Batari Word
Promise of oath and embers of fire
The pulse beats and the heart beats. In the middle of it all the bowed heads were embarrassed to make a confession to my apology to loved ones for removing the inheritance of the Maheswara family. The hand shook again a sign of heart fear that was not clear what kind of answer would be given to me.. With a slight stealing look was the dissatisfaction on their faces right now that was looking at me. On this sunny morning, ventured to the residence of Mahapatih Danudara and before Atma did what he said and promised me, I don't want to start this sacred thread in a lie that seems beautiful but tucked away in disappointment..
Awakening to my stupid behavior, a pair of legs also walked towards me making myself more afraid to be embarrassed even more to stand firmly staring at the faces of those who will be my other parents who are part of my life. The closer I walked, the more I felt trembling even to breathe it was hard to do. The outcry that led to me, as if resigned to the fate that will befall me if their frustration is bestowed by punishing me at this time. Yet apparently...
“ Thank goodness ananda Kemuning you're fine.. What will we say to your father if you come home later if something happens to you.”
Said Queen Ayu Bahuwati, Atma's mother who embraced kemuning tightly
“ Why did you keep it a secret when you found out about it all?”
Said Mahapatih Danudara who stared kemuning full of worry
“ Ma.. Pardon ananda.and forgive me for the audacity to ask, did Mahapatih and Raden Ayu not feel angry at me?”
Kemuning tried to set the distance with Raden Ayu and looked at her
“ The item is indeed a precious treasure for our family. But it is not worth the life that will be sacrificed, especially to you kemuning.”
“ That's what I told her mother.. Ayahandas.. But, he still doesn't believe me!”
Atma who arrived entered the room, paid his respects to his parents and walked past the camp with a little annoyed sitting next to his father
“ Sit kemuning. Tell me, what do you know about those Forest Looters?”
Said Mahapatih Danudara followed by Raden Ayu who also sat back
“ Gusti Mahapatih, Their location is right in the northern Forest leads to approach the south sea coast which is also not far from the dock.”
Say it with a little bowing his head
“ WHAT?! It is only fitting that they easily obtain war equipment easily!”
Mahapatih Danudara was upset by clenching his hand
“ My husband's brother.. Say if you send a knight army there, will Patih Andaru be saved?”
Said Raden Ayu who worried about the condition of the mother kemuning weakened
“ Mother, they are special forces trained by the palace. It is not that easy if we want to attack because they managed to increase the number of his troops!”
Atma who was irritated by slightly lowered her head
“ Their entrance gate is only in the form of 2 pieces of large Banyan Trees, Gusti will know that if Gusti saw 2 pieces of statues and small Temples that used them for traditional ceremonies.”
He tries to explain back
“ You must ask the decision of Gusti Agung Ratu first kemuning before acting. You know it isn't, because you're a Prabu Stira?!”
Say Mahapatih to kemuning
“ And do not be too rash, Kemuning anyhow you are a woman.”
Said Raden Ayu who was staring worriedly
“ Well, Gusti Mahapatih, Gusti Raden ayu, then understand.. But Gusti, they suggested to come at midnight if you want to go there. Because at that time they were always drunk after dinner and sometimes even unconscious because of liquor.”
“ Good. Looks like we have a crack. Father, can you leave this task to me?”
Said Atma who stood straight in front of her father
“ Sure. Prepare everything well and planned.”
Bending her head to her father, Atma looked seriously at me and nodded her head as if to say *Trust me. Your father will be fine and everything will go well. Seeing such an Atma expression on me, it finally made me smile and bow down trying to keep our eyes off because it was in front of the old man who was considered great.. Finished with this talk, Atma thoughtlessly told us to get ready for the palace without telling us what he meant..
But only this time I saw Mahapatih Danudara and Raden Ayu Bhanuwati directly obey Atma's orders and immediately drove by his horse carriage to the palace. Question after question was swirled in my head, if it was just a wedding vow, I think it is enough to be attended only by loved ones and there is no need to get to the palace and involve the Great Gusti of the King and Queen in this matter.. Or, will Atma tell all his plans to Gusti the Great King and Queen?
Arriving at the palace we saw the mother accompanied by Pureswari and Caka was late and smiled at me, even some Ministers and Abdi palace was present and was sitting in the main room of the throne, he said, even Diajeng was present at this time. But why are both Atma, Mahapatih Danudara and Gusti Agung the King and Queen still unseen? The heart is pounding again and the mother tries to find out about what is happening now, until finally...
