theyellowroseofsodor

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Teaser for the next chapter!

Chapter 22: Confusion

“Henry?” Percy asked gently as he walked up to the tall greenette, “It’s… well, it’s starting to rain. I know you don’t like the rain very much, so maybe it’s time to come inside?”

Henry huffed a bit, “Rain…” He looked down at the wet ground around him, “What could the rain possibly do to me now?”

At that point, as Percy moved to see his friend’s face he couldn’t tell if it was the rain on his face or if tears were running down the lanky engine’s face. Percy swallowed and stayed nearby, “You don’t want to get sick, do you? Hiro wouldn’t want that.”

Henry bit his lip, trying to fight back tears, to keep his emotions in check. Now was not the time to be weak, but he couldn’t help it. His heart ached, his fists were clenched even as his arms were crossed across his chest, and the anguish began to build again as the words fell from his mouth, “He said he would always be nearby.” His breathing was a bit labored and his words shaky with emotion, “That I’d always be able to find him one way or another, even on those nights he had to stay on the mainland. He would repeat to me and make me say it back to him: The rain is temporary and it only makes the flowers grow and the forest green.”

His shoulders began to shake and Percy watched with sorrow as Henry shouted, “But where is he now?! Halfway across the world, as far as humanly possible! As far as the rails could take him!!” He gripped his arms tighter, his nails giving some bite to his skin, “And it’s all my fault…”

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I’ve hit a really stupid block in my writing. The chapter is fine but my brain currently won’t get over how often I refer to Gordon as a “blue-haired” male. We, in general fandoms, have come to call green haired individuals as a “greenette” like a brunette. Raven haired is usually for black haired individuals, ginger for red-heads. What on earth do I call him besides “blue haired”?? It feels so repetitive at this point!

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Well that last chapter was a lot, yikes. Didn't expect that cliffhanger. On a lighter note, seeing as you've made several references to Superman in regards to Gordon am I safe in assuming you're also a big superman fan as well as a Thomas fan?

Haha, truthfully? At one point I was a Superman hater because of how he treated Superboy at the beginning of Young Justice. BUUUUT yes, I do enjoy the DC franchise much more than Marvel. I also wanted Gordon to be looked at through Camille’s eyes as someone heroic but flawed and that’s how I view Superman more than any other.

For Camille, Gordon is big, strong, and powerful even though Gordon himself, as we all saw in the movie was kinda afraidy-cat when it came to Diesel 10. If ANYTHING he’s a happy mix of Superman and Batman. She also secretly sees him as a glory horse, though she’s never spoken it out loud. He’s a thoroughbred through and through and will prance to show off his breeding.

Also, Henry Cavill.

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Get ready, the new chapter is coming.

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I just recently stumbled across this story and I've got to say that it has vastly surpassed my expectations at every turn. It's always a great feeling when I find someone who shares a love for this series!

I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed it! It’s been on hiatus for a while due to both physical and mental health reasons but my plans are to get back into it. The next chapter has been mostly redone as, it’s been a while since I’ve written and I’ve modified a few things.

I had plans to post sooner but currently the state I live in is on fire in multiple places and my husband works with the fire department so I’ve been single mom-ing it. Hopefully I’ll get the chance to post again soon!

Again, thanks so much! This fic has become my baby and I love it ever so much. Seeing others enjoy it too has made my heart happy. 😊

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I would explain my diagnosis on here but I figured it would be easier in a video. Yes, this is my Let's Play Channel. Yes, there's old videos from my younger days. Yes, this could be considered a shameless plug. No, you don't have to like, comment, or subscribe. But yeah, anyway, there's the update about all my diagnoses and where I'm going from here.

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I HAD TO! YOU’RE THE ONE THAT GOT ME IN THIS FANDOM!

My husband got me a bunch of old diecast Thomas and Friends engines (he found them on a bidding website of sorts) for Mother’s Day and I told him to get a specific character for a friend of mine and then realized I have no idea or way to get it to her!

@asktrio516 I was thinking of you on Mother’s Day!! 🥰

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My husband got me a bunch of old diecast Thomas and Friends engines (he found them on a bidding website of sorts) for Mother’s Day and I told him to get a specific character for a friend of mine and then realized I have no idea or way to get it to her!

@asktrio516 I was thinking of you on Mother’s Day!! 🥰

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I need this on a shirt or something 😂 😏

I was sooo thrilled a few days ago.

I had this badge I’d gotten. I thought I’d lost it

Hen I went with besty to new hope. It went missing around that time, and I hoped someone hasn’t picked up. It had fallen off an engineers hat I have.

So, a few days ago, I was digging about for work clothes. (Because I’m doing a very messy job!) lo snd behold, in a bag -

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And she’s not wrong

Someones hear me out i guess

[I found this on pinterest ok]

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Medical Update on Monday. I’m terrified.

