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Topic: "The Smurfs Meets Thomas & Friends", A fictional story from my dreams.
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Squeaky Smurf
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posted 08-04-2008 12:23 PM
It's such a great idea, the beginning of a nice friendship between Grouchy and the hot-tempered James! There's a proverb(not by Brainy Smurf, but from my country...)which says that two strong-minded people never get along well, but in my opinion these two guys have everything to be an exception, who knows?
Oh, and before I forget, Amtrak : yes, I read all the other chapters and the part I liked most was the Smurfs calling on Thomas and appearing when he was already getting disheartened.
Many thanks for welcoming to your train!
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Amtrak Smurf
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posted 08-05-2008 12:30 AM
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Originally posted by Squeaky Smurf:
It's such a great idea, the beginning of a nice friendship between Grouchy and the hot-tempered James! There's a proverb(not by Brainy Smurf, but from my country...)which says that two strong-minded people never get along well, but in my opinion these two guys have everything to be an exception, who knows?
Oh, and before I forget, Amtrak : yes, I read all the other chapters and the part I liked most was the Smurfs calling on Thomas and appearing when he was already getting disheartened.
Many thanks for welcoming to your train!
Nice paragraph, Squeaky Smurf. And I'm glad you liked my Acela Express Avatar.
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Amtrak Smurf
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posted 08-06-2008 03:32 PM
Now, I need Cool Smurf and Marianamersmurf to do this assignment. And the question is... WHERE ARE YOU TWO?!!
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Marianamersmurf
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posted 08-07-2008 07:35 PM
Here's my thought on the newly formed friendship between Grouchy and James. I find that it fits into to the story perfectly. The way you thought of how to end the conflict between the two characters couldn't have been better. I think you put out a good solid conclusion to the problem. I liked how you used examples from the Smurfs cartoon in your story for the part when Papa Smurf tells James about when Grouchy demostrated he has a soft side.
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Amtrak Smurf
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posted 08-08-2008 08:17 AM
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Originally posted by Marianamersmurf:
Here's my thought on the newly formed friendship between Grouchy and James. I find that it fits into to the story perfectly. The way you thought of how to end the conflict between the two characters couldn't have been better. I think you put out a good solid conclusion to the problem. I liked how you used examples from the Smurfs cartoon in your story for the part when Papa Smurf tells James about when Grouchy demostrated he has a soft side.
Sheesh, it's about time. Super paragragh, Marianamersmurf. And one more thing, you forgot to answer my quiz.
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Marianamersmurf
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posted 08-08-2008 02:11 PM
Oh, yeah. The answer to your quiz is When There was you and Me.
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Amtrak Smurf
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posted 08-08-2008 11:24 PM
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Originally posted by Marianamersmurf:
Oh, yeah. The answer to your quiz is When There was you and Me.
Correction, When there was ME and YOU. ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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Cool Smurf
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posted 08-09-2008 09:10 AM
I think that's really great that James and Grouchy solved their problems and started becoming friends. If they have another disagreement again, hopefully they'll be able to discuss their problems without giving each other trouble.
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Amtrak Smurf
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posted 08-10-2008 12:39 AM
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Originally posted by Cool Smurf:
I think that's really great that James and Grouchy solved their problems and started becoming friends. If they have another disagreement again, hopefully they'll be able to discuss their problems without giving each other trouble.
What's this, only two sentences?! Come on, Cool Smurf! You know better than that! ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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Amtrak Smurf
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posted 08-11-2008 12:49 AM
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Originally posted by Raven Child:
Well, I finally caught up...I loved the chapters and the relationships between the characters. Even though I never really seen any episodes of Thomas the Train I thought you are doing a good job crossing them over with the smurfs.
Well, I'm off to work more on my own fanfics and especially my website.
Stay Smurfy.
Thanks, R. C. Glad you enjoyed the clips. And please get some time to work on my special page.
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Amtrak Smurf
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posted 08-18-2008 12:02 PM
Thanks, Papa Smurf! ![[Happy Smurf]](graemlins/Happy_Smurf.gif)
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posted 08-18-2008 05:09 PM
PEEP! PEEP! PEEP! This was good. You did a good job with the friendship between James and Grouchy. It was nice to see that Grouchy had enough courage to be the first to apologize. I thought you expressed the nervousness that the two were feeling very well. This was well thought out and I liked the build-up. Thanks for sharing, Amatrak!
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posted 08-18-2008 07:49 PM
Thank you, Sassette!
