"Here we go, Momma," I whisper, running my thumb across her elegant handwriting. I tuck the chocolate bar into my coat, placing my mobile travel factory down in front of the empty storefront. Setting my cane down on one end, I touch the hidden trigger that lengthens it, stepping up onto my travel factory and hitting the button that makes the little banner pop out.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBDMeTsG2mX
"Ladies and gentlemen of the Gallery Gourmet!" I cry, my eyes alighting on a lone girl. Her hair is the color of chocolate and her eyes match. Her skin is light, a similar shade to my own. Other passerby begin to slow to a stop, looking at me.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfLmCCeH56g
"My name is Willy Wonka." I touch my hat, sliding my finger along the rim as I speak. "And I have come to show you a marvelous morsel!" 102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLxUiX8GrXj
People begin crowding closer, and the girl gets jostled further back where I can't see her as well. The faces reflect varying degrees of interest and curiosity.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjAjweeHQLU
"An incredible edible!" I continue my speech. "AN UNBEATABLE EATABLE!" I lean back then straighten with the intensity of the words. "The likes of which this world has never seen. So quiet up and listen down." I pause my animated hand gestures, realizing that the words switched themselves somehow. 102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVRfibBaOYF
"Nope, scratch that, reverse it." I swing my arm just so, sending the Hoverchoc down my sleeve and into my closed hand. "I give you-" I open my palm, revealing the Hoverchoc. "The Hoverchoc." 102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCUbk5jqeAH
Murmurs ripple through the crowd, and I can't -and don't want to- keep the smile from appearing on my face. With the other hand, I make the little flute appear and bring it to my lips, playing the notes to wake the Hoverfly.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOgWmYqj4El
The chocolate outside opens and closes with soft clicks to the notes of the little flute.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ51Rr7xQQyC
"In." I close my hand over the Hoverchoc.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡka4yfuM0Vi
"A." I close the other hand over the flute.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf1GQiAT44j
I quickly, and with the ease of endless practice, slide them both out of sight before opening both hands to the next words of my song. "Jungle near Mumbai there's a little Hoverfly."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3MUZCkheWb
Gasps and murmurs filter through the crowd with my magic trick. 102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO12Moh7YLx
My grin widens as I continue singing, folding my arms and flapping them for emphasis. "Whose wings go at a thousand flaps a second, that's no lie." I hold up a finger, sliding my gaze across the crowd.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxks6i4ZF0W
"These microscopic fleas, like chocolate more than leaves."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlYirFH8Sjn
I sweep my hat off my head and into my arm. "And when asked nicely lay precisely-" I reach into my hat, pulling out an entire jar of Hoverchocs. "One little egg in each of these." I smile brightly as gasps sweep the crowd once again.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZzrmExC3hh
Plonking my hat back upon my head, I hold the jar up in plain sight. "When it hatches from its shell, it gives a happy yell, 'Woohoo!'"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs8wHBTEyyn
Hopping off my travel factory, I march around it in a circle, animatedly shoving the jar into the air then back down again. "'How thrilling to be living in a chocolate hotel!'"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWp69zWExPV
I stop in front of the crowd, drumming my fingers under the jar. "It beats its wings with glee, and then as you will see-"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhJ0c2qxPtX
I lift the top off the jar. "The choco-LATE will levitate and float most gracefully." The Hoverchocs float up out of the jar, lifting into the air over the shocked passerby.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKBKGzVhlst
Against my will, I find myself seeking out the girl in the crown, anxious for her reaction. To my utter delight, I find her eyes alight with joy and awe.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGcuuLoZdd5
I tap the ground in time to the tune playing through my mind, pressing my lips together in an attempt to contain the pure joy running through me. "Well there's chocolate. And there's chocolate."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4iNJK4jzed
I whip my hat off my head and spin around, causing the Hoverchocs to follow my movement from above. "But only Wonka's makes your eyes pop out their sockelets." 102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS361pM5SNp
I replace my hat once again, grabbing my cane and swinging it through the air. "Put your hand into your pockelet, get yourself some Wonka chocolate! Come now I insist."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfO8TBUegIi
I grab the jar back from a passerby. "You've never had chocolate like this-"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlvCqyBMyoh
I drum my fingers on the underside of the jar, calling the Hoverchocs back. "No, you've never had chocolate like-" I replace the lid. "This."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA8ESHYqj37
The crowd starts cheering and I tip my head to my right, smiling and nodding.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDrNs2cUAHH
"Well, who wants to try one?" I call.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJeig07tEmd
Hands shoot up all around, but one voice rings out over the others. 102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp4sXosS3ZM
"I do." The crowd parts for a man in a dark, pinstriped suit. 102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbdEy9b69ph
"Mr. Slugworth, sir." I find myself saying.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzH1vOI4wke
"Excuse me!" calls another man, this one in a green suit, pushing through the crowd.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4lsHd0wSnL
"Mr. Ficklegrubber." Yet another famous chocolate maker is coming to meet me.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡorQt4qOk5A
