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21. Pick up Amanda

Habibi and Haga explore the wilderness in Kalimantan region. According to Habibi's vision, that's the path they should take right now.  A place that rarely touches humans. Not even a human being has come at all. The place was quite dangerous because it was guarded by hundreds of demons who became followers of Amon.

By riding a jeep, they enter into a rocky road that even has no vehicle lane at all. Haga is in control of the steering wheel. While Habibi who was next to him, became their current travel guide.

"Lo sure, this is the place?" ask Haga repeatedly, even this question has been raised since they arrived at the airport this morning.

"Yes, sure. Just ...." Habibi did not continue his sentence. His hands continued to palpate his chest, with an uncomfortable facial expression.

"What's free? Not sure or sure yet?" ask Haga a little annoyed. What they have been through is not easy. Their energy has been drained since the kidnapping of Amanda and Hasha. Habibi thought that it was over, but they still had to fight again, to get Amanda's spirit that Amon had brought.

On the other hand, Amanda's body was lying in a hospital with various breathing apparatus. Doctors indicated Amanda was in a vegetative state. A vegetative state is a chronic disorder of brain function. In this condition, the cerebrum or the part of the brain that controls behavior and thought no longer functions normally, but the hypothalamus and brainstem, respectively, the part of the brain that controls vital functions can still function properly.

People who are in a state of wakefulness and vegetative sleep but do not show awareness of their surroundings. They can still open their eyes, make sounds, or move. Vegetative conditions are also a chronic disorder of brain function. In this condition, the cerebrum or the part of the brain that controls behavior and thought no longer functions normally, but the hypothalamus and brainstem, respectively, the part of the brain that controls vital functions can still function properly.

Although often equated with coma, vegetative conditions are different from coma. In a coma, the patient will not be able to make movements, make sounds, let alone open their eyes and scream even though they have been pinched. In essence, the coma patient is in a state of total unconsciousness.

In contrast to coma patients, vegetative patients can open their eyes. The patient's heart and lungs can function like a healthy person. In addition, patients also have sleep cycles, have reflexes, and can blink, grunt, or appear to smile like healthy people in general.

But because the cerebrum is experiencing abnormalities, sufferers of this condition can not think, speak or respond to speech, interact with the surrounding environment, follow orders, and show emotions.

All efforts have been made by the doctor who handled it, but Habibi is sure, all will be useless. Because Amanda's spirit is still entangled by Amon. The only way to take back Amanda's spirit from Amon. And that's what Habibi and Haga are doing.

Habibi was very sure that this is where Amon's hideout is. The place where Amon was sealed and should have been buried forever. They're willing to come all the way to find Amanda back. A very persistent sacrifice. Especially with their stamina conditions that begin to decline. Especially Haggai.

The car lane began to end with trees that began to run over. So inevitably, they have to get out of the car and continue the journey on foot.

Backpacks are on each other's backs. Preparations for eating and drinking have been carefully prepared. At least they bring food logistics for the next three days. There is no definite rule, but that is what Habibi said. That they'll find Amanda soon, once they get to the cave in question.

"Have you come this way, Bib?" ask Haga for doubt.

"Yes. I'm so sure. Dark aura this way, Ga. And ... Very concentrated," said Habibi while breathing the unusual aroma that is around him.

Haga just nodded while watching the surroundings. They continued to move until they entered the forest even deeper. The deeper they went, the more difficult the path they went. Even Haga had to take out a machete that she had intentionally brought along for the trip this time. Haga beat the machete to open the road, because a lot of weeds and wild plants that cover the area they want to go through now.

The more it gets into the heart of the forest, the darker it gets. Not only because the day had gone up in the afternoon, but also because of the lush trees around, which even towered as if going through the sky.

Habibi stop. His breathing is irregular. While sweeping his gaze around, he finally dropped his backpack.

"Why stop?" ask Haga.

"We're building a tent here."

Haga who did not understand what Habibi was thinking then wanted to protest. "Well, did the demon's hiding place meet? Where's?" ask Haga while looking around.

"We can't find it now."

"Why?" Haga looked at him curiously.

"The gate is hidden. And it'll show up at midnight. It is called black hole time. That's when demons and demons appear."

"When did that time come?"

"AT 00.00-03.00."

"So you mean, we have to wait until midnight to meet that place, Bib?"

"Yes." Yeah." Habibi then began to build a tent after making sure the place is on suitable land.

Day went up in the afternoon. Even outside the sun has started to sink, but Habibie and Haga have been feeling the darkness since a few hours ago.

The atmosphere in the forest looked silent, there were only the sounds of wild animals or insects being all around. There is no longer the hustle and bustle of human life that they usually hear and feel all along. They both felt like they were in the middle of nowhere. Both of them spoke less and less. They are busy with their own activities. Habibie set up a tent that was quite complicated if done alone, but he was a former member of Mapala. So for Habibi it was not difficult, he only needed some more time so that the object could stand firmly. While Haga began to look for tree branches and dry leaves that were all around. He wanted to make a campfire so that they could use it for cooking as well as warming themselves. Campfires are also one way to protect yourself from attacks by wild animals that can come at any time.

