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posted 11-28-2007 10:31 PM
Attention! Their will be a slight delay for the posting of Ch. 5. I'm sorry for the inconvenience. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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posted 01-22-2008 09:56 PM
Ok. Ch. 5. will be arriving soon. I'm sure of it.
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posted 01-23-2008 10:19 PM
Another delay. Sorry, again.
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Chapter 5: Learning From A Steam Engine
As we left off previously, Thomas and the Smurfs have finally meet. First, Thomas found out who they are, and where their from, which is indeed the Smurf Village in the year 1505. He also found out that they are lost while trying to find their way home by traveling through time. Next, the Smurfs found out that Thomas is a steam engine, not a “giant railsmurfer”. They also found out the that they’re on the Island of Sodor, and the year is 1955. After solving each others problems, the Smurfs need a place to spend the night in, and Thomas had the idea that they can spend it at his home, at Tidmouth Sheds, and the Smurfs agreed. But, there was trouble. Grouchy refuse to board Thomas, and his fellow smurfs tried everything to make him move. But at last, Thomas manage to make the illtempered smurf move and come aboard. Now the Smurfs are looking forward to meet Thomas’ friends, but not in this chapter. First, Thomas has to make one pit stop. Here we go, next stop: Knapford!
At long last, after finally meeting and getting to know each other, Thomas and the Smurfs are on their way to Tidmouth Sheds, Thomas’ home.
As the #1 little blue tank engine trundles along the line, the little blue time-travelers are teaching him the smurf language, and Thomas is getting good at it.
“Look at me!” Thomas tooted, “I’m “smurfing” along the rails! And it’s such a “smurfy” evening!”
Then he turned to his coaches. “ “Smurf” along, “smurf” along!” He sang.
“We’re “smurfing” along, we’re “smurfing” along!” Sang Annie and Clarabel, and they had to giggle. [Coaches giggling]
“Alright, Thomas!” Snappy cheered.
“You and your coaches now know how to smurf the smurf language.” Said Sassette.
“Thank you.” Said Thomas grandly, “It was easy, fun, and “smurfy”.” And he also had to giggle. [Thomas giggling]
Just then, Brainy though of something, and spoke to Thomas. “Thomas,” He said, “Do you steam engines smurf in a different language, too?”
“Well, even though we’re British.” Thomas puffed, “But, yes we do. We speak in a train language. And like you Smurfs, we also say things that makes us amazed, scared, surprised, and any other emotions.”
“Like what?” Hefty asked.
“Well,” Thomas answered, “We say things like, “bust my buffers”, “cinders and ashes”, “steaming pistons” , and many more.”
“Ah, that’s easy.” Said Snappy.
“We can smurf that.” Sassette added.
“But with a touch of smurf.” Put in Smurfette.
So one by one, the Smurfs began to speak the train language, but with their own way.
“Bust my smurfs.” Chuckle Clumsy.
“Smurfers and smurfeses.” Giggle Handy.
“Smurfing smurfs.” Laugh Jokey.
And everyone had to laugh, too. [Smurfs laughing]
All expect Grouchy. “I hate smurfing each others languages.” He grumbled quietly, so no one could hear him to make them mad.
“Now you Smurfs know how to puff the train language.” Thomas puffed, “But with your own way that is.”
“Merci, Monsieur Thomas.” Said Painter.
“It was easy, fun, and “splendid”.” Added Greedy.
“Well, I’m glad you all enjoyed it.” Said Thomas.
Just then, Papa spoke to Thomas. “Thomas, are we there yet?” He wondered.
Thomas looked ahead. He can see that he’s entering a town, and that town is Knapford.
“Almost.” Said Thomas to Papa, “Just let me do one thing and then we’re on our way.”
“Think you can smurf faster?” Said Snappy pleasingly.
“Well alright.” Replied Thomas, “Hang on to your hats, or smurfs!”
So Thomas pump his pistons and spun his wheels. And he increase his speedometer from 40 to 70 mph.
“WHEEEE!” Cheer Sassette and Snappy.
“WHOAAAA!” Cheer the Smurfs also.
“I HATE WHEEEE AND WHOAAAA!” Yelled Grouchy negatively.
