The Story on the Slope of Mount Merapi
18
When Kertopati saw who was on the horse's back, his chest that was rumbling as if watered by drops of cool night dew. Then the two men took a deep breath. The bad feeling that approached him had now been driven away. Sukmo Aji sighed and smiled. From under the ditch, two bodies are crawled. Through the moonlight, he could see who the two bodies were. Rushing Sukmo Aji then down from the horseback helps one person who looks tired to go up on the dike.
“ I'm glad you two survived. Several tens of spears from here I found a gaping hole with the bodies of eight corpses mixed with dead horses at the bottom of that hole “
“ Why did you get here Sukmo Aji? “
Kertopati can't wait to find out how suddenly – suddenly the young man who was once in the captive population of Pucang Twins got to that place. But Sukmo Aji did not immediately answer that question. His eyes could not be seen the young man who was half lying down with a stingy breath - he was beside Kertopati.
“ Change me tell Kertopati. There seems to be something more important to do right away. Look, your friend seems to be seriously injured and exposed to a very strong poison “
“Ya..dia intoxication” replied Kertopati with half stuttered “Where did you know it?”
“I was just thinking. For I saw his lips were very pale and somewhat bluish. He should get help soon. Otherwise, great danger will threaten his life “
“With your presence, I think that danger will be avoided” said Kertopati.
When he turned to Sembada, the young man seemed silent. Eyes closed.
“ Symbada..While....,” Kertopati calls while shaking her body.
There's no answer. Kertopathy became worried seeing that. Sukmo Aji deftly examined the pulse at the base of Sembada's neck.
“ Still throbbing though weak and he is still breathing too. We have to quickly help him “
Without saying much more Sukmo Aji tore his pants on the thigh of Sembada until under the moonlight that paled he saw more clearly deep wounds. Blood did not come out of the wound. The edges of the injured thigh flesh looked dark green.
“A very strong warangan poison..” Sukmo Aji Fizz.
Sukmo Aji then stomped some veins around the thighs and legs of Sembada who had fallen unconscious. Then a short knife was taken out from behind the folds of the shirt. Using fire from a fireplace that has been made with difficulty because some grass and wood branches are wet because in the rain.
Sukmo Aji immediately burned the tip of the knife. Moments later slowly the young man scratched the knife on the edge of the injured thigh. While squirming for a while even though in the stings apparently sore and stinging heat can still touch the terms of the flavor. Black colored blood seeped out from the knife incision.
Deftly once Sukmo Aji massaged –mijit again the edge of the injured thigh. While the blood was already red, he took out a small pouch from his belt. The gray powder is slowly sprinkled towards the injured thigh. No need for a long time the blood that was seeping out slowly – slowly becomes compressed.
“He is easy –hopefully happy Kertopathy, the poison has come out all from the veins. And the wound is gone. The bad time has passed..”
“I know you can help him,” Kertopati replied. He was still sprawling over the grass with his chest tightened up and down.
“ We must immediately return to Pucang Kertopati Twins. I'm worried that the Ijo Centipede mob is attacking the academy at a time like this “
“ Can you walk to Pucang Kembar? Let Sembada be lying on horseback “
Like getting new power. Kertopati replied, “ I can. Let us leave for Pucang Kembar at this time also “
Inside the cave located in the middle of the forest far from the Pucang Kembar academy looks unusual activity. The middle of the forest that is usually pitch dark becomes bright. Some fireplaces lit up like they were about to lick the sky that was far up there. Some small –barak barracks made using wood and roofed coconut leaves appear to stand firmly looking red due to the reflection of fireplace fire. Pangestu sat on a flat rock, flanked by the Crow Kluyur and the Cangkil.
Pangestu accepted the arrival of some of his confidants who had just returned the Pucang Kembar border . They were none other than the Ijo centipede with his three men.
“Bad news for you Pangestu. However, for us it is not bad news!” said the Ijo centipede while throwing a piece of dry wood towards the fireplace.
