It was now morning on the Island of...wait no...New York City. That's where Thomas and Emily are right now and are about to travel around the city. Finally
Thomas was more excited than he has been in a long time. He wasn't 100% though. His driver Tyler wasn't gonna control him. Thomas was gonna be controlled by a different driver. Thomas didn't approve of that. Tyler had been his driver for over 5 years and no one could ever replace him.
Once the clock hit 6:00am. A loud bell rang, which was used to wake up all the subways.
Thomas was in his same berth as he was in last night, and when he heard the bell he immediately shot forward.
" Ahhh! Loud! Please no! " - Thomas
The other subways engines in the station also woke up as well. But they didn't scream like Thomas. They were so used to it, that they knew when it would happen.
" Oww! That was loud, right Em? " - Thomas
He backed and looked to his right and saw that his emerald girl was somehow still asleep like nothing happened.
" How is she still asleep? That bell was louder than the old PA system back home. " - Thomas
He then looked at the clock. It was 6:02 in the morning!
" Why are we up so early? " - Thomas
" Cause bud. New Yorkers have to wake up early for many things. We have to bring them. " - Yankee
" We've been doing this for years now. " - Knick
" And I want to just kill it. " - Jet
" Can't I just sleep for a few more hours? " - Thomas
" Sorry Thomas, but you can't. " - Tyler
Tyler and Patrick came down to the station to introduce the drivers controlling Thomas and Emily.
" Good, you're awake. " - Tyler
" Yeah. Like I wanna be up this early in this creepy old station. " - Patrick
" We have feelings. " - Yankee
" Anyways. Thomas I'd like you to meet your driver for today. " - Tyler
Thomas wasn't ready. But he then saw a man come from behind Tyler. He was taller and a lot older than Tyler and Pat. He had brown hair and very green eyes. He also looked pretty fit for a train driver.
" So Thomas, Emi..." - Tyler
Tyler didn't finish as he saw that Emily was still sleeping. She really is a light sleeper.
" Um Emily? " - Tyler
" I got this. " - Patrick
He walked up in front of Emily's face and then yelled.
" Emily! The queen's been kidnapped! " - Patrick
" What! You said that! Is she okay! " - Emily
She then looked up at Patrick and then frowned.
" How many times have I told you not to do that to me. " - Emily
" Like 3 times. Or was it 4 times? " - Patrick
" Oh forget it. " - Emily
" Okay, let's get back on topic. Emily meet your new driver. " - Tyler
Another person came from behind Tyler. It was another man, who was a little shorter than the other one. He had very blonde hair and a noticeable beard.
" I should be nice. My name is Arthur. " - Arthur
Thomas's new driver then introduced himself.
" And my name is Dack. But people call me Duke, and I don't know why. " - Duke
Thomas thought they were nice, but he still wasn't okay with a new driver.
" Nice to meet you two. " - Thomas
" My pleasure. You're a cute one aren't one. " - Duke
" Well. People think that. " - Thomas
" You're cute Thomas, you know that. " - Emily
" Stop it. Blushing. " - Thomas
" Okay. Nice to meet you Arthur. " - Emily
" You too pretty one. " - Arthur
Emily blushed and Thomas stared at him. This is the second time someone flirted with girl. This time it was a human.
" Well. I hope you all get along. " - Tyler
" I'm sure we will. I've control many trains and we always get along. " - Duke
" Be careful with Thomas. He can be a little pushy. " - Patrick
" I'm right here. " - Thomas
" Oh you know its true. " - Patrick
" Patrick. Let's just go and enjoy our trip. " - Tyler
" How long we will have these new drivers? " - Emily
" Our trip is exactly one week. Their was yesterday and their's the day we leave. So 5 days. " - Tyler
" 5 Days. Tyler. I can't. " - Thomas
" Come on buddy. I choose you to come to New York. I'll still come be with you. " - Tyler
" As long as I see you everyday. Then I'll take it. " - Tyler
" He's a sweet one. " - Duke
" Yeah, sure, whatever. " - Thomas
" You have fun. " - Tyler
" If you excuse us. We have room service. " - Patrick
" Shut up already about room service. " - Tyler
The twins left and Thomas looked as they left the station. This was gonna be an adventure for Thomas, and not a fun kind of adventure.
