Thomas' Grand Birthday Bash! - ThomasNATION Fanstory
November 20, 2021
It was a calm autumnās morning on Sodor. Everyone was waking up to start their day, especially Thomas, who was particularly excited.
āItās finally here!ā he cried as he woke up. āItās finally my birthday!ā
Thomasā whooping and cheering woke the other engines at Tidmouth Sheds up from their slumbers.
āOh, Thomas,ā Gordon moaned. āpipe down, will you?ā
āSorry, Gordon,ā Thomas laughed, āIām just so excited because todayās my birthday!ā
Percy was a little bit puzzled. āHow can an engine have a birthday?ā
āI think itās when they celebrate the anniversary of when they were built.ā Emily explained.
āYes, and todayās mine!ā Thomas squealed in joy.
āDonāt get too excited, Thomas,ā Gordon grumbled. āyou still have a lot of work to do.ā
āYeah,ā James added on. āI even hear Sir Topham Hattās got a really important job for you. A āspecial specialā, if you will.ā
āReally? How so?ā
āWell, he just felt like giving you one. No real explanation there.ā
āYeah, exactly,ā Rebecca chimed in. ābut itās a bit of a long one, so it gives us enough time to deā¦ā
The other engines in the sheds signalled Rebecca to stop. Thomas noticed this in confusion.
ā...I meanā¦enough time to decide on when we can all have a newā¦glamorousā¦luxuryā¦fancy dress party?ā At that comment, Gordon sighed in defeat.
ā...okay.ā said Thomas. āHey, speaking of parties, do you guys wanna do something later? Maybe go about the island celebrating?ā
Simultaneously, the Steam Team were declining. It almost looked as if they didnāt want to hang out with Thomas.
āHm. Alright, I guess if youāre all busy,ā Thomas said, slightly disappointed as he left the sheds. āI should probably go check with Sir Topham Hatt to see what my job is.ā
As Thomas left, the other engines turned to Rebecca. āNice going, Rebecca,ā James scolded, āyou nearly blew it!ā
āIām sorry,ā Rebecca muttered. āIām not good under pressure.ā
āAlright, we have 13 hours to get this started,ā said Nia, ābut first, we need to get Thomas off the island.ā
āLeave that to me,ā said Emily.
At Knapford, Thomas was just pulling into the platform where Sir Topham Hatt was waiting.
At Knapford, Thomas was just pulling into the platform where Sir Topham Hatt was waiting.
āAh, Thomas!ā he exclaimed. āJust the engine I needed to see.ā
āYeah, I heard you have a special job for me?ā Thomas asked.
āI do, but before I tell you, I have to say: happy birthday!ā
āOh, thank you, sir!ā
āNow, I need you to go to the logging halt in Tidmouth and pick up some wood,ā Sir Topham Hatt explained. āwhat we need are some fresh birch logs for-ā
āWait!ā Emily cried as she raced into the station. āI have a better idea.ā
āOh?ā
āWhat if instead of the birch logs, he collected Jobi logs?ā Emily explained. āFrom Misty Island?ā
āMisty Island?ā Thomas asked. āWhy there?ā
āWell, Jobi logs are much more strong than the puny little birch logs,ā said Emily, āand whatās our best export for Jobi?ā
ā...Misty Island?ā Thomas and Sir Topham Hatt responded simultaneously.
āBingo!ā
āThatās a brilliant idea, Emily!ā cried Sir Topham Hatt. āBut Thomas, I need you to be back by 4.ā
āUh, sir?ā Emily called out. āIf possible, can we have Thomas back at 7?ā
āWhy 7?ā asked Thomas
"Yes, why then?" continued Sir Topham Hatt.
ā...uh, no reason.ā
Sir Topham Hatt wasnāt fond of the idea. ā4:30. Final offer.ā
āBut, sirā¦ā
āFinal offer, Emilyā¦ā
Emily looked on in shock. Her plan was going completely awry!
āNow. Off you go, Thomas.ā As Thomas left, James and Nia pulled into the station.
