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A Trip to Scotland

It was a sunny day on the island of Sodor. Thomas was waking up extra early today, for he wanted to be on his best behavior. These days, Sir Topham Hatt chooses some engines to visit their hometown again, and their family. The best part was that they got to take a friend along. Most engines would take their girlfriends. Edward went back to his railway with Molly, Gordon and Belle went to America with Caitlin and Connor, and Toby showed Mavis around his tramway. Just as he was waiting for the porter to couple him up, Sir Topham Hatt walked over.

"Ah Thomas, leave Annie and Clarabel at the shunting yards. Rosie will take your train."

"Yes sir. May I ask why?"

"It's because you are leaving."

Thomas was excited.

"To where, sir?"

"To Scotland!"

"SCOTLAND?"

"Why, you seem surprised. I do want the first couple on this railway to visit each other's hometown."

Emily chuffed up next to him, and smiled.

"So, after Scotland, we're going to Brighton?"

"Yes Thomas. I am giving you two months off on a trip."

"Oh sir. Thank you!"

"Okay you two. Your ship comes in soon. Go to the docks."

"Yes sir."

After Thomas left his coaches and smiled at Rosie, who was collecting her own coaches, Thomas and Emily rushed off to the docks. To their surprise, everyone was waiting there. Edward, who was always a father to him, buffered up.

"Promise to be safe?"

"I do."

"I wish you luck. Have fun."

"I will."

Edward backed away, and Gordon steamed up. Thomas braced himself for the teasing that never came. Gordon spoke quietly.

"Thomas, I know I was rude to you, but it was always because I was jealous. I envied your love life, I envied your happiness, heck, I even envy your cheekiness! Just keep in mind, I am your friend."

Thomas smiled at the big blue engine. He smiled back. Just then, Thomas saw someone that he never thought will make it. It was Henry. He rushed into the docks, just as soon as he delivered the fish. Henry screeched to a stop right in front of Thomas.

"Sorry I'm late. Just wanted to say goodbye, and that we'll miss you."

"Thank you, Henry."

Lastly, Thomas's best friend, Percy, puffed forwards.

"Percy…"

"Sh… Be happy to be with Emily, your friend, your girlfriend, your eternal love. I am a friend in your heart, and where ever you are, you will be safe. I will miss you, Thomas."

With that Percy backed away. Cranky turned and smiled.

"I'll miss you Thomas."

"Thank you Cranky, I'll miss you too."

Cranky lifted Thomas onto the boat's deck. Soon enough, Emily's tender came onboard, then Emily. The two of them were placed on the same line. They smiled.

"So Tommy, our first trip together. To my hometown, then yours."

"It is Em. This will be fun."

Just then, Cranky lowered a certain black tender on board. Then the engine.

"Hello you two. Off to Scotland?"

"Donald!"

"Brother!"

"Don't forget me!"

Douglas just got on board.

"Hello, Douglas."

"Hello, Em."

Thomas threw a questioning glance at the three of them. Emily explained.

"The two of them was calling me that since we worked with each other in Scotland. They are like my brothers."

"Oh."

The twins exchanged looks. They soon realized that Em was Thomas's pet name for Emily. Soon, the boat was on the way to Scotland. Donald and Douglas soon went to sleep. Thomas and Emily, however, noticed, and used this opportunity to spend some time with each other. They were able to inch forwards, by just enough. Soon enough, the two of them were frenching away through the night. Emily was doing this on purpose. She had a surprise for Thomas at night. Soon enough, the two of them fell asleep. It was late morning when they arrived on Scotland. The ship's horn had waken them up. Donald was being taken off the docks first, then Douglas. Soon, it was Thomas's turn. When he was lowered onto the docks, he couldn't see the twins anywhere, except for a mob of engines on a siding. He heard Donald and Douglas's whistle. They pushed away from the mob and went over to Thomas. The mob's attention turned from the twins to Thomas.

"Guys, this is Thomas. The Thomas. The famous Thomas."

The group was silent. Then, Emily was lowered onto the docks.

"My boyfriend."

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