DRAGON CARVED JADE BRACELET
EPISODE 259: MELIAN'S MARRIAGE

    Pancur hamlet looks arid. The dried leaves that fall pile up on the side of the road. Many branches also fell. Many trees have no leaves at all. Even the grass was dry. Pancur hamlet looks arid. At that time the hamlet of Pancur was experiencing drought. Pancur hamlet is experiencing a long drought disaster. There was not a drop of water, so the village really looked like a very dry village. The plants are almost extinct, there are no green-green leaves. The ground also looks cracked because it is so dry. The flying dust covered everything in the hamlet. Everything has dried up.

    Of course, this drought has a very large effect on community life, especially in rural areas that live from agriculture. There are a lot of dead plants. They can not harvest agricultural products, even planting is no longer possible to do. Because there is no water at all. And the land in the village was already gaping because of the dryness of the village. Many animals have died because they could not eat or drink.

    The once prosperous hamlet, has now turned into a hamlet that is very difficult for food, very difficult to live. Even for drinking alone, they were very difficult to get water. At that time, all the springs were dead. No more running water, no more dripping water. There are only tears that wet their cheeks, because it is so sad to mourn the life experienced by the people of Pancur Hamlet.

    Irul along with Melian who came together accompanied by four bikers who joined each other, began to enter Pancur Hamlet. Of course Melian immediately saw the sadness of the village. Melian immediately saw the condition of the village which was very alarming. At least, Pancur Hamlet has more than a year not received raindrops. And maybe also, in the morning there will be no dew attached to the hamlet.

    That is the picture of the drought experienced by the people of Pancur Hamlet. Melian observes it all as a catastrophe. And suddenly, when passing in Pancur Hamlet, on the road there is a slight climb, Melian told Irul to stop the bike.

    "Mas Irul .., try to stop for a while" said Melian who told Irul to stop the bike.

    "What's up, Melian?" asked Irul who had stopped his bike on the side of the road. And of course, finally the two bikes in front of him also stopped because they knew, the guest he invited, the person he hoped could help was suddenly stopped at the beginning of his village. There must be something they saw.

    After getting off the motorbike, Melian went to the side of the road, observing the village he came to. Melian immediately tried to climb onto the rather high ground that was on the side of the road. He looked to the right and to the left to see the condition of the village. From the mound of land, Melian could see all over. Look to the right and to the left. I don't know what Melian saw, but he felt something strange. Something felt by him. There was a sign that he felt. Especially if it wasn't her jade bracelet that shook on her arm. The dragon-carved jade bracelet worn by Melian suddenly trembled strongly. As if to signal to Melian something will bother him. Then Melian looked up at the hill which was also arid. On top of that hill was a big rock. The rock that hangs over the hill, the stone that will be rolled, will roll if touched by human hands.

    Strange indeed, the enormous stone, a stone the size of three buffalo, stuck just above the hill and did not roll down. The stone is called the Hanging Stone. Yes, because the stone when viewed from below, when witnessed from the hamlet of Pancur, as if the stone is indeed hanging in the clouds.

    Melian watched as there was something strange about the stone. But Melian did not move to the place where the stone depends. But he came down, will continue the journey first, although actually Melian felt in the stone there was something strange, which had disrupted the jade bracelet worn by Melian.

     "Come, Mas Irul .., we walk again" said Melian who had climbed into the bollard of a motorcycle driven by Irul.

    Irul immediately turned on his motorbike engine, again leaving to follow two people driving in front of him, who shook two more people. Yes, the three motorcycles went straight to the village hall of Dusun Pancur. Of course Melian and Irul will already be welcomed by the elders of Pancur Hamlet who have gathered in the village hall.

    Not long ago, the three motorcycles had turned and entered the courtyard of the village hall. And after arriving at the village hall, the four people who joined the piggy bank headed straight to the pendopo. In the village hall pendopo there are already several people sitting cross-legged. And when Irul and Melian, who then followed the four people who had entered first, when Melian and Irul entered the pendopo, everyone stood up, everyone greeted Irul, everyone was crying out to Melian. Even they were on kissing Irul's tang, and there were even those who worshipped Irul.

    There was something strange done by the elders of the village. They consider Irul like a magic shaman who will help them, helping the residents of Pancur Village.

    "Monggos, Mbah .... Please sit here, Mbah .... Welcome to our hamlet." said one of the village elders who called Irul with the words "Mbah", meaning an old man.

    Of course Irul is so clumsy and embarrassed. He was too young, but was called Mbah.

