The next day, Thomas and Spike's friends were at Brendam Docks to say goodbye to their friends. Spencer and his driver Silver Spoon were also going to the mainland on the same ship; they had to work for the duke and duchess of Boxford and they were still in trouble for what he did during his stay on Sodor. Then Salty came over.
"Salty, could you tell us a story before me and Spike have to go?" asked Thomas.
"Arr. I could tell you the legend of Misty Island." said Salty.
"Oh yes please, Salty." said Spike.
"Tell us the tales." said Percy.
"Misty Island? That's a new one." said Twilight.
"Arr. Well mateys," Salty began as he told the tale, "Misty island is a small island. Not far from here; but why it's called Misty Island was because it was always covered in a thick and mysterious mist. It was so mysterious that it can't be found on any map. No one can recall or even remember seeing Misty island."
"I think I can remember seeing an island called Misty Island." said Edward, "but it was such a long long time ago when I was younger. Perhaps the mist lifted."
"Aye perhaps Edward," said Salty, "but no one knows when the mist on Misty Island rises. Some say that there are strange engines who live there. They also say that they puff and chuff in strange and wild ways. But no one has ever seen them nor ever greeted them. At least not that I heard of."
The engines and their drivers gasped they wondered what or who the engines were on misty island.
"There are many puzzles, secrets and mysteries on misty island that's for sure." continued Salty, "The mist, the engines, and the smoke signals."
"Smoke signals?" wondered Percy.
"What do smoke signals have to do with misty island?" asked Twilight.
"Ah har." said Salty, "well one time there was an engine lost and stranded on misty island, lass. He was cold, and alone and was hoping for help. So he puffed three times and sent up smoke signals hoping someone could see them, but no one could see the signals; so he puffed again. One Two Three. And as the mist on misty island raised, someone saw the smoke signals and the engine was saved."
Everyone was hushed and were full of wonder. They never heard a tale like that before.
"If Spike and I were ever lost, Percy," Thomas said, "I would puff three times as well; one for luck and hope; one for Spike and I; one for you and Twi..."
"And we would come to your rescue." finished Percy.
Then Diesel, Trixie and Sir Topham Hatt arrived.
"Diesel and Trixie have come to say goodbye and goodluck to you and Spike, Thomas." said Sir Topham Hatt.
"Goodbye, Thomas. Goodbye, Spike." said Diesel.
"And...." said TFC.
"Goodluck, Thomas. Goodluck, Spike." finished Trixie.
Thomas and Spike were grateful.
"Now back to work, Trixie and Diesel, don't confuse or delay." said Sir Topham Hatt, before they went off. Then the dock manager came.
"There is no more room on the ship for you, Thomas." he said, "you and Spike will have to wait for another boat."
But Thomas and Spike were getting impatient.
"You know, it's times like this I wish I wasn't so impatient." said Thomas. "Spike and I aren't sure how long we can handel waiting."
Then Spike saw a large wooden raft, that was chained to the back of the ship.
"Hey, maybe we can get to the mainland on that." said Spike motioning to the raft. "Thomas is the perfect size and weight for the raft, we won't sink or drift."
The dock manager was hesitant and worried; he told Spike: "The chains are rusty though."
This made Twilight worried for her adopted little brother. "Are you sure you will be safe?" she asked, "if the chains are rusty, they could break easily and who knows where you two will end up."
"Relax, Twi. Thomas and I are on a roll with making good decisions." reassured Spike.
"Spike's right, Twilight, we are sure we can take the raft." said Thomas.
So Cranky lifted Thomas and set him down safely on the raft at the right position so he can balance the raft and keep him from falling.
"Goodbye my good friends!" whistled Thomas.
"Goodbye, Thomas and Spike." called Cranky.
And the friends all said goodbye. Twilight, Percy and Pinkie Pie watched; they were worried.
"Are you sure you two are safe on the raft?" asked Percy.
"Yeah, I hope you two are safe." said Pinkie Pie.
"I just hope you two won't go missing." said Twilight in concern.
"Safe as Applejack's truths, you three." reassured Thomas.
"Sir Topham Hatt and Mom say that we are doing great with making good decisions." Spike added.
"Remember, three puffs and you will find us." they finished. "We will be back."
Percy and Twilight smiled.
"Goodbye, Thomas." called Percy.
"Goodbye, Spike." called Twilight.
"Goodbye, Percy." Thomas called back.
"Goodbye, Twilight." Spike called back.
And with that, the steam boat whistled low and hard and sails away with Thomas and Spike on the raft.
Thomas and Spike were way out to sea. As the night fell, so did the mist.
"Sure is foggy." remarked Spike, "Thomas could you see where we are?"
"Unless you mean water, water and more water, nothing." answered Thomas, "it's so misty I can't see my buffer in front of my face."
Then they heard something.
"What was that?" asked Thomas.
"That sounded like a creak." answered Spike, "I can't tell where it's coming from."
And then there was a loud crack followed by a splash. Thomas and Spike were scared.
"What was THAT?" asked Spike.
"Cinders and Ashes!" exclaimed Thomas, "The chained to the steam boat has snapped!"
"HEEEEEEELLLLLLLLPPPPPPP!" shouted Thomas and Spike, "HELP!"
"Oh no!" cried Spike, "the steamboat can't hear us or see us! It's too far away and it's too foggy!"
"What do we do, Spike?" asked Thomas who was still scared.
"I don't know." replied Spike, "there is no signal. I can't call Twilight."
"Oh no!" said Thomas, "how will anybody find us?"
Spike didn't know, neither did Thomas. The waves tossed and turned making Spike drowsy until he fell asleep.
"Spike," yawned a tired Thomas. "We have to stay awake, in ... case ... someone ... finds ... us."
But Thomas was just too tired. He finally fell fast asleep.