Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 12 | Page 26

Stolen! International Christian School, Chow, Duncan – 8 I n the midst of the darkest hour, in Old Shanghai, Groudon, Pikachu and their Pokémon trainer, Yusuke, quietly slipped through the blackness of the vent. High above, they heard 4 police talking about a stolen necklace. As Groudon and Pikachu continued on through the vent, they shivered in fear. As dawn struck, they reached the room that stored the most expensive masterpiece jewel. Meanwhile, they snuck in with quiet footsteps, and expanded their hands to steal the jewel. Kaboom! A moment passed. They heard the door to the museum open, and they heard footsteps entering. Finally, they heard the footsteps go away. At last, they put the jewel into the bag and spotted a crack under the door. Peeking under, they held their breath as they saw guard pull out his gun searching for the thieves. When the guard wasn’t looking, they took their chance and escaped. As they slipped out they happily danced away.