
*Alma Fatara (Alfa)*
“There are healers who can treat the Queen of Color Mekararum,” said Garudi Malaya after hearing the story of Alma Fatara.
“Where is the healer, Guru?” ask Alma enthusiastically.
“Quite far. But you must bring the queen directly to him. His name is Ki Ramu Bile,” said Garudi.
“I remember that tall-bodied healer,” timpal Wiwi Kunai.
“She lives in the Fog Swamp west of the foot of Mount Reason. It may take a week of travel, one way with a horse pedicure, because you will bring a person who is seriously ill,” said Garudi.
“That if the queen wants to be taken there,” said Wiwi Kunai. “Go! But remember, you have to go back to your teacher, there is still a lot of knowledge that we have not yet passed down to you. I'm afraid you'll be hooked on adventure, especially if you already know a guy like your teacher!”
“Good, Teacher. I will always remember your messages,” Alma said.
On the occasion of the meeting, Alma asked about his friends who wanted to study with Wiwik Kunai.
“How many people?” ask Wiwi Kunai.
“Four people, Guru.”
“Tell them here. But don't you befriend. Let them find this place by themselves, for you must bring the Queen to the Fog Swamp,” said Wiwi Kunai. “Because I also need a lot of energy.”
“Thank you, Master!” alma was so happy.
Finally, Alma Fatara returned home to her fishing village.
“My teacher let you come to college. My teacher will educate you!” alma said to his four best friends, including Anjengan who is his half-sister.
“Horeee!” yelled Anjengan, Iwak Ngasin, Juling Jitu, and Gagap Ayu so happy, while jumping on the spot.
“But you alone must find my teacher's residence, without me!” said Alma.
“Hah!” shock them simultaneously.
“How, dare or not? For the sake of being a swordsman,” said Alma
“Bare!” pekik Gagap Ayu first.
“Iya, dare!” yell Anjengan anyway.
“Must dare!” yelled Juling Jitu anyway.
“Iwak Ngasin, just shut up? Definitely not yet copied!” said Alma.
“Hahaha!” their laughter together.
“Definitely dare, Alma!” said Iwak Ngasin steady.
Alma Fatara then went to see Colour Mekararum and told about Ki Ramu Bile. It's just that, it takes a struggle to get to the Fog Swamp on Mount Reason.
“Bring me there!” the word Colour Mekararum agrees.
“Good, but ...,” said Alma, then floating.
“But why, Alma?” ask Slamet Lara.
“I need a pedati and two horses, Father,” replied Alma with a heavy tone.
“Wah, Dad's money is just a little, Alma,” said Slamet Lara.
“Quiet, the money of the residents must be enough,” timpal Jaring Wulung as the village head.
So Jaring Wulung raises funds from all residents of Iwaklelet Village. However, the funds that are collected can only buy one horse and a pedati wheel. As for the pedati tub they can make their own. There is less than one horse.
“I want to help, one horse complete with money for supplies, but on condition, how?” the Magar Kepang.
“Tell first what the terms are, Uncle!” said Alma.
“I am on my way back home,” said Magar Kepang.
“Agree. Hahaha!” alma shouted and laughed. He was happy, because thus they would have a fixed funder during the trip, so there was no need to fear hunger on the way.
The next day, a new pedati with two towing horses was available. The person who set out to accompany Colour Mekararum in addition to Alma is the Head of Magar Kepang Village and Garam Sakti, Swordsman of Iwakculas Village. In addition, Debur Angkara as the Swordsman of Iwaklelet Village also participated. Since his big fight on Seribis Island, he became addicted to adventure with Alma Fatara.
On the day of departure, the Colour Mekararum is laid in a bathtub. To protect it from sunburn, the pedati was made a roof of grass, so it looks like houses. What acts as sais is the Garam Sakti. Next to him sat Magar Kepang. While Debur Angkara sat on one of the horse backs without holding the bridle, because the rope remained controlled by sais.
Before leaving, Alma was called by her mother in person.
“Alma, accept this bracelet from your parents!” muniwengi said as she sobbed in sadness. The thin black woman is sad for fear of being left behind and forgotten by Alma for good, if Alma manages to find her biological parents.
Muniwengi gave Alma a thick gold bracelet that at one end of the circumference was the shape of a tiger's head, but had two small horns. At the center of its circumference are five red gemstones. So beautiful.
“That's great, Mak! Hahaha!” said Alma who was amazed to see that thing, then laughed shortly.
Alma suddenly stopped her laughter when she saw that Muniwengi was crying. He hugged his adoptive mother tightly.
“Emak is afraid if later I meet my biological parents, then I forget Mommy?” alma Terka.
Muniwengi just nodded while sobbing.
“No, Mother. I will never forget Mom and Dad. I will not forget this village. I pledge. If I forget, Mother has the right to collect my promise,” said Alma softly while still hugging her mother.
“You promised yes, Alma. Hiks ...”
“Iya, Mother. Alma promised. Already ah, funny if his mother looks hot crying!” said Alma.
Muniwengi began to smile, which was followed by Alma's laughter.
Alma then wore the bracelet on her wrist.
“Too fancy, Mak. Loose anyway,” says Alma.
“But the bracelet you should bring, Alma!” muniwengi.
“Ah, here alone,” Alma said as she tried to put the bracelet on her white, clean right ankle. “Ah, more fitting. Hahaha!”
Like that's. Finally Alma wore the only jewelry on her beautiful body.
Alma and his three older colleagues finally embark on a journey carrying the bodies of Colour Mekararum. Alma sat in the bathtub accompanying Mekararum.
Mekararum was so happy to Alma, even though the child he valued had never learned the manners of interaction between fellow humans who have class. He saw Alma hanging out with Magar Kepang, Debur Angkara and Garam Sakti like peers, even though the three of them were much older.
Moreover, Alma reminded Colour Mekararum to a beautiful grandson. It is not the same, but the equality of Alma's age with the granddaughter of the grandmother made the Mekararum Color remembered.
“You remind me of my granddaughter Manila Sari, Alma. His age may be the same as yours. She is also beautiful, many men who glanced at her,” said Color Mekararum while holding Alma's hand with two hands.
“Then where is he now, Nek?” ask Alma.
“Once, I doubt he'll be okay. The lust for power was so cruel, his knife eyes did not know whether his victims were beautiful men or women, all could be killed. I tell you, never want to be a slave to the lust of power,” said Colour Mekararum.
“Iya, Mother. I just want to be a master swordsman, so no brash man would dare tease me,” Alma said.
“Why if there is a guy who teases you?” ask Colour Mekarum.
“I'm afraid of being tempted, Grandma. Hahaha!” (BH)