There was a man named Nusa. He lives on the edge of the Kahayan River with his wife and brother-in-law. Nusa every day working on the rice fields and also catch the fish to meet the needs of everyday life.
One day there is a prolonged dry season. Rivers and springs dried up. Various plants crushed and withered. Like many other residents, Nusa finds it very difficult in the prolonged dry season. Plants in the fields withered and died, he was difficult to find fish in the river that receded water. Nusa also wants to move to other areas that still have the water source to get a better life. After preparing supplies to taste, Nusa took his wife and brother-in-law to leave. By boarding a small boat, they headed downstream of Rungan River.
Their journey downstream of the River Rungan can not be done smoothly. A large fallen tree blocked the speed of their boat. The only way they can continue the journey is to cut the big tree trunk. Nusa and his sister-in-law immediately work to cut the tree with an ax. Very large tree trunks that Nusa and his brother-in-law have to work hard for hours. As a result, Nusa felt very hungry. Nusa wants to find food in the forest to save their little supplies. Nusa then took his sister-in-law into the forest.
Nusa finds a fairly large egg. About twice the size of goose eggs. Nusa did not know what egg he found. He then boiled the egg and ate it alone because his wife and brother-in-law did not want to eat it. His wife even suggested that Nusa not eat the eggs. However, Nusa still insisted to eat it.
In the middle of the night, Nusa awoke from her sleep. He felt his body itching amazingly. All over her body were also reddish spots. Nusa has been scratching parts of his body, but it does not alleviate the itchiness he feels. Immediately he awakened his wife and brother-in-law to help him scratch. However, Nusa still feel itchy. Various ways have been done, but also the itchiness felt Nusa is not also reduced. Nusa's sister-in-law is confused and then looks for help to the nearest village.
The next morning the body of Nusa underwent a surprising change. Reddish spots all over Nusa's body have turned into scales. Nusa body from the abdomen to the foot has also elongated to resemble a dragon form. Only the face to his chest that still resembles a human. In such circumstances, Nusa said to her, "I think everything that happens to me starts with the egg I eat, the egg is a dragon egg, really, I'm sorry I did not listen to your advice, but anyway, my regret is no longer useful God has predicted me to be a dragon I must accept my destiny "
Nusa's wife can only be sad to find the incident that happened to her husband. While the residents who asked for help Nusa's sister-in-law finally came. They are amazed to find the form of Nusa without being able to perform any action to help Nusa.
In front of everything, Nusa advised, the night will be very heavy rainfall accompanied by a violent storm wind. Thunder and lightning will be sambar-grabbed: Rungan river water will overflow to flood the areas around the river Rungan it. Nusa also has a chance to keep his wife, sister-in-law, and all the residents fled to a safe area. Nusa then requested that his body that has been turned into a dragon with a length more than three times the coconut tree was rolled into the river. He can not stand the heat of the sun. Naga incarnation Nusa then swim to the mouth of the River Kahayan.
Nusa messages proved true. In the evening the situation in the area is exactly as ordered by Nusa. It was raining very hard, a violent storm struck, accompanied by thunder and lightning. The surface of the Rungan River continues to rise rapidly. Flooding occurred. The water level in the area even exceeds the height of trees. Nusa's wife, Nusa's sister-in-law, and residents who listen to Nusa's message can be saved after evacuating in a safe place.
The big floods in the Rungan River caused Nusa's body to drift until he finally reached the Kahayan River. Before heading for the vast ocean, Nusa would dwell in a deep bay. He also preyed on the fish in the bay. The fish that settled in the mouth of the Kahayan River became anxious with the presence of Nusa. With his extraordinary appetite, the fish are worried, Nusa will prey on them all. The fish then meet and negotiate to find a way to get rid of the catastrophe that caused Nusa. Saluang fish come up with a plan that finally approved by the fish.
Saluang fish then approached Nusa to realize his plan. He mentioned to Nusa, that in the vast sea there is a big dragon who want to challenge Nusa. He said, "Master dragon, the dragon in the sea wants to pit your power with you to prove who is the strongest dragon."
Nusa is very furious to hear reports saluang fish. "How big is the dragon on that link?" he asked.
"The dragon is not as big as Master Naga," replied the saluang fish. "But his courage is unbelievably high, he is deeply disturbed by the presence of Master Naga at the mouth of the Kahayan River, and according to the news I heard, the dragon is heading towards this Sugai Kahayan estuary to attack Master Naga!"
Added to the fury of Nusa. Want to go to the dragon immediately and pit his strength with him. However, saluang fish suggested that Nusa wait just at the mouth of the Kahayan River. "Let the Dragon Master save his energy to face the great dragon in this place.If the Dragon Master looks for him in the Broad Sea, it could be that the Dragon Master will be tired.
defeat the Dragon Masters if the Dragon dragon is tired? "
Nusa agrees with saluang fish advice. For days Nusa continues to await the arrival of the great dragon of the link with a vigilant attitude. During the wait he did not dare sleep. He feared the dragon in the sea would attack him when he was asleep. Having been sleepless for many days, Nusa became very sleepy. He fell asleep shortly afterwards.
When knowing Nusa asleep, saluang fish approaching the tail of Nusa. Shout out at the top of his voice, "Build the dragon master! Your enemy has come! Your enemy has come!"
Nusa was shocked to hear the cries of saluang fish. Quickly he turned his head. His sudden movement made the river water churned. He thought the turbulent river water was due to the arrival of his enemy who would attack him. In fact, the turbulence of water is caused by the tail movement itself. Nusa directly attack. He bit his own tail that his enemy thinks his tail is cut off!
Nusa screamed in pain as her tail broke off. Saluang fish immediately called the other fish to bite wounds on the body of Nusa. Nusa is powerless increasingly in pain due to the bites of the fish. His body strength continued to weaken and he finally died after being bleeding. All the fish continue to eat the meat until only the remaining bones of Nusa.
Nusa bones are finally buried by mud and soil. Various trees then grow in place until finally formed an island. Residents call the island at the mouth of the Kahayan River with the name of Nusa Island.
The Moral Message of the Folklore Collection: The Legend of Nusa Island is that we should listen to the advice and advice of others for the good of ourselves. A stubborn person disregarding the suggestion of kindness will feel his own loss in the future.