A Friendship of a Cow, Sheep, Frog, and Mouse

Once upon a time, in a countryside there were two animals who were very close,
which is a cow named Moo and a sheep named Mbe. They were so close because
they had something in common in terms of food. They helped each other. But the
difference is Moo always feels like he’s better than Mbe. Besides a cow and a
sheep, there’re a mouse named Kukus befriended with a frog named Ropy.
One day at the edge of a field, Kukus and Ropy were together. They looked like
they were preparing equipments to play with. Suddenly Kukus saw Moo and Mbe
approach them.
“Hey, where are you going? Come play together with us.” greet Kukus to Moo and
Mbe.
“Woah, I want to… I’m just walking around with Mbe.” answered Moo excitedly.
“Yeah!” added Mbe.
“What are we going to play?” asked Moo.
“Here, I already prepared the cooking equipments, we’re going to play cook.”
answered kukus while pointing to their equipments.
Moo suddenly approached those equipments and said, “I want to take this one, this
one, this one, and this one.” Kukus hasn’t even let them touch anything yet but
Moo immediately picked it up and was busy by himself. While Ropy, Mbe, and
Kukus were just staring at Moo.
Slowly, Ropy, Mbe and Kukus approached Moo and played together. But those
three were still a little upset and annoyed at Moo. Shameless Moo, he behaved like
those toys are his and playing just by himself.
“If I knew that this would happen I won’t invite Moo to play together.” there’s a
feeling of regret in Kukus’ heart.
One week has passed.
The grass in the fields was about to run out, Moo and Mbe collected foods as much
as possible for tomorrow. Mbe’s body is smaller and he has to save much more
food because he always got hungry.
“My body is smaller, if I don’t eat much I will get skinny.” said Mbe to Moo.
“My body is bigger than yours, I’m the one that should eat more. My stomach is
bigger.” replied Moo.
They keep fighting over their foods.
“I’m taller than you, so I can take those leaves that are way higher too. While you
have to ask me for help you to take those leaves. You always need me, Mbe.” Moo
starts to brag about himself.
“Moo, why are you so arrogant. We’re so close for so long but why are you selfish.
You’re so mean, Moo.” while sobbing.
“But it’s true, right? You have to ask for my help to take your own foods? You can
die if I’m not with you, Mbe.” answered Moo.
*Sob* “You’re so mean!” said Mbe while hitting Moo.
Moo feels like he’s better then everyone. And finally Mbe went to another place to
find foods.
“Rather than I die because waiting for Moo to search foods for me, I better find
mine at another place.” said Mbe.
After a long walk, Mbe finally found a field full of a really dense green grass. Mbe
were happy seeing that field. “Woah! That field is so beautiful. I’m glad I went
here from the field where Moo is there.” said Mbe.
When he arrived in the field, Mbe met with Ropy and Kukus.
“Hey, why are you guys here?” asked Mbe to Ropy and Kukus.
“Well I come here often, because the grass here are really green.” answered Ropy.
“I’m not in a mood to come to the field there because there’s Moo there. Moo is
selfish, he always take my things. One time he came to my place and borrowed my
toys without my permission. I don’t like that.” answered Kukus with a full
frustration.
“I’m sorry for that Kukus, my toys has also been ruined by Moo.” Replied Ropy.
Moo always borrows his friends’ things by forced.
Day after day has passed
Moo keeps looking around hoping that Mbe will come after him. Every day Moo
waits for Mbe’s and the other’s appearance. But actually it’s only his wish. Now
Moo lives by himself, his friends leaves him because of his greed, selfishness, and
arrogance.
Kisah Persahabatan Seekor Sapi, Domba,
Katak dan Tikus
Pada zaman dahulu kala, di suatu pedesaan terdapat dua ekor hewan yang sangat
akrab, yaitu seekor sapi yang bernama Moo dan seekor domba yang bernama Mbe.
Mereka sangat dekat karena mereka memiliki kesamaan dalam hal makanan.
Mereka saling membantu satu sama lain. Namun perbedaannya, Moo selalu merasa
dirinya lebih baik dibanding Mbe. Selain ada seekor sapi dan domba, ada juga
seekor tikus bernama Kukus yang bersahabat dengan katak bernama Ropy.

Pada suatu hari di pinggir ladang, Kukus dan Ropy sedang bersama. Mereka
terlihat sedang mempersiapkan peralatan untuk bermain-main. Tiba-tiba Kukus
melihat Moo dan Mbe menghampirinya.

“Hey kalian mau kemana? Sini ikutan bermain bersama dengan kita.” Sapa Kukus
kepada Moo dan Mbe.