    "Frankly, Mbah .., we are very grateful with the arrival of Sewba to our place. Frankly, Mbak .., our hamlet is experiencing a disaster like Mbah saw earlier. Our village is experiencing drought. Everything is dry, even our hearts are now also dry and arid because they do not get dewdrops that can cool our lives. Therefore, we ask for forgiveness to Simbah, if we have dared to trouble Simbah. We deliberately want to ask for help to Simbah, please help Sumpah to help us, so that Simbah helps us, so that Simbah can parse the problems faced by the residents of Pancur Hamlet, this is, it was a drought that we had experienced for more than a year. Please guide from Simbah ..." so said the people who were in the pendopo, said the customary leaders, said village elders, said, maybe even there are smart people who are recognized by the villagers as shamans in that place.

    But that was all a request from them. Irul who is young and called "Mbah" is actually very uncomfortable to hear in his ears, very unable to hear the words of the call, because he is certainly still a young person who has not had any experience, even according to the village elders who consider Irul as a shaman, as a psychic, as a person who can solve the problems faced by the villagers of Pancur Hamlet.

    "Sorry gentlemen, sorry elders, and everything, please excuse me, I am not called "Waste". I am young, I am only 40 years old. So don't call me Mbah. I'm ashamed" said Irul who certainly felt he did not deserve to hold such a title.

    "Well, keep ..., what do we call you, Mbah?" said one of the elders of the village.

    "Call me "Mas Irul" or "Dik Irul" like that, I'd rather because I'm too young, sir." so sahur irul.

    "Young by age, Mas irul .... But for us, this Mas Irul is very old enough in understanding things related to the invisible. Of course Mas Irul better understand and better understand what really happened in our hamlet, what exactly happened to our hamlet" said the village elder.

    A moment later, after a little conversation, an old woman entered the pendopo, carrying a tray of drinks and food, which of course it will be served to Irul and Melian.

    "Monggo, drinks .... Please drink to quench your thirst for a moment. Sorry, we are having water difficulties. So we can't offer anything." said the woman who was one of the wives of the village elders.

    "Thank you, Ma'am .... Don't bother .... We here don't have to be respected like this. Let's just say we are ordinary people, ordinary village warega." so said Irul who is certainly very hesitant when receiving a drink treat, because he knew that the condition in the village was having trouble finding water.

    "Den Mas Irul .... Immediately I said, frankly we ask to be helped to solve the problem in our village. If there is a condition, whatever the condition, we are ready to implement it." said the village elder, who certainly wants the drought problem in his village can be overcome immediately.

    Of course Irul is confused. He doesn't know what to do. Even Irul himself did not know the cause of the drought that occurred in the Pancur hamlet.

    But suddenly, Melian brought her mouth closer to Irul's ear. He whispered something in Irul's ear. What is certainly a whisper is a proposal submitted by Melian to try to parse the problems that are happening in Pancur Hamlet.

    "Huh ...?! How is that ...?" Irul was shocked by the words that Melian whispered.

    "Yes, Mas Irul ..." - Melian.

    "But ....?!" Irul seemed scared.

    "We'll try it .." said Melian.

    "I'm afraid, Melian ..." said Irul.

    "I'm sorry, gentlemen .... Allow us to see this village for a moment. I'm the same Mas Irul want to go up to the hill first." Melian suddenly asked permission to go with Irul, on the grounds of wanting to see the situation in the village.

    "Oh, yes .... Please ..." said the village elder, who certainly gave permission.

    "Do we need to transfer ...?" ask someone who is there.

    "It doesn't matter, sir .... We have to look at each other." said Melian who immediately stood up and pulled Irul's hand. Take Irul out.

    Irul according to. Because there was something he had to talk about together. Yes, Irul was riding his motorcycle, piggybacking Melian, and straight down the village road. Finally, Melian asked Irul to stop his motorbike in the highest visible area of the village.

    "Melian ..., how strange are your conditions ...?!" ask Irul to Melian.

    "Mas Irul remember when we fought the warrior of the Yellow River?" ask Melian to Irul.

    "Yes .., remember .... Why is it ...?" ask Irul to Melian.

    "Mas Irul, at that time I was defeated by the strange Woman of the Yellow River. But when I accidentally fell and hit Mas Irul, when it caused us to kiss, it turned out to be an extraordinary power. That we can finally defeat the Yellow River warrior" said Melian who certainly reminded Irul when fighting the swordsman of the Yellow River.

    Irul. Irul daydreams. His mind recalled the events at the top of the hill, when Melian would be kidnapped by the swordsman from the Yellow River. Yes, Irul remembered the event. At that time, the two of them had accidentally kissed. But was it really that it caused the appearance of a powerful force on Irul and Melian's body?

