JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
Kotaraja Daha Palace

Two young girls dressed modestly as a swordsman with a sword slung on his back, ran up to the young prince. Not yet had the two of them approached, Gendol directly confronted them with both hands stretched wide.

"Hey hey hey..

What do you want heh? It is forbidden to be close to my master" said Gendol as he glanced at the club to scare the two of them.

Yes, the two girls were Niluh Wuni and Sekar Kantil, Jaka Umbaran's traveling companion when the young swordsman had just finished his studies and went down the mountain.

"You why the hell is Ndol? Just split a few full moons, your behavior is so powerful?", protest Niluh Wuni immediately.

"Yes to Kangmbok. Potatoes now wear good clothes, have forgotten the same friends. You are crazy treasure, Ndol?", said Sekar Kantil who was also furious with the actions of Gendol.

"Hey hey hey, watch what you two say..

Want you two not to send to jail? As a personal guard of the prince, I reserve the right to put you both in custody on the grounds that you both disturb the comfort of my master. Want you?", replied Gendol indifferently. Niluh Wuni and Sekar Kantil who wanted to respond to this talk, lost quickly with the voice of Jaka Umbaran behind him.

"Ndol, already... Don't overdo it.."

Speech slowly but pitched warning from Jaka Umbaran aka Mapanji Jayabaya it immediately makes Gendol lower the tone of his voice that had raised earlier.

"Hehehehe no Gusti Prince..

I was just trying to carry out my duties as a personal bodyguard of a prince well. There is no intention of assortment", said Gendol while a little crybaby. But the name Gusti Pangeran directly makes Niluh Wuni and Sekar Kantil look at each other.

"Si Gendol mendol mendol it just called Kakang Umbaran as Gusti Pangeran. What really happens when we are not with his Kangmbok?", whispered Sekar Kantil lirih.

"Where do I know?

Just look at you, the soldiers around this place are also staring at us. There seems to be something we do not know about this Umbaran Kakang Cantil", Niluh Wuni replied immediately. The two of them immediately looked towards Gendol who looked like a mangosteen obedient to the orders of Jaka Umbaran when the Swordsman of Mount Lawu advised him.

"Niluh Wuni, Sekar Cantil..

Long time no see, how are you?", asked Jaka Umbaran kindly. His style of speech and manners did not change at all.

"That's fine Kakang..

Uh why do I feel like Kakang Umbaran is changing now? It feels like something is different. Not only from the appearance, also seen the face of Kakang always sumringah so", replied Niluh Wuni while observing the appearance of Jaka Umbaran which had been different from before. If he used to get used to simple clothes like in Watu Bolong Hermitage, now since meeting his parents he must try to adjust to changing his overall appearance. His hair which is usually left free, must now be in the loop like a noble. Although still wearing sleeveless clothes, but some jewelry adorn the neck and chest of the field. This of course makes everyone pangling.

"Nothing has changed, I'm just changing my dress-up.

What is your business here? Where is your teacher Ki Suradipa?", asked Jaka Umbaran later.

"Teacher is having business with one of the court officials. He said he was still a distant brother. His name is Rakryan Rangga Mapanji Amaraha.

We who are tired of being left continuously in the inn across the big river, finally choose to walk away from boredom", said Sekar Kantil with a thin smile.

Not yet Jaka Umbaran responded to that, Besur came and whispered in the ear of the prince. Hearing the whisper, Jaka Umbaran mangosteen understood.

"I still need Niluh Wuni, Sekar Kantil.

Tomorrow I will visit your residences. Excuse me first", after nodding his head, Jaka Umbaran immediately stepped away from the place towards the ferry boat that was preparing to depart.

Accompanied by Gendol, Besur, Baratwaja and Resi Simharaja, Jaka Umbaran aka Mapanji Jayabaya immediately took the ferry boat to the opposite side of the river. Slowly the big boat moved to cut the flow of this large brownish river.

"I'm more and more convinced that something's going on, Kangmbok Wuni.

In addition to the 4 people, the soldiers who were there seemed to be accompanying the journey of Kakang Umbaran. Does Kangmbok Wuni not feel that way?", said Sekar Kantil as he continued to look towards the crossing boat which was further away from the crossing dock.

"I'm also aware of that, Kantil..

Never mind, don't think too much. Most importantly Kakang Umbaran is still fine. Tomorrow if we see her again, I'll ask. Now we better get back to the inn. I am afraid that the teacher has been waiting for our arrival" Niluh Wuni said as he shook Sekar Kantil's hand towards their temporary residence.

After crossing the Kapulungan River, the group of Prabu Bameswara immediately continued the journey. A short while later, they had arrived at Kotaraja Daha Palace. The guards of the palace gate immediately opened the gate as soon as they saw the ruling party of the Kingdom of Panjalu coming. They immediately crouched down and worshipped the passing King.

Arriving near the Grand Pendopo of Kotaraja Daha Palace, some pekatik (horse caretaker ) immediately received a rope to their horses. After that, Prabu Bameswara and Queen Dyah Chandrakirana invited Jaka Umbaran inside, while Gendol and Resi Simharaja were placed in the guest hall of honor by Besur and Baratwaja. And on the orders of the rulers of the Kingdom of Panjalu, Besur and Baratwaja were assigned to call all state officials to gather in the Great Pendopo. These two young officers immediately rushed over to carry out the task they were carrying out.

The arrival of Prabu Bameswara aka Panji Tejo Laksono was immediately welcomed by his wives. Gayatri, Luh Jingga, Ayu Ratna, Rara Kinanti, Song Zhao Meng and Endang Patibrata were delighted to welcome their husband. The princesses and daughters of the king also came closer to their father. There was Rajadevi who was the daughter of Gayatri, Dyah Paramita of Ayu Ratna, Jinggawuni of Luh Jingga, Ambarwati of Endang Patibrata, Mapanji Lodaya from Rara Kinanti and the little beauty Goddess Retnowati from Song Zhao Meng.