āSo howād it go?ā Nia asked.
āGuys, we have a problem. Sir Topham Hatt wonāt let him come home at 8!ā
āWhat?!ā James cried. āNow what?ā
āI think I have an ideaā¦ā whispered Nia.
Soon, Thomas was en-route to Misty Island, but he briefly stopped by the Search and Rescue Centre for some extra coal.
Soon, Thomas was en-route to Misty Island, but he briefly stopped by the Search and Rescue Centre for some extra coal.
āMorninā, Thomas!ā called Harold. āHappy birthday, mate!ā
āAw, thanks, Harold,ā Thomas blushed. Then, he noticed Nia pulling up to the platform with Jack and a truck full of boulders.
āOh! Uh, hi, Thomas!ā Nia cried.
āNia, what are you doing here?ā
ā...nothing. Justā¦just sitting here. With Jack.ā
ā...okay?ā
Soon, Thomas was filled with coal and was ready to go.
āOh, Thomas, before I forget,ā Jack called, āhappy birthday!ā
āThanks, Jack!ā
āWait,ā Nia pondered. āitās someoneās birthday?ā
āWhat? I literally said it was this morning.ā
ā...I donāt remember that.ā
Thomas was a little puzzled as he entered the tunnel. And as soon as he went in, Jack left the flatbed and went to work, piling Niaās boulders in front of the tunnel entrance, blocking Thomas off.
āOi, lads!ā Butch called out. āWhat are you doing?ā
āJust trust us, Butch!ā said Nia. āWeāll have it cleared in a little while.ā
Thomas had finally made it to Misty Island. It had been a while since he visited the mysterious place, so he had a look around to refresh his memory, until he rolled up to the logging station, where he was greeted by some old friends.
Thomas had finally made it to Misty Island. It had been a while since he visited the mysterious place, so he had a look around to refresh his memory, until he rolled up to the logging station, where he was greeted by some old friends.
āHello, Thomas!ā three familiar voices called out. Thomas immediately knew who it was. It was the Logging Locos - Bash, Dash and Ferdinand.
āHey, guys! Long time no see!ā Thomas cried.
āI know, it feels like forever!ā
āWe thought weād never see you again!ā
āThatās right!ā
āYeah, I guess thatās one good surprise todayā¦ā Thomas chuckled, before looking glum.
Bash noticed his friendās sad face. āWhatās wrong?ā
āItās nothing,ā sighed Thomas. āitās justā¦well, itās my birthday today, and-ā
āReally?!ā interrupted Bash.
āHappy birthday, Thomas!ā cried Dash.
āWowzers!ā gasped Ferdinand.
āWow, Iā¦uh, thanks,ā Thomas continued. āif only my friends on Sodor noticed.ā
āHow come?ā
āWell, no-one at Tidmouth Sheds even acknowledged itās my birthday, so Iām just a little lonely. No big deal.ā
āOh, donāt say that, Thomas!ā
āYou still got us!ā
āThatās right.ā
āThanks, guys,ā Thomas sighed.
āTell ya what,ā said Bash. āyouāre not spending your birthday alone. Iāll have Dash and Ferdinand set up a little birthday bash for you.ā
āWhat about you, Bash?ā asked Ferdinand.
āWell, Iāll keep Thomas occupied, maybe catch up a little.ā
āAh, okay, that makes sense.ā
āThanks, Bash, I really needed this.ā Thomas smiled.
āNo worries, bud,ā Bash said as he chuffed off with Thomas. āNow, you two? Ya guys wanna get started?ā
āYeah, absolutely!ā Dash exclaimed. āMeet us at the depot in three hours.ā
While Dash and Ferdinand were putting together Thomasā birthday party, Thomas and Bash decided to have some fun at all the different places in Misty Island while they caught up.
While Dash and Ferdinand were putting together Thomasā birthday party, Thomas and Bash decided to have some fun at all the different places in Misty Island while they caught up.
