Author's notes: This was a fun story to do. I also want to make it clear that the Powerpuff Girls work with the Skarloey engines, as a sign of Sir Handel's and Duke's gratitude for helping the former saving the latter, that's why you only see them at the hotel.

Trapped By Trees

Narrator: Strong winds have been battering the Island of Sodor for many days and it was making life difficult for the engines of North Western Railway and the ponies of Equestria. At night, the fierce gusts winds howled through the smoke sheds at Tidmouth Sheds, Arlesburgh sheds, Ffarquar Sheds, Wellsworth Sheds, Peel Godred Sheds, the Culdee Fell Railway Sheds, The Harwick and Ballaswien Military Railway Sheds, Kirk Ronan Sheds, the Skarloey Railway sheds, Crovens' Gate Works Sheds and Norramby Sheds and occasionally the moan would become a whistle, keeping the engines up all night as they listened on anxiously. At Tidmouth Hotel, the ponies, Powerpuff Girls, Spike and the drivers were anxious about the wind too, all except for Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash: Ah, this wind is nothing! I've been through worse, than these, like that time we saved those engines from that Jacob Hocking Ravens.

(Toink!)

Rainbow Dash: Uh oh.

Ponies (Barring Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash)/Spike/Drivers: Oh, now you've done it!

Miss Ravens: Brace yourselves!

Pinkie Pie: (Singing) He's an evil enchanter
Who speaks evil banter
And if you look deep in his eyes
He will feel like your hand burn
And what will he do?
He'll mix up an evil goop
And he'll gobble you up
In a big tasty soup
Sooo… WATCH OUT!

Blossom/Bubbles/Buttercup: Uh… does this happen a lot?

Thunderlane: You have no idea, Powerpuff Girls.

Narrator: The next day was even more fierce and the mainline engines and their pony friends were anxious.

Henry: Oh dear. I don't like this! This wind is starting to become stronger than yesterday.

Applejack: I agree. Back in Ponyville, we've had raging winds but never here on Sodor, especially since the weather can't be controlled by the pegasi.

Rarity: Plus, the wind is messing up my beautiful coiffure!

Narrator: Gordon and Rainbow Dash were skeptical.

Gordon: Poh! Don't tell me a big green engine like you is afraid of a little gust of wind.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, I mean, I've been through worser than this, and this is nothing, whether we pegasi can control it or not.

Gordon: Your right there Rainbow Dash and besides, what would my express trains do if I was bothered by little gust of wind.

Mr. Thompson: You two are pushing it.

Narrator: Henry and Applejack snorted.

Henry: You just be careful. Mr. Holden says he's worried about some of the trees along the mainline.

James: Henry's right, and Miss Ravens fears that if these winds get any worse, the trees might be blown down on the railway line and then your express couldn't go anywhere!

Applejack: Same here. Why me, Big Macintosh, Braeburn and my granny Granny Smith batten down several apples at Reverend Charles Laxey's orchard at Wellsworth.

Hank: Mah goodness. Ah've heard of tough weather, especially durin' that there war with all them gunshots, but ah haven't seen trees blow onto the railway line.

Gordon: Pah! I have no time to bother with such little things like that!

Rainbow Dash: Neither do I.

Gordon: Perhaps if you, Applejack, James, Rarity and the others stop fussing about the wind and fussing about your duties, then maybe then you might not get held up every day of the week.

Narrator: With that, Mr. Thompson and Rainbow Dash and climbed aboard Gordon's cab and Gordon snorted away. Gordon back down onto platform one for the WildNorWester and Jinty, who had arranged the coaches, was anxious too.

Jinty: Be careful Gordon, Rainbow Dash and Mr. Thompson, we're to expect a gale in a couple of hours.

Flash Sentry: Indeed so. It could be dangerous.

Mr. Roberts: That's right. Mind how you go guys.

Mr. Thompson: Thanks for the warning. We will be careful.

Gordon: Pah! I can manage little Jinty, thank you very much!

Jinty: Don't say we didn't warn you.

Narrator: The guard blew the whistle and Gordon started off.