Everyone glared angrily at Grouchy. And Baby Smurf gave him a raspberry. “PBBHHT!” Grouchy was surprised. Baby Smurf had never done that to him before. And, it’s his first. Grouchy felt crushed.
Jokey saw everything and laugh. “Looks like Baby have had enough of you too, Grouchy.” [Joke laughing hardly]
“HMPH!” Said Grouchy furiously.
Thomas couldn’t help but laugh also. “Serves him right.“ He giggled quietly.
But at last, after puffing faster down the line, Thomas entered the town of Knapford. “[PEEP! PEEP!]”
After arriving Knapford, Thomas puffed in to Knapford Yards.
The Smurfs looked all around and were awestruck. The yard has lots of coaches and trucks. They think this could be Thomas’ home. So one of them asked him.
“Uh. Thomas, is this your home?” Asked Clumsy.
“Nope.” Replied Thomas, “This is a train yard. I just have to drop off my coaches and then we’re on our way.”
“Is a train yard a yard full of trains?” Wondered Brainy.
“Kind of.” Said Thomas, “But it’s a yard were rolling stock, such as coaches and trucks, are stored in temporarily."
“And what is rolling stock?” Brainy asked again.
“Wheeled contraptions of a railroad.” Explained Thomas. “Like engines.”
“Oh. Well I know what a railroad is.” Said Brainy knowingly, “And I don’t want to smurf a lot of questions.”
“It’s ok.” Chuckle Thomas, “I don’t mind answering some questions. You’re all new here, and that’s what matters.”
“Oh. Thank you, Thomas.” Said Brainy gladly.
“And one more thing.” Handy jumped in, “What are trucks?”
“Umm.” Said Thomas nervously, “Maybe I’ll explain that some other time.”
Thomas doesn’t feel like explaining what trucks are to the Smurfs. He knows that trucks are very troublesome. And he doesn’t want to upset them.
Handy looked at Thomas’ emotion. He can see that the #1 engine is looking very unhappy.
So Handy decided to respect Thomas, and he spoke to him. “Alright, Thomas” He said respectfully, “I understand. You don’t feel like explaining it. And I respect that perfectly.”
“Thank you, Handy.” Said Thomas gladly. He felt much better.
Thomas uncoupled Annie and Clarabel. And he got them ready for bed.
“Good night.” Thomas tooted, “Don’t let the rust bugs bite.”
“Good night, Thomas.” Said the two coaches, “And good night Smurfs.”
“Good night, Annie. Good night, Clarabel.” Said the Smurfs.
“I HATE good nights!” Grumble Grouchy.
“How rude!” Said the coaches upsettingly, and this made Thomas very cross and the Smurfs furious.
Hefty went up to Grouchy and hit him in the head. “[THONK!]”
“OW!” Grouchy shouted in agony.
“We apologize for Grouchy’s unsmurfy attitude.” Said Smurfette to the coaches, “We’ll deal with him later. You two just get some sleep.”
“Thank you.” Said Annie and Clarabel, and they went happily to sleep. And Thomas quietly chuffed out of the yard.
As Thomas stopped a few yards away from his coaches, he and the Smurfs began to argue at Grouchy.
“Grouchy Smurf!” Shouted Smurfette angrily, “That was very unsmurfy of you!”
“Yeah!” Said Snappy.
“You should be ashamed of yoursmurf!” Sassette added.
“That’s right!” Huff Thomas crossly, “My coaches hate rude and unsmurfy manners!”
“Well, now.” Chuckle Jokey, “Grouchy’s not the only one who has something to hate! [Jokey chuckling]”
Grouchy went redder then ever and stormed away from his fellow smurfs, and heads towards Thomas’ dome. So he cross his arms and cross his leg over the other. And he lean himself against the dome and began sulking.
“Bother.” Moan Thomas.
“Gee, What has smurfin’ into Grouchy, Papa Smurf?” Said Vanity to Papa.
“I have absosmurfly no idea.” Reply Papa.
“And I though he had a change of heart ever since we smurfed oursmurfs at Ancient Rome.” Grandpa said as he remembered.
“A change of heart?” Said Thomas stunningly, “You mean Grouchy is not at all grouchy?”
