The first chapter of TaF: HS is here! Note: Quite a few couples are present. Here they are: Thomas/Lady, Percy/Ashima, James/Molly, Gordon/Emily, Edward/Caitlin, Toby/Mavis, Oliver/Rosie, Toad/Henrietta, Connor/Belle, Stanley/Dulcie. That's all of em. :D A few are weird, but what can a poor shipper do? Either way, hope you enjoy! P.S.: Thomas, Edward, and Gordon are the only brothers, while others are either singles or twins.

Clock: BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP

Thomas: Shut up, i'm tryin' to shleep...

Edward: Someboday kill dat bozo...

Gordon: I need some bekfast...

The three brothers managed to wake up, still hating reality itself at that moment. They began to say stuff that made no sense at all.

Gordon: I declare war on the sunrise!

Edward: Yea! And we gonna win!

Thomas was the only one who could rationalize with the real world, and motivated his brothers to get out of bed and get some of their Mom's real eggs and bacon. After they finished and got dressed, they headed to the bus stop where bus driver Bertie was waiting for them.

Bertie: Hey boys, need a ride?

Thomas: Saves us some trouble. Sure thing.

Edward: Thank you, Mr. Bertie!

Bertie: Anything for you guys.

Gordon: Is it just me, or do I actually feel like this might be a good year?

James: Surprisingly, it isn't just you.

The three brothers looked up to see two brothers in the form of James and Percy. Thomas smiled when he remembered Percy. He had been his best friend for as long as he could remember.

Percy: Hey Thomas!

Thomas: Hey Percy!

Just then, the bus pulled to an abrupt stop. As it did, three other kids got on board. The twins Duck and Oliver stepped on, while the single child Emily stepped on. Gordon knew Emily all too well. He was her boyfriend after all.

Gordon: Hey babe!

Emily: Hey babe!

Edward: Get a room dude!

Gordon: Dude, I am the only reason you got with Caitlin in the first place.

Edward: Fair point.

Soon, Henry and Toby boarded. They were they Science Bros. Soon, Donald and Douglas the Scottish twins boarded. The main 12 had arrived, and since they all had a passion for trains, they were known as The Steam Team.

Bertie: And here we are... Sodor High. Just in time for school.

Thomas: Let's do this.

More chapters to come very soon. ;)