The Story on the Slope of Mount Merapi

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Pucang Kembar VILLAGE is a cool air village. In front of the village regol there are two shoots that grow side by side like a gapura. That's why the village is called Pucang Kembar. Most of the population lives from farming. Most of the fields in the village belonged to a very wise demang. The demon was given the title of Demang Pucang Kembar. The real name is Jalananta. The former senopati while Demak is still standing. The age of Demang Pucang Twins is now almost sixty years old.

Although already elderly so Demang Pucang Twins still look gallant and sturdy.

His tall body does not look bent even if he walks he is always helped

by a yellowish-white ivory cane. Her hair and mustache had turned white like cotton. In addition to the large joglo house of Demang Pucang Kembar residence, there is a spacious courtyard where the neighborhood children often play at the place.

However, that morning the atmosphere of pringgitan seemed to warm a little. While the Bekel Pucang Twins named Pangestu facing. Demang Pucang Twins like a demon on his chair. His wrinkled face swallowed by old age looked dark. His chest rose and his pair of eyes stared unblinkingly at Pangestu who was sitting cross-legged before him.

This old demon squeezed his throat like it was dry. His mouth was open but his tongue was like a club. After a long silence, with a trembling voice Ki Demang finally made a sound as well.

“If you're not the one talking it's really hard to believe that story..!”

“Actually I have known about Ki Demang for a long time. It's just that I'm afraid to deliver it.”

“If for truth why be afraid? Only, do you have any real evidence? Witnesses...?”

“I dare not report to Ki Demang if I do not have evidence and living witnesses,” said Pangestu.

“Secretty pairs of eyes saw and knew the incident. Including Ki Jagabaya and these kademangan beboahu. Several times Den Ayu caught in the middle of the night out of the room and met secretly – secretly with a young man who is known to the people of Pajang. Ki Demang should know that now the relationship between Pajang and Jipang is starting to warm. I'm sure in a matter of days there will be a war"

"The Karebet side will certainly spread its wings to Jipang. Not long ago Bang Wetan was conquered. And now it's Jipang's turn. Not to mention that Queen Kalinyamat has a very close relationship with Karebet. After the events in his intercept –ilong Ratu Kalinyamat by troops from Gusti Haryo Penangsang. In the interception Sunan Prawoto the husband of Queen Kalinyamat was killed. Of course the woman had a mountain of revenge children with people –orang Jipang “

“ Therefore the Pajang party sent a telik password to destroy Jipang starting from its –ranting branch. Then just cut down the tree Through Miranti princess one – only Ki Demang of course Pajang people are looking for a way to seize this academy “

Long Demang Pucang Twins fell silent. As a former senopati Demak everything told by Pangestu could have happened. Based on the rumors of – desus circulating that he heard, and comparing with the description of Pangestu, everything is indeed suitable.

“Pangestu, do you know what it means if then the information you are giving at this time is not true.?” Ki Demang asked as if he wanted to reject the real thing he himself had already believed in.

“I know and understand once Ki Demang,” replied Pangestu.

“For that I am willing to stake my head..”.

Ki Demang was silent. This time longer than earlier so because of impatient Pangestu opened his mouth saying, “Ki Demang, I beg for further instructions.”

“I also started to get suspicious when Miranti asked to build a separate cottage from this house. I used to think the boy wanted to calm himself down after his mother died. All right, I order you to keep an eye on the boy and arrest him while he's having his secret meeting! ” Suddenly Ki Demang replied firmly.

“Is that Ki Demang's decision?” ask Pangestu.

“That's the leader's decision at this academy! Even if the child himself, if making mistakes need to be in law. Later if the child is caught wet we take it to the beboats and bekel to be judged according to his mistake.it..”.

“If so sounds the command, so will I do. I've been worried a lot lately Ki Demang..”.

“Hem... What do you mean Pangestu?”

“I worry in case Miranti secretly allied with the people of –orang Pajang to seize this academy. Don't we know the Twin Pieces of the academy are rich in agricultural products. Barn –rice granary spread where –mana. If at any time –time people –orang Pajang stormed into Jipang. Of course the Twin Pile will be a very profitable foundation..”.

“All will be revealed at the trial later. If Miranti is correct – really already caught redemptive ..”

“I hope so,” said Pangestu anyway. Then bekel Pucang Twins this set up an attitude of respect and beg yourself.

The cow cart moved slowly. The coachman, a bearded and white-haired old man, was sitting quietly because he was not in a hurry. Next to him sat a girl. About twenty years old. His black hair was carried upwards until his beautiful face looked more and more ayu. This girl is Miranti the only child of Pucang Twins. This girl is humble and strong-willed. So it is not uncommon to be willing to take pains to help and help the citizens of the Pucang Kembar academy if anyone needs help.

And this morning Miranti helped Ki Pemeling to help sell produce in the market. Ki Pameling's wife is ill.

" Den Ayu Miranti," said the old man on the wagon to the girl beside him.

" Did Ki demang not angry if he found out Den Ayu selling in the market helped me?”

The girl named Miranti was momentarily silent at Ki Pameling's words. Shortly after, he opened his mouth.