(Still at Tidmouth)

Jinty/Flash Sentry: (Sighs) We tried to warn him.

Diesel: (Arranging Hank's goods train with Sunset Shimmer and Miss Anderson) Hey Jinty, Flash, Mr Roberts think you can get Belle's coaches for 'The Bluebird Of Knaphord'?

Jinty: On the double old sport! (Puffs off to get them)

(A bit further up the mainline)

Gordon: That Jinty thinks he knows everything!

Narrator: Gordon's down journey went without any problems despite the wind and Gordon and Rainbow Dash were feeling proud by the time they reached Barrow-In-Furness.

Rainbow Dash: Pah! Nothing to it, eh Big G?

Gordon: You got that Right R.D, and they were all worried about a little breeze. Heh, can't wait to tell the others about our successful trip. Now, lets show them how we can manage an up trip.

Mr. Thompson: You guys are pushing it! There's supposes to be a Gale coming in.

Narrator: And Mr. Thompson was right. By the time they started they're return up journey, the winds were blowing a gale stronger than before. Gordon and Rainbow Dash soon began to regret their boasting but they still struggled on. When they reached Wellsworth station the signal was set at danger.

Narrator: Just then the stationmaster came up to Gordon's cab.

Mr. Thompson: Hullo there what's up?

Stationmaster: There's a tree down on your path. Terrence the tractor and Spike the dragon are doing there best to clear it, but its taking a while, however the other line is clear so if you can back your train on to the crossover, he can have you out and away on your journey on the other line.

Gordon: Well, better get going before someone sees us.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, especially Henry, Applejack, James and Rarity. They'll laugh there manes and wheels off.

Gordon: And don't forget Belle. I wouldn't want to embarrass myself in front of my girlfriend.

Mr. Thompson: Calm down guys. Safety to passengers always comes first. At least this is a minor inconvenience.

Rainbow Dash: Uh, yeah that's right. I forgot. Ugh! How can this get any worse?

Narrator: But Rainbow Dash spoke too soon. As Gordon began to reverse, there was another fierce gust of wind followed by an ominous wooden creaking. Rainbow Dash looked back just in the nick of time.

Rainbow Dash: WAIT! STOP!

Narrator: Mr. Thompson, alarmed quickly shut off steam and applied the brakes, followed by a loud thudding crash that rocked the surrounding area! A tree at the end of the platform just clear of the last coach had fallen right onto the points that Gordon needed to use to get out.

Rainbow Dash: Oh for the love pete! We're trapped here and nobody and nopony is going be going anywhere for a while. I just hope not forever…. Oh no, nonono, Rainbow Dash, don't jinx it. Th-this can't be happening. Forever is way too long to be trapped here at Wellsworth. I mean, it's like, forever!

Mr. Thompson: Oh will snap out of it! Just be thankful that we weren't going fast, and that you saw the tree just in time and that none of the passengers were hurt.

Gordon: Oh bother! Now we're going to be later than ever, and if James, Henry and the others pass then they along with Rarity, Applejack and the other pony assistants, they will be laughing like anything. (Panicking) And Belle might break up with me…

Narrator: The signalman ran to telephone for help whilst the guard explained to the passengers what had happened. Fortunately, they didn't have to wait long until they heard a cheerful whistle coming from the yards. Trevor the traction engine chuffed into the yard with a cart with a small saw.

Rainbow Dash: Wahoo! My prayers have been answered! Oh, thankyouthankyoutha– You?

Trevor: Hullo there Gordon, Rainbow Dash, Mr Thomson!

Grannysmith: Howdy R.D. Howdy Mr Thomson, howdy Gordon.

Rainbow Dash: (Disbelief) Trevor the Traction engine? You're going to save us?

Trevor: That's right. I heard you guys were stuck by trees. Never mind, we'll have you out before you can say apple fritters, won't we Miss Granny Smith my dear?

Granny Smith: Oh your just so polite, and yes we will let's get a working Trevor. Let him go Jem Cole!

Narrator: Rainbow Dash's face fell.

Rainbow Dash: Oh no! Now I'm not only going to be stuck here forever, I'm gonna be stuck here forever with a painfully slow traction engine! Gyh, I'm doomed. DOOMED, I tell you!

