Percy and Lucky's Promise
In the summer, the North Western Railway has lots of passengers, for which most of them are tourist that want to go sightseeing. Some of the tourist visit the mountains, while others like to go to the Skarloey Railway to the valley, but the one place that children always enjoy going is to the seaside.
One morning, Thomas the Tank Engine was enjoying his morning job with Scamp as they were bringing children inside Annie and Clarabel to the beach. They found Percy with Lucky at the station, they were carrying trucks of stone to take to the harbor.
Percy: Good morning Thomas, you and Scamp look cheerful today. Who do you have inside Annie and Clarabel today?
Thomas: Today we have children from the Vicar's Sunday school. The Vicar was very proud of the children's schoolwork that he decided to take them to the beach for some fun and relaxation.
Danielle: And we get to join them on the fun as well!
Lucky: Wow you two got an easy job today. I wish we could switch jobs with you two.
Scamp: Well you're in luck. I… um… well I'm supposed to spend time with Angel this evening.
Percy and Lucky gave a sly smile.
Lucky: Oh, someone has a date tonight?
Scamp: Sh-shut up! It's not what you think!
Thomas (Chuckling): Scamp promised Angel dinner tonight at his house for the evening, and the Fat Controller wants some help at the harbor.
Scamp: So we were wondering if you and Percy would please bring the children home for the evening?
Percy: We would love to and good luck with your date.
Scamp: Shut up!
Percy and Lucky brought the trucks to the harbor and rested at a siding near the airfield.
Percy: Morning, Harold.
Harold: Morning, Percy. Sorry we can't talk for long, we're on high alert.
Lucky: High alert?
Tibbs: We've gotten a report about a bad thunderstorm coming soon, so we'll be busy flying around helping people.
Colonel: So be very careful if you're working late this evening.
Percy: Don't worry. As long as I got my crew and I've got rails to run on, I can go anywhere in any weather.
Harold: Suit yourself, but we'll be here if you need help, goodbye.
And Harold buzz away with the Colonel and Tibbs.
Meanwhile, Collette and Danielle were having a lovely time with the children, they were playing fetch and digging in the sand, but in the afternoon Collette and Danielle notice some dark clouds looming overhead, then they heard lighting and thunder. They notice that some of the children were scared so they all ran back to the station and went inside Annie and Clarabel before the rain started.
Collette and Danielle did their best to calm down the scared children.
Vicar: Can we go home please, Station Master?
The station master found Percy in the siding and told him to bring the children home.
Percy arrived at the station. Annie, Clarabel, Collette and Danielle were glad to see him. Percy was just in time, as the rain streamed down Percy's boiler.
Percy: Uck!
He was shivering and he thought of his nice dry said. Then he looked at Lucky, then at Annie and Clarabel, and finally at Collette and Danielle.
Percy (Thinking): I made a promise and I'm going to keep it!
He backed down on the coaches and started off.
Annie: Good luck, Percy!
Clarabel: We believe in you!
His driver was a little worried as the rain was getting more stronger, threatening the flood the country at any minute. The rain was beaten down on Percy's face.
Percy: I wish I could see! I wish I could see!
Suddenly, they found a pool of water that fooled the rails, Percy took a little dip, Lucky jumped as the water enter Percy's cab.
Lucky: Whoa! It's cold!
Percy: And it's sloshing my fire!
The driver backed the train into the cutting and they waited while the guard found a telephone.
Meanwhile, Angel was having a great time with Scamp and his parents. They were joking and talking about their fun times with each other.
Angel: Of course I was able to pin him when he was caught off guard and I won that wrestling match with him.
Scamp: Only cause you cheated.
Angel: Well if you just stop staring at me you would have won.
They just chuckled after that.
Lady: It's very nice for you the visit us. We're always so happy to hear how our pups are getting along with you.
Angel: Oh it's no big deal. I should be the one thanking you. You're puppies always make my day worth a while.
Tramp: And we're happy to hear that. Our son talks about you all the time.
Scamp (Blushed): DAD!
