Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 1-2 | Page 145

Ian started running, shouting “JUMP” over and over. Soon the other group looked like ants at the
mountain’s base and Ian, Clara and Lily found it difficult to breathe.
When they were nearly at the summit, Clara gave a little squeal and pointed west. The others looked and
saw a temple bathed in golden light.
At the temple, Ian found a ruby lying in the snow. He picked it up and Clara and Lily held their gems out.
They walked inside and pressed them together, forming a small gem circle…CRASH!
The air filled with the scent of peaches as Wangmu Niangniang appeared. “Greetings, children, you have
now gained immortality. Join the circle of the gods!”
And time began again.
Miss Clover, smiling, told her new class about Lily, Clara and Ian, their journey to immortality.