Spike's Christmas Party and Other Favorite Stories

Spike's Christmas Party and Other Favorite Stories is a My Little Pony/Thomas parody of the Thomas and Friends US video, Thomas' Christmas Party and Other Favorite Stories. It features four first season episodes, two second season episodes and two third season episodes of Spike the Dragon and Friends narrated by George Carlin.

Cast

 * Spike as Thomas
 * Shining Armor as Edward
 * Big Macintosh as Henry
 * Chief Thunderhooves as Gordon
 * Cranky Doodle Donkey as James
 * Pipsqueak as Percy
 * Braeburn as Toby
 * Night Light as Donald
 * Hondo Flanks as Douglas
 * Apple Bloom as Annie
 * Sweetie Belle as Clarabel
 * The Changelings as The Troublesome Trucks
 * Featherweight as Terence
 * Gummy as Trevor
 * Hoity Toity as Sir Topham Hatt
 * Goldie Delicious as Mrs. Kyndley
 * Soarin as Duck (does not speak)
 * Owlowiscious as Harold (does not speak)
 * Princess Celestia as Lady Hatt (does not speak)
 * Angel as Bertie (not named, does not speak)
 * Snips as Bill (cameo)
 * Snails as Ben (cameo)
 * Discord as Diesel (cameo)
 * Filthy Rich as BoCo (cameo)
 * Scootaloo as Henrietta (cameo)
 * Everyone else as Themselves

Episodes

 * 1) Spike's Christmas Party
 * 2) Spike and the Missing Christmas Tree
 * 3) Featherweight the Pegasus
 * 4) The Flying Kipper
 * 5) A Scarf for Pipsqueak
 * 6) A New Friend for Spike
 * 7) Big Macintosh's Forest
 * 8) Spike Saves the Day

Spike's Christmas Party
Narrator: "It was Christmas in Ponyville. All the animals were working hard. Spike and Braeburn were busy carrying people and parcels up and down the branch paths. Everyone was happy.

Only the fillies, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle were complaining."

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: "It's always the same before Christmas."

Narrator: "They groaned."

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: "We feel so full, we feel so full."

Spike: "Oh, come on!"

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "Where's your festive spirit? Christmas day is almost here."

Narrator: "By the side of the path was a lonely little cottage with a familiar figure waving to them."

Spike: "It's Goldie Delicious!"

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "Happy Christmas!"

Narrator: "Spike always felt better for seeing her."

Spike: "Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without Goldie Delicious."

Narrator: "He said to himself.

When work was over, Spike went to see the other animals. All their fur had been cleaned."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Hah!"

Narrator: "Said Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Just look at us. Your driver will have to work fast to get you as smart as us."

Spike: "Never mind that."

Narrator: "Replied Spike."

Spike: "I've something important to say. Do you realize it's been a whole year since Goldie Delicious saved us from a nasty accident?

You remember when she was ill in bed and,"

Shining Armor: "Yes, of course."

Narrator: "Interrupted Shining Armor."

Shining Armor: "You told us how she waved her red dressing gown out of her window to warn you about a landslide ahead."

Pipsqueak: "And you and Braeburn gave her presents."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak joined in."

Pipsqueak: "And Hoity Toity sent her to the seaside to get better."

Cranky Doodle Donkey and Big Macintosh: "But,"

Narrator: "Said the other animals."

Cranky Doodle Donkey and Big Macintosh: "The rest of us have never thanked her properly."

Spike: "Exactly."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "So now I think we should all give her a special Christmas party."

Narrator: "Everyone was getting very excited and the drivers felt sure that Hoity Toity would agree, as indeed he did. The animals were all busy making plans when silence fell.

Hoity Toity had bad news."

Hoity Toity: "The weather's changed badly. Goldie Delicious is snowed up. Braeburn says he'll help to rescue her. You must help too, Spike. There's no party unless you do."

Narrator: "Spike hated snow, but he said bravely."

Spike: "I'll try, sir. We must rescue her, we must."

Hoity Toity: "There's a good dragon. You and Braeburn will manage splendidly."

Narrator: "Spike charged the snowdrifts fiercely. Sometimes he swept them aside, sometimes they stuck fast and the men had to loosen them.

But at the cutting near the cottage, they could go no further."

