DoaLS: The Return Chapter 21, a chuggington fanfic

Tyne's P.O.V.

Jeremy had been out of hospital for a week now. He was going well but Zack never let anyone out of his sight again. He had the house done up with new locks and security cameras on his house and ours. I was in the lounge when mum came around to our house. She and Kai had been together for sometime and they were going to get married before Fletch and I were. "hey mum." I said looking up at her. "Tyne. You have got everything ready for the party after the wedding right?" she asked and I nodded. "yes mum. Everything is sorted for it." I said and she sighed. "that's good." she said sitting down. We were going to have a party afterwards as something for us to enjoy and to celebrate my fathers death. It had been Kai's idea and mum loved it so she put me in charge of it.

We sat there talking till I heard a door slam shut. We both got up and looked out of the lounge to see Kara running down the stairs. 'what's wrong hun?" I asked. "he's here! He here!" she said smiling. Then the front door opened and Zack walked in. "uncle Zack!" Kara shouted happily and jumping into his arms. "hey cutie." he said nuzzling her gently. She held onto him tightly and he walked over to us. "and what can I do for you?" I asked smiling at him. "you can start by telling me where Fletch is." he said. "why? What's wrong?" I asked and Fletch started heading down the stairs. "he's supposed to have met me an hour ago to fix up some lights in the city." he said and then Fletch stopped and started heading back up the stairs. "Fletcher!" I called out looking at him and he stopped and turned around and looked at us before running up the stairs. Zack shook his head putting Kara down and raced up the stairs three at a time. Kara giggled watching before they disappeared into the basement. A minute later Fletch came out with Zack following him. "you sure about this?" Fletch murmured and Zack nodded. "okay. Anyway, we better do this job." he said and grabbed his jacket. "can I come too uncle Zack?" Kara begged climbing on his boots to make herself taller. "please?" she begged looking up at him with her big green eye fixed on his. Zack looked at me and I smiled. "you're choice." I said and he looked back at Kara. "okay." he said picking her up and walking out. "never could resist her could he?" Fletch said and I nodded.

While they were out, I started to sort stuff for the party. The wedding was in two days but I had everything planned out. "mum. Whatcha doin'?" Tahatan asked walking in. "I'm sorting stuff for my mum's wedding." I said. "oh. Can I help?" he asked climbing up on the chair behind the bench and looking at me. "okay." I said and he smiled. "can I help?" Taya asked walking over next to me. "why not." I said and she smiled. We got somethings ans started doing it up. We were there all day working on things. We were going to set stuff up for the party the next day. Tahatan got bored after a while so went and played before coming back to help covered in tinsel. "what happened to you?!" Taya asked looking at him. "I think someone found the spare tinsel." I said and Tahatan nodded and we laughed. He climbed up on the chair next to me and started to help us again.

Later in the evening, Fletch, Zack, and Kara got home. "we're home Tyne!" came Fletch's voice. "In the dining room!" I called out. "hey. How did ya day with the...what the heck happened to Tahatan?!" he said staring at him. "I found the spare tinsel!" he said standing up on the chair with his arms open for Fletch to take him. Fletch smiled taking him and he snuggled up to him. "I think someone needs a bath, some dinner, and bed." Fletch said. "yeah. And the kids." Zack said and Fletch shot him a glare. "I was talking about the kids." he said. "oh sorry. I thought you were talking about you." he said and went to put Kara down. "no!" she said tightening her grip on Zack. "hey c'mon. You gotta let go. I've gotta get home." Zack said standing up again with her still holding on. "no." she murmured burring her face in his shirt. "I want to stay with you." she whimpered. "why don't you take her home?" Fletch said and I looked up at him. "what? He could. If she wants to stay with him, let her." he said and I shrugged. "I guess I could." he said and Kara smiled. "really?!" she said smiling and he sighed. "yeah okay. You can come home with me." he said nuzzling her and she giggled. "we'll see ya later." he said and headed off and we got the kids sorted, had dinner and then headed for bed.

The next day we got everything sorted for the wedding and had an early night. The morning after that, I got up early and got the kids sorted. Kara got ready and ran down stairs grabbing her bag and staring out the window. "what's ya hurry?" I asked. "uncle Zack's coming to pick me up." she said. "why?" I asked. "he's gonna let me stay with him. To many people at a wedding." she murmured and I nodded. Zack pulled up and walked in and Kara jumped on him. "hey kiddo." he said holding her close. "hia uncle Zack." she murmured and he picked her up. "I'll cya at the wedding Tyne." he said and I waved. I got the kids sorted and then Fletch came down. "ready?" I asked and he nodded and we headed off.

We headed to the church and Kai was inside with Kyron. Mum and my mother were still coming. We went in and Calley was waiting for us. "where's Zack?" I asked. "at the back with Kara in case she needs to get out." she said and I nodded. Mum arrived and then we started. The wedding went fine and without any problems except Kara left part way through because she freaked out with all the people. He waited outside with her and she calmed down a bit. She came back in while they were saying their vows. They finished and mum put the ring on Kai and I smiled. "you may now kiss the bride." the priest said and Kai smiled and they kissed. Mum smiled pulling away and Shad and I ran over and hugged her tightly. "well done mum." I murmured and Kai smiled. Mum and Kai headed out to their house to have a rest before the party.

