Chapter 1
Hey guys, sorry this chapter is up a bit late but I have been studying for my yearly tests that are coming up. Anyway, thanks for the reviews and support, you really encouraged me to write the next chapter.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Thunderbirds.
Enough from me for now... Enjoy! Xxx
Soaring through the sky, in Tracy one, was Scott Tracy. He loved planes and in matter of fact speed. His dad had to keep an eye on Scott just in case, for some unknown reason. "Dad, are we going to have to tell Tin-Tin about... International rescue?"
"Yes Scott. We have too. Eventually. Now I'm going to call the boys and we are going to talk over what will happen. Just keep calm and get us to the airport."
"Yes father. What is our ETA?"
"5 minutes Scott. I better contact the airport for permission to land."
"FAB. In 3 minutes I will circle over Tokyo airport until permission is granted."
"Good idea Scott." Jeff replied as he prepared to contact the airport.
"Tracy One to Tokyo airport. Come in please. Tracy One to Tokyo airport. Come in please."
"Tokyo airport to Tracy One, reading you strength 3. Go ahead."
"This is Jefferson Tracy, requesting permission to land."
"Request granted. You can use landing strip M-15, which is on the western side of airport. Please contact again when you have landed."
"Message acknowledged and understood. Tracy out."
"Taking her down now father. Do you want me to land your baby?"
"Go ahead Scott. This is your test. Show me how it's done."
"FAB." Scott replied as he adjusted his position in the pilot's chair. Ok Scott you can do this. It's not like you haven't done this before. I am International rescues thunderbird one pilot and I was trained in the junior air force. This is as easy as pi, against landing TB1...
Taking in a deep breath, Scott slowly descended onto the black and white lined runway before them.
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The plane's engines had come to a sudden stop. Tin-Tin moaned and yawned. Well, that was sure some sleep. Ouch my arm. It hurts. Badly. I am definitely accepting the offer Alan gave me. I swear I've done something to it. So much pain and discomfort. Whoa! We've landed already. Apparently Mr Tracy and Scott are here to pick us up. Oh boy how excited am I! I can't wait to actually meet these guys! This will be a day to remember. We must have to disembark now. Only a few more minutes and I will actually get to meet the Tracy's! Oh joy. I can't wait to see dad again too. Life just isn't the same without him.
"Mum, are we meant to get off the plane now?"
"Yes Tin-Tin come on now, we mustn't keep the Tracy's waiting. They are waiting for us on the runway."
"The runway!? Why?" Tin-Tin asked sounding confused.
"I will have to tell you later, it's not safe here." Her mother replied lowering her voice. "Come on, have you got everything?"
"Yes mum, I am ready." With that they left linking arms as they descended off the aircraft they had just arrived on.
"Hey TinTin!" Scott called out, when he saw the young girl.
"Hey Scott! And Mr Tracy."
"Tin-Tin please call me Jeff." Jeff replied shaking her hand. Tin-Tin gave Scott a hug. He was stunned for a second but returned the embrace being mindful of her arm, which she held tightly around her chest. I wonder what's up with Tin-Tins arm. It surely looks as she has broken or at least sprained it. It must hurt like hell.
"Hello Mrs Kyrano. Welcome. I'll take your bags. Scott take Tin-Tins bags. Our plane is over here." Jeff asked his eldest son.
"Thanks Scott." Tin-Tin said to Scott as he picked up her bags.
"How is your arm Tin-Tin?" Scott asked.
"Well its giving me much discomfort and hurts really badly. I swear the doctor must have been a fake. He won't even show me my x-rays!"
"Ouch. Tell you what, I'll put it into a support sling until Virgil can check it out."
"Thanks Scott."
"That is a very good idea Scott. We wouldn't want your arm to worsen." Jeff added.
They boarded the aircraft and prepared for take-off. When Scott was cleared by airport control, he started up the engines and they slowly ascended into the bright blue, cloudless sky.
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"Alan! Stop following me!" Virgil shouted at his brother. I should not have snapped at him. He just a kid. I'm just stressed. I need his help anyway. Uh oh I feel like crying right now.
"Whoa Virge keep your cool. I'm sorry. I'll leave. You are probably busy with HSC stuff anyway. Hmm I guess I'll call dad then sit in my room and do nothing." Alan replied sadly, while exiting Virgil's room. Poor Virge. His exams are probably the main reason of Virge snapping at me. Well he will knows where I am if he needs me.
