A strange journey To Northwestern High school special big world big adventure

Thomas the tank engine & Friends

By the Rev. W Awdry

Developed by Britt Alcroft

Owned by Mattel

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It was the morning after a storm hit the Island of Sodor, where an African Freighter became disabled and had to be repaired. Because of this had allowed for Thomas and all of those who ventured with him on the boat, had asked Sir Topham Hat to help two of the racers who planned to race across the globe across 5 different continents. Sir Topham Hat agreed to let Thomas and his friends who volunteered to venture across the open water with the acceptation of the controller to venture with his human engines.

While Thomas and Rosie finish getting everything on board in which included both the E2 Tank engine and Duck's former engine self was present on the boat before lowering the two racing cars with their crews onboard, back on land on the homestead James, Jessica, and Jasper walked along the pathway to see if they could see Thomas and the rest before they venture off to see the world.

James. "Come on you two, we need to get to the Docks before Thomas Rosie, Duck Oliver and everyone else leaves on Thomas's boat."

Jessica. "We are coming James, just hold on now."

Just before they left the forest, James noticed a mirror just in front of him and just made a quick look before continuing down the path.

James. "Well Hello handsome, fancy seeing you here." Just as he came closed a whooshing sound was made and James found himself hanging from a net trap set up by a pair of yellow clothes boys who happen to be Bill and Ben now humans and decided to use some of the trapping techniques for a laugh. "Now who did that?" Then heard laughing belonging to the China clay twin Bill and Ben behind the brush along the trees. "Alright you too, you better get me down now before I lose my temper."

"". "I Got them James." Then James turned to see who else is with them.

James. "Thank you Boco. With you looking after these buzzy bees, then maybe I could enjoy my nature hikes better." Then Boco helps Jessica Jasper to bring James back down to earth.

Boco. "No problems James, where were you all going right now?"

James. "We are just on our way to see Thomas and the others off on their venture across the globe, while helping some race car driving teams to their destinations to race across five different Continents before school begins."

Then Boco turns to the tank engine twins. "You two are just lucky that Thomas was not here to see you meddle with his homestead, or who knows what he would have planned if he caught you playing these kinds of tricks on these nature paths."

Bill. "We were just having a laugh Boco."

Ben. "Yeah no one really got hurt."

James. "But someone could have been if you use any of those deadlier traps that can not only hurt but also kill someone. So, let us have no more of these kind of traps until Thomas says otherwise alright?"

Bill and Ben. "(With fingers crossed behind their backs) OK, James we promised."

James. "Good, now come on, we do not want to be late to see Thomas and the others off for their big world adventure on True Blue."

Jessica and Jasper. "Ok then let's go." Then they all hurried their way to the docks where everyone gathered to see Thomas, Rosie, Oliver, Duck, Ariel, and Sir Topham Hat and others who about to board on to True blue.

Thomas. "Percy, I have you and Toby to watch over the homestead while Rosie and I are away. Call me if there are going to be any problems from home alright."

Percy. "Do not worry Thomas, Toby and I will make sure no harm will come to your animals while you are away. And let you know what is occurring just in case issues may come up for your opinion of what to do."

Toby. "Not while we are here to help out, while Percy tends the animals I will tend to what is left with the vegetable garden and store away things just shy of picking."

Thomas. "Thank you, Toby and Percy." Then turns to everyone who still live on the homestead. "Just remember everyone I will be gone for the next two weeks, we will be back before school can begin for us by the time we come back."

While everyone else's backs were turned only Boco and Edward see bill and Ben attempt to sneak aboard the True Blue.

Edward. "What do you think they are up to Boco?"

Boco. "Looks like they are wanting a trip around the world as well Edward, we better get them before Thomas set sail." Both Edward and Boco, went on in search for the twins, just as Thomas and the other said their final farewells.

