BLUE MOON'S
CALCULATIONS

My curiosity in the forest did not disappear, taking my steps back and confirming everything. Today it was hotter and the usual sound was not heard. The forest that had previously looked ordinary, turned bigger and busier. The sounds of birds and wild animals sound like each other. There are no footpaths, only the weeds are visible almost covering the entire surface of the ground.

            The afternoon sunlight seemed to pierce through the leaves, illuminating the dark forest within. The atmosphere of the forest was not as scary as when I first came.I tied a red cloth to every tree I passed. As a sign if I get lost and forget the way back.

            “How?”

            A voice rang out breaking the calmness within the forest. Two men were standing and staring at something. One was wearing a baseball cap and the other was wearing a black sweater with a head covering. Their faces are invisible. I hid, watching what was going on

happen.

            “Nothing, it looks like he managed to escape.” The man in the hat answered.

            “Sials. We should have gotten something today. Why no trace at all.” The other man's voice.

            “Already, let's go back.” The man's heart.

            The two men walked away from the forest. After being convinced of their departure, I approached the place. There were pictures of circles and strange writing surrounding it on the ground. The clump around it also looks charred and withered. Like being exposed to heat or being burned by something.

            The air that had previously felt warm turned cold. The sunlight suddenly disappeared. The wind blew and flew a black feather. Feathers that look like they belong to a bird but are too big if they are owned by a bird. I went around the place, looking for something but there was nothing there.

*****

            Zeas.

            Wh why? Why did you go there?

            Nathan's? Ahhhhh. Just dreaming.

            The air coming in through the window was cold to my skin. The night is still clear and the moon is still shining perfectly. I don't know what's going on, but I feel like Nathan's coming to my side tonight.

*****

            Classes are finished faster today. The clock in my hand shows there's still plenty of time I have, before the next class starts. Aria has been away with Brian leaving me since class ended, while Mey and Elisha have not taken classes at all. No word from them.

            “You know? Yesterday I met Nathan.”

            Three girls were sitting on a chair in the garden I was passing by. They're talking about Nathan that I didn't see today.

            “Serious?” The other girl spoke.

            “Yes. He looks in pain. One of his arms is bleeding.” The girl answered. His round glasses were unable to cover the expression on his face.

            “So? No one helped him?”the last girl makes a sound.

            “There,” the girl smiled. He pointed to himself and smiled.

            I approached the three of them.

            “When? Where?” my spoken. The three of them looked surprised at me.

            “Who are you? What's your relationship with Nathan?” the girl looked at me sharply.

            “Nothing,” I smile. “I'm just curious.”

            The girl nodded. Unsuspecting and asking a lot, he immediately told me and explained everything. Nathan was taken to a hospital by him.

            “So how is it?” my spoken.

            “No know. When I went to see her, the nurse there said she was out.” Answer the girl

wistful. Perhaps his hopes of being able to talk to Nathan failed.

            I nodded at her words. I can't believe Nathan didn't tell me that.

*****

            “Nathan.” I'm yelling.

            From far away I followed him, and went into the forest. It wasn't too hot. The sunlight did not penetrate into the forest either. Nathan who was clearly seen before me suddenly disappeared. I walked straight into the woods, looking for Nathan's shadow. I can't see him anywhere.

            The forest felt wider, making me feel like I was walking around the same place. My head feels pulsating. The whole tree went in and around my head. The sounds of wild animals singing and piercing into my ears. I kept going, but my feet were getting heavier. Tired of getting into my body.

            “Zea watch out.” Nathan's voice shouted. Pulling body. A cliff, and I unconsciously walked straight towards it.

            “Nathan?” i stare at. I was already in his arms.

            Nathan looked at me anxiously. My body just fell silent, and did not move at all to refuse his embrace. My eyes shifted away from her gaze.

            “Zee,” Nathan's voice sounds vibrating. “You okay?”

            I just nodded. My lips won't open and speak. My eyes were filled with an amazing sight before me. Nathan took me flying so high up. A wing

a large golden red color was seen adorning his back. The flickering of the wings gave off a gust of wind that felt extremely strong. Green view is visible below. The vast forest turned into a beautiful green landscape. My eyes can look far behind that hill.

            “Zee?” nathan's voice woke me up from my daydream.

            My face and face are very close. Nathan's eyes had changed to red. Sunlight gave a sparkle to his body that looked more whitish.

            “Zee... Are you okay?” Nathan looked at me worried.

            “Ya” says. I looked at him and nodded my head. Nathan smiled and took me flying higher. Take me to the blue sky and through the clouds. A beautiful person who has not

I've ever imagined.

*****

            “You really want to know?” Nathan looked at me.

            I nodded my head. Convincing him who was currently sitting in front of me. After that scene I didn't believe in her figure. I want to know who he really is. My previous searches and suspicions about what happened in the forest did not give me satisfactory results.

            Nathan. “I hope you can trust me. You know about the immortal creatures?” Nathan looked at me. His face looks calm.

            “I'm one of them. Phoenixes. Legendary creatures that are long-lived and will always come back to life after death. I'm like that.” Nathan explained to me.

            I looked at him in confusion. Sighs my. Setting my heart beat that kept beating irregularly staring at the creature that was sitting before me right now.

            “I am an immortal being that has been around for thousands of years.” Nathan Said. He looked at me, a sight I could not understand.

            “So? How old are you really?” my many.

            Nathan smiled. “My age is the same as yours, but I've forgotten how many deaths I've passed to return to this age.”

            I looked at him silently. Still can't believe what's going on.

            “If you are truly immortal. Does death not touch you?” I looked at Nathan. His face was shocked to hear my question.

            Nathan shook his head. “Abadi doesn't mean I can't get hurt or die. There are several other causes that can make me die and will not come back to life.”

            “I am still confused and do not believe, there are beings other than humans in this world?” my many.

            Nathan sighed. “You should know Zee. Humans are not the only living creatures in the world. Me, and other creatures. We all continue to live side by side. You just don't realize that what you're meeting with isn't an ordinary human being. We are just trying to blend in and want to coexist.” Nathan explained to me. His eyes were staring at me. Ask for an understanding

            “Good.” I nodded towards him.

Nathan smiled.

            “Are you going to be okay after telling me this?” my many.

            “Ya.” Nathan nodded. “You are not a dangerous creature that I should fear. I trust you, Zee. You won't harm me.”

            “You don't trust me too much.” Ketus.

Nathan smiled, looking at me with confidence.