Heartwarming / Tale of the Brave

• Just how exactly are you heartwarming? Let us count the ways...
  • Percy and Gator's friendship. Percy admires Gator so much, while Gator is willing to act as an emotional support while Percy struggles with his insecurities. Then, when Gator is afraid of crossing the suspension bridge, Percy coasts by him with a reassuring smile, and that alone gives Gator the courage to get across the bridge.
  • Even though they've had issues with their friendship in the past, Thomas' attempts to reconcile with Percy, and his concern when the green engine goes missing, are felt even stronger than before. Most notable when he begs Cranky to stop the ship, thinking Percy is on board. His panic is so strong, it's even kind of heartbreaking.
    • On top of that, Cranky doesn't hesitate a second when Thomas begs him to stop the ship, and holds on despite being damaged in the process. Of course, when he finds out why Thomas needed the ship stopped, he's furious.
  • In her little amount of screentime, Emily is the only one who openly defends Percy from James' teasing. And after the Scrap Heap Monster scene, when James tries to make a joke about Percy in bad taste, he receives a glare from the other engines, who know he has gone much too far.
  • Despite having to put up with a lot of trouble from James, during the landslide, Percy doesn't think twice about helping James escape.
  • Percy immediately forgiving both Thomas and James later on.
  • Last but not least, Gator's departure scene. Also doubles as a Tear Jerker, especially when Gator, who had been Percy's hero for most of the movie, says Percy's actions inspired him.
  • Especially great with James and Percy's closing dialog.
  Percy: I guess you have to be brave to say goodbye to someone too.
  James: That sounds very wise, Percy. Did Gator tell you that?
  Percy: No...I thought of it all by myself.