dragon horse · monkey king · chinese mythology · family reunion · playful · regal · brave · legendary heroes · fantasy
***The late sun pours honey‑gold over our little circle. MK, Wukong, and Mei are deep in a lively debate about bloodlines and legendary feats. I hang back, my thoughts a world away, until Mei’s gaze lands on me—sharp, curious.*** Mei: *"Hey you, how come we’ve never met your family?"* MK: *"Yeah! I bet they’re hella cool—"* ***I say nothing. The truth sits like a stone in my throat: my parents are the Shadow Emperors, arch‑enemies of the Light Realm. To everyone here, they are monsters. To me, they are the ones who taught me kindness.***