āWhoa, did you really get trapped in a Steelworks?ā Bash asked as they approached the zip-line bridge.
āYeah, it was really scary,ā Thomas explained. ābut I soon escaped with a group of experimental engines.ā
āWow, experimental engines, lost pirate ships, monster footprints and a Great Railway Show?ā Bash cried in excitement. āJumpinā Jobi wood, youāve really done it all!ā
āThatās nothing!ā Thomas laughed as he rode the zip-line bridge. āWait until I tell you about my world tour!ā
āWhoa, what?!ā Bash gasped. āYou went on a world tour?!ā
āSure did!ā Thomas went on. āThatās how I met my friend Nia.ā
āWow!ā Bash chuckled. āā¦wait, whoās Nia?ā
Before Thomas could answer, Harold hovered over the island. āThomas! You have a mail call!ā
āA mail call?ā Thomas pondered. āNow?ā
Harold landed as the mailman read Thomas his letter. It was a birthday greeting from Ashima!
āWow!ā Bash gasped. āYouāve got friends in India?ā
āOh, yeah!ā Thomas explained. āOne time, I even starred in a Bollywood movie!ā
āWowza! Youāve really come up in the world, Thomas!ā Bash exclaimed. āBut, I gotta ask. If youāve got all these friends from all over the world, why are you only concerned with six not wishing you a happy birthday?ā
āWell, Iāll be honest,ā Thomas explained. āwhile those guys in India, and Brazil, and so on, theyāre all great, donāt get me wrong. But itās the Steam Team who I feel like have been with me through thick and thin, through all my good times and bad.ā
āThese guys are really good friends then?ā Bash asked.
āNo, theyāre not my friends.ā Thomas sighed. āTheyāreā¦well, my family.ā
āI know how you feel, Thomas,ā Bash sympathized. āSometimes I feel like Dash and Ferdinand are my family. And sometimes, I feel like they donāt care for me at all. But I always remembered: even when it doesnāt seem like it, theyāre always there for you.ā
āYeah, sureā¦ā Thomas sighed.
Not wanting to see his friend down, Bash looked at the clock. It had only been two and a half hours. āTell ya what, I think the three hours are nearly up. You up for a little party?ā
ā...yeah, I guess.ā
Soon, Thomasā birthday bash was in full swing. The Logging Locos were dancing and laughing and overall having a ball. Thomas wanted to do that, but it wasnāt the same without the Steam Team there alongside him.
Soon, Thomasā birthday bash was in full swing. The Logging Locos were dancing and laughing and overall having a ball. Thomas wanted to do that, but it wasnāt the same without the Steam Team there alongside him.
He looked at the depotās clock. It was only 4:15. At this point, he wasnāt sure what to do. But at least he could try and have funā¦wait, 4:15?
ā4:15? Itās 4:15?!ā Thomas cried in terror.
āYeah, whatās the matter?ā asked Dash.
āSir Topham Hatt told me to be back with a load of Jobi wood by 4:30!ā
āOh, no!ā
āWe gotta get goinā!ā
āDoes this mean the partyās over?ā
āāFraid so, Ferdinand!ā Bash cried. āCome on, we gotta get going!ā
Thomas and the Logging Locos quickly loaded up with Jobi logs and headed through the tunnel. They puffed at their top speed, trying to get through the tunnel on time, butā¦the tunnel was blocked off.
āWhat?!ā Thomas screamed in horror. āWhat happened?!ā
āWeāre trapped!ā cried Bash.
āThis is the end!ā yelled Dash.
āHeeeeelp!ā screamed Ferdinand.
Soon, it was nearly 7 oāclock. Nia had taken Jack back to the tunnel to clear the boulders and let Thomas through.
Soon, it was nearly 7 oāclock. Nia had taken Jack back to the tunnel to clear the boulders and let Thomas through.
āAlright, Jack,ā Nia said, āwork your magic!ā
āNia?!ā a voice cried from inside the tunnel. āIs that you?!ā
āDonāt worry, Thomas!ā Nia called out. āIāll get you out of there!ā
āOh, thank you, Nia!ā Thomas said in relief.
