Sodor High School Season 2 Episode 4: Preparation Misunderstanding
Written by Wharf Studios, Based on Sodor High School Thomas and Friends Tales by ThomasZoey3000 on , All characters and copyrights belong to their respective owners.
HOLY CRAP! DIESEL 10!It was a blahdy blah day on the Island of Sodor. A heat wave had been going on for 4 days by this point, And most of the Island of Sodor Really Useful Group (IOS RUG) had been trying their best to battle against the heat whilst in Percy's new treehouse. Their brilliant idea at this point had been a whole lot of fans working and a lot of jumping jacks which… gave interesting results.
Ashima: I mean, it was hot back in India, but this is ridiculous.
James: I apologise to everyone, doing jumping jacks was an awful idea.
Edward: It's ok James.
Rebecca: I.. am… not… Okie… Dokie… (Collapses on the ground)
Henry: I'll get the paper fan. (Walks off)
Gordon: Any other bright ideas?
Danny: The fans seem to be doing a good job at the moment.
Reginald: So I guess we let them do most of the work.
Geoffrey: And we see if there is anything worthwhile on the picture show.
Invert: Picture shaw?
Geoffrey: The Television, Invert.
Diesel: Jeez, you already almost sound like someone from the 1920s Geoffrey, you don't need to go that far with it.
Geoffrey: Are you making fun of my elegant pattern of speech? Very drole Diesel, very drole indeed.
Diesel: I literally did not understand anything you said. That's how bad your English is.
Geoffrey: I am just speaking like someone who has actual class thank you, unlike you understand how to act properly in an important company.
Diesel: Oh you want a go? Just name the time and place man, I'll be there.
Geoffrey: Ok, then how about… May 6 1937 onboard the Hindenburg.
Diesel: Alright you're… Wait a minute!
(Geoffrey laughs before being tackled to the ground, as the two fight Becky keeps on flipping through different channels on the tv, looking for something that interests everyone.)
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(Click)
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(Click)
Hank: Tragic news on this hot day, 25 year old Diana Mikanel found dead in her home, And the most likely culprit leaves a frightening message to some familiar faces, Charlie Nove reporting live from Wellsworth Forest, Charlie where are you exactly?
Charlie Nove: I am currently standing outside the now former owner's home. The case was reported last night, when one of her friends Jasmine Agrabahger came by to only find her body in the main bedroom and had long passed away.
Jasmine: When I saw her body, all I could in the moment was scream. I was like 'What the Hell!?' And to know that she had died, is just horrible.
Charlie Nove: Jasmine soon came to her senses and called the police. To which an onsight investigator, Dr. Jon Monroe found a disturbing note on her bedside drawer that had been sent over by none other than the school terrorist, Seth Vin Diesel. Otherwise known to those who know him… Diesel 10.
Sans: Hauld yer wheesht WHIT?
Charlie Nove: The note was directed to Thomas Brighton Sr. It read 'Listen up you git! I am going to ask this twice, failure to comply will result in major consequences. Hand over Patrick McIntosh, or you and your family will pay the price… Ok. Have Fun. - D10' All that we can say is… The Brightons had better be ready for when the psychopath strikes again. Charlie Nove. Sodor News. Back to you Hank.
(Rosie turns the TV off)
Duck: He's bloody still out there!?
Oliver: And now, Patrick and his family are even more dangerous than ever!
Henry: (Enters in) What's going… Oh my god!
Becky: If we don't do something, then they will all…
Peckett: Don't you dare finish that sentence!
Invert: Whit ur we goin' to do?!
James: Well one thing is for sure, Patrick is not going to Diesel 10.
Percy: But he'll be killed otherwise!
Gordon: We know that!
Edward: What we all need is a plan of protection. (Phone rings) Hello? Oh Pat! What's going on over at your side? Yeah, we saw the news. Oh crap really? Well hey of course we can come by, we'll text our parents and make sure. Ok see ya. Bye. (Hangs up) Patrick and the others saw the news, Mr. Brighton asked if we could join Thomas and the others for a sleepover before their house goes into complete lockdown.
Peckett: Well I think that the answer from us is very obvious.
(Diesel and Geoffrey are still fighting each other in the background.)
Reginald: Indeed Peckett. We need to be there for them. If they ever needed us, this is the moment.
Toby: Then let's do this!
IOS RUG (Minus Geoffrey and Diesel): YEAH! (Sound Effect Triumph)
Diesel: You cotton pickin…
(5-Second Television Static)
(ABC "After These Messages We'll Be Right Back" Fire Hydrant - 1986 Bumper)
(5-Second Television Static)
Preparation and RevisitationAfter getting their parents permission, the group all met at Elsbridge to catch the train to Ffarquhar.
Gordon: Alright, let's go through the list we all made. Percy? Sleeping bags?
Percy: Check.
Gordon: Duck? PJs?
Duck: Check.
Gordon: Oliver? Toothbrushes?
Oliver: Check.
Gordon: Peckett? Toothpaste?
Peckett: Check.
