New Journeys to the West
Singapore International School ( Hong Kong ), Wu , Pui-Yan Christine - 10
“ Mom , can I have my bedtime story now ?” questioned Cassandra . “ Of course dear ! What kind of story do you want ?” her mom asked . “ The one about how you found me !” Cassandra replied . Mom nodded and proceeded by tucking her into bed .
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On a bright summer morning , the sun was like a big ball of fire , hanging high up in the sky and the gentle breeze made the grass dance gracefully . Me and your dad , decided to go for a stroll on the beach . He had been telling me jokes and we had been looking out at the sea with its many shades of blue when suddenly , I saw a fuchsia basket floating towards us . I ran to pick it up and to my surprise , in it was a beautiful baby girl . I also found a note inside saying : Hi , please take care of my daughter , I will call back for her when I ’ m ready .” “ Now , it ' s time for bed Cassandra ,” she said . Cassandra stared at her her bedroom window , gazing at the shining stars . She stared dreamily and thought , I wonder what ’ s beyond these stars ! She thought , and thought , and her eyes shut close .
“ Hi . I ’ m the Island Keeper of Dream Valley , I have chosen you to come on a quest to Dream Valley . When you are heading to school tomorrow , you will come across a guardian who will help you during your quest on the day . Remember to say the words “ press the key , one two three , enter the door and find out more ”. You will need to use the rhyme with your guardian . See you soon !”
Cassandra woke up , startled , frightened . She checked her house to confirm her assumption that it was all a dream .
Once she was ready , she ran , rushing to get to school , slamming the door while leaving . Suddenly she heard a small voice . “ You ' re still going to school even after the Island Keeper told you not to ?” she heard . This was scary , nobody knew about her dream ! She looked right and left , no one . Front and back , no one . A chill crept down her spine , was it real or her imagination ? “ Look in your pocket !” It was the voice again ! She did as told and found a small mouse ! “ I ’ m your guardian and my name ’ s Timmy !” the mouse said . “ Now , hold me and say the rhyme ,” he instructed her . Cassandra did so and a strong breeze started coming towards her . The cacophonous sound of the wind rang in her ear violently . She shut her eyes tight , obliged to what was happening . At that very moment , everything was calm , but there was a twist . She slowly opened her eyes , where was she ? Timmy was standing front of her . “ Welcome to the Hidden Dimension !” he said cheerfully . The most evil villain of history , Vascol , looked at his colossal staff . A worried look spread across his face . They were coming . He had to get rid of them ! “ I have a fabulous idea !” he said cackling . Cassandra and Timmy were skipping through the Ever-life Forest when suddenly , the trees shot up high into the sky , they curled backwards , aiming for the adventurous pair . Zooming around and rushing everywhere , creating a dungeon and trapping them .