Thomas' research

This is how Thomas' research goes in Thomas and Friends: Olympics Special.

[school bell rings]

Thomas(EG): Ok. I think this will be fine.

[He bumps into serval students on the way]

Thomas(EG): Sorry. Excuse me. Pardon me.

Matau T. Monkey (EG): Ooh-ooh! Argh-argh!

[door opens]

Thomas(EG): Matau! Matau!?

Matau T. Monkey (EG): [grunts]

Thomas(EG): [giggles] There you are.

Matau T. Monkey(EG): [looks at Thomas' amulet] Ahh.

Ryan F-Freeman (EG): Alright, Matau. That's enough.

Thomas(EG): Hi, Ryan. I see your pet is curious with my amulet.

Ryan F-Freeman (EG): I know.

[Ryan leaves]

Thomas(EG): Later, Ryan.

Matau T. Monkey (EG): Ooh-ooh! [tickles Thomas with his tail]

Thomas(EG): Hey![giggles] That tickles.

[Matau stops]

Thomas (EG): Okay, okay! Last night's field test confirmed it, Matau. With this device, I can track and contain the bizarre energy coming from Canterlot High.

Matau T. Monkey(EG):[growls]

Thomas (EG): I know you didn't like me going over there, but I just couldn't wait. And soon, I'll have all the time I need. All of Crystal Prep is gonna be there for the Friendship Games. I just hope all that "rivalry" nonsense doesn't get in the way of my research. If I can collect enough data on these EM frequencies, I should be able to extrapolate the waveforms to determine their origin. That would practically guarantee my entrance into the Everton Independent Study Program! Whoa! Twilight will be so proud!

Sci-Twi: What was that about me?

Thomas(EG): Yes, Twilight. I hope my brother will be so happy with me.

Sci-Twi: I know. [leaves the room] See you later.

Matau T. Monkey(EG): Ooh-Ooh. Ahh-ahh.

[knock on the door]

Thomas(EG): Coming!

Dean Arcee: Thomas, you know the rules against pets.

Thomas(EG): Oh. Matau is not my pet. He's my brother's.

Dean Arcee: Oh, right.

Thomas(EG): Lucky for Principle Cinch, my brother's pet is not a dog.

Dean Arcee: If you say so. But Principal Cinch is highly allergic, so I suggest you put on a clean shirt.

Thomas(EG): Ok. [puts on a clean shirt]

Dean Arcee: Because, she wants to meet you.

Thomas(EG): She wants to see me??

Dean Arcee: Yes.

Thomas(EG): Wow! I hope she'll except my application to Everton!

Dean Arcee:  I've been meaning to talk to you about that. Are you sure that's what you really want?

Thomas(EG): I know. But, a program that allows me to focus all my attention on my own advanced math and science projects? It's a dream come true!

Sci-Twi: I'm so happy for you.

Thomas(EG): Thanks, Twilight.[hugs Sci-Twi]

Dean Arcee: But there aren't any classrooms with other students. You'll be doing everything on your own.

Thomas (EG):  That is why it's called an "independent study program".

Dean Arcee: I just don't want you to miss out on anything. That's all. Being around other people isn't a bad thing. Sometimes it's how you learn the most about yourself.

Thomas (EG): I guess.

Sci-Twi: Don't worry, Thomas. You'll do fine. I hope Ryan will be so happy.

Dean Arcee: Meet you in Principal Cinch's office in a few minutes?

[door closes]

Sci-Twi: I hope you get what you want, Thomas.

Thomas (EG): I hope so, Twilight.

Puppy Spike: [barks]

Thomas (EG): Hey, Spike.

Sci-Twi: I keep him hidden in my backpack.

Thomas (EG): Oh. What about my brother's pet?

Sci-Twi: He hides in his locker.

Thomas (EG): Oh. I hope that Principal Cinch and Vice Principal Shinnok are happy to see me.

Sci-Twi: [watches him go] Good luck.

Thomas (EG): Thanks, Twilight. I'm going to need it.

[The song What More Is Out There starts playing]

Thomas (EG): I've walked through all these halls before~

I've been in and out of every door, oh whoa oh~

There's nothin' in this school that I don't know~

In every class, my grade's the best~

The highest score on every test~

I think that means it's time for me to go~

I know there's more that's out there~

And I just haven't found it yet~

I know there's more that's out there~

Another me I haven't met~

This school is full of people~

But still I don't belong~

They only dream of winning~

Look at me like something's wrong~

Maybe I'm better off alone~

Will I find what I'm lookin' for~

If I just do it on my own?~

I know there's more that's out there~

Something to fill this hole inside~

I know there's more that's out there~

And I'm not afraid to try~

There's only so much this school can offer~

And I'm not saying that it's wrong~

But I know there's more that's out there~

'Cause I've been searching all along~

Beyond these rooms, beyond these walls~

So much to learn, I can't see it all~

There's somethin' out there callin' me~

And it's a mystery~

That I can't wait to see~

'Cause I know there's more that's out there~

Another place another way~

And I know there's more that's out there~

And I'll find out someday!~

I'll find out someday~

[Thomas goes into the principle's office]

[door creaks]

Thomas (EG): Hello?

Ryan (EG): Hello, Thomas.

Thomas (EG): Ryan F-Freeman? What are you doing here?

Ryan (EG): Ryan F-Freeman is in class. I'm the Ryan from Thomas and Friends.

Thomas (EG): Oh. So, why are you here?

Ryan (EG): Principle Cinch ordered me to do so.

Vice Principle Shinnok: He's here for the Friendship Games, Thomas. Please have a seat.

[Thomas sits down and the chair squeaks]

Thomas (EG): Vice Principle Shinnok? Who's with you?

Vice Principle Shinnok: As an alumni, Principal Cinch thought me and Ryan could provide some unique perspective.

Thomas (EG): What do you mean?

Principle Cinch: Why, the Friendship Games, of course. You competed in the Games, did you not, Ryan?

Ryan (EG): Yes I did.

Principle Cinch: And do you recall who won?

Ryan (EG): We always win. Go, Shadowbolts!

Principle Cinch: Absolutely right. We always win.

Thomas (EG): Wow. So, Principle Cinch. Why you want me to compete?

Principle Cinch: I want you to compete because we have a reputation. And it doesn't matter whether or not we win or lose.

Vice Principle Shinnok: She's right, Thomas. We were expecting to win because Crystal Prep has a reputation.

Thomas (EG): So, Ryan's just passing his legacy onto me.

Ryan (EG): Yup, Thomas. I'll get Ryan F-Freeman to you right away.

Thomas (EG): Thanks, Ryan. But I'll be fine.

Ryan (EG): But Vice Principle Shinnok said you could need Ryan F-Freeman to come with you. He saw the Diesel Trio at Canterlot high.

Thomas (EG): Okay. I'm heading to the bus now, tell him to catch me up.

Ryan (EG): Right. [goes to find Sci-Ryan]

[Thomas heads outside]

Vice Principle Shinnok: Wait, Thomas.

Thomas (EG): What?