Gordon: Toby? Video Camera?
Toby: Check.
Gordon: Danny? Board Games?
Danny: Check.
Gordon: Diesel? Laptop with OBS?
Diesel: Check.
Gordon: Nia? Midnight Snacks?
Nia: Check.
Gordon: Everyone? (Whispers) Secret Operation Sneaky Gifts?
Everyone: (Whispers) Check.
Gordon: Alright, we have got everything we need.
Random Person: Hello little brother.
Gordon: Ah! Scott! Don't do that! You cause foot and mouth disease, Wait wait, I'll stop right there.
Scott: Yes, good call Gordon.
Percy: Oh Hi Scott.
Former 13s (Minus the obvious.): Hi Scott.
Scott: Hello everyone, lovely to see old faces… and some new faces as well.
Kara: Forgive me, but who are you?
Scott: I am Scotsman Gresley, or Scott for short.
Oliver: He was featured in many commercials for the Severn Valley Railway. In which he rode the cab of the Flying Scotsman, the alleged first steam train to reach 100 miles per hour.
Gordon: He is also my older brother, and can get quite annoying at times.
Scott: Oh don't worry Gordon, I'm not here to put you down. I am actually glad I found you so I can say goodbye.
Gordon: Goodbye? Why?
Scott: I recently got accepted into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Tonight is the night that I leave this wonderful island. And you, I'm afraid this will be our last encounter for a while.
Gordon: Oh… That's… Um…
Scott: I don't expect you to take the news well. After all, we had done a lot together.
Gordon: Yeah, I mean. Remember that time when you and I went bowling with Thomas and his sisters, We placed a bet that I couldn't get a turkey and if I did you would buy pizza using your money from your paycheck. And I managed to get 4 in a row.
Scott: Yes, yes, I remember, & you had such a big smile when you and I visited the National Railway Museum in York. C'mon, show me that smile. (Gordon gives a cheeky and goofy smile) That's the one.
(Gordon and Scott laugh before embracing each other in a hug.)
Scott: I may be going out to find my own path, but if you want me to trek yours again. Just call me, and I'll be there.
Gordon: Good luck, brother.
Scott: Will do, oh and Kara. Welcome to the family. (Hops on the train (Pulled by a blue A4 locomotive) and as the train departs for London, Scott looks back and waves to his brother, to which he returns the favour until Scott is out of sight.)
Kara: You alright?
Gordon: I will be… now for the sleepover, where the heck is that tram?
(Just as he says that they hear a (Toby's bell and whistle) as the steam tram comes into the station stopping at the right place at the platform.)
Toby: Hello Michael, how's the old girl?
Michael: Just as reliable as ever, sonny. Sorry for the delay, Bessie escaped her paddock again, but I knew how to deal with her. But unfortunately Sammy had to go to hospital back at Maithwaite. Would you like to be the driver tonight Toby, whilst I help get you and your friends to your destination?
Toby: Hakuna Matata my friend. It would be my honour.
Michael: Then come on in my friend. Everyone else, go ahead and hop into Henrietta.
So Toby helped Michael to Ffarquhar, The two had been close family friends, Sammy was actually Toby's uncle and Michael was his partner in crime, and the three had built a very strong friendship. Very fun family friends, and they helped maintain an old J70 Steam Tram that was owned by the North Western Railway, otherwise known as the largest preservation railway in the United Kingdom.
Back to the story, when they got Ffarquhar, It had gotten a bit dark but still the IOS RUG were not deterred, they soon got to the Brighton residence, with Annie and Clarabel playing outside in the backyard. Working together they climbed the fence so as to not stutter any new alarms that the Brightons may have bought.
Annie: You made it!
Duck: Of course we did, though it was a chore getting over that fence.
Oliver: Where are the lads and lass?
Clarabel: In your clubhouse, They aren't doing too well.
Geoffrey: Physically, Mental, Or are they sick? (Oliver hits Geoffrey on his back) What?
Annie: Actually, you are right about two things.
Edward: How do you mean?
Clarabel: Emily unfortunately has a pretty bad cold. And Donald broke his leg after trying to recreate that one scene from Bart the Daredevil.
Percy: Why would he do that?!
Annie and Clarabel: Because Douglas made a £100 bet with him too.
Toby: That makes… way too much sense.
(Rest of the group agrees on the straight fact.)
Reginald: Thanks for the heads up.
Samantha: I just realised, This will be Mine, Reggie's, Invert's, Sans', Geoffrey's, Kara's, Becky's, Danny's, Nia's Rebecca's, Ashima's. and Diesel's first time sleeping over at your main hangout spot.
Diesel: Actually I have slept over before.
Rebecca: When?
Edward: It was 5 months after the loss of our friend Eagle. The whole island was being ravaged by a very bad storm that lasted for about a week. During that time, a tree fell near the front door, trapping the 12 of us and Diesel inside the shed. We were stuck in there for about a day and a half until the firemen arrived.
Diesel: What was interesting about that incident. Before that, Me and the 12s were bitter rivals and hated each other's guts, but after that experience, we basically became allies.
