Chapter 6

After Steaming and Emerald had talked about how they became the driver and fireman of the Polar Express, the Girls, along with the Conductor, walked back to the Coaches. As they walked along the Tender of Pere, the Conductor warned them about how slippery the rooftop of the Tender could be. After he said that, Sunset slipped and nearly fell of the Train, only to be caught by the Conductor.

Conductor: See ? I told you that it was slippery! I remember, it was years ago, on my first run on this Train, that I slipped here too. I grabbed the Handrail, but it broke away. Then I fell, but I didn't fell of this Train...

Twilight: Maybe someone saved you.

Conductor:(mysteriously) Or something...

Pinkie: An Angel ?

Conductor: Maybe.

After that, he walked down the Ladder to the door of the first Coach, the Girls following suit.

Sunset: Could you see what saved you ?

Conductor: Sadly no. I know that the old saying says 'Seeing is believing', but the most precious things are those that we don't see.

After that, he turned away from the Girls to open the door of the Baggage Car. They walked in, to see something that they wont forget in they're life. All around them were old and broken Toys.

Conductor: Watch your step please. These poor Toys have suffered enough, lying in backyards or in dark Corners.

Pinkie: What are they doing here ?

Conductor: Its a new concept from the Boss. Instead of being thrown away, they are collected, recycled, is what he calls it.

Fluttershy: Its so sad to see those poor Toys in such condition.

Conductor: The marionettes are a big problem, as they are quite tangled. We found out that the elves from the North Pole, with they're small Fingers are the best for untangling them. (Looks at the Door in front of them) Oh Oh, locked two times...

But the rest was drowned by the closing door. Sunset, Twilight and Rainbow were still in the middle of the broken toys, but were now making they're way to the Door. But before they could reach the door, they felt something grabbing they're shoulders.

?: You are like me my friends...

They turned around, only to see one of the marionettes speaking too them.

Marionette: An infidel! An Abenierzer Scrooch! North Pole, Santa, the Train, its all Humbug! I know what you are, you are DOUBTER!

What they couldn't know was, that the Marionette wasn't living, it was only the Hobo, who steered the Marionette. But they were in such a shock that they didn't think straight. They're only thought was to leave this place and never to return. As they run for the door, the Hobo screamed after them, still calling them a doubter. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, they found themselves back in the Coach. They panted heavily and were happy, that the nightmare was over. Suddenly out of nowhere, as always, Pinkie Pie came into view.

Pinkie: There you are! I was wondering where you were! All the while you were behind me and suddenly, you were gone! I just wanted to go back and search you guys...

But she couldn't finish here sentence, because Twilight asked here something.

Twilight: Pinkie, where are Fluttershy and Rarity ?

Pinkie: What ? OH, they are...(looking around) There! (pointing at the Saloon Car at the end of the Train.). What are they doing there ?

They didn't know, so they walked over to the Car, and saw Rarity and Fluttershy standing in front of the door, which lead to the Platform.

Sunset: Rarity, Fluttershy, what are...

Fluttershy & Rarity: Shhhhh!

They hissed at them, and pointed at the Platform. There, the Boy from earlier was standing, looking at the Sky and singing a Song to himself.

Boy:I'm wishing on a star
And trying to believe
That even though it's far
He'll find me Christmas Eve

Boy: I guess that Santa's busy
Cause he's never come around
I think of him
When Christmas Comes to Town

Fluttershy:(startling the boy a bit)The best time of the year
When everyone comes home
With all this Christmas cheer
It's hard to be alone

Fluttershy: Putting up the Christmas tree
With friends who come around
It's so much fun
When Christmas Comes to Town

Fluttershy: Presents for the children
Wrapped in red and green
Boy: All the things I've heard about
But never really seen

Fluttershy: No one will be sleeping on
The night of Christmas Eve
Hoping Santa's on his way

Fluttershy: When Santa's sleigh bells ring
Boy: I listen all around
Fluttershy: The herald angels sing
Boy: I never hear a sound

Fluttershy: When all the dreams of children
Boy: Once lost will all be found
Fluttershy & Boy:That's all I want
When Christmas Comes to Town

Fluttershy & Boy: That's all I want
When Christmas Comes to Town

Pinkie: Look there! (Pointing at the Sky) It's the northern Lights!

Sure enough, it were the northern lights, which were shining in the darkness. They looked at the sky for a few more Minutes, when they suddenly heard a well known Voice.

Conductor: You there! There it was 66 degree 88 Minutes, the Arctic Circle. And there, in the Distance, what looks like an Ocean Steamer that cruises over the frozen Ocean, that (Pointing with his Finger at the Lights, while Pere follows the Point where he was showing) is the North Pole.

As he said that, the jaws of the Girls nearly hit the floor, except Pinkies who just put one a big smile. Suddenly, they could here a Sound. It was the sound of singing as the Children inside the Coach were starting to sing a Song about the Polar Express.