“I have guessed..” replied Pangestu while looking towards the barracks –barak that stood in silence. Where about a hundred people gang robbed the Ijo Centipede and ten people of choice he brought from Pucang Kembar sitting scattered in front of his barn each.
“Tell me what bad news you brought!”
“ Apparently there were two people who survived the death hole. Your wish is a little off. Actually I can kill those two people, as easy as flipping a palm. However, it will only waste energy. Anyway, we'll be fighting Twins soon. We make it into coral abang“
Pangestu rubbed his fleeting face turned tense. His right hand felt the headwaters of Kiyai Cleret which he accidentally tucked in the waist next to the front. Holding the weapon upstream he felt a hint of calmness.
“ While until the third day counted since tonight. Do not take any action either. I'm sure Pucang Twins will start to be on standby and watch –jaga. It is certain that the death of –people at the bottom of the hole they have known. We're gonna hit the Twin Pails when the moon's dead. We will take advantage of the pitch-black atmosphere “
“ However, before that tomorrow I will send two password officers to Pucang Twins. We must really – make sure how strong the troops in the academy are. I'm sure once Kertopati will prepare everything with full calculation “
Ijo centipede nodded his head, the very famous robbers leader along the North Coast of Java was in agreement with the strategy to be carried out by Pangestu. So, the next morning before the sun appeared perfectly on the eastern horizon. Two horses galloped out leaving the middle of the forest.
The road in front of Sukmo Aji is still down. Now in front of him he saw a small strength. Adem Kali. The quiet mane did not attract much attention. And when Sukmo Aji once again turned right he came to the straight path to the Twins. Sukmo Aji became somewhat calm. The distance was getting closer as well. He did not need to worry anymore the Ijo Centipede horde would chase after him. It is not easy to fight alone while protecting two people who are injured.
Suddenly Sukmo Aji flinched, when he heard a shrill cry. But he took a deep breath, when he found out that the voice was only the sound of a crank bird returning home his kebangar, after a night of searching for its prey. Kertopati also had to pay attention to the look on the face of the young man who walked in front of him.
“ You surprised Sukmo Aji? The bird likes to squeak like that. You live in the city of goods certainly have never heard the sound of the bird “
Sukmo Aji stopped his steps, “ The gripping and tense atmosphere throughout the night made me more alert. Come on, let's continue the journey again. Twins Pail already in front of eyes “
“Nearly morning” hiss Kertopati later.
Rushing Kertopati and Sukmo Aji directly over the edge of the kegardu. He knew very well that the substation was on guard for some chosen young man. When they heard the sound of horses, the people were immediately descended. From afar they saw two men walking and a horse being led. Therefore, those who were on guard were immediately prepared. There must be something important.
So they immediately stopped the horse. However, when I saw who came some of the young men immediately ahead and asked “Kakang Kertopati what happened?”
“ Already, your question will be answered all. Now take Sembada to his house. The boy was seriously injured. And you come with me to Ki Demang”'s house
The time it takes is not too long. After they had gone down the village road, between the stone fences, at the height of the chest, they came to a large courtyard. The fence of the yard was somewhat higher than the fences around it. In front of the page was a tightly closed regol. The first person, who walked in front of Sukmo Aji and Kertopati, immediately knocked on the regol door. A moment did not hear an answer. And soon the door opened.
“Who?” sounds like a question.
“Peronda dikardu north” replied the man. “I brought Kertopati's leg and a guest of ours. They both want to meet Ki Demang”
The regol ki demang guard unceremoniously turned his face. In the sea, he saw the star panjer iceuk radiate with his light.
“Newly Ki Demang rested after faltering almost throughout the Pucang Kembar academy, Let him rest. Tomorrow the sis will be able to meet him” said the man.
Sukmo Aji and Kertopati are about to move on. At that moment he saw someone walking into the regol of that courtyard.