Being in the middle of the Borneo wilderness makes them realize that there could still be wild animals living in the forest. Moreover, from what Habibie and Haga had seen since they came to the place, the forest was a wild forest that even humans had never come to before they arrived.

The air is getting colder. The bonfire that had started to show signs of sparks, could finally completely ignite. Haga managed to ignite it with a steady blaze. Finally the atmosphere around began to look bright. The cold they felt began to diminish.

"Done!" habibi said as soon as the tent managed to stand. Haga turned and pulled one corner of her lips. He nodded while folding both hands in front.

"Well, great. There's finally a shelter tonight!" Haga. Without being ordered or even asking permission from Habibi, Haga went into the sign. He also brought his backpack.

"Hey! We're not done!" cetus Habibi began to protest.

"Stay, Bib. Love me when I take care of my back first? Capek knows!" haga protests that now actually spread her body without holding a sleeping bag. Eyes closed. He was really exhausted.

"Lo good - all right?"

"Safe! I'm just tired."

"Ok it up."

Habibi finally let Haga rest. While Haga rested in the tent, Habibi actually prepared cooking utensils. He boiled water to make a cup of coffee, and intended to cook instant noodles. It is undeniable that his stomach has revolted asking to be filled. Especially after the long journey they have been on.

Day is up in the afternoon. Haga's snoring voice started to sound smooth. Habibi who was sipping black coffee, did not feel disturbed by the loud voice. He stared intently around her. The lighting only came from the bonfire made by Haga. Enough to help relieve the cold that night, but Habibi suddenly turned off the fire by pouring a lot of coffee into the fire. Not immediately dead, Habibi kicked the ground in front of him to make the fire extinguished instantly.

Habibi was silent, trying to sharpen his hearing. The sound of the night beast made his forehead wrinkle. Before long there was a noise like a bush being hit by something. Habibi seeks the source of the sound. But a few seconds later, it was quiet again.

"Any," murmured Habibi.

After a long wait, Habibi who began to calm down because there was nothing strange anymore, was about to make a bonfire. But just as he picked up the dry twigs nearby, the entire surrounding trees were moving non-stop. Habibi surprised. He looked around, but found nothing. Only the movement of the tree does not stop.

The wind blows strong. The body of Habibi began to be unstable. The sound of giggling laughter rang out in various directions. Grunts and scratches became a gripping atmosphere enhancer that night.

"Dad? Why?" ask Haga who woke up from her sleep. He looked out of the tent while rubbing his eyes.

"Lake in!" habibi orders, then pushes Haga's body back into the tent.

Habibi closed the zipper tight. He kept staring forward occasionally paying attention around. The tent they were in also started to sway in the wind.

"Why is the wind so strong, Bib?" ask Haga whose consciousness has already begun to be full. He began to know that something was wrong in the forest.

"They want to bother us, Ga."

"They? Who do they mean?"

"The inhabitants of this forest. Amon's Followers. I'm sure Amon sent all his followers to harass us."

Haga took a deep breath, and she stared at the clock on her wrist. "This is my watch of death what, huh? The hell time, still this hour? What time is it, Bib? The feeling I slept at 06.30 was, the time is still this hour? I slept for a long time, right?"

Habibi watched the clock on his wrist. He frowned then showed it to Haga. "Same. Looks like our clock is just as dead."

"Huh? Seriously lo? How could he!" Haga started to panic. Not with Habibi. Although he looked calm, but in fact Habibi was most anxious about the current condition. 

"They deliberately outwitted us. By stopping time. So we don't know when the black hole time comes."

"So that means, they want us to miss that moment by stopping time?"

"Keep what we have to do. We don't even know what time it is."

"Please, Ga. I'm sure we'll realize by then. We use our feelings and instincts. Moreover, our intentions are good. Ask God for help! HE's gonna help us tonight."

Haga took a deep breath. He still seemed unsatisfied with Habibi's answer, but Habibi's words did have a point. Only, Haga was already impatient to wait for that time to arrive.

The rest that can only be fairly short, it was enough to replenish his energy that had reduced. Now Haga's eyes are sharp, and ready to stand guard tonight to wait when the magic door opens. Habibi has explained that the two of them can definitely feel the moment where the magic door opens, because they are connected to Amanda who is in it. Although Amanda is in the trap of Amon, but she still has the instinct to connect with the outside world. The human world.

The atmosphere of the forest is still crowded with natural terror deliberately made by Amon followers. Tonight was the night they were waiting for the most. After Amanda made it into the magical world, Amon's chance to be free grew. Amon's freedom has been greatly awaited by his followers. Because when Amon is free, the lives of demons and demons will be easier to disturb humans. And if that happens, then there will be chaos in human life. The world will be wracked with the terror of demons and demons that will be harder to stop.

