My Little Pony: Equestria Girls: Sodor on Vacation
Disclaimer: I don't own anything MLP EGs and Thomas and Friends related, all those two go to their companies that own them. Also, borrowing some elements from LPFanfic's stories, credit goes to him or her, so expect those.
Season 1: Sodor Meets Equestria
Episode 14: Risks Must Be Made
Yesterday had passed since the argument between Thomas, Gordon & James, everyone that heard of the incident were still a little mad at the two, but when they heard of their apology towards Thomas and to the others, they were not mad anymore. In the boutique, James was nearly done and is exhausted from sorting all the fabrics when Gordon popped by.
Gordon: (Panting) Oh, Jiminy Christmas, my legs are still sore from all that running. (Pants) But I deserve it, big time.
James: (Exhausted) Same here Gordon, you're lucky you only had to do running, but for me, I have to sort out these fabrics and I still got a couple more to go.
Rarity: Don't stop now darling, keep going, once that's done, you can relax your arms.
James: (Sighs) Yes Ms. Rarity.
Rarity: That's what I like to hear.
She kissed his cheek and left the boutique to join her friends, Gordon stayed behind with James to catch up with him.
Gordon: (Sighs) This is one punishment I never want to relive again, 30 laps, that's brutal.
James: Even I couldn't run that fast myself, I hate to be in your shoes.
Gordon: Agreed, listen James, can we put this event behind us and let bygones be bygones.
James: Now that I can agree on. At the same time, I feel bad for slapping Thomas in the face, and my hand still stings from the impact though thankfully it eased up, and telling Thomas off like that. Man, I think some of the deadly sins have taken ahold of us a little too much.
Gordon: Agreed, but like I said, let bygones be bygones.
James: Same here, I think you should get going Gordon, I'm going to be here for a while.
Gordon: Okay, well, I'll see you next time James.
James: See ya Gordon and tell Thomas I said hi.
Gordon: I will.
So Gordon left the boutique, a little stiff and sore. Meanwhile, Sunset, Percy, Thomas & Pinkie are at the ice cream parlor getting some ice cream. Sunset & Thomas were sitting in one table and Percy & Pinkie were sitting in the other.
- Thomas got himself blue moon ice cream with chocolate chips.
- Sunset got herself an orange cream sherbet.
- Percy got himself pistachio ice cream with nuts.
- Pinkie got herself strawberry ice cream with sprinkles.
Percy: Man, this pistachio is the bomb along with the nuts, I might want to try mint later.
Pinkie Pie: I think you should, it's extremely good!
Thomas: Sounds like you two are having a ball.
Pinkie Pie: Yep, we are Thomas! We're having so much fun!
Percy: I agree with Pinkie on this one.
Sunset Shimmer: (Chuckles) They're having a blast and so are we. I'm glad the two of us took the time to get us ice cream, I love it.
Thomas: What can I say, I'm one of those guys that like to do nice things for all my friends, especially you Sunset.
Sunset Shimmer: (Blushes) Oh Thomas, you're so sweet.
Feeling touched, she extends her hand out, cuddled Thomas' cheek and stroked it with her fingers. The two stared and smiled passionately at each other, Percy & Pinkie couldn't help but snicker quietly.
Percy: (Whispers) Those two are practically made for each other.
Pinkie Pie: (Whispers) I know right, they're pretty much in love.
Percy: (Whispers) Oop, might not say it out loud, they might hear us.
Pinkie Pie: (Snickers, whispers) You may be right.
Then, Gordon enters the parlor, Sunset quietly took her hand off Thomas' cheek, and the others could easily see Gordon is very tired.
Thomas: (Chuckles) Enjoyed your workout Gordon?
Gordon: Very funny Thomas, anyway, I thought I come by to see how you're doing.
Thomas: I'm doing okay; why do you ask?
Gordon: Well, I'm pretty sure you know why, I still feel guilty after that incident.
Thomas: I can assure you Gordon, I'm perfectly okay. What brings you here?
Gordon: I'm here to get myself rocky road and I'm also here to tell you that James says hi, unfortunately, he's still sorting back at the boutique.
Percy: Ooh, tough to be him.
Rainbow Dash: Yo Gordon, how's the run?
They look to see Rainbow Dash leaning on the doorway, startling him a bit.
Gordon: (Blushes) Oh Ms. Dash, I did not expect you here so soon.
Rainbow Dash: Well, thought I check in to see how you're feeling after your 30 laps. I must say, your legs are still wobbling after all that.
Gordon: Still are, but they're dying down over time.
