Three Cross - Time Youths

The Cave of Mysteries

As their steps entered the depths of the cave, the sound of water rattling was heard, and the moonlight seeping through the cracks of the cave roof gave a faint illumination. The walls of the cave appear wet with stalactites and stalagmites forming a unique and mesmerizing pattern. The cool and quiet atmosphere of the cave is only occasionally interrupted by the sound of water drops falling onto the surface of the rocks.

Suddenly, Lyno appeared again from behind one of the stone pillars of the cave. With gallant footsteps and wings that occasionally moved softly, he approached the three. "Before you continue, there are clues you need to know," he said in a shrill voice.

Mado approached, her face serious. "We're ready to hear, Lyno."

Lyno looked at Mado with deep eyes, "Behind the shadows, under the clinking of the water, there is a secret path that you must look for. However, only a pure heart can see it."

The three looked at each other, trying to understand the intent of the clue. Mado scratched her head, "Dream? Water jingling? What do you mean, Lyno?"

Jayak, who was always full of humor, tried to mimic Lyno's shrill voice while mimicking the movement of his wings, "Maybe the point behind a boulder or under a mini waterfall inside this cave. Who knows?" He laughed, making Kunta laugh.

Lyno, though visibly annoyed by Jayak's behavior, could not help but smile. "I guide you through puzzles to make your journey more challenging. I'm sure, with your intelligence and cohesiveness, you'll find it."

Kunta, who had always been the mediator, said, "Thank you, Lyno. We'll try to solve this puzzle and find the secret path."

They continue the journey, with Mado constantly thinking hard and Jayak who occasionally throws jokes. The three walked through the winding cave passageways, occasionally stopping to check every corner.

Soon, they arrived at a spacious room with a natural pool in the middle. The mini waterfall from above breaks the silence with its clattering. Jayak pointed towards the waterfall, "Maybe there! Under the clinking of water!"

Mado got closer to the pool, trying to find something. "I think we should look for any shadow or reflection in this water."

The three work together, with Kunta trying to illuminate the surroundings with the torch he carries, Jayak continuing to search for clues, and Mado trying to solve the puzzle.

In their flurry, suddenly a night butterfly appears, alighting on Mado's shoulder, indicating a certain direction. Perhaps, this was the clue they needed to continue their adventure in this mysterious cave.

After receiving a clue from Lyno, the three realize that the journey into this cave will be more profound and complex than they imagined. There is a need to prepare well. At the edge of the natural pool, under the moonlight seeping in, they began to plan.

A large bag is located on the Mado side. From inside, he took out a long rope, a compass, and a few small bottles filled with oil. "We have to be ready for every possibility" he said seriously.

Jayak nodded, "Right. This cave may have secrets we don't know yet. Who knows if there's a labyrinth or a trap in it."

While they were talking, Kunta had already started to get busy with his duties. He took a small dry tree trunk and tied a cloth to one end. With the oil from the small bottle Mado gave her, she tried to light a torch. However, Kunta who was excited to tell about his past experience with the cave, unconsciously too often close the torch to his mouth while talking. As a result, the fire on the torch was extinguished repeatedly.

Seeing this incident, Mado could not help herself and started laughing. "Cunta! You're too excited! Try to calm down a little!"

Jayak, with a mischievous smile on his face, said, "We should give the torch to someone who talks less."

Kunta just put his shoulders down, with a slightly embarrassed face. "Sorry, I'm just too excited. All right, I'll focus on this torch."

After several experiments, Kunta finally managed to light the torch perfectly. Jayak, who always paid attention to detail, suggested that Kunta tie the torch on a longer stick to make it safer when used to light the way.

Meanwhile, Mado picked up a few books from inside her bag. "This is a book about mysterious caves. Maybe there are clues or stories that can help us" he explained.

Kunta, who had now calmed down, checked the ropes and other equipment. "I think we're ready. It's just, we should always be on our guard."

Jayak patted Kunta on the shoulder, "Don't worry, we're together. No one can beat us if we unite."

With a burning spirit, the three stood up, ready to continue their adventure. Although full of challenges and obstacles, they are sure that together, they can face it. The mysterious cave awaits, and the secrets hidden within it will soon be revealed.

Step by step, Jayak, Mado, and Kunta approached the mouth of the cave. The torch light lit by Kunta gives a soft orange glow that highlights the wet cave walls. Intermittently, torchlight shone on the small crystals embedded in the cave walls, creating a gleam as if tiny stars were shining along the dark corridor.

"To be honest, this cave looks more beautiful than I imagined," Mado muttered as she looked at the cave walls filled with crystals.

"Yes," said Jayak. "Although I think we just saw the tip of the iceberg. There's still so much to explore."

As the three deepened into the cave, the air began to feel even colder. Mado shivered, feeling the moist air that began to stick to her skin.

Jayak takes a blanket from his bag and envelops Mado. "We need to stay warm. Caves can be very cold, especially the deeper we go."

Along with their conversation, the sound of water droplets began to sound increasingly clear. In the distance, a natural pool appeared with clear water. From above, the water kept dripping, creating a soothing sound.

As Kunta stepped closer to the pond, he did not realize there was a puddle in front of him. The shoes he was wearing were already wet from his previous preparations. Unexpectedly, Kunta's leg slipped. With quick reflexes, he tried to grab hold of Mado's arm, which was standing next to him. However, the momentum created makes Mado lose balance and pull Jayak with him.

The whole scene takes place in seconds. The three companions fell together in a hilarious position, scattered on the edge of the pond with shocked expressions on their faces.

They looked at each other, confused. However, then Jayak started laughing, followed by Mado and Kunta. They laughed loudly, feeling relief after the sudden shock.

"Damn it, Kunta!" mado's laughter while patting Kunta's back. "You need to be more careful!"

"Sorry," Kunta replied while trying to get up, "I didn't realize there was a puddle there."

Jayak, who had already stood up and cleaned his wet clothes, added, "We should all be more careful. Who knew there were more puddles or even traps inside this cave."

After laughing satisfied, the three continued on their way. With torches in hand, they stepped carefully, following the path illuminated by the torchlight.

Moist cave walls, the sound of water droplets, and the sparkle of crystals give a magical atmosphere. Although there have been some hilarious incidents, their adventure in this mysterious cave has only just begun. And they are sure, many secrets are waiting to be discovered.