Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 3 2018 | Page 3

“ You are more than welcome to join my journey if you want , however the adventure won ’ t be smooth or straightforward . Are you still following me ?” I repeated once more , trying to make sure . “ Yes . I am more than happy to follow and will support you in any form .” Poseideire joyfully saluted .
We travelled miles and miles for weeks and weeks , panting and sweating . When there was an obstacle in the journey , there was always a light streaming out of my dark soul - Poseideire . He guarded me all night even though he , himself was exhausted . He never complained , he just silently carried on . Whilst I was marching towards a rooted , hollow woods , I figured out that something was atypical . The trees started to replace themselves with rusty , ancient coffins and tomb stones as the whole woods rapidly became a spooky , horrendous graveyard . When the suspicion was building up , I felt something whooshing through my heart . It felt frigid , as if someone had shoved my heart in a tomb full of freezing ice . White substance was ruffling its gown when I opened my eyes . I pinched my cheek , holded my breath and punched myself on the nose , but it was reality . The blurry creature finally shoved its gown off and revealed itself to me and my mate . “ Hmm .. Yes , you are confused . But on the other hand , you are amazed of how this could actually happen . I can always read your mind … so do not lie to me … You are going on a journey to the Francescan castle , right ? Yes , you are …. I am Mr . Phillipé . I used to be the guard of Parthenon gate but I got executed because I .. did something terribly wrong . That is why I am stuck in here , at the spooky , dark forest with a human body ! Will you get me out of here ?” Mr . Phillipé questioned in a polite manner with a desperate look on his face .
“ Finally ! It is the land of Francescan palace ( Rome )!” Poseideire screeched in excitement . The Francescan palace was a land of joy and grace . Fresh crops had been washed with clear raindrops and deer were having a peaceful nap , tanning itself lightly on the gentle sunlight . Gentle breeze tickled everyone ’ s noses as aromatic scent of flowers danced through the wind . “ Help me ! Get me out of here ! I ’ ve been holding earth from million years ago ! Just get me out of here and I will do anything for you . Please !” a centaur roared , shattering peace . As Harold picked the centaur up , the centaur turned aggressive towards the others right away . “ Who are you ? What are you doing to Harold ? Don ’ t you dare ? You should get a taste of my fist ! Come here , you coward !” As I tied the centaur ’ s head with magic rope , it began to turn milder and optimistic- the magic rope was my emergency gadget to use in this type of situation .
Clash ! Swoosh ! Chang ! A herd of minotaurs galloped speedily towards us as we locked our eyes and prayed for the best . One … two … three … We all waited for the minotaurs to collapse us right away , but nothing had occurred . Thud ! Just then , I witnessed an astonishing sight- the centaur was fighting the last Minotaur left in the field . All of them had been knocked up . Blood was drizzling down its chin and its biceps were rumbling in agony . Its legs were immensely wounded with a nasty scar of a fierce axe . As the last Minotaur thudded on the ground , I dashed up to the centaur and examined through his body to check that his wound wasn ’ t too severe . I was impressed of how he could sacrifice himself for the safety of all the others . I then blessed the centaur and marched along the endless path .