Author's Notes: Not much changed here, except that now I added William with Twilight Sparkle, Spike and Bertie.

Bertie's Chase

Narrator: One day in the Fat Controllers office, the fat controller was enjoy a nice cup of tea when the phone rang.

Sir Topham Hatt: Hello. Tidmouth Station. Sir Topham hatt speaking.

Sick Fireman:Uugh…. Morning Sir. I'd don't think I can come to work today. I came down with food poisoning last night.

Sir Topham Hatt: Oh gosh don't tell me. You drank one of those cheap flimflamtacular's again.

Sick fireman: Hey I never tried them before. Their song was catchy enough, plus they looked good on the telly commercial.

Sir Topham Hatt: How many times do I kept telling you to stay clear of cheaply made apple cider? Do you listen? Nooooo. (Sighs) Fine. I'll let you have the day off today, but don't expect any payment increase for this.

Sick fireman: Very well sir. Good day (gulp) sir.

Sir Topham: (sigh) I keep telling people to stay away from that Flim-Flam brothers cider. I don't know why the health inspector won't just shut down there cheap shady business once and for all. (Sigh heavily) Well, seeing that I can't spare anyone or anypony in this case, I Better phone the bus company. I can't let Twilight do two jobs at the same time.

Narrator: Meanwhile, down at Knaphord platform, Edward was still waiting to pick up passengers from Thomas's train not knowing that the train was canceled.

Edward: PEEP! PEEP! PEEP! We're late. Where are Thomas and Twilight Sparkle? It's not like them to be late .

Fluttershy: Calm down Edward. There's probably a good reason for this delay.

Edward: Yes. I suppose your right there.

Rachel: I know how we can pass the time. We can sing a song.

Fluttershy: That's great idea.

Rachel: (Singing) Oh dear what can the matter be.

Fluttershy: (Singing) Johnny so long at the fair.

Sid: Heheheh. Never you two mind about Johnny. Say Fluttershy can you fly up to the cab and see if you can look for Thomas and Twilight Sparkle?

(Fluttershy flies up to roof of Edwards cab)

Sid: Can you see him?

Fluttershy: Um no sir. Sorry.

Narrator: The guard looked at his watch

Guard: 10 minutes late. We can't stay here all day.

Rachel: I'll go up and have a look too Sid. Just in case.

Narrator: So Rachel joined Fluttershy at the top the cab.

Sid: Can you see him?

Rachel: Nope.

Fluttershy: Oh look. There's Bertie the Bus in a tearing hurry. Oh I hope they don't crash.

Rachel: I wouldn't worry about them. Bertie is pretty good on his wheels. Besides, they're most likely on a coach tour or something.

Narrator: They clambered down and back into the cab.

Guard: Right away Fluttershy and Rachel.

Narrator: And they started off.

Bertie: TOOT! TOOT! STOP! STOP! I HAVE THOMAS'S PASSengers….!

Narrator: Bertie roared into the yards. But it was no good. Edward was gone.

Bertie: (Crossly) Bother! Bother Thomas's fireman for foolishly drinking that flimflam cider and not being able to coming to work today. Why did I have to promise you to help the passenger catch the train Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: That will do Bertie. Remember, we made a pinkie promise and those are promises that we must keep. Now Spike, take us away to next station.

Spike: With pleasure. Boy I'm glad to be driving buses instead of a train. Not a single cow to scare me.

William: Well I'm glad to see you finally found your calling to life Spike.

Bertie: William's right. I'll catch Edward or bust.

Narrator: He sped along the road.

Twilight Sparkle: That's the spirit Bertie.

(As they toil up a hill.)

Bertie: (groaning) Oh my gears and axel. I'll never be the same bus again.

Narrator: At last, they reached the top of the hill

Bertie: Hurray! Hurray! I see him. Oh no he's reached station already. No wait a minute, he's stopped at a signal.