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This was such a sweet compliment to see. I’ve been in the middle of a lot of medical testing and learning how to retrain my body about things and this just was a really pleasant post to see today. Thank you so much for the compliment! I’m glad you liked the fic!! ❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙

First Date

A look on Edward and James’ first date. Set prior to The Yellow Rose of Sodor

Everything was perfect.

Edward and James had been sitting on the balcony together late at night undisturbed, the other engines sleeping soundly in their berths. Very rarely did anyone ever take their human form. It was odd and it came with odd feelings that many of the engines deemed useless.

Edward and James, however, found that it helped take their relationship to the next station. Sure they had found ways to kiss and they were attracted to each other but to really touch one another, to feel each other's face, to hold the other, there really was no beating these human bodies.

James was curled into Edward, head on his shoulder as they watched the sunset and sighed.

Edward chuckled, “Alright, Jamie, what’s the matter? I know that sigh.”

James pouted, “Why don’t we go on dates?”

Edward looked at his partner in surprise, “What are you talking about?”

James sat up, legs dangling down the balcony, swaying, “Like, a date! I’ve heard humans talk about it all the time and I want to go on one.” He turned and pointed at Edward, “Specifically with you!”

Edward blushed a bit, having never really gotten used to the red engines outburst of affection, “O-OK..?”

James groaned in frustration, “I see people going out to eat or having picnics or even the younger ones running around together. I just want to experience that with you.” He folded his arms, still very much pouting, “Is that such a crime?”

Edward watched and listened to James and chuckled, “All you had to do was ask, James. I’m not a mind reader.”

“Well, why should I have to ask? Don’t you want to go on dates with me? Why haven’t you asked?” James looked over looking a little hurt.

Edward smiled, putting his hand on James’ shoulder, “I just didn’t know you wanted to do such things, Jamie. Of course, I would love to go on a date with you. I enjoy spending time alone with you.” He leaned over and kissed his cheek. James blushed at the affection, causing Edward to chuckle, “Anything in particular you want to do?”

“I… I don’t know. But something fun! Something we couldn’t do in our engine forms!” James responded.

Edward sat back in thought, “Hmmm… There is something I’ve wanted to do, though it is a bit childish.”

James raised an eyebrow, “Is it fun?”

Edward nodded, “I’ve seen both children play it and seen adults in love play as well.”

James stood up quickly, “Well, let’s play it then! Let’s go do it!”

Edward smiled and laughed. He stood and dusted himself off and then took James by the hand. “Do you want to play outside or inside?”

James looked out at the sleeping engines at Tidmouth Shed and then back at the manor’s door. “I like being outside… but inside is good too.”

Edward smiled, “Let’s start outside. We’ll go to the shunting yard at Knapford.”

“The what now?”

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“…18… 19… …20! Ready or not, here I come!”

Edward turned around to find Knapford empty again, save a few of those trucks and cars that weren’t alive. He was glad the troublesome trucks were elsewhere for the night, they most certainly would have ruined this date.

Edward walked around the yard, checking under empty cars and around uncoupled trains ready for the next morning. He gave that up rather quickly after realizing that James wasn’t about to get dirty for the game. He ran up to the station, which they agreed would be in the game's limits as it was further away from where some of the others were sleeping. As he got closer to Sir Topham Hatt’s office, he heard someone slip down to the tracks below. He grinned.

“Oh, Jamie~” He called in a singing tone.

He hopped down looking down stations 1 and 2. He shined his hip light down the empty lanes and then moved to the next. Still nothing. As he got closer to 5 & 6 he heard movement. He quickly moved to look down the tracks and saw the tail end of James as he ran along the end of the stations.

“Found you!” Edward called and raced back down to the other stations. He heard James laugh in response.

Edward hopped back up to the station platform and cut across to James, hot on his wheels. James looked behind him and grinned, “You’re not gonna catch me!”

Edward only smirked. He knew James was the faster of the two but he was bound and determined all the same. It was unfortunate that he was still getting used to his human body. He tried to lower the wheels at his legs down to his feet, but it was still such an odd feeling and he ended up twisting his ankle as he raced around a corner after his beloved. He winced, but didn’t yell out. James, who was getting away, turned to gloat when he saw Edward further away. He skipped to a stop and turned to get back to his partner.

“You OK?” He asked getting closer.

“I’m fine. Just a twisted ankle. Honestly, I can walk on it.” He smiled, watching James approach. “Don’t get too close, I might tag you.”

James snorted and rolled his eyes, closing them afterward, “Oh please, I would jump out of the way before you even thoug-“

Edward reached out and tagged James with a poke on the nose, “Gotcha.”

