This is where the human engines learn about being aware of several diseases that can harm the human body and all that took place on 9/11. I chose not to mention about who was responsible, nor what might have inspired such an event. I will let the readers decided if it was worth looking into. Also it is also best to look into disease prevention since it is every persons responsibility to prevent the spread illnesses.

I do not own any part of Thomas the Tank engine and Friends.

Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends

By the Rev. W Awdry

Promoted by Britt Alcroft

Owned by Mattel

Original characters by Pinkninjaprime, and blackboard26

Remember 9/11 and health prevention

Early Morning on the Island of Sodor, Thomas and Rosie woke up extra early to raise up the usual Flags on Sodor, but one Flag stood half way raised for a special memorial. They day before the read an article about the falling of American buildings, for certain reasons they could not understand why it happened but did. With respect for those who lost their lives in that day, Thomas and Rosie since the later came from New York before her class was shipped out during World War two, flown the American flag at half-staff. After which they asked for a local reverend to commit a prayer for those who lost their lives that day for being just about anyone and become a hero for their commitment to life, and freedom. After which Thomas check all over the homestead animals to check their well being and see if the hens have laid their eggs for the morning breakfast before everyone else had woken up in time for school.

When everyone gathered around the breakfast table and noticed the American flag flown at half-staff and wondered why it is at that level on the flag pole. Some did have the idea since some also read the article, while others are yet to know of the reasons why it is shown at half-staff.

Duck. "Good morning everyone, I know this may be a silly question but why is the American flag flown at half-staff? Has someone from American we know have died or something."

Rosie. "Not really anyone we know of, but have you read the article about remembering What Happened in New York City, Washington DC and in Southern Pennsylvania? People lost their lives that day when some people decided to use commercial aircraft into those places I have just mentioned. Thomas and I Raised that flag in honor for those who lost their lives just being the average American doing all they can to live as normal at they can be, only to be taken away that one day for reasons I still could not understand."

Duck. "Maybe it should be a subject we need to discuss about during world history class today."

Thomas. "We just need to be careful not to create a blame thing about what happened on 9/11/2001, all of that is in the past. The best thing we can do, is to continue living, and count our blessings that we are still here to learn how to better approach each other without returning to issues of the past.

Edward. "I have read that article and it was a thought full gesture among you two, remembering those who gave their all that day. What a shame and what a mess it was, after which I still admired the American spirit of continuing on keeping the fires of freedom alive to show their resilience against terrorism."

Scott. "The best we can do, is live on with our lives, and learn from mistakes from the past so we can avoid them into the future of our world, and places we call home." Then Thomas's sister Ariel had entered the breakfast table, she knew why the flag was shown to be raised to half-staff but decided to talk about the subject that was going on in school that day. The vaccinations of the students, to prevent any forms of bacterial and viral diseases.

Ariel. "Good morning is everyone ready for the visiting doctors at the school today?"

Percy. "We sure are Ariel, the last thing we need are very sick human engines, I know what it is like to be sick engines but need to know how to prevent the spread of unwanted diseases and illnesses."

Thomas. "Like what Ms. Cantrell had told us that most sicknesses are preventable just by following the feel good rules, by eating healthy balanced foods, have daily exercises to keep our energy levels from dropping from lack of movement, washing hands often after daily activities, and daily bathing by using regular soap and water and use proper shampoos and conditioners when washing your hair, having a good nights rest or become what is called fatigue, and lastly remember to checkup with a doctor now and then if new illnesses do come up that could be harder to deal with, if it is out of our control."

James. "I always follow the feel-good rules, I have to. I am really splendid looking and am not looking forward for time in bed when there is a world and a railway waiting for me to appear."

Emily. "Ok James, we get the idea." Then Thomas checks his watch to see that is was now time for school.

Thomas. "Ok everyone, time to put up our plates and head out the door for school."

Everyone else. "Alright." Then after everyone left their plates into the sink, decided to venture to school with their designated rides to school. There to greet them are their friends Cassey, Alisa, David, Jessy, Jon Paul, and the Lundwiski Twins Sonny and Sydney.