“ THE GREAT WRESTLE OF THE KING AND QUEEN ENTERS THE THRONE OF PALACE”
Say one of the guards in front of the gate of the throne hall
It is seen that Atma and Mahapatih Danudara walked behind them so gallantly and firmly and then sat right under Gusti Agung Raja and Queen. The sight of Gusti Queen looking at me with a smile as if feeling proud of me even though I do not know what so makes Gusti Agung smile at me at this time.
“ Looks like I was fooled by getting false information that almost harmed the kingdom. Therefore with this, I decided to conduct an inspection with Mahapatih Danudara and put Admiral Bhattara Atma as the command leader of the frontline war forces.”
Decide the King firmly
“ I also authorize Prabu Stira to lead an army of brave men and women, when he needs it without asking for my approval first.”
Decide the Queen firmly
“ MAY THE GREAT WRESTLE OF THE KING AND QUEEN ALWAYS BE IN BERKAHI”
Speak to all who are in the throne room by bending their bodies
“ There is also Rangasa Dhayaka (Pair of future husband and wife who is allowed to do marriage in the palace on the blessing of the King and Queen) that I announced earlier, which I will be, will hold a wedding vow before their wedding takes place in front of all of us.”
Said the Queen staring at Atma
“ THE STATUTE OF GUSTI AGUNG WILL NOT BE DENIED”
Speak to all who are in the throne room by bending their bodies
The wedding vows.. In palace? What is on Atma's mind? By making this vow is tantamount to not being allowed to marry anyone back for the rest of his life. It does not matter whether one of the couples died on the battlefield before the wedding or the separation of the two partners because they finally felt there was no match, so the couple was not allowed to marry anyone back with anyone because of the oath they took inside the palace.
Many consider these wedding vows too dangerous for extended families and for their descendants so they prefer not to do this wedding vow. But, why Atma who knows this, dare to take a big risk like this even looks Mahapatih Danudara and Raden Ayu Bhanuwati also supported by smiling at him. Awakened by the presence of the woman who arrived sitting not far from my place, it looks sharp and also looks so happy with the decision taken by Atma at this time.
Atma stretched out one of her hands towards Diajeng and Kemuning
The two hands that were clenched with their heads bowed were finally what I could do. The Rangasa Dhayaka in question is Atma and Diajeng, not me or any other woman who will accompany Atma.. Increasingly bowed by accepting the Titah, I tried to gradually move back and allow Diajeng to come forward to stand before Atma. Unable to watch for longer, I turned my gaze away from what would be another heart wound that would torment me.
But suddenly everyone voiced in a tone as if surprised and realized their gazes were looking at me who was still trying to lower my head. It felt like Pureswari was gently touching my back as if telling me to straighten my head and see clearly what was in front of me.. With courage, I raised my head up and it was clear that Atma was extending her hand to me..
“ Ap.. What the hell are you doing? Diajeng is there.”
Kemuning gave a surprised look and directed his eyes at where Atma had previously stood
“ Diajeng?”
Said Atma who looked confused by still extending her hand to kemunun
“ Atma stops doing silly things right now you are in front of Gusti Agung!”
“ Do I look like I'm joking?”
Atma still stretched out her hand and stared into the deep yellowness
Seen from a distance Diajeng was very angry and felt humiliated. Diajeng's gaze pierced me as if he wanted to kill me right now. Being aware of the position of Diajeng who stood alone with Atma who left him and walked towards me, made me feel confused because I was trying to understand the current feelings of Diajeng.. But considering all the things he had done at this time as well as Atma who was staring waiting for an answer from me, finally I decided to accept the helping hand to stand up and walk towards the Central Hall of the Throne where the Great Wrestling King and Queen could see us clearly.
“ Atma, what are you doing?”
Said Diajeng who walked over to Atma and was upset
“ From the beginning I warned you not to go any further. Also, Diajeng.. My job in place of your brother paid off already.”
“ NOT ATMA! NAY! You can't do this to me.. Me, me..”
“ Stop Diajeng. From the beginning you also knew only kemuning was in my heart. Moreover, you lied to the Great Gusti of the King and Queen by delivering untrue news.”
