Response Time: To Sonny April, I wasn't either, but I do watch Law and Order a lot. Definitely expect an "Objection!" at some point. To VerucaBeyotch, I'd imagine you were going to be pleased! I made up the middle names just so I could come up with a joke. On with the story!
Chapter 2: Witness Proceedings
Inside the courtroom, the prosecution's witnesses were all in a line, going over testimony. The Prosecutor, known by his nickname "The Obliterator," had never lost a case in his life. His real name was James Novak, and he was a vicious one. He then looked at the witnesses and said, "When I call your names, please step forward." The witnesses were the four children from the factory tour. They all looked the same, except Violet, who was still blue and was wearing the same blue track suit from the tour. Everyone else was nicely dressed up and was patiently waiting to be called. James then stated, "Augustus Oswald Gloop." But as Augustus stepped forward, he looked to his left to see Violet snickering. "Your middle name is Oswald?" She asked with a funny look. Augustus merely scratched his head in confusion, but Mike and Veruca were glaring at Violet until she finally stopped chuckling. James cleared his throat and then said, "Veruca Esmeralda Salt." Once again, Violet could not help herself. She started laughing again, as Veruca asked, "And what, may I ask, is so funny?" When Violet caught her breath she stated, "Your middle name is even funnier!" Veruca looked in animosity, "Oh yeah? Well, I want to hear your middle name!" Violet, with a sneaky smile, adamantly uttered, "Nice try, but I opted that out on the witness statement." Mike then whispered to her, "You do realize they have your full name in the files, right?" Violet's eyes widened with horror, and they widened ever further when James stood in front of her and said, "Violet Lillian Beauregarde." Suddenly, Mike, Veruca and Augustus burst out in laughter and simultaneously shouted, "Lillian?!" Violet became very flustered and embarrassed, shouting, "Can we get a move on, please?" James then moved to Mike and said, "Michael Richard Teavee." Veruca looked to Mike and said, "I like your middle name. It fits you." Violet angrily muttered, "It sounds better than Esmeralda." Veruca turned to Violet and yelled, "What is your problem, Lillian?" Violet retaliated, "At least my middle name doesn't make me sound like an old maid." Veruca then hissed back, "At least I'm not still stuck in my own condition, Little Miss Blueberry Muffin!" Violet then snapped and tried to attack Veruca, but the officers grabbed her and handcuffed her to a table. Mike then looked to Augustus and said, "And they call me hotheaded." As they went over their testimonies, Violet asked for a drink. Veruca then took a glass of water and spilled it on her. "Real funny," She muttered. Veruca then said, "I thought so." Unfortunately for Veruca, an officer took her and handcuffed her to another table. James looked at them both and admonished them, "If you're going to act like that, then I will keep you that way." They looked ashamed, and even more guilty when a familiar face walked in the room. It was Charlie, who asked, "Am I interrupting anything?" Mike then greeted Charlie, "Hey Chuck! What brings you here?" Charlie responded, "I was told to come down here and go over my testimony. I hope I'm not intruding." James looked up and said, "Actually, we just finished." Charlie looked around and saw Veruca and Violet, still handcuffed to the tables. "This does not surprise me." He said, shaking his head. Violet looked at Charlie and said, "Well if it's any consolation, you get to see me punished twice. I assume this makes you happy." Charlie looked at her and said, "It does not give me any joy to see you or Veruca like this. I had hoped you two had gotten better." Violet looked away and said, "I feel terrible that I called you a loser. You didn't deserve that." Charlie also looked away and said, "It's okay. I know you didn't mean it." He took the handcuff key and freed Violet and Veruca. Mike then asked, "Just out of curiosity, what's your middle name?" Charlie replied, "Edwin, why?" Mike then walked over to him and whispered something in his ear. Charlie immediately shot up and said, "Lillian?" Violet immediately got upset and said, "Can we stop making fun of my middle name? I learned my lesson, okay?" James then ushered his witnesses out so the defense can go over their testimony.
Hope you enjoyed the chapter! Disclaimer: I don't have anything against the name "Lillian." It was the name of someone who used to despise me for no good reason. Hope to see you again, and have a great day!