//------------------------------// // Gordon’s Prank // Story: Super Dream Team: The Adventure Begins // by Lawton //------------------------------// The next morning Thomas found it annoyingly hard to wake up. His fire went out and there wasn't enough steam. It was nearly time for the express, the passengers were waiting. But, Gordon’s coaches weren't ready. Twilight, Ash, Mikey, and Thomas were asleep at the sheds. Henry then whistled to wake them up. “Oh!” Gasped Twilight as he woke up. “You need to wake up, Thomas. It's nearly time for the express.” Said Henry. “Yeah. Iris, Cilan, Brian, and Gordon will be waiting for their coaches.” Added Bonnie. “Dedenne Denne.” “Ok. I better boost up Thomas.” Said Twilight as she shoveled coal into Thomas’ firebox. “Now, Guilmon, Use Pyro Sphere to heat it up. But, gently.” “Okie dokie.” Said Guilmon. “Pyro Sphere!” He shot a gentle Pyro Sphere into Thomas’ firebox and it started up. “Oh, dear! Oh, dear! Must get going! Must get going!” Gasped Thomas as he steamed away to the yards as fast as he could, Leaving Twilight, Ash, Mikey, Sakura, Chase, and their partners behind. “Hey! Wait for us!” Shouted Twilight as she and her friends followed Thomas. Later, Kiawe, Brian, Zuma, Sneech, and Gordon were waiting at Knapford as Thomas puffs up behind him with the express coaches. Iris and Gordon weren’t very happy. “Hurry up! Hurry up!” Demanded Gordon. “Don’t be such a slow kid!” Replied Sneech. “Hurry up yourself!” Called Ash from behind. “Pika!” This gave Sneech and Gordon a naughty idea. “Hmm. Yes. We will.” Said Gordon as Thomas buffered the coaches to Gordon. He and Sneech knew this was their chance to get back at Thomas from waking them up from their nap. And it has finally come. “Go, Gordon, Go!” Called Sneech. Gordon started off so quickly that there was no time to uncouple Thomas. “Hold on.” Said Shoutmon. “Are we still moving?” “Yeah.” Said Mikey as he looked ahead. “But, it isn’t Thomas who’s doing the driving.” Everyone looked and gasped. Thomas was being dragged down the express line by Gordon and the express! Spike, Conrad, Skye, Sue, and Percy were shocked to see what was happening. “Uh oh!” Spike gasped. “Gordon, Stop! Come back!” Cried Percy. But, it was too late. Gordon had already raced into the distance. “Stop! Stop!” Cried Thomas. But, Gordon didn’t hear him. Neither did Cilan and Brian. “Hahahaha!” Whistled Gordon. “Come on! Keep up!” He thundered down the express line. Poor little Thomas was going faster than he had ever gone before. “Stop! Stop!” Cried Twilight. “Eevee Vee Vee!” “Pump the brakes!” Cried Guilmon. “Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!” Chuffed Gordon. Thomas was out of breath and his wheels hurt him. But, Iris and Gordon were enjoying themselves. They steamed passed Edward, Sophocles, and Roger with a line of trucks. “EDWARD!!!!” Cried Thomas as he rolled by. “Thomas!?” Gasped Edward as he screeched to a halt. “What in the world is going on down there!?” Sophocles asked in shock. “Ha ha ha! I don’t know! But, It’s so hilarious!” Laughed Big G. “Express coming through!” Whistled Gordon. Gordon and his crew were almost at Wellsworth Station. A voice went out of the P.A speakers. “The train now approaching Platform 1 is the 8:17 Express to Vicarstown.” “Ok, Gordon, We’re here.” Said Kiawe as Gordon came to a stop at the platform. He saw the clock and knew he was on time. “Oh, yes.” He said. Twilight, Ash, Mikey, Thomas, and their partners were pooped out thanks to Gordon’s prank. “Well, little Thomas. Now you know what hard work is like, don't you?” Chuckled Gordon as he left. “Boy! That was much worse than Gordon’s goods train roller coaster we road on.” Panted Twilight. “Eevee Vee Eevee.” “I need a drink.” Panted Guilmon. “Me, Too.” Replied Ash and Mikey. “Pika pika.” “I’m about to upchuck the breakfast I had back in the Sweet Zone.” Said Shoutmon feeling dizzy. “Owee. That was some cloggin on the noggin. I was railroaded.” Moaned Doraemon. Twilight brought Thomas into a siding and gave him a nice long drink from a water tower.