"Alan. Wait. I'm sorry I shouldn't have snapped at you. Please stay?" Virgil asked. Damn don't leave me Allie.
"Sure."
"Here help me lift my new painting up." They worked as a pair and lifted the painting over the top of Virgil's bed. "Ah. Perfect."
"Wow Virge that's your best one yet!"
"Thanks Alan. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to snap, I am just stressed. HSC starts next week; I know I'm prepared but..." Virgil whispered, as he slumped against the wall putting his head into his knees. Mum I wish were here to pull me through this. I can't do it just can't! I am going to be worried sick for duration of my leave as I can't help in any rescue operations. This is too stressful! I'm going to cry. No don't cry Virgil Grissom Tracy just suck it up.
Alan hated to see his brother so down. "Virge? Are you alright?" Alan asked kneeling on the floor next to his brother.
Virgil slowly lifted his head. He could felt salty tears slowly dripping out of his eyes. Virgil Tracy you are not just about to cry in front of Alan. Uh-oh scrap that. Of course I am.
Alan stared at his brother trying to read his mind. He had gotten this from Virgil himself and he knew there was something up with his older brother. "Virge, what's wrong?" Is Virge crying?!
"Come here Virge." Alan stated putting his arms around Virgil's shoulders. Virgil gracefully returned the hug and he immediately broke down into tears. His soft sobs filled the room. "It's alright Virge. You will be fine. Shush, it's ok Virge." Alan whispered into his older brother's ear. I gotta call dad right now, I need advice. Alan lifted his watch and skilfully typed in his dad's code without looking. He didn't move his arms from Virgil though 'cause he needed Alan right now.
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"Hey Alan, what's -" Jeff said but cut off in middle sentence as he could not see his son and he could hear someone crying. "Alan?! Are you ok? Are you hurt?" Everyone in the aircraft froze and watched the vid-com as Alan's face came into view (Besides Scott, for obvious reasons)
"I'm fine dad. It's just... Shush Virge. It's alright... Calm down... You can do this..."
"What's wrong with Virgil?" Scott asked alarmingly.
"I think he's stressed out, I don't know what to do. Gordon is... Running routine checks on the submarine, "Alan started knowing that Tin-Tin could hear, and using the code name for Thunderbird 4."I have no idea where the others are but, I need to get to your office and check the latest weather updates but Virgil needs me right now.."
"It's alright son, calm Virgil down, maybe paint something with him or get him to play the piano and check the latest weather reports later."
"Message acknowledged and understood. Alan Tracy out."
"I hope Virgil is ok." Scott whispered to himself.
"Right. Tin-Tin, I figure that you are wondering why you are in another plane flying to the middle of nowhere. Well, we Tracy's live on an island. We hardly ever get visitors so it is with great pleasure that we welcome you to our island."
"How lovely Mr Tra- I mean Jeff. But doesn't it get boring sometimes?"
"The answer to that will come soon Tin-Tin. Very soon." Scott answered with a big grin spreading across his face.
This left Tin-Tin wondering again. Hmm its sound likes very lovely place but what on earth do those boys get up too?
"Ouch!" Tin-Tin cried.
"TinTin what's wrong." Scott asked.
"I... Er... Don't know Scott."
"Dad can you fly the plane for a sec?"
"Yes son. Check on Tin-Tin but don't wake Mrs Kyrano. She must be exhausted." Scott nodded in agreement as he flicked a few switches, so that it would let the co-pilot take control. Then he unbuckled his seat belt and scrambled over to Tin-Tin.
Crouching down to be level with her face, Scott merely checked her arm. "What happened?" Scott asked.
"I was thinking about stuff and then I felt some weird sensation flow through me. It's gone now."
"Ok. I think I'll have to get you to lie down, because your arm is worrying me. It has started to swell a little and it's been a few weeks since the accident. When did you see the doctor last?"
"Yesterday. He squeezed my arm a little too harshly, if you ask me. It has been throbbing ever since."
"Sounds like he could have made your arm worse by doing that. Dad can you keep the plane steady for 5 minutes? I need help Tin-Tin into the bed."
"Sure thing Scott."
"Ready Tin-Tin?" Scott asked.
"Yes... Wait, no..."
"What's wrong?"
"I don't think my legs want to work right now."
"Here. Unbuckle your seat belt and I'll carry you."
