"Miss Berenhoney really, how much more will you have to fix me?" Charlie said impatiently as soon as the ferry docked.
"I just want things to go well for the two of you."
Charlie didn't like what Miss Berenhoney was implying and said, "Were just going as friends, Miss Berenhoney."
Miss Berenhoney smirked and said, "Yeah, Friends with potential. The best type of friends there are."
Charlie said nervously, "Aren't I kinda young for that?"
Miss Berenhoney said simply, "You both act older than you are. At least thats my experience anyway."
The ferryman called out, "All people going to the Isle of Lovers better get out now!"
Miss Berenhoney patted Charlie on the head and said, "Good look, kiddo."
As Charlie left the fairy and followed the directions and examined the look of the Isle of Lovers. Charlie didn't know what made places romantic, but it looked exactly as Mr. Dunhill described. What he didn't describe was how many of the stores and restaurants were based to take part of this. Some neon lights described matchmakers stores, there were more florists than one would usually see. And everywhere were the swarms of glowing insects. As soon as he arrived at an elegant old manor house. He had instructions to wait for Violet, so he found a bench and waited.
"Hey Charlie!" Charlie turned and immediatly thought that he suddenly knew what an angel looked like. His reaction was a mix of the fact that he never saw Violet or any girl for that matter dressed up all fancy in a pink one-piece formal gown, and her hair tied up in a knot and light make-up on her face, mixed with the fact that a swarm of the glowing insects took that moment to swarm near her, making her seem to shimmer in the night. However Charlie break out of this belief as soon as Violet spoke. "Do I look allright? I feel like I look silly."
Charlie took her arm and led her up the stairs, "Don't. You look great."
They both entered the grand ballroom which was decked out with pink lines lining the all the walls, and sparkling lighting covering the windows. Violet pulled Charlie toward an older looking couple who by the way they were prominently seated at a main table were obviously the host and hostess.
The host said, "I didn't know we invited children this young."
Violet replied, "You didn't sir, but you did invite my father, who sends his regrets. I am Violet Beauregarde, first daughter of the Isle of Machines. I extend my hand as a way to request the good relations between the Isle of Machines and the Isle of Lovers continue."
The chief took violets hand and gave it a firm shake. "And who is your companion?"
Charlie stepped forward, "I Sir, am Charlie Bucket heir and apprentice to Willy Wonka, founder and president of the world famous Wonka Candy Company. As both myself and Mr. Wonka are now trapped by the barrier around these islands, we have set up a new Candy Store on the Isle of Mushrooms. I request your help in creating trade opportunities between our company and the Isle of Lovers. I present as a gift a sample platter of our treats." At that, Charlie took the package he was holding since he came and opened it for the Cheif and his Wife. It was obviously well recieved as without any words, the Cheif and his Wife ate every piece of candy in the box.
"Well," the chief said with his mouth still semi full, "Despite the respect I have for the Isle of Machines, and this candy, I don't think you would fit in at my party. You are both very young. However, I allways like seeing young love develop at my party. Despite your age, are you two in love?"
Both Charlie and Violet broke out into a cold sweat at the question. Charlie eventually stammered out, "We-We-We have a friendship with potential. Is that good enough?"
The chief smirked and said, "Only if you provide some entertainment for this party. I saw you both on the Isle of Music. You up for a dance?" Charlie and Violet looked at each other, then nodded.
Charlie took center of the floor and Violet went over to the bandleader to give instructions. The Cheif picked up a microphone and said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, for your entertainment a special dancing performance by the Isle of Music Junior dance champions."
As soon as Violet returned, she noticed Charlie sweating, and whispered, "What's the matter? You've done this before."
"Back when I couldn't see the faces of the people watching."
Violet whispered back, "Be fearless."
After a rather free spirited mix of a waltz and a breakdance, to escape the applause, Violet and Charlie retreated to the houses balcony to escape the applause.
Charlie said, "I was good, wasn't I?"
Violet smirked and said, "I've got my name on the top of over seven hundred trophies. Now that I've got one where I share my name with someone, I'm glad its someone that deserves it."
After a moment Charlie said, "I don't get you. You've been so nice to me, yet in your previous interviews you seemed so proud of the fact that you've never lost anything you've set your mind too. Yet you've gone beyond nice to the only person whose ever beat you at anything."
Violet took a second to take that in and said plainly, "I've never lost before, so I never knew what losing was like. My Mom allways made it seem like it was the worst thing in the world. But really it was not so bad. Well not so bad compared to being a social freak which was dominating my life at the time. Especially after the press conference where Mr. Wonka revealed what the special prize actually was, since being the heir to a chocolate factory would have only really gotten in the way of fulfilling my real dream."
"Which was?"
Violet put her head down, "It's silly."
Charlie took her hand and said, "Please tell me."
Violet said with a note of embarassment, "I wan't to be in the Olympics. You're not laughing."
"Why should I? That's a good dream to have."
Violet's face fell, "Not like I can fulfill it now, being trapped by that darned force field."
Charlie took Violet's other hand and said quietly, "Dreams can come true. Take it from someone who knows."
A smile creped back onto Violet's face and she said, "I know too. I've allways dreamed about having a daddy."
"See?"
Just then Violet closed her eyes and moved her face toward Charlie and he yelled out, "Violet, DON'T!" as a cold sweat broke out over him.
Violet as Charlie moved away from her and cried, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have.."
Charlie said hastilly, "Don't be upset, It's not you. You've been amazing, It's.. It's.."
Violet stopped him with, "Don't explain. Because I can't simply think of a bad reason for you not to want this."
Charlie replied, "But it still makes you feel bad, and when you feel bad, I feel bad. That's the deal when you become friends." She nodded. Charlie said, "Let's salvage what we can of the evening, please? We've finally got the glass elevator working again. Want to go for a fly?"
Later that evening Charlie and Violet flew over the Isles of Mystery when suddenly a light seemed to come from Lord Darnital's castle Island. Violet said, "What was that? It seemed to be a sudden burst of fire!"
Charlie noticed it too and said, "I don't know!"
Violet said, "Can we go see? This transparent elevator will be difficult for them to spot in the night, and my fathers never liked that guy!"
"It's too dangerous."
Violet said, "Be fearless." and pressed a button and the Glass Elevator slowly floated to right outside the castle window where the light was coming from. So close in fact, that Charlie and Violet heard voices coming from it.
"That was fantastic sir."
"But sir, do you think the spells in this spell book will give us the power needed to conquer the islands."
"The islands! Here is the spell to lower the barrier. As soon as I get it, and the rest of these spells translated, you are looking at the new ruler of the world!"
Violet said, "We have to tell my father about this!"
Charlie pressed a button to take them back to the Isle of Machines, but they barely got thirty feet before a fireball came through the window hitting the elevators engines causing the elevator to plummet into the water below.