Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Beyond the Looking Glass

Chapter 3: The Tragic Surprise

The very next day, Charlie ran off to his school to tell them to watch the announcement that will air live sometime today. He whips his head around to find his favorite little auburn haired girl, but she couldn't be found anywhere within the campus. Charlie looked for Mr. Tenembum and found him walking off to his class.

"Mr. Tenembum?" Charlie asks.

The teacher turns around, surprised to see Charlie so early.

"Oh, Charlie! I've wanted to tell you that little Maria can't join us today. Her eldest sister just gave birth last night so she's staying there with her in case she need anything." Mr. Tenembum informed Charlie.

Charlie nods. He understands that Mia is the only family member left with her since her parents "accidentally" left their child behind.

"It's alright. The announcement will be made at this precise hour, can we watch the television?" Charlie asks.

Mr. Tenembum nods and makes an announcement to the whole school as they watched in anticipation.

They hear the announcement clicking in and they listened.

"Dear people of the world;

I, Willy Wonka, and I, Charlie Bucket, have decided to allow 5 children to visit our factory. 5 special golden tickets are hidden in every candy we owned, but only one can be found in each. The winner of this golden ticket will be given a personal tour by, us.

In addition, these 5 lucky winners will receive a prize, beyond anything you can imagine.-"

The children cried in glee and noise started filling in the room, many were asking Charlie for a hint as to where the tickets may be.

His reply?

"You'll have to find it to know where it is."

All classes around the world were suspended early in their anticipation and excitement for the great race for the golden tickets.

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All around the world, children and adults alike, were buying every Wonka candy they can lay their hands on. There was a Candy Craze all over the world as they searched for the precious golden tickets.

As for the famous journalist in Brussles, he didn't bother to participate. He knew that his favorite little sister would make him proud.

A bark from his white fox terrier snapped him from his trance-like state.

"Come on Snowy. We have to get home before it gets dark down here." The boy said.

Snowy yipped and followed along with his owner. They arrived in their apartment, to find a letter addressed to them. The boy smiled as he ran to his apartment room, ran towards his room, sat on his head and he eagerly opened the letter on the spot. His smile widened more when he read further as he hums in amusement.

"... You're a lucky girl dearest little sister... Rarely anyone has the chance to hang out with him longer than you did..." He muttered softly.

He fixed his eyes to one of the items in the wardrobe. There seems to be a box, one he was saving for special occasions.

"I knew that gift I bought at the market would come in handy one day..."

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The first Golden Ticket was found. Mia and little Maria were watching the news after a gruesome hour of waiting in their seats. Well, not Mia, she just lay there in her bed as she cradled her newborn child closely. They watched in anticipation as they made guesses on who won this precious ticket.