I catch sight of yet another man in a yellow suit pushing through the crowd.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD24EGeWlgx
"And Mr. Prodnose." I say somewhat softly, in awe of seeing the men I've admired for years.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGDzPUZxPMf
"What an honor." I say as they all line up in front of me.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7fsN0oniT2
Mr. Slugworth holds out his hand and I reach for his. "Ever since I was a little boy-" I trail off as his grip firmly clenches my hand, leaving me with a throbbing hand. "That is quite a handshake," I say, somewhat weakly.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLaX3o1rCAT
"It's a business handshake, Mr. Wonka. Lets people know I mean business." Slugworth smirks ever so slightly.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoOtW8BX1wT
"Ahh..." I massage my hand slightly.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHCSYMWnNVe
"Now come along, let's try one of these so-called-Hoverchocs..."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCPAE269I8V
I hold out the jar, watching them each take one and pop it into their mouths. I watch their slightly smug expressions turn shocked.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3rhYnbUZcM
"Ooo. There's not just chocolate is there? There's... marshmallow." Slugworth sounds surprised.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5pl3xSxyHY
"That's right," I reply, getting excited. "Harvested from the Mallow Marshes of Peru."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn1UJu3Ooir
"And... caramel.." Mr Ficklegrubber puckers his mouth slightly.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN2JNePQ1Hc
"With the bittersweet tears of the Russian Clown." I turn to Prodnose as he makes his own comment.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdnkrn97gdm
"And.. is that... surely not... chili?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeIUWI7Uk9r
"Cherry picked by the cherry pickers of the imperial gardens in Japan." I respond readily.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZzd0wnf08F
"Well. Mr. Wonka. I've been in this business a very long time. And I think it's safe to say that of all the chocolate I've ever tasted-"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Y8uupKf6o
I nod, nearly bouncing on my toes at Slugworth's impending praise.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCRckTRXPYj
"- this is without doubt, the absolute, one hundred percent, worst."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6h7LUbRKTa
I let out a whoop, turning away from the chocolate makers. "There we have it, ladies and gentle men, an endorsement from Mr. Sl-" I pause, his words suddenly hitting me and turn back to him. "Wait, the worst?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXPiY2olcZg
"We three are the fiercest of rivals." Slugworth gestures to the other chocolate makers. "And yet we agree on one thing. A good chocolate should be simple, plain, uncomplicated."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFp1VXvJ1my
Ficklegrubber steps forward, coming alongside Slugworth. "And this, with all its bells and whistles... well it's just.."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ0t5SBgHyf
"Weird," says Mr. Prodnose stepping forward as well.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNWv1lPkVIY
I lower myself to sit on my travel factory, only a little disappointed they didn't like my chocolate. "It's a shame," I say sadly, watching Mr. Slugworth lick his lips. "If you thought the chocolate was weird.. you're gonna hate what happens next."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQfa6KZt39w
He opens his mouth, probably to ask what happens next, but then he lifts off the ground. "What's happening? What's going on?" he cries, sounding slightly panicked.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO1gqitUomN
I stand up, "That's the Hoverfly! Broken out of its cocoon, it's flapping its wings in your belly!" I lean back watching the chocolate makers drift upwards.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp1JrMIS5MN
Mr. Prodnose flips over, his hair dropping to the floor at my feet. "My hair!" He tries to swim through the air to get it. "My goodness!"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqV3nt0pmk4
"Don't worry! You'll be completely unharmed!" I pick up the wig and toss it into Mr. Prodnose's hands.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlWm2HG3E0j
"Oh thank you."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqROV4UM4E9
"In about twenty minutes, it'll get tired and exit through your rear!"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHgSLvv45Jn
I smile as they drift ever higher, nearly reaching the roof of the Gallery Gourmet.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcTVSshAjnK
"You're off your rocker, Wonka!" yells Slugworth. "Who in their right mind wants chocolate that makes them fly?!"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXBPsEobyjl
"Let's find out, shall we?" I whisk the lid off the jar. "Who's for a Hoverchoc?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbUK3iY3ld4
People all around jump for the floating chocolates, dropping silver sovereigns in my jar as they grab them. I thank each person, telling a few of them to enjoy their flight.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBZJ92clfn8
Suddenly, the air is full of flying people and I step away, admiring my work. I catch sight of Noodle the orphan by the gate. I tip my hat to her, smiling when she smiles at me.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1D9xp0t0Mq
A whistle pierces the air, and I see policemen pushing past Noodle and into the Gallery.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWh9IET4qeL
"Alright folks," calls the one in charge. "Nothing to see here. Just a small group of people defying the laws of gravity. Poke 'em boys."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLtOMqDyRQk
The remaining crowd disperses rapidly.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXuRRCiPWrU
"That's the Hoverchoc, sir, that's the point." I glance at the policemen sticking poles up at the flying people.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRqqFsPIBSq
A second policeman steps up in front of me. "I'm afraid we've had some complaints about you, sir."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5gnij1VkN2
