hey guys! Sorry it's been so long. I have been updating my other stories and haven't gotten to this one until now. Well, I won't keep blabbering...ON WITH THE STORY!

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Grasping her coat around her shoulders, Wendy April Augustine, slowly walked down the cold streets. She was a very poor girl, orphaned at birth, living on the streets, and performing for money by age 10. She was now 25 and had gotten used to sneaking food and wearing rags. She was a very pretty girl but, that beauty was hidden under the very dirty exterior. She was also a very spirited and lively girl, even after having such a hard life, and made every day count and every moment as happy and joyful as possible.

Along with her talent she was also a very pure hearted Christian and taught many of her poor village friends the word of God. Many people often rumored her an angel in disguise except for she was ALWAYS there when you needed her.

Wendy stopped dead in her tracks as she heard music and laughter. Clutching her bible, she ran as fast as her legs could carry her and found the source of the noise. The famous Wonka Factory!

Gasping, Wendy looked around herself in wonder. The gates were open and she could see many people inside. Wendy had a HUGE sweet tooth and had always loved to hear stories about the glorious factory that was before her eyes. She had listened and been terribly interested in who won the golden ticket contest and she smiled when she found out that it was Charlie Bucket. Slowly, she walked through the open gates as she let her curiosity get the best of her. For a while she just walked around and was amazed by the sights before her and the fact that she was at the factory of her dreams. Even though she knew she would never see inside, she loved just seeing it this close!

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Wendy grumbled as someone shook her roughly awake. Standing above her was a dark haired woman and she felt snow around her. She then realized that she must have fallen asleep after she arrived.

"Are you alright?", the woman questioned and Wendy nodded before standing and brushing the freezing snow off herself. Noticing the raggedy clothes the woman asked Wendy if she was living anywhere. Shyly ,Wendy shook her head no and said that she was sorry for intruding and that she must be going as to not cause any more trouble.

Seeing the look of sadness and loneliness in the girl eyes, she noticed the bible in the girls hands. Mrs. Bucket knew that this girl had no family and that she must be a pretty good girl to carry a Bible everywhere.

"I tell you what, why don't you stay in the factory with us.?''.Mrs. Bucket saw the young girl's eyes light up but the girl shook her head of curly strawberry blonde hair."I couldn't possibly intrude mam, I appreciate the invitation though.

"Well, I'm Mrs. Bucket and I say that since you don't have any family , you should let us be your family until you can support yourself. Wendy sighed and introduced herself after confirming that she had been adopted b a pastor, who died when she was seven and that she had been able to take care for that long. Mrs. Bucket only smiled and took Wendy's hands.

"You seem like a wonderful girl, Wendy, and you are now apart of my family. Mr. Wonka for one, can't say no to a family member, and for two, Charlie has always wanted a sister. What do you say?", Wendy sighed, realizing there was no getting out of this even if she wanted to. Nodding, she was led inside and for once in 3 years, out of the cold.

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