The Waterfall Cave

Journey to the West 2 The Waterfall Cave

Monkey splashed through the waterfall and landed in a large cave. His eyes opened wide. The cave was filled with bamboo, trees, and beautiful flowers. Moss covered the walls. A stream flowed through the cave, and glowing light and mist filled the air. Monkey found a long table with bowls, cups, and plates. A fireplace sat against one wall. Deeper in the cave, Monkey found bedrooms with cozy beds.

Outside, the other monkeys and apes were looking at the waterfall. “ Do you think he made it through?” asked one monkey. “ No, ” said another monkey. “ He probably got washed away down the river. ” Suddenly—splash! Monkey shot out of the waterfall and landed in front of the group.

“ You’re alive! ” said a monkey. Monkey laughed. “ Yes! And we are very lucky! I found a perfect home for all of us. Follow me! ” Monkey jumped back through the water. Some of the monkeys scratched their heads. “ It still looks dangerous, ” said one monkey.

“ Let’s go, ” said the gibbon. He leaped through the waterfall. After that, another monkey jumped through. Then some more jumped. Soon all of the monkeys and apes were in the cave. Everyone ran around to see all the wonderful things. “ This cave is beautiful, ” said the gibbon.

Some of the monkeys and apes began fighting and arguing. They grabbed plates and bowls from one another. Others fought over the bedrooms. “ I saw this bed first! ” yelled one monkey. “ No! ” yelled another monkey. “ I did! ” Monkey watched his friends for a moment and then folded his arms. “ Ahem! ” he called.