Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 4 - 7 2018 | Page 304

surrender . Darius was struck down by his hammer and as he moved in for the finishing blow , I stood in front of his swing and passed out .
Slowly , but surely I opened my secreted eyes to the world once again with Darius at my side , though I felt massive pain from my chest . I muttered “ Darius , you alive and where are we ?” Darius chuckled “ Still alive and kicking and we are in Rome .” I slowly got up and limped towards the balcony , finally seeing Rome and its wonders . The Coliseum was a monolith and the various houses dominated the area . The midday chatting of the markets can be heard from miles away and there is a smell of both stone and sewage beneath the house . I have made the journey to the Far West and now I am truly satisfied .