Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 4 - 7 2018 | Page 192

At once Wukong reached behind his ear . I heaved a sigh and shook my head instinctively , partially at Wukong ’ s impulsiveness and seeing how Pigsy was basically staring into the young girl ' s soul . People ( and animals ) never change , do they ? While Xuanzang rushed over to volunteer , Wukong interjected ,“ I could easily help you chop all your nonexistent firewood in a second , but listen to me master , these people are trying to deceive you !” Upon hearing Wukong ’ s words , the girl started tearing up . “ Alright listen up , disguising yourself as a sympathetic duo won ’ t work on me . That ’ s like man-eating demon trick number one . Hell , I did it all the time back when I ate people .” Wukong ’ s shrill voice alarmed me and I decided to walk over , secretly investigating Xuanzang ’ s reaction . At once it felt like my body was under trance as I opened my mouth and spat out unfamiliar words ,“ A single thought at once disturbs a hundred monsters , don ’ t let your lower self take interest in the thoughts and emotions that interfere with your dedication to be present . Only then , will you reach Vulture Hill .” I stared at Xuanzang in confusion once I broke out of my void-box . He stayed silent for a moment and finally voiced out , “ maybe we all should go in together , the task will be easier completed with more people , right ?” Xuanzang gave a warning stare to Wukong , but didn ’ t recite the restraining spell . Pigsy didn ’ t make unneccessary provoking comments . I heaved a sigh of relief . It was then , it clicked . Guanyin must have given me a little help to realise my purpose in their mission- to lead the members to seek their , what was that ? Vulture Hill ! This must be it , the way to pass the mission ! “ I think I know- ” A whisk of wind whipped past me and pushed me to the floor . The two ladies , accompanied by two bulky men had already hopped on a gigantic motorcycle and sped past us , whisking Xuanzang with them in the process . “ Since you all wouldn ’ t cooperate , we had to use the hard way .” the old lady sang darkly and smirked at us . Wukong ’ s eyes turned from gold into fiery red and threw his hands up . But before he could conjure any power , shots rang throught the chilly air , grazing Wukong ’ s arm in the process . I gasped loudly and Shamonk immediately pulled me behind his back . “ Let ’ s transform ourselves , it ’ ll be faster that way .” Pigsy suggested . I was expecting a provoking comment from Wukong about Pigsy ’ s only-36 transforming skills , but surprisingly , it didn ’ t come . “ It ’ s fine , I can erm ... walk or something ...?” I scratched the back of my head . “ No , we ’ re going together . We ’ re a team , as you said , right ?” Wukong gave me a michievous smile . Well , that was unexpected . At once I was hurled onto his cloud trampeze as strong currents of wind zipped through the forest and encircled us . In no time , we arrived at an abandoned factory . The gang members were trying to snatch away Xuanzang ' s emerald bracelets and golden stick . Before we could even rush over , a large group of bulky gang members marched out with advanced-looking machine guns in hand . Tremors of fear drifted from my head to toes , feeling like chilling ice shards racing down my veins . A huge pitbull charged at me with full force , a few men firing from behind . I sprinted around a few trees before launching behind a purple shrubbery . I crossed my fingers , silently hoping the members would finally work together . No matter how many horror movies I ’ ve seen about terrifying beasts that prowled the depths of forests reigning terror on innocent souls , nothing could have prepared me for the sight that stood in front of me . Yellow sullen eyes glared at me . It ' s long saber-like teeth protruded from it ’ s mouth . Engulfing as much stale air as I could , I screamed . What have i gotten myself into ? Branches slapped at my face , grabbed for my clothes , and tripped me up like they were aiding the beast behind me . The ground began to shake and I knew it was in high pursuit behind me . The forest ground vanished from under my feet and I cartwheeled down the slope . Shock paralysed me and fear froze my mind . My entire right side screamed in agony as I was propelled across the forest floor . I turned my head to see the fierce pitbull staring at an escalated slope , a growl reverberated through its chest . Like fate loved me or something , a strong current of wind crashed into the animal ’ s side , causing the beast to stumble disoriented . Look ’ s like i ’ m not dying today . Another sphere of sparkling fire landed inches away from me , sizzling out on the fallen leaves . I looked up to see Pigsy raising his nine-toothed rake in the air , fire and blinding light streaming forth . A deep grow bellowed through the air as the poor creature retreated . I hauled myself up to find all three members looking down at me in concern . I nodded surely at them , their presence pacifying me slightly .