Author's Shout Out: Okay, so after I saw the new Charlie and Chocolate Factory movie with Johnny Depp and so on, I really wanted to write a fic. But the problem is as we all know is Willy's Character is so damn random and difficult to keep in tact, but I'll try my best to keep Willy as zainy and random as he always has been.
Here is my other thing; they do it for other stories so why not CATCF? See the factory is in our time and she thinks like most that it doesn't exist, it's merely a kick ass movie and that's it. Well…. she gets a wakeup call one day and finds that really isn't so, and Mr.Wonka is about to find out that he and his sweet dream world factory is not so hidden after all. Or something along those lines..Hahaha!
Chapter 1We all know the story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Aspen Williams was no different. She grew up watching the infamous movie, singing to the Oompa Loompa songs and dreaming about a place such as Willy Wonka's Factory. Now, the world knew such a place did not exist and so did Aspen. Sure there was candy and chocolate with that name but it wasn't really from Wonka's factory because of course, candy cannot be made in a place that is not real.
Aspen new this and she didn't care. She never pictured Wonka to look like Gene Wilder even though in the movie he was Wonka. No, to her Willy Wonka was not blonde, nor was he anything like Gene in appearance. She pictured a man with chocolate brown hair to match the delicious chocolate he created, sparkling, childish, ocean eyes, a pale complexion from not being outside much and a demeanour found to be odd but pleasant all in one, semi-sweet and nuts. He was just amazing! And as she grew older, Aspen dreamt about a man who would only ever remain a dream in her eyes.
It wasn't until the new Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movie came out that Aspen began to dream more often about him. She had yet to see the movie and had not even seen previews; she wasn't interested in seeing a rip off of her childhood favorite movie. In fact it was annoying! But she knew, that if she were to get over this annoyance that she had to watch it.
"Aspen PLEASE! Come to the movie with us!" Melanie Baker pleaded over the phone to her best friend; she desperately wanted to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Like Aspen she watched it as a child and she was anxious to see the new version.
"I'm sorry Mellie but I don't want to see that crap. If they expect to ever re-do a classic masterpiece worthy of the first, they are sorely mistaken! If I watch it now I'll never be able to think of it the same again."
Secretly, Aspen wanted to see it but in truth she was afraid that they had ruined her movie and thus ruin her dreams of a reclusive but sweet man and his wonderful world of candy.
"Aspen come on! Get a grip on yourself girl! None of it is real! You're 19 years old, get back to reality and come see it with me. Please! Make this my Birthday and Christmas present!" Mellie was desperate to see it but didn't want to go alone and none of her other friends liked the movie so Aspen was her only choice.
Mellie could here silence on the other end and waited, listening intently for any kind of positive life, she didn't have wait long. A small but surrendering sigh flowed into her ears followed by a screech by herself.
"Thank you Aspen! I'll pick you up at seven ok?"
Aspen agreed and hung up, what had she gotten herself into? Aspen only hoped she wouldn't regret her choice to go see the movie and something inside her said she wouldn't.
Mellie and Aspen made their way into the dark theatre. It smelt of popcorn and other things Aspen chose not to acknowledge. They had made the movie in time, Mellie had gotten stuck in traffic on her way to pick up Aspen and both were sure they would miss the beginning of the movie.
Aspen but her feet up on the empty chair in front of her and sipped at her Coke, she glanced at Mellie in the corner of her eye and noticed she was staring at her.
"What?" Aspen gave her friend an exasperated look and faced the giant screen, which happened to be previewing Corpse Bride.
"Aspen, thanks for coming with me. I know you didn't want to and I understand why. I felt the same way, which is why I waited this long." Mellie smiled and faced the direction of the screen as well, "that looks good huh?"
Aspen nodded but she wasn't watching the screen anymore. If Mellie really understood how she felt, she would never have forced her to come here. Aspen was aware of how childish and stupid she sounded but she couldn't help it. Just then the movie began and both girls settled into the movie.
Aspen was laughing at the Grandpa Joe as he danced and cheered for being allowed to go. So far the movie was pretty good and Aspen was getting into it and actually enjoyed herself. They were all at the gates of Wonka's Factory now and Aspen was at full focus,
"Please Enter!"
The smooth voice of the unseen chocolatier filled the theatre and flowed into Aspen's mind. It gave Aspen chills. That was definitely Wonka's voice, absolutely how she pictured it. Soon the Welcome song played and had Aspen laughing so hard, tears gathered at the corner of her eyes. She glanced over to her friend and noticed she was laughing as well and bobbing to the music.
"…Willy Wonka here he is!"
Aspen prepared herself for the disappointment and sat back in her chair lazily. The camera went to a man beside Charlie and Aspen's breath caught in her throat. No, no it was just a coincidence, it couldn't be.