Cassey. "Thomas, hey guys over here." Then Thomas and the other human engine came over to greet their friends before class begins.

Thomas. "Hello Cassey, how are you and your friends today? Ready for the arrival of the vaccination clinic today."

Cassey. "You bet, even though I had my vaccinations since I was little, you and your friends will be up to your vaccinations since none of you have been exposed to any such things such as measles mumps and chicken pox, will find it best to have it done in steps so not to over medicate everyone here."

Henry. "So as long I can get proper vaccinations I cannot be exposed to Chicken pox, no matter who was near by when they have it. That is great."

Emily. "Henry is still getting over the Chicken Pox scare he got when our controllers grandchildren had chicken pox that day and thought that engines could get chicken pox too. However, it just turned out our friends just ended up with dirty faces when they came by Henry that time." Everyone just laughed while Henry blushed at the comment.

Henry. "I was just not sure if it could have been true if an engine could get the chicken pox or not."

Edward. "Just keep looking for the answers and you will know what to do about these diseases that can make Henry a more of a worrier."

Jon Paul. "Does he always worry about the unknown?"

Gordon. "Unfortunately."

Nia. "Well I am glad to get these vaccinations, since places in Africa can find it very hard to get medical attention when they needed it the most."

Alisa. "Why is it so hard for anyone to get medical attention in these African places Nia?"

Nia. "A number of reasons that I am not too sure of, hopefully when going through some research maybe I can find the reasons why it is impossible for anyone in Africa to get the medical attention they needed. I can still remember a terrible famine that hit central Africa where a number of countries had little rain that let to little food to eat."

Toby. "That sounded terrible Nia, maybe we can also find ways to help others who could not help themselves to what ever the reason would be for a terrible dark time." Then all went into their first class of the day which it was Health and Safety, everyone headed for their seats just as Mason Ian, and Sean came by and gave a dirty look to Thomas and his friends, all looked but decided to ignore. Then finally Ms. Cantrell entered the room to begin the class session.

Ms. Cantrell. "Good morning class."

Students. "Good morning Ms. Cantrell."

Ms. Cantrell. "As you may recall, we were discussing how to prevent the spread of the common of diseases, however there are other diseases that tend to have harder way of prevention, and some that tend to have real dangers to their nature. I am not just talking about something as preventable as the common flue or a cold that can just clear up in days or weeks. I am speaking about diseases that may cause a depletion of your body's response to fight of infections in the event of a virus called Human Immunodeficiency Virus also known as HIV, this virus is the one that can lead to serious disease known as, acquired immune Deficiency Syndrome, otherwise know as the AIDS Virus. This virus once it enters the body will decrease the antibodies your own body needs to fight off any infections that can be cause by the known diseases our bodies had built up the immunities to prevent sickness of the body." Then Thomas raised his hand to ask a question.

Thomas. "How is this disease spread, if we need to prevent its spread to others for everyone's safety?"

Ms. Cantrell. "If I may believe that many of you human engine students are dating someone special in your life. Then listen very closely because it may also include the ones you love the most. This disease can only be spread either touching while loving one another during your time of play, and to prevent this is to use protection not only to prevent unwanted children but also prevent the spread of the disease if you find someone you know may have been diagnosed for the disease. Another method is when people who end up using illegal drugs like crack cocaine, or other things that allow the use of a needle into their blood stream and passing that same dirty needle to others substance abusers into their blood stream. Whatever the reason always makes sure you are check out to make sure you are not a carrier of the such viruses and help keep the community clean and healthy. Just remember to research on how the HIV virus can spread and where in the human body it is strongest and where it is the weakest and list the number of people who were affected by the AIDS Virus, and what they did to live with this disease" Thomas and the others know about using preventions, since they do so when they need to comfort their loved ones. Now know of another reason to use it for preventions of diseases during an act of love play. After this it was time to see the on-sight Doctors not just to be vaccinated but to be health screened to prevent the spread of unwanted diseases to be passed to their loved ones. Everyone else did so to check on their health, and make sure they are all healthy group of people. Then lined up one by one to receive their vaccinations to prevent influenzas, the common cold and other diseased that have popped up lately like the pig flu and the other recent diseases that required immunization.

