The Heir of the Sea
Punishment For Baruna...

This afternoon Baruna visited a large land at the end of the city that he would build into a halfway house for children who did not have parents or relatives who would care for them.

Baruna did not call the place an orphanage, she preferred to call it just a halfway house because she hoped the child would only stop for a while to get a better future later.

The vast land that will be built will be a stopover for children regardless of nationality, religion, ethnicity or gender. Baruna also established a house of worship for every religious belief of the people of the country.

A famous lawyer in the country was seen with Baruna.

"All the letters are taken care of. Also land ownership in Kalimantan has been taken care of in your name. Some other assets are still in process. Also the money from your Papa account has been sorted out" explained Hilman Paris - a well-known lawyer is also a friend of Papa Avisa.

"Thank you" replied Baruna with a smile.

"You changed Avisa a lot. It's like looking at your different side. Whereas you were just a spoiled kid who didn't dare to do anything. Also never hang out with anyone" explained Hilman Paris who was surprised to see the change of his best friend's daughter who of course he knew since childhood.

"Everyone has a time to change Om" explained Baruna briefly. Although Hilman feels that the Avisa is now different from the one he recognizes , still Hilman feels it is much better because what Avisa is doing now helps many people who are deficient and need a helping hand.

"But honestly Om is happy. You're changing for the better. That's a good thing" Hilman told Paris in support of the girl beside him.

Baruna simply smiled in response to Hilman's words.

"Alright Om. I have to go somewhere else. Greetings to Aunt. Next time I will visit Auntie" said Baruna say goodbye .

"Yes already. Be careful on the road" Hilman said.

Baruna drove her car towards a shop that sold the fragrance of incense. He just realized the special incense of the Dragons had been exhausted.

Baruna entered the shop and was greeted warmly.

"Hi Avisa how are you. Long time no come" said the shop owner.

"Yes Ms. Just returned from Germany too" replied Baruna with a smile.

"Whatever? Fragrant incense again?" Ask the shop owner.

"Yes. As always Miss" said Baruna.

"Okey is. Just a moment" The shopkeeper immediately picked up the incense that Baruna used to buy.

Baruna saw some decorated statues in the shop. One of the Dragon statues caught Baruna's attention.

"That's new stuff coming in from China. He said the original natural stone that had carved his dragon. So made the same they form a real Dragon. Nice stone" explained the shop owner when he realized Baruna seemed to like the Naha statue.

"Sir, pack the Dragon statue. I want to" said Baruna without asking for a price.

"Okey my love" said the shopkeeper with a laugh.

"Ah yes actually Avisa what religion? " Ask the shop owner. He was indeed confused because he saw the figure of Avisa with a cross-faced bulle. But he liked the fragrance of incense as well as the statue of a god.

"Whatever our religion is important we always remember having God" Baruna replied ambiguously.

"Yes, really, too. Yes, all your stuff. 3,125,000 in total" said the store owner.

Baruna immediately took out her ATM card and paid for the item she bought.

"Thank you, Miss. I go first" said Baruna farewell.

"Either. Shop again often" said the store owner.

Baruna got into the car and put her groceries on the back seat of her car.

It made Baruna grow up without adhering to any religion. He did not understand because his parents could not explain anything to him either.

That night was full moon. Baruna's not going anywhere. He should be in his apartment. It's dangerous if he gets out of that place.

Snowy also appears human. Snowy's face implied anxiety.

"Do I need to use my power to hold him?" Asked the worried Snowy.

"No problem. I'm getting used to this" Baruna said, lighting a fragrant incense on top of a small brass. The scent of lotus invoked the entire apartment room.

Baruna sat cross-legged in the middle of the apartment room whose sofa he had removed attached to the apartment wall to make it wider.

Slowly the figure of Avisa changed back into the figure of Baruna. Baruna's body emitted a golden green light.

Just when the full moon showed itself with a bright light. The Dragons came out of Baruna's body.

Instantly Baruna felt weak. Yes, Baruna's human body is very weak. Only the existence of the Dragon strengthened the weak body. The entire Tattoo on his body seemed to disappear, it signified that the Dragons were not in Baruna's body.

Baruna tried to focus and stay meditated like she often did.

Before long 7 Dragons were one by one re-entering Baruna's body.

Some entered through Baruna's legs, hands, chest, back, and head.

Every Dragon possessed him at that moment Baruna would feel tremendous pain. His weak body should hold such a huge strength.

Baruna crashed when the last Dragon, Dragon Qiulong, entered Baruna's chest. Baruna spewed out a little fresh blood. Seeing that Snowy hurriedly gave warm water to Baruna.

"Slow down drink" Snowy said as he rubbed Baruna's back.

"Well.. Huh... Huh.... " Baruna gasping. Slowly the pain disappeared and his body came back strong and fresh. That was the price Baruna had to pay because her body had already been littered. So that every full moon he will get the punishment of pain.

If only Baruna was still holy then she would have been spared from that punishment. Only the Dragons still sided with him. So that he can still do what he wants but must carry out the pain every full moon.

"Can you stand up?" Snowy asked worriedly. How also Baruna is always good to Snowy it makes Snowy always was was was when Baruna was in pain due to his punishment.

"I'm fine" Baruna replied as she adjusted her breathing.

"Never go anywhere until after noon tomorrow. Your powers have not returned yet. Danger if you are attacked by other creatures" said Snowy who is very familiar with the condition of Baruna.

"thank you. I want to take a nap" replied Baruna then stepped inside her room.

Baruna's phone sounded. Seen an incoming call from Ethan.

"Why did he call me this night" said Baruna, looking at his phone ringing.

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Disclaimer: ALL STORIES - PLACES - CIRCUMSTANCES ARE MERE FICTION. WITHOUT REDUCING RESPECT TO ANYONE HOPE THIS WORK CAN ENTERTAIN FRIENDS.

- linalim