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posted 08-22-2008 07:52 AM
Chapter 11 is coming right up, and this one is really long. So find some more time to read it.
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Amtrak Smurf
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posted 08-23-2008 10:06 AM
Chapter 11: Spending Final Moments (Grouchy And James’ Best Smurfy Time)
Last time, things lead up to a disaster, but at the end, a touching moment. Now, you all know that the Engine in trouble is none other than James. Why? He lost his temper and gave the troublesome trucks the biggest bump, and they got back at James by pushing him and causing a runaway. And this had lead to a derailment and James’ third accident that involves the job that he really and truly hates, which is a slow goods train. During the accident, the Smurfs had met another one of Thomas’ friends, Molly. The two Engines and the Smurfs were horrified and sad for seeing the whole thing, but Grouchy was mostly the one who is very heartsore for James. Thomas and Molly couldn’t find some ways to get James back on the rails, but luckily, Papa came to the rescue, and by using magic, the wizard Smurf managed to get James back on the rails. Then suddenly, as Grouchy was about to apologize to James, the #5 engine yelled and blamed him for causing his third major accident to happen. But, Brainy and Papa told James to explain on how his unsmurfy day went and what caused his accident to happen. But still, after telling the whole story, James still blames on Grouchy, and he called the not-so-grouchy Smurf the longest insult than ever. And this had lead Grouchy to feeling heartsore and crying his eyes out in a hurt-feeling emotion. After seeing the emotions from the two, Papa had started his conversation with James, telling him that Grouchy does indeed have a positive side of himself, of which he expresses it quite often. At first, James didn’t believed it, but Papa proved it by telling James the story about Grouchy and his life history, of which the #5 engine accepts. And after he finished, James was surprised and couldn’t believe it, and he also felt guilty and sad for what he had done to Grouchy. After Papa had settled things, the wizard Smurf went to Grouchy and told him that James is ready for the former bad-tempered Smurf’s apology. And with some encouragement and support from Thomas, Molly, and the Smurfs, the two accepted their apologies and became good new friends! And to celebrate their new formed friendship, James asked Papa if Grouchy can come along with him, and the village leader approved it.(And Baby Smurf also wants to come along with them too!) And after that touching moment, Thomas showed the Smurfs more of the sights on Sodor, and now it had came to an end. Now, while Thomas and the Smurfs are heading back to Tidmouth Sheds, Grouchy and James are now starting their best quality time together. But what will they do you all asked? Well, let’s puff and smurf out now shall we?! But first, let’s go to Thomas and the Smurfs.
After finishing his job on giving the visitors(and the Smurfs) the tour on the Island of Sodor, Thomas arrived at Knapford Station to drop the visitors off.
The visitors thanked Thomas for giving them the tour of the island. And Thomas was very pleased.
“Come and visit the Island of Sodor next time and soon.” Thomas tooted to the visitors, “And come by here as long as you all like, too.” And with two toots, “[PEEP! PEEP!]” Thomas chuffed away to Knapford Yards.
When Thomas arrived at Knapford Yards, he dropped off and uncoupled Annie and Clarabel.
“Alright, my coaches.” Thomas puffed, “It’s time to say good-bye to the Smurfs.”
“Yes, Thomas.” Said the coaches, “Smurfs, it was wonderful to meet you all.”
“And it’s smurfy to smurf you two, also.” Said Smurfette happily.
“Well then, good-bye Smurfs.” Chimed Annie and Clarabel, “And good luck finding your way home.”
“Good-bye, Annie. Good-bye, Clarabel.” Said the Smurfs, “And thank you.”
And with a wheesh of steam, Thomas huffed off to Tidmouth Sheds.
When Thomas arrived at the sheds, all of his friends are already there, except indeed James. The little blue tank engine puffed on to the turntable, spun himself around, reversed back, and parked himself between Percy and the empty space of which is for James.
“Welcome back again, Thomas.” Peeped Percy.
“And right on time, too.” Chirped Emily.
“But where’s James?” Wondered Edward.
“Ohh, he’s still out there.” Said Thomas.
“But where?” Ranged Toby.
“Everywhere around the island!” Tooted Thomas excitedly.
“Enjoying his best smurfy time ever with a very special and new friend.” Said Papa grandly.
“Ooh, who’s the special and new friend?” Henry puffed eagerly.
But then, Gordon notice something. He could see that as he counted the Smurfs, only 15 are presented.