Thomas. "Well good bye everyone we will let you all know how everything went." Then he and everyone else boarded True blue. "Is everyone that is supposed to be here on?" Everyone who was supposed to be there cheered on before Thomas blew the boat whistle to set sail to Africa with four more unknow travelers who just came to their attention. "Edward, Boco, Bill and Ben, what has brought you all on board?"

Edward. "Sorry Thomas we were only on board because these two decided to scamper off to sea with you when you just took off." Then everyone turned to Bill and Ben.

STH. "Bill Ben, what in the world inspire you two to come aboard, when you both were not invited?"

Bill. "We wanted to see the boat, and the sea."

Ben. "We never see anything but the China clay pits, and your homestead Thomas we just wanted to have fun too?"

Thomas. "Well it is too late to turn back now, we just need to stop at the nearest port for enough supplies for the trip."

STH. "Very good Thomas, and while he finds enough to supply everyone here on board for the trip, you two will spend time cleaning the front of Thomas's deck until you both earn your respect on this trip."

Bill and Ben. "Yes sir."

STH. "Edward and Boco, you both are in charge of Bill and Ben and make sure they are out of trouble."

Edward. "Yes sir."

Boco. "Of course, Sir."

Rosie. "It is a good thing that this vessel has enough room for everyone here on board, otherwise it would have been a hard time if we had anything less."

Duck. "Oh great, we get to spend the trip with these little buzzers to the head twins."

Oliver. "At least you and I are sharing a room duck, not much room for cheeky little buzzers to buzz us around."

Ariel. "Those two are usually trouble aren't they Edward."

Edward. "They can be at times Ariel, they are good engines, if they find the time to play pranks. Then they will, just do not let them get to you Ariel."

Ariel. "Just let me know what to expect from them, and I will know when to let me excuse the phrase duck and cover."

Duck. "I may have heard my name, but I know what you are talking about Ariel. So, no hard feelings here."

Oliver. "Where are we going to first Thomas?"

Thomas. "We are heading for south Hampton Docks along the old south coast line, where Ariel and I were from."

Ariel. "Are you going to resupply from there Thomas?"

Thomas. "Yes, If I remember correctly there should be a harbor yard where there should be shops for boater and off seamen."

Some time passed, and they arrived at south Hampton Docks where Thomas had docked the boat at an empty birth before handing the ropes to Duck, Oliver, and Edward to tie up until Thomas and everyone else had ventured onto the shore for supplies and other things such as change of clothes, extra foods and emergency supplies in case. All other thing such as life vests, and extra fueling drums. Then when everyone has reassembled on board, with a head count on who is onboard including the sailing crew who sailed with Thomas and the rest.

Thomas. "Is Everyone here on board?" Every seaman, his friends and sister now on board and in front for Thomas and STH to see. "Then let us sail off to Africa everyone." Then Edward Duck and Oliver helped untie the boat and all hopped back onboard to their first destination Africa.

The trip was an amazing one where Thomas Rosie and Edward took turns looking out of the bow of the boat, Bill and ben swapping the deck as Boco continue to watch over them.

Oliver and Duck spotted dolphins leaping in front of the bow as if they were saying good luck on your trip folks.

Ariel was on the captain's deck, watching Captain Eric at the wheel of the helm. "So, you are very knowledgeable of the sea, are you?"

Captain Eric. "Yes, for a long time I often wonder what lies beyond the place where one was born."

Ariel. "What was your first reaction when you heard of engines becoming human?"

Captain Eric. "At first not much of a reaction, since such a thing did not occur until learning about how your brother and his friends became human. I Thought it would be cool to have that tank engine for a school buddy, since he is a friend everyone would like to have. Now that he and the others are human, I have no objections about engines becoming human, no different if it was another way around. The difference is humans have more freedom to venture than any machine that works for industries, and travel."

Ariel. "What would your friends say if they have my brother and his friends come to Northwestern high School for the fall?"