Few Hours passed and the 5th class of he day was world history and here they will learn all that happened on 9/11/2001. There to teach the class was the history teacher Mr. Hossinger.

Mr. Hossinger. "Today I have seen an American flag set at half-staff this morning does anyone know why it was set up that way?" Thomas and Rosie knew why it was set at half-staff this morning but decided to remain silent because wanted to see if anyone else could know why it was. Then it was one of their friends David who raised his hand to give the answer.

David. "Today we are reminded what had happened to the world trade center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville Pennsylvania, when four groups of between four to five terrorists have committed a suicide mission, for a certain cause that I will not mention for respect of some people."

Mr. Hoosinger. "Correct, for those who may not know more about this horrible act against the American people can look into this latter after we watch this documentary about the events that lead up to that day." Then everyone kept quiet and viewed all that took place that day, all were shocked to see how the plains were using to commit this act, while watching some could not feel helplessness about so many people trapped on the floors above the danger areas of the buildings. Then hearing how another one had hit the nation's Pentagon then hearing of another one that went down in Pennsylvania, then hearing how it was the passengers who committed the first fight against terrorism with bravery before ending their lives to protect others. Then all felt the horror when watching those buildings fall with the number of people still inside when both towers fell to the streets below. After watching the whole event in classes now realized why Thomas and Rosie had the American flag half ways up the flagpole that morning, and now they understand. "Let me clear something up about this act on America, it was not just the American people who suffered through this event, but the world as well. Someone in the world can find someone they knew when those towers came down. They did not just call to America to confront the people who committed this act but the world as well, and in the end the people who helped fund this event has been caught and taken out about almost 10 years after the event."

All were relieved to hear about that the world is a safer place now, but still need to be on watch since there are still groups out there that can still spread terrorism for unknown causes. After the day was over, Thomas Rosie, and Edward were given the afternoon off since they were injected with the vaccines and needed time for the antibodies to recognize the various bacteria and viruses before they could create harm to their bodies.

They all decided to return to the homestead to recount all that took place that day, learning about how easy it could be to spread unwanted diseases, and how the world stood still on 9/11.

Duck. "After seeing that in school today now know the reason for both you and Rosie had let that flag at half-staff, and with good reason too. I feel more for America today than any other day, for today I am American Great Western."

Oliver. "Me too Duck, may the lord shine his light on the American people, and for those who have lost their loved ones that day."

Everyone else. "Here, here." Then everyone heard an approaching engine, it was a silver streamlined engine, they all know too well. But did see there was no face on the smokebox of the engine. Then stepping out of the carriages are the Duke and Duchess of Boxford and one more face that use to belong to the engine but now in human form, along with two others who came along when they themselves became human too. It was Spencer, Catlin and Connor. Then everyone on the platform came up over the overpass from the station to the homestead path that Thomas and Rosie had made during the summer.

Thomas. "Hello, your graces, what has happened? Did any of you manage to find some spirited beings that led to their humanizations?"

Duke of Boxford. "Actually, we had refilled Spencer's tender in Vicarstown then after we arrived in Maron Station all three engines became humans. Sir Topham Hat did say all we needed to do is removed the crystal in their lamps. We just decided to check up whether or not Spencer needed an education or not, so we will see how the school will work for Spencer, just like how Scott and Gordon are also attending school as well." Then all turned to the three former streamlined engines, who either excited about going to school or not.

Rosie. "Well come on in and we will show you all our homestead if you like?" Spencer just was not in the mood for the homestead, he wanted to return to the rails and not feel that school is ever important.

Spencer. "No thank you Rosie, a homestead is not suiting for a grand engine like me."

