Widagda Kroda's

The School of Nobles

*) 15 years ago

A year later, the princes and princesses of Bandarkawung kingdom were ready to be sent to the school of the nobles at the Begawan Jayenglugon dormitory in Girimara forest. It had to be postponed by two years because the youngest prince, Raden Karnatya, was not old enough.

As the king of Karsa said that the school was devoted to princes or sons of ministers from all countries in Bintanawarsa. In addition, if there is a royal princess who wants to learn war science and politics, it is also allowed to join.

Before departure.

"yeah! What are you gonna bring there?" ask Rukmini.

"hmm, I've already prepared everything in that crate. All I remember was a few clothes and weapons." Widagda replied.

Suddenly father came to Widagda's room.

"dad!" rukmini was surprised.

"you don't have to carry weapons, all you need is a few pieces of cotton clothes and prayers from your mother" said the father.

"wouldn't you give us a prayer?" ask Rukmini.

"if father's prayer, it will always be with you. But now it's lunch time, everything is waiting for you." said father.

"sorry dad, we were too excited to pack so we forgot the time" Widagda explained.

"it's okay. Come!" take dad.

They went to the dining room together.

When he arrived at the dining room, it was true that all family members had been there, actually the mother of Kentringayu who wanted to go to call Widagda and Rukmini, who had been there, but the father prevented him and the father himself called them.

Widagda also sat next to Sekar Cendana and Rukmini.

The lunch begins. During the eating activity, no one spoke even a word. Everyone sat quietly and enjoyed their meals.

When finished, the father wanted to talk about something with his extended family, so all the soldiers and servants were told to come out.

"as you know, our sons and daughters will soon leave this palace for the next two years. They will study at Begawan Jayenglugon's noble school. My son, Raden Karnatya, is the youngest, I hope his brothers can take care of him." said the father.

"daughter, raden ayu Rukmini, raden ayu Sekar Cendana Gitya, raden ayu Sekar Manthili, raden ayu Sekar Kenanga, raden ayu Sasi Ukita, and raden ayu Dayinta Basundara. All of you will join the princes of all countries in Bintanawarsa. I hope you can take care of yourself." asked Dad.

They all nodded in understanding.

"my princes, you are my dreams. Show your spurs, prove that you are the capable heirs of Bandarkawung kingdom, the sons of Prabu Ajibara who are dashing and handsome. Don't make mistakes in your school days, remember that's fine." continued Dad.

"of course father." answered his four sons simultaneously.

"my daughters, mother can only give you prayers and blessings. May success be on your side." said Gitandri's mother.

"may God bless you, son." said Kentringayu's mother.

"you must look after each other, cooperate with each other, let there be no bad competition between you. May God always be with you." said Lambangsri's mother.

"your rest is our mother's talisman." Widagda added.

"oh yes, do not forget to say goodbye to the king of Karsa. He must be waiting for you." added father.

"well dad." answered Rukmini.

The princes and princesses immediately resigned and marched in unison to the king's chamber of Karsa.

A year passed, the disease of the king of Karsa did not become cured even worse, in fact the five daughters did not have the heart to leave their father with the circumstances as it is today, but the king of Karsa forced them to go to the forest of Girimara.

Inevitably, Sekar Cendana, Sekar Manthili, Sekar Kenanga, Sasi Ukita, and Dayinta Basundara must obey the words of the king of Karsa.

In the king's chamber of Karsa.

"dad!" call Sekar Cendana slowly.

"Gityas? Come in my daughter, who are you with? Seems like there's a lot of people there?" ask the king of Karsa.

"yes father, I am with all my brothers" replied Sekar Cendana.

"all of you come in!" the king of Karsa.

They all came in and said hello.

"may all of you live a long life." replied the king of Karsa.

"what do you want to tell me?" ask the king of Karsa.

"dad, tonight we will begin a journey to Girimara to carry out the orders of father." explained Sekar Cendana.

"so you're all ready to go to Begawan Jayenglugon's dormitory? Mercifully. I can only bless you with prayer, my sons. I cannot take you there." replied the king of Karsa.

"my son Widagda, please take care of my daughters. Encourage them when they are lonely. My daughter Rukmini, I also ask you for help, if your sister is unable to sleep because she misses me, please calm them down." said the king of Karsa again.