"Ok Scott." Tin-Tin replied, fumbling with her seatbelt. After a few moments she spoke again. "Er Scott?"
"Yes Tin-Tin."
"This may sound stupid but I... I can't unbuckle my seatbelt."
"Well maybe you should stay there for now. We are arriving in 15 minutes."
"Alright Scott." Tin-Tin replied, feeling her eyes droop.
"Get some rest Tin-Tin." There was no reason for Scott to say this as she had already fallen asleep. Scott went back to the cockpit and sat down in his pilot's seat.
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As the call terminated, Alan realized that Virgil had stopped crying, but was still gripping on to Alan as if he were a baby. In fact, he had fallen asleep on his shoulder. Don't you look adorable Virgil? I don't have the heart to wake you but I must go to dad's office and call John. I guess I'm going to have to carry you Virge 'cause I don't wanna leave you. Well if John can do it then I can. John and Alan looked identical despite the age gap. All of the others thought that very soon the young 12 year old would very soon grow and have an identical body shape to John. Alan skilfully slid an arm under Virgil's legs and the other around his shoulders. This reminds me of when I rescued Tin-Tin. Aww I love Tin-Tin. Wait!? What the hell am I thinking?!
Slowly, Alan got Virgil off the ground and stood up straight. Wow, he's lighter than I thought. Virge stirred in his sleep. "Shh, Virge, go to sleep I'm here with you." Virgil seemed to relax finally, falling into a deeper sleep.
After what felt like hours, Alan and Virgil finally reached the office. Alan gently place Virgil on the nearest couch, wrapping a blanket around him. The he swiftly strode over to his father's desk and called John. He was relieved when John answered.
"Hey John." Alan whispered.
"Hey sprout, why are we whispering?" John asked inquisitively.
"Virgil is sleeping."
"In dad's office?"
"Well... He kinda fell asleep on my shoulder in his room but I didn't want to... To leave him, so I carried him up here."
"Wow sprout, you really are becoming like me."
"Haha yeah."
"Poor Virge, he must be stressed about his exams. I remember when I had to do mine two years ago. Boy, I can totally relate to what he's going through."
"Dad wants a weather update."
"Right. There is a possible shower approaching your area, but it looks although it will bypass over you. Meanwhile it's sunny at 25 degrees."
"Right I'll call dad. But Johnny?"
"Yes Allie?"
"Can you stay online please."
"Sure, it's not like I'm busy or anything. Besides you need company."
"Thanks John. You're the best."
"Tracy base to Tracy one, come in please. Tracy base to Tracy one come in please."
"Tracy one to Tracy base reading you loud and clear. Go ahead." came a voice.
"Latest weather report. Possible shower approaching the island, but it looks as if it will bypass. Meanwhile sunny at 25 degrees. Safe enough for your arrival." Alan said.
"Thanks Alan. How is Virgil?" asked Scott.
"From what I can tell he is stressed. He fell asleep on my shoulder. He didn't want to leave me so I... I carried him up here."
"Whoa, you did what! You carried Virgil up to dad's office which is like on the other side of the house!" Scott exaggerated.
"Yes I did with no help. He is as light as a feather."
"You must be pretty strong Alan!" came a new voice.
"Opps, please excuse me for being so rude. Hey TinTin," Alan replied, as he had merely for gotten about her.
"Hey Alan," replied Tin-Tin. "And don't worry about it."
"Alan our ETA is 4.5 minutes. Will call again when we are about to descend."
"FAB Scott. Will let everyone know."
"Tracy one out."
"How are you Johnny?"
"I'm pretty good. I can't wait to dive into that pool when I get back. You probably don't want to come up here for your rotation, because you will be leaving in a few days, just as someone special arrives there."
"Well... Er... Yeah Johnny... But how did you know?"
"What don't I know sprout? Besides I know who you're crushing on Alan!"
"Oh really Johnny?"
"Mmm-hmm... It is a certain person who you rescued the other day, and she is coming to see you in 3.5 minutes."
"Damn..."
"Haha you admit it!"
"Aww... I fell into a trap didn't I. Don't tell anyone please! My life will be ruined by the others."
"Why would I tell the others? And let them tease you? While I'm not there? That certainly is going to happen."
"Thanks for the support Johnny." Alan mumbled.
"Well I best be going Sprout. Besides you better get down to the air strip if you wanna see them land."
"Ok John. Need me to pass on any messages before you go?"