Hearing that Diajeng looked surprised by what Atma said. Walking backwards, Diajeng lowered his head and looked towards the Great Gusti of the King and Queen who were looking at him with an angry look but tried to hold him back. It seems that Atma spoke for a moment before heading here and explained the request of Diajeng to Gusti the Great King and Queen. Seeing trying to hold back his emotions, the frightened Diajeng lowered his body and walked in half running leaving the middle Hall of the Throne and the core event began.
“ WITH THIS, I AM ATMA MAHESWARA. A BHATTARA ADMIRAL, MADE A VOW OF MARRIAGE WITH PRABU STIRA NAMED DYAH KEMUNING THAT I WOULD MARRY HIM WHEN ALL DUTIES WERE FULFILLED. THIS PROMISE OF OATH I WILL EMBED ON THE SACRED STONE.”
The Atma touches a sacred stone in front of him that is commonly used in the Customary Ceremony
“ 1 STEP 2 HEARTS. HOPE YOU ARE IN BERKAHI”
Speak to all who are in the throne room by bending their bodies
“ With this, we bless you Rangasa Dhayaka.. Immediately marry and give birth to offspring who will serve the family and the palace later.”
The King looked at Atma and then
“ I also bless you guys hopefully forever. Take care of your honor and respect each other.”
Said the Queen with a smile to Atma and kemuning
“ MAY THE GREAT WRESTLE OF THE KING AND QUEEN ALWAYS BE IN BERKAHI”
Said Atma and Kemuning who subdued his body
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At dusk towards night, the event was finished with the closing of the dinner, which I felt something bad was bound to happen. I don't know why my heart is not calm. The return of the family members who left the palace with Atma and Caka who were still together with Mahapatih Danudara and Gusti Agung Raja was seen walking back towards the Throne Hall.. Now it is only Pureswari and I who are ready to ride a horse to return home to Bale Kedaman. Dusk was eaten by the thick of the night where the atmosphere was very quiet with the absence of Ayahanda.. How is Ayahanda? How much longer will I have to wait to save her.
Walking around the backyard, the legs came to a halt when there was the sound of screaming and people who sounded like running around and looking so panicked as if something bad was happening. Feet also ran towards the entrance gate where visible smoke with orange red color from the blaze that looks fierce. Awakened to my cottage that was there, without thinking long I immediately returned to bring my horse brat as quickly as possible to the cottage that became the shelter of the women and children.
“ FIRE SPREAD!! FIRE SPREADING!!”
Said a resident who tried to bring a pitcher of water alternately spitting towards the building hut
“ Wait, what happened?”
Talk to one of the residents
“ Gusti Raden Rara, I saw several men on horseback running from the cottage and did not wait long for the fire to spread quickly.”
Said a citizen who subdued his body trying to explain
“ Sorry, give that water jug to me!”
Kemuning who took a pitcher filled with water from the residents and poured all over his body until drenched
Running through the defense of the fire fence that began to strike the entrance border, the, it seemed that the flames were devouring all of them so quickly that I did not even know what I was seeing right now before me that was blocked by the stifling black dust smoke to breathe.. Braving myself by kicking the entrance gate, I finally saw such a heart-wrenching sight.. All the middle-aged women were already lying lifeless with wounds around their stomachs and necks.. Back view was shifted on the barn where there are babies and also children lying lifeless.. Almost losing his mind but trying to hold it, it dawned on Abdi and also Dayang who are loyal to guard my cottage which also looks lifeless with other women.
“ No.. What's.. What happened to you guys..? Who could do all this..? Moreover, what is the fault of all of you.?”
Dismissed like a statue in the middle of a lifeless body with a fire that continues to burn
Now I know that all life will be meaningless when the desire for power is not included with the ability of the heart to measure the level of humanity contained in each of us. The sweat sees all this by remembering their smiles and struggles for survival, why is it that this heart is slashed like thousands of knives thrown at me. Laughter of the child who ran around, now I can no longer see.. A thank-you note with a bowed body that respects me, I don't deserve it. The shaking hands and teary eyes were no longer able to stand in the middle of the wind that made the flames devour this place even more..
“ YELLOW!! YOU WHERE?! YELLOW!!”
Said Atma who also hit the fire and barged inside
“ ATMA, KEMUNING IS INSIDE NEAR BARN!!”
Caka who shouted by climbing up the roof of the cottage
There was a voice calling my name at this moment.. Do I still have the right to avenge this heartache and vengeance?