Devotion

Disclaimer: I don't own the Thunderbirds. Christine Carter does belong to me. This is my first fanfic, so I would love some constructive criticism.

Chapter 1: Who's supposed to be the eldest?

"That's it I can't take it anymore!" said a very fuming and drenched John Tracy as he stomped into the living room. John had just been relieved of his shift on Thunderbird 5 by Brains and Fermat so he can get a chance to spend time with his family…a decision he might be beginning to regret.

The three occupants in the room looked up from what they were doing, surprised that the quietest Tracy brother was hollering. Scott was teaching Tin-Tin the finer points of poker and Virgil was practicing a new piece on his baby grand piano. After his outburst it was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.

"What happened to you?" asked Tin-Tin, knowing perfectly well what happened to the second oldest Tracy brother.

"What happened to me? You ask what happened to me? Why me being the victim of another of Alan and Gordon's stupid pranks that's what, and you better get ready for a double funeral after I get my hands on them!" growled John while storming off.

After they made sure John was out of the room Tin-Tin and Scott gave each other a high five and burst out laughing. "Did you see his face? I don't think I've ever seen him that mad before" giggled Tin-Tin.

"I know poor Alan and Gordon won't know what hit them" said Scott while wiping a tear from his eye. Then the two real perpetrators continued their game of poker and waited for the real fun to begin.

Not five minutes later did they see Alan and Gordon running through the living room with panicked and baffled looks on their faces. "John, I swear we didn't do anything. We've been working on the upgrades for Thunderbird 4 all day!" exclaimed the youngest Tracy, Alan.

"Yeah right, and I'm the Queen of England!" bellowed John, who was still quite some distance away.

Suddenly Gordon stopped and grabbed Alan "Okay let's split up. You go that way" he pointed to the right, "and I'll go this way" he pointed to the left. "That way he can't catch the both of us"

"FAB" replied Alan and gave him a thumbs up. "Oh, by the way you guys didn't see us, okay?" then they were gone outside in a blink of an eye.

"Where are those little prank pulling punks!" demanded John who just entered the room a little out of breath from trying to catch his younger brothers. All of the Tracys were in excellent shape, but somehow Alan and Gordon seemed to be the faster of them. It was probably due to all of the pranks they have pulled through the years which resulted in running away from their furious older brothers.

Virgil, who has been watching the whole event from his piano said "Wow, try and say that ten times fast" which made Scott and Tin-Tin chuckle.

John rolled his eyes "Very funny Virgil, you've been hanging around Gordon way too much. Did you see where they went?"

Before Virgil could even open his mouth to reply Scott said "I thought I saw them run outside."

"Thanks Scott" said John and ran as fast as he could outside.

Tin-Tin pointed at Scott "I don't know who's worse with the pranks, Alan and Gordon or you. Aren't you supposed to be the eldest and more mature out this bunch."

"I'm hurt Tin-Tin" said an innocent looking Scott "But who agreed to help me wholeheartedly?"

"I have no idea what you're talking about Scott Tracy. Me out of all people would not help you pull a prank on those two even if they deserved it" replied Tin-Tin with mock-seriousness. Then they started laughing, even Virgil couldn't help but start laughing at their banter.

(TBC)