Hero of the rails (My version)

Chapter 9: Busted Spencer

[The scene changes to Gordon racing Spencer]

Gordon race toward Maithwaite ahead of Spencer. Spencer was out of puff. Percy's mail trucks rattled and praddled behind him.

Gordon: I won! I told you I would.

Before Spencer could ease his axles, the door of the Express swung open. The Duke and Duchess of Boxford stepped out. They were cross.

Spencer: Fumbling fenders.

Duke: Spencer, you have left us down. We've left you in charge of our summer house and it's not ready for our holiday. Our friend, Sir Topham Hatt says you've spend all day watching Thomas!

Sir Topham Hatt: And taking mail cars that aren't yours. You told me you were taking them to Percy and you haven't.

Spencer's pride was in pieces.

Spencer: They have a very old engine. Uh, heap of scrap in fact. I was chasing it because i-i-in fact, Sir Topham, you should....

Duke: Please Spencer, stop. Chasing engines that are a heap of scrap? We'll have to send you back to the mainland. It's quite clear, you're not fit to work.

Thomas: Please, may I help? I could work with Spencer at the summer house. I'm sure together we could have it ready in time.

 The Duke and Duchess were delighted.

Duke: Thank you, Thomas. That is most kind of you. Please keep an eye on Spencer. He's clearly not feeling well.

 Spencer wheesh steam. It was all too terrible.

[The scene changes to evening as Thomas went to see Hiro in the siding]

 It was getting late as Thomas chuff to see Hiro. Hiro was very sad.  

Thomas: Oh, Hiro. I didn't mean to let your parts fall off you. I should have waited for Percy to bring the water injector to you. Now you can't be really useful. The odds of this mission's success are slim.

Hiro; No, it's not anyone's fault, Thomas. You did everything you could to help me. But I know now I will be sent to the Smelters' Yard.

Thomas: No! No you won't! We won't let that happen to you. I promise. Don't give up. 

[The scene changes to Tidmouth Sheds at night]

All the engines were worried about Hiro and cross with Spencer.  

Percy: I'm sorry I left my mail trucks so close to Hiro. I didn't know he was there. It look like a very good hiding place.

Thomas: Don't worry, Percy. We all did our best.

Henry: What shall we do now?

Thomas: I'm going to tell Sir Topham Hatt

Eagle: What?!

Emily: Why?

Thomas: We tried to fix Hiro by ourselves. It didn't work. We need his help. First of all, I will finish the summer house with Spencer. Then The Fat Controller will know that we've been really useful. And he'll want to help us.

Percy: You're certain this is going to work, Thomas?

Thomas: I'm sure, Percy.

Edward: It's for Hiro's good.

Thomas: We have to do this for our friend. Even if it means working with Spencer at the summer house.

Gordon: Well, for once, I have to agree.

Eagle: Why don't we get the spare parts from the Steamworks again instead?

James: That won't work, Eagle.

Henry: James's right. Do you want Hiro to be Master of the Railway or not?

Eagle: Yes. I do,

Narrator: The other engines were quiet. They knew Thomas was right but they were worried for Hiro. He was their friend. They wanted to look after him.

Thomas: While I'm busy, will you all go and visit Hiro?

Edward: Of course we will, Thomas.

[The engines whistled]

Narrator: All the engines whistled. They were a team for Hiro.

[Scene changes to the next day]

 For the next few days, Thomas and Spencer work on the summer house busily. Thomas didn't let Spencer out of his sight.

Thomas' friends all look after Hiro. He was never alone for long. He laughed and tell stories about his homeland to Emily, Gordon and Percy. He listen to Edward's wise words and cared that Henry had to have special coal. He liked hearing about Eagle's adventures, and Azul's stories about his life on Sodor.  He admire James' shiny red coat and thought Toby was very special. The only steam tram he had ever met.

[The scene changes back to the summerhouse]

 The Duke and Duchess came to visit the summer house. It was almost complete. They were very pleased. Spencer beamed. He told them all about it while Thomas puff quietly away to see Hiro. Hiro was happy to see Thomas.

Hiro: Hello Thomas, my best friend.

Thomas: Hello, Hiro.

Thomas could see Hiro was sad.

Thomas: Hiro, I won't let you be scrapped. Believe me. Tonight, I will fix everything.