A Simple Misjudgement/Transcript

It was another lovely winter day on the Island of Sodor. Sir Tophamn Hatt's engines were enjoying the winter season and working hard to keep up with the winter travel season, Gordon's express had two more additional coaches to keep up with amount of passengers. The docks were busier than ever, It was so busy that Thomas and Phillip had been reordered to help out at the docks instead of their regular jobs. Phillip didn't know about Thomas and Ashima's relationship, but still thought she was still trouble for Thomas. The two were working along fine, that was until Phillip brought up Ashima.

"Thomas, how are you and Ashima doing, I heard she's permanently on the Island now." Phillip said with an eye roll. Thomas was slightly annoyed by Phillip's tone. "Just fine Phillip, Why do you ask?" Asked Thomas still annoyed at Phillip. Phillip usually got along with Thomas, they usually agreed on everything, except for Ashima... "I ask because, Is she causing you any problems?" Phillip asked in a serious tone. Thomas got very annoyed and his face turned a dark red in pure anger. Thomas managed to control himself from attacking Phillip. Thomas was thinking all the while, He has some nerve to say such things about my dear Ashima.

"Phillip, she doesn't cause any problems for me at all, where do you get the idea that she does?" Asked Thomas angrily. Phillip realized the mistake of making Thomas mad and began to leave when Thomas stopped him by blowing his whistle. "WHERE DO YOU GET THIS IDEA PHILLIP?!?" Thomas roared furiously. Phillip was genuinely scared at this point of what Thomas might do to him. Phillip came up with a slightly panicked and fearful response.

"THOMAS, I--I-I-I-know how Rosie can get on your nerves, and that some female engines bother you, Especially Ashima." Responded Phillip fearfully. Phillip was praying that the P.R.R gods were looking out for him. Phillip's response made Thomas so mad that he blew a valve and couldn't move. Phillip realized it was his time to go and he got his train and sped out of the docks terrified, he left so fast that he forgot a brake van..... After a while Thomas had managed to calm himself down and waited for an engine to take him to the steam works. After a bit of waiting in the cold, Hank arrived to take him to the steam works. Hank could see that Thomas was still a little bit mad and decided to find out what was on his mind.

"Thomas, what's wrong bud?" Hank asked in his American accent. Thomas decided to tell him everything that led up to this. Hank was particular shocked that Phillip, being from the same railroad as Hank would have the nerve to think that a female would cause problems for Thomas. Hank decided to say his exact feelings about what Phillip had done.

"That is ridiculous! A former PRR box cab saying these absurd things about Ashima, she is possibly the most kind and loyal engine I have ever met!" Said Hank loudly. Thomas nodded in agreement with the Baldwin. After the two were coupled up, they began there journey to the steam works.

Meanwhile.....

Phillip was climbing to the top of Gordon's hill and passed Gordon, whom he greeted with a whistle, Gordon responded with his own whistle to say hello. Phillip had just gotten to the top of the hill and prepared to stop and get the brakes ready for the journey down the hill, but he didn't stop. The trucks began to giggle and push Phillip faster and faster to the bottom of the hill and certain disaster.

"On, On, On!" Screamed the Troublesome Trucks proudly. Phillip tried to stop, but his driver had been knocked out of his cab, after he leaned out to check the train for any problems.

"HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPP MEEEEEEEEEEEE!" Screamed Phillip terrified. The trucks went faster and faster and giggled loudly. The train sped towards the bottom of the hill. Phillip shut his eyes and braced for the crash, which never came, he went around the corner, and didn't derail. The train continued going extremely fast, And Phillip saw something that scared him half to death. At a station down the line, Ashima was preparing to leave with Annie and Clarabelle. Ashima heard screaming and looked in front of her in horror. She frantically blew her whistle and people cleared the station as she began to rapidly back up in the hopes of avoiding the crash. Phillip had one thought going through his head, "Deja Vu, I just probably got my daily dose of Karma." Phillip thought calmly for a second before panic set back in. Ashima just barely made it into a siding before Phillip roared past her. Ashima eyes spun around from how fast he was going, and snow went all over her and Thomas's faithful coaches. Phillip continued on his terrifying journey until he rounded a bend and flew off the rails, cars went everywhere, and Phillip ended sliding upside on the ground. Phillip was relatively unscathed from the crash, and was thanking his lucky stars for that. The cars on the other hand were a total mess, some of them had been obliterated by the force of the crash and pieces of them were laying around the ground like confetti. Phillip just sat upside down dazed and confused. The S.S.R.C Emergency Fleet arrived relatively quickly. Belle and Flynn were shocked at how lucky Phillip was. Rocky had to extend his crane arm all the way to reach him. Harvey began, along with Belle to take the damaged trucks off to a repair shop, the others went off to the scrapyard via Paxton. After about an hour or so of Rocky lifting and pulling Phillip back to the track, he was lowered onto a well car to be examined at the steam works. After the they had set off, they arrived to the steam works in record time. Thomas was already there, and Phillip was nervous about what Thomas would say to him. Thomas gave him a sympathetic look and realized how lucky he was to be okay after the crash, Victor had openly told Thomas about the accident, whom he was shocked at first, but got adjusted to the fact that he had been incredibly lucky to be okay. Phillip was placed on the track next to Thomas and he looked at him wanting to apologize. He was about to speak, when Thomas cut him off.

