Memories of a Thousand Years
Tea Cup

Dew is still speckled on each foliage. This morning it was fresher than usual. The whole village is completely cleared of all the causes of the disease. Dhika didn't go where. Must have taken care of something important in the village hall. While Danu and Tio are still accompanying Rinaya.

Rinaya sat on a bench in front of the house. Playing his tea glass. Some questions started to get him thinking. "Lake. I'd like to ask. How old are you?"

Danu "Nineteen. A few more months will be twenty."

"You?"

Tio replied "last month it was twenty."

"How old is Balapati?"

Tio answered lightly. "Are you not his friend. You don't know that?"

"Where do I know!"

Tio "Then how old are you right now?"

Rinaya "Do you think??"

Tio "Looks like our age."

Rinaya smiled. Of course women always want to look younger than their actual age. "You're right. It might be a few months different with you guys."

Tio "Omong empty. Then you can't be Balapati's friend"

"I just don't look old."

Danu "Why did the lady ask that?"

Rinaya "it's okay. Uh. I'd like to ask. Is Balapati married??"

Tio immediately coughed hearing that. The tea that had just entered his throat seemed to want to come out of his mouth again. "What kind of question is that??"

Rinaya "why are you like that. I'm just asking."

Danu smiled "Did the lady like it?"

"Ha?? Uh. Not no. It's not like that." Rinaya flicked her hand.

Tio "Not to dream. He can't possibly look at you. Nothing is interesting from you anyway." He said it was as sharp as thousands of needles. It makes Rinaya upset.

"outrageous." Rinaya Gumam.

Danu "Balapati Wiriya has never been seen close to anyone. Especially women. After all he had taken the exam to become a Puragabaya. His life is dedicated to the King and the Palace. Even though he still took off the title and returned to the paddokan until now he was never seen talking to any woman"

"Hmmm. I heard he travels a lot visiting every area of this island. Really true?"

Danu "one of the requirements of the oath to become a temple is always ready anytime anywhere. Especially if there is a problem like this."

"But he's not Puragabaya. Why do you still do that? He even got the title Balapati? Tell me. I want to know more about him."

Tio "You... Really like it?? Realize your age difference is too far away. She couldn't possibly like you any more "

"Why are you so chatty. I just want to know. What he's been through these fifteen years. Sometimes I miss the past. Especially when gathering at the herb shop....." Rinaya stopped from her sentence. He forgot, a little bit of information he said could reveal who he was. "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Danu "Miss, are you really his old friend?"

For a moment the fresh morning turned tense. Danu and Tio always hear the news about Pradhika Wiriya. But they never scrape any information. Someways. They still believe in their seniors. This time someone was in front of them. Thousands of questions seemed to be running through their minds. About all the rumors and everything else.

Tio "You, is it true Nirmala?"

Rinaya was silent. I wonder if he will talk or not.

Danu "No need to worry. We believe in Balapati. Whatever he says, we'll still believe him. He is our role model. We are his students."

Rinaya smiled "You must have heard the rumors all these fifteen years right? Do you believe it?"

Danu "Balapati always said not to believe rumors. Just believe in the facts. So then. Although rumors circulate. We still believe in him."

Rinaya "What rumors do you hear?"

Tio "A lot of rumors circulating almost all rumors are negative. Especially about you."

"What did they say?" Tanya Rinaya was curious.

"Nirmala was a very cruel Bandit Princess. Caused war. And many killed innocent lives. Even the loss of Wijaya's life was his." Tio

"After seeing me, do I look like that?"

"Very different from what I imagined. I thought he was a strong-faced, strong-faced man. Everyone says his abilities no one can match."

Rinaya nodded her head while enjoying some compliments.

"If seeing you. I shouldn't have believed. You even look so weak." Continue Tio

"Haha Tio you're very good at talking.  Honest and invincible. Then why do you still question who I am? I'm obviously not that strong. I even fainted in front of you haha."

Danu answered "the ability you showed at that time, seeing your closeness with Balapati. Your knowledge of the case. And Balapati's trust in you. We have not seen them in fifteen years. All I can conclude is. You were really friends before fifteen years."

"Hm. You're very smart. Uh wait. I asked again. If you are only twenty years old now. That means fifteen years ago you were only five. You guys have studied in the stables at that age?"

Danu replied "Right. Since childhood, we have always been with Balapati. There are many things he taught us."

Rinaya smiled "He really wants to be a teacher. With such a character. How did he teach you?"

Tio "he only spoke a few words. But we can understand."

Rinaya nodded her head in a nod to understand "Then what other rumors have you heard about Nirmala??"