Gordon was puzzled. “Umm, Papa Smurf?” He replied to the elder Smurf, “I noticed that there’s only 15 of you all, and 2 are missing.”
“Well, Gordon.” Papa said to big blue tender engine, “The first missing one is Baby Smurf. But the other one is the special and new friend that he’s also with him and James.”
“Well come on!” Boomed Gordon impatiently, “Who is he?!”
“Here’s a hint.” Giggled Thomas, “Recount the Smurfs that are here with us.”
So the Engines recounted and identified the Smurfs. And even their personalities.
“Hmm.” Pondered the Engines.
“Well, some of the Smurfs are here.” Puffed Henry.
“And Baby Smurfs’ with James.” Added Toby.
“But who’s the another one with James also?” Put in Percy.
And again, the Engines felt clueless.
But suddenly, Edward loudly blew his whistle. “[PEEP-PEEP-PEEP!] Bouncing buffers! I know who‘s the mysterious Smurf is!” He shouted.
“What?!” Whistled the Engines.
“Don’t you all see?!” Chuffed Edward, “I realized that the Smurfs are always smiling! But, there’s one Smurf that doesn’t always smile!”
“[GASP] No!” Shrieked Emily, “It can’t be!”
“Impossible!” Henry tooted.
“Unbelievable!” Boomed Gordon.
“Yes!” Whistled Thomas joyfully, “James’ special and new friend is the one and only…!”
“GROUCHY SMURF!” Said the Engines in unison.
“But how could this be?!” Steamed Toby.
“We thought they don’t like each other!” Percy puffed.
“Well, my friends.” Thomas said happily, “I’ll explain everything, from the way beginning.”
So Thomas started telling his friends all about James and Grouchy. He told them everything, from the mid-size red tender engine’s third major accident, the now very-happy Smurf’s change of heart, to their newly formed friendship.
At first, the Engines were shocked to hear about James’ third major accident, but they are very happy to hear that the #5 engine and the former bad-tempered Smurf had settled their feelings and became good new friends.
“Oh, I’m indeed very happy for them.” Tooted Emily.
“What a touching moment.” Ranged Toby.
“Who knew that Grouchy does have a heart of gold after all.” Peeped Percy.
“And I knew it all along that something good for James had just came around the bend.” Said Edward happily, “And it just did.”
“But we’re very shocked to hear about James’ third major accident that involves the job that he really and truly hates.” Henry puffed, “And some of us felt guilty for teasing him. And we’re really sorry for him, too.”
“Well, you should smurf him that when he gets home.” Said Papa wisely.
“And I agree.” Said Edward.
“Me too.” Put in Thomas.
“But still fancy for James for letting his trucks runaway.” Sniffed Gordon.
“Gordon!” Snapped the Engines.
“Well it’s true!” Said Gordon seriously, but he felt outnumbered. “Oh, bother!”
And the Smurfs couldn’t help but giggle. “[Smurfs giggling]”
“So Papa Smurf,” Thomas said to the village leader, “How will you and your Smurfs are gonna get back to your time period?”
“With these, Thomas.” Said Papa as he pointed to Grandpa.
Grandpa reached into his very long beard and pulled out a sack. Then he handed the sack to Papa.
Papa then turned to Thomas and his friends. He reached into the sack, and pulled out the time crystals and showed it to the Engines.
The Engines are amazed.
“Whoo, pretty!” Said Percy amazingly, “But, what are those?”
“They’re crystals, Percy.” Described Edward.
“Oh, but not just ordinary crystals.” Replied Grandpa.
“They’re time crystals!” Said Snappy and Sassette.
“Oh, so those are the time crystals!” Tooted Thomas.
“And that’s how you Smurfs time-travel.” Chirped Emily.
“And it would exciting for us Engines to time-travel.” Henry chuffed.
“And that would be an adventure.” Toby wheeshed.
“But we can’t just leave the island.” Said Gordon truthfully, “We’re the Fat Controller’s best Engines. And not to mention guarantee connections, too.”
And the Engines had to agree, and they know that Gordon is right.
“Alright now.” Papa spoke up, “I’ll start assembling the crystals. And in the meantime, why don’t you Engines and Smurfs have some more time together while I work.”
“Of course, Papa Smurf.” Said the Engines.
“Yes, Papa Smurfs.” Said the Smurfs.
“And Papa Smurf,” Replied Brainy, “Can I puh-lease help you this time? Smurfy please?” He begged.
