Tidmouth Sheds was very deserted without James and Percy. Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, and Emily were worried that the two might of ran away after the constant teasing they had after everyone found out about them. But the entire island doesn't actually know how those two really got together, and they're gonna know soon.
" Hey guys, can you please tell me that you support Percy and James being together " Emily said wanting her friends, especially her boyfriend Thomas to say yes. The four engines didn't know what to say.
" I support them, 100% " Edward said smiling. Thomas, Henry, and Gordon all had one thing to disagree with.
" I want to support them, but why they did suddenly become this. They've always had a confusing friendship. Also, they both were wanting to date girls and they're both boys. I don't get it, help me " Thomas said with Henry and Gordon whistling in agreement. Emily was sad that her boyfriend wouldn't agree with her, but if James and Percy actually told everyone why they got together, then maybe they'll understand. That's not the only thing Emily wants though.
By 8:00am, Percy and James soon returned to Tidmouth to hopefully give their stories to their biggest friends. Once the two returned to their sheds, the other engines were about to ask them.
" Their you two are " Mr. Caleb suddenly said as he parked his car next to Tidmouth. " You two really need to tell me and ask permission on where you are. You'll get lost " Mr. Caleb said a little upset that the two engines left without telling him a second time.
" We're sorry sir, but we kind of want to tell you something. I know you all want to know, so I think it's time well tell you " Percy said before clearing his throat.
" I was told that you James and you are together. That is really shocking, please tell us all about it. I've got plenty of time, it's my day off. Devin is working for me " Mr. Caleb said ready. Also, Devin Bryant is the secondary controller of the railway. Mr. Caleb gets one day off every week and Devin takes over for him.
Percy and James were ready to tell everyone their stories. " Hey Jake, could you record this? " James asked his engine. " Absolutely " Jake said before whipping out his phone immediately. He started recording.
Percy gave his story on how he started liking James more. He mentioned on how he first liked him with his red paint, but didn't want to look like a showboat in front of his younger friends. He cared how James would always be positive of him whenever he teases him or when Percy teases back. He finally mentioned how their strong friendship was sent away when Rosie was brought into his life. Once Rosie was busted, James soon came and comforted him and that's when he fell in love with him and they kissed. But they didn't claim their love then. Percy said that last night was soon the moment they finally made their moves. Percy also mentioned that they had some "fun" last night. Thomas and Emily knew what he meant.
James's story was similar as well. He thought Percy was helpful and cute, and he didn't want to look weird in front of his bigger friends. He said that teasing him wasn't really taken seriously, he was just having fun, not trying to be mean. He then said how when he scared Percy with the scrap monster he felt so bad that he forgot how special he was to him. He eventually wanted to date girls, but when he finally comforted Percy after Rosie's horrible lie, his memories went back in and realized how special Percy was to him, and that they were more than just friends. James then said that last night was very "nice" in a seductive tone and Henry and Gordon groaned.
Once the two finished their stories, the engines, drivers, and main controller were finally convinced that the two did deserve each other.
" I'm so sorry Percy, I should've understand you. You're my best friend and the fact that you had such a special guy in your life also there for you, it's beautiful " Thomas said making Percy and Emily smile. Henry, Gordon, and Edward also said that they're sorry and they are happy with the two love engines. All the drivers said yes to support them as well.
Patrick and Jake said that they think this relationship should be a way to make the law of gay rights being banned get crushed. Mr. Caleb took in.
" When I first heard about this law, I thought it was horrible. Their were people back in America were I live that were together like that and soon they made the law to let gay marriage be legal. But the fact that the Island Of Sodor doesn't even allow public affection and even just private affection is disgraceful " Mr. Caleb said that made his engines very supportive.
" We need to start a petition and ask every engine and person on this island if they agree to allow gay rights and to let this law be sent to the trash " Tyler said making everyone around him agree.
For the next couple hours, the drivers spent some time during their work asking some people and engines about if they think this law should be taken down. During that time, about 95% of people and engines agreed, while a few minutes didn't fully agree, but that still meant that they agree a bit.
The Steam Team then confronted some of the engines that teased Percy and James. After Jake sent the recording of the two engines giving their stories to their phones, they would play that recording and then some of the engines that teased them felt bad and sorry. Some engines didn't fully take it much like Spencer, Diesel, and Bulgy, which makes sense as those three pretty much hate everyone.
Once the hours went past, the Steam Team drivers began making posters and signs on their petition to have this law finally be taken down. This law was signed in 2008, just one year before the Steam Team drivers first arrived on the island. Now 8 years later, it was time for it to go.
4 Days Later
People began protesting and standing outside the building where the Mayor of Sodor lived. People were shouting "banish", "gays are good", and "I'm leaving" hoping that the people of the Island of Sodor Congress would give up and realize that they had no choice but to scrap the law and make a new one.
The Mayor soon make a press conference and began to tell everyone to put their signs.
" We refuse to let this go " an older man said. " Some people deserve to be given what they want " a young woman said. The Mayor still wasn't convinced.
" I demand that everyone better leave this area, our laws are taken very seriously. My cabinet agreed to this " The Mayor said upsetting more people.
" My son came out to me and wants to be together in public with his love. You can't just take this from him " a mother said making the Mayor a little bit guilty, but he was the Mayor. The Mayor said this conference is over and soon left, their was one person who he wanted to talk too.
Percy and James had heard about this and didn't know what to do. But they had to stop this, if the Mayor founded out about them, he probably would of sent them away to another railway in another country, or even continent. Percy then had an idea.
