Hey, guys. I'm back again with Chapter 5, the climax to this story. I hope you enjoy, and please comment your feedback after reading.

Chapter 5: Earning Motivation

Meanwhile (back in the woods), Uniqua and Tasha encountered the mysterious portal from earlier; it was still there after the gang entered it. Just like the gang, Uniqua and Tasha both wondered where it goes to. Uniqua asked if they should go in there. Tasha said that they should both take the chances and see where the portal goes to. Uniqua agreed with Tasha's plan, and without thinking twice, Uniqua and Tasha both backed up 30 few yards, picked themselves up and dashed quickly into the mysterious portal. In a bright flash of white light, they both traveled through the hyperspace-like warp for 10 seconds. When it was over, Uniqua and Tasha both found themselves on the same set of train tracks that the Polar Express was traveling on. Uniqua and Tasha both shivered from the frigid cold conditions. "Where are we?" Tasha asked hoarsely. "I have no idea..." Uniqua replied nervously. She then looked down and saw the train tracks. "What?!" Uniqua asked in confusion. "Train tracks?" "That's weird..." Tasha said. "There's no train out here..." Shortly after, Uniqua and Tasha both heard a loud and long train whistle coming from behind them. It was quiet at first, but then it suddenly got louder and louder. Uniqua and Tasha quickly turned themselves around and saw a bright Yellow light coming from the thick fog. It was the headlight of a big, Black steam locomotive! Uniqua and Tasha both jumped in fear and screamed "TRAIN!" at the exact same time! They jumped clear out of the way to let the train go by without running them over. As the locomotive's coal tender passed them, Uniqua and Tasha both saw the words "Polar Express" in a big, clean, Yellow font on its side. It was at this point that Uniqua and Tasha both noticed that this train was the Polar Express. As the observation car passed by them, they both saw the gang on its roof having their fun party. Shortly after, the Polar Express sped off into the distance. The observation car's red taillight shrunk as the train quickly proceeded with going to the North Pole. Uniqua and Tasha both realized that Pablo and Tyrone (the ones they've been chasing after) were both riding the Polar Express. Not only that, but they're also not alone. Martin, Chris, Diego and Alicia had all joined Pablo and Tyrone to go on the journey to escape from Uniqua and Tasha. Tasha started to lose her confidence and feel discouraged after realizing that Pablo and Tyrone have pretty much gotten away from her and Uniqua. However, even after what all has happened so far, Uniqua still wasn't giving up. She still wanted to get Pablo and Tyrone for unknown reasons! After convincing Tasha to finish the plan, Tasha regained her confidence and started to feel better. Shortly afterwards, Uniqua and Tasha both got up and chased after the train.

Well, there you have it, guys. We're now halfway through this story! The next chapter will be the super climax to this fanfiction. I hope you're enjoying this story so far! I own nothing. All rights go to original owners. No copyright intended. Please comment your feedback. Thank you, and stay tuned for the next chapter and the 2nd half of this fanfiction.