Rainbow Dash: Well, I'm glad you managed to pull through, you deserve a break. I'll catch you guys later, got to babysit Scootaloo, by the way, Thomas, how is that cheek?
Thomas: It's better, Sunset put a blue bandage on my cheek to make it feel better.
Rainbow Dash: Nice man, and good support for him Sunset. (Winks)
Sunset Shimmer: (Blushes) Thanks Dash.
Rainbow Dash: No problem, catch ya later!
The rest of the day has been fine until one night, when Thomas is sleeping in Sunset's house, he was squinting and squirming because he was a nightmare, recalling the moment that the incident took place, it reached a point where Thomas woke up suddenly and is leaking a couple of tears.
Thomas: Aaaaah! (Pants, sniffles) What was that about?
Sunset Shimmer: Thomas! Are you okay?
Thomas: (Sniffles) Yeah, I'm fine. I just had a nightmare.
Sunset Shimmer: Can you tell me what it's about?
Thomas: (Sniffles) Well, it all started when James & Gordon turned on me, blaming me from our failed mission to take back the school and kicking me off the team. Oh man, this is going to haunt me forever.
Sunset Shimmer: Aww, come here Thomas.
Thomas shifted over to Sunset, who was sitting on the right side of the bed and hugged Thomas, she slides her hand up and down his back.
Sunset Shimmer: It's gonna be okay Thomas, it's gonna be okay.
Thomas: Thank you Sunset, can I ask you something?
Sunset Shimmer: Of course, what is it?
Thomas: You know I told you about that alliance Gordon and I made.
Sunset Shimmer: Yes, you did.
Thomas: Well, what if that alliance ends?
Sunset Shimmer: What, of course not, your alliance will never be over. Yeah, that incident is very bad, but that doesn't change anything. Your alliance always sticks with you no matter what. Sure, you and Gordon may have your fallouts, but you always find a way to fix it. I know that Thomas, and so should you.
Thomas: (Blushes) Thanks Sunset, you're the best.
Thomas remained locked in Sunset's arms as the night goes on, she even gave him a kiss on the cheek to make him feel better, which made Thomas & Sunset blush. Meanwhile, James is putting the last colored fabric in the drawers when Rarity came in to see that he's done.
Rarity: My, my Jamesy, I'm most certainly impressed. You managed to do it in record time, good show.
James: Really, yes!
He was so happy, he didn't realize he's doing a funny victory dance, probably something from Fortnite, but that was short-lived when he sees Rarity's stern face. Once he saw her face, he stops the dance and admits defeat.
James: (Chuckles sheepishly)
Rarity: Come along darling, we're going to Applejack's today for a little chat, don't dawdle.
James: (Sighs) Yes Rarity.
They walked down the sidewalk, hopped onto a bus as they head to Applejack's house. They got off the bus and head towards her house. In the porch, Applejack was sitting on one of the rocking chairs looking outside, Emily is standing right next to the steps twirling one of her emerald discs and Duck & Oliver were resting up against an apple tree. Duck was the first to notice the pair.
Duck: Well, well, look what the duck dragged in.
James: Oh, would you please…
Duck: Save it James, now get inside while we wait for the other half of trouble.
James: Alright, alright, geez, as if I'm in enough trouble already.
So James went inside while the others wait for Gordon, some were still a little angry at the two, even though they already apologized to them, but they were still not happy with their recent behavior.
Oliver: You know everyone, I know we have a right to be mad and all, but, don't you think we're going a little too far on them.
Applejack: Yeah, I agree with ya Oliver, but their actions have hurt one of our dearest friends and we can't tolerate that partner, you feel me?
Oliver: (Sighs) Yeah, you're right, but I still feel bad doing this whole thing to Gordon & James. It just sounds like we're going too far.
Duck: That's true Oliver, but if we don't do this talk to them, then Thomas would still be victimized after that incident yesterday. We just cannot allow that to let it slide.
Oliver: (Sighs) Yeah, you're right, still I just feel like it isn't right.
Duck: I know my friend, by the way, when's Gordon coming.
Emily: Last I heard, he was at the ice cream parlor getting something refreshing and left, probably heading right here.
Applejack: Well, let's just hope that fusspot does show up otherwise we'll hunt him down.
Duck: You won't have to, cause there's a bus coming, it might be Gordon.
And he was right, Gordon was slowly walking towards Applejack's house, once he saw some of his friends waiting for him, he knows why.
Gordon: Let me guess, you're expecting me aren't you?
Emily: Yes, we are, now head inside, we'll follow suite.
