Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction Group 2 - 2 | Page 216

The Ruler of the High Seas in an Adventure with Science
Yew Chung International School (Primary), Xu, Malvin - 10
As the pirates rested near the sea, Captain Zheng stood in his cabin, brainstorming a plan. They were
about to go to a place in China known for its famous hidden treasures, and the crew was nothing but
excited. Zheng was a kind-hearted and loving man. He was tall and fit, with a beard silky and in healthy
condition.
Zheng returned to the cabin. He had always dreamed of it, of going to the land of treasures, and now the
dream came true.
“Alright,” said Zheng, whilst making a gesture that made the crew gather together.
The Captain explained that in order to get to the treasure, they need enough supplies. Then he said that on
the way they might encounter some nasty people, so they need to be alert.
“Now are we ready to go?” asked Zheng.
“Yes, we are!” chanted back the crew.
They lined up to board the Qi Xia. The ship was parked against the deck of the vacant seaside cabin in
where the pirates rested. The tides were low and the weather seemed friendly, so it was perfect for them to
start the journey.
The pirates were exceptional pirates, and they sailed the sea giving merciful people their treasure, whilst
fighting off bad pirates. They travel around and have an adventure and find treasures. They also greatly
appreciate helping people in need.
Finally, the anchors raised. The ship was filled with the air of excitement: the pirates danced around, sang
shanties and got out the food. It was a festive time now in the year, and the pirate crew just couldn’t help it.
***
It was a warm morning when the captain announced that this was the first stop for refill and rest.
“First stop,” said Zheng. “We need to find a place to rest, and we need to get the ship checked up and
supplies ready. You guys can rest in the cabin or guard the ship.
“Alright, guys. I’m going to find resources and load supplies onto the boat. See you guys later” said
Zheng. As he walked off and the pirates set off to guard the ship.
***
After a while, the captain came back. In his arms, he carried loads of cardboard boxes.
“Hey guys, I’ve -” the pirate captain got cut off as he saw the pirates chatting with a random guy who
was sobbing on one of the pirate's bed.
“Hey guys, what are you doing?” questioned Zheng.
“We just found this guy sitting in his cabin crying. And he is a scientist, we just asked him,” said Li.
“We were just trying to comfort him,” exclaimed Bo.
“So what happened?” Zheng asked the scientist, with a bit of pity.
The scientist explained to them how his brother was heard to be captured in Zhangjiajie, and he heard it on
the radio. The pirate captain suggested to help, and the scientist greatly accepted, brightening up a little. The
scientist already felt a part of his mind feeling gratitude towards the pirate Captain.
***
When the scientist went aboard their ship, he told them about the horrible scientist that was against him
and his theories and inventions, and that he was afraid that the lost scientist would get all the attention, and
lose his customers.6
“Such an old greedy hag, wants the treasure all to himself,” said Bo.
So they set off towards Zhangjiajie, checking the nautical charts every few minutes. The boat sailed through
rain, blizzard, hurricane, and storm: nothing could stop them, now, as they have a mission ahead, and the
crew will never rest if there was a mission to be completed.
***
Saturday was ship cleaning day, and everyone was cleaning the ship. Suddenly, the pirate captain
announced that they had, finally, arrived Zhangjiajie. They got off the ship and gathered around a beach.
Then the scientist briefly described the appearance of the malicious scientist.
“He sort of has some grey eyebrows, whooshy moustache, hair sticking straight up and grey hair poking
out off his ears,” replied the scientist. “And has round glasses, a white lab coat, and he’s sort of short.”
“That seems like a grey man.” retorted Li.
Zhen explained to the others that they could go and find the person at different places, and then he made
the connection that the scientist’s brother might be captured by the evil scientist and threatening the scientist
with the death of his brother, so that the scientist won’t carry out his theories and inventions to the public.