But Papa doesn’t really want Brainy to help. So he had an idea. “I know what you should smurf, Brainy.” He said, “Why don’t you smurf your quotations to the Engines?”
“Ooh, smurfy idea.” Said Brainy, “Now why I haven’t smurf of that in the first place? Oh well.” And he went off to talk to the Engines.
“Well, at least that’ll smurf him busy.” Sighed Papa. “But I can’t wait to see how the Engines will react when Brainy smurfs out his quotations to them, and I can imagine.” He said cheekily, and he had to giggle but quietly. “[Papa giggling quietly]”
And so, Papa had started working on assembling the time crystals while his little Smurfs are starting to have their long and final moments with the Engines before their departure. Although, the Engines and the Smurfs have something else in their minds. They’re thinking about Grouchy and James, and their best quality time together. But they’re imagining it right now.
At long last, at the end of the line at the eastern part of the island, James has finally finished his job of pulling his slow goods train, and he was glad that his dirty and most hated job is over. Grouchy was also very glad that James’ dirty job is over too.
And indeed, the troublesome trucks did behave well along the way, and they did not play one single trick on James.
“Thank goodness to bad and “unsmurfy” rubbish!” Cheered James.
“You can smurf that again, James!” Grouchy cheered also. “Right, Baby?”
“Gaa!” Cooed Baby Smurf.
Along the way, Grouchy had taught James the smurf language, and the #5 engine is already getting good at it just like Thomas and the other Engines at Tidmouth Sheds.
“Now,” Grouchy replied, “Should we start our best smurfy time together?”
“But first, UGH!” Disgusted James, “Just look at me! All that grime from the trucks made my red coat all dirty! And I still have some dirt on my left side during my accident!” He complained.
“UGH! I just HATE smurfing that!” Agreed Grouchy, “And I may not be Vanity, but you’re not smurfy to be seen! Isn’t that right, Baby?”
“Yech!” Agreed Baby Smurf.
“Well not to worry, my new little blue friend!” James puffed cheerfully, “All I need is a nice and splendid wash down!”
“Phew, now that’s a relief!” Said Grouchy. “So what are we smurfing around here for?! Let’s smurf you all cleaned up, now!”
“You puff it, Grouchy!” Whistled James, and with a happy wheesh of steam, he chuffed off quickly to the Washdown.
When James got to the Washdown, he was in no time getting all rubbed and scrubbed. Grouchy and Baby Smurf got off of him so they won’t get themselves wet and soapy, and they watched as the washers soaked James from top to bottom and from front to back, and they even indeed brushed behind his buffers.
As James was enjoying himself being washed, he began to sing. “SHINY AND CLEAN, SHINY AND CLEAN, AND I’M THE ENGINE THAT LOVES TO BE SO KEEN!” He tuned joyfully.
“Whoo!” Amazed Grouchy and Baby Smurf.
“And smurfy rhyme!” Added Grouchy. “And I LOVE it!”
At last, James is all nice and clean once again. And the washers had just finished polishing some parts around the #5 engine.
Grouchy and Baby Smurf are very impressed, and they think that James looked very smart and indeed very splendid.
“Shiny and clean, shiny and clean!” Tooted James.
“Wow!” Said Grouchy impressively.
“Ooh!” Said Baby Smurf.
“Alright, I’m all done now!” James whistled to Grouchy and Baby Smurf.
“Smurfy!” Hollered Grouchy, and he and infant Smurfling jumped aboard James.
But just then, Spencer huffed right beside James, and he doesn’t care and like on what he’s seeing. “HA!” He snorted, “You may be the shinest Engine on the island, but I’m still the shinest one in the world!”
Grouchy and Baby Smurf are furious, and James was very cross!
“PUT A FUNNEL CORK IN IT, SPENCER!” James huffed crossly.
“And let me just smurf,” Grouchy said furiously, “[Clearing throat sound] I HATE YOU, SPENCER! AND YOUR BOASTFULNESS IS UNSMURFY!”
“Ahhhh!” Screamed Spencer, “A talking blue rodent, and it just insulted me! Oh, the humiliation, I’m outta here!” And with a jolt, the big silver tender engine chuffed cowardly and frightfully away.
“Well done, Grouchy!” Laughed James, “You sure taught that show-off a peep or two!”
“Well, what can I smurf,” Said Grouchy happily, “Being grouchy and negative is what I smurf, but not that much. Right, Baby?” He said to the littlest Smurf.
