The Magic Lamp

The Magic Lamp is the seventeenth episode of the first season of The Railroad Girl.

Summary
Edward tells Doki, Bright Eyes, Bubbles, and Doki's schoolfriends a story about an engine named Proteus who possessed a magic lamp that is said to grant wishes to anyone who holds it, and when the lamp shows up at Totally 60's, Doki begins to wonder if the story is true.

Story
One Friday night, Doki, Bright Eyes, Bubbles, and Doki's friends Gabi Allen, her dog Chase, Fico Hudson, Anabella McPherson, and Oto Standish were at Thomas and Edward's home for a sleepover. They were outside around the fire pit.

"Hey," asked Edward, "who wants to hear a story?"

"Yeah," said Fico, "let's hear it!"

Everyone else agreed.

"Okay," said Edward, who then cleared his throat, "A long time ago, there was an engine called Proteus."

The scene faded to show a narrow gauge steam engine that looked similar to Sir Handel, but painted bright yellow with red lining with no name plates nor number plates and a lamp on his funnel.

"As the story goes," said Edward's voice narrating, "Proteus was beloved by the citizens of Winter City, especially the children. He would often teach them new games and help them out whenever they had a problem. He was also said to possess a magical lamp that can grant wishes."

"Nice," said Fico, "so, what happened?"

"Sadly," said Edward, "one night, Proteus was on his way home from work, and he had to cross an old iron bridge. Halfway through, he lost control and plunged into the swamps below."

"Man, that's said," said Gabi.

"Yeah," said Edward, "the city was deeply saddened by the loss of Proteus. But then they went to retrieve him, they found his lamp gone."

"What happened to it," asked Bubbles.

"Nobody knows," said Edward, "it was never found again since the accident."

"I wish we can find it," said Doki.

Just then, Ernie Devlin, the controller for the Winter City Railway and Bubbles' father, arrived to pick the other kids up and take them home.

"See you guys in school on Monday," said Doki.

"You too," said Gabi.

The next day, Doki went into Totally 60's to spend the money he earned from helping his father, Greg, paint the fence. It didn't take long for something to catch his eye. There, on a small table, was an object that looked like a lamp. There was a "Brand New!" tag tied to it.

"Wow," said Doki, "that's amazing!"

"Like it," asked a familiar voice.

It was the manager, Scott Tracy.

"Hey, Scott," said Doki, "where'd you get this lamp?"

"I found it along the edge of the river while I was fishing," said Scott, "though it'd be pretty neat to sell."

Just then, Doki thought of something.

"Hey, Scott," asked Doki, "have you heard the legend of Proteus?"

"Yeah," said Scott, "My dad used to tell that to me and my brothers when we were kids. Why'd you ask?"

"Well," said Doki, "do you think this could be Proteus' lamp?"

"Maybe," said Scott, "If it is, I may have made history."

"Cool," said Doki, "how much are you asking for it?"

"For this," said Scott, "I'd say maybe hirty bucks."

Doki then took out a Jackson and a Hamilton out of his wallet.

"I'll take it," said Doki.

Doki gave the money to Scott and left with the lamp.

"Maybe," Doki said, "if this is Proteus' lamp, then Edward's story might be true!"

WIP