"remember to always keep eating, do not like to eat carelessly or skip eating because it will make you sick. Oh yes, if you do not feel at home there, you can go home ahead of the others, no need to force yourself to carry out orders from me. Every science you get is definitely enough for your future." added the king of Karsa again.

"do not sleep late at night, not good for health. And yes, do not be late when the schedule gathers because Begawan Jayenglugon does not like people who are late. I also have one more message.."

"dad!" call Sekar Cendana lirih, cut off his father's conversation.

"dad, you don't have to worry. We will all take care of each other, we will eat and sleep regularly, we will miss father and everyone in the palace" Dayinta Basundara said.

King Karsa just smiled.

"yes, I will answer your question, but not now. Now let me rest and say goodbye, the departure time is approaching." replied Widagda.

Raden Grudhaya nodded in understanding.

They immediately say goodbye and resign.

After that they returned to their respective rooms to rest and prepare themselves.

By late afternoon, Raden Grudhaya headed for Widagda's room.

In Widagda's room.

A soldier came to inform him that Raden Grudhaya was going to meet him. Widagda.

Raden Grudhaya said hello.

"you'd want to get an answer to your question, wouldn't you?" widagda asked with a friendly smile.

"not only that, I also want to ask you something" replied Grudhaya.

"please." said Widagda.

"do you hate me?" ask Grudhaya slowly.

Widagda was surprised to hear that, she sighed and looked towards her sister.

"of course not Grudhaya. If I may know why you're asking that?" ask Widagda.

"you lied kang." replied Grudhaya suddenly.

Widagda is confused.

"if you don't hate me, why are you asking me the reason for my question?" ask Grudhaya.

Widagda raised next to her eyebrows.

"i asked that because I was surprised and didn't think you'd say that" Widagda explained.

"are you not aware? There are so many things I have taken from you" Grudhaya said.

"what do you mean?" ask Widagda in surprise.

"the attention of the father of Prabu, the time of your togetherness with Him, even I took it from the nyimbok and the mother of Centringayu as well" said Grudhaya.

Widagda smiled at her sister's explanation. He approached her and held her right shoulder.

"i don't feel that as suffering, yayi. I consider it a gift. Wh why? Because you won't be offended by my behavior." Widagda replied.

"you mean?" ask Grudhaya.

"me, nyimbok and mother are too busy with their respective affairs. Nyimbok and I are very serious about practicing, there is almost no time to accompany your mother or even meet with your father" Widagda replied.

"the mother often goes out of the palace, our kingdom is getting wider, Grudhaya. It was the duty of a queen to help the king run the government. After all my father always set aside time for us, there are already many beautiful memories that we carved together." he added.

"what Yayi Wisatya said is true, you and our rayi-rayi need a father more than me or nyimbok. No need to assume I hate anyone Grudhaya, I never hate anyone. If a broken limb can come back with time, then that's how the wound is healed by time." he continued.

"a tree need not hate lightning because it burns it, nor should it hate the rain that never falls. Wh why? Because in life everything is arranged according to the portion, we do not need to blame others for your destiny." Widagda replied again.

"i hate no one and I will never hate anyone. It's my destiny, I just have to live it, right? From now on remove such thoughts from your heart yayi." said Widagda at length.

"well brother, forgive me for thinking that way" said Grudhaya.

"it's okay yayi. Come on, departure time is near." Widagda asked.

They also left the palace. At the main gate there are already 4 horses and two horse carriages, as well as one freight car.

After wearing simple clothes, the six princesses and the four princes set off.

The distance from the palace with Girimara forest is quite far. It is located to the southwest of Bandarkawung kingdom. The journey takes 2 days and 2 nights, passing through hills and vast savannas.

The descendants of Bandarkawung kingdom left without escort, there was only a street pointer and three coachmen.

Actually Bandarkawung is a safe and peaceful kingdom, there is not a single robber in the region. However, if they have reached the border of Bandarkawung kingdom with the kingdom of Gajahgitri, they must prepare to face the herd of assassins from a person who wants the extinction of the lineage of the great kingdoms, including Bandarkawung.

"rear, what are we gonna do next?" ask Grudhaya.

"you mean?" ask Widagda.

"if we meet them, what should we do?" ask Grudhaya again.

"you mean the hit man?"

Grudhaya nodded.

Widagda seemed to be thinking of a plan.

"stop!" suddenly command.

Seriate...