" James, I know that we can convince the Mayor to change this ruling. I want you and me to go around the island and find anyone who is apart of this community and bring them somewhere to where we can talk to the Mayor " Percy said to his knight. James was all in that idea, before you know it they both went off to find people.
The Mayor was gonna go crazy from all this, people continuing to protest and threaten to leave and move out. He decided to talk to Mr. Caleb, he was always the man he enjoyed to talk with.
The Mayor arrived at Knapford and knocked on Mr. Caleb's office door, but Caleb wasn't in there.
" Good afternoon, Mr. Mayor. I think I know what this is about " Mr. Caleb said as he was standing right behind the Mayor and he jumped a bit.
" Caleb, you're usually in your office " The Mayor said kind of weirded out.
" Well, you could of called me on why you're here " Caleb said trying to act like he doesn't know what's going on.
" Well, you do know about the people who are protesting. Do you actually know why did this suddenly happened? " The Mayor said to the young controller.
" I'm not gonna hide it. I'm the one who started this. It's time that you change some things " Caleb said shocking the Mayor. " Why would you do this Caleb? I thought you always supported me ".
" I'm sorry sir, but I can't take this. You do realize that their are people who are that way " Caleb said sounding serious. " I do, but why did you start this whole thing now? " The Mayor said before he heard a whistle.
" Mr. Mayor, their are some people who wants to talk to you " Percy said coming in with some coaches. James was behind him also carrying coaches. Once the two engines stopped. The people came out.
Those people were either gay, bi, trans, straight, or any other part of the LGBT community. Most of those people were forced to hide their true self to avoid anything bad.
Once everyone was out, they all decided to tell the Mayor their stories as well. Lots of the people all had been hiding their secrets for many years until their family finally convinced them to tell everyone. One guy said that he wanted to go out with his boyfriend and have fun, but he couldn't. One girl said that her girlfriend had been dealing with bipolar disorder for her whole life and she wanted to spend so much time for her outside and be passionate. One man then said that he proposed to his boyfriend and he said yes, but the two could only be married if they moved from the island to somewhere else, but this Island was special them. The most emotional was when a girl threatened to run away from her family and home because she thought they wouldn't accept her. She was able to stay when her girlfriend said that she was accepted. All the people were begging for the Mayor to make this law go away.
Percy decided to go ahead and tell his and James's story to him as well. Caleb started to get emotional listening to his engines say his story again.
Once Percy and James finished their stories, the Mayor had a huge feeling in his heart. His dream as a kid was to become the leader of this island, and he wanted everyone to be happy. He finally realized that the people were right, this law is ruining everything, things needed to be changed.
The next day, the Mayor went up to the podium in front of the protesters and gave his saying. " You people are special to me, and I don't want anyone to feel left out. After hearing everyone's stories about what they want no matter what they are, I finally realized that my decision to ban gay rights was the wrong thing to do. These past 8 years had to have been awful for those people. The ones who you should thank is Percy and James of Mr. Caleb Mitchell's railway, they helped me change this. They will forever be the ones who helped me. Now, to get this straight, as Mayor of the Island of Sodor, I here claim that the law of banning gay rights has been officially dismantled and a new law of gay rights, public affection, and gay marriage being legal is official " The Mayor said holding up the rolled-up law. The crowd began cheering and crying. This was the now the new beginning on the Island of Sodor.
That night at Tidmouth Sheds, everyone was talking about this amazing new thing that just happened.
" Everyone cheer for James and Percy, if they didn't get together, then this wouldn't have happened " Thomas shouted and everyone clapped or whistled for the Blazing and the Lucky.
Once everyone went to bed, James and Percy stayed up and then buffered up in the same shed.
" This was the best week of my life, you and me fixed everything. Thank you James. You're my hero. I Love You " Percy said and then kissed James hard on the lips. James tried to make it interesting, but Percy backed up.
" Hey Hey, later okay " Percy said. " Sorry, I'm just so proud of you. The guys were right though, if we didn't get together, then this wouldn't have happened " James said. Percy did agree, but there was one more thing he realized.
" Actually James, if Rosie didn't lie to me and Molly didn't break up with you, then this wouldn't of happened " Percy said shocking James.
" You mean those two are the main reason for this " James said not liking what Percy was saying.
" I know I shouldn't forgive her, but think about it, if she never did what she did and if Molly didn't do what she did, then this wouldn't of happened. The law would of still been a thing. Rosie did really hurt me, but she's the reason that this happened, same with Molly. I know this is gonna sound bad, but I actually think that she should be friends with me again " Percy said making James debate himself.
" As much as I disagree with that, I think you're right. In fact, if you want to forgive her, then that's fine by me. To make it better, I'll forgive Molly and tell her that she's the reason for this too " James said making Percy very happy for his knight.
" Thank you James, and thank you for everything that you've done for me. I promise that I'll always be there for you " Percy said. " I promise I'll be there for you too my cute Lucky Oak " James said making Percy's smile permanent. " Thank you my handsome Blazing Knight ".
" I Love You Percy, you and me will be together forever " James said.
" I Love You Too James, we will be here forever " Percy said. The two leaned in and kissed for several minutes before finally going to sleep dreaming about their future adventure, together.
The Island Of Sodor was left with two happy endings, The law of LGBT rights is now legal and Percy and James are now the Island's most memorable couple. The Blazing and The Lucky will live on forever.
THE END!
Again, nothing is different here. I just wanted to split this story into different chapters instead of having it be one big chapter.
This story is still the first one.
See you all later. Love, Ethan