Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 1-2 | Page 254

NEW JOURNEY TO THE WEST
Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten, Chan, Ho Suet - 11
A
bout 1400 years ago, there was a brave young monk named Xuanzang in China. He was
accompanied by some magical fellows, including the Monkey King, a friar and a talking pig. In
order to borrow the book, ‘the Buddhist scripture of Wisdom’ , from the Nalanda in India, they
were not afraid of any monster and hardship appearing on their way from China across the southwestern
mountains to India.
During their journey near the border between China and India, they went over Qinghai-Tibet
Plateau and reached the foot of the Foxolaine Mountain .
The Foxolaine Mountain was also known as ‘the Dead Mountain’ because it was a rocky mountain
with no vegetation, and covered with thick snow all over the years. It was famous because no human could
ever go through it alive. No living creature could live in the region except the evil Fox. It had thick black
fur, sharp pointed teeth and green horrible eyes which would shine in the dark. They would like to act in
group, attack and kill all the travelers when they received order from their master, the Foxo King.
There was myth saying that the Foxo King was a giant, half human and half bear-liked monster.
He loved drinking human blood and eating human flesh. That was the reason why it would order his
monster foxes to hunt the passer-by in the Foxolaine Mountain for him to eat.
The Foxo King lived in his castle at the top of the Foxolaine Mountain.
There was a magic gate in his castle which could bring you to any place in the world. However you had to
use the magic key to open the gate and which was kept by the Foxo King. No one could ever get the key
because they were killed by the evil foxes before they reached the castle.
The Monkey King suddenly had an idea. He suggested to Master Xuanzang that they could make use
of the magic gate. `It was a short cut to the Nalanda! ’ shouted by the Monkey King. ` I could use my magic
power to imitate the appearance of the Foxo King. Then, I would order the evil foxes to patrol in the north
side of the Mountain. You guys, friar Sha and lazy pig, helped Master Xuanzang to enter the castle from the
south side of the mountain and search for the magic gate. But, please remember to keep very very quiet.
The Foxo King would probably be sleeping in the castle. Then I would incarnated as a evil fox and try to
steal the key from him.’ suggested by the Monkey King. They all agreed with and carried out the plan
immediately.
The Monkey King successfully draw the evil foxes’ attention and ordered them to patrol to the north
side of the mountain. At the same time, Master Xuanzang and other fellows entered the castle safely without
meeting any of the evil foxes or any monsters. They walked around the castle to look for the magic gate”
` Lazy Pig, come on! you protect the Master and I search for the magic gate! ’ the Monkey King said.
`NEVER CALL ME LAZY PIG!’ the talking Pig shouted, `I have told you that I hate this nickname
over a thousand times!’
The Master Xuanzang and his fellows walked and walked in the castle but they could find the magic
gate eventually. Suddenly they saw a man with grey hair, a wolf-liked face and a pair of sharp pointed ears
standing at the corner of the staircase like a guiding dog!
The man stared at them and asked them with his loud voice, `Who are you guys? What are you doing
here?’ It seemed the witch-liked man was very angry with them.
Master Xuanzang was frightened and the Friar Sha said,`um…m actually, we have lost our way in the
castle since it is too large . We wants to go to the washroom. Do you mind telling us where it is?”
`Never mind! You may turn left and go straight until you see a lamp. Then turn right and walk for
about 50 meters. Finally, you will see the washroom for girls.’ answered by the witch man.
`Thank you so much! ’ the talking pig said. They left the man in a hurry and whispered to themselves.
`He must be blind! How come he told us to go to the lady’s washroom! ’
‘Calm down, Pig! Let’s find the magic gate wait for the monkey there.’ said by the Master.
After a while, they had reached the magic gate finally. Look! The witch man was standing there!
‘Who cares? Let’s go, he must be waiting for others!’ the talking Pig said.
Suddenly, there was a huge noise coming from downstairs. Lots of evil foxes were running towards
Master Xuanzang, like escaping from something scary.
After an extremely short moment, they had been totally surrounded by the evil foxes. The foxes stared
at them with their evil eyes and they had nowhere to hide. The witch man put a crown on his head. ‘He is
the Foxo King! ’ the talking Pig shouted! It is totally different from what the myth says. He is not a giant.
He looks like a little man only! ’