JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
The Lost Child Has Returned

The female black-covered bamboo caper was instantly stunned and instantly shut her mouth tightly when she saw what the couple showed. It was the thing that for almost 20 years he had been looking for and now it was clearly plastered before his eyes.

Yes, the female black-covered bamboo caping swordsman is Dyah Chandrakirana who is also famous as Galuh Sekartaji the Queen of Panjalu. While the couple was none other than Panji Tejo Laksono or now better known as Prabu Bameswara, Maharaja Panjalu who is in power in the largest kingdom in the Land of Jawadwipa.

How did they get to that place and disguise themselves as participants in this Lewa contest? Here's story...

A full moon ago, Prabu Bameswara who was receiving routine pisowanan of the courtiers of Kotaraja Daha Palace, got a report about the muddle around the border of the territory between the Duchy of Lewa, Wengker and Anjuk Ladang from the leadership of Lowo Bengi Special Forces, Tumenggung Setawardana who is a substitute official Tumenggung Landung who has been full of duty and became a Wreda mantri. For this report, Prabu Bameswara then ordered Tumenggung Setawardana to conduct a thorough investigation into this matter.

About 3 days ago, just in the afternoon, Tumenggung Setawardana came to face Prabu Bameswara in the king's private room and gave a report back on the matter until the headquarters of this security rioting group. Also about the existence of a contest issued by the government of the Duchy of Lewa related to security issues that are dizzying their heads.

Therefore, the, Panji Tejo Laksono aka Prabu Bameswara decided to solve this problem directly but with a disguise so as not to cause even greater chaos among the people of the Kingdom of Panjalu, especially in Kotaraja Daha. The business of running the wheels of government was handed over to Mapatih Mpu Ludaka. But officials of this age also could not let the Maharaja Panjalu leave without escort to ask Baratwaja his son and Besur son Wredamantri Mpu Gumbreg who had become an officer of Panjalu soldiers to escort the king.

At that time, Dyah Kirana, who accompanied the king during the meeting, also stated to participate in this disguise because he wanted to walk outside the palace. Prabu Bameswara also did not mind because he wanted Dyah Kirana to be able to momentarily entertain themselves and forget the goods for a moment to lose his only son who disappeared almost 20 years ago.

The four of them came out of Kotaraja Daha at night to avoid the commotion of the community and immediately rushed towards Pakuwon Sukowati which is indeed one of the important points of this problem. Arriving at Pakuwon Sukowati City, the state coders who have arranged everything for the benefit of the king, the, directly put the two leaders of the Kingdom of Panjalu in an inn in the east of Pakuwon Sukowati City.

When Besur and Baratwaja came out at night yesterday, actually at the order of Prabu Bameswara who was curious about the figure of the handsome young man in blue sleeveless clothes. From the afternoon, Besur and Baratwaja went around the city to find out about the whereabouts of Jaka Umbaran and his group. Fortunately, the heavy rain that flushed towards midnight, helped the two of them to reach the reason to approach Jaka Umbaran and his friends.

"J-jaka Umbaran's...

Where exactly are you from?", asked Dyah Kirana stammeringly as she spoke. Getting this sudden question, Jaka Umbaran immediately frowned deeply as it felt strange.

"What do you mean by that question, Nisanak? Why are you suddenly asking that question now?", Jaka Umbaran asked back.

"Jawab just ask my employer. Do not try to hide the truth, Brother Umbaran. That's if you don't want to get into big trouble" said Besur immediately. Hearing Besur's words, Dyah Kirana immediately snapped at him loudly.

"Sur, I'm not talking to you so don't let you interfere in my conversation.

Do you understand?!", that slightly high tone instantly made Besur shrivel in fear.

"Pardon Gusti Queen's servant.. Slave is wrong, please do not punish the servant", said Besur who was scared to death. He immediately knelt down and worshipped the woman clad in black curtain bamboo. Besur's actions immediately made everyone surprised instead of playing. Including also Jaka Umbaran and friends who heard the mention of the name Gusti Ratu.

"Wrestling Queen?

Is this Nisanak swordsman a Queen?", asked Jaka Umbaran immediately. There was the sound of a long breath from Prabu Bameswara in disguise. He slowly removed the black-covered bamboo caping strap slowly until his handsome and dignified face was instantly visible to everyone's eyes. Likewise with Dyah Kirana who helped open her bamboo caping. They both realized that their disguise had been exposed by the reckless actions of Besur.

Immediately, Akuwu Sukowati Mpu Winarka and everyone immediately knelt while worshiping Prabu Bameswara and Dyah Kirana.

"Our devotion Gusti Prabu Bameswara and Gusti Ratu Dyah Chandrakirana" said everyone at the same time. Jaka Umbaran immediately knelt down and worshiped Prabu Bameswara followed by Gendol and Resi Simharaja.

Mmmmmm..

"Worshipping you I accept. Now get up, do not get too many customs in a place like this" said Panji Tejo Laksono aka Prabu Bameswara with full authority.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu" said everyone immediately. They then stood up slightly bowing their bodies towards Prabu Bameswara and Queen Dyah Chandrakirana.

"Now you're a young man, tell me where you really come from?", continued Prabu Bameswara immediately.

"According to Gusti Prabu's question, I honestly do not know where the servant came from because the servant was treated by the servant teacher Maharesi Siwamurti from Watu Bolong Hermitage. He only said that he saved the servant from the clutches of stealth hands in the east of Mount Wilis about 20 years ago" said Jaka Umbaran immediately.