Angel (Chuckling): Well you should see me always talking about him with Berite and you can imagine how I felt when he invited me to your house.
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Angel: He ask me out! He ask me out!
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Angel just stared into Scamp and smiled. Lady look at her husband and gave him a wink.
Elizabeth: Jim, dear. Come take a look at the weather!
News: As you can see the rain has caused some serious flooding along the countryside, the rain is coming down more lighter now, but you can see some of the water is rising up and some trains and traffic is slowing a bit down because of the rain as you can see this train here is just sitting at the countryside in front of the flood…
Scamp: Train!? Wait, that's Percy! He and my friends are in danger!
Angel: Scamp, wait!
The guard finally came back. He looked worried.
Guard: We can't go back. The station master as told me the bridge to the junction is down, our only way to go is to the continue through the flood.
Percy's Fireman: Well then, we'll need to do some preparations before we start again.
He went inside the guard's van and found a hachte.
Percy's Fireman: We'll need some dry wood for Percy's fire.
So he broke up some boxes, but it wasn't enough.
Percy's Fireman: I'm very sorry Clarabel, but I'm going to need to borrow your floodboards to help Percy.
Clarabel: It's okay. Anything to help Percy and the children.
So the driver, the guard, and even Lucky, Collette and Danielle helped out.
Soon they gather enough wood for Percy's fire and Percy felt warm and comfortable again. Suddenly, they heard a buzzing sound and looked up.
Lucky: It's Harold!
Percy (Thinking): Oh dear. They've all come to laugh at me.
Just then a parachute landed on Percy's boiler with something attached to it.
Percy: OUCH! They didn't need to throw things!
Percy's Driver (Laughing): Harold isn't throwing things at you. He's dropping hot drinks for us and look there's even a few dog treats for our helpers.
They all had a nice drink of coco, while Lucky, Collette and Danielle were enjoying their treats.
Percy, Lucky, Collette, and Danielle: Thank you Harold! Thank you, Colonel and Tibbs!
Harold: Go to be of services.
Tibbs: Good luck, everyone!
Percy and his crew took a big deep breath and started again.
Percy: Augh!
The water lapped his wheels. Lucky didn't like the water either, but they still struggled on.
Percy (Thinking): I've promised! I've promised!
He was losing steam again, but he kept on, until at last he made it to the big station.
Lucky: We're here!
Vicar: Three cheer for Percy and his crew!
And the children nearly raise the roof.
?: Hey you guys!
They turned around and found Scamp with Thomas and Angel.
Collette and Danielle: Scamp!
The sisters ran and gave him a hug.
Scamp: I saw the news and was real worry about you guys.
Angel: Who had no idea how worry he was just waiting here for you. He was about ready to go and rescue you guys himself.
Danielle: Aw, how sweet.
Scamp: Thank you Percy and Lucky for rescuing the children and my sisters.
Percy: You're welcome, but you should also thank your sisters too for helping me out through the flood. By the way, how was your date?
Angel and Scamp: Sh-shut up!
Scamp and Angel looked at each other and blushed.
?: Lucky!
Lucky turned around and saw his mother and father.
Lucky: Mom, Dad!
Perdita: We heard the weather report and raced down to the station. Thank heavens you and Percy are okay!
Percy: You should really thank you son. He and Collettle and Danielle helped me out through the flood.
Pongo: You've done a great thing son. We're proud of you.
Just then they saw Harold coming for a lading. The Fat Controller was aboard on Harold. First he thanked the crew and then to Lucky, Collette and Danielle.
Fat Controller: I'm very proud of you guys for handling the situation and getting the children back home safe and sound.
Then he spoke to Percy.
Fat Controller: Percy, while I was flying with Harold, he and the Colonel said that you were a wizard and mentioned that they can beat you and Lucky at somethings, but not at being a submarine.
Percy and Lucky snorted.
Fat Controller (Chuckling): I don't know what you both been playing at, and I won't ask, but I do know that you're a really useful engine, Percy.
Percy: Oh sir!
