Thomas's Nightmare/Transcript

Thomas: I always have loved Ashima. But... um... there is one counterpart to that. In my nightmares... Ashima hates me. (Hank smacks him) Hank, what was that for? (Hank just glares at him) Sorry about, Hank. He just doesn't like me having nightmares. But, yeah. You'll see what I mean. (Toot toot) All aboard for a big adventure.

Thomas (narrating): Thomas's Nightmare. One night on Sodor, everyone was asleep, everywhere was quiet and calm. Except one. Me and Ashima were fast asleep in a shed near Tidmouth. Ashima was sound asleep. Me, however, was breathing heavily as I slept. I was having a nightmare.

(Thomas’ nightmare)

Thomas (narrating): I was running as fast as he could. Soon I was at the edge of Brendom docks. I tried to turn back, but the thing that was chasing me was blocking his way. It was a demonic Ashima. Her bright colours had gone dark and her eyes were red with anger.

Thomas: Ashima! Please listen! I’m sorry!

Demonic Ashima: YOU?! SORRY?! AFTER THE WAY YOU TREATED ME, I WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU! YOU WERE NEVER NICE TO ME, SO NOW I’M RETURNING THE FAVOUR!

Then Ashima started pushing Thomas towards the edge. The closer they got, the more frightened Thomas was.

Thomas: ASHIMA! PLEASE LISTEN TO ME! I’M SO VERY, VERY SORRY FOR THE WAY I TREATED YOU!

Demonic Ashima: IT’S TOO LATE NOW!

Thomas (narrating) And with that said, Ashima shoved me off the edge and left me in the sea to rust and drown.

(Reality)

(Thomas’ eyes went wider than a top hat as he woke up from his nightmare. Breathing heavily and with a face drenched in sweat, he realised that he was in his own shed then looked over to his left side to see Ashima sound asleep. Her dark paintwork was gone and her bright colours were back. Her eyes, though shut, were calm and peaceful. Slowly, tears fell from his eyes as he began to cry. It had been weeks since Thomas, Ashima, Nemo, Dory and Marlin had been together. Ashima had let the subject fly away, but it was nothing compared to what Thomas was going through. Over the past few weeks, Thomas had horrible nightmares of Ashima hating him and trying to kill him)

(Nemo wakes up)

Nemo: (Gasps) Thomas? (He sees that Thomas is crying) Dad, Dory. Thomas is crying.

Marlin: Why?

Dory: (Gasps) Guys, I know why. It's because Thomas is having nightmares.

Thomas’ sobbing was all it took to wake Ashima up.

Ashima: mmm… (eyes open a bit) What's the matter? (Dory points at Thomas. She looks to her right, gasps) Thomas? Are you okay?

(Ashima moved onto the turntable and switched tracks to face Thomas, who was shaking with worry. For a while, Thomas just stared at Ashima and saw her eyes weren’t filled with hatred, disbelief and dread… they were filled with care, sorrow and worry for him. Thomas was so happy on the inside, he didn’t know what to do next. Then out of nowhere, Thomas’ lips crashed onto Ashima’s, blessing her with a sweet kiss. Ashima was surprised at first, then she returned the kiss. After a few moments of sweet bliss, they broke off. Ashima just stared at Thomas, amazed by his move. Then she could see Thomas blushing and crying at the same time)

Ashima: Thomas? What’s wrong?

Thomas: (whimpering) A-As-shim-ma, (hic) I’m so s-or-ry I was (hic) so r-rude t-to you (hic) wh-en you we-re left beh-ind. (even more tears fall.)

Ashima: (gasp)

(Ashima could tell straight off the look on his face that he had the nightmare again)

Ashima: oh Thomas.

(Slowly, she moved forward and they’re buffers softly touched. Then their eyes closed as they went in for another kiss. Slowly, Thomas moved himself and Ashima onto the turntable where they moved into Ashima’s berth. The kiss soon changed from slow and smooth to passionate and fiery. Thomas’ tongue darted into Ashima’s mouth, desperate to find it’s partner. As soon as they found each other, they played with each other. Ashima’s mind was swept away by the texture of Thomas’ soft, warm lips. Thomas’ mind went numb as he tasted her soft, cherry flavoured lips and mouth. Thomas’ mouth was soon covering Ashima’s face in soft kisses. As they continued, Thomas felt whole again; his heart chips were swept away by their kiss. After about 3 hours of making out endlessly, they slowly broke off and stared in each other’s eyes)

Ashima: Thomas… I could never hate or abandon you… I love you too much to hold a grudge against you. I love you.

(Thomas thought he was dead. He had just kissed the engine of his dreams and now she was saying the words he never thought she’d say. Then, he went back in, smashing his lips onto hers, instantly telling her that he loved her too. Their love had changed from a simple friendship to the love of Romeo and Juliet, but without the dying part. Their lips remained locked as they fell fast asleep)

(The next morning)

Thomas (narrating): Everyone was awake and heading off to work. Nia was about to wake up me and Ashima, when she noticed that we were sleeping and kissing at the same time.

Nia: I think it’s best that we just let them have their time together. After all they’ve been through, I’d say they’ve earned a break.

Thomas (narrating): So, with that said, Nia left me and Ashima in the shed. Alone.

Dory: (whispers) Marlin, Nemo? Do you think Thomas will stop having nightmares?

Marlin: (whispers) Probably.

Nemo: (whispers) Let's just leave the two as they are.

Thomas (narrating): And so they did.

(Vicarstown Station bell rings; Thomas puffs into the station