The Last Path's
Mermaid on the River
The river that has the source of water from this waterfall has a width of about fifty feet. The riverbank is very sloping and rocky, many fish swim on the side of the rock. In the middle of the river is very deep and there are some big rocks there. Above it is a bridge of bamboo to cross the river. The river is calm so it is safe to swim.
Hilni's grandmother explained to them to be careful if they want to swim to the middle, because there are Nightwalker followers who live in it even though the creature is not dangerous. Without a second thought the Dogma immediately threw themselves into the river to catch fish. But not as easy as their shadows, the fish in this river move very agile.
“Ha ha ha you guys are very funny to want to catch fish in this river with bare hands.” The voice of someone behind a boulder in the middle of a river, not this is not a person.
Something immediately came up to them. It had a pretty face with light purple hair and had a coloured tail matching her hair and swam gracefully close to the Dogma that was in the river. Spontaneous Dogma immediately tried to move away towards the mainland, but it was too late. When his right leg touched the river's lip, a pair of hands held his left leg. Freya, Pati and Pita also panicked to see this. Freya looked around to find wood or anything to hit the half-fish woman, while Dogma thrashed because now her body was dragged into the water by this half-fish creature.
“You're not funny Airy, let them go. Look at them so scared.” A half-bird woman approached them and perched on one of the large rocks in the middle of the river. The half-fish woman immediately released the Dogma, and the Dogma immediately ascended to the mainland.
“Come on Siry, isn't this fun. Look at their frightened faces, this is so funny.” The half-fish woman said with a laugh, the half-bird woman looked at him with a sharp gaze.
“Really you can't joke yes, Siry,” said the half-fish woman while shrugging.
“All right I'm sorry. Come on, I'm just kidding,” the woman said as she looked at Dogma with a smile.
“Wow put the wood down, you'll use the wood to scavenge me right? Ha ha ha ha.” The half-fish woman said as she looked at Freya who had found a stick and prepared to hit the half-fish woman, unfortunately the half-bird woman came.
“I'm sorry my friend, He is a half-fish human mermaid, He came from the vast southern sea. Because now He has to live in a narrow river sometimes makes him lonely so He often jokes like that, but believe me He has no bad intentions. Ah yes, I am a half-bird human harpy my name is Siry.” The half-bird lady said politely.
As the danger had passed, Freya slowly lowered the wood.
“All right I'm sorry to you guys again. As an apologyyou I will teach you how to catch fish, how are you handsome sir.” Bargain Airy while glancing at Dogma who still looks upset. Hearing that, Dogma immediately agreed, but they remained vigilant.
“Here taka da people who dare to catch fish because of Airy.” Said Siry while sighing.
“Hey, it's not my fault, they're the only ones who don't want to be friends with me.” Airy said annoyed.
“Hello, my friend, why are you quiet? Can't you guys speak human?” Say hello to Siry on Starch and Pita.
“Ha hello.” Pati and Pita replied, they are still shocked at the recent incident. But that did not last long, while Dogma and Freya noticed how to catch fish, Pati and Pita seemed familiar talking with Siry.
“Wah really useful trick from you, we got a fish, whereas since then very sullit to catch it.” Exclaiming Dogma and Freya excited, they immediately forgot what had just happened.
“Thank you for your help today Siry and Airy!” The word Dogma represents his three best friends.
Because their fish catch was too much for them to eat, they decided to sell some and the money they used to buy other food.
Still in the same river, seen Airy and Siry are talking.
“Siry, you know the man who has those beautiful eyes, but no light emanates from him. It is my heart that is sad to look at him.”
“You're right Airy, I can see great loneliness from his eyes. He tried to drive her out in various ways.” Siry responded to Airy.
“Airy, do you remember the rhyme I used to sing at night?”
“Iya of course I remember, it sounds like a sad story.” Answer Airy.
“You're right Airy, that rhyme is about him, the man you just worked for. That's a song about Dogma.” Answer Siry.
“What do you mean Siry? Isn't that a song about a god who was cast out of the Garden of Heaven?” Airy replied in shock.
“Last night when I heard my man, He came to see me.” Siry lirih replied.
“At first I was also surprised by his presence. Indeed the dryad in the southern forest says after being expelled from the Garden of Heaven he wandered the earth, but after that there was no news of him, no man, dryad or other creature reported his condition. You know Airy, last night when I found out that the song I was singing was about him, he asked me to keep his identity a secret from the new friend he was with. He smiled sweetly last night, but I saw the sadness behind it.” Said Siry while looking down miserably.
“Then what destination is it roughly that was lost from him upon entering this kingdom?” Airy tried to guess.
“No, Dogma was not affected by this royal magic, the only ones who lost their purpose were the little girl and the two pigeons. Dogma knew about it, but he chose not to tell the girl and we better not screw up any plans that Dogma might have made. And please keep this a secret from anyone.” Siry's reply was followed by a nod of approval from Airy.
Since entering the kingdom, everything has gone smoothly and there are no significant obstacles for Freya and her friends. Although last night, Dogma realizes that the tree Siry lives in is the one they have been looking for so Freya can return to her world, but Dogma decided not to tell this to Freya or to Pita and Pati.
“Shouldn't Pita and Starch recognize that tree.”Think Dogma. Deep in the Dogma's heart he still wants to spend time with his new best friend. Really just that, as simple as that Dogma thought at first.