Captain Eric. "My friends from school have no objective of the matter, then all wanted to meet the engines up close and personal with out looking up staining their necks to see how engines would have faces on their smokeboxes. This way we can ask the many questions since most of us were not there at the times when events on the rails just happen when they did."

Ariel. "Do you have any objections about anyone who was an engine now human, have a special interest in you or in anyone you know of?" Captain Eric has an idea of what she was asking him.

Captain Eric. "I have no objections if I wanted to ask you out on a date, when we are not out at sea Ariel. And if I am right that is what you are asking me?" She turned blushed and smiled about exactly what she wanted to ask the captain about.

Ariel. "Yes, I just wanted to know if you are seeing anyone, just to see if you would find interest in me." The Captain Eric smiled and turned to her.

Captain Eric. "Ms. Billinton, I would be honored to have you for a special friend, as long as your brother do not mind." Then Eric honked the horn to get Thomas's attention. To who which turned to see Eric to gesture to Thomas's approval of him dating his sister. Then Thomas smiled and gave them both a thumbs up for the two to see one another.

Rosie. "So, are you happy for your sister Thomas?" Then turns to his love in return.

Thomas. "I sure am Rosie, if Eric is the one that will make my sister happy then I am all for it."

Then all continued their way until they finally reached Dakar Senegal, where they unloaded the E2 and the Pannier tank engine where they also allowed for the drivers of both engines to man the engines while Thomas and Duck will act as firemen for the engines. Then lowered down the two racing cars that belonged to Ace and Murry.

Thomas. "Ok Ace, Murry, the start of the race appears to start a little before we take on the trucks heading for Dares Salaam in Tanzania. After your finish wait for us at the docks there, as True-blue ventures along the Mitterrandian Sea thru the Suez Canal to pick all of us up there alright?"

Ace. "All right Thomas, as you and Duck venture along the rails My racing buddies will meet up with you and your friends at Dares Salaam in Tanzania when we get there."

Then Thomas looks up to let Sir Topham Hat know that he and Duck are ready for they are ready to venture across Africa.

Thomas. "Ok Sir it is best that you stay on board with Captain Eric, and Edward both you and Bobo please keep Bill and Ben under control and make sure they do not damage my boat for their amusement." He said as Edward and Boco continue to prevent the twins getting into too much mischief.

Edward. "Do not worry Thomas we will make sure these two are well looked after."

Thomas. "Bill Ben if I find you did anything to the boat that the rest of us depend upon getting around the world and home again. I suggest you listen to both Edward and Boco, Do I make myself clear?"

The twins looked and Thomas and realized he was serious about making sure everyone can venture home in the very boat everyone is on board. "Yes Thomas, we hear you loud and clear."

Thomas. "Good, I expect you both on your best behavior."

Then both he and Duck gave two toots of their whistles. "Peep, peep." "Toot, toot" and off they went accompanying both Ace and Murry to their race in their racing cars.

Ace. "Well Murry, let us have a great race across the Sahara. May the best racer wins." He offered his hand for a friendly shake only to have Murry buffed it off.

Murry. "See you at the finish line looser." Then off he went to the other racing cars who did not trust in Murry at all.

Thomas and Duck saw and heard this and wondered what that was about.

Thomas. "That Murry fellow does not appear to be too friendly about racing for fun."

Duck. "Not too sporting is he Thomas."

Ace. "What is the problem Murry, you know we love to race out of sportsman ship what gives?"

Murry. "You race for Sportsman ship, I race only for me. I will win every race and none of your pathetic looking racer is going to stop me." Then everyone began to line the starting line while Ace returns to Thomas and Duck before hoping in the passenger's side of the racing car.

Ace. "We will meet up with you two later, I have a race to participate."

Then when all were at the starting line and ready to take off.

Anouncer. "Racers at the ready, on your marks, get set." And with the wave of the green flag. "GO." And the racers are off and are racing across the blazing desert.

Then Thomas and Duck looked around to find the trucks looking for an engine or two to take them to Dares Salaam.