James stood speechless and stared at Edward, who just smiled. The smile turned into a laugh after James kept staring agape.

“Did you just..?”

“I most certainly did.” Edward kissed his cheek. “And now, my dear James, it’s your turn.”

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Edward ended up choosing a hiding spot he was sure James would have a hard time with. He ended up picking a fairly clean, but still not sparkling clean, coal car and hiding in it. It had been emptied and was amongst the many cars. He was amazed he had been able to get in without much effort after his twisted ankle. Now he sat quietly humming to himself as he heard James finish counting.

“Here I come!!” James shouted, probably a little too loudly.

Edward quit humming and sat as still and quiet as he could. He heard James run past the car he was in, looking in between the cars. He listened as he ran back up to the station after looking around shortly. Impatient as ever Edward thought and smiled. After a few minutes of silence he called out.

“James!!!” He called, cupping his mouth.

He heard running and even a skid to a halt. Even in his human form, James couldn’t resist skidding.

He could hear him circle the yard and a few cars. He could picture the annoyed look on his beloved’s face.

“Where are you??!!” James asked irritably.

Edward chuckled, “Follow the sound of my voice.”

James ran forward, running right past the car. It took everything Edward had to not laugh as he listened to the murmuring James did.

“You’re going the wrong way.” He teased as James walked away.

He heard James stop in his tracks and couldn’t help the laughter that time. He covered his mouth as James walked up to the car.

“Edward.”

It was just a statement. He clapped both hands over his mouth.

“Tell me you’re not in the filthy coal car.”

That broke the dam. Edward started laughing harder than he had in a while. He barely heard the footsteps as James climbed up the car and looked down. He erupted in laughter again as he looked at James’ face, shaking his head at the blue engine dying of laughter in the car.

“You’re filthy.”

Edward could only laugh, laying on his back, “Why is this so funny?”

“Because you’re ridiculous. And here I thought I was the silly one in this relationship.” James chided, shaking his head again.

Edward stood up, dusting himself off, “Well I can’t let you go off and have all the fun.” He grinned at the other engine, “Now help me up and out, please?”

James looked at him in mock surprise, “You think I’m going to fall for another trick? You’re going to pull me in.”

“I wouldn’t dream of it, Jamie dear.” Edward smiled sweetly.

“Don’t call me that.” James said with a blush, “You know I can’t say no to you when you do that.”

“Aren’t you my dear though, Jamie?” Edward said, “I promise not to pull you in.”

“You better keep that.” James said, reaching down and taking Edward’s hand. The smaller engine climbed his way up and James leaned back to help. Somewhere in the mix of things, James slipped and both ended up back in the coal car with a thud.

“Ahh!!”

“Waitwaitwait!!”

“Owowowowow…”

“Ugh…”

James sat up, cradling his head, “You OK, Ed?”

Edward started laughing again, despite lying on his back and dirtier than before.

“How can you be laughing at this??” James asked bewildered.

“It’s just… How can you not be?” Edward said through laughter.

“I’m filthy, Ed!!” James shouted, gesturing at his dirty clothes.

Edward could only laugh and soon enough James’ face broke into a smile and he began laughing too.

“You goofball.” James said, curling into Edward.

“I’m not the one who dropped us.” Edward reminded.

“I can’t help it if you’re heavy.” James said, lightly pushing the older male.

Edward gasped, “I am not that heavy!”

James smirked, “You’re right, you’re not. You’re a bit on the smaller side.”

Before Edward could argue James scooped him up in his arms, grinning at the yelp. James grinned and kissed the other engine.

“You’re something else, Eddie.” He beamed.

“I believe that’s my line, James.”

James pouted, “No Jamie?”

Edward chuckled, “Alright then, Jamie.”

James grinned and flipped his hair from his eyes, “Wanna go wash together?” He wiggled his eyebrows.

Edward squirmed and visibly blushed despite the dark of the night, “James!!”

James laughed, “We could do it as engines. Less awkward that way.”

“And how are we supposed to get clean, exactly? We have no crew. Plus our clothes are ruined.” Edward said looking down at himself.

“The clothes clean when we clean as engines. Not to mention, you scrub my back and I’ll scrub yours.”

Edward squirmed again in James’ arms, who only held him tighter, “You’re being quite bold tonight, James.”

“Jamie.”

“James.”

James pouted and whined, “I don’t often get the chance to be like this. Plus you’ve taken me out on an awesome date.”

Edward sighed and thought in the silent night, “I’d rather take a shower…”

James beamed, “Who’s the one being bold now?”

“We’ve been together for years now. I guess it’s not unexpected you’d want to.”

“It’s just a bath, Edward.” James said, setting the other engine down. “Where’s your mind at?” He leaned forward towards the other's face.

