TAG Drabbles

Icarus - Alan

"I like Thunderbird Shadow!" Tom exclaimed, pointing to the empty space between Thunderbirds Four and Two.

Alan immediately protested, the kid grinning widely and nodding. "It isn't even here!"

Gordon appeared out of Thunderbird Four. "Come on, Tom. I'll buy you a hot dog!"

Alan moped as his brother made off with his new friend. He grumbled about not needing fans as he headed over towards Thunderbird Two. Virgil would listen to him. His 'Bird had been to space too; he knew exactly how cool Thunderbird Three was.

There was a very loud thunk coupled with resounding PAIN and he immediately recoiled with a cry, utterly confused. Apparently, he'd walked into thin air. Rubbing his forehead and blinking the stars out his eyes, Alan cursed Kayo under his breath as Thunderbird Shadow revealed itself beside him.

Laughter echoed behind him and he looked to see Lady Penelope, Scott, and Kayo. The latter two were doubled over with mirth whilst Lady Penelope at least looked like she was trying to hide her snigger. He was sure he could hear Gordon's snort coming from somewhere too even if he couldn't see him.

"Nice hit, Alan!" Virgil called from his other side as he walked towards them. "Reminds me of when John walked into a lamppost that one time back in tenth grade. Too busy reading a book."

Alan groaned as Scott chuckled. "He had a bruise the size of an egg on his forehead for weeks."

"Please tell me you got that, Thunderbird Five?" Kayo asked, hand on her comm, and Alan threw his hands up in the air. Her look of triumph a second later was all the confirmation he needed.

"Oh, we're getting all the available footage of this," Virgil smirked as he slung an arm around Alan's shoulders. "It's probably already online, smile at your fans, Alan!" he said, pointing at the windows. Where all the attendees were sat. Watching them.

"Oh no," Alan breathed. He'd give up Thunderbird 3 to have the ground swallow him up right then and there.

"Oh yes, little brother!" Scott grinned, slinging his arm over Alan's other shoulder. "Don't think you're living this one down anytime soon!"