" We have 10 minutes. So Thomas, let's get you to your position. " - Duke
" Yes sir. " - Thomas
" You too Emily. You got to look nice for the people. " - Arthur
" She's always nice, buddy! " - Thomas
" Easy Tommy. " - Emily
" He-he, Tommy. " - Jet
Thomas groaned when he heard that. He really was acting like a baby. But that was Thomas, no matter how old he gets, he'll still be a bit of a whiner.
Thomas and Emily were in there positions. The coaches, or whatever their were called, were hooked up to them. Thomas thought they were a lot heavier.
" All aboard Train # 1 to Downtown Manhattan. " - Duke
" That's me right? " - Thomas
" That's right my friend. " - Duke
Thomas's coaches doors opened and people began to walk in. Some of them looked at Thomas all confused, he's been getting that ever since he got here.
" All aboard Train # 12 to the Brooklyn Bridge. " - Arthur
" That's me everyone. " - Emily
Emily's coaches doors opened and people filled up their as well. She got some nice compliments from the people. Thomas was jealous from that.
" Okay. We ready to go? " - Duke
" Everyone. please remain seated until the train has come to a complete stop. " - Arthur
Thomas and Emily then began to move as they were controlled by their new drivers. They were now off to their destination, and many more to come.
Right as Thomas left the station, the three thieves from last night were watching him again.
" Their he is. I looked it up online. He should be finished by 6:00pm. When he goes back in his shed and then goes to sleep. We take him. " - Jeremy
" What about the driver? " - Mack
" He should be gone by then. " - Jeremy
" What about his bubbly, younger driver? " - Todd
" If he comes. Then we should get rid of him. " - Jeremy
" We kill? " - Mack
" No. You dimwit. We don't do that. We knock him out. " - Jeremy
" Then what? " - Todd
" Then we take the prize, just follow me, and be ready for tonight. " - Jeremy
The three left the station as their plan was fully ready.
For the next 5 hours. Thomas would experience an amazing journey through New York. Each destination he went too, their would be nice things to look at all over. He made 6 big stops.
First, he went to Downtown Manhattan. This stop was right next to the One World Trade Center building.
" Wow. That thing is enormous. " - Thomas
" It's very beautiful looking. " - Duke
" Why did they build this? " - Thomas
" I'd rather not tell you. It's pretty sad. " - Duke
" Okay then, if you say. " - Thomas
After that stop, the next destination was Battery Park. It was right next to the water. Once Thomas stopped he looked and saw the views in the water. He could even see the statue of liberty.
" That's my favorite landmark. " - Thomas
" She's a great one. " - Duke
" If only I was her. " - Thomas
Thomas continued to look out at Lady Liberty. Then he got flashed in the face by cameras as people were taking pictures of him.
" A tank engine in New York? That's vague. " - photographer
" Walk away. I'm enjoying the view. " - Thomas
The photographers shrugged and walked away. Thomas didn't care about the people anymore. He just wanted to keep on looking at the greatness of NYC.
The next three stops he went to were near the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, and Times Square.
The fact that he was right in front of these places were just amazing to him. He started to forget about Tyler and the people and was just having fun.
The last stop he went to was the Bronx Zoo. When he arrived, the people, mostly the children, and even the animals were looking at him.
" Here we go again. " - Thomas
" Is that Thomas the Tank Engine? " - kid 1
" It is. " - Kid 2
" I gotta get a picture of him. " - kid 3
The 3 kids and 7 others ran up to Thomas cheering and all took pictures and smiled at him.
" Now this is more like it. " - Thomas
Duke came down and decided to be nice.
" You all get in front of Thomas. " - Duke
The 10 kids all positioned themselves in front of them.
" Say York. " - Duke
" York. " - 10 kids and Thomas
The picture was taken and the kids all ran up to Duke wanting the picture. But one copy could be made.
