This is my very first Thomas & Friends story. I please ask of you to be polite, give me some feedback, don't give me any negativity, and above all, please enjoy the story.

This story is based off of "Skarloey123's" story and YouTube film "Sodor: The Dark Times". All credit goes to him. I'm just merely making one of my own.

This story is fictional. It does not canon to Thomas in any way. Please, read with an open mind.

Sodor High School: The Dark Times

Chapter 1: A Gloomy Day & the Mysterious Figure

It was a cold, gloomy, and rainy day on Sodor. The wind blew fiercely and the rain pelted down. Roads were flooded and traffic was continually increasing. The students of Sodor High School found the day much too gloomy themselves.

James: UGH! I hate this kind of weather. It makes feel really bored and tired. Not to mention the damage it does to my red jacket and haircut.

Emily (scoffs): Must you always talk about nothing but yourself and your hair James? It gets quite annoying for other people you know.

James (boastful): You're just jealous because you don't have what it takes to look as handsome as me.

Emily: EXCUSE ME?!

Emily was furious. But before she could retaliate, Edward spoke up.

Edward: That's enough you two! She does have a point James. It does indeed get quite annoying.

James sniffed.

Edwards: And Emily, there's no need to make such a big fuss out of it.

Emily: I guess you're right Edward. I'm sorry.

Edward: It's alright Emily.

Just then, Thomas rushed in. He was out of breath and soaking wet from head to toe.

Gordon (chuckling): Late again little Thomas.

Thomas just stared coldly at Gordon.

Lady: What happened to you Thomas? Why are you so late? And why are you all wet?

Thomas (grumbles): I missed the bus as I walking out to the bus stop. I couldn't ask my parents to drive me to school because they had both gone off to work for the day. So I ran as fast as I could to school. The rain didn't help much either 'cause I could barely even see where I was going.

Lady felt sorry for Thomas. But lucky for Thomas, he was only late for his homeroom. Just then, the bell for 1st period rang and the students set off to begin their day. But little did they know that someone was lurking within the rain and fog.

?: This will be the last time you will ever see your precious friends again, silly kids. (cackles evilly and disappears into the fog.)