"Tell Virgil to call me if he is struggling. I hate seeing him so broken up."
"Will do. Bye."
"See you soon."
Silence filled the room. Alan nearly jumped out of his skin when he heard a groan coming from his brother. Alan quickly ran over and clutched Virgil's hand.
"Where... Where am... I... Alan?" Virgil asked, squeezing Alan's tiny hand back.
"I am right here Virge. How are you feeling?" Alan asked running a hand though Virgil's hair, to comfort him.
"Go... Good..." Virge replied before sitting up with a confused frown on his face. "I don't remember being in dad's office, the last I know of is that I was in my room with you sitting on the floor..." Virgil gasped as he saw Alan's shirt. There was a big wet patch in the middle of his right shoulder.
"Virgil, are you ok? You broke out into tears then fell asleep. I needed to call John and I couldn't type his particular code on my wrist watch, so I carried you up here... because... I didn't want to leave you alone."
"You carried me up here. Man I must have weighted a ton."
"Nope you didn't princess. You weighted nothing more than my school backpack. Oh you looked so adorable too, Princess Virgil."
Virgil sent his youngest brother a glaring look. Uh-o the sprouts up to it again. He can't tell Gords about this or I'll be fried to death by Gordon's constant teasing. Those two pranksters. Oh I'll get 'em one day.
"Virge? Virgil?! VIRGIL! Virgil, you ok, you seemed miles away there?"
"Yes, Allie I'm fine... Just a bit baffled though. Don't let Gordon get wind of this!"
"I can't promise you on that. Scott wants you to check Tin-Tins arm because he thinks it could broken. They are arriving in 2 minutes we better get down there to welcome them."
"I look like crap. Oh well. It's not like the queen is coming to visit us or anything."
"Of course not. We already have royalty here. We have you, Princess Virgil." Alan said whilst bowing then he sprinted out of site.
Why me? Seriously I going to throw him into da pool whilst his 'girlfriend' is watching. Ha the kid has been crushing on Tin-Tin ever since he had taken part on a major rescue and saved her. O I'm going to get him. Get him bad. Scott and John will help too.
Virgil smiled and he got up and ran like a maniac around the house chasing Alan, brewing up a mischievous plan in his head. Oh Yes. One day Virgil Tracy was certainly going to take down Alan along with Gordon. Of course he will need help from Scott and John. But he'll get them.
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You could hear nothing but the whirr that was coming from Tracy Ones engines.
"Dad, preparing for landing. Mrs Kyrano is awake but Tin-Tin's fallen asleep again."
"FAB Scott. Don't worry about her I am pretty sure that a certain young blonde haired Tracy wouldn't mind on taking her up."
"Oh yes you are quite right there dad." Scott replied with a big cheeky grin spreading across his face.
"Tracy one to base. Tracy one to base come in please."
"Tracy base to Tracy one reading you loud and clear. Go ahead."
"Requesting permission to land."
"Request granted. See you soon. Gordon Tracy out."
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Scott brought down the plane smoothly. So smoothly that TinTin didn't wake up and leaving Jeff slightly confused as Scott taxied the plane into the hanger. "Scott. You win. Great Job son."
"Thanks Dad. Now let's go and meet the others."
"Mr Tracy, TinTin is still asleep. What do we do?"
"Ohana, just leave it to us. I think Alan will take her up for you and put her into one of our beds, as we haven't set up the guest bedrooms yet."
"Oh thank you Mr Tracy."
"It is our pleasure."
Scott, Jeff and Ohana, descended off the plane while watching a blonde blur rush towards them giving Scott a brotherly hug. "You are home!" Alan said as his brother swung him around in a circle.
"Yes sprout we are home. Can you do me a favour?" Scott asked pushing Alan out to an arm's length.
"Sure Scotty. What do you want me to do?"
"Would you mind if you could take TinTin up and put her in your bedroom because the guest rooms aren't ready yet and she is asleep."
"Um... Ok Scotty but why me?"
Scott bent down and whispered something into his ear. This made Alan blush slightly before he scampered up the stairs into the plane. Scott and Jeff giggled before showing Mrs Kyrano over to where the others were waiting.
"Hey Dad, Scott and Mrs Kyrano, I'm Gordon."
"Hello Gordon, it's lovely to meet you. Oh Kyrano dear!" Ohana exclaimed.
"Come here." Kyrano said giving her a big welcoming hug.