Thomas smiled more and was finally having the trip he wanted. And he had for more 4 days of it as well.
For the rest of his shift. He traveled for more stops and ones he's been too. People were starting to be nice to him and he was already becoming a face in New York to recognize.
At 6:00 pm, Thomas's shift was over. He was sad that it ended already. But he had to face it. He was taken back to his station. He parked up and was put back in his shed. Emily wasn't back yet though. But Yankee and Knick were.
" Good to see you again pal. How was your day? " - Knick
" It was truly amazing. It got to see so many things. I got recognized and photographed. I love New York City. " - Thomas
" We all do buddy. Los Angeles thinks they're better. New York rules all. " - Yankee
" Not the time for that Yank. " - Knick
" Sorry Knicky. " - Yankee
Thomas didn't say anything as he was thinking back of this insane day. The landmarks, the people, and everything he got to see. He missed Sodor, but he loved New York.
He's new driver Duke had already went home, but he actually wasn't bad. He controlled Thomas very well and was being friendly and like a guide the whole time.
But Thomas wanted to see Tyler. He got his wish as Tyler and Patrick started coming down the stairs. Tyler was wearing a new hat and shirt. While Patrick, was wearing shiny sunglasses and fancy shoes.
" Their's my boy. Was he nice? " - Tyler
" Your boy was nice. And had a great time. " - Thomas
" That's good to hear. We had a blast as well. " - Patrick
" Clearly. What up with the glasses? " - Thomas
" I got them at the most expensive gift shop their was. " - Patrick
" Wasting his money. " - Tyler
" Hey. We're singers. We get paid like every week. " - Patrick
" Just don't go crazy and buy the Statue of Liberty. " - Thomas
" Funny. Just Funny. " - Patrick
Emily's whistle then could be heard. As she was arriving, she was put back in her shed berth right next to Thomas.
" That was insane. " - Emily
" Good to see again darling. " - Thomas
" Sounds like you had a grand old time. " - Emily
" Yes I did Emily, yes I did. " - Thomas
" How come you're a little late girl? " - Yankee
" Somehow got sick in one of the coaches. And it took like 23 minutes to clean it up. " - Emily
" I had a burger earlier. " - Patrick
" Not my fault. " - Emily
" Well I'm just glad your day was great Thomas. Cause you'll be doing this for 4 more days. " - Tyler
" Then I'm going to sleep now. " - Thomas
" Uh, you don't have too. " - Tyler
Too late though, as Thomas drifted. Everyone else shrugged.
" So Emily. Wanna see all my merchandise. " - Patrick
" Not really. " - Emily
Patrick lifted up the gift shop big he was holding. It was really heavy, cause he bought so much stuff.
" Well I'm gonna count them. " - Patrick
He then started to run to the stairs. But some stuff fell out.
" Hold up there speedy. " - Tyler
" What? " - Patrick
Tyler picked up a piece of cloth on the ground.
" You dropped your new pillowcase. " - Tyler
Patrick then laughed and grabbed the so called "pillowcase".
" Actually. That's my new underwear. " - Patrick
Tyler stay stilled and Patrick giggled and walked away.
" If you'll excuse me Emily, I'm gonna go boil my hand. " - Tyler
" Have fun. " - Emily
As Tyler then left. The three thieves were once again watching.
" He's asleep now. We get him now? " - Todd
" No. Those other engines will clearly see us. " - Jeremy
" Then what, leader? " - Mack
" When the others are all sound asleep, then we go. " - Jeremy
" God. I hate waiting. " - Mack
" Don't be a whiny puss. " - Todd
" I'll show you who's a whiny..." - Mack
" Quiet dummies. This plan is not gonna be wrecked by you're babbling. Just be ready. " - Jeremy
" Yes sir. " - Mack and Todd
Already three hours have passed. The 5 engines/subways in the station were all sound asleep, especially Thomas, the robbers' target.
The 3 went around the corner and started to slowly walk towards the sheds.
" Keep your holes shut. We can't let him wake. " - Jeremy
Todd then entered Thomas's cab and put a fake explosive in their. That would be used to prevent Thomas and anyone else from attacking.
