Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 4 - 7 2018 | Page 325

Almost a Greek Tragedy
Korean International Springboard, Lee, Joshua - 17
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nce upon a time, Zeus wanted to steal Tripitaka he wanted to do this because he wanted Tripitaka's
knowledge. Tripitaka, Sun Wukong, Piggy and Sandy were searching for the secret scriptures in
Greece. When suddenly lightning flew down from the sky. Tripitaka's white horse threw him on
the floor and a lightning bolt went around his body and captured him. When Sun Wukong tried to help he
was struck by a lightning bolt and was unable to move. Zeus then sent a wind that made Tripitaka fly up to
Mount Olympus. Zeus told Tripitaka that he would destroy him because he had too much knowledge.
Tripitaka said “So be it, but first could you answer a question?”
Zeus started to laugh, “Okay! Ask me anything but it won't help you.”
Tripitaka asked. “Are you the strongest God in all of the universe?”
Zeus answered, “Yes of course, my lightning is the strongest thing in the whole world. Nothing can beat it,
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