Long ago, two little engines stopped a Diesel from destroying something special.On a rainy day, In on the streets walked a woman and girl.
"This is Brunette's grand daughter, Lily. She sees magic that not many stop to look at, like shimmering light from the reflections on rainy days."
Lily: Grandpa has never been the same since Grandma Tasha died.
Lily's Mom: Well, maybe your visit will cheer him up *smiles*
They approach the train station. Lily pulled out her little toy bluebird from her pocket.
Bertie: *drives by* cheer up, guys! It's a sunny day.
Henry: It doesn't seem like a sunny day... my nose is still stuffed up.
Edward: Mr. Conductor hasn't arrived yet.
Thomas: Where could he be?
James: He isn't at the island anywhere, I checked.
Henry: Not only that, we haven't found the lost steam engine.
Toby: If Diesel 10 finds her, he can destroy us all.
Gordon: E...e...even like the great engine like me?!
Toby: Yes, Gordon, even you.
Thomas: Ah-AH-CHOO!
James: Say it, don't spray it, Thomas.
Thomas: There's still quarry dust in my funnel but now I got to collect Annie and Clarabelle! *puffs away*
Toby: Let's get back to work, that's what he wants.
Suddenly, their friend, Terrence the tractor pulled in. Carrying no other than Mr. Conductor!
Terrence: Hello my engine friends! Look who I picked up!The engines: MR. CONDUCTOR!Mr. Conductor jumped off of Terrence.
Mr. Conductor: Thanks, Terrence, I owe you one.Terrence: My pleasure.Mr. Conductor: Sorry I'm late. The road to Sodor has been getting bumpier and bumpier...He then let out breaths of tiredness.
Percy: Mr. C, are you alright?Edward: Coming here tired than usual must mean that something is going on with your gold dust.
Mr. Conductor: You got that right, Edward.
Terrence: Yes, when he arrived, he had much less gold dust than he usually has when arriving to Sodor.
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The train was about to depart. Muffle Mountain at platform 3 and Lily couldn't seem to find it. Just then, she spotted Mutt who was coming toward her.
Lily: You know where platform 3 is?
Mutt barked. He went away. Lily had the keen sense that the dog wanted her to follow. So she did. At a platform, the coach was about ready with people moving on board. The dog was waiting for her.
Lily: Is this the right one? ...Okay, I'll trust you. *she gets on board with Mutt following behind. Lily got on the train, but she was just stepped off platform 4 not 3
"Mutt may have put Lily on the wrong train, but he lead her to the right direction."
I know how the moon must feel -
looking down from the heavens
smiling at the silly things
we put ourselves through
missing magic each day
and not seeing the wonder
That's how the moon must feel
I know how the moon must feel
when he makes someone happy
that's the feeling I will feel
when you smile at me
I'll be floating on air
I'll be beaming with wonder
that's how the moon must feel
Mr. Conductor: Thomas, are you OK?
This pulled Thomas back to reality. Startled.
Thomas: Uh...well, um...Suddenly, he heard a whistle. It sounded like it belonged to an engine but who...?
Thomas: Did you hear that?Mr. Conductor: Hear what, Thomas?Thomas waited for a second just to hear if it came again. Nothing.
Thomas: Um I'm just hearing things in my head, g'night!Mr. Conductor: Night, Thomas. Don't worry, you'll be feeling better in the morning.With an exchange of a nod and a smile, he departed to his own sleeping area (still in the engine shed but a spot more convenient for humans)
Just as Thomas was dozing off into slumber, he heard the whistling sound again. He realized then that only he could hear it! There was a telepathic connection. Thomas didn't understand why or how, but was able to respond.
I do hear your whistle. As I listen I feel there's a sadness within you. Who are you?No reply.
Minutes later, a figure with a monstrous claw appeared out of the dark, parking right beside the shed.
Diesel 10: Alright my little pinchy, time to feast in!Loud noises of shredding and smashing woke up the sleeping engines and the conductor. A devious crackle followed. Through the damaged wall was the devious diesel.
Thomas: Cinders and ashes! Diesel 10!The rest of the engines whimpered with fear. Mr. Conductor rushed to the scene. Diesel 10's evil smirk grew wider, eyeing the man.
Diesel 10: Well hello Twinkle-toes, it's good to see you!Mr. Conductor: What are you planning?!Diesel 10: I heard of you finally arrived, also I just wanted to see how my pals are doing. So where's the lost engine?Mr. Conductor: You can't and won't be able to find her!Diesel 10: HA! Nice words, I know your background, your family has ties with that engine. Don't think you can-WHAHH!?His deviously evil face abruptly turned into terror. For he saw the Conductor hold a bag full of sugar.
Mr. Conductor: That's right! Put sugar into your tank and it will seize you up for good!Diesel 10: Grrr! Like I've said, don't think you can win! We'll meet again.With that, he sleeked back into the darkness, leaving the still frightened engines and conductor. The Conductor turned to the engines.
Mr. Conductor: OK everyone, I doubt he'll be coming back later anytime tonight. I know it's worrisome, but we'll discuss the issue tomorrow.-
Almost the break of dawn, somewhere else on a different part of the island...
?: Got any details?Diesel 10: Negative. Now what?The source of the second voice stepped out of the bushes and into sight of the audience. A grown sturdy built but gruff looking man, dressed in a dark gray trenched coat, gloves, goggles and boots. He was called: P.T. Boomer.
P.T. Boomer: You keep watch on Sodor. I'll head back to Shinning Time.