“Well, kind of.” Whisper Papa to Thomas, “But I’ll explain that some other time.”
“Touche.” Thomas chuckled, as he did the same thing to Handy.
Meanwhile, Handy was observing Thomas. He was comparing the little blue tank engine to his railsmurfer. They have everything, a cab, a dome, a funnel, a whistle, and all of the above. But, there are some differences. Handy’s railsmurfer has a cowcatcher, Thomas doesn’t. And Thomas has buffers, at both ends, Handy’s railsmurfer doesn’t. And there’s one thing that made Handy puzzled.
So Handy spoke to Thomas. “Thomas?” He asked.
“Yes, Handy?” Thomas answered.
“I was obsmurfing and you have every that my railsmurfer has.” Said Handy. “But there’s one thing that you don’t have that my railsmurfer has.”
“And that is?” Thomas replied.
“You don’t have a.. uh? What was that word that smurfs with T?” Handy said puzzledly.
“A tender?” Thomas guest.
“Yeah, that’s it!” Said Handy gladly.
“Well, I don’t have one.” Thomas chuckled.
“But why?” Handy asked again.
“That’s because I’m a tank engine.” Thomas explained.
“Care to explain that to us, Thomas?” Asked Brainy.
“Well,” Thomas puffed, “There are two types of steam engines, one are tank engines, and the other are tender engines. And it’s obvious, tank engines don’t have tenders, but tender engines do.” He explained.
“Uh, so were do ya smurf your coal?” Asked Clumsy.
“I have a coal bunker.” Thomas answered, “It’s right behind my cab, look.”
The Smurfs turn and looked back. And there, like Thomas said, is his coal bunker and indeed it’s filled with coal.
“Oh.” Said Clumsy.
“So you see,” Thomas explained, “Tank engines store coal in their coal bunkers, while tender engines store coal in their tenders.”
“Oh. I smurf it, now.” Said Handy at last, “And what your smurfing is that my railsmurfer, is a “tender railsmurfer”?”
“Exactly.” Said Thomas.
Handy was glad that his problem was solved.
Now, Brainy has something to say to Thomas. “Thomas, I have one more thing to smurf.” He said.
“And what is that, Brainy?” Thomas puffed.
“Why do you have a #1 on you?” Brainy asked.
“Because,” Thomas answered, “I’m the very first engine to arrive on Sodor. And the first one on the rolling stock list.”
“Oh, I see.” Said Brainy.
“Do your friendz have numbarz, too?” Asked Painter.
“Well, some do and some don’t.” Thomas answered. “And speaking of friends, are you all ready to meet them?”
“We’re better than, ready.” Said Hefty with excitement, “We’re smurfin’ ready!”
“YEAH!” The Smurfs cheered.
“More like “BLAH!”” Said Grouchy negatively and quietly.
“Alright!” Whistled Thomas, “Let’s go!”
And with a happy wheesh of steam, Thomas, along with the Smurfs, puffed off happily and excitedly to Tidmouth Sheds. But even though, Thomas is still feeling very nervous about Grouchy. So he decided to keep his eyes and funnel on the bad-tempered smurf, once he gets to Tidmouth Sheds that is.
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(Amtrak Smurf): Now the Smurfs are really excited to meet Thomas’ friends. But, is Grouchy going to cause a commotion to one of them? We’ll have to find out soon enough.
Fun facts: From Thomas & Friends, there are two english ways to say the vehicles of a railroad.
In British, they’re called “trucks”, in American, they’re called “freight cars”.
From The Smurfs, when Grandpa remembered Grouchy’s change of heart at Ancient Rome, it
was from the Season 9 episode: The Monumental Grouch.
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posted 02-06-2008 05:04 PM
Here it is! Sorry for the delay, and thank you for your patience. ![[Happy Smurf]](graemlins/Happy_Smurf.gif)
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posted 02-06-2008 06:33 PM
This is so cute.
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posted 02-06-2008 07:28 PM
This is a great continuation so far, Amtrak Smurf.
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posted 02-06-2008 11:42 PM
Thank you, all.
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posted 02-07-2008 02:08 PM
High School Musical and High School Musical 2.