"Is it helping others, a mistake?" ask the girl

Miranti smiled he said, “ Ki Pameling I did not until the hearts of many people who were in trouble needed help. And I can just ease their burden. So there is no reason for me to laze –malasan at home. It was also one of the reasons I told the Father to make a cottage separate from the house. So that I can get closer to the villagers in Pucang Kembar's “

The girl's words touched the parents' hearts. Indeed since childhood this one – only child already has a compassionate nature towards others. And by the time Nyi Demang died six years ago, this girl was getting closer to the people of Pucang Twins. In fact, his gray away exceeds the deftness of a man –laki.

" Den Ayu is indeed a good girl.lucky Ki demang had a child like Den Ayu Miranti…"

Just now Ki Pameling said so suddenly from behind the trees sprung five people wearing black veils.

“Stop...!”

The two bulls pulling the wagon bellowed loudly in surprise. Ki Pameling and Miranti were surprised it wasn't playing. Buru –buru Ki Pameling pulled the reins of his cart. And seeing the bad behavior, Miranti was cautious.

“ Hi..grandfather I hope to leave this place soon. Passed by quickly!”

As soon as one of the black veiled men reigned. Ki Pameling was still sitting on top of his wagon. “ Sorry kisanak any purpose what exactly are you all blocking my way?!”

“ Parents, do not say much immediately leave this place. We have a need with the girl. If it's not wrong, isn't she the daughter of Pucang Kembar?”

Silent –silent Miranti beats her heart. The girl already had a premonition that her safety would be threatened. Slowly – slowly his hand touched an iron rod along half a fathom that was on his waist. As a child Demang Miranti never learned the canuragan even though it was not complete. Just to take care of yourself.

“ Ki Pemeling calm down, I will drive them away “, Miranti whispered slowly.

Ki Pameling looked trembling and deathly pale. However, this old man was unable to do anything –apa while Miranti jumped down from the top of the cart. The girl stood around with her waist. His right hand held tightly to an iron rod.

“ Cah Ayu, you better give up. And follow our will. It's better than your pretty face it will get hurt it can even be a cripple for life”

“ No man will marry if your face is broken. Come cah ayu, come with us “

The black veiled person who stood at the front said while laughing –delak. However, the person was shocked not to flounder when Miranti pounced with her iron rod punch.

Wuuuttt!

A loud iron stick sounded roaring out a wind of signs fluttered full of anger accompanied by a powerful force of external energy. The four black veiled people who were still standing in their respective places looked astonished and shocked when they saw their comrades twisting to the left and staggering almost slammed onto the ground!

"Fuck up! You dare to play me!"

The person who was about to be hit earlier snapped furiously. Four of his friends jumped,

immediately shut down Miranti. What exactly is going on? When the black veil avoids hitting the iron. The veiled person dodged quickly due to his shock. For throwing the body to the side in haste –hast the black veil lost its balance by the impulse of its own strength. As a result his body staggered profusely almost slammed down!

Break up an unbalanced fight a girl was gang-raped by five men. Just a few moments it seemed that Miranti was facing the onslaught that came bertubi –tubi. Then at an incredible speed, using his right palm the veiled man hit Miranti on the nape hard. The girl screamed. His body immediately slid down. The iron stick in his right hand fell apart on the ground.

Ki Pameling who saw the incident without thinking long rushed towards the man –black veiled people with a machete unsheathed.

The person who was attacked while turning around said, “ Your deeds are indeed in plain sight, given the chance to live and even die! It's good to kill yourself!"

"Receive my cleaver first, wicked man! "

"Akh! Let me keep my mouth shut right now!" said one of the men.

The large sword slashed into Ki Pameling's stomach, avoided by jumping by the old man but once it jumped, the opponent's weapon returned to hunt faster, now roaring into Ki Pameling's face, now roaring into Ki Pameling's face, can no longer be tickled by this man! The last effort made by Ki Pameling to save himself is to stretch a goal in his face. The big sword kept chopping, each weapon fought hard, sparks splashed and Ki Pameling's machete bounced down while the opponent's weapons continued to cut his face!

The old man staggered back. His face was flooded with blood and was terrible. Slowly his knees were bent and his waist was curled. Ki Pameling sat on the ground, then collapsed. His life is already floating.

The pitch-black CLOUDS rolled in the sky like mud being stirred and then washed away by a flood, so that the not-so-hot afternoon suddenly – suddenly became dim.. The rain slowly began to fall to the earth occasionally in the eastern sky as lightning flashed like it was about to tear through the sky. Sukmo Aji pulled the reins of his horse. For a moment he stood still and looked down at the hill. He heard the sound of cow moaning many times –times far down there.

“ Are there any cows attacked by tigers? “, Sukmo Aji asked inwardly.

Tumenggung Anom from Pajang can distinguish between ordinary cattle and unusual ones. Immediately he pulled his horse down the hill towards the sound of the cow's moaning. He deliberately took a shortcut even though he had to travel the part of the hill that was covered with trees and shrubs.

When Sukmo Aji finally reached the foot of the hill, he found a road and saw there were traces of wheels on the ground. Sukmo Aji follow those wheel tracks. Not long ago his steps suddenly stopped. In the distance, near the cornering road appeared a ox cart. He saw the figure of the body lying face down on the ground near a fallen tree. Blood still seemed to pool wetly under the corpse's face. That's when he heard the sound of sayup –sayup the voice of a woman screaming for help. Just a moment later the voice disappeared.