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Motivation is among key components in facilitating second language learning. In order to assess the extent of learners’ Second Language (L2) motivation, different models have been proposed throughout the history. In the very recent models of L2 motivation, it has been specified that motivation for learning a new language is not an all-or-nothing construct, but is gradually formed over time and is constantly changing. With reliance on the link between Chaos Complex Theory (CCT) and L2 Motivational Self-Systems (L2MSS), the present study has combined different elements like L2 Imagery, L2 Self-Concept, L2 Possible Selves, and L2 Task Motivation with different timescales. In fact, the extent and nature of motivational dynamicity in a group of L2 learners was studied over longer timescales (monthly) composed of a number of tasks carried out in shorter timescales (weekly). Employing a longitudinal qualitative design, 10 participants were interviewed at the start of, in the middle and while performing tasks, and in the end the course in order to find the interaction among various motivational components. A bottom-up coding strategy was used to analyze qualitative data. The findings revealed momentary fluctuations in L2 motivation over different timescales. In addition, it was shown that motivational elements were not equally effective over the course and while performing the tasks and little by little participants moved away from external elements and towards internal ones. Another important result was the existence of flux, ups and downs, and dynamic interaction among varied motivational components through different timescales. Finally, a number of research implications were driven from the present findings.