Amon promised strength to each of his loyal followers and would help him while he was imprisoned. Amon, who has been imprisoned for thousands of years, cannot move easily in the human world. And with the help of his loyal followers, he was able to pass the action. Looking for the man he will make a collision, so that he can be free from that place. Until he finally found the man. It's all in Amanda. He had a pure and holy aura, which would be able to free Amon from all the bonds that had bound him all this time. 

Time passes so slowly. Habibi and Haga just spend time inside the tent. Because the terror of the creatures outside is still quite strong.

"Mom?" call Haga while watching the tents around them.

"Hm? What's?" sahut Habibi who was sitting while crossing his hands to the front of his chest. He was already in a closed eye position and his head lowered. Habibi began to be hit by drowsiness, but tried to hold as much as possible. Haga's call didn't make her move, only her mouth answered. He is in a comfortable position.

"Kok quit?" ask Haga and get Habibi to open her eyes. Habibi only realized that the atmosphere around them was quiet. The tent is in a calm position. The strange and horrifying voice coming from outside had also started to shut up. The mood became quiet.

The two men then looked at each other. Highlight the same eyes, which also showed a similar question in their minds. 'What's going on outside?'

That's all they want to know now.

Haga hints at Habibi to get out. Habibi nodded then opened the zipper that had been tightly closed since. The two of them finally came out of the tent. Once out, they were immediately greeted by the cold night air that felt bone-chilling. Habibi and Haga swept a glance around. The atmosphere was still dark, yet they saw nothing around.

"Where to, huh? It was so crowded!" said Haga who now walked forward a few steps. But not until he went any further, Habibi immediately pulled Haga's hand and made the two stand in place.

Habibi nodded slowly. "It's a trap!" habibi whispered.

"You mean?"

Habibi did not answer. He took his hand off Haga's wrist. Now Habibi actually turned the body with the position of the head between his legs. He looked around in an inverted position.

Just a few seconds he did that, Habibi instantly returned to his original position.

"Why? How are you doing that?" ask Haga curiously.

"Let's look around like I did earlier."

Haga was silent, looking thoughtful. But he immediately obeyed Habibi's words. Haga positioned her head between the legs, and stared at the forest around them upside down. Sontak Haga was surprised, just like Habibi's reaction earlier. He also returned to his original position. And now in front of them began to clear the appearance of other terrible creatures that seemed to line up around them. All kinds of demons are there. From small children, to old age, from those with little knowledge to those with high knowledge. They all just stood still, staring at Haga and Habibi who were also staring at them.

"Why did they show up anyway?" habibi asked in a whisper without taking his eyes off the creature.

"Well, it's time. They all showed up to greet his master."

"Amon?"

"Yes." Yeah."

Haga swallowed Saliva and began to tremble with fear. He did not expect that he would have to deal with this many refined beings.

"Keep what shall we do, Bib?"

"Come on!" take Habibi who immediately steps forward. But Haga, in a reflex motion pulled Habibi's shirt until he stopped walking.

"Where the hell is it?"

"We're going to Amon's."

"But how are they?" haga asked, looking at all the creatures in panic.

"Quiet down. They won't move a bit."

"Huh? Any time?"

Habibi did not answer Haga's words, he continued to walk casually past the creatures who were silent not at all. Seeing Habibi who was walking casually, Haga finally ran after her friend.

"Yes! How could they, they did that? What are they doing, Bib?"

"They again welcomed Ammon."

"Who? Is he free? So Manda ...."

"Yet. But in a minute." Habibi kept walking through the forest. The creatures standing near their tent were indeed not chasing. It even turned out that the creature was scattered throughout the forest. They just stood still, and stared blankly ahead.

Habibi moves fast, so does Haga. Eventually, they arrived at a large cave. By passing through the demons awaiting the resurrection of his master, Haga and Habibi continued to walk into the cave.

"Common, are you sure this is the place?" ask Haga.

"Try on rasain. Wear feeling. You can know."

Haga was silent for a moment, staring at Habibi who was walking ahead of him. Haha took a deep breath. Then back to Habibi.

The cave that they thought was small, apparently became noticeably big once they went inside. Although dominated by rocks, it does not make Haga or Habibi difficult to walk through it.

"Commun ... It's dark!" said Haga. He immediately turned on the flashlight that he deliberately carried in his pants pocket. Haga gave one to Habibi. Now their journey has become easier with that illumination.

They finally arrived in the middle of Goa. In front of them was a large well. Similar to a bucket well, but wider in diameter.

Habibi approached, Haga continued to follow him. They are now standing right by the well. As soon as the head looked down at the black hole below, the air from below seemed to hit their faces hard enough.

"Dad? Lo denger it?" ask Haga while looking around.

"What horrors?"

"voice. That's Amanda's voice! I'm sure!"

"What did he say?"

"Please" said Haga, staring at Habibi anxiously.

"Lo can sense where that sound is?"

"Hm? Em ... Here," point Haga to the well below them.

"Well, this is the gate."

"Lo sure? This gate?"

"Well, sure. He's down there, with Amanda, "pointing Habibi to the well below them.