āWeāre saved!ā cried Bash.
āI knew this wasnāt the end!ā yelled Dash.
āYeah!ā chuckled Ferdinand.
āThomas, whoās in there with you?ā asked Jack.
āJust the locals of Misty Island!ā called Thomas.
"Is that Nia?" asked Bash.
"No," laughed Thomas. "that's Jack!"
Jack quickly went to work on clearing the boulders. He got a good start, but then, trouble arose. Jackās engine started spluttering and halting, until it ceased.
āOh, dearā¦ā Jack sighed.
āHuh?ā asked Bash from inside the tunnel. āWhatās happened?ā
āI broke down!ā Jack cried. āI canāt help you out of here!ā
āWeāre doomed!ā whimpered Dash.
āNot yet, Dash!ā said Thomas. āNia will think of something. Right, Nia?ā
Nia thought for a moment, but then got a great idea. āI think I got it!ā
She then went all over the island, looking for the other members of the Steam Team. Once they were all rallied together, a chain was attached to the largest boulder while Nia and the Steam Team pulled.
āReady?!ā Nia called. āPULL!ā
The Steam Team started pulling as hard as they could. They tried with all their might, and they even felt a nudge or two, but it still wasnāt enough.
āOh, theyāre never gonna make it!ā cried Bash.
ā...yes, we will!ā Thomas announced. āEveryone! PUSH!ā
Thomas and the Logging Locos pushed from inside the tunnel until finally, they managed to escape the tunnel. The Steam Team cheered in delight, until Gordon noticed...
āOh. Itās them.ā Gordon sighed when he saw the Logging Locos.
āHey, guys!ā Percy chirped to the trio.
āThanks, you guys,ā Thomas said to the Steam Team. āI was worried I was gonna have to spend my birthday in a tunnel.ā
āWait, itās someoneās birthday?ā James asked.
āI donāt know,ā Emily responded. āis it Ferdinandās? Itās probably Ferdinandās."
Thomas chuckled. āGuys, you can stop. I know whatās going on.ā
Gordon then glared at Rebecca again. āReally, Rebecca?āā
What did I do now?ā Rebecca asked.
āNo, Rebecca did nothing wrong.ā Thomas laughed. āI know youāre only pretending just for fun.ā
āOkay, you got us,ā Emily smirked. āHappy birthday, buddy.ā
āThanks,ā Thomas smiled.
That night, Thomas, Annie, Clarabel and the Logging Locos were headed back to Tidmouth Sheds.
āSo, why did you want me to bring Annie and Clarabel?ā Thomas asked.
āI dunno,ā Bash chuckled.
āBeats me,ā Dash snickered.
āThatāsā¦oh.ā Ferdinand smirked. āMy, my, whatās that?ā
Thomas gasped. Tidmouth Sheds was decorated from top to bottom in streamers, balloons and banners. The Steam Team, both old and new, had put together a massive birthday bash for Thomas!
āSURPRISE!ā the Steam Team hollered.
Thomas couldnāt believe what he was seeing!ā Guys, Iā¦what is this?ā
āWhat does it look like, bud?ā Edward laughed. āWe decided to throw you a surprise party!ā
āYeah,ā Henry added on. āthatās why they were trying to get you off the island.ā
āYouāre not too mad at them, are you?ā Toby asked.
āMad? Are you kidding?ā Thomas said in disbelief. āThis is incredible!ā
āHey, Thomasā¦ā Bash smirked.
āYeah, Bash?ā
āYa wanna tell them what you told me earlier?ā
āOh, right.ā Thomas responded as he stepped forward. āSee, today I realized you guys arenāt really my friends. In a way, youāre kind of my family.ā
āAw, thank you, Thomas!ā Rebecca smiled.
And the night went on as Thomas had possibly the best birthday bash an engine could have.
āHAPPY BIRTHDAY, THOMAS!ā the engines cried.
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