Twilight Sparkle, Bertie, Spike and William: Hurray Hurray!

Narrator: And they tore down the hill at breakneck speed Bertie's brakes squealing at the corners as the passengers and ponies all bounced like balls in bucket.

Passengers cheer: Well done Bertie. Well done Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: Go it Bertie!

William: Go it!

Narrator: They raced through the village while dogs and hens scattered in all directions.

Twilight Sparkle: Whew… that's was too close for comfort. Fluttershy would never let us here the end.

William: No kidding Twilight. She'd be in a real panic if she heard something like this.

Narator: Bertie tooted loudly as he skidded into the yard.

Bertie: Wait! Wait!

Narrator: They were just in time to see the signal drop, the guard waved his flag and Edward puffed out of the station. Everyone rushed to the platform but it was no use and they came bustling back.

Bertie: (Unhappily) I'm sorry.

Passenger: Well never mind Bertie. After him, quickly. Third time lucky you know.

Twilight: (Crazy) Plus clock is ticking Bertie Clock is ticking! (Bertie Gulped).

Narrator: But luckily Spike slapped Twilight across the face to break her out of her madness

Spike: Snap out of it! And try to think clearly.

Narrator: Twilight shook herself out of her state of madness.

Twilight: Your right spike. Uh sorry bout that Bertie, I nearly lost my sanity… Emm… again ah heheh! (Blushes) .

Passenger 2: Do you think we will be able to catch Edward at the next station William?

William: Hmmm. Well there's good chance. The main road keeps close to line and plus we'll be able to climb hills better than Edward. No offence to Edward of course. But I'll just make sure to be on the safe side.

Narrator: He then went to speak with the stationmaster while Spike, Twilight and the passengers waited impatiently in the bus.

William: Yes will do it this time.

Narrator: William happily climbed back in.

Everyone : Hurray!

Narrator: Spike turned on the ignition and Bertie chased after Edward once more.

(Cue Bertie's Persuit montage)

(Cut to Edward and Fluttershy)

Coaches: This hill is too steep! This hill is too steep!

Narrator: Edward snorted in front.

Edward: Your complaining? I'm the one doing all the hard work.

Narrator: At last with much clanking, clunking and puffing Edward fluttershy, Rachel and the crew reached the top at last and ran smoothly into the station.

Edward: PEEP! PEEP! Get in quickly please.

Narrator: The porters and passengers hurried and Edward waited impatiently to start. The guards whistle blew and Rachel and Fluttershy looked back. But the flag didn't wave.

Bertie: (Horn sounds out) TOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!

Fluttershy: (Jumps back) OH!

Rachel: (Pats Fluttershy reassuringly) It's ok Fluttershy. It's just a horn.

Narrator: The stationmaster ran up and snatched flag out of the guard's hand. Then everything happened at once. Bertie continued honking furiously, Twilight Sparkle, Spike and William ran to platform.

Twilight, Spike and William: STOP THAT TRAIN!

Narrator: The passenger and ponies rushed onto the platform and on to the train. The station master told the crew what happened.

Fluttershy: Oh my. I'm dreadfully sorry about that Twilight, Spike, William and Bertie.

Edward: Oh dear. Same here. We had no idea. So sorry about the chase wild goose chase you lot.

Rachel: Oh my goodness I'm sorry about that you lot. We had no idea.

Twilight: It's all good.

Spike: At least everyone is now on board.

William: Don't worry about it.

Bertie: Besides, it's my fault….. Late at the junction…you didn't know… about Thomas's passengers.

Edward: PEEP! PEEP! Goodbye Bertie. We're off. Thanks again Bertie, William, Spike and Twilight.

Fluttershy: Thank you again everyone.

Rachel: Thank you all.

Twilight, Spike, William and passengers: Three cheers for Bertie!

Narrator: And they cheered and waved till they were out of sight.

And that was another episode featuring our favourite red bus. Next we meet a little traction engine. See you there.