Treasures in the Gobi Desert
Independent Schools Foundation Academy, Michelle Cheuk Yiu Wong, Fiction: Group 2
A
wild wind came rushing through the Gobi desert ---- the largest desert in Asia and
the sand was dancing in the air.
A baby golden eagle sore through the sky using his own secret language to call
his friend the baby snow leopard to play with him. He knocked on the door, “Hello? Is
anybody here?” A familiar face looked at him, it was his dad!!! “Dad, why are you here?” His dad
answered angrily, “Quiet! The baby is going to wake up because of your voice!” Baby snow leopard
woke up and came running out, and the baby golden eagle was jumping up and down. The other
eagles shouted, “Jake, why do you need to be so quiet?” In frustration, Jake said, “My baby brother
is here!” ”What’s so bad about that?” his dad asked. “You don’t love me! Nobody cares about me
now!” Jake cried. Sam told Jake to calm down and shared with him a present. Jake was surprised,
“What’s in there?” “Oh! A treasure map!”
Jake was extremely excited and planned to go for his treasure hunt. Together with Sam,
they set off…… Their parents, who made the map, wished them good luck! Since Jake was older
than the baby leopard, Sam by 3 years, Sam was not too heavy to sit on his back and flew. But
Sam wanted to make Jake feel free, so he tied a rope to Jake and himself so he led the way. Sam
spread out his invisible wings to touch the breeze. Sam thought that it would be very nice if he
was a golden eagle. Jake asked Sam, “Are you scared?” Sam answered, “Of course, not! I like
adventures!”Jake said, “But there may dangerous beasts out there waiting for us…… “They both
knew that anything could be lying in wait and ready to pounce. But it was exciting too.
They arrived at the starting zone in the desert. They saw a strong-looking golden eagle
waiting for them. The Strong eagle told them, “Guys, you have to find your classmate – Zach, the
Gobi bear. Walk northward until you reach the cliff about 300 miles away. Zach will help you
out.” After telling them the instructions, he went away. Jake and Sam started their adventure
in an exciting mood but after one hour they were really tired. Suddenly a sharp wooden thing
dashed at Sam. It almost hurt Sam on his neck. Out of basic instinct, Jake and Sam ran as fast as
they could to escape. Trembling with fright, Sam asked, “Who are those strange-looking people
chasing after us?”Jake answered, “They must be those legendary Mongolian people which mum
told me and they want to hunt for us! Sam, you better jump to my back. Let me protect you.””Hold
on tight……”Jake took a deep breath and used all his strength to fly up as fast and as high as he
could. When Jake dared to open his eyes, he told Sam, “We are safe now. Luckily they do not
chase after us anymore. It was such a narrow escape!” He asked Sam, “Are you okay? Do you want
to go back home?” Jake yelled, “No way, we’re on a mission. We have to find the treasure.”
After dashing the sky for about one more hour, they reached the cliff that the strong eagle
talked about. They were pleased to see the Gobi bear, Zach waiting for them. But it was so hot.
Jake and Sam were soaked in sweat. Zach glanced at them and said, “It is a pleasure to meet you.”
Zach took the eagle’s wings and played with them. Jake asked innocently, “What should we do
next?” Zach answered, “Follow me, we have to go past the cliff!” But Zach was too clumsy to
climb. He almost slipped and fell from the cliff. Luckily Jake helped him and let Zach to sit on his
back. But Jake was totally exhausted. After resting for a while, he flew back to help Sam to go
down the cliff too. But now it was already sunset time. The sun had gone. The temperature was
