"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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvcVApMqmij
"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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXD63wEdj7S
"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!" 153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnjQHqmYRBX
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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ01PGB0Mphy
"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. 153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVfZYc7X5Zf
"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." 153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ12Mf5XT1ax
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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbBs3Hw0XBX
The chocolate outside opens and closes with soft clicks to the notes of the little flute.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfbNx7ne27q
"In." I close my hand over the Hoverchoc.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCwD6s3dPRj
"A." I close the other hand over the flute.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIMPrPwJ7Lh
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."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC730hbhhzQ
Gasps and murmurs filter through the crowd with my magic trick. 153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2z4DgfDw1r
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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYrJiqsTFEb
"These microscopic fleas, like chocolate more than leaves."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTvwPxBu4qm
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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf9afDbO6pT
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!'"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh21kmBkfqv
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!'"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdLrzyBXSQp
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-"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNZmMFdjXi5
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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMBtzLl0NeQ
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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWdt3I21psI
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."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJxyDf1EYkc
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." 153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Qk7TCZZZc
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."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBGYoYm0vbz
I grab the jar back from a passerby. "You've never had chocolate like this-"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4RkA9IUB03
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."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFlC60UrAmC
The crowd starts cheering and I tip my head to my right, smiling and nodding.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4BUSWMwKdR
"Well, who wants to try one?" I call.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7AgHW4lRY3
Hands shoot up all around, but one voice rings out over the others. 153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6lzvlbtt69
"I do." The crowd parts for a man in a dark, pinstriped suit. 153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBMC8bdryYZ
"Mr. Slugworth, sir." I find myself saying.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbXhgkLIjK4
"Excuse me!" calls another man, this one in a green suit, pushing through the crowd.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Kes4IjPZM
"Mr. Ficklegrubber." Yet another famous chocolate maker is coming to meet me.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXagVKgmiJY
I catch sight of yet another man in a yellow suit pushing through the crowd.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfu9S4ngFMk
"And Mr. Prodnose." I say somewhat softly, in awe of seeing the men I've admired for years.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc5y7UW9TfH
"What an honor." I say as they all line up in front of me.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxrSaOcT6Uy
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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCMmYIoMpdV
"It's a business handshake, Mr. Wonka. Lets people know I mean business." Slugworth smirks ever so slightly.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNTmbeuamfP
"Ahh..." I massage my hand slightly.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKcykczGvoh
"Now come along, let's try one of these so-called-Hoverchocs..."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpUrbIZyI91
I hold out the jar, watching them each take one and pop it into their mouths. I watch their slightly smug expressions turn shocked.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD6QAPSoz4Q
"Ooo. There's not just chocolate is there? There's... marshmallow." Slugworth sounds surprised.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaQzylZo24K
"That's right," I reply, getting excited. "Harvested from the Mallow Marshes of Peru."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡajo0VuxDFp
"And... caramel.." Mr Ficklegrubber puckers his mouth slightly.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIWsJqtEk5g
"With the bittersweet tears of the Russian Clown." I turn to Prodnose as he makes his own comment.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6WO6ymvBMx
"And.. is that... surely not... chili?"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjEG7u4mqSW
"Cherry picked by the cherry pickers of the imperial gardens in Japan." I respond readily.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1r95PFCz7u
"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-"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo4vT5rdphg
I nod, nearly bouncing on my toes at Slugworth's impending praise.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBwg08Pd42h
"- this is without doubt, the absolute, one hundred percent, worst."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNX6EJDi2f6
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?"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWffOrgYyUa
"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."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl5IvORGhED
Ficklegrubber steps forward, coming alongside Slugworth. "And this, with all its bells and whistles... well it's just.."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3AUHt6CeL0
"Weird," says Mr. Prodnose stepping forward as well.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSBTbPIgnl9
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."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnNm1wleTqv
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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwFmBwFsqRS
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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZxWGS3lEoN
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!"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsMHvJHdvn8