Prabu Bameswara and Queen Dyah Chandrakirana immediately looked at each other to hear the explanation of Jaka Umbaran. The time and events were exactly the same as what happened at the time of the disappearance of their son Jayabaya Mapanji. But they still could not confirm whether this was just a mere coincidence or it was true that the handsome young man was their missing son. They had to find other evidence stating that Jaka Umbaran was Mapanji Jayabaya.

"In addition, was there no luggage or anything on your body at the time of the incident?", asked Prabu Bameswara immediately.

Gendol who stood beside Jaka Umbaran immediately nudged the young swordsman's waist.

Gendol's speech immediately made Jaka Umbaran aware of his nervous attitude. He nodded in understanding and immediately reached behind his clothes and took out a piece of blue cloth embroidered with gold thread bearing the image of Ardhachandralancana and a silver necklace with a gold pendant engraved with similar images and set it on the ruler of the Kingdom Panjalu.

"This is Gusti Prabu..

These two things are with the servant when the teacher saves the life of the servant" said Jaka Umbaran immediately.

Prabu Bameswara's eyes immediately widened when he saw what was presented in front of him. While Queen Dyah Chandrakirana immediately glazed when he saw the blue cloth. While shedding tears, Queen Dyah Chandrakirana received a helping hand of Jaka Umbaran and immediately smeared the blue cloth embroidered with gold thread. He himself covered the body of the baby Mapanji Jayabaya with a blue cloth when the kidnapping occurred. Without waiting for a long time, Dyah Kirana the Queen of Panjalu immediately embraced the body of Jaka Umbaran.

"My son...."

Queen Dyah Chandrakirana's happy cry instantly broke at this moment. His son who had been missing from his lap for decades had actually returned. The belief that his son is still alive is able to strengthen his inner suffering because it is separated from his beloved son. Today he is really happy.

Prabu Bameswara could not help but be moved to see it all. All this time he continued to convince himself that his son was still alive even though almost everyone said that it was almost impossible considering the long time the baby crown prince of Panjalu Kingdom disappeared. Every time anyway, the king of Panjalu continued to find out about the whereabouts of the son even though it was only through the news conveyed by the courtiers of the area of the Kingdom of Panjalu. This is a very big thing in the history of the Kingdom of Panjalu.

While everyone present at that place was no less surprised by what was happening before their eyes. In addition to Prabu Bameswara and Queen Dyah Chandrakirana, the emergence of the crown prince of the long-lost Kingdom of Panjalu was no less important. Even the Gendol who has been with Jaka Umbaran for a long time could not cover his sense of surprise even though he had several times heard the instructions of some powerful people about the identity of Jaka Umbaran. Previously, Gendol was a little doubt about the existence of Jaka Umbaran's parents who were being sought by his employer.

Only Resi Simharaja smiled when he saw it all. Inipun did not escape Gendol's attention.

"I guessed it before", said Resi Simharaja lirih but still heard in Gendol's ear.

"When you know why don't you say, old tiger?", said Gendol who stood beside him.

"I just guessed, didn't know exactly. If only guesses should not be discussed because it can cause misunderstanding.

Do you understand Gigi Selang?", growled Resi Simharaja while glancing at Gendol.

"Huuuuu, the base of most eating venison is why your mind branches everywhere. Think it's simple, know ya know, no ya no. Point!", said Gendol later. Resi Simharaja let out a cold snort as he closed his mouth tightly. He did not want to ruin that important moment just because of Gendol.

"So is it true that the servant is the son of Gusti Prabu Bameswara and Gusti Ratu Dyah Chandrakirana?", asked Jaka Umbaran later.

Prabu Bameswara and Queen Dyah Chandrakirana compactly nodded quickly in response to the talk. Seeing that, Jaka Umbaran immediately smiled broadly while returning the warm embrace of Queen Dyah Chandrakirana. The ruler of the Kingdom of Panjalu immediately stroked the head of Jaka Umbaran with a big smile.

"You all heard my word..

This young man you know as Jaka Umbaran. He is my son who is the crown prince of the long lost Kingdom of Panjalu. His real name is Mapanji Jayabaya. And from today she will be back to using her real name. Give your respect to Mapanji Jayabaya who just returned" said Prabu Bameswara firmly and authoritatively.

"Our respect Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya.", all compact people respect Jaka Umbaran aka Mapanji Jayabaya including Gendol, Resi Simharaja, Besur and Baratwaja.

Jaka Umbaran looked towards them with eyes full of novelty. The happiness that he had long craved to be able to know and meet his parents, brought him to the peak of his glory as the next ruler of the Kingdom of Panjalu.

"Thank you so much to everyone. Don't be so low on me, I'm not used to getting this kind of honor. Rise as before" said Jaka Umbaran while wiping the tears that had wet his eyes.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prince", everyone immediately got up from his seat except Mpu Winarka the Akuwu Sukowati who was limp from losing a lot of blood.

Seeing that, Jaka Umbaran immediately cupped his palms together. And a reddish-white light appeared on the tip of his fingers which then turned into a white flower with several red lower petals. Jaka Umbaran immediately put the white flower on the wound on Mpu Winarka's body and miraculously, the severe wound instantly disappeared without a trace.

Queen Dyah Kirana was amazed to see the heirloom in the hands of her son. He had heard that the owner of the Vijayakusuma Flower was the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Prabu Airlangga and Prabu Jayengrana in-laws. With a big smile, he said, too,

"My son Mapanji Jayabaya,

Later you will become a great king like your predecessors.."