“Uh-huh.” Said Baby Smurf. “[Cooing]”
[Background song #5 plays]
“Now can we have our best smurfy time together, James?” Grouchy asked hopefully.
“Yes Grouchy, we may!” Answered James excitedly, “And we’ll started off by struting and “smurfing” along the rails!”
“All right!” Cheered Grouchy. “Are you ready, Baby?”
“Whee!” Said Baby Smurf cheerfully.
“I think that’s a yes!” Chuckled James, and with two toots, “[PEEP! PEEP!]” The mid-size red tender engine chuffed off along with the former negative Smurf and infant Smurfling to start their best quality time together.
[Song starts]
[Chorus]:
YOU GOTTA STRUT LIKE YOU MEAN IT
FREE YOUR MIND
IT’S NOT ENOUGH JUST TO DREAM IT
C’MON, C’MON, GET UP
WHEN YOU FEEL IT
IT’S YOUR CHANCE TO SHINE
STRUT LIKE YOU MEAN IT
C’MON, C’MON, C’MON
([Girl #1]: YEAH)
[Girl #1]:
OH HO, WHOA HO OH YEAH
POUNDING THE PAVEMENT
KICKING THROUGH THE STREETS
[Girl #2]:
TO WONDER LIKE PICASSO
IN THE BARCELONA HEAT
[Girl #3]:
PASSION IS THE FASHION
AND LIFE IS POETRY
[Girl #4]:
WELCOME TO ANOTHER WORLD
WHERE HEART CAN BEAT
OH, WHOA
[Music continues]
As James was chuffing along the main line, he and Grouchy are finally getting to know each other. And they started off by talking about the things they hate and the things they love.
Grouchy starts first. Although, James now knows that Grouchy does indeed have a positive side of himself, but the not-so-bad-tempered Smurf told the #5 engine the reason why he’s being always grouchy because he hates for his fellow Smurfs to know about it, and James completely understands. Grouchy also told James that he hates things that are unsmurfy to him, like perfect example; that horrid wizard, Gargamel. Now Grouchy told James that he loves things that are smurfy to him, like going swimming, his favorite activity. And he also told James that indeed he loves to help out, especially looking after Baby Smurf. And lastly, Grouchy told James that indeed he loves his fellow Smurfs, including Papa, Grandpa, Smurfette, the Smurflings, and of course ever loving Baby Smurf, of which he and Grouchy are very close.
James was impressed, and he finally knows everything from Grouchy.
Now it’s James’ turn. Although, Grouchy already knows one thing that James hates the most, which is indeed the job of pulling slow goods trains, and he told the now very-positive Smurf the reason why is because the mid-size red tender engine has to pick up and set down trucks from dirty sidings at every station time after time, and that makes James very cross. James also told Grouchy that he hates to wait while doing that job every time to let very important trains go by first, like the post train for example, and that makes James feeling very impatient. And that’s why James told Grouchy that he hates doing that job, and it’s not a very important one too. And it also did indeed had lead James to now three accidents involving the job that he really and truly hates. Now James told Grouchy that indeed he hates getting his red coat dirty, but the #5 engine also told the now very-happy Smurf that he loves to get himself all washed up and clean. And he also told Grouchy that he loves to brag about his vanity to his friends, but even though, his friends do get very annoyed from that. But, James told Grouchy that he expresses his vanity quite often only. And lastly, James told Grouchy that indeed he loves his friends, including his very close one, Edward. And Grouchy could tell, because both Edward and James are indeed the same size, but with different coats of paint and different wheel alignments. [Example: Edward’s wheels are in 4-4-0, and James’ wheels are in 2-6-0. Tender wheels do not count.]
Grouchy was impressed, and he finally knows everything from James.
And so, James kept on chuffing along the main line enjoying his best quatily time with Grouchy, and of course Baby Smurf.
[Song continues]
[Girl #4]:
YOU KNOW THE JOURNEY’S JUST BEGUN
[Chorus 2X]:
YOU GOTTA STRUT LIKE YOU MEAN IT
FREE YOUR MIND
IT’S NOT ENOUGH JUST TO DREAM IT
C’MON, C’MON, GET UP
WHEN YOU FEEL IT
IT’S YOUR CHANCE TO SHINE
STRUT LIKE YOU MEAN IT
C’MON, C’MON, C’MON
([Girl #1]: YEAH)
[Girl #1]:
OH HO, WHOA
[Music continues]
As James was now chuffing along the branch line, Grouchy decided to make it more exciting by singing the Smurf song, and he’s also teaching that to James. And when Grouchy sings, “LA, LA, LA-LA, LA, LA. LA, LA-LA, LA, LA.” James followed along by using his whistle. “[PEEP, PEEP, PEEP-PEEP, PEEP, PEEP! PEEP, PEEP-PEEP, PEEP, PEEP!]”
