Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 1-2 | Page 466

New Journeys to the West
Singapore International School (Hong Kong), Wong, Faith - 10
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t was a swelteringly hot day in Ancient China and the Monkey King, or Moki was out exploring.
However, on the way back Moki got lost! Poor Moki wandered around like a robot, but the more he
walked, the more confused he got. After a back-breaking three hours, Moki decided to rest under a
peach tree. The tree was filled with large juicy peaches and Moki could not resist the temptation to eat one.
As soon as he bit it, he felt a jerk behind his navel and felt himself being lifted up in the air…
“Ouch!” Moki exclaimed as he hit the ground. As he looked around, he realised he was not in Ancient
China anymore! Just then, he felt a reassuring arm on his shoulder. He looked up and saw two girls smiling
at him. The prettier one said in a sweet voice, “Hi. My name is Felicia. This is my cousin, Sandy. We were
having a jog when we saw you. Err... you look different from us...Is this your first time in Hong Kong?”
Moki nodded. He thought to himself. Hong Kong. Where is this place? Is it my friend King Kong’s home?
Sandy helped Moki up and said, “Well then, we will guide you around Hong Kong! Come on, there are
loads of things to do!”
The first place they brought Moki to was Ocean Park. It was an eye opener for Moki. He had never seen
so many people in his life! The place was crowded and jammed packed like sardines. Moki was surprised to
see that Ocean Park did not only have marine animals, it was home to land based animals as well. Moki
bumped into the descendants of panda bear and red fox. They nudged him to go onto the Hair Raiser and
Moki did, after he queued for ages! Moki felt that the ride could do better with a million more somersaults!
He could not understand why the girls screamed their lungs out. His ear drums nearly burst!
For the next stop, Felicia and Sandy brought Moki to Disneyland. Moki thought it looked like a vibrant,
colourful, action-packed city with bright lights and loud music. People were running from one attraction to
another, trying their best to beat the queues for the rides. He fell in love with the plushies in the gift shop
and absolutely loved Princess Leia and Ewok Tsum Tsum. Moki argued with the girls that Chewbacca was
his relative. Unfortunately, Chewbacca was a mute and was unable to voice support for Moki. The heated
argument drew a crowd and someone shouted, “Go home and ask your parents!” Moki shouted back, “I
have no idea who my parents are! I only know Big Buddha and I don’t know his whereabouts now.” Felicia
and Sandy laughed and told Moki that Big Buddha is also located on Lantau Island, just an hour’s drive
away. So, the three of them set off to see Big Buddha.
It turned out that Big Buddha was waiting for them. He sent Sandy and Felicia back home. Big Buddha
asked Moki to reflect on the day. Moki thought that the modern world was exciting with many fascinating
things to do. On the other hand, it was crowded, loud and fast paced. Moki preferred the vast grasslands,
valleys and mountains. Big Buddha asked if he missed Ancient China. Moki nodded eagerly. At that
moment, Moki’s pocket in his trousers jiggled. He reached into the pocket and pulled out the unfinished
peach. Moki swallowed it and was transported back to Ancient China instantaneously. From that day
onwards, whenever Moki thought of this day, the flashing bright lights, thumping loud music and the girls’
scream gave him a migraine!