The Paranormal Academy
Lighthouse Island
Neo is no longer strong. Breath out. He sat on the sidelines watching Vio, Jet and Jag still running around the hall. Neo is ashamed of Vio. Vio the daughter. His feet are deformed. Vio ran with a prosthetic leg. Vio's face looks fresh even though it has rotated eight times. But Neo is aware, he's a rookie. Vio did order to join the martial extracurricular. No student participated in this extracurricular except them. Actually Neo wants to take part in extracurricular music because Cherries are there. But taking this extracurricular is part of mission preparation.
The supervisor Mr. Wiro. He's a gym teacher. An energetic young teacher. A bit of controversy because his hair was made mohawk. He is the younger brother of Jag's adoptive mother, Mimi and Mitu. Mr. Wiro who trained Vio deep energy to be able to walk normally with a prosthetic leg. Also train Mimi and Mitu to be able to walk in balance with two bodies.
Mr. Wiro told Neo to rest. Neo sits in the stands, watching Vio, Jet and Jag finish round nine. The three of them actually seemed to be preparing for a tough mission. Until Neo remembered the days of this week the four of them were always talking about the fifth person to get into the mission. They have selected a number of candidates. There's Jojo, the smartest and most accomplished kid in class. There's Pingka, Prita's best friend's tomboy who's a basketball whiz. There's Dru's cousin Cherry. Then there's Alfa, the kid who just came in a few weeks ago. This kid is the same age as SD but his way of speaking exceeds adults. Vio saw that one day there was a great power that would grow in his hands.
Finished extracurricular hours, the four of them briefly gathered in front of the sports hall. But Neo's astonished. He thought they would still be talking about the fifth person on the mission. Vio, Jet and Jag like
talking about something else Neo doesn't know. They call it Lighthouse Island. Jet said Sunday is the only chance tomorrow because the sea water is receding. Vio is also enthusiastic because Jag can already teleport himself. Then tomorrow they can go all three. Then the three of them looked at Neo who was standing stiff not knowing.
“You're okay Neo tomorrow alone at home?” Spontaneous Jet asked.
Neo just raised an eyebrow, not knowing what to answer.
“You are joining Neo.” Vio felt bad, Neo didn't join them.
“How to? He can't teleport yet,” Jet said.
“Let's Neo be delivered with Pak Udin to near the port.” Vio explained. “From there he can ask a fishing boat to anterin to Lighthouse Island.”
“Emang anyone want anterin to Lighthouse Island?” refute Jet.
“If you are given money would want,” said Vio sure.
***
Sunday is bright. From the glass of Neo's car see only a thin cloud blocking the blue sky. Mr. Udin deliberately looking for a coastal that many boats leaning.
Neo helped Pak Udin negotiate with the fishermen. But until the offer of 300 thousand, no fishermen want to take to Ghost Island. They call the island that has a lighthouse is Ghost Island. The island is near. But not a single fisherman dared to get close to it. There are stories of Dutch soldiers on the island. There are stories of couples who committed suicide. There's a story the old lighthouse lit itself a few days ago. And Neo knows who made the lighthouse light up. Until the offer reaches 500 thousand, a fisherman undertakes it.
Strong winds began to be felt as the boat moved away from the land. The noise of the engine made Neo not enjoy the trip. From that time the fishermen did not stop paying attention to Neo. There's this weird kid wasting 500 grand just to get to that little island that nobody wants to go to. But Neo doesn't care. That's Vio's money.
Several times the boat was hit by the waves. Neo was-was holding a boat body. While in front of the small islands began to be seen. The lighthouse looks small at the end of the nearby island.
The island is small. Neo can see the beach is white. Trees grow in the middle. At the ramps end, the old lighthouse seemed to stand firm. The fishermen have shut off the machine. The boat moved slowly towards the beach. The sandy sea floor is visible in the clear water. Until the fisherman plunged into the water, pulling his boat to the sand.
Neo gave the fisherman money, told him to wait there. The fisherman hesitated. He did not dare. But finally it's. He'll just stay on the boat.
The stretch of sand that Neo passed through began to climb. The trees are in front. The trees look old and outstretched. From where he walked, Neo had seen the end of the lighthouse that now seemed close. Wall's thick. In some of the cracks are seen mossy bricks.
Neo's view into the lighthouse. He saw the broken ladder. There's no way anyone can go up. Many stairs were destroyed. At the top, there is a new-looking accu, connected by a cable to the lighthouse lamp. Jet and Jag may have brought the accu to light the lights.
The ground that Neo incandescent began to decline as it passed through the tree trunks. Neo tries to keep the balance because the roots that are lined up out of the ground are mossy and slippery. Although many tree ranges were in the way, Neo could see there was a lagoon there. The water is clear blue, the sand is pure white. Vio, Jet and Jag are seen wearing swimsuits, soaking in chest-length water. Amidst the sight that astonished Neo, the three of them looked carefree.
