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Topic: "The Smurfs Meets Thomas & Friends", A fictional story from my dreams.
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Amtrak Smurf
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posted 03-16-2008 01:17 AM
You're suppose to type a 7 sentences paragraph about how you think and feel about the argument between Grouchy and James. Chop-chop! ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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posted 03-22-2008 12:31 PM
Come on, people! You're all late! ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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posted 03-22-2008 06:17 PM
I'll try to give a go at it.
Grouchy may seem grumpy on the outside, but he feels really sad about the argument. He doesn't want the other Smurfs to see his real feelings emerge. Grouchy is afraid to apologize to James because he doesn't know what the result will be.
James is deeply troubled about the argument, but is keeping his feelings inside. Grouchy and James both need to find a way to express their emotions without completely hating each other. Grouchy should quietly talk with someone he fully trusts in about his problem. James should also discuss his problem and think of ways to solve it.
I really enjoy your story so far.
I like Grouchy's attitude because I tend to act out like he does.
Thanks for having two of my most favorite Smurfs, Vanity and Sassette, included in the story.
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posted 03-23-2008 11:40 PM
Nice paragraph, Cool Smurf. You get an A. Lol, and you're welcome, and you get a ![[Vanity Smurf]](graemlins/Vanity_Smurf.gif) and a ![[Sassette Smurfling]](graemlins/Sassette.gif)
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posted 03-24-2008 12:13 PM
Thanks, Amtrak Smurf. ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
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posted 03-27-2008 07:54 AM
Marianamersmurf and Smurfy1For2, I'm waiting for you both, You're late! And Raven Child, please continue!
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posted 03-28-2008 03:11 PM
Okay, Amtrak Smurf. I'm actually reading it right now since I didn't have the time earlier when you posted it. (I've been mad busy) I'll post the paragraph when I'm done reading.Is that cool?
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posted 03-28-2008 10:33 PM
Sure.
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posted 03-29-2008 01:39 PM
Alrighty, I think that the argument between James and Grouchy was utterly nutty. At first sound like they're hating on eachother in their argument. However, the next thing you know, they both seem to feel bad about their argument based on what they are saying at the end. The deal at this moment is that neither of them will apologize for the things the said to eachother. Grouchy would have to be the first to apologize considering that he started it. The thing that stands in their way is that they are afraid to describe how they really felt. I think you should think of a good logical conclusion to the problem where Grouchy and James find away to overcome their fear of apologizing.
Great story so far, Amtrak Smurf.
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posted 03-29-2008 03:08 PM
Your paragraph is good, Marianamersmurf. But, I'll give you a B. Grouchy really hurt James' feelings, and they're not actually afraid, they're just stubborn. But soon, they'll over come it.
P. S. Do u know the answer to quiz #2?
P. S. S. Do u like the T & F song? And how do u like my new avatar?
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posted 03-31-2008 12:44 AM
It's the Acela Express, DOY! And go away V. G., I'm jealous of you!
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posted 03-31-2008 07:23 AM
Sor-ry. ![[Angel Smurf]](graemlins/Angel_Smurf.gif) But I am jealous.
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posted 03-31-2008 07:16 PM
Hey, Amtrak Smurf, do you accept revisions? I can always revise my paragragh.
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posted 03-31-2008 07:26 PM
Oh, and to answer your question, the song is What I've been Looking for and of course I like this song. I find it very catchy. I think your new avatar is really neat. It reflects your username better than your old one.
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posted 04-01-2008 12:17 AM
Glad u like, Thanks. And no, it's okay, I accept no revisions. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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posted 04-03-2008 08:13 PM
Ch. 7. is coming up, and you all are in for a real treat. And I'll say this once... DON'T BE LATE!!!
Smurfy1For2, I'm afraid your time is up. So you have alot of make-up work to do.
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posted 04-04-2008 11:10 AM
Chapter 7: New Smurfy Day On Sodor (And The Story/Life of James)
Bonus: Two Season 1 episode clips and Season 6 music video/song of Thomas & Friends.