Gordon did, and the others have their final conversation before they begin their chat with James & Gordon.
Duck: So are we all in agreement to go really hard on those two?
Applejack: Agreed sugarcube.
Rarity: Most certainly darling.
Oliver: You know what would be funny if we have Boco join us.
Emily: Ooh, now that would be a good one, now we just need a way to bring the message to him.
Big Macintosh: Maybe I can send him that message, I'm on my way to drop off this here cider for the market, if I run into your pal Boco, I can pass on the message to him and he'll ride with me back to the farm.
Applejack: Big Mac, you're an absolute genius. Go do that, we may need his support for this.
Big Macintosh: Much obliged AJ, now I best be off, otherwise the cider won't be able to be sold.
He hopped onto his truck with the loaded cider and rolled off to market and hopefully, bump into Boco along the way.
Emily: Well then, let's go inside and start this chat.
So the group went inside the house to begin their little chat, Gordon & James were sitting on small chairs and looking down on the floor, knowing what's about to happen. And when they turn to their left, they see them approaching the living room. Duck & Oliver sat in the chairs and the girls sat on the couch as they face them.
Applejack: Now partners, y'all wondering why you're here right.
James: We pretty much know what's going to happen as of this moment.
Emily: Then you know why we're upset with you two.
Gordon: We get it, Emily, we get it, that incident caused way too much trouble between all of us, even myself and James.
Duck: Then why do it?!
James: Listen Duck, just before Thomas ran off to find Diesel, we were a little upset of the fact that he ran off without us backing him up, because that's not what friends do. And to add to that, Thomas failed the mission to take back the school, and that's what made us angry to the point of telling him off, me slapping him and kicking him out of the team. That's just of his actions.
Duck: But it still doesn't give you the right to literally scream at Thomas' face saying all that stuff to him! You really hurt his feelings and that made him to abandon us to stop Diesel by ourselves without his help! If he would've left us for good, we would've failed to get the school back and failed the Mane 7, all because of your actions!
Gordon: How many times do we have to say this to you guys, we're extremely sorry to all of you.
Emily: And we accepted your apology, but that still isn't right for you guys to do it, and as an added insult James, I've heard from Sunset while walking with her downtown that you hit Thomas' face so hard, that it made him have a bruise on his face and have a bandage on his face!
(Flashback: It happened way before their big talk at Applejack's house, Sunset & Emily were walking around downtown, while Thomas is hanging out with Percy & Pinkie Pie. Emily wanted to know exactly what happened to Thomas yesterday. Even though she saw everything, her mind was going all over the place trying to process what's happening.)
Emily: So what exactly happened with Thomas?
Sunset Shimmer: Well, when James slapped Thomas across the face, it sounded like a very loud whip crack, I don't know how to describe it, but he hit so hard that it stung his right cheek. It was red all over and when I looked at it, there was no blood thank god, but he left behind a bruise, so I grabbed a blue bandage and placed it on his cheek to make it feel better.
Emily: (Gasps) James hit that hard to Thomas?
Sunset Shimmer: Yeah, he did, I can't believe it myself on what he did, I thought he was out of his mind of what he's doing, but now, I know. At the same time, he did apologize to Thomas along with Gordon, so I guess he's sorta guilty.
Emily: I should think so too, me and my friends, Rarity, Applejack, Duck & Oliver, and maybe Boco, are gonna have some stern words to say to these two.
Sunset Shimmer: Just try not to go too crazy hard on them okay?
Emily: Don't worry Sunset, we won't go that far on those two, well, I better head to Applejack's, I'll see ya later Sunset.
Sunset Shimmer: See ya Emily.
The flashback ends, the others were shocked at what Emily just revealed, they turned their attention to James with angry expressions. James curled himself into a ball seeing their expressions.
Applejack: Well I never.
Duck: I can't believe it.
James: Look, after I slapped him, at first I thought it felt good, but after some time, I start regretting doing that to him after I apologized to him, and I'm still sad when I was doing my punishment Rarity gave me. I really want to make it up for Thomas in some way I can to make up for my mistakes.
Boco: Now that is one way of making up for your mistakes.
Everyone looked to their left and they see Boco come in, and that made Gordon & James jump in fright.
Oliver: Well, speak of the devil, look who just arrived.
Boco: I'm just glad I could make it, otherwise, I would miss out on the fun.
James: Umm, is it too late for to me to just…
Rarity: Uh-uh-uh, darling, you're not getting off that easily.
James: (Sighs)
Boco: Well then, what did I miss?
