Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Beyond the Looking Glass

Chapter 4: Thinking Smart

Everyone gathered round the gates of the Wonka Factory. News Reporters, Camera Men, Police and Journalists from all over the world, gathered to record one of the best moments in history. It isn't the first time though, but it's the first time Mr. Wonka announced that he's also invited back the previous golden ticket winners, minus Charlie, to accompany the children to the tour of the factory.

Little Maria stood there with Mia and the other contestants, who had a parent with them. They all know that Mia isn't her mother, but the Vargas duo just smiled and never minded that. They're sisters, and they stick together. Suddenly, the crowd went wild. Their heads snapped to Grandpa Joe walking towards the duo.

"Grandpa Joe!" Little Maria exclaimed.

Grandpa Joe laughs as he reaches little Maria's side and hugs her with a smile.

"I wouldn't miss an opportunity like this Maria. The chances of roaming the factory with an old man like me is very rare." Grandpa Joe said in glee.

Little Maria looked around the crowd for a ginger-haired boy somewhere, but nothing... She frowns...

... Until she hears her name being called from somewhere in the crowd...

She immediately snapped her head to the direction of the voice to find her ginger-haired brother. He quickly rushes to her as little Maria met him halfway and they hugged.

"Older brother! You came!" Little Maria beamed.

"Of course I would! I would never miss a chance like this. Never." Her Older Brother said happily.

They hugged for a while before he lets her get back in the line with her eldest sister. Mia waved to her young brother, to which he returned it with a curt and polite bow. The white fox terrier also rushed to little Maria's side. She laughs before giving him a quick pet before he went running back to her Older Brother with a smile.

"Daddy, I want to get inside now!" Veronica demanded.

Veruca, who is with Viola, rolled her eyes in disgust. Sure she was like that before, but never this spoiled.

"It's 9:59 Veronica." Her father replied.

"Make it go faster!" Veronica snapped.

Viola chewed the gum Mr. Wonka perfected.

"Eyes on the prize Viola. Eyes on the prize." Viola's dad encouraged.

Violet, who's with Augustino, scoffs.

Mike, who's with Veronica, just looked away when he hears the munching of Augustino's eating. He's clearly and visibly disgusted with him.

Augustus just shrugs with the Internet-addicted Justin, who's just looking around and staying quiet.

Grandpa Joe interacted with the Vargas Sisters and they were all smiling at each other. All they care is the tour... ... And the children's safety...

"Do you think it's a repeat of last time Grandpa Joe?" Little Maria asks.

"Hard to say... I've never heard the full details..." Grandpa Joe admits.

Grandpa Joe then looks around before whispering to little Maria.

"... But he did set up traps for the others... But Mr. Wonka asks me to tell you this because he couldn't be able to save them once they misbehave... So he's leaving this up to you..." Grandpa Joe added.