Well, let’s just say that last time, things went from fine and pleasant, to awful and unpleasant. First, the fine part. Thomas and the Smurfs have finally arrived at Tidmouth Sheds, where Thomas’ friends are waiting anxiously for him. Next, the Engines met the Smurfs, and at first they though Thomas brought home “Rats”, but the #1 engine correctly told them that he didn’t. And then, The Engines found out the explanations and mysteries about the Smurfs. Now, here’s the awful part. While Painter and Vanity are talking to James about his splendid red coat and his vanity, Grouchy unexpectedly blurt out a negative remark to him, and made James feel crushed, hurt, and also very cross. So James got back at Grouchy by wheeshing a big cloud of steam at him, and the two got into an argument without getting to know each other. When nighttime came, Grouchy and James couldn’t get themselves to sleep because they are still thinking about each other and want one of them to apologize, but they refuse to. But finally the two fell asleep, and they are now in a miserable situation. Now the question that you readers are wondering is: Will Grouchy and James settle their feelings and become friends? But like I said, when the right time comes, they will do it, hopefully and soon. But for now, let’s continue on with the story. [Note: I’m changing the Thomas & Friends basing from Season 10 to 11.]
It’s beautiful and crystal clear day on the Island of Sodor. And it’s also a very busy one too, and everything is running like clockwork.(Not to be confuse with Clockwork Smurf, Handy’s wooden robot) But the busiest part that Sodor gets mostly, is visitors coming far and wide to visit the island. Now, everything is on a tight schedule, and some of the other Engines are working hard to keep the island moving.
At Tidmouth Sheds, Thomas and his friends(expect James) are wide awake and getting ready to start the busiest day. Their fireboxes have been filled up with coal, their fires are burning nicely, and the water inside their boilers are bubbling smoothly.
And I’m sorry to say, but the Smurfs are still sleeping, and they are indeed very tired after all that time-traveling.
As the Engines are waiting for their job assignments, Thomas is teaching his friends the smurf language, and they’re getting good at it like him.
“Boy, it’s such a “smurfy” morning!” Percy peeped.
“It’s “smurftainly” is, Percy!” Whistled Henry.
“And I can’t wait to “smurf” along rails!” Tooted Emily.
“And it sure is “smurfy” to be an Engine!” Gordon boomed.
“You can “smurf” that again, Gordon!” Edward puffed.
And everyone had to laugh. “[Engines laughing]”
“Well done.” Said Thomas grandly, “Now you all know how to “smurf” the smurf language.”
“Thank you for teaching us, Thomas.” Said Emily sweetly.
“It was easy, fun, and “smurfy”!” Added Percy.
“And it’s a shame.” Edward replied, “We want the Smurfs to teach us their smurf language.”
“But they’re still sleeping.” Chuckle Thomas, “And I told you that they’re tired after all that time-traveling.”
“Gee, I wonder what its like to time-travel.” Percy sighed.
“Yes, that would be an adventure now would it.” Agreed Henry.
“But it must be depressing and frustrating for the Smurfs.” Wheeshed Emily, “They really want to go back home, at their own time period.”
“The 16th century to be exact.” Added Edward.
“I’m in disgrace.” Said Gordon. “For the Smurfs that is.”
“Don’t despair my friends.” Said Thomas cheerfully, “I’m sure the Smurfs will find their home, hopefully and soon.”
“But for now,” Reply Edward, “Let’s make them feel welcomed, at our own time period.”
And the Engines happily agreed.
Just then, the Engines heard a noise that they’ve been expecting.
“[Smurfs yawning]” At last, the Smurfs are waking up(except Grouchy). One by one, they got up, stretch their arms and legs, and they all let out big yawns. “[Smurfs yawning one by one]” And even sleepy Lazy is fully wide awake. “[Lazy yawning]”
The Engines greeted them warmly. “Good morning, Smurfs.” They whistled.
“Good morning, Engines.” Said the Smurfs.
“Did you Smurfs sleep well?” Ask Percy.
“Oh, yes.” Answer Vanity. “And still looking smurfy.”
“No nightmares?” Wonder Edward.
“Not a smurf.” Said Lazy happily.
“Well, we’re glad to hear that.” Said Thomas.
Just then, everybody heard four familiar dings. “[DING-DING! DING-DING!]”
Toby arrived, and he came back just like he promised.
“Good morning, everybody.” Rang Toby.
“Good morning, Toby.” The Engines whistled.
“Good morning, Toby.” Said the Smurfs.
“And I told you Smurfs that I be back first thing.” Said Toby honestly.
“And indeed you did.” Said Handy.
Toby just smile.
