Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 3 2018 | Page 298

Where am I ? Where are the others ? She wondered . She thought for a while and took out her phone to use the GPS map . She found her companies quickly . I can do anything with high-tech gadgets . Shelly thought .
The group continued walking toward Tianzhu . “ Shelly and Benjamin , you must follow my instruction or you would get lost !” Xuanzang was disappointed at the new comers . Later , they reached an oasis . “ Let ’ s take some rest here for the night before we climb the Dark Demon to reach our destination ,” Xuanzang pointed at a mountain a mile away . After the ascendants were asleep , Shelly said , “ Come on ! Let ’ s explore around .” “ I don ’ t think it ’ s a good idea to walk away ,” Benjamin replied . “ Don ’ t worry timid boy . I can solve any problem ,” Shelly exclaimed as she looked around , “ Look at all these beautiful trees with green leaves . Oh ! There are some rare plants near the pond too .” After a while , they tried to make their way back but couldn ’ t see their ascendants at all . “ It ’ s all your fault , Benjamin !” said Shelly . “ Stop panicking , we ’ ve got this ,” Benjamin replied . “ Of course I understand that keeping calm is important . Let ’ s see what can be used now ,” said Shelly , “ What about laser guns to light up the surrounding and GPS map to locate our position and our ascendants ’,” Soon , they reached their ascendants again . “ With my ability and these high-tech gadgets , we can do anything ,” Shelly said proudly .
Later , the sun rose and their journey continued . Again , Shelly and Benjamin were bored so they played with laser guns as they reached the caves in Dark Mountain . “ The Dark Demon , black in color and frightened of light lives here . Shh …” Xuanzang reminded the fellows . Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie tiptoed along the way . However , Shelly and Benjamin were too engaged in playing and talking to each other that they ignored Xuanzang ’ s instruction . “ This place is so funny . All the plants are black !” said Shelly . “ Yes ! But I can ’ t see very clearly without any lamps ,” said Benjamin curiously . Just as they looked around this strange place , they heard a roar , “ Who disturbed me ?”
“ Oh no ! The light of the laser guns must have wakened the Dark Demon . Run away quickly !” said Xuanzang anxiously . Shelly and Benjamin turned around ; a black monster with huge body was chasing them . The monster that was as tall as the mountain extended its long legs to catch the five intruders . They ran with all their might . Unfortunately , the monster grabbed them with its big claws instantly . They struggled in the tight claws of the Dark Demon . Moments later , they were being thrown down . “ Ha ! This is your consequence for disturbing my sweet 10000-year sleep . I will lock you up in my dungeon and eat you tonight . Frying may be a nice way to cook you guys , don ’ t you think ?” barked the demon . With an evil smile , it stormed out of the cave .
“ He has gone , now let ’ s brainstorm some ways to escape ,” said Xuanzang . She took out her gun . Beep ! “ Oh no ! It has run out of battery ! And so are the other gadgets ! We will die without them !” “ Stop freaking out fellow ! Let ’ s clear up our mind . Then , we can chant the Sutra ,” said Xuanzang . The others followed Xuanzang ’ s instruction and the room fell into complete silence . “ I can ’ t do that !” Shelly shouted . “ Remember , nothing can be finished successfully without your patience ,” Xuanzang reminded her . A few hours past and the five of them purified their mind finally . Xuanzang said , “ Alright . Let ’ s recite the Buddhist scripture together . With the power of the five of us , I ’ m sure that we can escape .” Indeed , they chanted the Sutra got the power to leave the mountain successfully .
Soon , they arrived at Tianzhu . “ Fellows , we have arrived at our destination . Let ’ s get the Buddhist sacred texts ,” said Xuanzang . Surprisingly , they found a strange scroll along with the text .
Shelly and Benjamin , Congratulations ! You have accomplished your mission . Remember what you have learnt during this journey . For you , the journey to the west is to something Wonderful , Encouraging , Simple , and something treasurable . Secretary of Ministry of Culture
“ I will surely treasure the memories from this journey . Hey ! Would you three like to visit the 22 nd century ? We can start a new journey !” said Shelly .
Later , the five of them boarded the time machine , ready to travel to the 22 nd century . Yet another journey in life has just started …