African Truckmen. "Are you two heading for Dares Salaam?"

Duck. "Yes, we are, we are in route with some racing cars to Dares Salaam, do you lot know of the way."

African truckmen. "Yes, we know of the way, just hook up our trucks to the two of you and we will help along the way." Just then the station manager came up with a flag in hand.

African Station manager. "Ah two engines for this job, this will do nicely since there will be more tucks after this point."

Thomas. "How many more stops do we have before we continue on our way sir?"

African Station Manager. "At least you will have 8 more stops until you are finally on your way to Dares Salaam."

Thomas. "Do you have an English version of your papers sir?"

African Station Manager. "I so do, here is a copy for you both to read." Then handed the two pieces of paper to Thomas and Duck."

Duck. "Well then Thomas if we want to head out to Dares Salaam in time then we need to be on our way."

Thomas. "OK, Duck.' Then with the toot of their whistles. "Peep, Peep," "Toot, toot." And off they went to collect more trucks along the way.

Out on the open Sahara Desert, the racers were having a blast jumping over sand dunes, screeching of the tires across the hot sandy desert. Murry however just bumped and bashed his way in front of the pack, the others where cross of such a reckless driver who only wants to win just for to win.

Ace. "He is definitely going to cause some one a life one of these days."

Back on the tracks Thomas and Duck continued to collect more the very trucks they have been sent to gather to Dares Salaam then just as they about to head out to they both heard a laugh and a voice from a nearby engine, who happens to have a girl about their age with the driver and fire woman of the engine that surprised mostly Duck.

Duck. "Ah Hello there I did not know that there are Great Western Engines in Africa."

"". "You will find that some countries will send their old technologies to places like Africa, and it looks like you two can use some help to Dares Salaam.

Thomas. "WE sure could use a guide to Dares Salaam since we have little time to get lost on the way."

"". "I can help, my name is Nia. And I can help you since the last owner of the railway my old engine self that I am with has no longer a railway to call home."

Thomas. "You mean you are supposed to be an engine too who also became human."

Nia. "Yes, I have, and you mean to tell me that you know of engines who also became human?"

Duck. "Yes, in face you are just looking at two of them already, my real name is Montague, but everyone who know me as Duck since everyone says I waddle like a duck."

Thomas. "And my name is Thomas, both Duck and I are supposed to be these engines you see before you. I was the blue E2, while Duck was supposed to be the Green Great Western Panier tank engine you see in front of you. If you like how about helping us from the back, and when we reach Dares Salaam we will intro duce you to our controller Sir Topham Hat."

Nia. "Now that sounds like a plan, shall we friends." Then they all headed out over a huge sand dune hill, that would of not have allowed for any one alone to tackle, so with all three engines together took on that hill in no time at all.

Thomas. "This is going to be one long trip to Dares Salaam, Nia."

Nia. "Hey truck men and women, do any of you have a song to sing, since it is a long way to Dares Salaam."

Thomas. "A very long journey according to my gps on my smartphone, about 5000 miles from here."

Duck. "5000-miles Thomas are you sure."

Thomas. "I am sure Duck; some music sure sounds good right about now."

The Truck folks. "WAKE UP! SODOR." The continue passing different countries and different lands from the deserts through the rift valley and through a savannah where gazelles giraffes and zebra along the tracks where Duck tooted his whistle to clear them just as they looked like it was going to bed before standing in front of the caravan of locomotives and trucks was a huge bull elephant looking ready to charge Duck and Thomas when the trucks folk just ended up singing a sleepy song to help the elephant to sleep, and gave Duck a stroke of his trunk along Duck's old smokebox before joining the rest of the herd before resting for the night.

Duck. "These trucks are nothing like we have back on Sodor, do we Thomas."

Thomas. "They are a lot more useful than troublesome, ha ha, if only we have trucks like them to help pass the time while taking trains to and from places I love it here in Africa, such an amazing place."