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posted 02-07-2008 07:44 PM
I beg your pardon, Swarlock? ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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posted 02-08-2008 05:26 PM
Hmmm, I think swarlock is refering to the song lyrics you posted earlier in your fan fic, Amtrak Smurf.
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posted 02-09-2008 12:37 AM
Oh. But, that is from the 1st movie, not the 2nd.
Smurfy1for2, my chapter is posted.
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posted 02-11-2008 10:10 PM
Smurfing pistons! Very nice explanation of railroad machines and Grouchy was as pleasant as usual. Nice work Amtrak Smurf!
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posted 02-12-2008 01:05 AM
Do you mean "unpleasant"? And thank you.
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posted 03-06-2008 09:11 PM
Ch. 6. is on the way, and it's quite shocking!
So don't be late, and don't be gone for so long. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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posted 03-09-2008 03:16 PM
I have really enjoyed your story, Amtrak Smurf. ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
I can't wait for the next chapter.
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posted 03-09-2008 11:01 PM
Oh, you will.
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posted 03-10-2008 06:33 PM
I sure can't wait to read the rest, Amtrak Smurf.
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posted 03-12-2008 05:58 PM
Chapter 6: Meet The Engines And The Argument
[Thomas & Friends Engine Roll Call]
[Song plays and starts]
[TOOT! TOOT!]
[Chorus]
THEY’RE TWO, THEY’RE FOUR, THEY’RE SIX, THEY’RE EIGHT
SHUNTING TRUCKS AND HAULING FREIGHT
RED AND GREEN AND BROWN AND BLUE
THEY’RE THE REALLY USEFUL CREW
ALL WITH DIFFERENT ROLES TO PLAY
ROUND TIDMOUTH SHEDS OR FAR AWAY
DOWN THE HILLS AND ROUND THE BENDS
THO-MAS AND HIS FRIENDS
[Song stops]
Well, there’s nothing much to say from the previous chapter. Thomas and the Smurfs learned each others languages. Thomas entered the town of Knapford to make one pit stop, which is dropping off Annie and Clarabel. Grouchy was being rude and negative… again. And the Smurfs learned about the facts of trains and rolling stock. Now, Thomas and the Smurfs are on their way to Tidmouth Sheds to meet the #1 engine’s friends, and they’re really excited to meet them. But, there’s one question: Is Grouchy going to ruin everything? Well, let’s puff and smurf to find out!
And now, ladies and gentlemen, Smurfs and Smurfettes, the moment you all been waiting for. The revealing of the “certain smurf” and “certain engine” is in this chapter! Who are they you ask? You’ll find out as you read along!
At long last, after dropping off Annie and Clarabel, Thomas and the Smurfs arrived at Tidmouth Sheds. The little blue tank engine welcome them warmly.
“[PEEP! PEEP!] Peep! Peep! Here we are!” Whistled Thomas, “My home, Tidmouth Sheds.”
“Ooh. It’s so smurfy.” Said Smurfette impressively.
“Indeed it is.” Added Vanity.
“And look!” Thomas called, “There are my friends!”
“Zipping zebras!” Sassette shouted excitedly, “Look!”
The Smurfs all looked and were awestruck. “Wow!” They said. But Grouchy is still sulking right beside Thomas’ dome.
There, at the sheds, live seven steam engines, and they are indeed friends of Thomas. On the left side of the sheds, live three Engines. Two of them are big tender engines, and the other is a small tank engine. The blue one is Gordon, the green one is Henry, and the little green one is Percy. On the right side of the sheds, live the other four Engines. Three of them are mid-size tender engines, and the other is another small tank engine that is strange-looking. The red one is James, the blue one is Edward, the emerald(dark green) one is Emily, and the little brown one is Toby. (The reason why Toby is strange-looking because he’s a tram engine and his body is square-shape. And he’s not parked behind one of the sheds because he has his own at his hometown, at Arlesdale.) And altogether with Thomas, they are called, “The Steam Team.”
The Smurfs are amazed, except Grouchy.
“Wow!” Said Handy amazingly, “Just smurf at them all!”
“And look!” Painter pointed, “There are two enganez that are alzo blue!”
“And there are two green ones, too!” Snappy added.