Spike's Fireman: "Look at that!"

Narrator: "Exclaimed Spike's fireman."

Spike: "Here we are!"

Narrator: "An answering wave came from an upstairs window.

Then they heard a familiar sound."

Spike: "That's Featherweight the Pegasus."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "He's come to help too."

Narrator: "Sure enough, Featherweight was working hard to clear a path to the road and safety.

At long last, the rescue was complete. Pipsqueak took the tired workmen home. Featherweight said goodbye to Goldie Delicious and promised to take care of her cottage as he watched them all set off.

The animals made good time. No more snow had fallen, but the yard was dark. There was no one to be seen. Spike's heart sank.

Suddenly, all the lights came on. What a marvelous site awaited Goldie Delicious."

Hoity Toity: "Well done!"

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "I'm really proud of you all."

Narrator: "Goldie Delicious especially thanked the smaller animals."

Goldie Delicious: "Spike and Braeburn are old friends."

Narrator: "She said."

Goldie Delicious: "And now Pipsqueak, you are my friend too."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak was very pleased."

Pipsqueak: "Three cheers for Goldie Delicious!"

Narrator: "He called."

Pipsqueak: "Hooray, hooray, hooray!"

Narrator: "They all cheered."

Animals: "We wish you a merry Christmas, we wish you a merry Christmas, we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!"

Narrator: "Spike the Dragon and his friends thought it was the best Christmas ever, and Goldie Delicious could think of nowhere she would rather live than here with them in Ponyville."

Spike and the Missing Christmas Tree
Narrator: "It was two days before Christmas. Many children were expected in Ponyville. All the animals were busy with the final preparations. Hoity Toity wanted this year's carol party to be an extra special celebration.

Hoity Toity was now waiting impatiently for Spike."

Hoity Toity: "Quickly now,"

Narrator: "He said."

Hoity Toity: "Our Christmas Tree has arrived just in time. I want you to fetch it, Spike. Soarin can look after Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle until you get back."

Spike: "Will we be able to sing carols, too?"

Narrator: "Asked Spike."

Hoity Toity: "We'll see."

Narrator: "Promised Hoity Toity."

Spike: "It would be nice to sing carols again."

Narrator: "Sighed Spike, as he set off on his important mission.

Spike collected the tree safely, but large snowdrifts lay ahead."

Spike: "I mustn't be late."

Narrator: "He thought."

Spike: "Hoity Toity is relying on me."

Narrator: "Whistling bravely, Spike tried to move, but he couldn't. There was worse to come!

Spike was snowed under!

Meanwhile, the other animals waited and waited. They were grumbling about Spike for being late."

Hoity Toity: "Silence!"

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "Spike left the works safely, but snow has brought the telephone lines down. We must assume he is stranded."

Narrator: "The animals now felt sorry for Spike, and cold but confident, the unicorns set off to the rescue.

Suddenly, they came to a drift that was deeper than the rest."

Spike: "Help!"

Night Light: "Hush!"

Narrator: "Said Night Light."

Night Light: "I can hear something."

Hondo Flanks: "Probably the wind."

Narrator: "Said Hondo Flanks."

Spike: "Help!"

Night Light: "No, listen!"

Narrator: "Insisted Night Light."

Spike: "Over here!"

Night Light: "Ach! It's Spike! Come on, the poor wee dragon must be frozen to the scales in there!"

Narrator: "When the workmen arrived, it took some time to decide how to dig away the heavy drifts of snow. Spike's driver and fireman, who had taken shelter at a nearby cottage, joined the rescue. At last, Spike and the precious Christmas tree were freed from the snowdrift.

Then, they set off once more to finish their long journey.

Hoity Toity greeted them warmly."

Hoity Toity: "As a reward for all your hard work, you may go and enjoy the carols. Be quick now!"

Narrator: "At Ponyville Townhall, all was soon ready."

Hoity Toity: "One, two, three!"

Narrator: "Suddenly, like magic, the Townhall was flooded with lights."

Hoity Toity: "Ladies and gentlemen and children, I give you three cheers for Spike the Dragon and all his friends who have made this occasion possible!"

Narrator: "Suddenly, there was a strange flapping sound. Pipsqueak and Braeburn smiled. They knew who it was.