“Oh, Toby.” Said Emily, “You just missed Thomas teaching us the Smurf’s language.”
“Oh, bother.” Wheesh Toby.
“Don’t worry, Toby.” Chuckle Handy.
“We’ll smurf you right now.” Said Clumsy cheerfully.
Toby was delighted. And after 15 minutes, the #7 engine is getting good at it too.
“Thank you for teaching me, Smurfs.” Said Toby thankfully, “It was easy, fun, and as you say, “smurfy”.”
“You’re welcome, Toby.” Said the Smurfs.
“Now we Engines fully learned the smurf language.” Said Thomas grandly.
“Well. All except, James.” Said Emily sadly.
“[SIGH] Poor James.” Wheesh Thomas.
And the Smurfs felt sorry for James too. And they’re still depressed for Grouchy also.
Suddenly, a memory had flown through Handy’s head and began to speak.
“Oh, Engines.” Handy replied, “I already smurf Thomas on this, but back at home, I have an invention that looks just like you all.”
“Really?” Said the Engines, “What is it?”
“It’s called it; the railsmurfer.” Said Handy.
“The railsmurfer?” The Engines chuckled.
“That’s a funny way to call it.” Percy giggled.
“But it’s their own smurfy way of calling it.” Said Thomas clearly.
“Yes, we know.” The Engines agreed.
Just then, everyone heard a noise.
“[YAWN]” It was James. He finally woke up and slowly puffed himself out of his shed. But his eyes are half open, and he looks cranky and cross. And he let out the biggest yawn than ever. “[BIG YAWN]”
“Well, well, well.” Chuckle Gordon.
“Look who’s the last Engine to wake up.” Henry teased.
“DON’T START HUFFING AND PUFFING AT ME!” James roared, “I couldn’t get myself to sleep, and I didn’t get a good one, too!”
“And it’s all because of what Grouchy had said to you last night.” Said Emily knowingly.
“Lucky guess.” Sniff James.
“Oh, James.” Percy peeped, “Handy just told us that he has an invention that looks like us.”
“He calls it, “the railsmurfer”.” Added Toby.
“Oh, woo-hoo.” Said James uncaringly, “A smurf version of a steam engine, great.”
“But it’s true.” Said Percy honestly.
“I’m just not in the mood today, Percy, alright?” James replied, “So just leave me alone.”
But Edward though of something to make James happy. “Well, you sure do look splendid today.” He said kindly.
“No I’m not.” James moaned, “And I don’t think I’ll ever be.”
“Whoa, this is new.” Stun Gordon.
“Yes.” Murmured Henry, “I think James has lost his vanity.”
“Ooh, this is getting good.” Said Gordon cheekily, and he and Henry began to snicker. “[Henry and Gordon snickering]”
But the other Engines just sigh. “[SIGH]”
Just then, everyone heard another noise.
“[YAWN]” It was Grouchy. He also finally woke up and slowly got himself out of the blanket. And like James, his eyes are half open, and he looks bad-tempered and furious. And he also let out the biggest yawn than ever. “[BIG YAWN]”
“Well, well, well.” Chuckle Brainy.
“[Jokey giggling] Look who’s the last Smurf to smurf up.” Jokey teased.
“I HATE BEING THE LAST SMURF TO SMURF UP!” Grouchy yelled, “AND DON’T START SMURFING AT ME! I couldn’t get mysmurf to sleep, and I didn’t get a smurfy one, too!”
“And it’s all because of what James had smurf to you last night.” Said Smurfette knowingly.
“And I HATE lucky guesses, too!” Grumble Grouchy.
“Whoa, that was weird.” Dazed Percy.
“Oui, déjà vu.” Said Painter. “They smurf zhe zame thing one by one.”
James and Grouchy just scoffed, without looking at each other. “[BOTH SCOFF]” And Grouchy walked towards Thomas’ dome to get away from James.
“[SIGH] Oh dear.” Sighed Thomas.
“This is going to smurf a very long day for those two to smurf up.” Said Papa, and he too let out sigh. “[SIGH]”
The Engines and the Smurfs also let out some sighs. “[All sighs]”
Now that all the Smurfs are fully awake, they manage to put the blanket back inside Thomas’ cab.
“So Papa Smurf,” Thomas said to the village leader, “How soon are you and your Smurfs will be preparing to leave?”