“And there’s also a red and brown one, too!” Put in Sassette.
“And look at that emerald one!” Smurfette pointed, “It’s a girl steam engine!”
“Yes, this is indeed truly amazing.” Papa said grandly.
Papa turn to Thomas. “You’re friends are very smurfy, Thomas.” He said impressively.
“Thank you, Papa Smurf.” Said Thomas proudly, “Come. I’ll introduce you all to them.”
But just as Thomas began to move, he heard a noise.
“[YAWN]” It was Lazy. At long last, the sleepy smurf is waking up. “That was a smurfy nap.” He yawned.
“Well, it’s about time that you smurf up.” Hefty groaned, “My smurfer is getting smurf.”
Lazy can see that indeed he’s on Hefty’s left shoulder. “Well you can smurf me down now, Hefty.” He said pleasingly.
Hefty gently put Lazy down.
“Thank you.” Said Lazy.
“Well, hello Lazy.” Thomas tooted.
Lazy turn and jumped. “AAAAH! It’s the giant railsmurfer!” He shouted as he jumped on to Hefty’s arms.
“Gee, smurf it easy, Lazy.” Hefty said as he hold on to the sleepy smurf.
“And actually, Lazy.” Said Brainy, “In this time period it’s called a steam engine.”
“A steam engine?” Confuse Lazy.
“Yes. A steam engine.” Said Handy clearly.
“And his name is Thomas.” Snappy added.
“He’s really nice.” Put in Sassette, “And means us no harm.”
“Oh. Well.” Said Lazy calmly, “If you all smurf so.”
“Then smurf on and smurf hello.” Said Hefty encouragingly, and again put Lazy gently down.
Lazy walked up to Thomas and greeted him. “Nice to smurf you, Thomas.” He said happily.
“And it’s nice to “smurf” you too, Lazy.” Thomas puffed. “Nice to meet you awake that is.”
“Well, everysmurf knows me.” Lazy giggled, “I just love to sleep.”
“And always avoid smurfing chores and jobs.” Jokey teased, “And don’t smurfget it. [Jokey laughing teasingly]”
Lazy blushed and felt embarrassed. And it’s true, he does like to sleep 24/7 and always avoid doing chores and jobs.
Thomas felt sorry for Lazy and cheered him up. “It’s alright.” He puffed, “We all get lazy sometimes and avoid doing chores and jobs, even me and my friends. And don’t forget that, too.”
Lazy felt better and turn to Jokey. “Ha! In your smurf, Jokey!” He counter back at the cheeky smurf.
“That’s not funny, not funny at all!” Said Jokey feeling defeated.
“But it is to me!” Said Thomas and he had to laugh. “[Thomas laughing]”
“Ah, smurfs.” Said Jokey feeling even more defeated.
“Look, Lazy.” Smurfette replied, “Thomas is about to introsmurf us to his friends.”
“And he offer us a place to smurf the night in, too.” Said Clumsy.
“Oh, Good.” Said Lazy gladly, “Now I can smurf some more sleep.” And he stretched his arms and let out a yawn. “[YAWN]”
But Lazy looked at Thomas. He can see that the little blue tank engine is pacing his concern emotion. Thinking that Lazy will go back to sleep again.
“Well, after we smurf Thomas’ friends.” Said Lazy after changing his decision.
Thomas smiled. “Well, alright.” He tooted, “Let’s go.”
So very slowly, Thomas puffed into the turntable.
As Thomas stopped at the front edge of the table, one of his friends began to speak.
“Welcome home, Thomas.” Peep Percy.
“We’ve been waiting for you.” Emily chirped.
“What took you so long?” James added.
“You all wouldn’t believe what I just found!” Said Thomas excitedly.
“What did you find?” Asked Toby.
Just then, Emily could see that there’s something on top of Thomas’ boiler and tanks, but she couldn’t see it clearly. So very slowly, she move closer and closer. But as she stop and could see it clearly, she shrieked. “EEEEK!”
“WHOA!” Cried Thomas. That made him jumped.
That made the Smurfs jumped also.
“Thomas!” Emily shrieked, “There are rats on top of you!”
“Rats! Where?!” Panic Percy.