Danube "Hmm. Nirmala is the one who calls upon beings from another realm. Caused a great war. So is your friend Bayu."

"Do you believe that?"

Tio "You can't even do a little thing like that. How can we believe."

"really. Wouldn't that confuse you? Why was I so great? Even in fear of everyone. Doesn't that sound wrong?"

Danu "mmm. So that's why Balapati always advised not to believe rumors just like that."

Tio "Why always turn around like you don't want to answer who you really are.

Rinaya "Yeah. You're correct. I am Nirmala. But the rumors that are circulating are all untrue."

Dylan came over and sat down with them. I don't know where he's from. He poured the tea into an empty glass and drank it.

Rinaya "Where have you been?? Got any important information?"

Dylan "Mm. There's something important. Boris and his army are coming."

Rinaya "Ha?? Lusty."

Dylan "Why so scared."

Rinaya "Do you know where Jaka is?"

Dylan "Come."

Rinaya "Where is balapati?"

Dylan "At the village hall. Seeing patients."

Rinaya "I'll be there." Soon Rinaya jumps out of her chair and leaves them. Danu immediately chased after him.

Dylan yelled "Weeii. You better not go there!!"

"What's wrong with him. She said not scared but her face said something else." Dylan

Tio "Don't ask me. He's a little weird I don't understand."  Tio moved and followed them away.

***

Rinaya walks past the houses. There was something he had to say quickly to Balapati.

"Daughter!" Jaka called from behind the trees. Rinaya.

"Jaka where have you been. You're with Bayu?"

Jaka nodded. "I saw young Lord Wilis coming. I dare not show myself. I'm hiding in a cave near here. Princesses. You better not stay here."

Rinaya "I understand. Wait out. I have to tell Balapati something. I'll come with you later after this."

They understand each other. Jaka hide. And Rinaya went back to looking for Balapati. There was a noise of residents near the well. Some people seem to argue.

"Is it okay to use this water? Is it clean?

"Wait for information from the Doctor only. Don't rush it."

"For a few days he was invisible. It's clean anyway. We only use it for washing and bathing. Maybe it's okay."

Rinaya came through the crowd. "What are you guys fussing about?"

"We'll use this water den."

Rinaya "uh's. Do not use it. The water's not clean."

"Just take a shower and wash it off."

"Who can you decide that?"

Rinaya "you don't know what. It would be dangerous to keep using this water."

"We're gonna keep this water"

Rinaya "can't. Whatever happens, don't use this water"

"What is this storm?" Someone say. And into the crowd.

At once Rinaya was petrified and did not want to show her face.

"Our master wants to use this water but this young master forbids it."

Boris "What's up with the water? Isn't it clean?"

Slowly Rinaya moved her legs little by little. Wanted out of that crowd.

"Stop right there you're a student of Wiriya!"

Rinaya was still behind him.

Boris "Reverse!"

With a thumping chest Rinaya turned around. He was still trying not to be too visible.

Boris smiled bitterly. Then he approached and gripped his arm firmly. Dragging him away from the crowd.

Rinaya "Aw. What are you doing. Let go of me."

"You think I don't realize who you are?" Boris clutched both of his arms. He closed his face and whispered beside his ear. "From the beginning I knew it was you, Nirmala! Have you met that pervert?"

Heard that. Rinaya. I don't know if he knew Bayu was alive. Or it was just his guess. Rinaya vibrates. "W-What do you want?"

Boris smiled, "You know what I wanted a long time ago. But you tricked me. I'll make you regret coming back to me."

Rinaya "Can't you stop bothering me? I don't have anything you mean."

Boris now gripped Rinaya's neck with his right hand. "But I'm sure you know where it is."

"Stop that Mr. Wilis" Danu shouted from the end of the road. He came with Tio

Boris "The Wiriya people never stop interfering with my business."

"What happened to something?" A woman came out of nowhere. Looks very graceful and beautiful. Boris removed his arm from Rinaya. Rinaya fell. Still feeling tight on his neck until occasionally coughing. Danu helped him stand up.

Rinaya saw the beautiful woman. He knew. It was no different when they last met. She's getting older and more beautiful. Dyahs.

Dyah's? Why is he here?

"Oh. Iknowyou. You were my friend. The nirmala? You haven't changed at all."

Rinaya "I'm not your friend!"

Dyah "You're right. How could someone who killed my brother still be considered a friend."

Rinaya "I never did that. You're the one...!" Rinaya stopped from her sentence.

Dyah looked at him sharply "What?? Continue on!"

Rinaya "You planned this. And pushed it on me."

Boris looked at him in wonder. "What did you say?" Boris probably won't accept this. But he loves Ayu more something that annoys Ayu. Will also disturb him.

