It was the year 2017, and James the Red Engine was turning 105 years old, since he was first built in 1912.
He enjoyed his birthday, as it means everyone will pay attention more, and we all know hoe James loves attention.
It was the most special for James, because it was his first to celebrate will his beloved engine, Percy. Percy said to him that he would get him a very special present, and James squealed in excitement, he couldn't wait.
Once the morning hit, James was wide awake at Tidmouth Sheds. He whistled loudly and the other 6 engines woke up and a jiffy.
" What the smoke! " - Henry
" Leave me alone! " - Gordon
" No, I'm not gonna do it! " - Thomas
Emily, Edward, and Percy realized what it really was. Em and Ed were annoyed, while Percy was happy.
" Rise and Shine my friends! Today's a special day! " - James
" We know James. It's your birthday. " - Edward
" You do this every year. It's getting so uncool. " - Emily
James then started to sad, so Percy helped cheer him up.
" Hey guys. Don't be rude. My knight is going to have a special day today. So you should give him some respect. " - Percy
James smiled happily at Percy
" Can we please do this later? It's too early. " - Gordon
" Quiet You. Now everyone wish James a happy birthday. " - Percy
Everyone groaned and decided to do it.
" Happy Birthday to you..." - Em, Ed, Henry, Thomas, and Gordon
" No, No. The other one. " - James
The others were confused, but Edward knew what he meant.
" For he's a jolly good fellow. For he's a jolly good fellow. " - Everyone
James was excited for this day, and nothing was gonna ruin it.
A few moments later, everyone was ready, mostly because they couldn't stand listening to James go on and on about his birthday.
" Make sure you tell everyone what today is. " - James
" Oh. we will. " - Thomas
" No, we won't - Emily whispered.
Once the others, it was just James and Percy in their sheds.
" I know this day is gonna be good. " - James
" It will James. In fact, why don't you go and tell everyone else about today. " - Percy
" That should be fun. Today's my birthday and so everyone has to pay attention to me. " - James
" They will my boy. " - Percy
" Well, I'll see you later. Cause we got a special date tonight. " - James
" Can't wait. " - Percy
" See you, my little oak. " - James
James proudly left the shed and went out to boast some more. Percy acted to normal, but then he burst out of his shed and went straight towards the Steam Team Motel.
At the motel, everyone was there, since they would have a day off whenever it was one of their birthdays. In fact, just two days it was Henry's birthday.
Patrick was the only one in the living room. Their was a big window that was for any engine to look through. Percy went up to the window and looked inside to see his driver who was cleaning the room, and it was messy.
" Patrick! " - Percy
He whistled loudly and it scared Patrick very hard that he dropped the basket of garbage and it got everywhere again.
He looked and saw Percy at the window. He put his arms up.
" I have a problem. " - Percy
" Yeah. Me too. " - Patrick
" I don't have time. Just help me. " - Percy
" OK I'll clean this later. Now what's wrong buddy? " - Patrick
" I forgot James's birthday! " - Percy
" How could you forgot your boyfriend's birthday? " - Patrick
" I thought it was Friday, but it's today, Wednesday. " - Percy
" Oh. That's embarrassing. " - Patrick
" And I was gonna get him a gold necklace to be wrapped around his funnel. " - Percy
" And how were you gonna get it? " - Patrick
" I was gonna let Anne Claire get it. But yesterday she told me she spent all her money on a pair of expensive pants. " - Percy
" She did some new pants. " - Patrick
Percy was upset.
" Focus dude! " - Percy
" Fine. " - Patrick
" I need to get that necklace before 6. I told everyone to surprise James at Tidmouth and then we would have dinner, and then me and James would go out and enjoy the Sodor air. " - Percy
" I still find it weird that you engines can eat and drink. " - Patrick
" Listen to me right now! I need that necklace, or else James is gonna be pissed at me and not talk to me. " - Percy
" Never fear my friend. For I will get you that item. " - Patrick
" Why are you talking like a nerdy comic book character/ " - Percy
" I will get you that special gift. Since I just got paid yesterday. " - Patrick
He took a wad of cash out of his pocket and showed it to Percy
" Whoa. How much? " - Percy
" $600. " - Patrick
" You can get me that necklace? " - Percy
" Of course. I'll be back in two hours. Away. " - Patrick
" Can you stop talking like that? " - Percy
" Yes. " - Patrick
Percy was now feeling more happy as his driver was gonna get him the present that will surely make James feel more glad to have him as his boyfriend.
