A/N: Ah, October. Time for more scary tales from Sodor. To start our month of frights off, I chose to adapt what I consider one of the better stories from the New Series: Halloween. Out of all the horrible Halloween episodes we've gotten in the new and CGI series, I can honestly say I was terrified of this episode as a child, and to some extent still am. From the spooky atmosphere to the music, this episode gave me the chills, and this was before I saw the UK ending. So, sit back and enjoy.

Chapter 79: The Ghost of the Smelter's

It was October 31st, and all the engine drivers were excited. Sir Topham Hatt was having a costume party at Knapford Station, and every employee was invited. There would be bobbing for games, food, and best of all, spooky ghost stories.

That evening, Sir Topham Hatt came to see Thomas and Percy.

"I need you two to go to the smelter's yard tonight to collect some trucks," he told them, "Do not worry, though. You should get back with plenty of time for the party."

"Yes, sir," the two replied. When Sir Topham Hatt was out of hearing range, Percy turned to Thomas.

"I hope we don't run into Arry and Bert," Percy told him, "Those two are always trying to scare us, and they never do anything different."

"I know, Percy," Thomas replied, "Their tricks are so old that it's not even funny, but a job is a job. We'll just have to put up with it, I'm afraid."

That evening, Thomas and Percy drove their engines into the dark smelter's yards. Scrapped engines and rusted parts lay everywhere. Just then, they heard ghostly moaning.

"We know it's you, Arry," Percy groaned, "Come on out."

Two identical looking men stepped out from behind some scrap. The one with more stubble, named Arry, rolled his eyes.

"You old fashioned drivers are no fun," he grumbled, "That joke used to get you every time."

"Well, not anymore," Thomas said, "You two do the same song and dance every year. It's gotten old."

This gave Arry an idea.

"So, it's something new ya want, eh? Well then, have ye ever heard of the ghost of the smelter's?"

"No, because that's not a real story."

"Oh, it's real alright. A long time ago, before even the North-Western Railway was formed, there was a steam engine driver who worked for the Sodor and Mainland Railway. His name was Terry, and he drove a smart looking steam engine, and was very proud of it. But when the railway closed, all its engines were sold for scrap, including his. Rumor has it that another railway was interested in buying it, but the scrap yard workers were so impatient that they scrapped it anyway. Terry was so mad that he swore revenge, and disappeared, never to be seen again. Now, every Halloween night, Terry and his engine roam these very sidings, seeking revenge on the men who wronged them."

Thomas and Percy just laughed.

"You really expect us to believe that?" Thomas laughed, "I've heard more believable stories in a Goosebumps book."

"You two wouldn't know a good ghost story if bit you," Percy continued.

"Don't say we didn't warn you," Arry grumbled as he and Bert walked away.

"Maybe we should give those two a scare by pretending to be ghosts," Percy suggested.

"A good idea, but I don't see any lime carts anywhere," Thomas laughed, "Besides, we need to get started if we want to get back in time for the party."

And so, the two got right to work. Although Arry and Bert continued to pester them, the two paid them no mind, and were soon ready to leave.

Percy was in a quiet part of the yard. Although he didn't want to admit, the smelter's yard scared him. All of the bright sparks and loud noises made him jump, but he put on a brave face. He was glad when it was time to leave.

Just as he was about to leave, one the cranes broke, sending scrap all over Percy and his engine. Percy couldn't see where he was going, and he blew his engine's whistle in fright.

Meanwhile, Thomas was getting ready to leave when he heard Percy's whistle. It was so far away he barely heard it, much less recognize it.

"What on earth-"he mumbled, when he saw an odd shape approaching him. It was Percy, who was slowly moving his engine out to get help, but Thomas thought it was the ghost engine coming towards him.

"Arry's story was real!" he gasped, and hurriedly drove his engine out of the smelter's yard screaming. Arry and Bert watched him leave.

"Hah, not so brave after all, huh Bert."

"Got that right, Arry."

The two then froze when they saw Percy approaching.

"Uh, Bert, do you see a ghost engine coming towards us?

"Yeah. Arry?"

"Run?"

"Works for me."

And the two reversed as quickly as their diesels could go. The three of them were so scared they didn't stop until they reached Knapford station. All the party guests were there at the platform.

"What is going on here!" Boomed Sir Topham Hatt.

"There's a ghost engine on the loose," Arry stuttered out, "Save yourselves, every man for himself."

Just then, they saw Percy coming towards them.

"Percy! How did you escape the ghost?" Thomas asked.

"What ghost? That was me back there. Some scrap got caught on my engine, so I tried to get some help."

Thomas, Arry, and Bert felt rather silly.

"Well, it seems like you all have had a rather eventful night," said Sir Topham Hatt, "It's too late now, so you can enjoy the party. But I expect that train back here first thing tomorrow."

All four agreed, and had a wonderful time. But they would never forget the night where their imaginations went wild.