
The twilight in the sky of Swargadwipa on that day looks beautiful. Orange is combined with a blue and gray tinge of cloudiness that is not thick enough to rain, making anyone feel at ease looking at it, while calling their memory of something close and far away.
Jalu and Niken were alone in the tower of the fortress of the warrior settlement. Both of them enjoyed the twilight sky, while occasionally observing the new soldiers who were training hard. They must continue to exercise from dawn until noon, then continue in the afternoon until night.
“I miss sister Tari..how her fate is at this time.” said Niken slowly. He rested his head on Jalu's shoulder. A sense of warmth and comfort spread in his cold body, which made him forget about the cold itself.
“I'm sure, he's fine at the moment. It's just we don't know where he is. Buyung told me about what he heard from the teacher's explanation about the hole in the sky at that time. The teacher said that the hole was the door to another world. Only the gods can open it. Dance has the power of god, then she can open it.” Said Jalu. When it is very close to Niken, it always feels cool, like dry land watered by rain.
“According to Brother Jalu, how much longer will we be here?” ask Niken.
“You want to go somewhere?” ask Jalu.
“No brother Jalu, the only place I want to go is near you.” Said Niken. His cheeks were red, then he rubbed his head on Jalu's chest. “I just want to know, until when we will be here.”
“I don't know for sure, sister. Because, according to Patih uncle, there is a possibility of other kingdoms coming to attack. I hope that doesn't happen. If all the preparations to recover the situation and the kingdom's defense have been sorted out, maybe we can go see the teacher. I miss it there.” Said Jalu.
“News about the movement of the kingdom of Tira Yamani delivered by brother Buyung seems not to be underestimated. We don't know, but if they come to Mahabhumi, then the kingdom of Swargadwipa will be affected.” Said Niken.
“Adik's right. Said Patih uncle, if half the number of kingdoms in Mahabhumi united to fight the kingdom of Tira Yamani, the chance to win was slim. Meanwhile, we know that there are two camps of the kingdom alliance in Mahabhumi. I'm sure, one day there will be a big war.” Said Jalu.
“When this life will be tinged with peace.” Niken gazes deep into the horizon. In the future, the picture of the situation will continue to haunt the war. Life is moving forward, growing rapidly and at the same time providing more and more worries.
“Perhaps there will never be eternal peace.However, the gods sometimes fight. Who are we going to make role models?” Said Jalu.
“Hahaha, sister's right. Our role model is just our own life experience.” Said Niken. He breathed deeply. “Sister used to be familiar with princess Kumala?” ask Niken.
“Had been my little friend.” Said Jalu.
“She is very beautiful. I wonder why princess Kumala won't accept applications from the princes?” ask Niken. Jalu's heart rippled. He was worried that Niken knew that he had been betrothed to Kumala's daughter, at the request of the princess herself.
“Entahlah..” says Jalu.
“If I'm not around, will you be interested in princess Kumala?” ask Niken.
“Maybe..” Answer Plain hammer, “Aduh...” Jalu when Niken pinches her thigh hard, “why did you pinch me?” jalu asked grimacingly because Niken had not yet let go of the pinch.
“Why? Because I want to pinch big brother.” Said Niken. Jalu rubbed his thighs. The small ice grains on her thigh melted as Jalu radiated heat to the part of the thigh that was pinched by Niken until it froze.
“Adik don't be like that! Trust me, I won't be tempted by anyone.” Said Jalu.
“Kak Jalu was ever jealous?” ask Niken.
“Ya!” said Jalu.
“When?” ask Niken.
“When sister meets Pradipa before we move from the Red Moon lake.” Said Jalu.
“Hahaha, why are you jealous? My heart is always for you.” Said Niken.
“That time, where I knew who my sister loved. We haven't said anything, have we?” said Jalu.
“Didn't they have a long-term age dispute? Kak Anjani is older than Pradipa.” Said Jalu.
“Feelings never care about age.” Said Niken.
“How can you know that Pradipa put his heart to Anjani's sister?” ask Jalu curious.
“The man will always be curious about women who do not care about his good looks. Moreover, brother Anjani does not yet have a partner.” Said Niken.
“Did that guy ever tease you?” ask Jalu.
“Not directly. But I know he approached me as he accompanied my journey in search of Kak Jalu and sister Tari.” Said Niken.
“If my sister had never met me, would your sister be interested in Pradipa?” ask Jalu.
“Kakakan want to reply me?!” said Niken while pinching again Jalu's thigh.
“Aduh...adik cheated..why I should not be jealous..” said Jalu. Niken let go of the pinch. He put his head back on Jalu's shoulder.
“Kak Jalu...” says Niken
“Ya..” Reply Jalu
“Did sister ever think about..” Niken did not continue his words.
“What...” Jalu curious.
“Our future?” niken
“Always...” Reply Jam.
“How will we live life, one day later?” ask Niken.
“We're getting married. I'm not officially with my family. Or the two of us, making promises before the gods, with witnesses of the earth, sky, moon, stars, sun, and trees. Then we'll live in a quiet place, and we'll raise our children.” Said Jalu.
“Didn't you want to ask for the blessing of both parents Kak Jalu?” ask Niken.
“Sure I want to. But like I said, if they insist on rejecting our relationship, then I choose to go, with you.” Said Jalu.
“I'm worried brother, if my parents refuse me or never even approve of us both.” Said Niken.
“Nothing to worry about sister. Our lives, we are the ones who decide. I never denied my parents. But I'll dispute this one thing if they don't approve of our relationship.” Said Jalu.
“I entrust my way of life to you, Brother Jalu. As hard as it is, I will not give up, I will be with you in joy and sorrow.” Said Niken. He hugged his girlfriend tightly, as if he would never lose the fireman.
The twilight was over, the orange color in the sky changed with the dim light of the moon. Jalu's breath was a little hunting. Gently, he buried his lips on the lips of his lover. The sound of the sword and the cries of the soldiers who were still training in the field made the two realize that the time was not right for further things.
This is how the author if the idea of fighting is clogged.want to think of forms of fighting, uh the nongol dialogue of dating people.gpp yes friends...it's my way of sighing when the imagination is heavy and full, but it's unbreakable...
Always healthy, my friends, I believe the plague that is haunting us all at this time will soon pass. May we all always be given salvation. Amens.