Sam and the others have been looking everywhere. He met Malcolm at the lighthouse. Malcolm had the look on his face knowing something was wrong. Sam walked over to the Quad and then he stood in front of him. Sam had to find Penny before time runs out. He was also concerned for the Twins since they were missing as well. "Malcolm... What's the situation?" Sam asked the Police Constable.
"Thanks to Norman, Mandy, and Hannah. They had last seen Penny heading off to find the twins. We now know that we need to search north of Pontypandy Mountain. And we need to hurry. It'll be Christmas time soon."
"Roger that. You come with me to the town and search the streets with Sergeant Ravani. I'll send Tom to search the mountains. I suspect that Penny has found them and they all ended up lost."
"Are you sure? There's like 3 other sides of Pontypandy Mountain. We can't be able to have Tom cover them all."
"You're right, Malcolm. I'll send Helen, Moose, and Tom to search the mountains. They could be anywhere."
"If I know Penny, Sam, she does have ways to get home."
"Not unless Venus has engine trouble."
"Why? What's up?"
"Elvis forgot to fix Venus before she left with Ellie to Newtown Hospital."
"Again?"
"Yep. he did it this time."
"Right..."
"Anyway... Let's get going."
"Right you are, Sam."
Sam went back to Mercury and called Tom, Moose, and Helen. He knew that the twins and Penny were on Pontypandy Mountain. It was almost time to call it and head back to the Fire and Police Stations. "Tom, Moose, Helen? I need a sweep done on Pontypandy Mountain. Police have just informed me that Venus was last seen by Mandy, Norman, and Hannah on the mountain heading out to find the twins."
"Roger that, Sam. On my way!" Tom replied.
"Roger that, Sam." Added Helen.
"On my way, Sam." Moose called back.
Everyone that was called by Sam had gone to Pontypandy Mountain. They knew that Venus could be somewhere in the snow and no one had seen the flare. Helen searched the west of the mountain, Moose had been assigned to the south side of the mountain, and Tom was searching east of Pontypandy mountain. Tom was driving along the east of Pontypandy Mountain when he saw tyre tracks leading downward. "Tom Thomas calling Fireman Sam." Tom radioed.
"Go ahead, Tom."
"I've spotted some tyre tracks. I think Venus was just here a few hours ago."
"Are you absolutely sure, Tom?"
"I'll head down to investigate."
"Copy that, Tom."
Tom drove down the mountain roads and followed the tyre tracks. He was unaware he was following the path to the location of their missing friends. The path led him through the forests past the well and the forest entrance.
At the Fire Station,
Ellie was in the office resting her wrist. She had been through a lot after what happened with Jupiter. She was sleeping on the sofa next to the desk when she heard the control desk again. She woke up and then went to the control panel. "Blue lights have been spotted at Pontypandy point and are still on. And there is a fire in the forest." The map screen read to her.
"Oh no..."
Ellie grabbed the headset and radioed Sam. She had to alert him to the situation. "Attention, all Units. Blue lights have been spotted at Pontypandy point and there is a fire in the forest." Ellie told them.
"Roger that, Ellie. Tom. head to Pontypandy point for reported blue lights."
"On my way." Tom replied to Sam.
"We're already on our way, Sam. Jupiter was made for this." Added Jason.
"Well, let's get to it! We got a forest on fire and we're worried it might spread." Steele added.
Tom drove immediately to the location of the blue lights and Elvis and Jason were on their way to meet Sam at the scene of a forest fire. Helen and Moose were also heading to the blue lights. They needed to back up Tom in case something happens.
Out at Pontypandy point,
Penny was adding some twigs to the fire she made and the twins were sitting close to her. They were starting to warm up already and Penny saw how they were doing. She looked at them and held both their hands to keep them calm. "Right... We got a nice warm campfire and I got us some hot chocolate. Someone will find us soon. Your uncle Sam has never let us down yet." Penny told them.
"Really?"
"Yeah... I'm sure someone will find us soon."
They were soon met with bright headlights unaware that Tom, Helen, and Moose had found them. Tom spotted blue lights and he knew it was Venus and he called it in. "Tom Thomas Calling Sam!" Tom radioed.
"Go ahead, Tom. What's the problem?"
"I've located Venus. Apparently, someone reported a campfire. I'm going to investigate."
"Roger that, Tom."
Tom stepped out of the 4x4 and turned his flashlight on and slowly walked towards Venus. He saw Rose, Helen, and Jupiter arrive with Jason and Elvis. Both firefighters were in their turnout gear. Everyone had their flashlights on and slowly walked towards the lights. They were unaware of Penny, Sarah, and James being here. Penny covered her eyes with one hand and then looked at the 5 people who stopped by. "Tom... Helen... Elvis... Sergeant Ravani... You found us... Are we glad to see you?" Said Penny.