    "Mas Irul's .... On that hill, where the big rock hangs it, there is an evil force that wants to destroy the hamlet of Pancur. It's a giant snake. The power that the giant snake possessed was enormous. The snake that has closed all the water sources around this Pancur hamlet. To restore the spring water that has been blocked by the giant snake, there must be someone who can defeat the evil power of the snake. Maybe we can't stand up to it. But with our kiss, maybe we can beat him" Melian explained to Irul.

    Irul heard Melian's words. Surely that's a very heavy condition. Because Irul could not want to do an act that was forbidden by religion. And certainly could not have done that shit to Melian.

    "I can't stand it, Melian .... Because you are not my wife" said Irul who tried to refuse.

    "Then make me your wife, Mas Irul .." said Melian.

    "But Melian ...." Irul.

    "We must help the residents of Pancur Village, Mas Irul .... We owe them. They saved us once, Mas .." said Melian who seemed to force Irul.

    "Are you going to kill me, Melian ...?" irul asked Melian, who of course Irul was worried, because every man who approached Melian, would definitely end in death.

    "We'll take it, Mas Irul .... If indeed the Almighty wills so, why should we refuse?" said Melian who still wants Irul to marry her, in order to defeat the enemy who has extraordinary strength, namely a giant snake that closes all waterways in Pancur Hamlet.

    "Well, if it's like that. I'm sincere, in order to help others." so Irul said to Melian, he resigned to what would happen.

    Finally, Irul again shook Melian, heading to the village hall, which of course is still awaited by the village elders.

    "There are conditions that must be met, sir ..." said Irul to the elders.

    "What are the conditions, Mas Irul ...? We are ready to fulfill it .... The important thing is that our village is prosperous again as usual ..." replied the elder who would like to immediately know the conditions requested.

    "Make us .." said Irul.

    "What ...? Mas Irul and his disability should we marry? Means .... Yeah, we're ready. We will marry Mas Irul" said the elder, who certainly felt somewhat astonished by the conditions requested by Irul.

    "God .... Requirements to ask for marriage? That's easy." said another elder.

    "Yes, let's get married quickly" said the others.

    "What's the response, Mas Irul?" ask the others.

    "Just think, Mr. .." replied Irul.

    "Yes, tomorrow morning, we will marry Mas Irul to Cacik .... Cockfighting what's his name?" the other said, who then asked Melian's name.

    "Melian ..." Melian answered saying her name.

    "In that case, it was immediately announced the wedding of Mas Irul and Ms. Melian. Tomorrow morning everyone will be witnesses here. Immediately invite the niece. Immediately install tratak. Teens were deployed to decorate this place. Mothers were told to prepare food. Tomorrow we celebrate the wedding of Mas Irul and Ms. Melian." said one of the elders who directly arranged the marriage of Melian with Irul.

    Irul also called his family.of course he would tell if he would be married tomorrow by the residents of Pancur Hamlet. And of course, Irul asked his sisters to bring various food ingredients that can be cooked for the guests' treats.

    Of course Irul's mother was happy again, because her long-serving son finally wanted to marry again. So his parents Irul, immediately immediately immediately mobilized his neighbors to cook. And even, asking his children to close the store, all of them prepared to arrange the items to be brought to Pancur Hamlet.

    "Lhah, I got married to that impromptu, you know .... Piye, leh ...??" said people who were shocked by the sudden wedding plan.

    Melian also contacted her parents. He told her that he would marry Irul in Pancur Hamlet. They will be married by the villagers of Pancur. Of course, both parents must attend the wedding ceremony of his son. Both of her parents had to watch Melian's wedding.

    "Nduk .., how are you, married suddenly like this? Pak-e and Mak-e are not ready, Nduk ..." said his mother who was certainly shocked to hear the news.

    "Yes, Mommy .... This is a condition to help the people of Pancur." Melian replied briefly.

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    That morning, Pancur Village was very crowded. People came to the village hall. Old young, male women, all of whom want to see people who are talked about by villagers, will solve the problem of drought in Pancur Village, but ask for conditions to be married. That's what's weird. Therefore, people also come to the village hall that has been decorated with various trinkets like a ghost. Even in that place, there were already many tables and chairs. To sit down for guests. And the treats of the guests were immediately distributed. Many types, many kinds. Irul's family brought a lot of food from his shop. Even Irul's parents have also made jenang and gemblong. Food of the ghosts.

    Likewise, Jamil and Juminem, who eventually had to buy market snacks in Lasem Market. Of course to be presented to guests. The mothers of Pancur Hamlet also cook delicious rice and side dishes. Of course, all of that will be shared with guests. And so, the guests who came that day, all of them partied at the wedding of Irul and Melian.

    In front, in the village hall pendopo, arranged tables with chairs. Irul and Melian were in that place. They were married by Mr. Naib. Witnessed by Jamil and Juminem and the elders of Pancur Hamlet.