Nia. "I am glad you British boys are enjoying your time here, and not much further before we reach Dares Salaam." Then all headed on to their destination.

Close to Dares Salaam the racers came in for a finish and out in front was Ace who finally had the chance to overcome everyone including Murry and won his first race in the list.

There to greet them at the finish was The True-Blue crew who are still waiting for Thomas and Duck to arrive with their train, and according to a message sent to the controller from his former number 1 about an engine needing a home and was delighted and anxious about meeting the new engine.

Ace. "Now that is how you win with sportsmanship, hey heard any word from our engines from the savannah?"

STH. "Yes, in fact they will be arriving in the first dawn of light, so we will wait for them while we dock at the marina until they arrive."

Ace. "Good, then in a couple of days we will be in time for the race though the Amazon."

Edward. "I think it would be best to see who will venture across the Amazon, when Thomas and Duck arrive as we sat sail for Rio Deja Nero in Brazil." Then turns to Murry who just came up to the group and decided to say nothing to his ride to the Amazon.

Then all headed to the boat and to the docks to wait for Thomas and his rail crew to arrive the next morning. All the human engines and sailing crews and the two racers decided to rest the night away while Rosie was still up to hear all the details from Thomas when he returns to her.

Rosie typing at her smartphone to Thomas "I am still waiting for your arrival sweetie, as much as I want to be at rest. I want to wait until we both rest on our way to Brazil. I love you Thomas, I am missing your love and your touch. I will wait for you them." Then send him the text. On the final leg of the trip Thomas received the message that Rosie just gave him and responded back to let her know that he feels the same.

Thomas. "Do not worry my love, even with all this exploration nothing satisfy me more than having you at my side during this trip, maybe the next destination someone else can be the fireman while you and I spend time sailing on the ship to North American after we drop off Ace in Rio Deja Niro in Brazil. I love you too, Rosie have a pleasant sleep till I arrive." Then sends her the text back to Rosie."

The trip went on until first light they finally reached Dares Salaam in Tanzania.

Nia. "Here we are fellas, we are now in Dares Salaam."

Thomas. "Thank you, Nia, we just need to find the others to see if Ace and Murry made it to the boat." Then used his smartphone to text for Rosie to instruct him where to find True-Blue. She answers and texted him back to know that the racers are on board and everyone is waiting on Pier 232. Then after meeting up with Nia's friend Kuaku, who is also shown to be an engine who just became human, is now pleased that Nia will have a chance beyond Africa and is wishing her well.

Then everyone found the True-Blue and everyone waited for every engine to come aboard and with the new arrival Nia to introduce herself to everyone on the boat.

Nia. "Hello everyone, my name is Nia, and as you can see this engine was supposed to be me, until this happened."

STH. "We know Nia, Thomas told us about your situation, it is a shame that no one wanted to preserve you but now that you are aboard with us, you and your engines shell are welcome to join us and our railway Nia."

Nia. "Thank you, sir, and thank you everyone who came out of your way to help out others, in times like these."

Thomas. "We are always helping out others just like how we are helping these two racers across the globe for their races."

Edward. "Well welcome aboard Nia, I am Edward this is my friend Boco."

Nia. "Hello Boco." Offers him her hand to shake.

Boco does the same. "Hello Nia."

Edward. "These two trouble makers are bill and Ben. Be carful about them, they tend to play pranks now and then."

Nia. "Hello, you two, causing trouble, aren't we?"

The twins wanted to have a bit of fun but did remember the warning from Thomas about not making trouble away from Sodor. "Well not at the moment Nia." Said Bill. "We are on our best behavior since we are a long way from home." Said Ben.

Nia. "Good to know." Then turns to the other person who is also a great western Engine like Duck.

Oliver. "Hello, I am Oliver, I also use to be a great western engine like Duck, but my design is a 14xx series."

Nia. "Nice to know you too Oliver." Then turns to Ariel Thomas's sister.