“Some how, tonight.” Said Papa, “We need some time to prepare oursmurfs.”
“Well, then.” Thomas puffed, “You all are in for a real surprise.”
“Ooh, I love surprises. [Jokey chuckling]” Jokey chuckled, “What it is?”
“Today,” Said Gordon, “You Smurfs are going to watch us Engines working around the island.”
“What? You’re your joking, right?” Said Jokey puzzlingly.
“No, we‘re not.” Thomas said honestly. “That’s the surprise.”
“Work? Ohhh.” Moaned Snappy.
“Well, I think it’s a smurfy idea.” Said Papa positively. “And in case you don’t know, Thomas. We Smurfs do too smurf around our village.”
“Whoa, talk about having things in common.” Thomas chuckled. “And you Smurfs like to keep each other busy, don’t you?”
“Yes, that too.” Papa giggled. “Don’t we my little Smurfs?”
“Yes, Papa Smurf.” The Smurfs agreed.
“Well, we Engines do, too.” Said Thomas. “Don’t we my friends?”
“Of course, Thomas.” The Engines agreed.
“[SIGH] Alright.” Snappy groaned, “Let’s smurf on with it.”
“Well not just yet, Snappy.” Chuckled Edward.
“We have to get our job assignments first.” Added Toby.
“From who?” Asked Handy.
“From our railway controller.” Answered Percy.
“Uh, controller?” Confuse Clumsy.
“Clumsy, Clumsy, Clumsy.” Moan Brainy, “It means someone who’s in charge.”
“Oh. Sorry.” Said Clumsy, “Guess I smurfgot, A-huck. ‘Cause the only words I smurf is “boss“ and “leader”.”
“Well anyway, is your controller bossy?” Brainy asked.
“And pushy?” Snappy added.
“No, not at all.” Said Thomas truthfully.
“He’s a very gentle and kind person.” Emily answered.
“But he does get cross whenever we cause confusion and delay.” Explained Henry.
“Does it happen to you, Smurfs?” Gordon asked.
“Yes, all the time.” Said Papa, “But, we Smurfs always manage to smurf the problem. Right my little Smurfs?”
The Smurfs agreed and nodded their heads.
“Well, we Engines do that, too. Right, my friends.” Thomas puffed.
The Engines agreed and spin their eyes around.
“Also,” Edward replied, “Whenever we Engines do a job well done, our controller tells us that we’re really useful Engines.”
“Are your Smurfs really useful, Papa Smurf?” Asked Henry.
“Well, some are.” Said Papa, “But my little Smurfs are really useful from my smurfy heart.”
“Well next time,” Percy whistled, “You should tell your Smurfs that they’re really useful Smurfs.”
“Thanks, Percy.” Papa said thankfully, “I should smurf that for now on.”
“I’m not useful.” Lazy groaned, “I always smurf up sleeping.”
“And I always trip.” Said Clumsy shamefully.
“But the most important thing of all,” Thomas puffed, “Is that you Smurfs will try harder and do your best.”
“Thomas is right, you two.” Said Papa, “And that is the most important quote of all time.”
“And I think so, too.” Agreed Brainy.
Clumsy and Lazy smiled and felt very pleased.
Just then, The Engines and the Smurfs heard a noise. “[Sound of a car approaching]” There, they can see a little blue car rolling towards the sheds. Then it came to a complete stop. “[Car stops]”
“Hey, look!” Handy pointed, “Another contraption that looks just like one of my inventions; the smurfmobile.”
“But in this time period.” Thomas puffed, “It’s called a motor coach.”
“An automobile.” Edward added.
“Or in other words, a car.” Put in Gordon.
“Ooh.” Said the Smurfs.
And this time, Grouchy said nothing.
Suddenly, the door from the little blue car opened, and out came a short person. He was wearing a pair of gray trousers, a dress shirt, a black coat, and a black top hat. And indeed, that short person is Sir Topham Hatt, also known as, the Fat Controller.
The Smurfs are amazed. “Ooh.” They said.
“Is he your controller?” Asked Brainy.
“He sure is.” Answered Thomas.
“Uh, what’s his name?” Clumsy asked.
“His name is Sir Topham Hatt.” Edward Answered.
“But everyone calls him, the Fat Controller.” Added Henry.
“No wonder. [Jokey giggling]” Giggle Jokey, “He is fat.”