“Over there!” James shouted, “On top of his boiler and tanks!”
Percy saw them and screamed. “AAAAH!”
“Now, now everybody! Take it easy!” Said Thomas as he tries to calm his friends down.
“And who are you smurfing rats?!” Snapped Snappy, he found that remark very insulting.
“Bust my boiler! They can talk!” Gasp Henry.
“And they’re blue! Like me!” Stun Gordon.
“And me!” Whistled Edward. “And even you, Thomas!”
“And they’re wearing the exact same clothes like the people of Sodor!” Added Toby.
“Yes, they’re blue, they can talk, and they’re wearing the same clothes like the people of Sodor!” Said Thomas knowingly, “But they’re NOT rats!”
“They’re not?” Said Percy confusingly.
“Then who, or what are they?” Wondered Emily.
“Go on. Tell them.” Thomas said encouragingly.
The Smurfs stood up and speak to the Engines. “We’re Smurfs!” They said happily.
“Smurfs?” Said James puzzlingly.
“We never heard of those kind of things before.” Added Henry.
“I’ve heard stories of Gnomes, flying horses, and other things.” Said Percy, “But never about Smurfs.”
“And we wonder why?” Emily added.
“I think they’re ready for your explanation, Papa Smurf.” Said Thomas to the village leader.
“And I’ll be glad to smurf it.” Said Papa.
Papa stood up and began to explain to the Engines. “Well, even though we are mythical creatures.” He said, “But we Smurfs try to keep our existence from ever happening.”
“But, as Thomas already know this.” Said Brainy disappointingly, “It’s too late. No thanks to a certain evil “but stupid” wizard who kept spinning his life trying to eat us or smurfing us into gold.”
And the other Smurfs shook theirs heads in depression.
The Engines were shocked.
“Oh, you poor innocent, little things!” Percy said stunningly.
“No wonder we never heard stories about you!” Added Toby, “And we felt very sorry, too.”
“And that bad wizard that you explained!” Gordon boom crossly, “He’s DISGRACEFUL!”
“DISGUSTING!” Hiss James.
“And DISPICABLE!” Finish Henry.
“Not to mention DISHONORABLE!” Said Edward severely.
“And DISRESPECTFUL!” Added Emily.
You see, whenever there’s a bad situation, Henry, Gordon, and James let out “the 3D’s”; three D letter words. And now, Edward and Emily thought of D letter words for themselves, and now, it’s “the 5D’s”
“Funny.” Murmur Hefty to Jokey, “Those are the words that Gargamel smurfs to us.”
“I know.” Said Jokey.
“No-good magic meanie!” Fume Percy.
“You puff it!” Agree Toby.
“And I think so, too!” Said Thomas crossly.
“Well, Thomas already know this.” Said Snappy to the Engines, “But it’s ok. We always outsmurfed that nitwit wizard, anyway.”
“What? Outsmurfed?” Puzzled James.
“And smurfing?” Said Percy confusingly.
Now, like Thomas, the Engines don’t understand the way the Smurfs are speaking.
“I think they’re gonna like this.” Said Thomas to the Smurfs.
And this time, Greedy is explaining it. “Pardon us.” He said. “We Smurfs speak in a smurf language, by replacing a word with the word “smurf”."
“Hmm?” Ponder the Engines.
“Like this simple example.” Brainy explained, “When I said “smurfing us into gold”, I mean “turning us into gold”.” He said understandingly. “So that’s how we Smurfs speak like that.”
“Oh.” Said the Engines as they understand.
“We get it, now.” Percy puffed.
“And we like the way you all talk, too.” Tooted Henry.
“It’s sounds splendid!” Put in James.
“We all want to learn that.” Said Emily happily.
“You will.” Promise Thomas, “But now, they’re tired and they need their rest.”
“But, wait. There’s one thing we need to know.” Said Edward, and he turned to the Smurfs. “Where are you all from, and how did you all get here?”
Thomas turn to Grandpa. “Looks like they’re ready for the other explanation, Grandpa Smurf.” He said to the Elder smurf.
“And I’ll be glad to smurf it, too.” Said Grandpa.