I got home, Fletch went for a rest as he was exhausted from training, Taya and Tahatan went off to play with Rox and Nix. Calley, Lexie, Calari, Shad, Rachel, and Reuben helped me set some things up, father and mother along with Talison, Madeline, and Jesse got the food sorted. Zack was in the lounge with Kara who was getting really worried about this party. I walked past the lounge and looked in and Kara was snuggled up to Zack. "but it's a party." she murmured leaning into him and resting her head on his chest. "I know. But there really is nothing scary about that." he said. "but the people." she whimpered staring at the wall. "Kara look at me." he said and she looked up at him. "you're Tyne's daughter. You're tough, strong, and you can beat ya fear over people but you can't let it win." he said and she sighed leaning in on him. "we can try." she said and he held her tight. "but just because you're gonna beat it, doesn't mean you leave me." he added and she smiled. "I won't leave you." she said and I smiled and walked off. I was glad she had Zack and he had her back.

We eventually got everything set up and mum's friends turned up, Jackman, Asher, Wilson, Brewster, Koko, Hanzo, and Cormac turned up after them and then mum and Kai turned up. They walked in and mum smiled. "you did a wonderful job baby girl." she said hugging me. "thanks mum." I said hugging her back. We headed into the main area and it was all set up. There were tables with food on along the walls leaving the floor empty for dancing. The kids were playing around with each other except Kara who was clinging to Zack. "look. Just try it." he said putting her down. "go to ya mum." he said. I was standing on the other side of the room talking to Calley. Kara took a deep breath and ran across the room and crashed into my leg clinging to it. "argh! Kara!" I said looking at her and then looked at Zack who walked over. "how was that?" he asked. "too scary." she said jumping back into his arms and he hugged her gently. "trying to get her used to it huh?" I asked and he nodded and walked off. Calley walked off talking to Wilson and I went off and was talking to Calari. Then mother stared up some music for the dancing and mum went up to Fletch and Zack who were talking. "take ya girls for a dance." she said and they looked at each other. "why this one?" Fletch asked. "oh you'll see." she said and Kai pulled mum out for the dance. The music started up and the kids ran off for a dance together. Rox took Kara so she could have some fun. Fletch and Zack looked at each other and smiled before walking over to us.

You're better than the best
I'm lucky just to linger in your light
Cooler than the flip-side of my pillow (that's right)
Completely unaware
Nothing can compare to where you send me
It lets me know that it's okay (yeah, it's okay)
And the moments when my good times start to fade

Fletch came over and Calari smiled and I turned around. He took my hand and pulled me off for a dance holding me close. Zack walked up behind Calley who had finished talking to Wilson and was about to walk off when Zack wrapped his arm around her. "c'mon." he murmured. "where?" she asked looking at him. "for a dance." he said and she smiled going off with him

You make me smile like the sun,
Fall outta bed
Sing like a bird,
Dizzy in my head
Spin like a record,
Crazy on a Sunday night
You make me dance like a fool,
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold,
Buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Oh, you make me smile

I smiled looking over at the kids who were dancing around with each other. This was the only time Kara looked like she was enjoying herself without Zack

Even when you're gone
Somehow you come along
Just like a flower poking through the sidewalk crack
And just like that
You steal away the rain
And just like that

Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, especially mum which was a good thing. All I wanted was for her to be happy with Kai now

I sighed and looked back at Fletch who was watching me closely smiling and I smiled back at him

Don't know how I lived without you
'Cause every time that I get around you
I see the best of me inside your eyes
You make me smile

Fletch kissed my cheek softly and I held onto him tighter. I glanced over at Zack and Calley who were watching each other. Zack ran his hands through her hair pulling her closer and kissed her

You make me dance like a fool,
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold,
Buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Oh, you make me smile

Mum looked at us and smiled and looked at Kai who was watching us. "I hope this works out for Tyne." mum murmured and Kai nodded

The kids looked over at us and smiled. "don't they look like they love each other." Taya said looking at us. "that's probably cause they do." Rox said and they giggled

(Oh, you make me smile)
Oh, you make me smile
(Oh, you make me smile)
Oh, you make me smile

Once the music stopped Kara looked at the others and smiled. "bye!" she said. "where are you goin'?" Nix asked. "back to uncle Zack." she said looking around at the people who were walking around. Nix nodded and Kara bolted across the floor and jumped into Zack's arms. "see? You liked that." he said and Calley smiled. "yeah. But not now." she said nuzzling him and Calley stroked her hair gently. "maybe you should go into the lounge. Let her calm down." she said and Zack nodded. He took her into the lounge and they sat on the couch. She hugged him tightly and he sighed holding onto her. They sat there for a bit and then some car lights shone in through the windows and then went off. Zack got up and looked outside and saw a black car parked there. Zack frowned and then a girl got out. "Cass." he hissed and Kara looked at him confused.

'Smile' by Uncle Kracker