Journey to the Sun
Kennedy School , Ng , Megan - 10
It was an ancient mountain , one who knew nearly all the world ’ s secrets . They say if you look up at it in the dead of night , it would be perfectly happy to divulge its knowledge to you . Unfortunately , at the time , it would be quite impossible to gaze upon the mountain ’ s splendor , simply because you couldn ’ t see it .
It was as if a huge , dark cloud had drifted towards the mountain , wrapping it in a cloak of shadowy power . This dark cloud , however , was made entirely out of demons .
The demons swarmed the mountain , their sharp talons digging into the rock , climbing higher and higher until they reached its peak , where they waited , watching for the demon who summoned them .
He soon came .
Sheji was powerful by demon standards . No-one really knew what he looked like , as a murky mist always hung over his body . Besides , if you even dared to get an inch too close to Sheji without his permission , the evil he radiated would overtake you , and it would be days until you dared move again .
As Sheji reached the rocky platform , the demons broke into a cacophony of hissing . He called for silence once , quietly , like a whisper , but immediately , silence there was . “ I have gathered you here to talk about a new enemy that threatens us all ,” Sheji announced , his voice ringing . “ A young hunter moves through China as we speak . A young hunter , but it would be best not to underestimate him .”
The demons cocked their heads , waiting . A young mortal , cunning as he may be , was of no concern to them .
“ I sense the blood of the Sun inside him . He seeks the Sun , an impossible feat for a mortal , but I am convinced he will not fail . He will do anything to get to the house of the Sun , to achieve his goal , whatever that may be .”
A wave of excitement rolled through the watching demons . All knew the powerful Sun , who gave light to the world , who saw all , who knew all . This mortal must be travelling west , for the place the Sun sets , where it rests , is always west , wherever you may be . In ancient times , before mankind , the Sun and the Moon had a battle . Their fight shook the earth , created ridges and furrows on its surface , until finally , the Moon was vanquished , forced to only appear at night .
The Sun was badly wounded , and it was said that his blood spilled upon a certain group of creatures and mortals , a group that became smaller every decade . These elite were granted powers the demons could only dream of . This hunter was nothing but a husk containing the power they so craved - tear that husk away , kill the mortal , and the power would be theirs .
Sheji stared at them , glaring slightly . “ What are you waiting for , you imbeciles ? Go ! Find that mortal !”
There was a flurry of movement as the demons sped off in a haze of bloodthirsty anger . No feelings were inside them , none except evil , pure evil , and a thirst for power . The demons of Fire headed to Xinjiang as a cluster of fireballs streaking across the sky . The slitherers slipped off to scour Shandong , their green-gray scales reflecting the silvery moonlight . Soaring up above it all were the demons of Wind , gliding along the cool night breeze . The others scattered off to the four corners of China , all intent on finding their quarry .
Before Sheji melted into a pool of darkness , he scratched a character into the mountain ’ s surface , a scratch so deep it burned the hearts of all the demons in China .