AN AU

At the top of Flower Fruit Mountain, the wind was blowing gently, and the silent echoes of the war hung in the air. Even though Wukong could feel his body starting to petrify, there was a peace in his stance. MK ran in front of him in tears, holding out his hands as if he could stop the flow of time.

MK: "No! No, please! Don't do this, Monkey King!"

When his hands grasped Wukong's petrifying arm, he felt the cold texture, which caused his tears to flow even more.

Wukong smiled slightly. He slowly reached out his hand to MK's face and tried to touch it. His fingers, which were beginning to turn to stone, barely touched MK's cheek.

Wukon: "Oh, bud... Don't cry. A beautiful hero walks with hope. You always did that."

MK grabbed Wukong's hand with his own, pressing it tightly as if it could stop the petrification.

MK: "But I can't do this without you! You're my mentor... you're like my father/brother! You're my everything!"

Wukong looked into MK's eyes. That golden glow was still there, even if it was fading.

Wukong: "And you have become my greatest pride. I tried to show you what a hero is... But actually, I learned from you. You always found the right path in your heart, MK. I know you can do it even without me."

MK shook his head, tears falling down his cheeks.

MK: "Please, don't go... I need you! We all need you!"

Wukong's smile softened even more.

Wukong: "I will always be with you. In your heart, in your mind... Look at the sky and smile at me, okay? I'll be watching you."

Wukong's body slowly began to completely petrify. But for one last moment, he took MK's hand and squeezed it gently.

Wukong: "I love you, MK. We all love you. And you are someone powerful enough to change the world. Remember, okay?"

As the last words left his lips, his body completely turned to stone. But there was a loving smile on his face, as if he was still looking at MK.