Meanwhile, James was going around telling people and engines it was his birthday. Some didn't care at all, while some were nice and said " Happy Birthday " to him.
" Everyone should appreciate me on this day. " - James
" Yeah, but at the same time. You should stop showing yourself off. " - stationmaster
" No I won't. Cause I can't. That's what Percy would say. " - James
James steamed away happily and began thinking about what he and Percy will do tonight. He was more excited than ever.
Percy then went around and told everyone to wish James a happy birthday, but he was really trying to keep himself calm. He just hoped that Patrick got him that necklace.
He then went back to the motel. It has been two hours, and Percy really hoped Patrick didn't let him down.
He went to the window and looked in. Patrick was standing there with his hands behind his back.
" How long have you been standing there? " - Percy
" Doesn't matter. What does is that I got you this. " - Patrick
Patrick showed his hands and held up a jewelry case and opened it. It had a large, very shiny, gold necklace.
" Oh my god. It's perfect. " - Percy
" Thanks. It was only $400, and it was the last one there. " - Patrick
" Oh you are a super friend. " - Percy
" Really. I like that. " - Patrick
" Okay. It's noon. So make sure you get that wrapped up and ready for me to present to James later at the party. " - Percy
" No problem. For I am your super friend. " - Patrick
" So are you gonna role with super friend thing all day? " - Percy
" Maybe. " - Patrick
" Whatever. I'm gonna go prance around happily, as I am truly the best boyfriend ever. " - Percy
Percy steamed away happily. Patrick put the necklace down on the kitchen counter and went to get a drink. That's when Hailey came downstairs.
" Hey Patrick. have you seen my..." - Hailey
She stopped talking as she saw the necklace right in front of her.
" Oh My G O D. " - Hailey
Patrick looked at her confused.
" Patrick Greg Mitchell, you remember our 50 month anniversary. And you got me a gold necklace. " - Hailey
She took it out of the case and put it around her neck.
" Actually, about that. " - Patrick
" And here was me thinking you never get me any presents. " - Hailey
" Well, I..." - Patrick
" This is amazing. You are the best boyfriend ever. " - Hailey
She then kissed Patrick hard and then ran away happily, with the necklace around her neck. Patrick was frozen, not from the kiss, but from what has happened.
Percy then came back and whistled happily.
" Hey there, my super friend. I'm back. " - Percy
" Yep. There you are. " - Patrick
" I'm just excited to see James's reaction when he sees that necklace. " - Percy
" Oh. He will. " - Patrick
Percy looked in and didn't see the case anywhere.
" Where is it? " - Percy
" Oh the necklace? " - Patrick
" Yeah. You didn't lose it did you? " - Percy
" No, I just..." - Patrick
He started to sweat and blurted it out the truth.
" Hailey came in and thought it was her. Today's our 50 month anniversary, which I didn't know was today. Then she took it and put it around her neck and went away. I failed you. " - Patrick
" You gave it to Hailey! " - Percy
" You didn't see her. She was so touched. " - Patrick
" Patrick! That necklace was suppose to be for James! Now it's gone! What Am I suppose to get him now! " - Percy
Patrick then went to the kitchen and took a grapefruit out of the fruit bowl and held it up and smiled.
" No! " - Percy
" Well I didn't know what to do. If I told her it wasn't for her. Then she cried, and I would be a terrible boyfriend. " - Patrick
" No! I'm a terrible boyfriend, cause I don't have a present to give my special someone. " - Percy
Ellie came downstairs and heard the cumotion.
" What's gonna on here? " - Ellie
" Nothing! " - Percy and Patrick
" Okay. But did you see Hailey's new necklace? " - Ellie
" Yes. " - Percy and Patrick
" You better get that back, or else I'll destroy you! " - Percy
" Okay. Super friend, away. " - Patrick
" Stop it. I'm over the super friend thing. " - Percy
" No you're not. " - Patrick
Both boys ran off to hopefully fix their problems, or else this will be a birthday that James will never forget.
Tomorrow is my 17th birthday! So I decided to write a birthday story. Tomorrow on my birthday will be the conclusion to this story. Will Patrick and Percy get the necklace back? Wait tomorrow to find out.
Please wish me a happy birthday, and leave a review if you want.
Bye. See you all tomorrow.