"Phillip, I heard you saved Ashima and my two coaches at the station near Gordon's Hill, Your were very brave in attempting to stop a horrific accident from occurring." Thomas said smiling. Phillip sighed a breath of relief and realized he wasn't going to be rammed off a cliff by Thomas. Phillip decided it was best to apologize to him for saying what he did, It was his fault that the accident occurred. This was in fact due to Phillip saying rude things about Ashima. Phillip looked over at Thomas and smiled a tad. "Thank you Thomas, I am truly sorry for what I said about Ashima, I hope you accept my apology." Phillip said with sympathy in his voice. Thomas nodded and decided to have Phillip apologize to Ashima himself.

"Phillip, I think you should also apologize to Ashima for saying these rude things behind her back." Thomas said sternly. Phillip thought about it and decided it would be best to apologize to her directly.

"I suppose your right Thomas, I'm guessing we can apologize to her later, when we have been fixed." Phillip said to Thomas. Thomas nodded in agreement.

Chapter 2: Forgiveness.

Ashima was still hoping that Phillip was alright, having nearly been struck by him as she was leaving a station with Annie and Clarabelle. She continued her passenger run until she reached Knapford Station. As she arrived Sir Tophamn Hatt came out of his office and began walking over to her with a worried look on his face. She came to a stop and looked over at him. Ashima was the first to speak.

"Sir? is everything alright?" Ashima asked worried. Sir Tophamn Hatt sighed and began to speak to the worried engine.

"No, Ashima, Thomas broke down at the docks when he blew his safety valve and Phillip derailed with a runaway train." Said Sir Tophamn Hatt solemnly. Ashima's eyes widened when she heard about Phillip, whom earlier that day nearly had a head on collision with her.

"How badly is Phillip damaged sir?" Ashima responded nervously.

"Unscathed, actually, he went onto his roof and only had his paint scratched from the crash." Said Sir Tophamn Hatt comfortingly. Ashima gasped at how lucky Phillip had been in preventing an accident and riding out the crash.

"Sir? Is it okay if I go and see them both at the Steamworks?" Ashima asked curiously. Sir Tophamn Hatt thought about it and then responded to her.

"I suppose so Ashima, I'll have Duck take Annie and Clarabelle from here on." Sir Tophamn Hatt said smiling. Ashima uncoupled from the coaches, blew her whistle in thanks and set off for the Steamworks. Sir Tophamn Hatt waved goodbye and stepped back into his office. A couple of minutes later, Ashima passed Emily, who blew her whistle in greeting, Ashima replied back with her whistle. Ashima enjoyed being on the island of sodor for a lot of reasons, the winter season was near the top of the list. About half an hour later she arrived at the Steamworks, Victor saw her arrived and glanced over at the two engines. Ashima steamed on over to the two and stopped in front of Thomas. Thomas was enjoying a nap and didn't hear Ashima arrive. Phillip looked away from her, while Ashima moved closer and buffered up to Thomas and gave him a kiss on the lips. Phillip heard the noise of their lips touching and glanced back at the two in shock. Ashima blushed heavily as she saw the little box cab staring in awe at the two. Thomas woke up as he felt the kiss and heard Ashima backing away to give him some room. Ashima batted her eye brows at Thomas, in a sign of pure love.

"I see you've finally woken up, my sweet prince." Ashima said giggling. Thomas quickly realized where he was and remember what he and Phillip had agreed to say earlier. Phillip was thinking this all the while, well that explains a few things... Thomas looked directly into the eyes of his love and smiled. Ashima smirked back at her love.

"Ashima, Phillip has an apology he wants to say." Thomas said looking down at Phillip. Ashima was confused at first by what Thomas had said. Ashima was deep in thought about this, what has Phillip done wrong to me? Phillip nodded at Ashima and began to speak.

"Ashima, when I first saw you, I thought you were trouble due to the way you acted towards Thomas, But I have now seen the side of you that is the real you, A compassionate, loving and caring engine to all you meet." Phillip said proudly. Ashima was so happy about what Phillip had said, she rolled over onto his line and gave him a friendly kiss on the cheek. Phillip stared blankly into space with his eyes rolling in response, causing Thomas and her to get a good laugh out. Finally after Phillip had managed to regain his bearings, he looked over at Thomas and said.

"I didn't put empathise on the love part Thomas, But I can see that you are a very lucky man to have gotten such a beautiful girlfriend." Phillip said to the couple. Thomas and Ashima blushed heavily and the three got a good laugh out of the entire situation.