Chapter 17: Trixie becomes a Blueberry

AN: Let's see what fate is bestowed upon the boastful Trixie Lulamoon. Enjoy!

The invention that Wonka walked over to was another large machine that looked a little bit like an electric generator. The guests stared at it with wonder, with many of them interested to see what kind of miracles this machine would whip up.

"Yes, it is special alright. I just hope Diamond Tiara doesn't want one," Filthy Rich said to Jackpot with a chuckle.

"What a contraption!" Spectacle said.

Wonka gave the machine a few pats before looking around for the button to power it up. "Isn't she scrumptious? She's my revolutionary, non-pollutionary mechanical wonder! Now, button, button, where is the button?"

"Here it is, Mr. Wonka," Flurry pointed him towards the button.

"Oh, thank you, Flurry Heart," Wonka thanked her.

"You're welcome, sir," Flurry smiled.

"Kind exchanges again? You've got to be kidding me," Trixie scoffed.

Once the button was pushed, the machine started to move with life. It made sparks, hums and other noises as it vibrated in place. The guests took a few cautionary steps backwards since they had no idea what the machine was going to do next. Unlike the others, Wonka only continued to stare at the machine with an eerie smile.

"Now, what you are witnessing, my dear friends, is the most enormous miracle of the Machine Age. The creation of a confectionery giant!" Wonka spoke.

The machine continued to hum and vibrate until it stopped and something was pushed out of a little slot at the end of the device. Wonka went over to the end and picked up the thing that came out of the slot. When he held up the thing, it was about three inches long and was rectangular shaped.

"And finito!" Wonka said excitedly.

"That's all?" Diamond Tiara said in disbelief.

"That's all?! Don't you know what this is?" Wonka asked.

"It's a stick of gum!" Trixie pointed out.

"Wrong! It's not just any gum! It's the most sensational gum in the history of the world!" Wonka said with the same excitement.

"What's so great about it?" Trixie queried.

"This little stick of chewing gum is actually a three-course dinner all by itself," Wonka answered, much to everyone's surprise.

"Holy full-course meal!" Patrick said in awe.

"Why would anyone want that?" Filthy Rich inquired.

"Well, it'll be the end of all kitchens and all cooking!" Wonka responded. "There would be no more plates, bowls, forks, spoons, or knives! All you would need is a piece of Wonka chewing gum at breakfast, lunch and dinner! This little stick of gum in my hand is a three-course dinner of tomato soup, Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes, and blueberry pie and ice cream!"

"It sounds great!" Bob smiled.

"It sounds weird," Diamond Tiara raised an eyebrow.

"It sounds like my kind of gum!" Trixie snatched the gum from Wonka's hand.

"Uh! I wouldn't do that! I seriously wouldn't," Wonka raised a finger with widened eyes.

"As long as it's chewing gum, then it can't be dangerous," Trixie flipped her hair.

"I really insist that you wouldn't. I still hadn't gotten it right yet," Wonka tried to make her see reason.

"The Great and Powerful Trixie fears nothing! You should be grateful that Trixie has elected herself to be a taste subject," Trixie snapped.

"Now, sweetie, don't you do anything stupid," Spectacle said firmly.

Trixie only scoffed and put the piece of gum into her mouth and started chewing like there was no tomorrow. Wonka could only rub the side of his head while everyone else looked at the 12-year-old girl with anticipation, obviously wanting to know the results.

"How is it, honey?" Jackpot asked.

"It's fantastic! Tomato soup! It's so warm and creamy! I can feel it running down my throat!" Trixie said in surprise.

"Stop...don't...spit it out..." Wonka said again with no emotion in his voice.

"Why doesn't she listen to Mr. Wonka?" Flurry asked her brothers.

"Because, Flurry, she's a boastful little prick," Patrick replied.

"Hey, the second course is coming on! Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes! Mm!" Trixie said with joy.

"With gravy on top? Ha-ha-ha! Keep chewing, kiddo! I think my little girl's going to be the first person in the world to have a chewing gum meal!" Jackpot laughed.

"What's for dessert, honey?" Spectacle asked, now starting to feel happy for her daughter.

"Oh, here it comes! Blueberry pie and ice cream! It's the most marvelous blueberry pie Trixie has ever tasted!" Trixie answered with a big smile on her face.

"Wait a minute! What's happening to your nose?" Diamond Tiara asked in shock.

Jackpot, Spectacle and the others all looked at Trixie's nose, which had started to turn a shade of blue. Eventually, the rest of her skin started to turn blue as well and this caused her parents to grow concerned.

"Put a sock in it, rich girl! Let Trixie finish!" Trixie spat.

"No, wait a minute, your face is turning blue!" Spectacle began to grow worried.

"Your mother's right! Your whole face has gone purple! And it's getting darker! You're turning violet, Trixie!" Jackpot said with concern.