“Wah mau dong mauu....Aku sedang berjalan-jalan aja kok sama Mbe.” Jawab Moo dengan
girang.

“Iya boleh-boleh.” Mbe menambahkan

“Kita mau bermain apa niih?” Tanya Moo

“Nih aku sudah mempersiapkan peralatan masak, kita bermain masak-masakan.”

Jawab Kukus sambil menunjuk ke arah peralatannya.

Moo tiba-tiba langsung menghampiri peralatan tersebut dan berkata, “Aku ingin
pegang yang ini, yang ini, yang ini, dan yang ini.” Belum dipersilahkan oleh Kukus
namun Moo langsung mengambilnya dan sibuk sendiri. Sedangkan Ropy, Mbe,
dan Kukus hanya melihat dari arah mereka berdiri.

Perlahan Ropy, Mbe, dan Kukus menghampiri Moo dan bermain bersama. Namun
sikap ketiganya sedikit kesal dan jengkel pada Moo. Moo tidak tahu malu, ia
bersikap seolah mainan itu miliknya dan ia hanya bermain seorang diri.
“Tahu begini aku tidak mengajak Moo bermain bersama deh.” Ada rasa
penyesalan di dalam hati Kukus.

Satu minggu berlalu

Rerumputan di ladang sudah mau habis, keduanya pun menyimpan makanan

sebanyak-banyaknya untuk persediaan di kemudian hari. Mbe tubuhnya lebih kecil
tapi berpikiran harus lebih banyak menyimpan makanan karena ia lapar terus.

“Tubuhku lebih kecil, kalau aku tidak makan banyak nanti aku bisa kurus.” Ucap
Mbe pada Moo

“Tubuhku lebih besar daripada kamu, aku yang seharusnya makan lebih banyak.
Perutku besar.” Balas Moo

Mereka pun terus berebutan.

“Aku lebih tinggi dari kamu, jadi aku bisa mengambil dedaunan yang lebih tinggi
juga. Sedangkan kamu harus meminta tolong dulu sama aku kalau mau mengambil
daun yang terlampau tinggi. Kamu pasti butuh aku Mbe.” Moo mulai
menyombongkan dirinya

“Moo, kenapa kamu sombong sekali. Kita sudah lama berteman akrab tapi
mengapa kamu mementingkan dirimu sendiri. Kamu jahat Moo.” Sambil menangis
tersedu-sedu.

“Tapi memang benar kan kalau kamu harus meminta tolong dulu sama aku kalau
kamu mau mengambil makanan? Kamu bisa mati Mbe kalau tidak ada aku.” Jawab
Moo

“Hik Hik Hik kamu jahaaat.” Mbe sambil memukuk-mukul tubuh

Moo merasa dirinya lebih dari yang lain, akhinya Mbe berpikir pergi dari ladang
tempat Moo berada. Mbe berinisiatif untuk mencari makanan ke tempat lain.

Mbe pergi ke ladang lain

Ucap Mbe dalam hati, “Daripada aku mati kelaparan karena menunggu Moo
mengambilkan makanan untukku, lebih baik aku pergi cari makanan ke tempat lain
saja.”

Setelah berjalan cukup jauh, Mbe menemukan rerumputan hijau yang amat lebat.
Mbe amat senang melihat ladang tersebut. “Waah indah sekali rerumputan disana.
Untung aku pergi dari ladang tempat Moo berada.”

Sesampainya di ladang, Mbe bertemu dengan Ropy dan Kukus.

“Hey kok kalian disini?” Tanya Mbe kepada Ropy dan Kukus.

“Iya aku memang sering bermain disini, habis disini rumputnya hijau-hijau.”
Jawab Ropy.

“Kalo aku sih males aja di ladang sana ada Moo. Moo egois, Moo selalu merebut
mainanku. Waktu itu saja ia pernah ke rumahku dan meminjam mainanku tanpa
izin. Aku sangat tidak menyukai hal itu.” Jawab kukus dengan penuh kekesalan.

“Sabar-sabar Kukus, aku juga pernah kok waktu itu mainanku rusak oleh Moo.”
Balas Ropy. Moo memang selalu meminjam paksa mainan milik temannya.

Hari demi hari berlalu

Moo terus melihat ke sekelilingnya berharap Mbe datang menghampiri Moo.

Setiap hari Moo menunggu kedatangan Mbe dan teman-teman lainnya. Namun
ternyata itu hanyalah sebuah harapan. Kini Moo hanya tinggal seorang diri, ia
ditinggalkan oleh teman-temannya karena sikapnya yang serakah, egois, dan suka
menyombongkan diri.