With landing lights shining brightly, Owlowicious touched down gently in the snow, bringing the greatest surprise of all; Santa Claus! Everyone cheered, and the party began.

Spike: "It's no fun getting stuck in the snow,"

Narrator: "Whispered Spike to Pipsqueak,"

Spike: "But it was worth it for this party. Happy Holidays, Pipsqueak, Happy Holidays, everybody!"

Featherweight the Pegasus
Narrator: "Autumn had come to Ponyville. The fields were changing from yellow stubble to brown earth, and a pegasus pony was hard at work as Spike puffed along.

Later, Spike saw the pegasus close by."

Featherweight: "Hello."

Narrator: "Said the pegasus."

Featherweight: "I'm Featherweight. I'm plowing."

Spike: "I'm Spike. My fillies and I are taking passengers. What ugly arms you've got."

Featherweight: "They're not ugly. They're wings."

Narrator: "Said Featherweight."

Featherweight: "I can go anywhere. I don't need the road."

Spike: "I don't want to go anywhere."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "I like my road, thank you."

Narrator: "Winter came with dark clouds full of snow."

Spike's Driver: "I don't like it."

Narrator: "Said Spike's Driver."

Spike's Driver: "A heavy fall is coming. I hope it doesn't stop us."

Spike: "Puh."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "Soft stuff. Nothing to it."

Narrator: "And he puffed off, feeling cold but confident.

They finished their journey safely, but by now, the country was covered."

Spike's Driver: "You'll need your boots for the next journey, Spike."

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Spikes: "Puh! Snow is silly soft stuff. It won't stop me."

Narrator: "The boots were heavy and uncomfortable and made Spike cross. He shook them, and he banged them, and when he got back, they were so damaged that his driver had to take them off."

Spike's Driver: "You're a very naughty dragon!"

Narrator: "He said to Spike.

Next morning, Spike's driver and fireman came early, and worked hard to mend the boots, but they couldn't make them fit.

Spike was pleased."

Spike: "I shan't have to wear them! I shan't have to wear them!"

Narrator: "He puffed to Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle. But they were rather worried."

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: "I hope it's all right. I hope it's all right."

Narrator: "They whispered to each other.

The driver was worried, too."

Spike's Driver: "It's not bad here,"

Narrator: "He said to the fireman,"

Spike's Driver: "But it's sure to be deep in the valley!"

Spike: "Silly soft stuff."

Narrator: "Puffed Spike."

Spike: "I didn't need those stupid old things yesterday, and I shan't today. Snow can't stop me!"

Narrator: "He rushed into a tunnel, thinking how clever he was, but there was trouble ahead."

Spike: "Fire and scales!"

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "I'm stuck!"

Narrator: "And he was.

Spike's Driver: "Back, Spike, back!"

Narrator: "Said his driver.

Spike tried, but his feet spun and he couldn't move.

The conductor went for help, while everyone else tried to dig the snow away. But as fast as they dug, more snow slid down until Spike was nearly buried."

Spike: "Oh my legs and tail! I shall have to stop here till' I'm frozen. What a silly dragon I am!"

Narrator: "And Spike began to cry.

At last, a rabbit came to rescue the passengers, and then, who should come to Spike's rescue but Featherweight! Snow never worries him.

He pulled the empty fillies away, then came back for Spike.

Spike's feet were clear, but still spun when he tried to move.

Featherweight tugged and slipped and slipped and tugged, and at last dragged Spike clear of the snow, ready for the journey home."

Spike: "Oh, thank you, Featherweight. Your wings are splendid."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike's Driver: "I hope you'll be sensible now, Spike."

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Spike: "I'll try."

Narrator: "Said Spike, and he puffed slowly away."

The Flying Kipper
Narrator: "One winter evening, Big Macintosh's driver said."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "We'll be out early tomorrow. We've got to take the Flying Kipper. Don't tell Chief Thunderhooves, but I think if we pull the kipper nicely, Hoity Toity will let us take the express buffaloes. The special medicine they gave you is working well."

Big Macintosh: "Hooray!"

Narrator: "Cried Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "That will be lovely."

Narrator: "All kinds of ships use the harbor at the big station by the sea. There are passenger ships, cargo ships and fishing boats also come here They unload their fish on the key. Some of it goes to shops in the town, and the rest are given to special changelings to other places faraway. This is the line of changelings that the men call 'The Flying Kipper'.

