Wednesday

Chapter 3: Pilgrim World

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A crowd of people got off of a bus that was parked outside the entrance to Pilgrim World, which looked a lot like an actual village from the 1600s.

"Welcome to Pilgrim World. Witch trials everyday!" An old man announced.

Wednesday entered Pilgrim World and immediately sought out (Y/n). He found her standing by Eugene who was talking pictures of Bianca and Yoko.

"(Y/n)." Wednesday said, getting her attention.

(Y/n) jumped a bit at the sound of his voice and turned to face him.

"Wednesday? What are you doing here? I thought you were volunteering at the antique store?"

"I switched with Enid. I need to check out Pilgrim World." He told her. "...Will you help me?" He muttered quietly.

(Y/n) smiled. "Sure. I want to solve this mystery as much as you do."

Wednesday just nodded awkwardly. "Good."

"Hey, Wednesday, (Y/n), want to grab a Hummers group photo?" Eugene asked.

Wednesday stared at him.

"...Guess not."

"Good morrow, my Nevermore kin." A woman's voice spoke.

Everyone turned to face a red-headed woman dressed as a pilgrim.

"I am Mistress Arlene. A real OC. Original colonist. Now prithee, put your cell phones on vibrate and make haste, for you are about to travel back in time to the year of our Lord 1625, to Jericho's first pilgrim settlement."

She turned and walked further into Pilgrim World, and the students followed her. She stopped in front of a building in the middle of the town and turned back to the students.

"Yonder. Behold, the meeting house. Inside is a collection of artifacts related to Jericho's most beloved and pious founder, Joseph Crackstone. Any beyond is our privy, America's first gender neutral restroom."

Wednesday stepped forward. "I haveth a query."

"Pray, be quick, child."

"In the meeting house, which of Joseph Crackstone's artifacts are on display?"

"It is truly a treasure trove including original farming tools, tableware, even the Crackstone family chamber pot."

"Sounds fascinating. I volunteer myself, and my...friend to work in there." Wednesday said, gesturing at (Y/n).

"Pray, no. That exhibit is being renovated." Arlene told him. "Today, thou will all be working at the beating heart of Pilgrim World."

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A sign was hung above a building that said 'Ye Old Fudgery.'

The students stood outside of it, while Mistress Arlene approached them holding pilgrim outfits.

"Ye Old Fudgery?" Eugene read with excitement.