"What are you talking about?" Trixie wondered, now starting to grow concerned herself.

"I told you I hadn't gotten it right yet," Wonka said bluntly.

"You can say that again! Look what it's doing to my kid!" Jackpot said with fear.

"It always happens when it reaches the dessert," Wonka rubbed the back of his head.

A startled scream from Spectacle caused Jackpot to turn his attention back to his daughter, and he also recoiled in shock from what he saw. Trixie's stomach began to expand and her cheeks began to swell as if she had the mumps.

"Trixie, what are you doing now?!" Jackpot shouted.

"She's blowing up!" Spectacle yelled.

"Trixie feels funny!" Trixie groaned.

"I'm not surprised," Patrick commented.

"What's happening?!" Trixie began to hyperventilate.

"You're blowing up like a balloon!" Spectacle yelled again.

"Like a blueberry," Wonka corrected her.

"Somebody do something! Call a doctor!" Jackpot grabbed the sides of his head.

"Prick her with a pin!" Spoiled Rich suggested.

"She'll pop!" Mrs. Mash exclaimed.

"How can you be so calm after watching all of this?!" Spectacle asked the chocolatier with venom in her voice.

"I've seen this happen before, believe it or not," Wonka explained. "I've tried it on twenty Oompa Loompas and each one ended up as a blueberry. It's the blueberry pie that does it."

"You've really done it this time, Wonka! I'll break you for this!" Jackpot growled in anger.

"Oh, don't worry, I'll get it right eventually," Wonka shrugged.

"HELP! HELP!" Trixie screamed before Wonka took out his recorder flute and played a few notes.

By this point, Trixie had completely blown up until she was as big as a zorb ball and the others all backed away from her in case she lost her balance and rolled over on top of them, since she was practically big enough to crush them. Jackpot and Spectacle couldn't believe that this was happening to their only daughter.

"Oh! We've got to get the air out of her, quick!" Jackpot said with worry.

"There's no air in there. It's juice," Wonka corrected him.

"Juice?!" Jackpot repeated in panic.

At that moment, an Oompa Loompa came to Wonka's side and waited for instructions on what to do.

"Would you kindly roll Ms. Lulamoon into the boat and take her down the Juicing Room at once, please?" Wonka asked the Oompa Loompa, who nodded in return.

"What for?" Jackpot questioned.

"For squeezing. We have to squeeze all of the juice out of her before she explodes," Wonka said.

"EXPLODES?!" Jackpot gasped.

"It's a very simple operation," Wonka nodded.

Soon, the Oompa Loompas in the room stop with what they were doing and all gathered around the inflated Trixie and began to roll her towards the metal door that led to the Wonkatania. While they rolled her, they began to sing in response to Trixie's current predicament.

[Oompa Loompas]

Oompa loompa doompety do

I've got another puzzle for you

Oompa loompa doompeda dee

If you are wise you'll listen to me

[Oompa Loompa 1]

Gum chewing's fine when it's once in a while

[Oompa Loompa 2]

It stops you from smoking and brightens your smile

[Oompa Loompa 3]

But it's repulsive, revolting and wrong

[Oompa Loompa 4 & 5]

Chewing and chewing all day long

The way that a cow does

[Oompa Loompas]

Oompa loompa doompety da

Given good manners you will go far

You will live in happiness too

Like the Oompa Loompa doompety do

Eventually, the Oompa Loompas managed to roll Trixie out of the two doors while two other Oompa Loompas began to escort the parents out as well. To put it simply, Jackpot was furious and Spectacle was emotionally destroyed with what just happened.

"I'll get even with you for this, Wonka, if it's the last thing I ever do!" Jackpot snarled.

"I've got a blueberry for a daughter!" Spectacle sobbed.

Once the two parents stepped out of the room, the two metal doors were slammed shut. It was now strangely quiet until Wonka broke the silence with a quip.

"Where is fancy bred? In the heart or in the head?" Wonka said before turning around to face the others. "Shall we roll on? Without the boat, we'll have to move double time to keep to the schedule."

"I'm definitely fine with never going on that boat again," Patrick whispered to his brother.

"I'm right there with you," Bob whispered back.

Wonka led the guests to the other side of the inventing Room in which there was another doorway to exit from. Just as Wonka was about to open the door, he turned around and stared at the three remaining children.

"Well, well, well, two naughty, nasty little children gone. Three good, sweet little children left," Wonka said with an odd smirk.

He then turned back around, opened the door and walked out into another hallway. The others were a little unnerved with that comment, but decided to brush it off and follow him into the hallway, continuing on with the tour once again.

AN: Looks like another one has bitten the dust. Again, HeySpike does NOT own any of the songs. Please leave a review and let me know what you think. Next time, the kind and thoughtful Flurry Heart and her two brother might not be very lucky. Until then, catch ya later!