Big Macintosh was ready at 5'o clock. There was snow and frost. Men hustled and shouted loading up the crates of fish. The last door banged, the guard showed his green lamp, and the Flying Kipper was ready to go."

Big Macintosh: "Come on, come on! Don't be silly, don't be silly!"

Narrator: "Huffed Big Mac to the changelings. The changelings shuttered and groaned."

Changelings: "Trickety-trock, trickety-trock! Alright, alright!"

Big Macintosh: "That's better, that's better!"

Narrator: "Puffed Big Mac.

Clouds of smoke and steam poured into the cold air, and the lamp shown brightly."

Big Macintosh: "Hurry, hurry, hurry!"

Narrator: "Panted Big Mac.

They were going well. The light grew better, signal lights showed green as they past.

Then, a yellow signal appeared ahead. His driver prepared to stop, but the home signal was down."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "All clear, Big Mac. Away we go."

Narrator: "They couldn't know that the switches from the main line to a siding were frozen. And the home signal should've been set at danger. But snow had forced it down.

A freight animal was waiting in the siding to let the Flying Kipper past. And the driver and the fireman were drinking cocoa with the conductor."

Conductor: "The kipper is due."

Narrator: "Said the conductor."

Fireman: "Who cares?"

Narrator: "Said the fireman."

Fireman: "This is good cocoa!"

Narrator: "The driver got up."

Driver: "Come on, fireman. Back to our animal."

Narrator: "They got out just in time."

(CRASH!)

Narrator: "Big Mac's driver and fireman had jumped clear before the crash. But Big Mac lay dazed and surprised.

Hoity Toity came to see him."

Big Macintosh: "The signal was down, sir."

Narrator: "Said Big Mac."

Hoity Toity: "Cheer up, Big Mac. It wasn't your fault. Ice and snow caused the accident. I'm sending you to Crewe, a fine place for sick animals. They'll give you a new shape and a larger stomach. You'll feel a different horse and you won't need special medicine anymore. Won't that be nice?"

Big Macintosh: "Yes, sir."

Narrator: "Said Big Mac doubtfully.

Big Macintosh liked being at Crewe, but was glad to come home.

A crowd of people waited to see him arrive in his new shape. He looked so splendid and strong that they gave him three cheers."

Big Macintosh: "Peep, peep!"

Narrator: "He whistled."

Big Macintosh: "Thank you very much."

Narrator: "I'm sorry to say that a lot of little children are often late for school because they wait to see Big Mac go by. They often see him taking the express buffaloes. He does it so well that Chief Thunderhooves is jealous. But that's another story."

A Scarf for Pipsqueak
Narrator: "It was a cold winter's morning in Ponyville. The wind was bitter and the ground hard with frost. Spike and Pipsqueak were cold and cross."

Spike: "All I want is a warm body."

Narrator: "Huffed Spike."

Spike: "Firelighter knows that. He's late."

Pipsqueak: "He's not late."

Narrator: "Replied Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "This weather woke us up early."

Narrator: "Gusts of wind swirled round the library, tossing flakes of snow towards Spike. Then they swooshed around Pipsqueak too."

Pipsqueak: "Why don't we talk about something else?"

Narrator: "Shivered Pipsqueak."

Spike: "Yes."

Narrator: "Replied Spike."

Spike: "Like how silly we'll look when you heads turn into icicles."

Pipsqueak: "That's not funny. Maybe we'll stop feeling cold if we talk about warm things, like sunshine and steam."

Spike: "And firelighters."

Narrator: "Muttered Spike."

Pipsqueak: "Scarves!"

Narrator: "Continued Pipsqueak."

Spike: "Scarves."

Narrator: "Laughed Spike."

Spike: "That's what you need, Pipsqueak. A woolly scarf round your neck."

Narrator: "Spike was only teasing. But Pipsqueak thought happily about scarves until the firelighter came.

Hoity Toity was enjoying hot porridge for breakfast. He was looking forward to taking important visitors on a tour of the town, and had pressed his special trousers."

Hoity Toity: "I shall put them in my trunk."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity said to Princess Celestia."