Gordon. "Spencer, you are not an engine right now, you are a human, and like all humans must show a sense of respect if you wish to return to the rails but not after experience what a high school has to offer."

Conner. "I hear a high school can be fun, and educational at the same time."

Rebecca. "OH, they are, oh by the way my name is Rebecca Bulsied from Brighton." Who then leans over to shake the hand of the former NY class engine.

Conner. "Nice to meet you, this is my friend Catlin who is also an American class of engine." Catlin could not help but noticed how close she is to Gordon.

Rebecca. "Hello Catlin, nice to know you, I hope you and I could be good friends." She leans over hopes to gain the same respect from Catlin but was hesitant at first before answered her instead.

Catlin. "Nice to know you too. Rebecca. Um Gordon are you and Rebecca dating now?"

Gordon. "Indeed, she and I are, since we meet her about a month and a half now." Catlin was a little bit sad about Gordon dating another high-speed engine who is human also. Catlin wanted to ask more but decided to rest it for now.

Then Thomas and the others showed the new arrivals the homestead where they keep their animals and their farming equipment. Then showed where everyone sleeps on the homestead, from the main cabin to the guest cabin, Henry's and Emily's home, the Hunters cabin and finally the Dormers where those who do not have a home to themselves can find refuge here. Connor and Catlin will rest at the dormers; however, Spencer feels he should have the main cabin but was reminded that Thomas, Rosie, and Ariel have that home in the Billinton Vulcan names. Then Spencer wanted to know if he could stay at the summer house, but to his dismay it only belongs to the Duke and Duchess and Spencer is not even considered a blood relative. Then the idea of Spencer can rest at the International house where Gina and Ashima are staying until school ends for them. Spencer accepts and now has called the International house home until otherwise.

Then it was set to allow the mainland engines to stay at the homestead and everyone had gathered to create a meal dedicated to those who lost their lives on such a day to remember. Thomas and his friends told their guests all that took place today. The American engines were shocked about all that took place on their former home land before their departure to England. Tonight, those who live on the homestead decided to create a huge meal of homemade polish sausage with pieces of corn on the cob and red potatoes steamed in a huge steam pot large enough for the main residents to the homestead but to their guests as well.

Duke of Boxford. "How in the world allowed you all to learn how to make your own sausages like this."

Thomas. "My driver Gavin gave me a book on how to dress your carcasses of livestock into the many things we use here on the homestead. There is a section on how to turn the meat into smoked sausages with the use of the smoker we have on the other side of the hoop house where we have our apple orchard inside."

Duchess of Boxford. "Would you mind if we had someone make some of these sausages for us in the future."

Rosie. "WE can only give some out as a gift, we cannot be selling the beef unless we go under guidelines on how to market our beef cattle for profit. There will be too much pressure on Thomas and me to manage while working as firemen for our engine sides in the sheds."

Spencer. "You mean to tell me you can create profits on your livestock."

Thomas. "Only if we choose to Spencer, we just started out herd this year, and have not reached that number to create the profits desired for the beef market. If Rosie and I choose to grow the herd into a profit, then it could mean time away from the rails. She and I are not ready for that yet."

Toby. "Usually Percy and I look after the herd just as Thomas and Rosie tend to be firemen at the station. That way someone can look after their animals, while working to pay off the bills that Rosie and Thomas are paying off until we either return to the rails or just continue life here on the homestead, of our choice of course."

Emily. "Everyone here pitches in on maintaining the homestead while Thomas, Edward and Rosie stoke the engines in the yards until their day of work is over. But since they are here today, allows them time to keep up with everything while the rest of us do our part to keep this place a happy place."

Duke. "Well I am glad you all have this place to your calling, you all definably earned this place to call your own. Have anyone else ever come over to see this place Thomas?"

Henry. "Oh yes, we often have visitors here to the homestead where we offer them rides down the riding / nature trails that we blazed when we came to the homestead."

Conner. "Oh, I bet that could be lots of fun ridding up and down those trails. Do you have extra horses on the homestead?"

