This story was done in collaboration between me, Jriddle41 (Sodormatchmaker on DeviantART), and DaveMan1000 (both on and DeviantART) and we own the OCs that are used in the story. Credit to author AaronCottrell97 for a few ideas and character suggestions (especially the duel layout for the story). Everything else belongs to their respective owners:

Thomas and Friends (c) Hit Entertainment and Mattel

The Railway Series (c) Rev Wilbert Awdry

Yu-Gi-Oh! (c) Konami

NOTE: This scene takes place during the younger years for Thomas and the others, but is also set before Gordon and James both begin bullying Emily. There's also a time skip to after Emily returns to who she truly is.

WARNING: Unlike the previous deleted scenes (which were rated either T or M), this deleted scene is actually rated K or K-plus (is rated T just to be safer than sorry).

Title: Emily and Daisy

It had been two or so weeks since Young Emily had settled into her new life in Knapford City. After saving two lives (Young Oliver and Young Henry) in a short period of time, she became very popular among the student body in Sodor Middle School. Like so…

"Good morning, Emily!" called Young Henry cheerfully.

"You're looking lovely today," put in Young Oliver.

"I hope you're enjoying your new life on the Island of Sodor," finished Young Toby.

Young Emily felt very happy with her life. Unfortunately, there was one student who envied the popularity that Young Emily had, and that was Daisy Cammell. Young Daisy was a pretty and popular student herself, but she didn't like it when other students, especially if it was another girl, became more popular than her. That envy soon turned into intense jealousy.

"That Emily!" fumed Young Daisy, "Just because she saved the lives of Oliver and Henry, it made her more than moi? I don't believe it!"

As for Young Emily, she hadn't met Young Daisy yet, but was eager to do so after hearing a bit about her from the other students.

"I hope Daisy and I can be friends," she said to herself, "It would be nice to have a female friend in my life."

Sadly, that was going to be easier said than done.

(elsewhere…)

Later outside in the schoolyard during lunch hour, Daisy was eating alone at one of the tables. Young Emily, carrying her own lunch, decided to approach and greet the pretty, blonde-haired young girl.

"Hello there," Young Emily greeted cheerfully, "You must be Daisy."

Young Daisy, upon hearing Young Emily's voice, immediately got up and hurried off, leaving Young Emily very confused about what that was all about.

"What's with her?" she asked herself, before shrugging it off, "Oh well, maybe she needed to go and do something?"

(elsewhere…)

Later in gym class that day, the students were paired into teams for dodgeball.

"I hate dodgeball," whined Young Percy.

"Don't worry, Percy, we'll win," reassured Young Thomas.

Young Emily was with a team that had Young Daisy on it, and took the opportunity to try and talk to her again.

"Hey, Daisy!" said Young Emily, walking up while smiling, "How are you?"

Just like before, Young Daisy hurried off. Before long, Young Daisy had joined the other team by trading places with Young Toby.

"What's going on?" Young Emily thought to herself, "This is the second time it's happened."

(elsewhere…)

A day later, it had not gotten any better for Young Emily, since Young Daisy still ignored and/or walked away whenever the young dark green-haired girl tried approaching. Young Emily was very upset over it.

"Why, Thomas?" she asked during lunch, "I was told that Daisy was nice, but when I tried approaching and talking to her, she ignores and walks away from me."

Young Thomas frowned, "That's easy; it's because she's sulking."

"Sulking?" repeated Young Emily, "Why though? I haven't done anything to her."

"She's jealous of your popularity," answered Young Thomas, "In Daisy's mind, nobody is allowed to be more popular than 'her'. She 'is' nice, but she also loves being in the center of attention, if you know what I mean."

"I see," whispered Young Emily, "Thomas, am I as popular as you say I am? Am I showing off or something?"

"Not at all, Emily," insisted Young Thomas, "It's…just how Daisy tends to act. I promise you she's really nice once you get to know her. Just give it some time, and she'll warm up to you."

Young Emily felt much better, "Thank you, Thomas," she praised, "You really know how to cheer me up."

With that being said, she leaned over and gave her friend a small kiss on the cheek before walking away.

(elsewhere…)

Later on at her locker, Young Daisy was busy getting some makeup applied. As she was finishing, she saw some boys starting to walk by, causing her to smile with interest.

"Oh bonjour, boys," Young Daisy greeted, fluttering her eyelashes, "Have you come to see me?"

Young Duck shook his head, "Oh, sorry, Daisy," he apologized, carrying a large sheet of paper under his arms, "Oliver, Donald, and I are actually going to find Emily."

"Wha-?"

"Yeah," agreed Young Oliver, "We're going to see if she can help us with this project we have."

"Why would you want to spend time with that silly Emily when 'I' am a far better choice?" Young Daisy protested in jealousy, "I'm better than her in every way."

Young Duck raised an eyebrow, "Are you good at science?"

"Of course I am, and I'll prove it!" huffed Young Daisy, "Let me see what you're working on."

Young Duck reluctantly handed the paper over, and Young Daisy looked it over before a nervous look appeared on her face. This looked much too complicated for her to figure out.

"Yeah, I thought so as much," sighed Young Oliver, shaking his head, "Thanks anyway, Daisy, but we'll see Emily about it."

With that said, Young Donald took hold of the paper from Young Daisy before he, Young Duck, and Young Oliver walked away. Young Daisy was very cross.