Hoity Toity: "And change into them just before the photographs are taken."

Narrator: "Then he set off to catch his ride.

Pipsqueak was now working hard. His body was warm, and he had plenty of strength, but he still thought about scarves. He saw them everywhere he went."

Pipsqueak: "My funnel's cold, my funnel's cold."

Narrator: "He puffed."

Pipsqueak: "I want a scarf, I want a scarf."

Big Macintosh: "Rubbish, Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Said Big Macintosh."

Big Macintosh: "Ponies don't wear scarves."

Pipsqueak: "Ponies with proper necks do."

Narrator: "Replied Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Your neck is too big."

Narrator: "Before Big Mac could answer, Pipsqueak puffed away. Big Mac snorted. He was looking forward to pulling the special cart.

It was time for the photographs. Everyone was excited. Hoity Toity was waiting on the platform for his trousers. They were in a trunk amongst a big load of baggage. The porters were taking the baggage trolley across the line. They were walking backwards to see that nothing fell off.

Pipsqueak was still being cheeky. His driver always shut off steam just outside the station. Pipsqueak wanted to surprise the buffaloes by coming in as quietly as he could.

But the porters didn't here him either. Pipsqueak gave them such a fright that boxes and bags burst everywhere."

Pipsqueak: "Oh!"

Narrator: "Groaned Pipsqueak.

Sticky streams of jam trickled down Pipsqueak's face. A hat fell on his hoof. Worst of all, a pair of trousers coiled lovingly round his neck.

Everyone was a very angry. Hoity Toity seized the top hat."

Hoity Toity: "Mine!"

Narrator: "He said."

Hoity Toity: "Pipsqueak, look at this!"

Pipsqueak: "Yes sir. I am sir."

Hoity Toity: "My best trousers too!"

Pipsqueak: "Yes sir. Please sir."

Hoity Toity: "We must pay the passengers for their spoiled clothes, and my trousers are ruined. I hope this will teach you not to play tricks with the buffaloes."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak went off to the yard. He felt very silly. On the way, he met Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Hello, Pipsqueak. So you found a scarf, eh? But legs go in trousers, not necks."

Narrator: "And he puffed off to tell Big Mac the news.

That evening, Spike and Pipsqueak were resting in the shed. Pipsqueak's driver had taken away the trousers and given Pipsqueak a good rubdown."

Spike: "Firelighter's promised to come early tomorrow."

Narrator "Said Spike. Big Macintosh arrived. He'd enjoyed taking the visitors around and now felt sorry for Pipsqueak too."

Big Macintosh: "Driver says the weather will be warmer tomorrow. You won't need a scarf, Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Certainly not."

Narrator: "Replied Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Ponies don't need scarves. Ponies need warm bodies. Everyone knows that."

A New Friend for Spike
Narrator: "Gummy the baby alligator enjoyed living in the vicarage orchard. Shining Armor came to see him everyday, but sometimes, Gummy didn't have enough work to do."

Gummy: "I do like to like to keep busy all the time."

Narrator: "He sighed one day."

Gummy: "And I do like company, especially children's company."

Shining Armor: "Cheer up."

Narrator: "Smiled Shining Armor."

Shining Armor: "Hoity Toity has work for you at his new harbor. I'm to take you to meet Spike today."

Gummy: "Oh!"

Narrator: "Exclaimed Gummy happily."

Gummy: "The harbor! The seaside! Children! That will be lovely!"

Narrator: "Spike was on his way to the harbor with a load of metal pilings. There were needed to make the harbor wall firm and safe."

Shining Armor: "Hello, Spike."

Narrator: "Said Shining Armor."

Shining Armor: "This is Gummy, a friend of mine. He's a baby alligator."

Narrator: "Spike eyed the newcomer doubtfully."

Spike: "A what alligator?"

Gummy: "A baby alligator."

Narrator: "Explained Gummy."

Gummy: "I travel in water instead of roads. Can you take me to the harbor, please? Hoity Toity has a job for me."

Spike: "Yes, of course."

Narrator: "Replied Spike. But he was still puzzled.

Workmen gave Gummy to Spike, and soon, they were ready to start their journey."

Gummy: "I'm glad Hoity Toity needs me."

Narrator: "Called Gummy."

