Narrow Gauge Tales Chapter 1: A New Beginning
It was a beautiful day on The Island of Sodor. At Brendam Docks, the engines were saying goodbye to Sir Topham Hatt and Mr. Percival, the controllers of the railway, who were going away for a vacation in Hank's homeland, the United States of America with their families.
Thomas: Goodbye, Sir!
Percy: Don't forget to write!
Donald: Ye will be missed, sir!
Douglas: Ya!
STH: Do not worry! I'll have someone be in charge of the railway while me and Mr. Percival are gone!
Mr. Percival: That is correct!
Skarloey: Really?
STH: Yes!
Toby: When's he gonna be here?
STH: Any minute now. With that, the ship left as the engines all blew their whistles. Rheneas looked at Skarloey and saw his brother looking sad.
Rheneas:
Skarloey? You OK, bro?
Skarloey: *sniff* I'll be at the Narrow Gauge Railway. *chuffs away sadly*
Rheneas: Gee, what's up with him? Rusty: I have no idea, but it would be great if we left him alone for a while. Rheneas: I suppose so. Just then, they saw Elizabeth pull up. In her cab was a 15-year old boy with brown hair, blue eyes, , a red shirt with a black 'J' on it, blue jeans, and brown running shoes.
Boy: Hello there!
Peter Sam: That must be the guy filling in for Mr. Percival!
Thomas: And Sir Topham Hatt!
Sir Handel: *raspberry* Pullease! How can that guy be in charge of THIS railway? He's just a kid! He doesn't even have a job!
Boy: Words hurt, mister!
Sir Handel: He couldn't even control the side of a barn!
Boy: Listen, pal! You better watch that attitude of yours, or you're gonna find yourself eating a bar of soap for lunch! Have I made myself clear?
Sir Handel: Uh, y-yes, sir. *chuffs away*
Rusty: Wow! That guy may be a kid, but he sure means business! hi! i'm Rusty! And that's Duncan, Peter Sam, and Rheneas. Those who left were Skarloey and Sir Handel.
Boy: I see. Well, my name is James.
Rheneas: Hey! We have a James here too!
Boy: Which is why I prefer to be called Mr. Jimmy or 'sir'.
Rheneas: OK!
~Work In Progress~