Upon seeing Neo emerge from the tree trunks, Jet and Jag rush out of the water leaving Vio. They ran over the sand welcoming Neo. They knew Neo was carrying a backpack full of snacks and food that Vio had prepared. Jet wears black swim glasses. And now Neo can see Jag's hairy hands and pointy black nails.
The mat was installed. All contents of the backpack are removed. The four of them were busy devouring all the scratched food. Vio had explained to Neo, if the tide in the lagoon is fused with the open sea. But Neo couldn't wait to feel the clear water reflecting the blue of the sky. He took off his clothes, ran to water and threw himself into a paradise.
The four of them shared a cheerful in the unspoiled nature of man. Until the sun starts to lean west. Vio reminded Neo to get ready to go back to his ride boat. But when Neo returned to shore he landed, the boat was not there. The fisherman left him.
The situation became serious. Neo can't teleport. Jet could've tapped Neo like he ever did. But it's a long distance. Teachers will know. And they
can be punished in the middle of the park do meditation until the afternoon for a week. It could be a month.
They were silent for a long time without being able to make a decision. Until the sun is at the west end. Jet slightly blamed Vio for having the idea of inviting Neo. But Neo who apologizes, should have chosen to stay at Vio's house.
“What can I do.” Vio open the sound. “We have no choice. We had to take Neo by teleport.”
***
Neo, Vio, Jet and Jag stand stiffly in front of Bu Raihan's desk. Their eyes were pounded to the floor. This morning in class, they were ordered to go to the principal after school hours. Their ears had been hot enough to hear a loud rebuke from Bu Raihan.
“You are here educated to be wise using your abilities.” Bu Raihan's voice was loud and firm. “Do not occasionally break the rules because it can endanger yourself or others. And don't be a hotshot. You guys here still need a guide.”
Four students are suspected to have used abilities that cannot be done without guidance. They were told to confess their actions. But the four of them were still silent, including Neo. Neo wondered why they didn't confess. Neo became silent because he felt guilty for deciding to come to the Lighthouse Island yesterday.
Ms. Raihan kicked the table. The patience is over. There is no point in protecting each other for bad deeds, he said. Until someone enters the room. A man of the same age as Bu Raihan. His hair was white, his clothes and pants were white, wearing sandals. Neo recalls getting a message in the mail when he broke into the Jakarta International Paranormal Academy. That person seemed to be the one giving the message to him.At that time Neo only saw him from behind. Now Neo could see his calm face. The man spoke slowly to Ms. Raihan. Ms. Raihan seemed to respect her a lot. Then he took Ms. Raihan a little away. They look serious about discussing. Then the man walked over to the four children who were still standing motionless from his place. While Miss Raihan came out of her room.
“I heard you guys have broken the rules.” The voice of the man was heavy but soft.
Neo glanced at his three friends who were getting down. It seems that they are more afraid of this person than Bu Raihan.
“If you guys don't confess, it doesn't matter to me. Because I know, the three of you were wayward. Except this new kid. I'm sure he's still plain.” The man approached Neo. “I'm sure he's a good boy. He will say honestly.”
Then the man told Vio, Jet and Jag to wait outside. And took Neo to his room.
The room was empty, unless there was a table and a chair in the middle. After closing the door, the man looked at Neo who was still standing.
“I know your name Neo,” said the man. “This is why I am often called Mr. Hud. When JIPA closed, Bu Raihan and I had the initiative to establish this school. That was after an offer of funds from Mr. Robby, his father Vio.”
Neo thought it would be directly sprayed with a loud reprimand.
“Now answer this question,” said the person patiently. “Did you guys use teleport yesterday?”
Neo was silent for a moment. Then he shook his head.
“We do not use teleport.” said Neo flat.
The man nodded slowly. Then he sent Neo back to his three friends. They are allowed to go home.
“Please take care of your three friends.” The guy told me before Neo left the room.
Vio, Jet and Jag look at Neo. They don't believe Neo can just come out and they don't get punished. Previously they were sure Neo would have admitted their actions.
“Pak Hud is the one who gave the message for you to come here. He can read people's minds. Cook the heck he doesn't give punishment.” Jet still can't believe it.
Neo just shrugged his shoulders. He's confused too. But that's the truth.
“You didn't lie to us, did you Neo?” ask Vio.
“For what I lied to you.” Neo asked back.
Spontaneous Jet hugged Neo tightly. “You're great Neo. You really are my friend,” he said.
Jag did the same. “Thank you Neo,” said. That was the first time Jag spoke to Neo.
Vio looked at the three of them. He's correct. Neo is the boy who will unite them.
***
The following days at Paranormal Academy were better for Neo. He was no longer concerned about other children considering him a maid. Because now Vio is changing. Vio appreciates others more. He paid more attention to Bi Tumi and Mr. Udin. And Vio had told Mr. Udin to keep a photo of his mother with him and his sister mounted on the wall of the living room to the shed behind the house.
Neo, Vio, Jet and Jag often eat fried rice made by Neo together at Vio's house. They've always been hooked on Neo fried rice. Neo did not think of his father. He forgot Jakarta. He often remembered Cherries.