“He’s not that fat, Jokey.” Corrected Gordon.
“He’s just stout.” Said Percy.
“And sometimes.” Reply Toby, “Everyone calls him, the stout gentleman.”
“But,” Emily puffed, “We Engines only address to him as, “sir”.”
“Oh, really.” Said Brainy as he has a sneaky look on his face. “Maybe…”
“DON’T EVEN SMURF ABOUT IT, BRAINY!” The Smurfs hissed.
Brainy sheepishly giggled, “Hehehe, well, I still think…”
“NO IT’S NOT!” Said the Smurfs, already knowing what Brainy is going to say.
“Oh, smurfs.” Groaned Brainy.
The Engines couldn’t help but laugh. “[Engines laughing]”
Just then, the Fat Controller began to walk towards the Engines.
“Shh. Here he comes.” Reply Thomas to his friends.
“Uh oh!” Gasp Percy, “We can’t let him see the Smurfs!”
“Don’t worry, Percy.” Papa replied, “Last night, while everybody is asleep, I smurf my magic sack to smurf us Smurfs invisible to people.”
“Magic?!” Gasp the Engines.
“You didn’t us that you Smurfs are also magical creatures!” Thomas puff stunningly.
“Well, now you all know.” Papa chuckled. “And I’m not only the leader of the Smurfs, I’m also… a wizard.”
“Whoo.” Amazed the Engines.
“Hmph.” Said James.
“But, Papa Smurf.” Said Brainy, “I though you only need it in case of a real emergency.”
“I know what I smurf, Brainy.” Reply Papa, “But this is more like “Smurfs undercover".”
“Oh.” Said Brainy understandingly, “Well, I think it’s smurfy with me.”
“And us, too.” Said the Smurfs.
“Alright, then.” Thomas puffed, “Here comes our job assignments.”
The Fat Controller stopped and greeted his Engines. “Good morning.” He boomed.
“Good morning, sir.” Said the Engines.
But James just moan. “[James moaning] Mmm.”
“Today is another busy day.” Said the Fat Controller, “And I expect you all to do a well done job.”
“Oh, we will, sir.” Said the Engines.
“Good.” The Fat Controller settled, “Now, here are your job assignments for today.”
“Gordon,” Reply the Fat Controller, “Your job as usual, is pulling the express.”
“Yes, sir.” Gordon puffed grandly. Pulling the express is Gordon’s all time favorite job. It makes him feel important.
“Henry,” The Fat Controller continued, “You will be taking logs from the forest and take them to the lumber mill.”
“Right away, sir.” Whistled Henry. Henry likes doing that job, he gets to go to his all time favorite place, the Sodor Forest.
“Percy, you will be pulling the post train.” Said the Fat Controller.
“Oh, thank you, sir.” Peeped Percy. Pulling the post train is Percy’s all time favorite job.
“Thomas,” Continued the Fat Controller, “You and Emily will be taking visitors from Knapford Station and give them a tour around the island.”
“Yes, sir.” Thomas puffed.
“Right away, sir.” Said Emily.
Thomas and Emily loves giving tours to the visitors, it makes them feel special.
“Toby, you will be taking fruits and vegetables from Farmer McColl’s and take them to the market.” The Fat Controller replied.
“Yes, sir.” Rang Toby. Toby likes that job, and Farmer McColl’s farm is his all time favorite place.
“Edward,” The Fat Controller boomed, “As usual, your job is shunting trucks at Wellsworth Station.”
“Right away, sir.” Tooted Edward. Edward loves doing that job, it’s his favorite. And he’s also stationed there as a bank engine in case anyone needs pushing up to Gordon’s hill.
“And James,” Reply the Fat Controller.
“Yes?” Said James, he was hoping for a really important job.
“Your job will be pulling a slow goods train.” Said the Fat Controller. “It‘s at Brendam Docks.”
“A SLOW GOODS?!” James shouted, “BOTHER!” He was outraged. The job of pulling a slow goods train is not his favorite at all, he hates it. And it’s not really important to him.
Now James has to think of way to avoid it. But, he chose the wrong one.
“No thank you, sir!” James said negatively, “Get some other Engine to do that dirty work, ‘cause I refuse!”
The Fat Controller was cross. He doesn’t like having his Engines not following orders.