Aspen sat still and watched as they went through introductions and entered the factory, it was then she lost all control. The strange goggles and coat came off to reveal Willy Wonka, her Willy Wonka. The one she had dreamt of her whole life. The hair, the eyes, the smile…everything! It was Wonka exactly, down to the small detail of his voice, mannerisms, look and personality. A sharp pain filled Aspen's head and heart causing her to feel slightly light headed and confused. None of this could be real? This couldn't be right?
Mellie noticed the change in her friends' mood and immediately grew concerned, "Aspen?" she whispered loudly enough so she could hear, "Aspen are you ok? Is something wrong?"
It was like she'd been slapped, Aspen whipped her head to meet the concerned gaze of her best friend and smiled forcefully, "Yeah! I'm fine, be quiet and watch the movie."
Mellie nodded, accepting her answer for now and turned back to the movie. Something was not right and she had a feeling it had to do with the movie.
Both girls stood outside the theatre in silence. Mellie was really worried about Aspen; she hadn't said a word since the movie first started. The air around them was warm and sticky with a slight but cool breeze flowing about.
Aspen turned from her friend and sat at the curb and put her face in hands and sighed. "Aspen come on let's get to the care, we better get going before we're late."
Aspen nodded, stood up and followed her friend. They got in the car silently and drove off, "Aspen are you going to tell me what's bothering you or are you gonna be silent the rest of your life and learn Mime?"
Aspen gave Mellie a peculiar look and giggled. "Hey! Mimes are cool!"
Both girls laughed and the tension in the car diminished, "Well?"
Aspen sighed and gave in, "Well it's just…remember when we first read the book and we discussed what we thought Wonka looked like? Your 'look' matched Gene Wilder's Wonka."
Mellie smiled and nodded, "Yeah, I still think he was the perfect Wonka. But didn't you say he looked off."
"Yeah and I still think that! But do you remember my description? It matches the Wonka in the new movie to perfection! Not even Gene completely matched yours!"
"What are you trying to say Aspen, that Wonka exists or something? Because I'm lost at where you're going with this." They pulled into Aspen's driveway and both got out and headed inside.
"I don't know what I'm saying ok? I just know it's a pretty huge coincidence that he's the exact replica of what I pictured Wonka to look like." They entered Aspen's room and sat on the bed, throwing their purses and jackets on the big, red, plush chair nearby.
"Aspen, it's an actor, Johnny Depp to be exact. Look, how about we drop this conversation for now and just have fun. We can talk about this again some other time ok?" Aspen agreed reluctantly and both went on with their night watching movies, playing old games and porking out on junk food.
Aspen woke up early the next morning and quietly made her way to the bathroom to change and shower. She looked in the mirror and frowned at her reflection. Long auburn hair with black tips, yes close to teal in colour and small pink lips. She was pretty average in height and weight and had a nose stud and two other piercings in each ear. She was not gorgeous by far but she wasn't ugly either, she was average and she loved it. Mellie on the other hand was a looker who drew attention to herself wherever she went, with her golden hair, emerald green eyes tall slim figure and well proportioned body, Mellie could be a model.
But of course she wasn't, Mellie was a college student just like her and that was all. Neither thought about becoming anything more than someone who could vent their creativity and talent through their jobs.
Aspen quickly shook her thoughts away and turned on the shower, soon steamy warmth filled the small room and within a moment Aspen shed her clothing and was bathing beneath the steady hot stream of water. She loved this time, no one else was up and it was peaceful and quiet. She could think undisturbed and relax as the water massaged her back and shoulder muscles. This was what she needed most right now.
Mellie was right wasn't she? Wonka and his factory were make-believe, a figment of a mastermind's imagination. Aspen knew it; hell she told herself the very same thing everyday. Wonka wasn't real and days of her young life passed her by, she wasted them dreaming of something and someone that could never be. Wishing for once that something so wonderful could be real.
Aspen snapped out of the mind frame she was sinking into and gritted her teeth in anger, 'Stop dragging yourself into a psychotic hell Aspen, I mean really! It's a fucking movie not some real place in this vast, wide world.' Aspen finish washing herself and left the shower. She dried off and changed into a white tank top and track pants. It wasn't real and she'd have to get used to that….
…so then why did it feel like she was lying to herself?
Aspen shook her head and made her way downstairs and outside for her morning jog. Little did she know this morning she would see a lot more than bunnies and trees on her jog.
AN:That's the end of the first chapter. It may or may not have had mkstakes and i'm sorry for it,I revised it 3 times and i have no beta so plz be kind and help with anything that i could change. I really appreciate good critism and reviews always push me to update quicker! Let's hope this tory goes far and becomes awesome!
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