"Good to see you too, Penny. How are the twins?" Helen asked.
"Ah, they're fine, Helen. A bit cold from the snow but they're warming up thanks to me."
"Well, I'm sure they'll be fine once we get to the fire station. It's nice and warm there." Tom told them.
"They're hoping that Sam can be here."
"We'll see about that."
Tom picked up his radio and called for Sam. He knew that he needed to tell them that they found Penny, Sarah, and James. "Mountain Rescue calling Fireman Sam. Where are you? Over."
"Out by the Mountain activity center. Over. What's up?"
"I've located Penny and the twins at Pontypandy point. Everyone is safe and Venus needs a tow."
"No problem, Tom. We're all on our way."
"Roger that, Sam."
Tom stored his radio and then helped Penny with the twins as they were heading to the 4x4 where they could get a ride to the fire station. Elvis and Jason worked on the forest fire behind them. The 4x4 had the heater on and everyone started to warm up sooner than they thought. Sarah started to wake up and she was tired after Penny kept them both safe. It was 7:30 in the evening and they were hoping to enjoy a Christmas dinner. Moments later, Sam and the others arrived and Sam went over to Tom. "Tom. Where are the twins and Penny?" He asked.
"In the 4x4. They're safe, Sam. Penny found them and kept them safe until we could find her."
"Thanks, Tom."
Sam went to the 4x4 and saw Penny sitting in the back seat with the twins. "Penny... I'm so glad you're safe... How are the twins?" Sam said to her.
"Sam... They're fine. They were lost in the snow on the mountains while playing with Mandy, Norman, and Hannah. I found their hats because Mandy gave them to me."
"How are their medical conditions?"
"James is fine and he's warming up. Thankfully, he managed to keep warm with a campfire I set up. Yes, I did put it out once Tom arrived."
"Ok... What about Sarah?"
"She's ok, Sam. A little tired and cold but she stayed with me the whole time. Nothing that needs them to go to Newtown Hospital."
"I'm just pleased you're all ok."
"Me too, Sam."
"Shall we head back to the station?"
"I would but Venus had broken down when we came across here. I looked at my map and saw I was close to the Fire Station. I wasn't far from there but I didn't want to leave the twins."
"You did good, Penny. We found you after Ellie saw a flare from there. Mandy, Norman, and Hannah told us where you were as well. They saw the flare too."
"Really?"
"Yeah."
As Penny and Sam were talking about how they found her and the twins with Venus, Sarah began to wake up and slowly sit upright and look around. She saw that she was in the 4x4. Sam and Penny noticed it and sat with her. "Hey... Look who's up. You doing ok, Sarah?" Penny asked.
"I'm ok, Penny. Is Uncle Sam here?"
"Yes, he is. He's right next to me."
Sam saw that Sarah had missed him and Penny let Sarah stay with Sam. Sarah went straight into Sam's arms and hugged him. James followed his sister and they all had missed their uncle after they were lost in the mountains with Penny. Sam looked back at Penny. "Let's get to the station. Station Officer Steele can tow Venus back with Phoenix. Tom can take you 3 in the 4x4 and I will follow behind on Mercury. We'll get to the station where Ellie will be waiting. Alright?"
"Right you are, Sam."
Penny, Sarah, and James had moved everything from Venus and Sam noticed she had gone shopping. He decided to ask her how it was. "So, uh... did you manage to respond to any emergency calls while shopping?" Sam asked.
"Well... Yes. I did. I managed to help you rescue Ellie from Jupiter's ladder, I helped a woman get her hand unstuck from a frozen car with tea, I found Sarah and James on Pontypandy Mountain, and I managed to put out an unattended campfire which was bigger than mine."
"Wow... that's four today. Must be quite an adventure for you."
"It is indeed an adventure, Sam."
"Come on... Let's get back to the station."
As Penny was getting into the 4x4, she saw Jason who she encountered at the shops earlier and didn't know he was covering for Ellie. "Jason?" She asked.
"Penny?"
"Since when did you come to help us in Pontypandy?"
"Well, I was told I'd be covering Ellie's duties until her wrist is fully healed. I'll be seeing you everyday."
"I guess so."
"See you back at the station."
"See you there."
Everyone drove back to Pontypandy after Malcolm and Rose formed a Police Escort to the Fire Station. Jason got into Jupiter next to Elvis and Sam hopped back on Mercury. Station Officer Steele had Venus on the tow cable from Phoenix and towed the rescue tender back to the station. Penny, Sarah, and James were with Tom in the Mountain Rescue 4x4 and Helen was behind them. They all started the drive on the snowy trails back to the fire station.