So the Fat Controller spoke severly to James. “You will do as you were told, or else!” He boomed crossly.
“[MOAN] Yes, sir.” Said James moaningly, and he knows what the “or else!” part is.
“Now, that will be all for today.” Said the Fat Controller, “ And I’ll see you all tonight. Till then, good day.”
“Cheerio, sir.” The Engines whistled.
But James said nothing.
The Engines and the Smurfs watched as the Fat Controller got in his little blue car, and drove away. “[Sound of a car leaving]”
Suddenly, after the Fat Controller left, James burst out his rage of anger!
“OOOOOH, I HATE PULLING SLOW GOODS TRAINS!” Shouted James, “I HATE IT! I HATE IT! I HATE IT!”
That made the Engines and the Smurfs jump.
“Huh?” Said Grouchy surprisingly.
James’ rage of anger had caught Grouchy’s attention, and he’s starting to feel concern. So slowly, he poke himself from Thomas’ dome, and began to listen to the commotion. But, he’s keeping himself well out-of-motion so his fellow Smurfs won’t sense him.
James angrily hiss steam and blew his whistle loudly. “[Steam hissing] [PEEP! PEEP! PEEP!]”
Baby Smurf was startled and began to cry. “WAH! WAH! WAH!” He weeped.
“Oh dear!” Said Smurfette upsettingly.
“Oh, don’t cry Baby Smurf.” Wheesh Emily.
Percy had an idea. “Yoo-hoo! Baby Smurf.” He called to the smallest Smurf, “Look at me. I’m making silly faces.”
Baby Smurf watched as Percy cheered him up by making silly faces.
Percy crossed his eyes. Then he spun them around and blew his whistle. “[PEEP! PEEP! PEEP!]”
At last, Baby Smurf felt better and thinks that Percy is really funny indeed. “[Baby Smurf clapping and giggling]”
“There, that’s better.” Said Percy happily.
“Oh, thank you, Percy.” Said Smurfette thankfully, “That was really thoughtful of you.”
“You’re welcome.” Said Percy.
Smurfette glared furiously at James. “Now that’s just unsmurfy!” She snarled.
But James didn’t care and he kept on raging his anger.
Just then, the Engines found that James’ raging anger is funny and they began to tease him. But Thomas and Edward actually felt sorry for James.
“I think the reason why the Fat Controller has givin’ you that job,” Gordon chuckled, “Is because he knows that it’s your favorite.”
“RUBBISH!” Shouted James.
“I think you Smurfs have to excuse James.” Said Henry, “He’s having his loose tempers that puffs him up all the time.”
“I DO NOT LOOSE MY TEMPER ALL THE TIME!” Roared James.
“[Singing] Yes you do-ooh.” Giggled Percy, “And your still doing it.”
“PAH!” Said James.
“Temper, temper.” Laugh Emily.
“Don’t blow your dome off.” Chuckle Toby.
“CUT IT OUT!” Yelled James.
Good thing that Thomas and Edward didn’t join in. They are very wise, and they’re still felt sorry for James. And they really know how the #5 engine feels.
But to the Smurfs, they don’t understand the teasing ways from the Engines.
“Do you smurf any of this?” Whisper Hefty to Jokey.
“Not a smurf.” Replied Jokey.
“But it’s best that you Smurfs don’t.” Murmured Thomas quietly, “This is really a bad situation right now.”
“Thomas is right, my little Smurfs.” Papa agreed, “So don’t smurf into any conclusions.”
“Alright, Papa Smurf.” Said the Smurfs. They really don’t want to join in anyway.
But, Grouchy is still listening, and still keeping himself quiet.
Just then, the Engines kept on teasing James.
“You should get chuffin’, James.” Gordon laughed, “I think I can hear the trucks calling you.”
“Yes.” Henry giggled, “They’re saying, “James, where are you? Your favorite job is ready to go!”.”
“”We want our favorite Engine to pull us!” They will say.” Chuckled Percy.
“”We want to go! We want to go!” They’ll also say.” Tease Emily and Toby.
James’ face went redder than the stop signal and have had enough. He doesn’t want to hear more of his friends teasing him.
So James said one last thing and shouted. “DIRTY TRUCKS FROM DIRTY SIDINGS! LACGH!!” And with an angry hiss of steam, James fumed away. And he made two loud noises as he crosses the turntable. “[BANG! BANG!]”
