Title: Helping Out
By: Moonlit Sea

Summary: Lady Penelope's niece is suffering from depression after her parent's messy divorce and so she decides to send her on a little vacation to Tracy Island. Can the boys help Sarah get over her depression? Or will 'things' get in the way?

Disclaimer: me no own Thunderbirds (movie or TV wise), anything else you don't recognise I own.

A/N: this is my first shot at writing a Thunderbirds story. After reading about 10 or 20 fics I thought… 'Hey, why don't I give it a try.' So I hope it turns out okay. Oh and it's Movie Verse, okay I'll shut up now and let you get on with it.

/-Thoughts-/

Chapter 1 - Vacation Plans.

"Cheer up, Miss. I'm sure it can't be all that bad."

"No, Parker. It's worse." 20-year-old Sarah Creighon-Ward replies.

They were on their way back to Creighon Manor, her aunt Lady Penelope thought it would do her some good to get away from all that was happening at home. Sarah's parents were going through a messy divorce and it had taken its toll on Sarah sending her into depression. She sat looking out the window of the pink Rolls Royce watching the scenery go by and gave a downhearted sigh. Would anything go right in her life?

"We have arrived at Creighon Manor, Miss." Parker announces.

But Sarah wasn't listening, it wasn't until Lady Penelope spoke Sarah's name did she finally realise they'd arrived.

"Sarah," Penelope greets "How was your trip?"

"Wouldn't know Aunt Penny, wasn't really paying attention." She replies solemnly.

Penelope gave Parker a quick worried look before continuing, "Well let's get you inside and we'll discuss what you can do to keep yourself busy while you're here." Leading the young girl into the building while saying quietly to Parker "is everything all set?"

"Yes, M'lady." He replies just as quietly "But Mr. Tracy would like you to go over the final details with him."

"Very well."

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On an island in South Pacific Ocean Jeff Tracy was awaiting Penelope's call. He was looking out the window and wondering whether or not it was okay to help her out like this, when his eldest son Scott walked in.

"Hey Dad." He greeted.

Jeff looked round when he heard the voice, "Hey Scott, anything the matter?"

"That was actually gonna be my question." Scott said.

Jeff looked confused at what his son had just said, seeing this Scott explained a little.

"You look worried, is everything okay?"

Jeff smiled, "Yeah, everything's fine." He said then added "Scott, what do you think about have someone here for… a while." Voicing his concerns.

"How do you mean, Dad?" Scott asked a little confused

"Lady Penelope's niece is suffering from depression and she thought it might be a good idea if…"

"If she stayed here for a while." Finishing his father's sentence.

"Right." Jeff confirmed.

"I dunno, Dad. I mean what if there's an emergency while she's here? What are we gonna do?" Scott reasons out.

Jeff turns back to the window, "That's just what I was thinking."

"When do you have to give her an answer?" Scott asked.

"She's calling as soon as her niece arrives, to go over the final details."

"I guess we'll find something for her to do while we're away." He thought for a moment "Maybe Tin Tin and Fermat can keep her busy."

At that moment the phone went and Scott went to talk his 'idea' over with the two kids while Jeff talked to Penelope.

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In her room Sarah sat staring out the window, her aunt may mean well in taking her away from the constant arguing and throwing of things back home but all she wanted was to left alone. There then came a knock at the door to which she ignored.

"Sarah?" Penelope says gently as she walks in, seeing her niece staring out the window her chin resting upon her hand.

Sarah gave a downhearted sigh and kept looking out the window /-if I ignore her maybe she'll go away.-/ she thought then she felt a hand on her shoulder. /-Then again… maybe not.-/ She turned to look at her aunt with her soft sad hazel eyes.

"Are you alright, dear?" Penelope asked.

Sarah nods and Penelope gives a small smile.

"I've arranged for you to stay with a friend of mine until you feel… better."

Sarah gave her aunt a confused look. She was under the impression that she would be staying here until she felt 'better'. /-Even though there's nothing wrong with me. I just wanna be left alone, why can't people understand that?-/

"I know you thought you'd be staying here but Jeff will take good care of you and I'm sure you'll love the island."

Sarah now raised an eyebrow, an island? Her aunt was sending her to an island, to stay with a person she hasn't even met before? /-Oh why does life hate me so?-/ she asked herself.

"Well I better let you rest. We've got a long trip ahead of us tomorrow." Leaving the room.

When the door closed the realisation of what her aunt just said hit.

"An island?" she repeated "Sounds interesting." A small smile creeping onto her face. Where better to be alone than on an island miles from anywhere. "Perhaps I will enjoy this 'break' after all." Walking towards her bed.

Outside Sarah's room Lady Penelope had heard Sarah's comment. /-Oh I think you might find it quite interesting.-/ she thought as she walked off.

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So? What do you all think? Shall I continue or give up completely? If you have any suggestions on how I could make it better than please don't hesitate to tell me.

Moonlit Sea