Jakarta, 30 Mei 2014

Nira Prihatin Nufus

 “Rawa Pening”
Along time ago, the villagers of Ngebel surprised to see a very large snake. The
snakes would attacked them and there was a villager who could catch snake
named Klinting Baru. Having caught the snake was killed and the meat was
eaten in a feast. Only one of the villagers who did not invited to enjoy the
party, which was a poor old grandmother named Nyai Minyak.
A few days later came a boy about ten years old. He looked disheveled and
unkempt, even his skin was covered with the disease. The boy went to every
house and asked for food to villagers. But nobody gave him food or drinking
water. They even threw and mocking him.
Finally he arrived at the house of the latter, home Nyai Minyak. In front of the
flimsy houses Nyai were pounding rice with mortar.
“Grandma,” the boy said, “I am thirsty. May I ask for water, Grandma? “
Grandmother took the child to drink a glass of water with gusto. She looked at
him with pity.
“Want some more water? You want to eat? But I only had rice, no side dishes.
“
“Want it, Grandma. Rice is enough. I’m hungry, “said the boy.
Grandma immediately fetch rice and leftover vegetables available. He also
brought water again for the boy, boy was eating with gusto, until not a rice left.
“What’s your name, son? Where is your father and mother? “
“My name was Klinting Baru. My father and mother passed away. “
“Would you like to stay here accompanying me?” asked Grandma.
“Thank you, Grandma. But I went alone. People here evil, Grandma. Only
grandmother just kind to me. “
Klinting Baru then told about the story of villagers who were not friendly to
him. Later, he also said goodbye. Before leaving, he advised Nyai Minyak.
“Grandma, later if grandmother heard the sound of the gong, the grandmother
went up to the top of the mortar. Grandma will be saved. “
Although not understand the meaning of Klinting Baru, Nyai said yes.
Klinting Baru entranced to the village again. He went to the children who were
playing. He picked up a stick and plugged it in the ground. Then he called the
children.
“Come on … who can revoke this stick?”
Klinting got mocking but when one by one tried to pull the stick, nothing
worked. They also called the big one. All tried, all failed. The adults were
gathered and tried to poke a stick. Remained nothing works.
New ultimately revoked by Klinting to stick it by himself. From holes in the
ground water gushing former stick sticked that grew more and more profusely.
People were running around frantically, One ring the gong as a sign of danger.
But the water quickly became flooded and drowned the whole village.
Nyai heard the distant sound of the gong, he remembered the message of
Klinting and immediately climbed to the top of the mortar. He just sat in the
mortar, the water was coming and higher. Dimples was adrift. Nyai saw the
neighbors had drowned.
After some time, the water stopped rising and slowly began to recede. Nyai
carried aside so She could get to the land. Only her who could survived from
the flood. Other villagers were all dead.
The water did not dry completely back but left wide puddle shaped lake that is
now called  as Rawa Pening. Rawa Pening is located in Ambarawa, Central of
Java. The End.

Cerita Rakyat Jawa Tengah Candi Prambanan (Bahasa Inggris)

Long time ago, there was a kingdom named Prambanan. All the people of Prambanan lived
peacefully. But then, Prambanan kingdom was attacked and occupied by the Pengging kingdom.
Prambanan then was ruled by Bandung Bondowoso of Pengging kingdom. He was a mean king. He
also had great supernatural power. His soldiers were not only humans, but also genies. 

The king of Prambanan had a beautiful daughter named Roro Jonggrang. Bandung Bondowoso fell
in love with her and wanted to marry her. “You’re very beautiful. Would you be my queen?” asked
Bandung Bondowoso. Roro Jonggrang was shocked. She didn’t like Bandung Bondowoso because
he was a mean person. She wanted to refuse, but she afraid that Bandung Bondowoso would be
angry and endangered the people of Prambanan. Then, she came up with a plan. “If you want to
marry me, you have to build a thousand temples for me in just one night," said Loro Jonggrang.
“What? That’s impossible!” said Bandung Bondowoso. But he did not give up. He consulted with his
advisor. “Your Majesty can asked the genies to help built the temples,” said the advisor. 

So, Bandung Bondowoso summoned his entire genies soldier and commanded them to help him
built a thousand temples. The genies worked in unbelievable speed. Meanwhile, Loro Jonggrang
heard from her servant that the building of a thousand temples was almost finished. She was so
worried. But again, she came up with a great idea. She asked all of her servants to help her. "Please
prepare a lot of straw and mortar. Please hurry up!" said Loro Jonggrang. “Burn the straw and make
some noise pounding the mortar, quickly.” All those servants did what Loro Jonggrang ordered them;
burning straw and pounding the mortar, making the genies think that the sun is going to rise. 
“It’s already dawn. We have to go,” said the leader of the genies to Bandung Bondowoso. All the
genies immediately stopped their work and ran for cover from the sun, which they afraid of. They
didn’t know that the light was from the fire that burning the straw, not from the sun. 

