Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 4 - 7 2018 | Page 116

“I’m sorry for not believing you, Monkey,” muttered Xuanzang, “Right now, we need to figure out where
we are and how to get out of here.”
Once they swam to the shore…
“Woah, this place is awesome.” Pigsy whispered, standing soaked in his dull cloak. The sun had risen and
the harbour promenade was starting to come to life. Glass buildings packed closely together soared through
the clouds. People dressed in colourful clothes and accessories held out glowing, rectangular boxes. Wafts of
sweet and savoury food broke into the air, as bright lights danced around the shops.
“OH-MY-GOSH, look at their clothes!” Pigsy pointed. A little girl dressed in a pink shirt matched with a
sparkly skirt and bunny-backpack skipped along the path.
“Should we ask someone whe-” Monkey said.
“THERE ARE DUMPLINGS!” Pigsy blurted.
“DUMPLINGS! THERE’S NO TIME TO BE THINKING ABOUT DUMPLINGS!”
“EATING IS VERY IMPORTANT, OKAY?”
“BOTH OF YOU STOP. We need to find out where we are and figure out how to go back.”
Xuanzang was feeling a mix of stress and bewilderment. As amazing as everything was, something didn’t feel
right to him, it seemed too much like a fantasy.
“MOMMY, MOMMY, IT’S A HORSEY!” The little girl they saw earlier bounced over to them petting
Yulong’s long mane.
“Sorry about that.” Her mother ran over, holding back her daughter.
"That is quite alright but we’re a bit lost. Where exactly are we right now?” Xuanzang asked.
“Oh, this is Victoria Harbour. Are you here for Halloween? Your costumes are amazing,” she responded.
“Costumes? These ar-”
“Yes, thank you so much, ma’am.” Xuanzang answered.
The group looked at each other, more confused than ever. As they were planning on the next step, a stray
newspaper flew their way. Picking it up, Monkey read aloud the printed words.
“The biggest Halloween party will be held in Hong Kong this year.” He read. “So, maybe the well
transported us to Hong Kong and today must be Halloween according to that mother,” he continued
doubtfully.
“Who knew Hong Kong was this cool, I would definitely live here if I could, have you seen those
dumplings.”
“PIGSY!”
“Right, sorry continue”
“The party will be held on October 31st-” Monkey’s eyes widened, speechless at what he saw. This can’t
be right , he thought to himself. There was no way could this be true. How in the wor-
“MONKEY! EARTH TO MONKEY!”