Dyah "Boris she's cornered. The word he said was just proof that he was looking for a scapegoat."

Rinaya laughs. "Isn't that what you're doing to me?"

Boris quickly pulled out his sword from the scabbard. He passed it on to Rinaya. Danu took a step forward Rinaya.

Boris "Look, get away from him or your head will come loose."

Hearing that Tio immediately ran away from nowhere.

Danu "Master please calm down. We can talk well without weapons."

Boris "No way" he swung his gun at Danu. Very visible difference in strength. However, Boris was a great general of his time.

Danu was thrown away. Boris now ran over to Rinaya. Cold sweat is flowing. The heart exploded as if it were about to explode. In just a few seconds it was possible that his heart would be stopped by that sword.

Trang!! Something withheld. Someone was standing in front of him. And returned the attack until Boris took a few steps back.

"You okay?" A man wearing a black mask. He definitely did not want to be recognized by others. Bayu.

Rinaya gasped uncontrollably "Am I dead?"

Bayu smiled "you won't die that easily."

Boris "who are you? A hero? Saving criminals?"

"Devil" he replied calmly.

Boris "dad. That's a nickname that suits you. But whoever you are. I don't give a shit. Don't blame me if you die in my hands."

Boris attacks him, Bayu serves every attack. The sound of gun friction resounded. Rinaya who saw the fight felt something strange. Several times Bayu was injured. Not fatal but still. Rinaya has her own thoughts.

Is it inactive? Where the hell is that thing? Why not protect him? What the hell's going on?

Bayu is not as strong as before. Something must have happened to him. Several times Bayu was cornered. Makes Rinaya even more nervous.

Dhika and Mr. Baskara also come with Tio. Tio must have told them about this commotion. Harris was with them.

Mr. Baskara "Stop"

They also stopped fighting.

Mr. Baskara "please explain what this is about."

Boris "Still with the same goal. I'm gonna finish him off. But he always had some protectors."

Mr Baskara "He?"

Boris "I'm sure some people here already know that." Still clasping his sword he walked over to Rinaya. Bayu ran in front of Rinaya. Trying to protect him.

Boris "Keep away." But Bayu remained silent. Everyone asked who this masked man was willing to protect someone who was cursed all over the world.

Boris was impatient. He swung his sword in annoyance. Trying to hurt Bayu. It was an amazing show everyone watched. Dhika quickly fended it off and stood in front of him. With a sharp eye he seemed ready to face anything.

Boris looked at him in wonder.

Dyah "Already. No need to continue this. We can do that anytime. We need to finish this outbreak first. I'm sure they can help." Gently and gracefully he spoke. Everyone was hypnotized by his words. "Boris, sheathe your sword. Besides Balapati Wiriya won't let you touch her."

He turned and left. Boris followed behind him. The hot atmosphere finally subsided. Haris turned around leaving behind a look of hatred. While Mr. Baskara is still in his place.

"Uncle?" Dhika lowered her head without moving from where she stood.

Mr. Baskara sighed "before I told you not to make a mistake. You're not the teenager I need to watch. I know you have your own reasons. I appreciate that. Better work together to contain this plague."

"Eh sir. I thought I should talk about this with Mister" Rinaya told Mr. Baskara. "I hope you can pass this on to the others."

Bayu "Already. Let's just get out of here."

Rinaya "No no. It's very important. You know that too."

Mr. Baskara "All right."

***

They went back to their homes. Dylan who had been there since earlier felt uncomfortable with the presence of a Head of the Wiriya family. He just sat in the corner of the room while folding his hands together. Occasionally throw away face.

Rinaya has to get this done. He will decide to go with Jaka. Hiding from the world. Don't want to get involved with the problem like before.

"Say what's important?" Ask Mr. Baskara.

Rinaya started the conversation. Dhika is making tea for her uncle.

Rinaya "I feel like I'm in danger. The whole village is in danger. The city case died about fifty years ago, I'm afraid it'll happen again."

"City dead?" Ask Mr. Baskara

Dhika "Small town on the border. The captors are mysterious and are wiped out from the world. I talked to uncle about this once."

Rinaya "maybe my guess is wrong. This disease can never be cured."

Mr. Baskara "Didn't Mr. Physician have taken precautions, I see the patient is not getting worse."

Rinaya glanced at Bayu who was still wearing the mask. "Ordinary people can't cure this. Ordinary people will never heal."

Mr Baskara "Ordinary person?"

Rinaya "they will be something else. That creature."

Mr Baskara "That thing?"

Rinaya "A bloodthirsty creature "