A/N: Hello guys! Its update time again! This week we're doing a rather (in) famous episode: Henry's Forest! Personally this is one of my favorite episodes and I feel that any hate towards it is unnecessary, but I digress. So without a further ado, let's get started!

Chapter 33: Henry's Forest

Of all of the places on the Island of Sodor, Henry's favorite place would have to be the forest. He loves seeing all of the wildlife grazing and living happily. Of course he can't just go there anytime he wants. If he were to do so on duty, he would first have to alert the Signalman.

Henry: "I'm going into the Forest, Paul. You know what to do."

Paul: "I've got you covered, Henry. You enjoy yourself now."

Gordon and James never really understood why Henry enjoyed the forest so much. To them it was just another place on the line.

Gordon: "Henry needs to focus on his work and not daydream in the forest all day. What's so special about it anyway?"

Henry didn't care about what they thought. To him the forest was a beautiful and magical place.

One night a large storm hit the island. The wind howled, and trees swayed. The house and sheds were safe, so the drivers had nothing to worry about. All except for Henry, who was worried about what the storm would do to his forest.

His worries were confirmed the next day. He and Gordon had been sent to help clean the tracks. When they got to the forest, Henry's heart sank. The place had been wrecked, with trees uprooted and blocking the tracks.

Henry: "Oh my…"

Gordon, who usually despised goods work, saw how upset Henry was and respectively remained quiet.

It took a good while, but at last the tracks had been cleared. After that Henry took the trees to the timber mill to be turned into furniture and what not.

Henry was rather silent the rest of the day. Gordon and James could see that he was rather upset, and wished that they could do something to help him, but didn't know how. Then an idea popped into Gordon's head. He spoke to Sir Topham Hatt, who agreed.

Sir Topham Hatt: "The forest is one of my favorite places to visit as well, and I know there are more people who will agree. We'll turn it into a sort of community project. Well done, Gordon."

The next day Gordon woke Henry up early.

Gordon: "Sir Topham Hatt wants you to take some supplies to the forest today."

Henry: "Why?"

Gordon: "Wait and see, my friend."

When Henry got there he could not believe his eyes. Hundreds of volunteers were gathered in the forest, planting seeds and taking care of wildlife.

Terence: "We've come to help restore the forest! We'll soon have her looking good as new, don't you worry!"

Henry: "No way!"

Terence: "You better believe it, and you can thank Gordon and James! They were the first ones to help out!"

Henry: "Really?"

Gordon: "Of course! You're our friend and we wanted you to be happy!"

James: "Yeah, we saw how upset you were and decided to help out in any way we could!"

Henry: "Thanks guys, this means a lot to me."

It took a long time, and lots of hard work, but the forest was soon looking good as new. Henry still comes to the forest every day, but now Gordon and James sometimes join him. And they can all agree that it is a wonderful place to be.