TRIBAL SABUNG
Chapters. 25 - WIB Academy -
Three years later…
Time goes by so fast, for the last three years the sky is preoccupied with the lessons of being the heir to the Sanjaya family. From sunrise until nightfall. The thick books of history, mathematics, physics, chemistry and other subjects have become everyday friends of Heaven. Especially books about various tribes in Indonesia.
The sky stared at his reflection in front of the standing mirror, making sure there was nothing wrong with his clothes. Why does he care about appearance? because today is a big day, an important day, where Heaven will take the entrance exam of the academy.
“Young Master, there is nothing wrong with your appearance.”
Ningsih finally spoke after remaining silent for twenty minutes staring at her master busy in the mirror. “You look great! no need to be that golden, we all know that you must have graduated with the best grades!”
“Thank you,” said The sky is a little blushing.
“But how else, it's about the entrance exam of the Academy of the Western Indonesia Region! All the children who had raised up the Blood Tribe, must have dreamed of being able to enter there. Because the academy is one of the three largest academies in Indonesia. And if I manage to graduate from there, the chances of me being accepted into Noah's Ark University are even higher!”
Ningsih was undaunted and kept up her professional smile. When in one breath, the sky blabbed at length.
“Academy of West Indonesia Region, or commonly known as WIB it always produces great alumni and famous in the world between tribes! one of them is Benjamin, champion of the Betawi Tribe and World Cup winner three years ago!”
Ningsih's originally soft black bead now turned sharp. The young lady walked over to her master. Then a short bow, asking for permission before he pulled up Sky's arm to leave the room immediately. The thirteen-year-old teenager was according to his servant, while he was still engrossed in recounting the achievements of the West Indonesia Regional Academy.
“Finally ale down too, already beta waitin from earlier!”
In front of the black sedan car, Ivano stood up while putting his hands into his pants pocket. The ambon boy is now growing up to be a tall teenager with good body muscles. Her curly black hair she trimmed neatly, and her black skin also gave off a sweet impression.
“Sorry, sorry, I was too engrossed in talking about the academy with Mbak Ningsih!” The sky immediately descended the small steps and approached Ivano.
For a moment Heaven watched closely his closest friend, he then clucked slowly. “Kok can our height be much different? I'm only up to your ears, even though our training portion is the same.”
Ivano grinned wide, “Your fate has been short!”
“Oh, quiet!” murmuring the sky softly, then hit the arm of Ivano who had been widened because he was satisfied to mock his best friend.
“For children!” Fuji came out of the house and immediately approached the teenagers who were about to go for the entrance test. “How are you two? are you guys nervous?”
“Customized, Aunt.” Ivano answered casually while poking the shoulder.
The sky immediately hit Ivano's back, gesturing through the gaze of the eyes. As a result, the teenager stood upright, bowed briefly and answered Fuji more politely.
“Thank you for Aunt's attention. My condition is very good until I feel I can take the stars for Aunt.”, Ivano said as he glanced at the sky with a mocking smile.
Fuji laughed crisply at Ivano's joke. The fifty-year-old woman stroked the Sky's head. He gave a brief peck on his son's forehead, wishing him all the best.
“Hopefully succeed, Sky. Prayers mom and dad with you, son!”
A red tinge bloomed on both cheeks of the Sky. She hugged Fuji tightly, saying thanks. Then a foolish idea suddenly came to mind. The sky immediately whispered to Fuji and the woman nodded in agreement.
“Ano, come, son!” Call Fuji to Ivano who is busy with his phone.
The teenager said he approached Fuji and Heaven. After standing a distance of one tile, Fuji gives a brief peck on the forehead. The Ambon teenager suddenly rounded his eyes, his usual flat face now changed wrong behavior.
“May you both pass! spirit!” Fuji raised both hands while clenching fists.
*
“By the way, you kept your promise not to touch alcohol during these three months. Good work, Ano!” praise the Sky with a wide grin.
Ivano snorted softly, one of his hands propped up by his chin. “Beta is unlikely to miss this golden opportunity. Thank you, thanks to ale who has persuaded Mr. Regi to give beta this golden opportunity!”
“Sama-sama. I hope that after we successfully pass this exam, you still do not touch alcohol!”
Hearing Sky's expectation, the ambon teenager smiled obliquely. “Wah, if it's beta seng guarantee.”
“Ck, come! maintaining health is the first rule as champion–”
“–If we cannot take care of our own health, how can we win against them in top condition?” Ivano first cut and finished the Sky sentence.
The blue-eyed teenager squinted, annoyed. Ivano rolled his eyes, paled.
“You're even prettier than Mr. Endang. Beta cannot be this, cannot be that, this champion, that champion. Why is Ale so obsessed with being a champion? after all, without winning the World Tribal Cup Tournament, you are the heir to the Nusantara Union. The son of Regi Sanjaya, the richest man in Indonesia. Your life will obviously be fine, without having to work hard like me.”
Well, this time the sky managed to be stunned by the words of Ivano. His sky blue bead looked sad, he lowered his head and fell silent. Seeing his best friend suddenly quiet like that, Ivano so not happy.
“There is a promise I want to keep,” Sky said after a moment of silence.
Ivano remained silent, letting the Sky continue his words. The blue-eyed teenager finally returned the gaze of Ivano who had been watching him since.
“We promise to meet again in the World Tribal Cup Tournament. Therefore, I try not to be left behind. I want to meet him again, and see him dumbfounded by my development.” The sky scratched his already reddened cheeks.
“Sorry to have involved you in my personal feelings. I'm too happy to have a friend like you. Moreover, our goal is the same, join the Akbar Tournament, obviously I can't help but get excited, right?”
Ivano fell silent, staring at the timid whimper of Heaven. Damn, this teenager in front of him was always able to talk such embarrassing things casually. Inevitably, he was also embarrassed. Half of his heart followed happily, for Heaven saw him without distinguishing their social status, treating him as a friend.
“Ck, beta bristle to stand up!” mocked Ivano while showing his hand. “Don't blame beta, if it turns out that it will not be the winner ale, but beta!”
Sky grinning wide, “Keep dreaming, Ano!”
After an hour drive, finally the sedan car pulled over in front of the entrance gate of the West Indonesia Regional Academy. The sky and Ivano stood staring at the grandeur and magnitude of the entrance gate of the elite school. After having exchanged looks and solidified determination, the two stepped up, ready to climb each rung to the test room held.
*
The exam place is divided into four parts, namely; room A, Room B, Room C, and Room D. Each room can accommodate around 100 participants, so the total entrance examination participants of this Academy reached 400 candidates.
It just so happens that Sky and Ivano are in the same room, which is Room B. The exam is located in the western part of the academy building. Room A is located in the south, Room C in the North, and the last room is in the east.
Room D is in the eastern part of it, on average is a child trying to get a scholarship. Among the group of teenagers who were tense in the face of the test, there was a girl with mature brown skin, short shoulder-length hair and brownish-black eyes. He wears a black batik-patterned bandana that covers his wide forehead. Long-sleeved shirts and black trousers.
Meanwhile, in Room A in the south, several children who had gathered suddenly stepped away from the road. That was because a black-haired teenager walked past them confidently. Two of his friends walked in the back while giving sharp glances at the other children.
Continues…