“WHOA!” Cried the Engines and the Smurfs, and it made them jump.
“WAH! WAH! WAH!” Wailed Baby Smurf, which the loud noises startled him.
“There, there, Baby Smurf.” Said Smurfette as she tries to cheer the infant Smurfling up.
But Emily had an idea. “Here, Baby Smurf.” She puffed, “Listen to the smoothing sounds of my whistle.” And she give Baby Smurf three long smoothing toots. “[PEEEEP… PEEEEP… PEEEEP!]”
And again, Baby Smurf felt better after hearing the smoothing sound of Emily‘s whistle. “[Baby Smurf cooing happily]”
“Oh, thank you, Emily.” Said Smurfette grandly, “That was yet again really thoughful of you.”
“It was nothing.” Said Emily.
Smurfette again glared furious at the distance where James had puffed away. “Now that’s just extremely usmurfy!” She hissed.
“Whoa, I’ve had never smurf anyone with such much anger before.” Said Hefty amazingly.
“Yes. Not even from Grouchy.” Added Brainy.
Grouchy resended Brainy’s comment, but he has to admit, he had never seen anyone who has such anger before than him. Now he’s starting to have feelings for James. But, he still needs more information on the mid-size red tender engine. So he kept on listening and stayed out-of-motion.
“Gee, Thomas.” Said Vanity to the #1 engine, “What has smurfin’ into James?”
“Ohh, it’s the job that the Fat Controller has givin’ him.” Thomas sighed.
“And what’s that job again?” Wondered Handy.
“It was… a slow goods train.” Said Thomas.
“Well, what’s a slow goods train?” Asked Greedy.
“A slow goods is a long and usually heavy train that stops at every station to pick up and set down trucks.” Thomas answered.
“And what’s a station?” Sassette asked.
“A stopping place for trains or other land conveyances,” Answered Thomas, “For the transfer of goods and passengers.”
“Oh.” Said the Smurfs understandingly.
“And we Smurfs know what a passenger is,” Brainy said knowingly, “It’s a person traveling in a moving contraption, or other conveyances, right?”
“That’s right.” Thomas tooted, “You sure are very clever and smart, Brainy.”
“That’s my name and what I smurf.” Said Brainy poundly.
“Ohhh.” Moan the Smurfs.
Papa and Grandpa couldn’t help but giggle. “[Elders giggling]”
Suddenly, Handy remembered something that he told Thomas before.
“Thomas?” Asked Handy.
“Yes, Handy?” Thomas answered.
“Yesterday, I know you didn’t feel like smurfing my question.” Said Handy doubtfully, “But, are you in the mood to explain what trucks are to us?”
“Well, I guess it’s the right time to explain it.” Thomas said depressingly. “And trust me, your not gonna like it.”
“Why?” Said Handy puzzlingly, “Is it bad?”
“Yes.” Thomas began, “Well first of all, trucks are rolling stock like coaches.”
“But they don’t carry passengers.” Gordon puffed.
“They carry and transport goods and stuff.” Added Henry.
“So, what’s bad about trucks?” Handy wondered.
“Well,” Wheeshed Thomas, “This one is something that you Smurfs are not gonna like.”
“You see,” Thomas began again, “Trucks are silly and noisy.”
“They talk a lot and don’t attend to what they are doing.” Gordon fumed.
“And, we’re sorry to say,” Henry huffed upsettingly, “They play tricks on an Engine who is not used to them.”
“Were their tricks funny?” Jokey giggled.
“No, Jokey, their tricks are not funny!” Said Emily severely.
“They are in fact, troublesome!” Hiss Toby.
“And that is why we Engines call them, “troublesome trucks”!” Said Edward crossly.
“Gee, kinda like Jokey’s same old troublesome trick.” Brainy said annoyingly as he turn to Jokey.
“There’s nothing troublesome about it!” Jokey exploded, “It’s still my best trick, and I’ll never gonna stop or smurf tired of it!”
“We’ll smurf about that.” Sniff Brainy quietly. “Once we get home that is.”
“So,” Hefty replied, “What kind of troublesome tricks that the trucks smurf to you Engines?”
“Oooh, dreadful ones.” Shivered Percy.
“Which are, collisions.” Hiss Gordon.
“Derailments.” Put in Emily.
“And runaways.” Finised Henry.
