Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction Group 2 -1 2019 | Page 178

The Treasure Voyages
Kennedy School, Chow, Hana - 10
Chapter 1: what this is even about
The salty air and the cool breeze blew against my face.The whole crew was busy doing bits of work and
chattering away.I decided to enjoy every memorable moment.We all clearly knew he was eager to trade
goods from the emperor such as silk and tea for something we desired all his life:gold.That's what he
wanted.I was on the ship named ‘The Greatest’ full of riches.I mean there were far more riches and goods
from the honorable emperor than the crew on board.I’m probably the youngest one here.I’m weak and i’m
thirteen.But father always believes in me.
“I believe in you more than i believe in myself kid,” reminded my dad over and over again.
Our destination was Africa which was very far and we were hoping we might be the first people to reach
Africa.Of course I knew it was going to be very tiring.But I had to complete this journey and I still
remember the very day I made up my mind.Father handed me a piece of paper,old and crumply.It was a
map.
“Chen,use this even though it may look useless,i've kept it for many years and I believe you will find this
handy sometime”he said
By looking at the map,it seemed like a long way to africa.Whatever it was.
Chapter 2 :enemies?
Few days past already,quickly and so far we'd reached India and Arabia,getting a chance to be one of the
most historic historians.I met amazing people and tried the delicious mangos.I thought I would have a nice
time,peaceful and calm lying down on my hammock because so far I'd experienced all the marvellous things
I was silently and carefully studying the map father gave me,thinking deep thoughts.
For dinner,all of us quietly gathered out on the deck watching the beautiful horizon.All of a
sudden,something not quite right was blocking the entire charming view.Another ship.The captain scowled
without stopping and suddenly he looked angry.the whole crew went crazy and a second later it was just
shouting.
“The bombs!load your guns!,”ordered the captain busily walking around.We heard deafening noises of
bombs shooting our direction.Many strong men of the crew started fighting back.
A load of fierce looking people got on our ship,and things got insane.They were searching for the treasures
throughout the depths of the ship.Soon after,the vile enemies carried our silk and our belongings.One big
bulky woman was holding something familiar.My map.I could never in a billion years let someone take it.
“THAT’S MY MAP,”I screamed to the top of my voice.The pirate noticed me.
The pirate smiled smugly showing all of her menacing disgusting teeth.
“You’re not afraid of me young lad?,”she asked.She punched me hardly on the stomach and I drew my
sword as I stabbed her hard.She jerked away,the map slipping of her hands.I snatched it.Afraid,she ran
away.At least I had the map.I noticed a large piece of glorious silk,that I could not ignore.It seemed to be
the only wonderful thing in the middle of this chaos.I snatched that too hugging the belongings
tightly,letting no one take it away.I shed a tear in pain because the pirate had left a colossal scar on my
back.My head was throbbing with pain and I was unable to do anything but lie down.
Chapter 3:Hunger,shock and grievance
First of all, people were cursing.Next moaning of terror.I’d sort of saved the crew by holding on tight to the
goods.What was the whole use of this voyage?A few moments later,still screaming in agony the boat started
sinking.I did not want to pass away in a voyage we were supposed to be famous for!Soon most of the pirates
were swimming and clutching tightly on their precious belongings.I shoved half of the map in my
mouth,hoping it would not dissolve.the green tea was hanging on my shoulder about to fall.I tightened my
grip.
“Swim! Swim!,”shouted my father from the top his voice.
Immediately,grasping onto the small log i swam.for my life.If the other pirates couldn’t reach africa,I
would.No doubt.
Chapter 4:Cave
When at last I awoke,it felt surprisingly homely again.