James had been racing on both the branch line and the main line along the countryside with Grouchy and Baby Smurf. He rattled over bridges, cluttered through tunnels, and dashed by some stations. And he even passed by some of the other Engines along the way.
Along the countryside, James had stopped by at an apple orchard, and he introduced Grouchy to one of the other non-rail contraptions, Trevor the Traction Engine. Trevor was very amazed, and he offered Grouchy a nice picked, shiny apple. James whistled good-bye to Trevor, “[PEEP! PEEP!]” And he puffed away. And Trevor responded back by whistling good-bye too. “[PEEP! PEEP!]”
Then along the countryside, James stopped by at the ice cream factory, and he offered Grouchy and Baby Smurf some ice cream. Grouchy told James that back at the Smurf village, they called the frozen treat; smurf cream. James couldn’t help but laugh, but he knows that it’s their own smurfy way of calling it.
And so, while Grouchy and Baby Smurf are having their “smurf cream”, James continued on along the countryside on the main line.
[Song continues]
[Girl #4]:
EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT
SOMETHING GOOD IS COMING ON!
[Chorus 2X]:
YOU GOTTA STRUT LIKE YOU MEAN IT
FREE YOUR MIND
IT’S NOT ENOUGH JUST TO DREAM IT
C’MON, C’MON, GET UP
WHEN YOU FEEL IT
IT’S YOUR CHANCE TO SHINE
STRUT LIKE YOU MEAN IT
C’MON, C’MON, C’MON
[Spanish boy from Spain]:
BIENVENIDAS, ESTO ES MI SUENO
(WELCOME, THIS IS MY DREAM)
[Chorus]:
C’MON, C’MON, GET UP!
[Spanish boy from Spain]:
SIGANME Y DESCUBRAN MI BARCELONA
(FOLLOW ME AND DISCOVER MY BARCELONA)
[Chorus]:
STRUT! C’MON, C’MON
[Spanish boy from Spain]:
BIENVENIDAS, ESTO ES MI SUENO
(WELCOME, THIS IS MY DREAM)
[Chorus]:
C’MON, C’MON
[Spanish boy from Spain]:
SIGANME Y DESCUBRAN MI BARCELONA
(FOLLOW ME AND DISCOVER MY BARCELONA)
[Chorus]:
STRUT! C’MON, C’MON
[Music continues]
As James was still chuffing through the countryside along the main line, Grouchy decided that he wants to do something else.
So Grouchy turned to James. “James?” He asked.
“What is it, Grouchy?” Answered James.
“We’ve been smurfing through the smurftryside quite enough.” Said Grouchy truthfully. “So, is there some kind of special and smurfy spot to smurf some more time together?”
“Hmm.” Pondered James, and he began to think.
Then suddenly, an idea had flown through James’ funnel. “I know just the perfect special and “smurfy” spot where we can spend some more time together!” He tooted excitedly.
“Ooh!” Replied Grouchy joyfully, “What is it?!”
“Wait and see!” Whistled James.
“Alright!” Said Grouchy. “And are you ready for it, Baby?”
“Eeee!” Cheered Baby Smurf.
And with his fire in his firebox flaming rapidly, James, along with Grouchy and Baby Smurf, chuffed off excitedly to the special and smurfy spot on the Island of Sodor.
[Song continues]
[Spanish boy from Spain]:
BIENVENIDAS, ESTO ES MI SUENO
(WELCOME, THIS IS MY DREAM)
BIENVENIDAS, A MI BARCELONA
(WELCOME, TO MY BARCELONA)
BARCELONA, OH SI
(BARCELONA, OH YES)
[Fading music and song stops]
“[PEEP! PEEP!]”
Back at Tidmouth Sheds, Papa is still assembling the time crystals, and it is indeed taking a long time to remember the right alignments. And Grandpa is watching at the other Smurfs as they are having their conversations with the Engines.
Hefty was talking to Gordon, and they’re talking about on being the strongest and the best. And yes, Hefty talked to Gordon about Tuffy, and the muscular Smurf told the #4 engine that the wannabe Smurf is not like Gordon at all. And Gordon told Hefty this answer(and the same one from Edward), the toughness style is not allowed on the Island of Sodor, and it’s the Fat Controller’s rule. And Hefty was very glad to hear that.