"Ooooh! That Emily thinks she's sooo smart and popular!" she hissed, "Ugh! She gives me such a headache just thinking about her! I need a place to go and relax after school…"

(elsewhere…)

Later after school, Young Daisy decided to go to the park to try and clear her mind of Young Emily. It seemed to work, and once she found a bench to sit down on, the pretty, blonde-haired young girl sat down and closed her eyes to listen to the chirping sounds of birds, joyful laughter of the other kids in the park, and…

"Hello, Daisy," The voice of Young Emily echoed.

That's right, Young Emily had shown up at some point, and was standing beside the bench.

"Oh, not again!" Young Daisy groaned to herself, "Why can't she just take a hint?" At last, without deciding to leave or ignore, she decided to speak up, "What do you want?"

Young Emily frowned, "I want to apologize."

That was one thing Young Daisy did not expect to hear from Young Emily.

"You? Apologize to 'moi'?" she asked in confusion, "Whatever for?"

"If my presence made you feel a little threatened," answered Young Emily, sitting down beside Young Daisy, "I heard that you were very popular with the other students, but after I ended up saving the lives of Oliver and Henry in only a short period of time I ended up unknowingly becoming as popular as you are."

Young Daisy snorted, but said nothing in response.

"I heard from Thomas that you love being in the center of attention," continued Young Emily, "But, let me tell you that I have no intention of ever becoming more popular than another person. I just want to be accepted into this new school and make new friends."

Young Daisy listened on to the story, before long she was no longer green with envy, but red with shame.

"I'm sorry I was so rude to you." Young Daisy apologized at last, "I know what I did was wrong, but I was so jealous and afraid of being cast to the sidelines." She looked towards Young Emily with studying eyes, "You look as beautiful as I do, and many students were admiring you for it and your kind, selfless attitude. After I ignored you, I didn't expect you to ever come near or even talk to me."

Young Emily smiled, "Oh, Daisy," she said softly, laying a hand onto the pretty blonde-haired young girl's shoulder, "It's not in my nature to hold a grudge or hold any hard feelings towards someone like you."

"Then…you'll forgive me?" asked Young Daisy hopefully.

"Of course, I will," answered Young Emily, still smiling, "But remember in future that jealousy is no excuse for being mean."

Young Daisy laughed, "Yeah, I know what you mean."

And so, the two young girls had become good friends. Sadly, this friendship wasn't going to last once the tragic moment in Emily's life took place. However, maybe the two would be able to patch things up somewhere down the road.

(new scene…)

In the park a few years later, Young Emily's Bossy Phase had finally come to an end thanks to Young Thomas helping her talk to the principal about her being bullied. Despite that, Young Emily was still feeling emotionally vulnerable and sick with remorse. She was sitting alone on the bench doing some thinking.

"How could they ever forgive me for acting like such a monster?" Young Emily asked herself, trying to resist bursting into tears, "Why did I have to be such a coward and let it happen in the first place? Why didn't I just report them when I had the chance?!"

Just then…

"Emily?" The voice of Young Daisy echoed.

To Young Emily's surprise, Young Daisy was shown standing nearby.

"Daisy?" Young Emily peeped, "What are you doing here?"

"I was just in the neighborhood," Young Daisy explained, "when I saw you here sitting alone on that bench. And you know, I heard everything that was said in that assembly."

Young Emily stared at her former friend, but did not say a word back.

"I still can't believe that all along it was Gordon and James who were responsible for why you suddenly started bullying or bossing your friends and the other students about." Young Daisy remarked, "How could we not have seen it sooner?"

"Y-Yeah," muttered Young Emily, before looking down at her feet.

"If you had only told us 'why' you were behaving this way, we could have very much easily told those hooligans off. In my mind, they should have been 'expelled'. I may have been rude to you in the past out of jealousy, but at least 'I' didn't use jealousy as an excuse to bully others." continued Young Daisy, before walking over and sitting down beside Young Emily, "You know what I mean, right?"

Young Emily nodded slowly.

"And you know what? I'm also really sorry," apologized Young Daisy, thinking back to when their friendship had collapsed during Emily's Bossy Phase, "When we had that fight during that time, I should never have lost my temper and said the things I said to you in your face."

"You had every right to yell at me; I did start that fight, after all," insisted Young Emily sadly, "I really should have told somebody about my problems sooner, but I was too afraid to do so. When it comes to fighting my own battles, I'm nothing but a coward."

Young Daisy listened carefully.

"Daisy, you don't deserve to have someone like me as a friend," continued Young Emily, finally allowing her tears to fall, "You deserve to have a friend who is brave, kind, and selfless… Not someone who lets fear cloud her judgement, and turns her back on her loved ones instead of confining in them for help. Someone who-"

Before anything more could be said, the young dark green-haired girl felt a hand touch her own, shaking hand. Looking up, Young Emily turned and saw that Young Daisy had taken a seat beside her. There was a small, sad smile on Young Daisy's face.

"You're not a bad person, Emily," she said kindly, "All you did was make a mistake. Nobody is perfect, after all. After I've learned what you went through, I'm more than willing to forgive you. That is, only if you'll forgive 'me'."

There was a long silence between the two young girls. Eventually, Young Emily did manage to say something…

"Yes…"

"Huh?" peeped Young Daisy, looking at Young Emily, "Did…you say yes? As in, yes, you'll forgive me?"

"Of course, I'll forgive you," replied Young Emily, who managed to dry her eyes before giving her answer, "And… and I really hope you and I can be friends again."

"I'm sure we will be friends again," smiled Young Daisy.

With that said, the two young girls shared a long, emotional hug. Despite the rough patch in their relationship, it was possible for them to make up and become friends again. Wouldn't you agree?

End Scene