Ariel. "Hello Nia, my name is Ariel, I am Thomas's sister who is also an E2 design. And this here is my new special friend Captain Eric." Then Eric leans forward to shake hands with Nia.

Eric. "Nice to know you Nia, I hope we can make your journey a memorable."

Nia. "I bet it will be thank you for letting me come aboard." Then turns to the last person on the boat who is standing with Thomas. "You must be Rosie, Thomas could not stop thinking about you during the whole time on the tracks."

Rosie. Turned to Thomas in surprise. "Is that true Thomas?"

Thomas turns to Rosie. "It is true, all the time Duck and I were out on the tracks across the African landscapes, I could not stop thinking if everyone of you especially you were going to be alright. I love you Rosie." Then he and Rosie came together for a loving warm kiss.

Rosie. "I love you too Thomas." Then kisses Thomas back on the lips before head checking everyone on this trip was present.

Edward. "Everyone here all here and accounted for Thomas and Rosie, what are your orders Admirals?" Then playfully saluted the two for a laugh.

Thomas. "Time to shove off for Rio Deja Niro Brazil, to South America everyone!" Then Duck, Oliver, and Edward Untied the ropes off the pier and quickly came back on board just as the boat left the Docks to South American.

During this trip, everyone decided who will venture through to the new world in the engines.

Edward. "So, who will be next to venture across the South American rainforests of South and Central America?"

Rosie. "I want to come along with you Thomas since it is very lonely on the boat without you."

Oliver. "And I can help Duck as we venture across the rainforests of South and Central America until we find the salt flats with Ace and Murry."

Edward. "Then I will be with Nia and her crew since I still need to learn how to drive the locomotives, at least I can still learn as we travel along the streets while watching the carnival."

Ariel. "Then I will stay here with Boco looking after the twins as you lot venture across the Americas."

Boco. "Thank you, Ariel, at least with you here these two will be under server watch until everyone reaches San Francisco. "

Bill. (Whispers to his brother how Ariel is sterner than Thomas can bee.) "We cannot have any fun while Ariel is here."

Ben. (Whispers back) "And we are just halfway through the trip, at least we would like to have some fun while on this voyage."

Then Thomas investigated his watch and know in two days he and his crew will be in Rio Deja Niro. Until then decides to have some time with Rosie, since they have been apart all day before.

Thomas and Rosie spend much of the day with each other whether walking along the deck of the boat to where they will spend time together in bed have much time to each other with love and commitment and yet Thomas did remember to bring his much-needed preventions for his alone time with Rosie. This was one of those times when he has much love energy and passion to the one he loves the most. Thomas stopped for the moment to catch his breath before continuing with Rosie.

Thomas. "Good God Rosie, no matter how many travels I make in my lifetime, I love it best when you are with me, to share moments like this." He says as he continues to kiss and touch Rosie with every energy he has to her.

Rosie trying to catch her breath. "I am just glad to be apart of this Thomas, I love it more that you are sharing moments like this with me." They both continued on until they are finally out of energy and completely exhausted laying on top of one another before turning to a light and gentle kissing and touching.

Thomas. "I love you so much Rosie, I never want to trade anything in the world for you." He said as he continues to gently kiss her along her face, chin and neck.

Rosie. "I love you too Thomas, with you I am complete and whole when I am with you." She says while being caressed by Thomas gentle touching and feel all over her body.

Then after another loving night out on the water to their next destination, both Thomas and Rosie had settled down for a lovely night on their boat. However, one particular rider on the boat heard every word on the two-love making teenagers and may have developed and interest in the former pink tank engine. But without anyone else knowing about it.

Onward to another part of their journey, what will happen when they next arrive on the South American coast of Brazil. Find out what happens when they venture through the torturous jungles of the Amazon and Central America. What will happen if this Mysterious rider will do if he finds the former Pink engine to himself. Find out next time on a strange journey to Northwestern High School.