Oliver: Nothing much, we were just about to really burn them no pun intended, by the way, where were you?
Boco: Well, when I was riding with Big Mac, I have to make a pit stop at Sunset's house to see how Thomas is, and when I see the bandage on his face, I felt sorry for him but angry at you two.
(Flashback: Boco wasn't lying, he actually did stop by to see how Thomas & Sunset are.)
Boco: Big Mac, can we stop by Sunset's house before we head to Applejack's. I gotta see how Thomas is after that "thing".
Big Macintosh: Eeyup.
So Big Mac stopped by Sunset's house and Boco exited his truck. Once he reached the door, he knocked and Sunset opened it.
Sunset Shimmer: Hi Boco, what are you doing here?
Boco: I came here to see how Thomas is doing.
Sunset Shimmer: He's doing fine, come in and see.
He came in and saw Thomas with the bandage in his cheek.
Boco: Ooh, James really did hit you that hard, did he?
Thomas: He did, and it stung for a while, but Sunset healed me up and made it better.
Boco: Now that's what I like to hear, but once I get to Applejack's, I'm going to give Gordon & James a piece of my mind.
Sunset Shimmer: Before you do Boco, there's something I should tell you what else happened.
Boco: What happened?
Sunset Shimmer: Last night, Thomas had a nightmare about what James & Gordon did to him, from James slapping him, them telling Thomas off, banishing him from the team and even Gordon ended their alliance to Thomas. He was nearly close to crying before I came to comfort him.
Boco: Oh my, I'm really sorry you had to experience this Thomas.
Thomas: It's fine, I wouldn't be better if Sunset hadn't been here to comfort me.
Boco: Of course she is, she's your special friend you could ever have.
Sunset & Thomas blushed at what Boco said, but Boco didn't notice.
Boco: Well, I best be off, I mustn't be late for our little chat. See ya you two.
Sunset Shimmer: See ya Boco.
Boco left Sunset's house and hopped into Big Mac's truck as they race to Applejack's house.
Boco: So that's that, I got to see how Thomas is doing and at the same time, Sunset revealed that awful nightmare he had experienced, the poor fellow must be shaken in his boots after witnessing that.
The others were touched after Boco told them about the nightmare Thomas experienced.
Duck: Oh man, I feel so bad for Thomas.
Oliver: Same here, at least Sunset is there to keep him company.
Emily: At least Thomas is feeling better now, not only having Sunset heal his cheek but having her comfort him from his nightmare, that's so sweet, unlike you two who won't be feeling better after this.
James: I already told you Emily that I regretted slapping Thomas in the face, it was stupid of me and before you ask, yes, I too feel sorry for telling Thomas that he's useless to the team.
Duck: Hmm, interesting, do you still feel remorse for what you did?
James: Huh?
Oliver: It means deep regret or guilt for a wrong you've caused.
James: I see, well, when you put it that way, yes I do feel remorse for what I, along with Gordon, did to Thomas.
Duck: Hmm, at least you have some sympathy for your actions James, unlike someone else, Boco.
Boco: Gladly.
Gordon: Oh no.
Boco: Oh no is right Gordon, for you and I have some business to settle with.
Rarity: (Whispers) This should be good.
Applejack: (Whispers) You said it.
Boco: So Gordon, around the time of that awful argument that you had with Thomas, going along with James in saying he's useless to your team and even going as far as to end your alliance with Thomas all those years ago.
Gordon: As much as James meant what he said, the same goes with me. I did not mean to say those awful things to Thomas, and once I said all that, I thought it felt good. But then, after some time, I start seeing what I did was so wrong indeed. I never should've said those things to Thomas in the first place, curse you LNER pride!
Granny Smith: Sounds like you guys are in need of some refreshments after your long talk, here, have some of my homemade apple cider.
Applejack: Thank you Granny, we'll take a break of this conversation and get some fresh air.
And they did, Applejack, Rarity, Emily, Duck, Oliver & Boco went to the porch area, while James & Gordon went to the barn and stayed next to it.
James: (Sighs) I have a feeling this conversation isn't getting us nowhere. We tried to tell them on how sorry we are to Thomas, but it seems as though it isn't going through their heads.
Gordon: I felt the same way James, and what's worse, is that Boco is going to reveal that awful fight I had with him after Thomas left along with Sunset & Twilight to go find him. I'm so not looking forward when he reveals that detail.
James: Well, that's all we can do Gordon, we just brace for what's going to be thrown at us.
Apple Bloom: Hey, you two.
They looked to see Apple Bloom approach them.
Gordon: Hey Ms. Bloom, what brings you here?
