EPS 48 MONTHS IS BLOOD-RED
The sun dusk. A patch of orange is clearly visible on the horizon. A blackened sparrow was about to return to its nest. In the wind of longing to meet the beloved. Drain clear soothing well water at the end of your eyes.. So soothing. Wash the face that has been dwelling in the space of my heart.
Sitting restlessly against the wall of the heart. Gently shaking the roar of your breath knocks at my heart. Enjoy the longing that continues to creep in space time. Is this really love? What people say is so beautiful. But why put pain in the corner of my heart? Like a sharp knife. Like the beak of a trigger pecking. Leaving a gaping scar.
The full moon will come back tonight. The moon will shine again in its perfectly round shape. Hanging bravely on the black sky. As a sign of time travel, it has reached its end. Because the five full moons that have been passed through, is a lonely journey that gives a lot of life learning towards the process of power refinement. And Ken Darsih is waiting for Dandung's arrival.
FLASHBACK…
Dandung still stands on the edge of Sendang Kumitir. His heart was so troubled to hear the words of Ken Darsih's request. The girl requested that Dandung drown her to the bottom of her alone.
“Dandung,” whispered Ken Darsih again, his voice sounded weaker, “You didn't hear my words?”
Dandung took a long breath.
“I heard you Ken, but...what will happen to you?”
Ken Darsih smiled.
“Hm, are you worried about me?”
Dandung was silent, not directly answering Ken Darsih's question.
“At this time you are in Sendang Kumitir, in the middle of Kecipir Square. This is my home, Dandung. This kick is my source of power. Its cool water will heal my pain and restore my strength as before.”
Dandung looked at that pale white face. He's starting to understand now. Ken Darsih is not an ordinary man, he is a human who has supernatural powers. Something he doesn't understand.
“But how long will this warm water restore your energy?”
“I don't know Dandung. What is clear is that I not only want to heal my wounds, but also increase my strength to fight with my nemesis.”
“What will you do?”
“I will be imprisoned at the base of Sendang Kumitir for five full moons. Once I reach the strength I want, I will go back on an adventure again.”
Dandung silent. Five fullblowns? That means for five months Ken Darsih will be imprisoned at the base of Sendang Kumitir. And for that long he will not see it.
“Dandung,” call Ken Darsih again, “Why haven't you granted my request yet?”
Dandung awoke from his daydream. Her eyes were a little dewy, but she did not want to cry in front of Ken Darsih. Then carrying the girl's body, her feet began to step into the lake. The deeper into the middle the deeper, until the lake water completely submerged their bodies.
“After five full moons, I will come back to pick you up. Promise me you'll live Ken,” whispered Dandung in Ken Darsih's ear. “This is my promise.”
Dandung dived into the lake, towards the deepest bottom. His clear water made his eyes able to pierce through the depths. Then Ken Darsih's body was placed on a flat rock. Take off one by one each sheet covering the beautiful body of the angel girl, with her eyes closed.
Ken Darsih looked at him with a smile. Dandung kissed his forehead, Ken Darsih remained silent. Then the young man's body rose to the surface again. Leaving Ken Darsih who began to arrange himself to be imprisoned at the base of Sendang Kumitir. Leaving a trace of taste quietly tucked away in the deepest corner of his heart.
FLASHBACK OFF…
Ken Darsih remembered that loving look. And tonight he was sure, Dandung would come to pick him up. Paid his yearning for five full moons. He fulfilled his promise as a real man. And a true man never reneges on a promise he himself makes.
***
“Oaak! Oaak!” the sound of crows coming from the roof of the house.
But it wasn't a sound coming out of the bird's beak, because it was a mock sound from a sniper on the roof of the house. The sound of a crow twice is a sign that the situation on the roof of the house is safely under control.
“Wik! Wikis! Wikis! Wuiik!”
The sound of a reply from his companion below mimicked the sound of a night bird.
“Mas Dandung,” whispered Frida.
Dandung looked at Frida's face.
“Tonight is a full moon night right?”
Dandung nodded his head.
“I want to enjoy the beauty of the full moon with you.”
“Why? You're tired of staying in your room all day?”
Frida shook her head.
“No. There will be you,” said Frida while stroking Dandung's muscular hand. “I will never get tired of being anywhere, as long as you are by my side.”
Dandung smiled as he raised both of his eyebrows.
“So, what's the reason?”
Frida fell silent, her face slightly pink.
“I want to enjoy our first full night after being made,” Frida said shyly.
Dandung's smile grew wider. Tonight is the fifteenth night since he declared his love for Frida. Just when the full moon reveals its eternal beauty. Floating in space, giving light to the universe. And enjoying the full moon with loved ones will create a romance of its own.
“Kok is silent? What do you mind?” ask Frida. “If mas Dandung objected, no need..”.
Dandung stuck his index finger on Frida's lips, cutting off her words.
“Of course I don't mind. But, wait a minute. I have to confirm with the guard squad to condition his security,” said Dandug while taking the phone from his pocket.
“Yes, I get it.”
Frida nodded in understanding. As a police officer, of course, you are well aware of the protection protocol in this kind of emergency situation. He just felt weird about himself. Usually the police who control the community, uh now even he's in control.
“Goodnight Ndan!” a voice came from the end of the phone.
“Goodnight Haedar!” sahut Dandung's. “Frida wants out looking at the full moon. Secure location around gazebo and swimming pool!”
“Siap Ndan!” sahut Iptu Haedar, commander of the Dandung house guard special forces.
And the security formation of the Dandung house was suddenly changed. A unit of guards stood guard in the grove of trees around the pool. Some snipers were also placed in hidden rooms. Only Frida and Dandung were sitting in the open space by the pool, enjoying the calm face of the moon.
Suddenly the face of the moon turned red. Blood red…