"Hello there my name is Virgil."
"Hi Virgil." Ohana replied with a smile.
"Ohana, where is our daughter?"
"She fell asleep on the plane. Alan is taking care of her." They all laughed as they knew well and truly of what the young Tracy thought of TinTin.
"Ok let's get upstairs shall we." Jeff suggested. "This way."
They all walked into the elevator. "Hey wait up guys!" Alan loudly whispered carrying a sleeping TinTin in his arms.
"Quickly and quietly son." Jeff commanded softly.
"Wow sprout, you weren't joking when you said that you carried me!" Virgil exclaimed.
"Of course I wasn't your majesty." Alan replied cheekily.
"Oh is Mr Artist here royalty?" Gordon asked sarcastically.
"No Gordon, I am not." Virgil mumbled. Then the elevator doors opened.
"Alan, you know where to take TinTin. Now you better stay with her because when she wakes up she will be confused." Jeff ordered.
"Yes dad." Alan replied blushing slightly, before exiting the room with TinTin.
"Kyrano, why don't you talk your wife and show her around our living quarters and we will meet you in one hour for dinner?"
"Thank you Mr Tracy, I will gladly show my wife around. This way dear." Kyrano replied before exiting the room with Ohana, carrying her bags.
"Dad, can I play the piano please?" Virgil asked with a pleading look.
"Of course you can Virgil. Go ahead. Gordon go and do whatever you want, but don't go near the bedrooms. Understand?"
"Yes dad, but can I get my swimmers from my room?"
"Go ahead and don't bother TinTin or Alan. I wouldn't be surprise if he has fallen asleep himself."
"Ok dad. I won't bother him unless he calls me." With that Gordon left.
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Oh boy, I can't believe I am doing this. Carrying TinTin. Again. Now all I have to do is place her gently on my bed. Phew there we go. I'll close my door. Man, I am tired. Alan wondered back towards his bed when TinTin began to stir. Looks like TinTin's waking up.
"Huh? Alan?" TinTin exclaimed sounding confused.
"Hey TinTin, you fell asleep on the plane and my dad told me to bring you up here." Alan replied softy, running a hand through his hair.
"Where exactly is here."
"Um... My room."
"Really? Wow this is awes-" TinTin was cut off by her large yawn.
"Maybe you should rest."
"That is a very good idea but Alan?"
"Yes TinTin?"
"Can I lean on you? My arm isn't coping with lying down." I wonder what he is going to say. Cause my arm hurts really badly and I am really tired.
"Er... Ok TinTin if you're ok with it." Hmm this is going to be the best experience of my life. The girl of my dreams wants to lean on me. What the heck am I thinking?! Ok so I have to admit she is pretty cute.
"Thanks Alan!" TinTin replied before shuffling over so Alan could sit on the bed.
"I'll lean against the wall and you can get comfortable." Alan said softly.
"Alan"
"Yes TinTin?"
"I ... I am scared." TinTin said looking up at Alan.
"Oh but why, if I could ask. You don't have to tell me." Alan replied looking at her and seeing a tear slide down her face and fear in her eyes. "You need a hug?"
TinTin nodded and leant in against Alan wrapping her good arm around him. She could feel him wrap his arms around her waist. She felt like he was her protector from the rest of the world and she snuggled in closer to Alan. Alan is my protector from the rest of the world. I feel bad on letting this out on him but he seems to be taking it fine.
"Are you ok TinTin?"
"To be honest. No. Stay with me please. Don't leave."
"I won't be going anywhere. I am here for you TinTin. Why don't you get some rest?"
"I feel like crying Alan, but I don't want to look like a fool in front of you." TinTin whispered.
"It's ok Tin. Just let it all out." Alan said softly and he could hear TinTin sobbing softly in his arms. He started to stroke her hair, just as he did with Virgil, causing her to sink into him further. "Shush it's alright. I'm here. You will be fine. Shush, sleep now honey."
After what could have been hours, minutes or seconds before TinTin's sobs came to a stop and she was fast asleep on Alan's shoulder. Alan looked down at her smiling. Aww TinTin. Gosh I am so tried myself. Soon after Alan felt himself being dragged into a deep sleep, leaning against TinTin's head as he did so.
Thanks for reading this and please review! The next chapter should be up in the next week or so. I am terribly sorry if it's late, because I have my tests coming up in the next few weeks.