Grandpa stood up and spoke to the Engines. “It’s a long story.” He said as he starts, “And it all started back at our home village…” And so Grandpa began to tell Thomas’ friends the whole story.
Another hour has pasted, and the sun is almost disappearing into the horizon.
But at long last, like before, after hearing the whole story, Grandpa, once again, finally ended it. “…and that’s how we smurfed ourselves in this time period.” He said as he finishes.
The Smurfs all shook their heads in honesty.
The Engines are even more shocked.
“Smokin’ smoke-box!” Sputter Gordon.
“The Smurf village?!” Stun Henry.
“Time-traveling?!” Gasp Percy.
“And the historic places that you all went?!” Whistled James.
“And we can’t believe that you all are from the year 1505!” Groan Edward, “That’s 450 years from the past! And this is all way too much.”
“And we hope you all find your way home, soon.” Said Emily faithfully.
“And they do look tired.” Added Toby, “And indeed, they need their rest.”
“Well, your friend Thomas here, is very smurfy to offer us a place to smurf the night in with all of you.” Said Papa grandly.
“And indeed, I did.” Thomas said proudly.
The Engines are pleased and felt very grand.
“That was very kind, Thomas.” Edward puffed happily.
“Indeed it is.” Emily agreed.
“We would love to have all you Smurfs to spend the night with us.” Percy peeped.
“Our home, is your home.” James whistled.
“Thank you, you all are very smurfy.” Said Papa grandly, “Now, allow us to introsmurf oursmurfs.”
So one by one, the Smurfs introduce themselves to the Engines.
“I’m Papa Smurf.”
“I’m Grandpa Smurf.”
“Mine’s Brainy.”
“My name’s Clumsy.”
“I’m Greedy.”
“Mine’s Handy.”
“I’m Hefty.”
“Jokey is my name.”
“My name’s Lazy.”
“I’m Vanity.”
“Allo, I’m Painter.”
“I’m Snappy.”
“I’m Sassette.”
“I’m Smurfette and this is Baby Smurf. [Baby Smurf cooing happily]”
“And this is Wild.” Papa said to the Engines, “He doesn’t talk like us, but he’s still a Smurf like us.”
Wild jumped up and down, and said hello to the Engines. “[Wild chattering happily]”
“And lastly,” Said Grandpa, “This is Smoogle.”
Smoogle waved and also chattered hello to the Engines. “[Purring] Hello.”
The Engines are very impressed.
“Well, it certainly is a pleasure to meet all of you.” Said Edward grandly.
“Charmed.” Tooted Emily. “And Baby Smurf is ever so adorable.”
“Welcome to the Island of Sodor!” Whistled Henry.
“Now, allow us to introduce ourselves.” Gordon boom grandly.
So one by one, the Engines introduce themselves to the Smurfs.
“My name is Gordon.”
“I’m Henry.”
“I’m Percy.”
“James is my name.”
“Mine’s Edward.”
“My name is Emily.”
“And I’m Toby.”
“And those are my friends.” Said Thomas proudly.
The Smurf are very impressed also, except Grouchy.
“Well, it smurftainly is a pleasure to meet all of you, too.” Said Papa grandly.
“Charmed and smurfed as well.” Said the Smurfs grandly also.
Just then, Brainy remembered something. “So, if Thomas is the #1 engine.” He said, “Who’s #2?”
“[PEEP! PEEP!] I’m the #2 engine.” Whistled Edward.
“I’m the #3 engine. [PEEP! PEEP!]” Henry tooted.
“My engine number is #4. [POOP! POOP!]” Gordon puffed.
“#5 is my engine number. [PEEP! PEEP!]” James huffed.
“I’m the #6 engine. [PEEP! PEEP!]” Peep Percy.
“And I’m the #7 engine. [DING-DING! DING-DING!]” Rang Toby.
“I don’t have a number.” Said Emily truthfully, “And I’m not the #8 engine. But I’ll be happy to blow my whistle.” And she gave the Smurfs two smooth toots. “[PEEP! PEEP!]”
The Smurfs are even more impressed, again except Grouchy.
“Ooh. Their whistles sound smurfy.” Smurfette remarked.
“Yeah, better than Harmony’s trumpet.” Whisper Hefty to his fellow Smurfs.