The Smurfs were shocked!
“Ohh! Those are dreadful!” Cried Smurfette.
“And you Engines are right!” Jokey squealed, “Those tricks are not funny, not funny at all!”
“Ooh.” Shiver Handy, “Now I’m getting the unsmurfy shivers.”
“Now you Smurfs see why I didn’t tell you that yesterday.” Said Thomas upsettingly.
“Yes.” Papa agreed, “And we undersmurf now.”
“Now, there’s one thing we need to smurf.” Brainy replied.
“What smurf James into hating smurfing that job that he doesn’t like?” Said Vanity.
“Well,” Thomas puffed, “A long time ago, James had not one, but two accidents that involves the job that he truly hates. And he has been ever since.”
“Whoa.” Said the Smurfs terrifingly.
“In fact,” Reply Thomas, “I’m gonna tell you Smurfs a story about James and his life history. Would you all like to hear it?”
“But what about your job?” Concern Snappy.
“Don’t worry.” Said Thomas, “I got some time.”
“Well, in that case, yes, we would love to.” Snappy said grandly. “Right, Smurfs?”
“Yes, please.” Said the Smurfs.
“Well alright then.” Puff Thomas, “I’ll tell it.”
“You do that, Thomas.” Gordon pooped.
“While the rest of us go do our jobs.” Added Henry.
“We’ll see you Smurfs later.” Peeped Percy.
“Smurf you later Engines.” Said the Smurfs.
“Oh, and Emily.” Thomas said to mid-size emerald tender engine, “Can you do me a favor? Pick up Annie and Clarabel, and take them to Knapford Station?”
“Of course, Thomas.” Said Emily politely, “And I’ll meet you there.”
So one by one, the Engines puffed out of their sheds, and set off to do their jobs.
But Edward decided to stay and keep the Smurfs more company.
Handy notice it. “Are you smurfing to your job, Edward?” He said puzzlingly.
“Don’t worry, Handy.” Edward chuckled, “I got some time too. And I want to keep you Smurfs more company.”
“Ooh, that’s smurfy, Edward.” Said Smurfette grandly.
Edward just smiled.
Just then, Thomas had an idea. “Edward,” He called to the #2 engine, “Maybe you should tell the story to the Smurfs.”
Edward was pleased, “Why thank you, Thomas.” He said kindly, “I be honor to.”
The Smurfs turn to Edward as he began.
“Now,” Edward spoke up, “It all started, at least… five years ago.”
“You mean 1950?” Brainy guessed.
“Yes.” Said Edward, “And at that time, the island is getting all puffed up with too much work. So the Fat Controller had purchased a fifth Engine. And you all can guess who the Engine is.”
“James?” Guessed Snappy and Sassette.
“Right.” Giggled Edward. “And on his first day, the Fat Controller has givin’ James his first job. And you all can also guess what job it is.”
“A slow goods train?” Handy and Hefty guessed.
“That’s right.” Edward tooted, and he began to start. “Now, one day, James was working on his first day. Thomas was in the yard busy shunting trucks…” And so, Edward started telling the Smurfs the story about James and his life history, while Thomas stands by listening.
And little that Thomas, Edward, and the Smurfs didn’t know, is that Grouchy is listening to the story too. He still wants to found out more about James. And he’s starting to think that the #5 engine is the kind of someone who has the same feelings as him. So Grouchy carefully keeps his body still as he listens to Edward’s story about James.
(Amtrak Smurf):[Stop! Before you continue reading, here are the two Season 1 video clips of Thomas & Friends, featuring James and two of his accidents. The stories are narrated by(I think you know him or don’t!) former Beatles member, Ringo Starr. But, Edward will be the one telling the stories by using Ringo’s voice. Also, James’ secret was revealed on the second clip, so that part will be ignored by Edward as he tells the story to the Smurfs.]
Here they are:
Thomas And The Breakdown Train
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xJ2frQBqQ8
Dirty Objects
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRlJNDnuRWc
[Now you may continue.(After or if you watched the clips.)]
“…and so,” Edward puffed as he finishes, “Ever since those two dreadful accidents, James has puffed, and “smurfed” up a big hatred of pulling slow goods trains. Which he is now.”
“Whoa.” The Smurfs remarked. Even Grouchy was secretly amazed.
“Gosh.” Said Clumsy.
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