HKYWA 2015 Online Anthology (Fiction Group 1 & 2) - page 451

Fiction: Group 2
Without hesitation, Simon and Nick both nodded in agreement as they set the plan in action.
Once the car dropped them off, Simon and Nick both bolted towards the “Pearl River Delta” dock,
tripping and accidentally crashing into strangers. They arrived to the dock, only to see a cloud of black
smoke covering the traces of Blackbeard’s enormous pirate ship, polluting the shimmering waters of Pearl
River Delta.
“We must catch them at once!” shouted Simon as he spent an arm and a leg to buy a speedboat.
“That will do it!” remarked Simon happily as he introduced his new sleek, black speedboat to Nick.
Without a minute to waste, Simon and Nick hopped onto the speedboat, hot in pursuit of the fearsome
pirate ship.
After what seemed like an hour, they finally caught sight of the colossal pirate ship, which was standing
over 14 feet tall, making Nick’s skin turn into a pristine white colour, teeth chattering on his fingernails.
With the need for speed, Simon and Nick both took out their jetpacks and sped towards the pirate ship at
the speed of light. They landed at the back of the ship, only to catch sight of Blackbeard’s murderous eyes as
he took out his silver cutlass from its scabbard as it glimmered in the sunlight while Simon withdrew his
old-fashioned revolver.
“I am so honoured to meet detective Simon. No offense, but only cowards bring guns to a swordfight,
Simon,” mocked Blackbeard.
“And only morons bring swords to a gunfight,” sneered Simon.
As the battle commenced, Simon and Blackbeard both fought like demons, slashing and shooting like
professional fighters. Soon enough, Simon got dragged towards the plank, followed by a forceful kick that
sent Simon spiralling back into the river, along with Nick. As they were struggling for survival, Nick found
a small island in the middle of nowhere, where the duo took shelter.
Out in the wilderness, all Simon saw were snapped up pieces that the brown-furred monkeys munched
on day and night, and old straps of strings drenched with mud. Suddenly, a light bulb flickered in Simon’s
head.
“Why don’t we make a raft to go to Macau?” suggested Simon.
“ Sure thing,” agreed Nick. So, Simon and Nick got to work. They spent a whole day to finish making
the raft and steered it to Macau.
Once Blackbeard had gone to rob the banks, Simon and Nick stealthily stole all the dynamites. When
Blackbeard got back to his ship, Simon and Nick ambushed them and, without hesitation, ambushed
Blackbeard and Ghastly with dynamites. No one felt the least bit of sympathy as the scorching flame of the
dynamites swallowed both pirates whole. And that was the last anyone had seen of them. For now. Simon
and Nick returned all of Blackbeard’s stolen loot and justice was done. For now…
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