A/N: Hello there! It's good to be back again!

If you don't know me, which would be weird. Because this is a sequel, but whatever. The story is completely finished, so I post a chapter every day, roughly around the same time. (Sometimes even two chapters if I can!) So keep a look out for me.

But here you go, the long awaited sequel to Pack Animals. I hope you enjoy and don't be a stranger and leave a review! Just don't post any spoilers. Please. Please no spoilers in the reviews.

Pack Animals 2: The Second One

Prologue: ಠ╭╮ಠ I made another one

The trip up to Louisiana was something that Fred would always keep as a treasured memory.

He knew that this day would come, though the past few weeks leading up to this moment was spent in denial. He knew it was silly to play pretend, like some sort of spoiled child. But now he has to swallow the pill and face the cold hard truth that was staring hard down at him.

Mystery Inc... in all it's glory. In all the wonderful adventures and the powerful bonds of friendship that was formed because of it. Was over. It was over. This was it.

Fred followed Shaggy's cherry red van up the twists and turns until it lead to a very old looking mansion. At first glance, it looked very much abandoned. It fits well in it's swamp like surroundings. As if the earth itself was slowly reclaiming it. The only thing that really stuck him as odd was the very recent building that was just over a hill, whose roof he was able to pick up around the dense trees and shrubby. Despite how new it looked, it was very evident that the gentle branches and the soft soil was trying to reclaim it as well. The air itself cracked with something Fred couldn't really identify. The closest thing he could compare it to was the sensation of a recently shot off firework, followed by the dying light and then the stillness that followed. The anticipation for the next.

Fred reluctantly climbed out of the van, not really trusting himself to speak at the moment while taking everything in. The girls that rode up front with him were also perplexed, and it took them a little while to follow his example. Their friend Shaggy on the other hand, who was now very much a part of this world didn't think twice to step out, breathing in that strange air. Shoulders visibly relaxing. His dog then followed, disappearing into the shrubbery to most likely do his business. Not once put off by the strangeness this all was.

Then again, Shaggy and Scooby were no strangers to Grimwoods.

Vanna Pira was the last to step out of the leading van. Despite the shade that the trees around them provided, she drew up a lacy black umbrella that looked as if it stepped off of a Victorian era painting. Out of all the people here right now, she's the one that blends in with this place the most.

Shaggy stretched his arms with an almighty yawn. Lazily turning to face Fred. Whatever smile he had soon faded. He lowered his arms. Looking at the three most important people of his life. He stepped up to them, awkwardly scratching the back of his head. "Well... like. I guess this is it."

Fred stared down at his shoes, already ruined by the mud beneath him. "Yeah..."

Vanna soon joined Shaggy, partially casting him in shadow from her umbrella. "Thank you so much for accompanying us."

Daphne, knowing well at this point had wisely removed her shoes and left it in the van, jogged up to embrace their newest friend. "You will come to visit us, right? Or at least write us?"

Shaggy nodded, almost a little offended that she had to ask. "Of course. Like, I know that we have to take care of a few things first. But yeah."

This was enough for Daphne, who went to embrace him next. Soon followed by Velma. "You know, if you don't, they'll be hell to pay." The youngest member of Mystery Inc. teased while taking a moment to adjust her glasses. Her hold around the taller mans midsection tightened before letting go. Velma then when to say her goodbyes to Vanna. Probably apologizing for a final time about thinking that the half formed vampire had an sinister ulterior motive.

Meanwhile Fred felt a little awkward, yet oddly happy. This was probably the happiest he had seen his best friend in a long time. Fred knew that Shaggy belonged here now. He stepped forward, hugging his friend tightly. While reaching to shake Vanna's hand. "You take care of him, okay?" His grip on her hand was firm, Vanna nodded. Her own grip just as tight. It wasn't an unfriendly gesture, you can tell a lot about a person by their handshake, you know.

Vanna was about to say something, but she was cut off by the door to the old manor swinging open, the hinges squeaking loudly. "I knew that I had heard voices!" The voice was loud, and a little over the top. But nothing was expected less from Ms. Grimwood herself.

The older woman gracefully climbed down the old and uneven wooden steps of the manors porch, like she was working the catwalk rather than something that could potentially collapse under her weight. She spread out her arms, letting Vanna embrace her and kiss the older woman on the cheek. "Vanna, darling! It's so good to see you again." She gently patted the half formed vampire on her cheek before practically floating forward to greet the others.

