The Polar Express

Chapter 2 the journey.

"And yes it's free. As long as you say yes" I thought about it for a minute, I could go to the North Pole and see "santa Clause" that will be interesting., and judging by how time is still at 11:55 I think it's safe to say I won't be long, probably 5 to ten minutes in real time. Sure why not let's do this. I grabbed the handle to get on the train and the conductor smiled a little at my cheery attitude.

"I accept your invitation, and seeing how your looking at that clock ever two minutes I can tell your on a very "busy" schedule." The conductor laughed and patted me on the back as he led me upstairs, he placed his hand the door and before he opened it he whispered.

"Very observant, Fury" my eyes widened as I looked at him with a shocked expression, he winked and opened the door. All my questions flooded out my as I saw who was occupying this train. 10 year olds, I think I made the wrong decision. To late now.

I looked around the room and sat in an empty seat by the door. It was nice and comfortable but it was missing one thing, Christmas music. I picked my earbuds out of my pocket and put them in, it was gonna be a long ride so I might as well get comfortable. I closed my eyes and embraced the music.

I felt the train pull and start moving. It was rough at first but you get used to it. I could feel is picking up speed but not so much. It seemed like we were gonna pick up another kid soon.

I can't believe that I'm going to the North Pole, I hope it's not as cold as they say it is. I only have a light jacket on and that would not be nice to have in this weather. Hehe. I found the music to be different, it wasn't a song or they aren't songs that I put on my playlist. I pulled out my phone and checked, the polar express plastered my screen as I listen to a song called "BELIEVE" it was nice and I fairly enjoyed it.

I left a tap on my shoulder, I took out an ear bud and opened my eyes to see a kid in Yellow sleeping garments. He had glasses on and I could tell I was about to be bombarded with questions. I put my hand up before he could speak and he didn't say a word.

"First off, I understand that you are all younger then me, second, I know why I'm here and what's happening, third and for most, I don't care what kind of train this is. Anything else? I'm sorry but I don't feel like being asked a million questions.

I don't feel like writing them either.

The kid shook his head and went to go and sit down I nodded to myself a job well done and I was about to put my ear bud back in until I felt the train stop moving. I looked around and saw everyone by the windows watching outside curiously. I stood up and put my phone in my pocket while walking over to window. I looked outside and saw a kid in a blue Robe talking to the conductor.

"I think that's the last kid, the conductor said so, maybe" I raised my eyebrows in suspicion but left it alone as I watched the kid step away and refuse to get on. I shrugged my shoulders as some kids gasped, I bet they were thinking how someone would not want to see Santa, I say that no one is required. It's a choice, your choice, and if you choose to not get on the train then it's ok. No one will judge you for it. I went over to my seat and sat down as did everybody else.

But it seems I was wrong, once the train started moving he got on and came into the train car, he sat two seats to the right of me. He glanced at me once and I waved at him. He did the same and looked away. He seemed nice.

The conductors Started coming around with his ticket puncher wanting to punch everyone's tickets, I saw kid pull them out of there pockets so I reached in mine and, to my surprise, I pulled out a beautiful golden Ticket with "POLAR EXPRESS" written on it and the train on it to. I smiled as I held it in my hand waiting for the conductor to come by. He stood next to me and asked his "ticket please" I held it out to him and he took it and started punching.

"So how did you know about" I gestured to my head. "This" the conductor smiled as he finished punching my ticket and gave it back to me.

"Santa knows everyone around the world, just because there a different personality doesn't mean there a different Person, they both have thoughts and feelings, just like you" the wisdom of his words hit hard as I thought of what he said. But that doesn't make sence. How did he..

"Also I was told by the big man himself, he specifically said." He put on an accent. "Take care of those three, they like to argue. I didn't know until I read your name and looked you up. You should tell people, they won't be mad, just curious." I thought about his suggestion and sighed, what's the point. No one will ever see me as a good person if I told them about this disorder I have.

"No one will accept me, I bet the big man doesn't even want to talk to me, I'm a disgrace and a monster."

The conductor patted me on the back and lowered his head to whisper.

"You'll never know until you try"