Swordsman Without Friends
Journey.
Two young elderly people were seen sitting relaxing on a bamboo hall on the terrace of a bamboo hut. a few slices of boiled yam and banana and a warm jug of fresh tea water accompanied them both.although this morning looked bright, but the air on the hillside where the two lived was cold.
One was an old old geezer, dressed in old patches like a rasp and gray-white-eyed like blind.The old man's age may have been ninety years. even though he looks skinny and frail but he is not a human being carelessly.because the nickname 'Gembel Sakti Mata Putih' in his cage can make the guts of the frontman silat evil flow.
In front of the Milky Way White Eyes sat cross-legged a young girl.His age might be five or sixteen years.he was none other than Srianah, a former pickpocket in the Sawon market of the late disciple Ki Suta, who had also been Pranacitra's closest traveling companion at the beginning of his wandering, before he was adopted by the Milky Way's White Eyes.
Although the two of them have not been wandering together for so long, but the closeness that is intertwined is very close, not unlike the brothers.Maybe the similarity of fate that makes the two can understand each other.
Srianah himself had just finished practicing silat and the powerful punch 'Pair of the Divine Circle' passed down by the teacher. although it had been training for quite a while but the cold air on the hill made it only a little sweaty.
''You still want to look for that crippled young man, Srianah, what if it turns out that he, no longer exists in this world.?'' asked the teacher to his female student.The girl was silent for a moment, the warm fresh tea water that had been set on the coconut shell glass became stuck in her drink.
''However, I must find him a teacher. If indeed Pranacitra's brother has died of his severe illness, at least I must find where his grave is..''
''Ooh is that so., then what if it turns out that the young man named Pranacitra has become a famous great person and already has a lover or family.?'' muttered the teacher half teasing Srianah. because the teenage girl red blushed the look on her face. somehow she became confused herself how to answer.
''Haa., ha., I can't believe the boy who gave me the boiled banana is now really growing up, so nervous and misbehaved when I asked about the young man his close friend..'' the laughter of Gembel Sakti Mata Putih broke the morning silence on the hillside.
''Aa., what do you mean teacher., I., I., do not understand what you just said. besides who is the wrong behavior.!'' srianah sewot's gerutu was mixed with shame.
''Hhm., even though my eyes can only see dimly but my heart and feelings are much more sensitive than others, you don't need to feel embarrassed or confused..''
''Now just answer honestly what if Pranacitra already has a family or lover of heart, your answer will determine whether you can give permission to go down to the outside world or not.!'' firmly Gembel Sakti Mata Putih.
Srianah choked. unconsciously she was silent.Truthfully this girl also did not know how to answer the question of the teacher. Almost three years with this old grandfather made her understand his nature. although the teacher loved him as much as his own grandson, never once dared to question every word and decision of this old man.
''Ka., if Pranacitra has a family or has a lover, I think it is better because there are people who take care of him. Of course I as his sister will also feel happy for him..''
''Also about her personal life, there is no relationship with me. I just want to make sure that she is okay.that's all.''S finally Srianah can also answer her teacher's questions.
These two people then just keep quiet while finishing the dishes. ''Hhm., in the end the time will come as well.you go clean up, later we continue this conversation again.'' said Gembel Sakti Mata Putih with a heavy sigh. although Srianah felt that the teacher was acting a bit strange, but she did not dare to ask a lot. After making a salute the girl immediately headed to the back of the hut to take a bath.
''But what worries me is the heart of this girl who is so pure and affectionate.I'm afraid she can't accept something bad reality that happened beyond her expectations..'' inner blind grandfather, after thinking long enough, he finally made a decision.
Srianah returned to the front porch of the hut. now she looks sweeter and more attractive. after bathing the girl had briefly set herself in her hut. his clothes remained light blue with loose trousers in dark blue.There the teacher was no longer in place.even a bundle of cloth and letters from leaf leaf leaf leaf leaf lontar seen above the bamboo hall.
In addition there is a short distilled bar that only has four holes made of purple marble beside a bundle of cloth that may contain clothes and some money.The girl's feelings immediately become restless.
''Muridku Srianah., today I allow you to go down the hill so that you can do what you have always wanted..''
''Although our relationship is a teacher and a student, but in the depths of the heart of this blind old man you are already like my own grandson.My message is to take care of yourself as best you can because of the bad guys, my message is to keep you as good as possible, the cunning and hypocrites out there are countless..''
''Regarding Pranacitra., you must be steadfast and be able to accept if something bad happens to him. I do not know what feelings are really in your heart about that young man. whatever happens in the future you must stay strong to continue your life..''
The writing on the palm leaves was ugly and rough, but to Srianah every word there was like a carving that had written his heart. The dried leaves were now wet with tears.
Srianah fell hard, even though she wanted to leave this place but she would not have the heart to leave the teacher.The sadness of her heart made her think to undo the intention to go down to the outside world. his life together with the teacher on the hill is also quite pleasant, but now everything has happened. Srianah knew it was impossible to look for her teacher again. After wiping away her tears she prostrated three times in front of the door of the hut. with a steady step he left the place.
From the top of a big, lush tree, an old beggar was sitting leaning against the branch of the tree, though his eyes were blind, but every movement of the disciple could not escape his mind. Gembel Sakti Mata Putih knows very well the nature of the student. if he told him to go down the hill not necessarily he will immediately obey although clearly there is a desire in his heart. srianah's respect and affection for her teacher may make her choose to stay here.
''If the time has come, the one who leaves must still go. I guess the child has become a teenage girl who needs life experience.hmm., after all., are young people today indeed faster growing up.?'' the old man laughed loudly.
The day was already approaching dusk when a girl in light blue clothes carrying a bundle of cloth entered the entrance of a village.The face of this girl is not clearly visible because it is covered in a bamboo caping. a short purple flute tucked behind her slender waist.
Just now the young girl who was indeed the Srianah was about to enter the door of a food stall, from the end of the road suddenly appeared a group of horsemen with two freight carts all wearing yellow uniforms with embroidered head of an eagle and armed with a sword on his waist.
With the rude attitude of the people who were of his character and appearance from the group of escorts the goods came down from the horse's back and rushed into the stall. in an instant the entire table of only three was filled. Some members had to stand outside while guarding the control items.
Although hungry but Srianah prefers to continue his journey when passing the horse carriage was seen by two flags stuck in front of the horse carriage. a large yellow flag embroidered the head of an eagle with the inscription of the 'Mighty Eagle' goods escort group'.
While the flag on the left side and somewhat sheltered is smaller, jet black with a picture of the door of an archway against the background of a full moon covered in blood.!