Hands on her hips, she addressed Shaggy head on, almost ignoring the humans that stood just behind him. "Norville Rogers. It was about time you get here. You have no time to lose, you are very much needed in the Realm of Monsters."

Shaggy's smile at the familiar face fell once more. Very much concerned over the tone of her voice. "What's happing up there?"

Ms. Grimwood's eyes glanced over to the humans than to Shaggy's, and a silent understanding was made between the two, and not by the gift that was given to him either. "Nothing that you can handle, you have a lot of monsters eagerly waiting for your grand return."

"Oh.. ha." Shaggy looked ready to sink down into the collar of his shirt and never return. Scooby returned from the bushes, bone in mouth. Trotting up to Velma and Daphne so he could get some very much deserved goodbye cuddles.

Without missing a beat, the older witch turned on her heels. Raising up her hands. Fred felt that energy again. This time stronger, but the flashes of light seemed to have come from the back of his eyes than whatever he was witnessing.

Both Velma and Daphne audibly gasped, taking several steps back as a large portal took shape. The strange anomaly seemed to have been made from bending and refracting the light that was already provided by what little of of the natural sunlight that peaked trough the dense trees. Distorting the image of the house behind it.

"Make sure your affairs are in order, this is a one way trip. Unfortunately we don't have the time to send you through the fancy portal in Transylvania. So you'll have to deal with this." Ms. Grimwood stepped to the side. Despite what she said, she was clearly proud of the work she just did.

Shaggy glanced back at the others. Giving them all one last goodbye, waving meekly. The gravity of this situation finally hitting him. Fred felt his stomach turn when he saw his friends poor attempt to hide the fact that he was blinking back tears. How could he forget that this was such a drastic change for his best friend too. Things will stay the same for the rest of Mystery Inc. but Shaggy's entire world was about to change.

"Goodbye, Shaggy." Fred tried not to sound all choked up, but he couldn't help it.

Velma remained quiet, subtly wiping the corner of her eye with her knuckle. "Bye."

"Take care, okay?" Daphne grabbed his hands, kissing him on the cheek. "Don't do anything I wouldn't do."

"I promise." Shaggy laughed, trying to lighten the somber mood. "You guys are the best friends ever. "I like, don't know who I would be without you all. I'm really going to miss you guys. "

There was a final group hug. Scooby covering all of them in kisses before he climbed into the van. Newly unearthed bone clutched in his teeth. Shaggy spared them another glance before he climbed back in, then finally Vanna. The engine of the van roaring back to life as it cautiously made it's trip into the portal.

"Are you ready?" Vanna gently rested her hand on top of his. He smiled weakly, nodding his head.

"Yeah... let's go."

For what felt like the final time, Shaggy looked through the rear view mirror of his van. At the familiar and friendly faces waving goodbye, along with the ominous frown that Ms. Grimwood had given him. A true warning of what may come. That didn't settle well into his stomach.

Just like that, the van disappeared into the swirling mass of light. There was a flash, as the portal collapsed in onto itself. Leaving nothing but the disturbed soil beneath it. Fresh tire marks, leading to nothing.

End of Prologue.

A/N: Sorry it took a lot longer to write this than expected. I just got all wrapped up, you know?

I would like to thank the people who had left very heart warming reviews in the first Pack Animals. I been going through a lot lately and I almost gave up writing this story completely. But I stuck by it and it's because I knew that there were people out there who had loved the previous story and would love to see a sequel. So this is for you guys, thank you so much!

Also, one more thing to clarify. I use Realm of Monsters and Transylvania interchangeably. I like to imagine the real and formal gate to the Realm of Monsters resides in Transylvania. (Because Magic. Poof.) Though if someone was powerful enough to make a portal they can have a less fancy way to it. Ms. Grimwood seems like a pretty powerful lady, so I can imagine that she has no problem doing that. That and if they just flew to Transylvania, we wouldn't get to see Ms. Grimwood. There is always time for a little Ms. Grimwood in our lives. Thank you very much.

I'm also going to apologize ahead of time. I tried really hard to clean this up, but knowing my luck, there's still going to be some typos and grammar goofs. I'm writing this on my iphone notes. So I just have spell check but that only gets me so far.

Anyhow. I hope this was worth the wait and I hope to see you in the next chapter!

-HM