Cinematic Adventures: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Meet the Buckets

Through the streets of town, the Mane Six, Spike, and Cheese Sandwich followed their new friend, Charlie, as he led them towards his home. They were still thankful to the sweet young boy, who offered them a place to sleep despite his family having very little. Deep down, they wished there was something that they could do to repay him.

As they walked on, the sky began to grow darker, as the sun began to descend further along the horizon. So dark, in fact, the moon began to come up. Along the way, as they proceed down the sidewalk, they couldn't help but notice a giant building blocked off by a giant iron gate. Passing by, they stopped for a moment to admire the giant factory building. Atop the giant gate were the name 'Wonka' in giant letters, just along the top.

"What is this here place, Charlie?" Applejack asked.

"That's the famous Wonka Chocolate Factory," Charlie responds. "This single place provides the best chocolate ever made and delivers all around the world."

Hearing the words 'chocolate' and 'factory' made Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich lean further against the bars, trying to get as close as possible. They stare at the factory with wide eyes, their mouths dropping toward the floor.

"Chocolate factory," They both said, dreamily.

All their friends, minus Charlie, roll their eyes at the two, knowing full well that when it comes to sweets these two are always on top of it. Still, they all noticed the giant letters on the chimney lit up to spell 'Wonka' all in lights. As they looked on in amazement, they were completely unaware that someone else stood with them until they heard him speak.

"Up the airy mountain

Down the rushing glen

We dare not go hunting

For fear of little men."

They all turn toward a tall, older man with a receding hair line staring up at the factory. Once he noticed they were all staring at him, he looked back toward them. The girls and their friends couldn't help but feel slightly scared, the very sight of this man alone came off as creepy. Fluttershy squeaked and hid behind Charlie, as the rest of the group silently look at the man for a few minutes.

"C-Can we help you, sir?" Twilight asked, nervously.

The man just slowly turns his head, looking down at the little lavender alicorn. Twilight faced many dangerous looking creatures in her life, but never felt as uncomfortable until this one instance. Her ears fold down on her head, as she looked down backing away from the man's icy stare. The man himself just slowly stepped backwards toward his cart, which had an array of items but mostly knives.

"You see," The man continued. "Nobody ever goes in... And nobody ever comes out."

The man starts pulling his cart in the opposite direction, as they looked on. It wasn't too long before he was a good distance away from the group. For a moment, no one said a word but merely stare after him with wide eyes.

"Of all the creep, uncomfortable things I've ever seen, that definitely ranks at the top," Rainbow spoke up.

"I completely agree with you, darling," Rarity nodded.

"Yep, that there sure is one creepy individual," Applejack added.

The rest of their pony friends, including Spike, nod in agreement, as they watch the man disappear in the distance. Charlie turns toward the sky, noting how quickly it was filled with darkness.

"We should keep going before the light is completely gone," Charlie said. "My house isn't that far away now; we should be there shortly."

With that, Charlie took off down the road while the ponies and the little dragon followed close behind. Soon enough, just as the moon was fully out, the whole group came upon a small, shack-looking house.