Jayaprana and Layonsari

A long time ago in the kingdom of Kalianget, a small village in North Bali, there lived a
powerful king, whose name has been forgotten. It happened an epidemic struck the whole
village, killing most of villagers. One of the few survivors was I Nyoman Jayaprana, and then
he live in the palace to serve the King.

In the palace Jayaprana grew up to become a handsome, brave and intelligent young man.
The King thought it was time for Jayaprana to be married. Then, he went to the market and he
saw a very beautiful girl, called Ni Nyoman Layonsari, and fell in love with her at the first
sight. Layonsari too, later fell in love with Jayaprana, and then the couple were engaged to
married.

Soon, the wedding took place at the palace. Everybody was so happy. However, the King was
not happy at all. After the wedding party, the King ordered his loyal man, Maha Patih
Saunggaling. Layonsari is too precious for a servant like Jayaprana. I want her! So thats
why I ordered you go to Teluk Terima, and kill Jayaprana there, but not let Layonsari know
about this he said.

The following day, Jayaprana got an order from the King. He was go to Teluk Terima with
Maha Patih Saunggaling. Before leaving for the battle Jayaprana gave Layonsari a message;
Layonsari, My beautiful wife, if this flower turns wilted, it indicates that Im killed.
Layonsari became very sad.

After arriving in the jungle, Saunggalin gave Jayaprana a letter from the King, it read;
Jayaprana I have ordered you to this place because I want to get rid of you. Saunggaling will
cut your head and Layonsari shall be my wife.

After reading the letter Jayaprana knew that this only a trap. Saunggaling then killed him.

Meanwhile, in the palace, Layonsari was convinced that something bad had happened to her
husband, then the flower that given by her husband has been wilted.

Layonsari, I feel very sorry that my beloved man, your husband, has died in the fight in
Teluk Terima. I understand how difficult it is for you to face this, therefore Ive come here to
propose you to be my wife, he said.

No, impossible. Id rather die, than be slaves to marry someone who had killed my
husband! Layonsari refused him firmly, then Layonsari run to the kingdoms weapon stored,
the king ran after her quickly, but it was too late. Layonsari pick up a keris and stabbed her
self. Layonsari! What are you doing! Are you crazy?! the King screamed, knowing that he
had f ailed.