Folklore of Sumatra.
On the edge of a small forest green, a sparkling clear water lake called the morning sun.The quiet rippling surface when a pair of beautiful legs break. The owner is a daughter who is sitting on a large rock protruding from the bottom of the lake. Alas, how beautiful she was. Even the birds were amazed at him. Is the daughter of the kingdom in a country in the region which is famous Simelungun very handsome. Is the desire of tens of Prince and Son nobility. And now a prince from across the country have come to ask for her hand.
A pair of fish jumping at her feet interrupted her reverie.
"Ah how happy the two of these fish. They must be lovers who love each other. Soon I will be as happy as they are, "thought the princess with a small smile.
Some Dayang who accompanied the princess, sitting on the edge of the lake noticed the Princess behavior Intermittent blushed and smiled shyly.
"Look at our princess. Oh, he must have been dreaming about her wedding plans with Prince from the neighboring kingdom which he is very handsome. After decades prince who comes, the king finally decided to accept the proposal this one, "said one of Dayang.
"Why? What is so special about Prince? "Asked Dayang other.
"I have no idea. How could I know, "says Dayang first.
"Come on! Tell me what you know, "insisted another Dayang.
"I do not know much," answered the first Dayang Dayang apparently Princess confidence."This morning, the king summoned the Princess faces. He says envoy Prince from the neighboring kingdom came to propose to her. Very large and powerful kingdom. Hence, according to King, if he accepted the proposal, will automatically unite the strength of the two countries. "
"Is my lady immediately accepted?" Asked Dayang second.
"Yes, of course. Daughter is a filial son. He knew this marriage will bring good for the whole country, "said Dayang first.
"Then, soon there will be a big party ! cool., "Cried Lady-in-waiting.
"Ah, still long. There are still two months away. The party will indeed massive, so it took a long time to prepare, "says Dayang first.
"Oh, my God. Hopefully princess always happy, "the prayers of all Dayang.
"Our task now is to maintain the princess so that there is not anything that would invalidate the marriage," says Dayang Dayang first greeted other nod.
"Aunt Dayang ...!" Said the Princess.
The Dayang immediately ran to their master. They help the body to cleanse the skin Daughter increasingly looked charming. Then they wash long hair and black so fragrant.Then the Lady let them soak Mr enjoy the cool waters of the lake. That's the habit daughter, he never rushed out of the water when you're done cleaning the body.
Suddenly the wind was blowing hard wiggles all the trees at the edge of the lake. Twig sizable, broke and fell on the face of the Princess without a chance to avoid it.
"AAAA ... ..!" Daughter screaming in pain.
Maids immediately ran to help the Princess out of the lake. From between the fingers of the lady who was still covering his face, fresh blood flowing. Frantically they attempted to stop him. But was surprised when it became aware that they had lost the nose daughter next.
"Quickly bring me a mirror!" Commanded the Princess.
Frightened, they immediately handed a mirror.
"nooo...!" Cried the Princess melancholy. "Oh, God. My face was deformed. How can I married Prince if my face is ugly. He certainly does not want to see me. "
Daughter crying lament unfortunate fate. He was so terrified anger the Prince if he knew the bride was as beautiful as he had imagined. Country may be attacked, because they have been lied to. Or other bad things. He could not imagine the grief his father and mother.
"God, it's better you punish me. Please remove me from this world. I can not see my parents again, "laments the Princess.
Lightning strikes accompanied by thunder so the Princess said his prayers. All who were there screamed in terror. They are increasingly frightened when he saw the body of the Princess is slowly overgrown with scales like a snake. The first ladies ran to the palace to inform the King and Queen.
"What? My daughter turned into a snake? How can it be? "Cried the queen sobbed.
"Come on, we immediately went to see it. Maybe we can still help, "King said, pulling her hand. The royal physician told to participate without running behind the King.
Arriving at the lake, the Princess has not looked back. Stay the ladies who still cry loud gathered a large snake coiled on a large rock.
"My daughter ...?" Cried the Queen of shock.
Big snake turned around and stuck out her tongue. Of eyes flowed with tears. His view was so heartbreaking as if to say sorry and goodbye.
"Princess. What happened, son? "Cried the King and Queen.
"Hurry please her physician!" Exclaimed King.
But the big snake was shaking his head and leave them into the forest. No matter how hard the King and Queen to call him, the poor daughter remains disappearing into the woods. Since the daughter never returned. This is a lesson for us to always say a good prayer and always think calmly. Because what if we are already saying the bad and then answered? Terrible is not it?
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