Thomas. "Of course, not only to we have our own horses to call our own, but also own a number of other horses who we selected to be good horses that can escort anyone who wanted to ride to the summer feeding range on the homestead just to give it a Sudrian Cowboy or Cowgirl feel on the open plane."

Emily. Noticed Catlin's expression on Rebecca since learning about how she and Gordon are now seeing each other as boyfriend and girlfriend. "Catlin are you alright you seemed sad about something?"

Catlin. "It is just that I was hoping to gain Gordon's affection if he learned that I also became human too, but now is seeing someone else." Emily understands how Catlin feels, just like how Emily use to feel about Thomas until she was told by Henry about how he felt toward the former emerald engine now human, and since then have become a wonderful couple because of it.

Emily. "Catlin have you ever told Gordon how you feel about him before Rebecca came to the Island of sodor?"

Catlin. "Not really Emily, he was usually in a rush and had never had any time to talk to anyone, but now he has someone to snuggle up to when he is asleep at night."

Emily. "I am sorry about that Catlin, but Gordon for a time, always manage to get his express on time, but since his humanization, he had slowed down to learn more about life beyond the tracks."

Catlin. "Do you think there can be anyone out there that can be as wonderful like how wonderful an engine man Gordon can be."

Emily. "May be while we attend school Catlin, we do not know who else is attending the school since we just started a couple of weeks already. If you like maybe we can also find out who else is staying at the international house where Spencer Gina, and Ashima are staying in during school time." Some of the other lady engines could not help but feel sympathy towards Catlin but know that it is best to let things be until the next morning. Until they came in to tell Emily and Catlin that dinner was on and Emily has the human appetite now help escort Catlin to the dining hall were everyone is waiting to begin the meal. Usually Thomas and Rosie sit at the heads of the table tonight they will allow for their guests to seat at the heads of the table and it was at that moment a knock was on the door, and Thomas went over to check who was on the other side and asked.

Thomas. "Who is it?"

STH. "It is me Thomas Sir Topham Hat." Then Thomas opens the door to reveal STH Lady hat Dowinger Hat and Finally the Grandchildren of the controller Bridget and Steven.

Thomas. "Well hello everyone you are all just in time to have this wonderful feast we are about to have with our guests who announced who will also attend NW high school with us."

STH. "I know all about your guests here on the homestead and will like to take part in this time with our friends from the mainland." Then all gathered around the table Thomas and Rosie pulled out an extra table to let the children to sit close to their grandparents while everyone else find a respectful place to sit and enjoy this meal. Since Thomas and Rosie are heads of the homestead decided to serve out the meal to their guests. Going all around each person in the dining hall serving out a respectfully hearty helping of everything cooked into the huge steam pot. After each head was served out and both Rosie and Thomas decided to say Grace before everyone decided to part take in the meal.

Thomas. "Dear Lord, we continue on thanking you for our gifts of life, each day we all count the many ways we are blessed. Tonight, we give our prayers to those who lost loved ones on 9/11 and may the demons of fear be silent by your light. Amen."

Everyone else. "Amen."

STH. "So that was what you have learned today about the events on 9/11, very sorry you all had to see that."

Percy. "That is ok sir, we had to know one day. I am just glad to know about it now then years down the line."

Toby. "Not only did we learn all that happen on 9/11, we also took time to see the health specialist to make sure none of us are carrying any deadly diseases that I will not mention while your grandchildren are here sir."

Lady Hat. "Oh that, and I am sure each of you are making sure you all are in perfect health, right?!"

Emily. "We all just been screened this afternoon, after they check on the reports on our health we will know how healthy we all have been since becoming human."

Spencer. "What do you mean if you are really healthy or not?"

James. "Emily just means that we have been screened to check for any signs of blood diseases that can be spread when some people share a touching moment or using body piercing items that can be laced with the disease if they plan to share the same needles or items that can be in contact of these diseases."

Gordon. "By screening ourselves we also want to know of our genetics since it was also apparent that genetics can play a role in how some diseases and disorders can be past from one generation to another."

