New Journey to the West
Carmel Pak U Secondary School , Man , Tin Wai - 12
Agirl woke up and felt thirsty . She tried to grabbed the bottle next to her but she failed to do it . She couldn ’ t move and she felt unhappy and the most misfortune people on the world . She thought about herself . Her name is Jane and she lived in an ordinary family . She was very weak since she was born and she was not allowed to get out of the house a step . She liked reading books and explored everything she saw . But she couldn ’ t do it and she stayed on the bed all day .
But one day her 12 th birthday , she found a little window in her room . She was very curious so she looked out . She saw boys running around the park , girls dancing , babies crying for food and many interesting things she never saw before . She quickly took out her sketch book and drew everything she saw .
Every day after , Jane did the same thing . She couldn ’ t wait to get outside and look around . On her 18 th birthday , her mum and dad decided to let her out and explore the world . She quickly ran out . She sat on a bench and started drawing . Suddenly there was an old man walking slowly to her . The old man slowly said “ My name is Xuanzang . I was a monk and I travelled for years and I found a magical community of learning in India called Nalanda . I lost it and I am too old to find it . I didn ’ t even know where it is . Could you find it for me ?” Jane asked “ What do I have to do ?” Xuanzang answered “ I ’ ll give you strength and braveness if you promise to help me and solve all difficulties you face on the way and never give up . I will also grant you a special gift when you finish your task .” Jane said “ You have my word . I will help you no matter what happened .”
Jane started her journey to find Nalanda . All she knows is that the Nalanda is at the west of the world . She brought a compass with her . She kept walking and she felt very tired and thirsty . She sat next to a huge lake and drank water . The water was very fresh and she couldn ’ t stop drinking . Suddenly Jane fell into the lake . She could not swim so she struggled . When she was about to give up , something pushed her up . She could breathe again and she looked at the thing . It looked like a horse but it had wings and a horn . It said ” I am a flying unicorn . You can call me Rainbow . I am sent here to help you by Xuanzang .” Jane said ” Thank you so much ! You are exact the flying unicorn I need for now .” So Jane and Rainbow became friends and they went together to the west .
Jane was chatting with Rainbow when she heard a big sound . “ Boom !” A huge and terrifying dragon appeared . “ I am very hungry ! This is the perfect timing you two come ! My perfect lunch !” Jane screamed “ What should I do ?” She panicked and she saw a sword flying in the air . She quickly grabbed it . She fought with the dragon with the sword . At first , she almost hurt herself . But she became more confident and better of using the sword . ‘ I need to believe myself ! ’ She thought . She held the sword tightly and slayed the dragon .
The dragon disappeared in a mist and left a baby dragon . The baby dragon was terrified and it said “ I am Fire . I lived in the dragon ’ s pouch since she caught me from my mum and have never been out once because she didn ’ t want me to get away . I won ’ t eat you I promise . I was lonely all that time . Please let me join your search for the Nalanda !” Jane and Rainbow said “ Okay ! As long as you promise to never eat us ! You ’ re welcome !” They continued the search for the Nalanda together with Fire .
The three friends flew together to the west and slowly became tired . They decided to rest on the huge tree they saw . The leaves on the tree were large and strong . It looked just like a hammock and it was very comfortable to sleep on . They laid on the huge leaves and slept quickly . Abruptly , they woke up and saw the tree walking to the east . They were shocked and they saw the leaves starting to tie them up . Jane quickly pulled out the sword and cutted the leaves that tied her and Rainbow . She quickly got on Rainbow . Fire spit fire and burnt the leaves to free him .
Fire was flying and suddenly said “ Look ! There is a monster with two horns , a long tail and wings like bats ! What is that thing ? There is a palace behind it too !” That monster noticed them and flew slowly to them . They were scared but they couldn ’ t move and they didn ’ t know why . The monster spoke with a terrifying voice “ You shall never get past me ! I am the guardian of this magical palace and I will never allow anyone in !” Jane said “ What do you want us to do to let us in ?” The monster answered “ I was a huge bird once .