Painter and Sassette are talking to Henry on more about Nat and Tracker. And the artist Smurf and jumpy Smurfling also talked to the #3 engine on more about their nature-loving activities and as well as Henry’s also.
Jokey was talking to Percy about on being the cheekiest and the funniest. And the prankster Smurf also talked to the #6 engine about more on Harmony, including of having something very loud.
Lazy was talking to Thomas about more on Dreamy, and the fantasy Smurf’s never-ending adventures, And including on being a daydreamer from both the #1 engine and the believer Smurf.
Wild and Smoggle are on Thomas, and right on top of his funnel as they watch out for the arrival of James, Grouchy, and Baby Smurf.
Handy was talking to Edward about on being a reliable and really useful helper. And the Carpenter/Inventor Smurf also talked to the #2 engine about more on Weakling and his usefulness and willpower.
Greedy and Snappy are talking to Toby on more about Farmer and Slouchy. And the chef Smurf and pushy Smurfling also talked to the #7 engine about more on the farming Smurf’s farming activity and the very-steady Smurfling’s personality, which is indeed being the smoothest and most careful.
And Emily and Smurfette are having their “girl talk”. And the young and not-only Smurfette also talked to the non-numbered engine on about another female Smurf back at the Smurf village, which is indeed Grandma Smurf(or should I say “Smurfette”). And Emily told Smurfette that there was once another girl Engine and another girl non-rail contraption, and she said that they’re not on the island for now. This made Smurfette sad, but she hoped that they will return to the island someday. And Emily hoped so too. [Note: The other girl Engine is Daisy the Diesel Railcar and the other girl non-rail contraption is Caroline the Car.]
But poor Vanity, who is on Thomas, is feeling left out, and he now really wished that he had gone along with James. But alas, the #5 engine wants to spend some quality time with Grouchy. The handsome Smurf is now feeling upset and jealous.
But just then, while the Engines and the Smurfs are still having their conversations, Brainy rudely interrupted them by babbling his annoying quotations, and he kept on repeating the same thing over and over and over again non-stop. And this is making the Engines and his fellow Smurfs furious and cross, but mostly the Engines of which Brainy is talking to. And the Engines are losing their minds(Or should I say funnels!). Some of them are getting very cross, some of them are getting annoyed, and some of them are dazed and surprised with their eyes spinning round and round. And no matter how they react, Brainy still kept on going. And Clumsy tried to stop the know-it-all Smurf, but Brainy wouldn’t listen. And the other Smurfs wanted to stop Brainy, but they decided to let the Engines deal with him.
Just then, Brainy still kept on babbling. “…and that is why I always tell my fellow Smurfs to smurf my advises,” He quoted, “But do they? Oh, no! They always ignore me! But matter what they smurf, I still tell my fellow Smurfs to listen to my advises and my quotations from my book called: Quotations by Brainy Smurf. And I, Brainy Smurf, the smartest of all Smurfs smurfed together, should always remind my fellow Smurfs to smurf things the Brainy Smurf way. And further more, as Papa Smurf would always say, that being clever and wise like him and me should also smurf my fellow Smurfs to do the same thing, too. And also, whenever Papa Smurfs’ unavailable, my fellow Smurfs should always…”
But just as Brainy was about to finish his quotations, Percy blew his whistle with such rage! “[PEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!]”
“OW!” Cried Brainy as he covered his ears.
“STOOOOP ITTTT!” Snarled Percy.
“ENOUGH ALREADY!” Growled Thomas.
“WE CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE!” Fumed Emily and Toby.
“YOU’RE BUMPING UP OUR BUFFERS, BRAINY!” Grumbled Henry.
“AND BURSTING OUR BOILERS!” Boomed Gordon crossly.
“AND I THOUGHT YOU WERE A REALLY USEFUL SMURF!” Said Edward severely, “BUT I WAS WRONG!”
“But I am a really useful Smurf!” Brainy said honestly.
“YES! REALLY USEFUL FOR BEING AN OLDFANGLED NONSENSE!” Said the Engines crossly.
“FOR YOUR INSMURFMATION, I AM NOT AN OLDFANGLED NONSENSE!” Brainy exploded, “AND AS PAPA SMURF’S APPRENTICE, I’M REALLY AM A REALLY USEFUL SMURF! AND BESIDES, IT WAS ALL PAPA SMURFS’ IDEA THAT I SHOULD TELL YOU ENGINES ABOUT MY QUOTATIONS! RIGHT, PAPA SMURF?!”