Gummy: "I don't have enough to do sometimes, you know, Although, I can work anywhere. In orchards, on farms, in scrapyards, even at harbors."

Spike: "But you don't run on the roads."

Narrator: "Puffed Spike."

Gummy: "I'm a baby alligator. I don't need roads to be useful."

Narrator: "Replied Gummy."

Gummy: "You wait and see."

Narrator: "When they reached the harbor, they found everything in confusion. Changelings were blocking the roads, and stone slabs lay everywhere."

Spike's Driver: "We must get these pilings past."

Narrator: "Said Spike's driver."

Spike's Driver: "They are essential. Gummy, we need you to drag them around this mess."

Gummy: "Just the sort of job I like."

Narrator: "Replied Gummy."

Gummy: "Now you'll see Spike. I'll soon show you what baby alligators can do."

Narrator: "Gummy was as good as his word. He dragged the pilings clear with chains, and towed them into position."

Gummy: "Who needs roads?"

Narrator: "He muttered cheerfully to himself.

Later, Spike brought Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle to meet him. Spike was most impressed."

Spike: "Now I understand how useful a baby alligator can be."

Narrator: "The fillies had lots of children. Gummy gave them rides along the harbor. He liked this best of all."

Apple Bloom: "He's very kind."

Narrator: "Said Apple Bloom."

Sweetie Belle: "He reminds me of Spike."

Narrator: "Added Sweetie Belle.

Everyone was sorry when it was time for Gummy to go. Spike took him to the junction.

A small tear came into Gummy's eye. Spike pretended not to see. He whistled gaily to make Gummy happy."

Spike: "I'll come and see you if I can."

Narrator: "He promised."

Spike: "The vicar will look after you, and there's plenty of work for you now at the orchard. But we may need you again at the harbor someday."

Gummy: "That would be wonderful."

Narrator: "Said Gummy.

That evening, Gummy stood remember his new friend, Spike, the harbor and most of all, the children. Then he went happily to sleep in the house at the bottom of the orchard."

Big Macintosh's Forest
Narrator: "Big Macintosh the Red Horse has lived in Ponyville for many years. He wouldn't want to be anywhere else. He likes every part of it. From the fields filled with flowers to the white sandy beaches. But there is one place that Big Mac always enjoyed visiting more than any other. His driver knew this too."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "Come on, Big Mac."

Narrator: "He would sometimes say."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "We've made good time today. We'll stop for a while by the forest."

Narrator: "Big Macintosh loved it here. The forest was full of broad oaks and tall pines.

Big Mac could remember the day long ago where he and Braeburn brought some new trees to be planted and Featherweight and Gummy helped haul them into place. Now he could see the trees growing amongst the others on the hillside. Big Mac always felt better for being here. He couldn't really explain why, but his driver understood."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "It's peaceful."

Narrator: "He said to Big Mac.

But one night, everything changed. The animals were resting in the library."

Spike: "Listen."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "Can you hear a strange whistling sound?"

Braeburn: "It's the wind blowing outside our library."

Narrator: "Replied Braeburn."

Braeburn: "But I've never heard it like this before."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Do you know?"

Narrator: "Added Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "If Chief Thunderhooves wasn't here now, I'd say it was him thundering by with the buffaloes."

Narrator: "All the animals laughed, except Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "I hope the wind won't harm the forest."

Narrator: "By morning, the fierce winds had gone, but the damage was done. Big Mac's driver came to see him in the library."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "Trees have fallen on the path."

Narrator: "He said."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "We must help clear the path."

Narrator: "Night Light set off with the breakdown crane, and Big Mac followed.

Trees lay everywhere. The hillside now looked so bare. Big Mac felt sad."

Big Macintosh: "What will happen to all the animals who live here?"

Narrator: "He thought.

When Big Mac's carts were full of logs, he took them to the timber mill where they would be turned into furniture and other things. Big Mac was glad the wood was being put to good use, but he was still sorry to lose part of his forest."

Braeburn: "Oh dear."

Narrator: "Sighed Braeburn to Spike."

Braeburn: "I wish there was something we can do to make things better again."

Spike: "Yes, indeed."

Narrator: "Replied Spike."

Spike: "But what? We can't mend broken trees."

Hoity Toity: "Hello Braeburn."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "You do look glum."

