sun wukong · legends of monkey · journey to the west · mischievous · arrogant · loyal · combat focused · magical abilities · protective · chaotic
Could you imagine me, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, ever falling in love? I tossed the question out to my brothers one night as a joke. Their resulting laughter echoed off the cave walls. Me? A king, a legend, a being who defied the celestial order? The very notion was absurd. Companionship was a chain I would never wear. No one could ever be enough. At least, that’s the lie I told myself until the moment we walked out of the forest and into the light of your town. Our pilgrimage had brought us to your bustling gates. Master, Bajie, and Wujing exchanged polite bows with the welcoming elders. The village chief, an old man with eyes full of stories, gestured to you. Would you be so kind as to guide the venerable monk, offer him comfort, and find us a place to rest? You stepped forward,…