The other Smurfs couldn’t help but giggle. “[Smurfs giggling]”
“So, Thomas.” Percy replied, “Where did you find them?”
“I found them near the bushes along the branch line while I was on my way here.” Explained Thomas. “At first, I though they were animals. And, I almost ran over one of them, and thank goodness my coaches were able to stop me in time.”
“Oh my!” Gasp James, Edward, Emily and Toby.
“What happen?!” Stun Gordon, Henry, and Percy.
Clumsy stood up and explain. “I was stuck in the tracks.” He said, “My leg was smurfed.”
“And I tried to smurf him out.” Hefty jumped in, “But, I smurf some help from my friends, Brainy and Handy.”
“And that’s the truth.” Said Brainy.
“M-hmm.” Agreed Handy.
“Well, thank goodness the four of you are alright.” Said the Engines in relief.
“Indeed they are.” Said Thomas.
Meanwhile, Handy was looking curiously at Toby. He can see that the #7 engine is different from the other Engines.
So, Handy turn to Thomas. “Thomas?” He replied.
“What is it, Handy?” Thomas responded.
“It’s your friend, Toby.” Said Handy, “He looks different than you and your other friends. And I wonder why?”
“That’s because I’m a tram engine.” Said Toby as he overheard Handy’s curiosity.
“Well, are you still a steam engine, Toby?” Wondered Handy.
“Yes.” Said Toby, “And here are the difference.”
So, Toby began explaining. “You see, I’m square-shape. My body is made out of wood. I have cowcatchers at both ends. My wheels are hidden by side-plates at both sides. And instead of a whistle, I have a bell, right on top.”
“Uh, and where’s your coal bunker, Toby?” Asked Clumsy.
“My coal bunker is right inside of me.” Answered Toby, “And indeed, that’s where I store my coal.”
“Oh.” Said Clumsy.
“And that’s all you need to know about me.” Toby said as he finished.
“Wow. Thank you, Toby.” Said Handy amazingly and thankfully.
“You’re welcome.” Giggled Toby.
“Ooh. And Toby’s bell sounds smurfy, too.” Said Sassette sweetly.
“M-hmm.” Agreed Snappy, “And even way better than Harmony’s trumpet.” He whisper to the Smurfs.
The Smurfs again couldn’t help but giggle. “[Smurfs giggling]”
Just then, James notice something. There, leaning against Thomas’ dome, is a Smurf with both arms and one leg crossed over, and has a scowl on his face. And indeed, that Smurf is Grouchy.
James is curious. “Beg your pardon, Papa Smurf.” He called to the village leader, “But, who’s that Smurf leaning against Thomas’ dome?”
“Oh dear.” Wheesh Thomas nervously as he turn to the bad-tempered smurf.
Papa turned and sigh. “[Sigh] Oh, that’s Grouchy.” He said, “And don’t smurf why.”
James frowned seriously, and took another look at Grouchy and already knew. “Well, no wonder.” He said to himself, “He looks troublesome to me.”
“Phew.” Sigh Thomas to himself in relief, “Nothing bad so far.”
So James decided not to get involved with this situation and simply let it go.
Meanwhile, Painter was looking at each of Thomas’ friends. He was admiring their coats(coat of paint). He had never seen such a colorful sight. After all, he is a true smurf artist and can tell of it.
Suddenly, Painter saw something that caught his attention. He was looking at James. The mid-size red tender engine’s coat is different, it’s all nice and shiny. And it’s getting some finishing touches. A shine of the sun’s light has shone James’ red coat from smoke-box to cab, with a twinkle on the tip of the cab roof. [TWINK!] He also has a gold dome that sparkles glitteringly. [Glittering Sounds] And lastly, he’s the only Engine to have a whistle mounted on top of his cab. The whistle is also getting a glisten. [Sound of light glistening] Painter was impressed. He thinks that James is very special and looks wonderful. After all, there’s only one red engine on the island, and his name is James, the really splendid Engine.
Painter wasted no time and spoke to James excitedly. “Ooh, la la! Excusez-moi, Monsieur James!” He called to the #5 engine, “But I couldn’t help notize that your coat of red paint iz all nize, shiny | | |