But just as Brainy turned to Papa, he could see that the village leader is giggling with his hand covering his mouth. “[Papa giggling]”
“Papa Smurf, how could you!” Gasped Brainy.
“Sorry, Brainy!” Giggled Papa, “But I really want to smurf on how the Engines would react when you smurf your quotations to them! And I got my wish!” And he laughed so hard with tears coming out of his eyes. “[Papa laughing hard]”
And just then, the Smurfs began to laugh so hard too. “[Smurfs laughing hard]”
“AND YOU ALL SMURFED AWAY FROM THIS, TOO!” Said Brainy furiously.
“And indeed, we did!” Laughed Jokey.
“AND BESIDES, WE HAVE A SURPRISE JUST FOR YOU, BRAINY!” Growled the Engines.
“OH YEAH!” Snorted Brainy loudly, “WHAT?!”
“THIS!” The Engines rumbled crossly, and they all gave Brainy a big cloud of steam going straight at him! “[Steam wheeshing] WHOOOOOOSH!” They went.
“NOOOOOO!” Wailed Brainy as he find himself surrounded in the big cloud of steam for ten seconds.
As the steam cleared, Brainy was wobbling and felt very dizzy with his eyes spinning round and round and shaping like spiral swirls, and collapsed by landing on his back. “[THROP!]”
“Ohhh, why are these things always happen to me?” Wheezed Brainy, and could not say another word.
“HA, HA, HA! Now that’s a smurfy surprise!” Laughed Jokey.
“Uh, gosh, Brainy.” Clumsy replied, “I tried to warn ya, but you won’t listen.”
“Thanks for the warning, Clumsy.” Dazed Brainy.
“Well at last that shut him up.” Muttered Gordon.
“And that is better than tossing him around.” Added Hefty.
But Papa chose the wise thing and he helped Brainy up for him to recover.
Suddenly, Wild and Smoogle gasped and the they jumped up and down to get someone their attention. “[Wild and Smoogle chattering frantically]”
Grandpa was the first one to saw them. “What’s wrong you two whipper-smurfers?!” He called.
Wild and Smoogle pointed to the horizon.
And as the Engines and the Smurfs turned, they all gasped. “[Everyone gasping]” They could see, that the sun is now beginning to set.
“Great Suzette!” Painter shouted, “The sun, it iz zetting!”
“Oh, no!” Cried the Smurfs.
“And James, Grouchy, and Baby Smurf are not here yet!” Added Lazy.
“Oh, dear!” Cried the Engines.
“What are we gonna smurf?!” Panicked Clumsy.
“Now don’t worry, my little Smurfs!” Said Papa calmly, “James will smurf Grouchy and Baby Smurf here in no time. Besides, Thomas said that James is a very dependable and reliable Engine. Isn’t that right, Thomas?” He said to the #1 engine.
“Ummm…” Wheeshed Thomas nervously, and he began to have a nervous breakdown.
The Engines are giving Thomas the third-degree look by raising one of their eyebrows.
“Uhhh…” Thomas puffed fearfully.
The Smurfs are starting to get confused.
But Papa had seen it all together. “Is there something that you smurfgot to tell me, Thomas?” He said sternly.
“Well…” Tittered Thomas, “Did I forget to mention that quiet often James is a late sort of Engine, too?”
“OH, Thomas!” Groaned the Engines.
“Oh, smurfs!” The Smurfs moaned.
“Thomas, why didn’t you tell me that in the first place?!” Said Papa sounding upset and worry.
“Well, I didn’t think it was that important!” Panicked Thomas.
“But it IS important, Thomas!” Said Edward wisely.
“I’m sorry, everybody.” Apologized Thomas, “And I’m sorry, Papa Smurf.”
“[SIGH] That’s alright, Thomas.” Said Papa acceptably, “Now, what’s most important is that one of you Engines must smurf out there and smurf James, Grouchy, and Baby Smurf, and fast!”
“[PEEP! PEEP!] I’ll go look for them!” Whistled Emily.
“But are you sure that you can smurf this, Emily?” Wondered Smurfette.
“Of course I can, Smurfette.” Said Emily honestly, “And I’m indeed the only Engine to have very big wheels.”
“Oh.” Said Smurfette, “Well then, if you’re smurfing, you’re gonn | | |
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