Blog 3: Pigsy

Here I journey in the dead of night, searching in vain to tame the violent rumbling of this belly of mine. I know I should soon get back to my captive-I mean wife-, but oh-the thrill of a hunt!

I strolled along and into the woods, pointing my snout into the air, alert. This nose does provide great benefits, aside from the cruel remarks I receive more often than not. If I say so myself, I am not as intensely ugly as folks like to believe! I think these insults are merely a reflection of envy; for even as a pig-human hybrid, I have still managed to wed a beautiful girl and be of great help towards the village! A mere strangeness about my appearance should not warrant this poor treatment I receive, especially from my own father-in-law. A monster, so they call me! If only they had seen the divinity of my being in Heaven before my banishment to this hellhole! But alas, I decided I shall be heading back to supper with the lovely wife awaiting me, right after I indulged in the fat birds I had caught for myself. One can never enjoy too many feasts!

To my strong displeasure, I did not come home to the sight I desired. The table was spared of the dragon meat and wine I expected, but instead my wife sat, looking cross. Not even a kiss she could spare, for she shied away from my advances. Then she began to utter the horrid things my parents-in-law think of my likeness. I may be of odd features and appearance, but exorcism need I not! Then, the words I feared most were pronounced. The Great Sage was to come and defeat me. With these words, I prepared to flee. Only as I tried, the sudden powerful grip of my frail little wife came of notice to me. As I turned, I was faced with a being more frightening than the descriptions of my own appearance. The Great Sage himself! I somehow escaped his iron hands, and we battled, my rake against his cudgel, all night long.

*Less than a day later*

A shocking revelation fell upon me. This monkey, along with his master, presented themselves as the chance I had long waited upon; the chance to redeem myself in the eyes of the great Moon Goddess and all the divinities of Heaven. Illumination has long been my dream, and here presents itself the opportunity from the Gods themselves! I was unable to hold myself back; falling to my knees, I promised to be better. Never so honestly have I submitted myself, and it was in that moment I desired nothing else.

It was only a moment, however. I peeped open one eye to the sound of dried provisions being handed to the Master. I also came to the idea that I was to need a new jacket and shoes. I felt quite handsome in my new attire, and almost forgot that I was to set off as a disciple of Buddha! I was quite dismayed to find out that I was unable to remain married to my beautiful bride, who was surely to miss me. I’m pleased however, that she kept strong and didn’t weep for me, for it would have been harder to leave!

A few days have gone by, and I have come to realize the hardships that I have placed myself in. I am not quite accustomed to the aching feeling of hunger, as we must be sparing with the little food we gather along the way. I do however, bask in the thrill of adventuring with little Monkey! I have come to learn that he is quite the performer, with a constant eagerness to boast about his abilities! I, in a similar fashion, demonstrated my abilities to him, and the pair of us engaged in humored fun. Our combined greatness has allowed us the defeat of a wretched water monster, who has now become a part of our expedition! Indeed, he has been converted and will journey with us towards Illumination! Know we not the future of our travels, but I know that I, Pigsy, shall redeem myself in the eyes of the Heavens and the Gods, until “Pigsy” shall no longer be of existence, for I will restore my original form in the Heaven’s light!