Apple Bloom: Well, don't want to be rude, but I sorta overheard your conversation with Applejack, Emily, Rarity, Duck & Oliver about you guys having an argument with Thomas.
James: Yeah, you're right, even hearing about that incident is giving me shivers down my spine.
Gordon: I know James, but it's something we just got to let that go in the past and look to the future.
James: Yeah, you're right, once all of this is over, we will change our ways for the better.
Apple Bloom: If you don't mind, can I at least watch from a distance?
James: I'm sure it won't be too much trouble.
Gordon: Same, let's head back to the house, and hopefully this conversation will be over.
James: You read my mind.
Meanwhile, at the porch, the girls along with Boco & the Great Western duo are having their own private conversation.
Rarity: Hearing those two express their remorse for what they did to Thomas is pretty heartwarming to say the least, especially James' view of the whole thing. (Sighs) I feel so bad for him.
Applejack: Same here partner, I also feel bad for what Gordon & James are going through, but their crimes shouldn't go unpunished.
Oliver: Well, at least Rainbow & Rarity gave those two punishment for their behavior.
Duck: Beg pardon Oliver, but if I may ask, should we at least give them another chance? After all, they did express how they feel of the whole situation.
Boco: True, they did express a lot for how they feel.
Emily: But what about the part that you & Gordon were in a middle of a fight while Thomas is wandering off somewhere with Sunset & Twilight trying to find him?
Boco: Yeah, I was going to get to that before our break, and I still am, but once I finish that, we will come to a final verdict on what we should do with them. All in favor?
Duck, Oliver, Emily, Applejack & Rarity: I! I! I! I!
Boco: Then it's settled, let's head back.
Once everyone heads back to the house, they were surprised to see Gordon & James waiting for them.
Boco: Didn't expect you two to come back here so soon.
Gordon: Well, we sorta decided that we come back here for the last remaining minutes of this here conversation.
Boco: Well, you're right on one point, let's cut to the chase. While you did admit your fault for what you said to Thomas, that still doesn't explain the fact that, while I was telling you that wasn't the Gordon I knew for a long time, you went ahead to fight me while Thomas, Sunset & Twilight were gone. What do you say to that?
Gordon: Because, because I was getting sick of everyone defending Thomas yesterday. Yes, I know it sounds wrong, but it's kinda the truth for my action. I'm sorry that I fought you Boco, I really am. I didn't mean to start this conflict between me and you and I'm really sorry for saying that you and Thomas hardly hang out with each other, believe me I am truly sorry.
Boco: Hmm, I believe you and I accept your apology Gordon, I'm sorry that I gave you those bruises.
Gordon: It's alright, at least you didn't run a 30 lap run.
Boco: (Laughs) I can agree. Well, what do you say everyone, should we give them a second chance?
Emily: Well, while I'm still not happy about their actions yesterday, but I'm happy that they explained their actions and how sorry they are, I can safely say that we should give them a second chance.
Gordon & James cheered at the news, and for the rest of the afternoon, they enjoyed themselves from riding on horses, feeding the chickens, enjoying Granny Smith's apple pie and picking out apples from their trees. Then, Rarity's phone rang.
Rarity: Hello, Rarity speaking? Yes? Oh my! Really? We'll be right there!
Applejack: What's going on Rarity?
Rarity: It's Thomas & Sunset, they're walking by town when they see Diesel's dark power increasing by the second and it's doing tremendous damage all over town. We need to help them out.
Gordon: Well then, why are we standing around here for, let's get to the school and stop Diesel once and for all. I have a score to settle with him.
James: Same here, yo Big Mac, can you give us a ride to town, we need to be there in a hurry!
Big Macintosh: Eeyup.
So Big Mac hopped in his truck, start it up and Boco, Applejack, Emily, Duck, Oliver, James, Rarity & Gordon hopped onto the bed. Just before the truck raced off, Apple Bloom came to them.
Apple Bloom: Wait, I wanna help too.
Applejack: No way sister, it's too dangerous.
Apple Bloom: I know that, but it's my school too, and I wanna help whenever I can.
Applejack: Very well, hop in.
Apple Bloom hopped into the truck and it raced off to town, hoping they were not too late.
Characters in Order:
1. Gordon
2. James
3. Rarity
4. Percy
5. Pinkie Pie
6. Thomas
7. Sunset Shimmer
8. Rainbow Dash
9. Duck
10. Oliver
11. Applejack
12. Emily
13. Big Macintosh
14. Boco
15. Granny Smith
16. Apple Bloom