“Oh, no you don’t. You’re not turning this on me. You’re the one who started the naughty talk.” Edward held a finger up at him.

James grinned, “I guess you’re right. Though I can’t say it wouldn’t be a bad idea.” Oh, how Edward wanted to smack that silly look off his face.

“One day, Jamie. One day.” Edward said with a smile, kissing James on the cheek. He enjoyed the content sigh that escaped the red engines mouth.

“Now,” He said, looking up at the ladder to get out, “How are we going to get out of here?”

James shrugged his shoulders and grinned, “Simple.” Without warning he bent down and put Edward on his shoulders causing him to yelp and holler.

“J-JAMES!!” He clung to his boyfriends head, trying to steady himself from falling over.

James could only laugh.

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Hey there! I saw your post about feedback.

Honestly, all I’ve ever noticed were a couple spelling errors or typos. Nothing major. The way you design the characters and the story is top notch!

I definitely miss the story, but please take care of your health! The well being of you and your family come first!❤️❤️❤️

Thank you so much for the feedback. It’s very kind of you. After one diagnosis, which I’ll reveal when I’m feeling comfortable, I’m in the process of a third and final diagnosis which will be equally life-changing but manageable. It’s taken years to get to where I am and although I am eager to return to Yellow Rose I want to do it when everything is going well.

Thank you so much again and thank you for your patience. 🥰

-Kamiko

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No, that’s perfectly fine! I mean, not really asking for each individual point because that’s probably a ton but saying you see “lots of run on sentences” or “misspellings”, “bad punctuation on chapter #”, that sort of thing are appreciated. I tried to edit and reread my stuff but a lot of that happens regardless. Also, like plot line stuff too. It’s all appreciated!

Dear Readers/Friends/Tumblr-peeps,

As I said in a previous post I’m going through a lot. A lot of medical issues from the psychological to the physical to the life-threatening have been happening. Despite all this, I’ve missed you all even if I’ve had to put everything to the background. The Yellow Rose is a special part of my heart and you readers have been a major part of that, even if we’re a small fandom.

So, even though this scares me half to death, I have a request from you while I go through my psych stuff, a test for myself so to speak.

I want to hear your criticisms about my work. I’m not asking you to compare it to some of the bigger and more infamous fics of the TTTE fandom, but of my work itself. Editing, rephrasing, the way characters are written. I want to hear your voices, compliments are nice and I’ve received many, but complaints too. Whether it’s how I’ve written the original characters, what you like or dislike about Camille, or if the plot irritates you. All I ask is that you don’t be mean, I’m not asking you to roast me here, just to critique it so I can know how to make it better. I will respond to anything in the ask or replied here in due time and while I don’t expect rapid responses, I’m not sure how I’ll do to a blank inbox haha.

Sincerely yours (getting better as time goes),

Kamiko

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Dear Readers/Friends/Tumblr-peeps,

As I said in a previous post I’m going through a lot. A lot of medical issues from the psychological to the physical to the life-threatening have been happening. Despite all this, I’ve missed you all even if I’ve had to put everything to the background. The Yellow Rose is a special part of my heart and you readers have been a major part of that, even if we’re a small fandom.

So, even though this scares me half to death, I have a request from you while I go through my psych stuff, a test for myself so to speak.

I want to hear your criticisms about my work. I’m not asking you to compare it to some of the bigger and more infamous fics of the TTTE fandom, but of my work itself. Editing, rephrasing, the way characters are written. I want to hear your voices, compliments are nice and I’ve received many, but complaints too. Whether it’s how I’ve written the original characters, what you like or dislike about Camille, or if the plot irritates you. All I ask is that you don’t be mean, I’m not asking you to roast me here, just to critique it so I can know how to make it better. I will respond to anything in the ask or replied here in due time and while I don’t expect rapid responses, I’m not sure how I’ll do to a blank inbox haha.

Sincerely yours (getting better as time goes),

Kamiko

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Guys seriously? This is what it’s coming too? We are a SMALL fandom but I’ve seen more toxic crap here than larger fandoms. Do NOT repost others art unless given permission and certainly do not pose as their characters that they made. Yes, Henry is a character from the show but this is HER (asktrio516) version of Henry.

It’s too the point I’ve asked the artist on a separate platform if she wants me to take down the art I commissioned so it’s not stolen either. This just… sucks guys.

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Due to a major blow to my mental health, The Yellow Rose of Sodor will be put on hiatus until next spring Alaska time, which is like May/Summer everywhere else. I can’t elaborate more. But I’m having to take a break from all social media and writing until I’m in a better place. Thank you for understanding. I hope to see you all again next year.

Signing off,

-Kamiko