Todd exited and then Jeremy entered the cab and was already starting Thomas up.
Coincidentally, he was an expert at controlling engines, even small ones like Thomas.
Mack kept at look out and Todd then opened the door for Thomas to leave the station.
" All clear sir. " - Mack
" Doors are opened says me. " - Todd
" Get in. " - Jeremy
The other two entered and started to laugh.
" Let's get out of here fast. " - Mack
" Hold it dimwit. We have to go slow so he doesn't wake up. " - Jeremy
" The whole time? - Todd
" Once were's out of this stinky station then we go fast. " - Jeremy
" I like that. " - Mack
Thomas's wheels started to move slowly and then he started to slowly leave his berth. He was just about to leave the station. When Patrick came to the station, he realized he left his key card in the station.
When he walked down the stairs. He saw Thomas moving on his own, still asleep.
" what the? Is he sleep moving? " - Patrick
He squinted closer and saw that their were 3 strangers inside his can controlling him. He could also see them laughing.
Patrick was panicking in his mind, but he didn't let it out. In fact, he slowly walked back to the hotel.
When he went to his room. He tried to open the door, but he couldn't. He didn't even get his key card back. He banged on the door for Tyler.
" Tyler. Ty! Tyler Mitchell! Open up. " - Patrick
Tyler was in his bed and heard the loud knocking. He groaned and walked up to it to open.
" Patrick. I thought you got your card back. " - Tyler
He opened the door and Patrick slowly walked in and started pacing back in forth.
" What are you doing? " - Tyler
" Um, well. You see. Just come with me. " - Patrick
" It's past 9. " - Tyler
" Just come on. " - Patrick
He then grabbed Tyler's hand and brought him back to the station. When they got there, Tyler saw Thomas's berth was empty.
" Where is Thomas? " - Tyler
" Just help me wake up Emily. " - Patrick
The two shaked Emily to wake her up. It wasn't working, so Patrick did it again.
" The Queen's dead! " - Patrick
Emily once again shot her eyes open and saw the two twins in front of her.
" Why why why? You dummies? " - Emily
" Yeah. Why am I here? " - Tyler
Emily then saw that Thomas wasn't next to her.
" Where's Thomas. " - Emily
" Well he, I saw. " - Patrick
" Where is he? " - Tyler and Emily
" You see. I came down to get my card and I saw Thomas moving from his shed. " - Patrick
" And? " - Tyler
" He was still asleep, so I thought he was sleep walking, or sleep moving. " - Patrick
" Keep talking, now. " - Emily
" Then I saw three guys in his cab and they were laughing and I think that they kidnapped Thomas. " - Patrick
He said that so fast. Tyler and Emily then were frozen in shock and fear.
" Did you get that? " - Patrick
" Thomas was kidnapped! " - Tyler and Emily
" You dumbass. Why didn't you do anything! " - Tyler
" I was scared all right. " - Patrick
" So? Thomas is gone! Gone! " - Emily
" No. no. no. no. no. no. " - Tyler
The three subways were some how still asleep from this, but they didn't care.
" This is bad. Thomas has been kidnapped! In New York! He could be anywhere. " - Tyler
" Thomas. My love. Where could you be? " - Emily
Where he was in the city being controlled by three maniacs. He drifted through the tracks faster since he left the station. He was still fast asleep.
" This guy is a good sleeper. " - Todd
" And he's fast. " - Mack
" Perfect. And when he wakes up, he'll soon be a part of our master plan. " - Jeremy
The three laughed loudly in triumph. Thomas, who was still asleep, had no idea what was to come.
Crazy and scary ending huh? The last chapter will be the big ending to this. Stay tuned for that.
The names Duke and Arthur are references to the characters in the show. See you soon. Love, Ethan
One more thing.
If you're somehow who's very affected by the Notre Dame fire. Stay strong. It's sad to see such a beautiful, historic landmark be destroyed like that. I hope you can stay confident.
Also, don't make jokes about it. That's very disrespectful. If you're somehow who's joking about it. You should be ashamed.