Braeburn: "I'm sad about the trees."

Narrator: "Said Braeburn."

Braeburn: "And so is Big Macintosh. The forest is a special place to him. Now some of it is gone."

Hoity Toity: "We'll soon put that right."

Narrator: "Replied Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "I have an important job for you, Braeburn. I would like you to take some carts to the forest."

Narrator: "When the carts arrived, Braeburn was delighted. They were full of splendid young trees all ready for planting."

Braeburn: "This is the best job I've ever had."

Narrator: "Said Braeburn happily.

When Big Mac returned, he was most surprised. There were Featherweight and Gummy busily helping the workmen clear the torn stumps and branches."

Featherweight: "Look Big Mac."

Narrator: "Called Featherweight."

Featherweight: "We're beginning again. The hillside will look better than ever before. You'll see."

Narrator: "Now whenever Big Mac stops by the forest, he could see the new trees growing strong and tall. Sometimes, everywhere is very quiet. And at other times, Big Mac could hear leaves rustling, or a bird's wing brushing the air. Often he can hear the distance sound of children laughing. And always, he is happy here."

Spikes Saves the Day
Narrator: "Every day, Hoity Toity came to the station to see the animals."

Hoity Toity: "Hello."

Narrator: "He always said to Spike."

Hoity Toity: "Don't let the silly changelings tease you. Remember, you have important job as a special helper in the yard."

Narrator: "There were lots of changelings, and Spike worked very hard pushing and pulling them into place. There was also a small trailer and two strange things his driver called cranes."

Spike's Driver: "That's the breakdown crane."

Narrator: "He told Spike."

Spike's Driver: "The cranes are for lifting heavy things, like animals and changelings."

Narrator: "One day, Spike was in the yard. Suddenly, he heard a donkey screaming."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Help! Help!"

Narrator: "A donkey came rushing through, much too fast. The donkey was Cranky Doodle Donkey, and he was frightened. His feet were on fire."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "They're pushing me, they're pushing me!"

Narrator: "He panted."

Changelings: "On, on!"

Narrator: "Laughed the changelings.

Still screaming,"

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Help! Help!"

Narrator: "Poor Cranky disappeared."

Spike: "I'd like to teach those changelings a lesson."

Narrator: "Said Spike the Dragon.

Soon came the alarm."

Signalman: "Cranky's off the line, the breakdown crane, quickly!"

Narrator: "Spike grabbed the crane, and off they went.

Spike worked his hardest."

Spike: "Hurry, hurry, hurry!"

Narrator: "He puffed. He wasn't pretending to be like Chief Thunderhooves; he really meant it."

Spike: "Bother those changelings and their tricks. I hope poor Cranky isn't hurt."

Narrator: "Cranky's driver and fireman were feeling him all over, to see if he was hurt."

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver and Fireman: "Never mind, Cranky."

Narrator: "They said."

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver and Fireman: "It was those silly changelings and your old wooden feet that cause the accident."

Narrator: "Spike pushed the breakdown crane alongside. Then he pulled away the unhurt changelings."

Changelings: "Oh, dear, oh, dear!"

Narrator: "They groaned."

Spike: "Serves you right, serves you right!"

Narrator: "Puffed Spike.

He was hard at work, puffing backwards and forwards all day."

Spike: "This will teach you a lesson. This will teach you a lesson."

Narrator: "He told the changelings.

And they answered,"

Changelings: "Yes it will, yes it will."

Narrator: "They left the broken changelings, then with two cranes, they put Cranky back on the line.

He tried to move, but he couldn't, so Spike helped him back home.

Hoity Toity was waiting anxiously for them."

Hoity Toity: "Well, Spike,"

Narrator: "He said,"

Hoity Toity: "I've heard all about it, and I'm very pleased with you. You're a really useful dragon.

Cranky shall have some proper feet and some new fur, and you shall have a route all to yourself."

Spike: "Oh, thank you, sir!"

Narrator: "Said Spike.

Now Spike is as happy as can be. He has a route, and two fillies called Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle. He puffs proudly backwards and forwards with them all day.

He is never lonely. Shining Armor and Big Macintosh stop quite often and tell him the news.

Chief Thunderhooves is always in a hurry, but never forgets to whistle to Spike, and Spike always whistles in return."