Bandung Bondowoso can’t stop the genies from leaving. He was angry. He knew Roro Jonggrang
had just tricked him. "You cannot fool me, Roro Jonggrang. I already have 999 temples. I just need
one more temple. Now, I will make you the one-thousandth temple." He pointed his finger to Loro
Jonggrang and said some mantras. Magically, Roro Jonggrang’s body turned into stone. Until now,
the temple is still standing in Prambanan area, Central Java. And the temple is called Roro
Jonggrang temple.***

Mouse Deer and Crocodile

One day, Mouse Deer went down to the river to take a drink. But he knew
that the crocodile might be waiting underwater to eat him, so he said out
loud. “I wonder if the water’s warm. I’ll put in my leg and find out.” Of
course Mouse Deer didn’t put in his leg. He picked up a stick instead and
put one end into the water. Chomp…! Crocodile grabbed the stick and
pulled it underwater. Mouse Deer laughed. “Ha… ha…ha… Stupid
crocodile! Cant you tell the difference between a stick and a leg?” Then
Mouse Deer ran off to drink somewhere else.
In the next day, Mouse Deer wanted to cross the river. He wanted to eat the
fruits on the other side of the river. He saw a floating log in the river. He
knew that Crocodile looked like a log when he floated. Mouse Deer didn’t
want to be eaten by Crocodile when he crosses the river. He had an idea. He
called out loud, “Crocodile!” Crocodile rose from the water, “Hello, Mouse
Deer. Have you come to be my lunch?” Mouse Deer smiled. “Sorry, not
today, Crocodile. I have orders from the King. He wants to invite all the
crocodiles in this river to a party. He wants me to count all the crocodiles so
he could prepare enough meal for you.”
“Really…? Tell us what to do,” said Crocodile. “You must line up from this
side of the river to the other side,” said Mouse Deer. Crocodile then got all
his friends and family. They lined up across the river. Mouse Deer then
jumped onto Crocodile’s back. “One,” he counted. He jumped onto the next
crocodile, “Two.” And the next crocodile, “Three.” Mouse Deer kept
jumping until he arrived on the other side of the river. “How many are
there?” asked Crocodile. “Just enough,” said Mouse Deer. He laughed as he
ran to the forest.***

Suatu hari, Kancil pergi ke sungai untuk minum. Tapi ia tahu bahwa buaya
mungkin menunggu didalam air untuk memakannya, jadi dia berteriak
keras-keras. “Aku ingin tahu apakah air hangat. Aku akan memasukkan
kaki saya ke dalam air dan mencari tahu. “Tentu saja Kancil memasukkan
kakinya. Dia mengambil tongkat dan memasukkan satu ujung ke dalam air.
Chomp …! Buaya menyambar tongkat dan menariknya ke bawah air. Kancil
tertawa. “Ha … ha … ha … buaya bodoh! Tidak bisakah membedakan antara
tongkat dan kaki? “Lalu Kancil lari untuk minum di tempat lain.
Pada hari berikutnya, Kancil ingin menyeberang sungai. Dia ingin makan
buah-buahan di sisi lain sungai. Dia melihat batang kayu mengambang di
sungai. Dia tahu bahwa Buaya tampak seperti kayu mengambang ketika ia
mengambang. Kancil tidak mau dimakan oleh buaya ketika ia melintasi
sungai. Dia punya ide. Ia berseru keras, “Buaya!” Buaya terangkat dari air,
“Halo, Kancil. Apakah kamu datang untuk menjadi makan siang saya?
“Kancil tersenyum. “Maaf, tidak hari ini, Buaya. Saya mendapat perintah
dari Raja. Dia ingin mengajak seluruh buaya di sungai ini ke pesta. Dia
ingin aku menghitung semua buaya sehingga ia bisa mempersiapkan cukup
makanan untuk kamu. ”
“Sunggu…? Beritahu kami apa yang harus dilakukan, “kata Buaya. “kamu
harus berbaris dari sisi sungai ke sisi lain,” kata Kancil. Buaya kemudian
memanggil semua teman-temannya dan keluarganya. Mereka berbaris di
seberang sungai. Kancil lalu melompat ke punggung buaya. “Satu,” ia
menghitung. Dia melompat ke buaya berikutnya, “Dua.” Dan buaya
berikutnya, “Tiga.” Kancil terus melompat sampai ia tiba di sisi lain sungai.
“Berapa banyak?” Tanya Buaya. “Cukup,” kata Kancil. Dia tertawa sambil
berlari ke hutan.