And the man said “What happened?”
“Oh” the man in the courtyard turned his head, and then bowed his head.
“Goodnight Ki Demang. Kertopati and our guest yesterday wanted to meet Ki Demang right now. I want to postpone it until tomorrow because Ki Demang just walked into the ” booth
Ki Demang Pucang Twins nodded –buck his head.
And then I heard the guy ask “What news do you bring Kertopati? Let's go into the pendopo it seems your state is very tired once”
“Come ngger” take Demang Pucang Twins.
Sukmo Aji and Kertopati then walked up to Ki Demang Pucang Twins. They walked across the wide courtyard leading to the pendopo. So after Sukmo Aji and Kertopati sat facing the Twin Pucang Demang on the pandan mat. Kertopathy conveys the events that have been experienced. A terrible event so that eight people died horribly at the bottom of the hole. Demang Pucang Kembar was surprised to hear the news.His face that already looked very old was flushed. Resisting the bubbling anger.
The voice of the Twin Pile Shakes, “ It is very heartbreaking your story Kertopati, eight young men of choice fell horribly without having time to pull out the sword”
“ It happened very fast Ki Demang. Most likely the hole contains a milestone –pointed bamboo milestone that is being prepared to welcome our arrival “
“ And as my previous suspicions. Pangestu stood behind all that. Assisted by a robbed beggol named Ijo “ centipede
Demang Pucang Twins took a deep breath. The old man's face seemed to be holding a very strong anger. Like trying to break his heart. However, the depth of old reason and mind can quickly relieve the turmoil of his heart.
“ Then we should get ready –ready Kertopati. Tighten care in the master's academy. I feel that Pangestu and his gang will attack this academy. Ijo centipede will never want to interfere if only take care of trivial problems temeh”
“ Sorry Ki Demang, if I am allowed to provide a little help. If my help will help this academy to deal with the onslaught that might happen soon“
Demang Pucang Twins turned to Sukmo Aji, “ What help will you give to this academy Ngger? “
“ If Ki Demang does not object I will try to investigate where the gang of robbers are hiding. Measuring how much they are. It is very important to arrange the strategy to stem their attacks. Sorry Ki Demang is not my intention to interfere “
Demang Pucang Twins looked unblinkingly at Sukmo Aji. In his heart he actually felt sad. Still remembered how the young man from Pajang named Sukmo Aji was in the cup and watched closely. However, it turns out that the young man has helped treat his only –-only daughter. And now volunteered to be a password officer.
Ki Demang took a deep breath, “ Actually I feel sorry for you Ngger. However, well I will accept your offer with open arms. You can choose some chosen young man to accompany you. This task is not a light task. Or travel to nengar-enggulih “
“ If Ki demang does not object I want to invite Kakang Kertopati only. Not too manyl people will be easy for us to move and compile a strategy “
“ How is Kertopathy? Are you willing to be with Ngger Sukmo Aji to investigate the power of the horde ? “
“ I am willing Ki Demang. That's what I expect as the redemption of the death sins of eight young men of choice Pucang Twins “
" You don't rush Kertopati, you have to be able to hold back. Your job is to measure their strength. Don't make a clash in the horde's nest. As a result it will be very bad for all of us “
Kertopati nods her head at the word – said Demang Pucang Twins.
“ Alright, now you two can rest. At dusk you can leave the Twins. Investigate the horde's nest. And you Wisang, please gather some chosen youths and two ox carts to go to that hole. Bring the corpse of your friend – friend to be properly taken care of. Be careful – maybe you will cross paths with the horde “
The young man named Wisang who was on guard duty at the gate of the Demang Pucang Twin residence nodded and hurried to leave the place.
“ We also beg yourself Ki Demang “, Kertopati opened her mouth.
“ Please Ngger, rest in peace”
The two men then slowly inched from the pendopo. Ki Demang looked at the backs of the two men until they vanished at the end of the regol.