"Complaints?" I repeat, confused.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd4A4uv01pp
"That you're disrupting the trade of other businesses. And we're regrettably obliged to move you on and.. confiscate your earnings.."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQH57lMSQYg
I open my mouth to question him further, but the police chief pushes past, snatching my jar in the process. "Hey! What're you doing?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYwhbwlyJQG
"Don't worry," calls the man over his shoulder. "It's going to a good cause. Sick kids or something."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDvCs9F2GQd
"Sorry, sir." I look back at the police officer in front of me. "Rules is rules."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFMeLSXEEj1
I think despairingly of the room I have to pay for. "Can you at least leave me a sovereign? I need to pay for my room..."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrlKPqfxDzs
He glances around then sighs, sticking his hand into his jacket. "Here." He presses a coin into my hand.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLJ0T7ljy7Z
"Thank you." 102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIQZ3i0ioaY
I retrieve my travel factory, slinging it over my back, and start back to the guesthouse.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGuLy5ksCWd
With the sovereign in one hand, my cane in the other, and my eyes upon the road tiles, I don't notice until it's too late.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdtenOBCdsk
Someone slams into me, and I stumble backwards, dropping my sovereign. 102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwHYANI9vXb
"Watch where you're going!" The man shoves me aside.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEBg08ftgjJ
I sigh, and look around for the sovereign, but it's nowhere to be seen.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVujn9504fx
"Great. Now what am I going to do?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuaOmJ7knl8
"Why are you stopped in the middle of the path?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyeMVurd756
I turn to confront the girl I saw in the crowd earlier.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCbcKH56n3b
I shrug, letting my shoulders slump.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTCuay2K8m6
"I saw what happened." The girl looks livid. "I don't understand why they'd take your money. That seemed completely unnecessary."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc9Ub7vk4zN
"The one officer gave me a sovereign to pay for my room."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpEmHvl8Qgi
She deflates ever so slightly. "That was.. kind."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ57xmV2oEIC
"Did you get to try a Hoverchoc?" I ask hopefully.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsI7jAM5ahd
She shakes her head. "I wasn't close enough to grab one. But it's okay." She hurries to reassure me since I find myself insanely disappointed. My mother always said I had an expressive face. "I'm afraid of heights anyway, so I don't mind missing out."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdmCif8ZjtB
I let out a slow sigh, that was all the chocolate I took the time to make last night, so I don't have any I could give her.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvVG4R71O1j
"Why are you stopped in the middle of the path anyway?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdksyc1Nl7q
"I dropped my sovereign.."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs9q46ieDNl
"Oh no!" She puts a hand to her mouth before lowering it and looking determined.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNksZquEuTX
I shrug again. "I don't know how I'm going to pay for my room now."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ttwIS7b6N
She puts a hand into a pocket in her dress, pulling out a pouch. 102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQDnXJp0s8h
"What're you doing?" I ask, watching her as she opens the pouch.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmkzyGRQAlz
"Helping you." She pulls out a few silver sovereigns and replaces the pouch.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW2zwrrXE70
I smile softly. "I can't accept that.."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Lh1P5244X
She grabs one of my hands, shocking me with how cold they are. 102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMpm22BnLtb
"Your hands are so cold!"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡypfSuxI64i
"Why thank you," she says dryly, pressing the coins into my hands.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ18wOgEFAcA
I try to press them back into her hands, noting how ratty her dress is. "I really can't take these."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEhMnLMS0rh
"I insist." She closes my hand over the sovereigns and I stifle a shiver at her touch. Her hands feel like ice, only without the wetness.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDp7KwPuTxn
I can only stare at her as she steps away. 102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQDzk28mOXJ
"Think of it as an advance payment." She steps back again. "Another time you can give me the chocolate I'm paying you for."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjjoZIfDH5
I open my mouth to argue but- "When will I do that?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQKdPjjB5vw
"The next time you see me, I assume."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNNFEb2z91L
"When will that be?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6jWOO9UTm1
She takes another step back. "I don't know."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF6BhTO4C6r
I bite my lip, watching her turn away. "I don't even know your name!"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡadwGhW06Ap
She pauses. She looks over her shoulder. And that's when I see the gold glimmering in her chocolate eyes. "Ember." And then she's gone.
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I know I spent most of the chapter retelling part of the movie, but I still hope you liked it :D102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrsk5gspF0Q
I'd love to hear what you think so please comment <3
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