It had been a full 2 weeks since the fire, and all the students tried to forget about the incident. It was bone chilling, as some of the students almost got trapped. Needless to say, everyone was very lucky to be alive. Thomas, however, was still suspicious about the incident. Was Janitor Tim... Not really Janitor Tim? He couldn't be Diesel 10, since he was Diesel's dad, and he clearly heard Diesel say "uncle". Even though it was possible he said that in case he thought someone was watching, but Janitor Tim didn't have a claw for a fake arm. But maybe, he could still work for Diesel 10. The mysteries were infinite at this point, but maybe Arry could be of use. He did work for Diesel 10 at one point, but when he tried to ask Arry about some things, he said that only Diesel was allowed to know that stuff. Well, he could check that off the list.
Thomas was walking home by himself after a hard day of schoolwork. He got hit by a football, so he had to go to the nurse and stay there until after school to make sure he would be fine with walking alone. It was now nearing 5:00, and Thomas was ready to get home. But then, he saw Diesel 10 in an alleyway waving him over. Thomas was telling himself not to go over, but he was curious as to what he had to say.
Diesel 10: Evening Thomas.
Thomas: What the heck do you want Diesel 10?
Diesel 10: A truce, choo-choo boy.
Thomas was shocked. Instantly, he thought that he was faking.
Thomas: Prove it.
Diesel 10: I can prove it by staying away Thomas.
Thomas: I don't know, can you prove your word?
Diesel 10 then pulled out a newspaper, which read, "MURDERER LEAVES KIDNAPPED ALIVE AFTER A PROMISE TO NEVER OFFEND HIM AGAIN!"
Thomas: That... That was you?!
Diesel 10: Yes, and I haven't hurt him since. You know as well as I, Thomas, that I am a man of my word. You know it will benefit your friends and yourself. What do you say, Awdry?
Thomas: You dare to use my last name? That's bold. And stupid. How do I know that tomorrow, you won't kill that man?
Diesel 10: I give you my word Thomas, I just can't! Now, do we have a deal, or not?
Thomas: *sighs* Fine. We have a deal.
Thomas shook Diesel 10's hand, not wanting to see that monster again. He couldn't believe himself. He actually made a pact with his own devil. When Thomas was out of sight, Diesel 10 smirked.
Diesel 10: I can't kill him... because I already have. Number 0, are you ready?
?: Ready, brother. And you can call me by my real name, you know.
Diesel 10: Sorry... Timothy The Ghost Biker.
That is Diesel's uncle, Timothy The Ghost Biker, baby! Note: Biker is a play-on for "Timothy The Ghost Train".
The next chapter will probably be the last fluffy part of the story... See you soon... bwahahahahaha...
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