Episode 1

New Jobs

It had been a few years since the evacuation of Sodor. The people of Sodor that stayed people primarily lived in their port city of Crovan's Gate. Named of course after the town of the same name. Blaze however made the best of the situation. He hired the former engines and controller to work the Equestrian National Rail. He gave all the old controllers a region.

The Narrow gauge ponies worked the Crovan and Baltimare region. The NWR ponies ran the Southern Region and Ponyville-Aternae line. The Lunar engines the North East Equestria Region while the Celestial Fleet ran the North West Equestria region.

Thomas and Percy were taking their engine down the line. They were driving a Stanier Class 3MT tank engine.

Thomas: How goes the coal Percy?

Percy looked up from shoveling.

Percy: Well she could use some more but how is the water?

Thomas checked the gauge.

Thomas: Yeah she needs a break.

The two moved their engine into the depot to refill coal and water. The two heard a whistle ring out as a Royal Scot entered the yard.

Thomas: Gordon and David are back.

The express of the line rolled into the station not far from the Ponyville rail hub. The royal scot was decoupled and arrived to refill before its next train. Gordon and David (One of the Garratt ponies) stepped out.

Percy: How was the run you two?

Gordon: It was right on time and reliable.

David: It wasn't tough for us.

Thomas: I must say it is interesting being the driver of an engine rather than the engine.

Percy: Just something we've got to get used to Thomas.

W whistle rang out from the other side of the yard. Donald and Douglas puffed up in their LMS Black Five.

Donald: Come on ya two. We av e work to do remember?

Douglas: Aye, Come one Gordon. We are to leave after you.

Gordon: Alright. It was nice talking to you two.

The Royal Scot let off a whistle as it departed for its waiting passengers. The engines had not received permission to name their engines. So no one called the engines by name but rather class. Thomas and Percy prepared the next train when another whistle rang out.

Thomas: I guess someone else got there engine.

Percy: I wonder who?

In steamed an LMS Stanier 8F. Henry was shoveling coal while another pony brought the engine to a halt next to the tank engine.

Henry: Hey guys!

Thomas: Henry! I see you got a crewmate at last.

The other pony stepped out.

Coupling Rod: Hey there. Names Coupling Rod. Your friend here is fun to be around.

Percy: Well I'm glad you two are having fun. We need to get your train ready.

Henry: Alright. We best refill then get to the station.

Coupling: Let's go then

The two got back in and moved off to refill on coal and water. The train was sorted and coupled. With a low whistle, the 8F was off and away.

Thomas: I wonder whatever happened to the diesels.

Percy: I know all but Miranda and Diesel accepted to join the railway. Though I miss Diesel 10.

The two felt sad. They finished their work for the day and went to the clearing. In the clearing stood a stone statue of Diesel 10 in both pony and engine form.

Thomas: I will never forget you diesel.

Percy: I wish you were still alive and if you are, I hope you know we care for you.

Thomas: He was the most defiant of us all.

Percy: We should have helped him!

Thomas: There was nothing we could do Percy.

Percy: I…I

Percy collapsed into Thomas's hooves crying. Thomas comforted his best friend as he wept.

Thomas: It's okay Percy.

Timothy: Oh there you are.

Thomas: Hey Timothy. How was school?

Timothy: Well I'll be done soon I'll be driving a Fairburn 4 tank engine.

Thomas: Who's your other crewmate?

Aurora: That would be me. Hey guys!

Thomas: Do I know you?

Aurora: Oh it's hard to tell with the changes but it's me. Twilight, 932.

Thomas: Oh, I'm guessing you didn't want to confuse people?

Aurora: Exactly, so I changed my colors and name. I'm now Aurora Sky or Aurora for short.

Thomas: Well I guess you came to pay respects as well?

Aurora: I did, yes.

She levitated a bundle of flowers to the foot of the statue. Timothy levitated a lit candle at the statue as well.

Thomas: Well we best be getting back to town. Goodnight Percy and Aurora!

Aurora: Night you all!

Percy: Bye!

The two brothers walked back towards their house in Ponyville.

Thomas: So are you getting any closer with Aurora?

Timothy was shocked and blushed.

Thomas: it's okay, you aren't the only one trying to get into a relationship.

The two came to simple two bedroom one bath house. Timothy went to sleep and Thomas grabbed a quick snack.

Thomas: (Sigh) I wish I knew if Twilight liked me but she's far too important and busy for me.

With that, Thomas went to sleep. Eager for whatever came tomorrow. Little did he know, that Blaze had just received a very strange guest…?