested like the one Ganendra wore.

Inevitably Ganendra changed into clothes like them, because the clothes he was wearing all this time had been very shabby. Coupled with blood spots. Although uncomfortable, he tried to adjust. His steps slowly surrounded the village. Some residents looked at him with cynical gazes. Sometimes their gazes seemed to be demeaning to Ganendra. Many rumors circulated that the cause of the defeat of the Saka Knights was due to Ganendra being a burden.

But the 180 cm tall young man did not care. He went to Soma and found out about Tirta Amerta.

“You are crazy?!!! Asking something like that? Tirta Amerta is not something that you can get.” replied Soma.

“Why is that?” ganendra asked increasingly inquisitively.

“Tirta Amerta belongs to the Gods. So, do not bother what belongs to the gods.”

Soma continued, “again people like you where can face the gods.”

Soma's eyes glanced towards Ganendra's paralyzed and shrinking right hand. It was different from his left hand. Yes.Ganendra is indeed a person with a disability. However, this does not make him inferior.

“Are you mocking my physical shortcomings, huh?! Watch you?! I'll kick your ass!” challenge Ganendra.

“Who is afraid.” Soma accepts Ganendra's challenge.

“If I win. You need to tell me where Tirta Amerta is.” Ganendra continued to force.

“Although I know, I won't tell.” reply Soma.

The two fought like a child arguing over something. Without them noticing Buyut Wengkeng was observing while stroking his beard.

“Hanenda…. The man who never gave up..” he said slowly with a thin smile accompanying.