It’s 8 P.M, which mean both Radja and Reza must go to their school to meet Mr. Wijaya.
“Mom, I’m going to take a little stroll. I’m bored,” said Radja.
Before his mom replied, Radja has running outside and left.
Not far from Radja’s house, Reza is sneaking to get out of his house. He don’t want his grandma and his aunt scold him and then ground him for a while. He’s sneaking very careful, after he get out of his house’s front door, he climb the fence. As soon as he get down of his house’s fence, he’s running as fast as he can.
In front of Triple X Junior High School, Mr. Wijaya is sitting and smoking inside his van. Since he came here alone, he’s getting bored.
“What took ‘em long enough to come here?” he muttered
He close his eyes for a while, taking a little nap. Before he got a decent sleep, the young heroes come. Both Radja and Reza panting since both of them running.
“Took long enough,” said Mr. Wijaya.
“We’re sorry, sir. Our family doesn’t allow us to get out at night,” said Reza, still panting.
“I see. Now, get in,” said Mr. Wijaya.
Radja and Reza enter Mr. Wijaya’s car immediately. As soon as they’re get in, Mr. Wijaya ask them a question.
“Do you know my band?” ask Mr. Wijaya as he drive his van.
“No, sir. Sorry,” said Reza.
“It’s Fang, right?” said Radja.
“How do you know?” Mr. Wijaya shocked yet happy.
“I saw your band logo in your van, sir,” said Radja.
“I see,” Mr. Wijaya dissapointed.
***
Mr. Wijaya take Radja and Reza to a studio not far from Triple X Junior High. As soon as they’re arrive, the three of them enter the studio. Inside the studio, Mr. Wijaya’s band mate is chatting.
“So, your band is only consist of three member?” ask Reza.
“Actually four, our bassist isn’t here yet,” said Mr. Wijaya.
Mr. Wijaya come into a room which filled with musical instrument. He’s checking every one of the instrument. His hand’s grab a guitar and then he walking outside.
“Play it, show us what you’ve got,” Mr. Wijaya hand Radja the guitar.
“Alright, what song do you want me to play?” ask Radja as he put the guitar strap on his shoulder.
“Anything,” said Mr. Wijaya.
“Should I sing too?” ask Radja as he walking inside the room.
“Of course,” said Mr. Wijaya.
Now, Radja enter the room. He take a deep breath and his left hand’s finger put it’s position on the strings. His right hand is holding a pick and began strumming. Now he’s playing Waiting by Green Day.
Mr. Wijaya is listening to Radja’s guitar skills and singing. After Radja finished his performance, Mr. Wijaya come inside and approach Radja.
“Well, boy, you’re guitar skill’s need to get improving. Your vocal skill’s not bad. So, from now on you’re the guitarist and vocalist for your new band,” said Mr. Wijaya as he put his hand on Radja’s right shoulder.
“Thanks, sir! But, which band I’m in?” said Radja.
“Your own band. Your band with Reza. Since you’re gonna fight Witchcraft’s, you need to join a band. And now, you’re in a band!” said Mr. Wijaya with a warm smile on his face.
“Cool! I’ll do my best, sir!” Radja saluting.
After Radja finished singing and playing guitar, now it’s Reza’s turn.
“I’m next, right?” ask Reza with a cocky tone.
“Of course! Get in,” said Mr. Wijaya.
“Should I cover someone’s song or do a freestyle rapping?” ask Reza.
“Freestyle. Sofian, give him a beat please. Mulyono, give him some melody,” said Mr. Wijaya to his band mate.
Sofian—the drummer—start playing the drum and Mulyono—the keyboardist—start playing the keyboard. As soon as the music start, Reza blasting the mic with his rap. Outside of the room, Mr. Wijaya and Radja surprised with Reza’s rapping skill. As soon as Reza finished, Mr. Wijaya approach him with a big smile on his face.
“LISTEN EVERYONE! This kid is something, his skill in rap is amazing!” said Mr. Wijaya followed by his laugh.
“Now, boy. I hereby declare you to be a rapper in your band!” Mr. Wijaya continue.
“Wow! Thanks, sir,” said Reza satisfied.
“Radja, Reza, listen. To defeat Witchcraft’s spell and underling, you need one more thing,” said Mr. Wijaya.
“What is it, sir?” ask Radja.
“It’s fighting skill,” Mr. Wijaya replied.
“But, sir. We can’t fight,” said Reza.
“That’s why we’re gonna teach you!” Mr. Wijaya smiling.
“You see that room in the corner? We’re gonna teach you there,” he continued.
***
Radja, Reza, Mr. Wijaya and his band mate is inside “the room in the corner”. When they’re inside, all of them heard someone’s practicing. One guy is a teenage with a hoodie covered his face, he move very fast, attack with power and persistence and his defence can not be crushed. The other one is a man on his mid 30.
“It’s time for a break! Knock it off, both of you,” Mr. Wijaya shouting.
Those two guy stop fighting when they heard Mr. Wijaya’s shout.
“You’ve met Mulyono and Sofian, now meet the bassist of Fang, Faris,” said Mr. Wijaya.
Faris, the bassist. His height is very tall, his body is muscular and a lot of scar on his face.
“’sup,” said Faris.
“Nice to meet you, sir” said Radja and Reza.
“Now this one is—“
“Wait a minute, Ronald? Is that you?” said Reza to a guy in hoodie.
“Reza?” said the guy in hoodie
“Reza, you know him?” ask Mr. Wijaya.
“Yeah, he’s my cousin,” said Reza.
“What are you doing in here?” ask Reza to Ronald.
“I’m practicing. You?”
“I’m practicing too,”
“So, we’re a teammate?” ask Ronald.
“Yeah!” Reza very enthusiast.
Reza feel very excited when he saw his cousin. But Radja doesn’t know Ronald yet.
“Do you know him too, Radja?” ask Sofian.
“No, sir,” Radja replied.
Faris heard Radja's reply and then grab Radja’s hand and take him to Ronald.
“Hey, what’s up. I’m Radja,” Radja reaching his hand.
“I’m Ronald,” said Ronald without reaching Radja’s hand. He’s walking past Radja and sit on the bench nearby.
The situation getting very awkward. Radja doesn’t move a muscle, he feel humiliated. Mr. Wijaya approach him and put his hand on Radja’s left shoulder.
“Don’t mind him, he’s a lone wolf. If you fight me, you’ll get humiliated for a second time,” said Mr. Wijaya.
Radja nodded. He walk and sit on bench besides Ronald. Reza sit there too.
The three of them doesn’t say a word. Awkward is filling the air. Mr. Wijaya and all of his band mate looking at the young heroes. If they keep continue like this, the world can’t be saved. Mr. Wijaya take a deep breath and walk towards them.
“Look, all of you must accept your team mate! Even if one of your team mate is weak. You need to be together!” said Mr. Wijaya.
Radja and Reza nodded, but Ronald doesn’t do anything.
“Ronald, don’t be cocky!” said Mr. Wijaya.
Ronald looking at Mr. Wijaya and then looking at Radja.
“Hey, um, Radja. I’m sorry. I’m Ronald. I’m the bassist for our band,” said Ronald.
“Hi, I’m Radja, I’m the vocalist and guitarist also,” said Radja.
Ronald reaching his hands to Radja. Now Radja and Ronald shaking hands. One mission cleared, a new mission appear.
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