The Chocolate Factory Feud

A Sequel to the great "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"

Based off the 2005 movie by Tim Burton

Story by: Christine Lennoire

Part Two: Smiles Don't Hide Your True Colors

Charlie walked around for nearly an hour, wondering what he could do. How was he supposed to win back the Chocolate Factory AND Willy Wonka? The man was crazy, but not stupid. It would take all of Charlie's smarts to get him out of this one. In truth, he didn't even realize how he had gotten into this mess. But then, it had been all Varuca Salt! She had used phony politeness against him. Maybe he should be a little less trusting from now on. Perhaps that was his biggest weakness, because, after all… it was business, and the business world could be very cruel. So he'd just have to fight back just as wickedly although he didn't like it, she deserved it and HE deserved that Factory. He had won it fair and square. Charlie promised himself that no matter what, he would not give up.

After a while, he arrived at the Factory. Wonka and Varuca were making their way towards the front gates. Charlie could hear Varuca rambling on with that huge smile on her face. However, Mr. Wonka didn't seem to be paying attention, although he rarely did. For a moment, Charlie didn't know what to do. But then, he had an idea. If he was planning to get rid of Varuca once and for all, the easiest way would be to monopolize on her biggest fear. The gate had closed though, and Charlie was sure it wouldn't open for him. Although, he changed his mind once Varuca and Wonka disappeared, because the door opened of its own accord, although a few Oompa Loompas were walking towards him.

Everything in the factory was run by Oompa Loompas. It wasn't too big of a surprise that they would want to take action. They all wanted what was best for the Factory. Good thing for Charlie, too, since breaking and entering wasn't exactly his cup of tea. Charlie didn't want to break too many rules. He just wanted to find a way to get rid of that horrible Varuca Salt. The Oompa Loompas formed a straight line in front of him and Charlie stopped. Finally, the Oompa Loompa in the middle of the line came forward to meet with Charlie. "Hello, Mr. Bucket. I was hoping you would come. When we heard the news… well… we wished it wasn't true."

"Neither do I. I messed up, I really did. But that's why I came back, and I need your help! That girl is no good. She may act like she's changed a whole lot, but on the inside, nothing's really changed at all." The other Oompa Loompas nodded in agreement. "She tricked me to get the Chocolate Factory. I guess she's just a sore loser. No matter what, I have to get that position back!" He said sadly. The leader of the Oompa Loompas tugged on his pant leg, glancing around. Charlie looked down and saw that he was smiling.

"Come with us. Is that not the one that was thrown down the garbage chute by the squirrels?" He asked, curiously, as they all began trooping about secretively. Even if they let him in, they couldn't let Willy Wonka see what they were up to. Maybe Willy Wonka didn't expect him to give up on his dreams, but he probably wasn't expecting this. Charlie nodded.

"Yeah. She wanted one of the squirrels for herself. She asked her father if he would get one for her because she's a spoiled brat. But Mr. Wonka wouldn't, and she charged in herself, thinking she could just grab one. But they decided she was a bad nut and threw her down the garbage chute… along with her father when he tried to help pull her out." The Oompa Loompa nodded and smiled wickedly, motioning for two of his friends to join him. He whispered something in their ears. Charlie watched in fascination. Both of them seemed to agree.

The Oompa Loompa turned back to him. "You don't think that's changed? How do you think she'd like a second encounter with her squirrel friends?" He asked. Charlie grinned. The thought of having Varuca chased by an enormous horde of squirrels was quite amusing. "Garish! Bring us the squirrels!" He said. "Don't worry." He said to Charlie. "They won't hurt you. You're good. Not to mention that we trained them ourselves." Charlie nodded. He had faith in the Oompa Loompas. Besides… even if it didn't work, that plan would have Varuca on strings whether she left or not after that.

In the Inventing Room…

"So… what do you think, little girl?" Willy Wonka asked. He had spent the past few minutes explaining to her his wonderful ideas for the future. But Varuca was more interested in everything she saw around her. But she nodded and followed along until she heard that. Why was it so hard for him to say her name? His memory wasn't that bad. Besides! Mr. Wonka wasn't even THAT old! There was no excuse for his rude behavior. He was treating her like some outcast… like she didn't belong there, when he himself invited her there. Was he trying to smash her confidence? Well, it wasn't working.

"My NAME is VARUCA! Stop calling me 'little girl' Mr. Wonka!" Varuca shouted quite viciously. "You know I don't like it!" Mr. Wonka pretended not to hear her, and just waited for her to answer his question. "Humph." She sighed loudly. "It's a fine idea, Mr. Wonka." She said politely, although her voice was now laced with anger. Willy Wonka just nodded and went deep into thought. 'Where are you Charlie?' He wondered. He had hoped that the boy would have come by now. But his thoughts were interrupted by a scream.

"I got your point… I'll stop calling you…" When he turned around, he was surprised to find the oddest vision ever. All of his squirrels were rushing out of a crack in the wall, chasing her. "Hmm… seems you haven't really changed at all, little girl." He said, smirking. "Well… you must still be a bad nut, if my squirrels came all the way here to get rid of you."

"Just get rid of them!" She shouted, trying to keep them off of her. The squirrels were biting at her skirt and her legs and trying to attach themselves to her legs or shoes. Wonka smiled, since this didn't seem to be something the Oompa Loompas would do… alone. 'Nicely done…' He thought, smiling. The squirrels were leading her right back the way she had come. She jumped on the boat. "MOVE! I'm leaving! That's IT! I GIVE UP! You can have your stupid Chocolate Factory, Mr. Wonka!" She shouted angrily.

Willy Wonka watched her from the shore and smiled, waving. "Good bye, Varuca Salt. It was nice talking to you again. Oh. And don't you DARE think about selling my ideas." Varuca just stared at him in awe. He FINALLY said her name, but just as she was leaving for good. She fumed in silent anger. "You can take me to the Oompa Loompas that released you, now." He said, looking at the rodents. Charlie was about to fess up, when someone pushed past him and shut the whole up. Wonka turned around and smiled. "Ah… so the madness hasn't ended yet."

"Nope! I'm the greatest! It's my strength and perseverance that makes me the best." Said another girl through rough chews on her gum. "Violet Beauregarde, and don't you forget it!" She said, smiling. Charlie stared in awe. 'She… she moved right it. Did she follow me in? Not again…'

"Come on, Charlie. Let's go this way. If it's gum she wants, its gum she'll get." The leader of the Oompa Loompas said confidently. Charlie nodded, as they led the way up a large slope and into another room. Now, they were on top of the Inventing Room…

Okay, that was a bit shorter of a chapter. But I can't fall behind. I have a lot of ideas. Thank you, Lauryn-Elsa. I know what you mean. But the fight is going to be so much fun! -

Review, please! Thank you.

Christine Lennoire