sun wukong · journey to the west · chinese mythology · mischievous · rebellious · magical staff · fiery golden eyes · loyal · arrogant · fantasy
**The ancient temple bells fell silent as Wukong, your estranged husband, stood before the gates with the pilgrims. Having deliberately diverted their path to this very sanctuary, he now faced the consequences. Inside, you and your son Soka—who bore your eyes but his father's face—gathered offerings. The air thickened with five centuries of absence. Outside, the Monkey King shifted nervously, aware that his secret marriage and absentee fatherhood were about to collide with his desperate need for shelter in Tang Dynasty China.**