    Irul's wearing a suit. Melian, wearing Chinese clothes. The dressings are also traditional Chinese. He was wearing a green shirt, with his hair bunched up. In that hair, stuck a beautiful konde skewer. On his neck was a very beautiful jade pendant. Yes, Melian really like a beautiful bride from China.

    The marriage also began. All eyes were on the village hall. Watching the wedding ceremony between Irul and Melian. Until the wedding ceremony was carried out smoothly and solemnly.

    Actually, when the wedding of Irul and Melian took place, there was a figure of a supernatural creature whose eyes were shoved looking at Melian. Yes, the figure of the supernatural creature is a giant snake whose body is circular around the hamlet of Pancur, while the head is on a large rock hanging on the hill.

    Melian knew that, from the vibration of her jade bracelet. So since the wedding, Melian has been vigilant. Melian is ready. Melian will fight a giant snake that has disturbed the peace of Pancur Hamlet. Yes, Melian is ready to fight. And of course with Irul.

    Apparently, Melian's guess was right. The giant snake wants to thwart the marriage of Irul and Melian. So, the giant snake moved, will tear apart the wedding Melian.

    "Review ...!!!" Melian shouted loudly, warning everyone present at her wedding.

    Of course the guests were shocked by Melian's shout. Then people stood up, afraid something might happen.

    But not yet had the people leave their seats, suddenly a strong wind came sweeping the courtyard of the village hall.

    "Whuzzz ....!! Grompyangng ...!" the wind had already knocked down the tratak installed in the courtyard of the village hall.

    People immediately ran away from that place. They're frightened. They tried to save themselves.

    Melian who knew the arrival of the giant demon snake, she directly dragged Irul. Then Melian jumped more and more, against the stealth snake.

    "Hiya ....!!Ciaaat ..., hayaaa ....!!!" Melian flashed and tried to herd the giant snake out of the party.

    Irul ran fast. He headed towards the hanging rock that was on the hill.

    "Please people be told to get away from the bottom of the hill. The hanging stone will split and slide down. Do not let anyone be near him. Dangerous ..." Irul's message to the elders, who while left gone.

    Meanwhile, Melian continued to leap against the giant snake. And of course back to bring to the original hiding, which is in the hanging stone.

    And after arriving at the hanging stone, Irul was already waiting there. Melian jumped from the top of the giant snake's head, then jumped down, right in front of Irul standing.

    "Mas Irul, give me a kiss ..." said Melian who asked to be kissed by her husband who had just been officially married.

    Irul was still a bit doubtful. But the giant serpent had lowered its head, stuck out its tongue, and had even exposed its fangs. The snake was ready to prey on Irul and Melian.

    Then suddenly, Melian's lips were stuck to Irul's lips. Irul also kissed Melian with great affection. Suddenly, a green beam shot out from Melian's jade bracelet. And the green light immediately released smoke, which over time the smoke had turned into a giant dragon. The giant dragon immediately spouted fire from its mouth, right hitting the head of the giant snake. The snake was immediately on fire and was helpless again. The head of the giant snake was sprawled on a large rock that became its hiding place.

    Irul, who was still hugging Melian, watched the incident. It turns out that this is the secret of the kiss requested by Melian.

    "Mas Irul ..., smash this log on the snake's head ...!!" said Melian who gave a piece of wood to Irul.

    "Yes, Melian ..." said Irul who received the log, then he jumped and hit the piece of wood right on the head of the snake.

    "Twoarrrr ......!!!!"

    The head of the snake was crushed, along with the rupture of a large rock that was the place where the snake's head rested. Strange things happened right there. Along with the split of the big rock, suddenly radiated water that directly flooded the village.

    "Horeeee ........!!!!" residents of Pancur Hamlet immediately cheered. They rejoice, because the drought that hit the village, is now over. The water that emanates is immediately welcomed with joy by the people of Pancur Hamlet.

    The dinner party continued. And of course, all residents congratulate Irul and Melian, who have been married, and have also solved the problem, have given water for the livelihood of the residents of Pancur Village.

    "Mas Irul .., Ms. Melian .... Because of the services that have been given to us, we the elders of Pancur Hamlet, agreed to appoint Mas Irul and Cik Melian to be our leaders, becoming the Head of Pancur Hamlet. Please accept our award." said the village elder, who immediately raised Irul to be the Head of the Hamlet.

    Eventually, Melian and Irul become a lasting couple. The curse of the man who died when he approached Melian, turned out to be gone. They also became the Head of the Hamlet, who led his people wisely and built the village to be prosperous. And until now, Pancur Hamlet is a peaceful and prosperous village.

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