Children: It's a magic carpet on a rail
Conductor: Never takes a rest
Children: Flying through the mountains and the snow

Children: You can ride for free and join the fun
If you just say yes
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express,

Conductor: you bet

Children: Woo, woo, the whistle blows
Conductor: That's the sound of her singing
Children: Ding, ding, the bell will ring
Conductor: Golly look at her go

Children: You wonder if you'll get there soon
Conductor: Anybody's guess
Children & Conductor: 'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express!

Children: When we get there, we'll scream, "Yes!"
We'll arrive with a bang, bang, bang
Woo, Woo, Woo
Laughing all the way

Conductor: It's a choo, choo with a stunning view
That rivals all the best
But you won't ever see it advertised

Conductor: It's a simple fact, we stay on track
Though sometimes we digress
But that can only happen on the Polar Express

Children: Hiss, hiss, the steam hisses
Conductor: That's the sound of her breathing
Children: Clang, clang, the boiler bangs
What a wonderful show

Children: With a comfy seat and

Conductor: lots to eat
Children: Boy it's just the best
Wish it wouldn't ever have to end

Conductor: With a little luck, we'll be on time
There's no need to stress
Children & Conductor:'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express

Conductor: Lights are gleaming far across the snow
You're not dreaming
May I present the, North Pole!

Conductor: If it's penguins you expect to view
You surely haven't guessed
They all live down at the other end

Children & Conductor: With a little luck, we'll be on time
There's no need to stress
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express

Children: Woo, Woo, the whistle blows
Conductor: That's the sound of her singing
Children: Ding, ding, the bell will ring
Conductor: Golly look at her go

Children: If you want to join us come along
Conductor: I'll check my manifest
Children: 'Cause that's the way things happen
Conductor: On the Polar Express

Children: When we get there, we'll scream, "Yes!"
We'll arrive with a bang, bang, bang
Woo, Woo, Woo
Laughing all the way

Children: If you want to join us, come along
Conductor: You can be our guest
Children & Conductor: 'Cause that's the way things happen
On the roller coaster the Polar Express!

As they were Racing through the Christmas Town of the North Pole, Steaming Blew Pere's Whistle every few Seconds. The Conductor looked outside and waved to Steaming, His Pocket Watch in his Hand and screaming at the top of his lungs.

Conductor:(Cheering) We've done it! We've done it! And with 5 Minutes to spare! HAHAHAHA! (Pinkie showing up and giving him a Handkerchief, blowing his Nose in it and giving it back to Pinkie) Thank you.

He walked back into the Coach, where he could here the Children talking to themselves.

Child: Where are the Elves ?

Other Child: Yes, where are the Elves ?

Conductor: They are all at the Main Market Place. There, Santa will give the first Christmas Present.

RD: And who will get the first Present ?

Conductor: It will be one, of you.

He said, and all the Children gasped at what they heard. But that didn't held for long, as one Children shouted something and all the others raced to the Windows. Outside were small People, wearing red and green Clothes and pointed Hats. All the Children knew at the first sight that these were Elves. The Train slowly steamed in front of the big Market Place, with the Bell ringing and the Whistle blowing, letting the whole North Pole know that the Polar Express was Home. The Children and the Girls got out of the Train and walked forward, towards the Big Place. Sunset noticed that the Boy in the last Coach was still sitting in there.

Sunset: Excuse me, Mister Conductor?

Conductor: Yes Miss Shimmer?

Sunset: What about the Boy in the last Coach ?

Conductor:(looking at the boy) Nobody is forced to meet Santa.( Walks away)

Sunset:(to her Friends) Come one, lets get him out.

Sunset and the Girls walked to the last Coach. They all climbed up, but Fluttershy slipped, but caught her footing again on an lever, which moved while Fluttershy was standing on it. They all walked in front of the Boy.

Sunset: Hey Boy, why don't you come with us and meet Santa ?

Boy:(looking up) Christmas, doesn't work for me.

Pinkie: But Christmas is such a great Time, where the Family comes together and is having a Happy time, and over Night, Santa comes and brings Presents!

Boy:(looking sadly to the Floor) Christmas, doesn't work for me.

Sunset:(Crossly) Look here, I don't care if Christmas doesn't work for you or anything, but we might never get such an opportunity again. It would be crazy to let such a great thing go to waste!

The Boy said nothing.

Fluttershy: come, we all go together.

The Boy still said nothing. Suddenly, there was a strong pull, as the Coach started to move backwards. They got alarmed and walked to the Door that leaded to the other Coach. They opened, only to see that they were the only thing that was moving. The Lever that Fluttershy pressed down was for the Knuckle Cupplers, that held the Coaches together. The Coach was now uncoupled and rolling down the Hill, the way they came from.

Twilight: Oh No!

Sunset: Don't worry guys, everything will be Ok!

But shortly after they said that, the Coach past over and electrical unit that was build in the Tracks. The Unit switched the Track, to a other Track that was sloping downwards, in an very steep angel.

Sunset: Or, maybe not!

And with that, the Coach rolled over the Switch, and down the slop, picking up speed and having 8 Passengers screaming they're heart out inside.