Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 1-2 | Page 529

New Journey to the West
Western Acadmy of Beijing , Cui, Nina - 10
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s the three starving disciples and their master arrived at a dark and steep valley, surrounded by
whirling mist floating around. The King Monkey who had brilliant sense smelled devil. Evil. Plain
evil. Getting closer and closer. The mist swirling and whirling closer. The sun setting at a
extraordinary speed, the sky getting darker and darker…
Before he new what was happening, and before he could aware his master of the chance they might be
caught dead, and what they can do to avoid that happening or worse; blackness surrounded him, and than
nothing.
When he opened his eyes, he saw “her”. The “her” everyone was telling him to be aware of when he was
caught after disarranging the sky palace. It was “her”. Where were they anyways? Why are they here? Who
exactly is she, the “her” they called it? Than it hit him! It was the 7 dragons cave, where the 7 dragons the
color of the rainbow would turn real each night and heal people. But what is she doing here?
“WHERE ARE WE?” Exclaimed the Pig!
“Um, I think we are at the 7 dragons cave, though what is she doing here?” Explained Sha Wujing while
wondering too.
Such a great question, wondered the Monkey King while trying to untie the rope that was holding on to
him, where are they?
“Welcome to my cave…” Announced the fine lady dressed in shining silk and glittering diamonds.
“Your cave? I thought it belonged to the 7 dragons.” Tang Sanzang commented bravely. “Who are you
anyways?”
“Aha, what a polite question. I am Paulina the snake devil, who once was so poor. But not anymore, well,
after I captured the 7 dragons and occupied their house. Ugh, but it’s in such poor condition.” Replied
Paulina.
“Why didn’t he thought of that before, and if he did, they would have never gotten themselves in here,
thought the Monkey King. Stupid me!!! But what can I do now?” He wondered. “Fight? Wrestle? Or
maybe…trick her.” He knew that she was way too strong for anyone he knew to fight, but she is definitely
not very smart. Tiny brain the size of a tennis ball… He knew that she was currently cursed by Guan Yin
Goddess to fall in love with what ever she sees first and that is anything gold. So if he can somehow get her
to…
“Aha, so you were the Paulina or you know “her” everyone was talking about. The smart and powerful
goddess, beautiful and rich. Convincing and lovely. Nice and caring. So I was wondering if you’ll let us go.”
He lied, knowing that of course it was a absolute NO “We gotta get going.”
“Maybe, maybe. But there is a deal” She replied, surprising the Monkey King. “Surprised you, huh? I knew
that. Of course NO. You can not leave here. No matter- wait, how about this, I let you go but you have
to give me that beautiful gold robe you’re wearing”
“Sure. Fine deal-”
As soon as the Monkey King finished his sentence, his master disturbed him, cutting him off. As he dragged
the Monkey King aside, he began to whisper.