Author's Note: Chapter 4 is finally here! (To Violet fans, you might enjoy this one) I usually try to update every day or every other day. On with the story and enjoy!
Chapter 4: Impending Danger, in So Many Ways
Within a few seconds, a pink boat in the shape of a seahorse slowly approached us. This relieved me because I was listening to Mrs. Beauregarde flirting with Wonka and it was creeping me out. Everyone went on board, with me sitting between Violet and Mike. The boat jolted forward, and we went on our way. The ride was very calm and the boat definitely had proper steering, so I had nothing to worry about. Suddenly, Violet surprised me by resting her head on my shoulder. "Isn't this romantic?" She asked, to which I replied, "I supposed it could be." I felt bad about yelling at her, and with her suddenly changing her mood like this, it made me feel uncertain. "Listen, Violet, I get that you want to be nice to me, but I'm not sure that this is a good idea." Violet turned her head and looked at me in a strange way. She then leaned forward like she was going to kiss me, but I had to stop her. "I'm sorry, but I can't." She turned away with a sad expression. "Violet, I-" was all I got to say before Charlie warned everyone that we were headed for a tunnel. Wonka then told the Oompa-Loompas to row faster, which didn't make sense. It wasn't long before we plunged into what seemed like a roller coaster drop. Mike then quickly yelled, "I hate roller coasters!" to which I responded, "It's a bit late for that!" We were rushing into a dangerous speed. Wonka either knew exactly where he was going, or he had a massive load of faith in the Oompa-Loompas (either way was okay with me). We suddenly stopped and went back onto a calm path. To our left and right, there were several rooms around. None of them really seemed like they were interesting, and I didn't even want to know about the room labeled Hair Cream. I looked and saw a room that was open, and it had a cow being whipped. I instantly thought of whipped cream, but I wasn't stupid enough to say it. Then the boat jolted again, this time moving even faster. It somehow managed to avoid crashing once, which surprised even me. It twisted and turned until it finally slowed down again. Wonka then ordered, "Stop the boat! I want to show you guys something!" Everyone in unison suddenly said, "Thank goodness!"
We had entered the room labeled Inventing Room, and it looked like Final Fantasy 6 meets Frankenstein. It was a huge lab with inventions, beakers, chemicals, candies; you name it, it was there. "This is the most important room in the entire factory," Wonka said. "Everyone enjoy, but don't touch anything." Violet and Mike suddenly ran towards a machine that was firing off these balls (no comment). I had to see what it was, so I followed them. We found out that the balls were Everlasting Gobstoppers, and that you could suck them (no comment) for a long time and they won't even get any smaller (no comment). Wonka guided us all to Hair Toffee, where eating it could grow hair on your head, as well as a mustache and beard. Mike asked, "Who wants a beard?" and Mr. Wonka responded in the weirdest way ever, "Well, Beatniks for one; folk singers, and motorbike riders. You know, all those hip, jazzy, super-cool, neat, keen and groovy cats. It's in the fridge, daddy-o! Are you hep to the jive? Can you dig what I'm laying down? I knew that you could, slide me some skin, soul brother!" I don't know what was stranger: what he just said, or the fact that I understood everything he said. The next thing we know, we see an Oompa-Loompa covered entirely in hair. Mike and I debated whether he looked like a brown ghost, or Cousin It. After explaining that the Hair Toffee isn't ready yet, we were lead to a gigantic machine.
Wonka pulled a lever, and the machine started to work quickly. We all moved towards it, and suddenly a drawer opened up. A piece of gum suddenly came out, and Violet grabbed it to take a closer look at it. "Is that all?" Veruca asked. Wonka was simply shocked: "That's all? That happens to be a stick of the most sensational chewing gum ever made, which also happens to be a three course meal!" But Veruca doubtfully asked, "Why would anyone want that?" Wonka then awkwardly pulled out a pair of cards, to which I grumbled, "Not the cards again." He then said that this gum will change markets and kitchens forever, making everything so much easier. He also mentioned that the gum was tomato soup, roast beef and blueberry pie. Several people stated their own opinions, but then Violet took her gum out of her mouth and said, "It does sound like my kind of gum." Wonka tried to warn against it though, saying, "I honestly would rather you didn't, because there are one or two things that are not quite right." Unfortunately, that wasn't what Violet had in mind. "But I'm the world record holder in chewing gum! I can handle it, I promise!" She then popped it into her mouth and started chewing. I really wish she didn't do that.
Violet suddenly got very excited as she chewed. "It's amazing! It's tomato soup! I can feel it running down my throat!" (no comment) We all anticipated what was coming next, until she announced that it was roast beef and even a baked potato with butter! (I cringed a little because I hate butter on my potato. I'm a salt and pepper guy, and I also eat the skin. I don't care if anyone thinks that's weird.) Since nothing bad happened there, I had presumed the dessert had complications. Without warning, she managed to get to the dessert, and I saw...nothing. Nothing happened at all to cause any panic. Everyone was puzzled that everything was fine, until it happened.
On Violet's nose, there was a blue spot and it was growing! I quickly yelled, "What's happening to your face?" She looked confused, having no idea what I was talking about. Her mother noticed it and said, "Violet, your turning Violet!" She seemed rattled, but still didn't understand. Her mother handed her a pocket mirror, and when Violet saw what was going on, she started hyperventilating until finally screaming in fright. Once again, I had to do something. "Spit it out!" But she simply said, "I can't stop chewing!" If she can't stop, I thought, then I'll have to get it out. Without delay, I grabbed the gum straight out of her mouth, revealing that the gum had turned a sickly blue color. But I suppose that didn't matter, because Violet's symptoms began to reduce until after a few seconds, her blue skin was completely eradicated. Everything was going to be alright; at least that's what I thought. Suddenly, Violet flew into a furious rage, and she lunged onto my back and started hitting me on the back of my head. "What's wrong with her?" I asked. Wonka, in a very calm tone, stated, "Unfortunately, the gum is also extremely addictive. If interrupted, the chewer will angrily try to get it back." Angrily, I yelled, "That would have been nice to know before I grabbed it out of her mouth! Now what am I supposed to- Ow! She's biting my shoulder!" Wonka said, "Just destroy the object of her addiction." I did not understand, only yelling, "What?" He then replied, "Just put the gum on the floor and step on it." I did just that and stepped on the gum. Violet got off my back and promptly fainted. When she came to, she had no idea what just happened. Mike explained everything that happened and also pointed to my shoulder, saying she really did a number on me. It was true, for her teeth had cut into my skin so badly, my shoulder was bleeding all over my arm. She then begged Wonka to forgive her, to which he smiled and gave her another chance. She came over to me and asked for forgiveness, saying, "I am so sorry, I don't know what came over-" She couldn't finish speaking because I had pulled her to me and planted a kiss on her lips. "I forgive you," was all I could say. She blushed and turned away from me. Wonka then said, "Now that that's over, we must move on. Anyone want to be back on the boat?" Everyone in unison yelled, "NO!" So we all decided to walk, leaving the Inventing Room behind.
Hope you all enjoyed!