Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 12 | Page 35

Portals Everywhere in Old Shanghai
Korean International School, Chan, Lara - 7
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nce upon a time, there were four brave elves and Nambiana, a human. They were in the royal tree house
of Elvendale. Elf Arizi shouted that we had found a portal. So we all climbed through it. We landed in
new Shanghai. Then elf Aira cut a bundle of wood to make a stool. Then a tunnel appeared. Elf Naida said “A
tunnel!” We all climbed through it. We landed in old Shanghai.
Elf Farran asked “Where are we?”
“Nambiana said we are in old Shanghai right?
Nambiana?” asked Aira and told Farran.
“Yes.” Nambiana answered.
They scurried down Nanjing road. They met a little boy on the way. He said he was called Hima. He also said
he was lost.
Aira said, “Farran, the little boy said he has double checked Nanjing Road.”
“Quite right, Aira. We should take him to another place.” said Arizi.
They walked across Nanjing Road and then Naida said she saw lots of European-style buildings. “That’s the
Bund.”
“When China got attacked by France and England, Shanghai got controlled by them.” As they walked past the
Bund, Arizi asked Hima. “What’s that funny looking temple?” Hima said it was the City God Temple.
“I’ve never been there, but my mom might be there.” said Hima.
“So let’s go in to check.” said Farran, jumping up and down in excitement.
“Woah!
Calm down. You seem a bit jumpy today.” said Naida.
They went into the temple.
“Farran!” Arizi yelled.
“Build a telescope ‘People Face-Look’!”
“Ermmmm okay.” Farran said. He made leaves and built a telescope. Then he added some sprinkles. “Guys!
I’m done!” Farran yelled.
They all came and Hima looked through it.
“No sign of my mom.” said Hima.
Ten minutes later, they scurried into Yuyuan Garden.
“This garden looks beautiful.” said Aira.
Suddenly, Hima saw his mom. “Guys, I saw my mom!
Naida and Nambiana yelled.
Bye!” Hima yelled. “Bye, Hima!” Farran, Arizi, Aira,
As they began to walk away, Naida started to giggle. “That Hima just needed to grip on his mother’s hand.”
The whole group began laughing. “Oh, one of Naida’s jokes again.” Aira managed to giggle and scutter at the
same time.
“I’ve got a brilliant and great idea!” “Slowpokes, Eggheads and Daydaers!” Arizi suddenly said. “Maybe we
should stay here for one week as our vacation?”
“Great Idea!” Farran , Aira, Naida and Nambiana answered together eagerly. For the whole week we ate
Nanxiang xiao long bao and fried mantou.
Next Monday Farran and Arizi were chatting, Nambiana was reading a wonderful comic book, Aira and Naida
were sipping green apple smoothie made from home. “It’s quite nice here, but I miss home.” said Aira.
“Oh yeah?
Well actually, holidays are fine, but it doesn’t last forever.” commented Arizi.
“Well, then let’s go!” They all said powerfully. Then Farran, Aira and Naida said “Burgerminster” as the spell.
Then they all disappeared and re-appeared back in the beautiful royal tree house.