The Bajang Child Swinging the Moon (60)

Sukrosono does not know whether Sumantri can heal his father. He only knows that all of it is caused by his older brother. So, to him too, maybe what is experienced by his father can be resolved. He hopes so. And he realizes, how all of this happens because he does not want to be rejected by his brother. "You know, my older brother, I can't be separated from you," he cries softly. His screams are swallowed by the thunder of lightning that does not stop calling each other out. Lightning flashes in the dark sky. Heavy rain continues to fall in the night, which turns out to have come for a long time. Sukrosono goes  after his father, leaving Jatisrana, the place he had always missed. At Jatisrana, he thought he would be able to live in peace forever. Now, he feels, Jatisrana is no longer present. He looks back, and sees Jatisrana lost in the darkness.

It has been quite a long time since Sumantri left Jatisrana. He does not yet know which way leads to Maespati Kingdom. Sometimes, he is confused about where his journey will be continued. He only believes that his dreams to serve will definitely show which path will lead him to Maespati. He insists on going through the jungle. He passes through the forests. He feels as though his feet just walk in the night. Even during the day, sunlight cannot penetrate the leaves on the stalks of shady trees. At night, even the moon is too weak to give him light. The night becomes sharp, its darkness is like a knife stabbing loneliness. Is this silence where his dreams should be buried?