Mr. Thompson: Oh, just put a lid on it Rainbow Dash, just be glad he's helping us.

Gordon: That's right.

Rainbow Dash: Ugh! Fine!

Narrator: Trevor and Granny Smith worked as hard as they could, sawing the tree into smaller logs but not quick enough to avoid Henry and Applejack, who had seen everything and after saying hullo to Trevor and Granny Smith as they passed, Gordon they gave him a knowingly smile and hiding a giggle.

Rainbow Dash/Gordon: Perfect, just perfect!

Narrator: At last, the tree was cleared and after thanking Trevor Rainbow Dash apologised to Trevor, Gordon backed over the crossing and he Rainbow Dash and Mr. Thompson were soon away again. Jem Cole helped Granny Smith load the little logs into the cart and with blast of the whistle and pull of the regulator, Trevor chuffed away back to the Vicarage Orchard with the logs in tow in his cart. By the time they reached Tidmouth however, it was very late indeed, but the passengers knew that it was not Gordon nor Rainbow Dash nor Mr. Thompson fault. To Rainbow Dash's surprise, the passengers got out and gave her three cheer.

Passengers: Three cheers for Rainbow Dash for saving us from getting squashed by that tree! HIP HIP! HORRAY! HIP HIP! HORRAY! HIP HIP! HORRAY!

Rainbow Dash: Ah, it was nothing really.

Narrator: The Fat Controller came up along with Princess Celestia.

Princess Celestia: Well done Rainbow Dash. We heard all about your brave act and we're proud of you.

Narrator: Princess Celestia and the Fat Controller winked. By the time Gordon reached Tidmouth sheds the winds had died down, but Gordon and Rainbow Dash were still worried and so was a little bit.

Gordon: I hope the shed is empty tonight.

Rainbow Dash: And I hope the hotel is empty too.

Narrator: But unfortunately for them, the other engines were there waiting for him. Then, James and Henry chuckled.

Henry: Did you hear? Gordon and Rainbow Dash and had a little mishap with the winds and the willow tree at Wellsworth.

James: How shocking for such a fine engine like him and such fine ponies whom don't worry about winds. Well, at least we can give Rainbow Dash props for saving those passengers.

Narrator: Gordon just looked the other way and grunted.

Gordon: Winds, bah!

Belle: James and Henry, you know it wasn't Gordon's fault that a tree landed on the track!

James: But Belle…

Belle: No 'buts'! Just go to sleep, and no more will be said about it!

Henry: Ugh! Fine.

Narrator: And Henry and James went to sleep. Gordon spoke quietly to Belle.

Gordon: Thank you my dear. You didn't need to do that.

Belle: Oh, I just wanted to help.

Narrator: Belle and Gordon kissed each other goodnight and went to sleep themselves. Back at Tidmouth Hotel, Applejack and Rarity were talking about Rainbow Dash's mishap and teased her a little bit.

Rarity: (Giggling) First hitting the Fat Directors car in 1921, then stopping on a hill in 1922.

Applejack: (Chuckle) Then going down a wrong line both in 1924 and 1966, and now being trapped by a tree! What ever will you guys be afraid of next?

Narrator: And they couldn't help but laugh slightly. Rainbow Dash just crossed her hooves sat down onto a chair and sulked, but Miss Ravens, Mr. Holden and Soarin' felt sorry for her.

Mr. Holden: Never mind Rainbow Dash. We all make mistakes and at least we all learn from them. Besides, you actually helped out very well.

Rainbow Dash: What do you mean?

Miss Ravens: Well, if it wasn't for you many passengers could have been hurt.

Narrator: Rainbow Dash smiled.

Rainbow Dash: Well, now that you put it that way, I guess I'm didn't really screw up after all.

Soarin': You were very brave my Dashie.

Rainbow Dash: (Blushing slightly) Oh, thank you Soar.

Narrator: With that, Soarin' and Rainbow Dash kissed each other full on the lips and everyone went straight to bed.

Next saga is 'Ffarquar Branchline Engines'. See you there.