It had been months since anyone had seen any trace of Electra; not even the Components were to be seen. Everyone just assumed that Electra moved on to the next city, forgetting all about Starlight. They were wrong.
CB, on the other hand, was still frequently seen, despite being banned from trains for a year. The little Caboose was fumbling with his hearing aids, which, along with his radio and aerials, were destroyed by Electra during their freakout at the end of the races. He’d never forget the electric engine’s face when they saw what they did to CB; a face that changed from fury and shame, to guilt and sorrow. They didn’t realize the strength of the electricity they had released during the tantrum, and they certainly didn’t expect the Caboose’s equipment to be fried from it.
CB sighed; he wished he could see that gorgeous engine just one more time, even if just to tell them he was never mad at them, that it was an accident. If only…
His thoughts were disrupted when he felt the vibrations of a ruckus nearby. Looking up, he saw a crowd of trainfolk crowding a certain tall, beautiful electric engine. Oddly enough, the Components were not present, but CB assumed they were nearby somewhere. He was more shocked when he got a clear view of Electra’s mouth, demanding to see “the little red Caboose”. And he could only stare in shock when Electra finally stood before him, signing fluently to him.
‘Hey CB…’ They signed to him, giving a small, sad smile.
'Hey… What’re you doing here? Did I do something wrong?’
Electra shook their head and sat next to CB, sighing. 'No, you did nothing wrong. I… I wanted to apologize… For wrecking your gear. And for running away like I did… I just… That was the last thing I wanted to have done, was to hurt you in any way…’ They paused to let CB absorb what he had just been told.
CB couldn’t believe it; Electra apologizing? And what was up with them saying the last thing they wanted was to hurt him? He thought they hated him!
CB nodded, as Electra continued.
'CB… You are a wonderful and sweet little Caboose… I know you have a good heart underneath the killer side of you… I know you have some problems… But I don’t care. I like you a lot, CB, more than I’ve ever liked anyone else.’ They finished, softly taking the Caboose’s hand in their own.
CB’s cheeks glowed brightly as he felt his heart flutter and his mind turn to mush. This had to have been a dream. But it wasn’t!
'Electra… I… I forgive you. It was only an accident. And also… I like you a lot too… But, are you going to go away again?’ He signed, feeling fearful for their relationship to be.
Electra smiled, shaking their head. 'Absolutely not, baby. My pride was hurt from the races, but my heart was broken from what happened with you. Leaving made it worse, when I thought it would fix it. Me and the Components are going to live here in Starlight City. And the first thing I want to do is get you new hearing aids and a new radio, with better aerials.’
CB beamed, and threw his arms around the tall engine, giving them a peck on the cheek.
Electra did not say anything, as they smiled and kissed the Caboose’s lips softly and lovingly. They both knew that everything would be alright.