"Don't worry! You'll be completely unharmed!" I pick up the wig and toss it into Mr. Prodnose's hands.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAnHqNunkLL
"Oh thank you."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPrTEiUq2zL
"In about twenty minutes, it'll get tired and exit through your rear!"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs9TX1Jrvof
I smile as they drift ever higher, nearly reaching the roof of the Gallery Gourmet.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkPlWG6mC8M
"You're off your rocker, Wonka!" yells Slugworth. "Who in their right mind wants chocolate that makes them fly?!"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI6y3l8qqda
"Let's find out, shall we?" I whisk the lid off the jar. "Who's for a Hoverchoc?"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbGJvakwYLg
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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn1sVD1007p
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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡczojyRSY6l
A whistle pierces the air, and I see policemen pushing past Noodle and into the Gallery.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPYWKRerdDU
"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."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjC0zFetC8N
The remaining crowd disperses rapidly.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtReRQuoRnB
"That's the Hoverchoc, sir, that's the point." I glance at the policemen sticking poles up at the flying people.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡECSet6pKhz
A second policeman steps up in front of me. "I'm afraid we've had some complaints about you, sir."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkCOp3NNOIx
"Complaints?" I repeat, confused.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcvHHsIzUKF
"That you're disrupting the trade of other businesses. And we're regrettably obliged to move you on and.. confiscate your earnings.."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7uLJFrNWym
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?"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw20q2ixLNJ
"Don't worry," calls the man over his shoulder. "It's going to a good cause. Sick kids or something."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGWUiKj1Jx3
"Sorry, sir." I look back at the police officer in front of me. "Rules is rules."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMN3bZerJD7
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..."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡde1DqO1Ds3
He glances around then sighs, sticking his hand into his jacket. "Here." He presses a coin into my hand.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpFnhQ4zNI0
"Thank you." 153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlbADurDkIF
I retrieve my travel factory, slinging it over my back, and start back to the guesthouse.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKuCXTQBoas
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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXXPV6nptHM
Someone slams into me, and I stumble backwards, dropping my sovereign. 153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEBBW1OdTxc
"Watch where you're going!" The man shoves me aside.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi6gQItdOGb
I sigh, and look around for the sovereign, but it's nowhere to be seen.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMqfemoaV51
"Great. Now what am I going to do?"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmQ5509mPwl
"Why are you stopped in the middle of the path?"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ84P9j8vRxy
I turn to confront the girl I saw in the crowd earlier.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJqKdTqVAyk
I shrug, letting my shoulders slump.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYIaLjpCERD
"I saw what happened." The girl looks livid. "I don't understand why they'd take your money. That seemed completely unnecessary."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqrlxKeey8Q
"The one officer gave me a sovereign to pay for my room."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgyjBOOF9tG
She deflates ever so slightly. "That was.. kind."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeV7b30RvnK
"Did you get to try a Hoverchoc?" I ask hopefully.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN0l98lKQWW
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."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB7F1ngqBip
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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVZ6CsOg8sT
"Why are you stopped in the middle of the path anyway?"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg0EXaXwTZv
"I dropped my sovereign.."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMrJUTywpPh
"Oh no!" She puts a hand to her mouth before lowering it and looking determined.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7m4GUsBMxj
I shrug again. "I don't know how I'm going to pay for my room now."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1aNSaZmT9J
She puts a hand into a pocket in her dress, pulling out a pouch. 153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcgH2jzz02f
"What're you doing?" I ask, watching her as she opens the pouch.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ39g85inFB0
"Helping you." She pulls out a few silver sovereigns and replaces the pouch.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQGquEe4zTN
I smile softly. "I can't accept that.."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡurEthkyN9U
She grabs one of my hands, shocking me with how cold they are. 153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5q6HBmzhO0
"Your hands are so cold!"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbZPG5lZQu1
"Why thank you," she says dryly, pressing the coins into my hands.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAv6tT5qkGS
I try to press them back into her hands, noting how ratty her dress is. "I really can't take these."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmzdkVfSDBn
"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.153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Et6W5NB6b
I can only stare at her as she steps away. 153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbw1RkilNab
"Think of it as an advance payment." She steps back again. "Another time you can give me the chocolate I'm paying you for."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC3xdoxcr7V
I open my mouth to argue but- "When will I do that?"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcz9q31ukc5
"The next time you see me, I assume."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4S4HslbnVr
"When will that be?"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbTLhTzNpJi
She takes another step back. "I don't know."153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkLGGvsKdeV
I bite my lip, watching her turn away. "I don't even know your name!"153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqEOkxfTugs
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 :D153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe7VrayJKWN
I'd love to hear what you think so please comment <3