STH. Looked into himself and know what Gordon have said. "Hmm, Maybe I should look into these doctors in the future about how to keep a healthier profile."

Dowenger Hat to Thomas silently. "He needs to know a lot on how to better keep his health in order."

Then Thomas remembers something he read in a health magazine not too long ago. "You know there are ways of still eating healthy without going on some dietary fads, just adjust the amount of food daily and check to see if the thyroid is part of the reasons why losing the inches seems ideal or not."

Rosie. "Thomas and I do take time to work out in our on-sight workout room incase we need to build up our strength if we want to continue to stoke up the fires in the engines that take a lot of work to do."

Lady Hat. "Was that place already on the homestead when you purchased this place."

Henry. "Actually, it was an addition to the homestead since we learned in gym class that it is important to keep our health in good check. A lot of us use that workout area when we feel restless and cannot work on the engines yet, so we take turns and find time to work out our muscles and joints, so they are in good condition when the weather changes that can prevent us from enjoying nature hikes in the snow."

Thomas. "That reminds me about the harvest moon that is coming up next week, so I feel after finally gathering up the last of the harvest before storing it away for the winter and fixing up the cattle yards to keep watch over the herds when they begin calving this winter. I feel we should come up with a festival and have a thank you for all of those who helped us this past year, So I feel we should clear out that pole barn and have the tractor storage floor open for a celebration."

Percy. "That sounds like fun Thomas, it will be our way of saying thank you to those not only helped you Thomas but us as well my best friend."

Rosie. "That sounds like a wonderful idea Thomas, we will have enough that we have stored away for this occasion, that will go greatly with our celebration."

Rebecca. "Now that sounds like fun Thomas, everyone we know of will like that idea of yours Thomas. Just invite those who really want to come and make sure only the respected of our friends would also like to come as well."

STH. "Now that sounds like fun, I have never been to a Harvest moon before, but would like to be part of a wonderful celebration of this homestead and all of those who we helped to make a place like this possible."

Then it was agreed that there will be a harvest moon celebration by the end of the following week, soon the meal was ending, and everyone had a great time. Now it was time for everyone to get a wonderful night's rest, the Duke and Duchess began leaving in the silver engine without the human Spencer, returning to their summer home before returning to the mainland in the morning. Then the controller and his family also departed since it is a school night, and everyone will need a good night's rest, During the cleanup everyone was discussing about what should be at the celebration of the harvest moon.

James. "How about pin the funnel on the engine game?"

Molly. "Why the engine and not a donkey James?"

James. "I just want to see how funny it would look like if any of us have a funnel looking funny."

Thomas. "OH, I know how it made me look, very humiliated but in the end, it made the children and the other engines laughed on that silly funnel I had on when I had to help Mr. Bubbles with his special bubble liquid." The others could not help but just to chuckled about that funnel Thomas had on that time.

Edward. "Sorry Thomas did not mean to make you feel bad, but that funnel did brighten up my day and anyone else who saw it that day."

Thomas. "That is ok. I was glad it was temporary until my funnel was fixed up by Victor."

Toby. "May I suggest bobbing for apples, I hear that is a fun game in such celebrations."

Ariel. "How about we look into what goes on during a Harvest moon celebration to make the party fun."

Jessica. "That sound like a good Idea Ariel, we have all of this week and the next before the celebration of the harvest moon can be announced."

Scott. "I am looking forward on this harvest moon celebrations."

Jasper. "WE can ask our friends from school if they know of anyone who knows what music to play for a harvest moon celebration."

Mavis. "It is also best to look it up ourselves since they may not know of any music for a harvest moon celebration."

Everyone continue to discuss until finally the dining hall was cleaned and cleared up before everyone can find the time to rest before school the following morning. After learning about the health lessons decided to just love to kiss their loved ones and have another day for play when the health results are in.

Let us see what happens when they finally learned how healthy our human engines will be when the health result come in next time on a journey through NW high school.