But they all immediately frowned when they saw a handsome young man as beautiful as Jinggawuni appeared behind the backs of the King of Panjalu and Queen Dyah Chandrakirana.

"Kanjeng Father Prabu..

Who is she?", asked Rajadevi, the eldest daughter of Prabu Bameswara as if representing all the relatives in the place. Hearing the question, Prabu Bameswara smiled widely and turned to Dyah Kirana who was standing beside her. As she understood the sign language, Dyah Kirana nodded in understanding.

"This is my son who was kidnapped, Rajadevi. She is your sister, her name is Mapanji Jayabaya.

Jayabaya, pay your respects to your sisters and brothers" said Dyah Kirana with a meaningful smile.

Everyone seemed surprised to hear that. There are those who hear it as soon as they hear it, but there are also those who directly bend their faces deeply.

"Greetings everyone, I am Mapanji Jayabaya", said Jaka Umbaran politely.

"Wah after a long time finally the crown prince of the Kingdom of Panjalu returned also to the palace.

Welcome to the royal family, Prince Nakmas", Gayatri said with a deep smile.

"Representing the daughters and sons of Kanjeng Romo Prabu, I welcome you to the Kotaraja Daha Palace, Dhimas Pangeran. Hopefully in the future we can support each other as fellow family members" said Rajadewi who was greeted with a nod of the head of his brothers. In fact, the little beauty Dewi Retnowati immediately ran into the body of Jaka Umbaran. Jaka Umbaran immediately lowered his body and Dewi Retnowati immediately embraced the neck of the brother. This 5-year-old little girl was instantly sticky with her half-sister.

"Jayabaya's back, ah I have a new sister again..

I have a new playmate. Kakang Lodaya is often angry when playing with me", said plain Dewi Retnowati while laying her head on Jaka Umbaran's left shoulder. Song Zhao Meng immediately smiled broadly at him.

"For tonight, Jayabaya will be staying at Keputran Daha. Before his coronation as Yuwaraja, he should not stay at Katang-katang Palace first", said Prabu Bameswara immediately.

"Jayabaya, it'll be dusk soon. You better clean yourself up soon. After that, you came to Pendopo Agung.

Jinggawuni, escort your sister to Keputran Daha", orders Prabu Bameswara immediately.

"Sendiko dawuh Kanjeng Romo Prabu", Jinggawuni, daughter of the famous Selir Luh Jingga who did not speak much, immediately respect before leaving the place. Jaka Umbaran immediately honored Prabu Bameswara, Queen Dyah Chandrakirana and his father's wives before following the steps of Jinggawuni.

Time keeps rolling fast. After sunset in the western sky, the atmosphere of Pendopo Agung Kotaraja Daha Palace which was originally quiet is now crowded with the arrival of several retainers of Kotaraja Daha Palace. Not only Mpu Ludaka who holds the title Rakryan Mapatih Mpu Baprakeswara, but also present Rakryan Rangga Mapanji Amaraha, Rakryan Mahamantri I Halu Mapanji Samya Gunung, Rakryan Interpreter Mapanji Kambadaha and also Rakryan Kanuruan Mpu Karnikeswara Matanggalkana.

In addition to the five highest officials, also seen Wredamantri Mpu Gumbreg, Mpu Landung and Mpu Rajegwesi. In addition they saw high officers of Panjalu soldiers such as Senopati Agung Naratama, Senopati Mpu Sembada, Tumenggung Mpu Koncaryadipa and several state officials of Demung and Juru level. All of them sat cross-legged neatly in accordance with the order of their respective departures.

From the front, Prabu Bameswara came to Pendopo Agung accompanied by Queen Dyah Chandrakirana. There was a handsome young man walking behind him. The officials of this country immediately worshiped Prabu Bameswara.

"Our devotion Gusti Prabu Bameswara" said Mapatih Mpu Baprakeswara aka Mpu Ludaka while continuing to honor until the king sat on the throne. Queen Dyah Chandrakirana sat on the left seat of the lower throne while the handsome young man sat on the seat slightly lower than the queen's seat.

Prabu Bameswara raised his right hand up and all the palace officials again sat cross-legged neatly in their respective places.

"Please forgive a thousand Gusti Prabu..

What was the important thing until the glorious Gusti Prabu gathered us all together on a night like this? It is nothing but this is out of our habit" said Mapatih Mpu Baprakeswara while saluting after speaking.

"Today I gathered you all together because there was something I wanted to say. This is my son Mapanji Jayabaya who went missing decades ago has returned. Then next he will occupy the position as Yuwaraja Panjalu.

Jayabaya, stand up good light.", hearing the father's word, Jaka Umbaran aka Mapanji Jayabaya immediately rose from his seat while cupping both palms in front of his chest.

Everyone was surprised not to play to see the appearance of this young prince. But all of them just dare to look at each other without speaking at all.

"Then, I welcome you to Kotaraja Daha Palace, Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya. We are grateful for all the blessings given by Hyang Akarya Jagat so Gusti Pangeran can return safely at the palace" said Mapatih Mpu Baprakeswara with great respect. Jaka Umbaran simply nodded in understanding and sat back in his chair.

"To celebrate the return of Prince Mapanji Jayabaya, then I order you all to prepare everything. This celebration must be festive and also magnificent because it is atonement for the suffering experienced by my son during his childhood", hearing the king of Panjalu's word, he said, everyone in Pendopo Agung Kotaraja Daha Palace immediately respected and said,

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu.."