Kara: Finally, we get to see inside this place.
Becky: I can almost remember meeting you all for the first time like it was yesterday.
Reginald: What do you mean by that?
Danny: That is a story for when we get inside, speaking of which why are we still in the cold?
Henry: I don't know? We just stopped to tell stories. But that seems very on brand for us.
Ashima: I agree, now let's go inside and… Where on earth did you get those pizzas from James?
James: (Looks at the group with a happy expression) I'm guessing Thomas or someone ordered some for the dudes in the shed, so come already, let's get inside.
IOS RUG: Yeah!
(Knock Knock)
Douglas: Thomas, Door.
Thomas: On it. (Opens door and sees the group outside)
IOS RUG: Hel- (Thomas smiles cheekily before he shuts the door. Before he opens again) Lo! (And closes again. And opens it again.) (peeved) May we speak now?
Thomas: (Chuckles) You may.
James: Finally, your pizza's getting cold out here, and so if my hair, If my dye gets ruined out here I am going to come for you once all this is done.
Thomas: Alright mates, come on in. But tone it down, Emily is in the guestroom resting.
Gordon: Duly noted.
We'll Always Be ThereOnce everyone was inside, the group began having some quiet fun, telling the newbies of the Christmas adventure the 13s, Kara, Becky, and Danny went on. Along with stories long ago they had with Eagle. Afterwards they went down and started filming an episode of Shedmates. Afterwards they put a video of a campfire on the tv in the main room and just chilled.
Thomas: So glad you all came.
Edward: Of course Thomas, we understand that this kind of situation is kind of stressful.
Thomas: What situation?
Gordon: What situation? What do you mean by that? Aren't you aware of what's going on?
Thomas: No, what do you mean?
James: Aren't you aware about the whole Diesel 10 note thing?
Thomas: The what?
Henry: Ok so you have no idea, uh… Diesel 10 may have murdered a person and a letter was found demanding your father give you up or else there would be consequences.
Oliver: If you don't believe us, just look at the news.
(Percy hands Thomas his phone, where on the Sodor News YouTube channel where the first video he sees is the very story that Henry was talking about. Thomas just stares at his friends with a look of fear and worry.)
Donald: Weel, that is verry alarming. Whit ur we aff to do aboot this?
Douglas: Ah mean, whit kin we do? This haes turned verry serious, aff hoorin' fur Thomas? How come?
Toby: I suppose Seth still holds a grudge at you for biting his arm during the attack. And I really hope I am wrong, but he may also know where Pat, Emily, the twins, and you are now.
Emily: (Weakened) He is with my Dad… they wanted to… have a talk… about when us four can go home.
Thomas: Emily? What are you doing? You should be resting.
Emily: I heard some… commotion, and wanted to know… what was wrong.
Thomas: Well, Apparently Diesel 10 is now after me. And you all are in a lot of danger.
(Emily hugs Thomas as he mutters 'I failed')
Diesel: Failed? You? Poppycock Thomas! You may have had a few incidents, but let me tell you, you have not at all failed! And you never will! You uphold your family's legacy of protection and devotion brilliantly! You hardly ever cower down in the face of adversity! You stand your ground! You put the welfare of your friends and family before anything else!
Thomas: (Smiles) I must admit, I never thought I'd hear those kind of words from you Diesel.
Diesel: Oh, well. You were the one to give me a chance.
Nia: And you were the one to give all of us a chance.
Edward: That is why you have, and always will have, our support.
Gordon: We'd rather go in a blaze of glory than watch you be taken from us!
Henry: Here! Here!
(And the group cheered for their loving friend which gave him all the comfort he could ever need.)
Thomas: Thank you all. I am so blessed to have such wonderful friends.
Meanwhile In The StarsIn the heavens, A heavenly figure walks to a young kid, his clothes are red from shirt to shoes. A bullet hole in his chest is clearly visible, he is looking down James as the night continues, the figure looks down with him before speaking.
Heavenly Figure: Hello Winston.
Eagle: Ahh! Please my lady, with all due respect, please don't spook me again.
Lady: My apologies Winston. I was actually hoping to speak with you about an important topic.
Eagle: Oh, alright. What's going on?
Lady: As you are aware, Seth Diesel has posed a great threat to not only your group, but to us in general, and with him collaborating with Alfred and Crovan, our whole universe is at stake. The prophecy needs to be fulfilled. And the perfect people to take over the reigns are the ones you know all too well. But since you are the designated guardian angel, I wanted to see if that will be ok. You know the risks involved. Is now a good time?
Eagle thought long and hard, there was a long silence…
Until…
Eagle: No, not now. It is too soon, I will tell you when they are ready. But right now, they aren't.
Lady: Ok, I will be waiting for your go ahead. Thank you for your time, Winston.
(Winston nods and looks back down at his friends and sighs.)
Eagle: C'mon guys, I'll take anything, just show me you can band together to protect each other. I know you can't hear or see me, but please I ask you to give me any sort of sign. Please.
TO BE CONTINUED…