The wind howled around me. I don't know how I got here or even where I was but I do know one thing the world is a cold place. It was snowing and I could barely move anymore. How could a camping trip go so wrong? Tiredly I fell to the ground losing the will to continue. As I drifted into the black abyss of slumber I heard a voice. I wasn't awake enough to clearly understand what was said but I felt someone pick me up. Then there was nothing but darkness.

(Shaggy pov)

What was a girl doing so far out here? I'd been right something was on the edge of my territory. The girl was shaking from the cold and looked dangerously close to being dead but as I neared the small shaking figure she collapsed and I hurried to her.

"Oh no" I muttered as I stood over her.

She needed help and fast so without much thought I scooped her up and hurried back to my home. An old castle in the middle of nowhere. I went inside before slamming the door shut. and walked quickly. I shuddered as I passed my cursed reflection. I had no desire to see the werewolf that I was besides I needed to find Daphne she'd know how to help. I found Daphne and Sugie in the dining room playing a board game.

"Shaggy-What the" Sugie stuttered not able to form a sentence thankfully Daphne took charge.

"Let's get her upstairs" she ordered quietly.

"Smart idea" Sugie agreed as I followed them upstairs.

"Okay now what?" I asked looking down at the wet,cold girl in my arms.

"Set her down here Shaggy we'll handle it" Daphne said.

"Do you think she'll be alright?" Sugie asked turning from Daphne to me.

"I hope so Sugie I really do" I replied calmly .

"Shaggy you should go get warm," Daphne said.

It was then that I noticed that I was cold and wet. Nodding in agreement I slipped out of the room in search of clean clothes and hot chocolate. As i walked along the vast halls I found myself trying to figure out how this girl who couldn't be any older than seventeen got all the way out here. To the best of my knowledge there was a camping ground but that was well over fifty miles away from here and who would go camping in such harsh weather? Then I considered what to do when she woke up. Maybe it'd be best if she just stayed here.

A few days later.

(Girl pov)

My whole body felt like lead. Where was I? Was I dead? I forced myself to open my eyes. The sight that greeted me wasn't a frozen wasteland or angels playing harps. instead it was a bedroom but it wasn't mine. I was laying in a huge bed with sky blue covers pulled over me. There was a small padded chair with a book on it to my right and a wooden wardrobe to my left from what I could see. Then I heard the sound of a door opening.

"Oh you're awake," someone said softly.

"Where am I? Who are you?" I asked slowly not sure if I could trust whoever was speaking.

"I'm Daphne and you're in a safe place" they replied stepping into my sight.

A tall red head with blue eyes in a purple dress stood in front of me.

"What's your name?" Daphne asked sitting in the near by chair.

"Anastasia" I replied.

"That's a pretty name. Were you named after someone?" Daphne asked.

"Duchess Anastasia," I said not really sure why she wanted to know.

"Well Anastasia do you remember anything?" Daphne asked softly.

"I was camping with my friends but the car broke down on the way home everything else is a blur"

"Where are your parents?"

"New York on a trip"

"Well You'll have to stay here for now"

"Okay" I sighed not really in the mood to argue.

"I'll bring you something to eat" Daphne declared standing.

"Thank you" I replied closing my eyes once more.

(Shaggy pov)

I sat at the table with Sugie trying to entertain myself. The storm continued outside. The windows were covered in thick sheets of ice. At the other end of the room a fire burned in the fireplace to keep us warm.

"Shaggy?"

"Yes, Sugie?"

"Will the girl be okay?"

"I'm sure she will" I replied as Daphne entered the room.

"She's awake" Daphne announced.

"Did she say anything?"

"She was on a camping trip with friends and her car broke down"

"But the camping ground is over fifty miles away from here" I said shocked.

"I know it's strange"

"What's her name?" Sugie cut in.

"Anastasia"

"May I go see her?" Sugie asked looking at me.

"Sure" I replied.

"Do you want to come with me?" Sugie asked me standing up.

"No, I'd scare her" I replied.

"Well okay then"

"Wait for me Sugie I said I'd bring her something to eat" Daphne added before Sugie took off.

"Okay" Sugie replied sitting down across from me with an annoyed look on her face.

I heard the sound of dishes as Daphne got to work. In no time Daphne returned with a tray of food.

"Come on Sugie"

(Anastasia pov)

The door opened again. I opened my eyes and pushed myself into a sitting position eagerly awaiting food. I was starving. I racked my brain but failed to remember the last time I'd eaten anything. How long had I been out? My stomach rumbled bringing me out of my thoughts. Daphne handed me a tray of food silently. As I started to eat I noticed a girl with her. She looked like she was around the age of fourteen.

"Hello" she greeted quietly when she noticed me looking.

"Hello, what's your name?" I asked.

"My name is Sugie"

"I'm Anastasia it's nice to meet you"

"How'd you get the name Anastasia?"

"Well, my Mom loves history and named me after the grand duchess Anastasia" I explained.

"I think it's a pretty name"

"Thank you"

"I'm glad you're okay"

"Thank you"

"You'll have to stay in bed for a few days though" Daphne interjected looking from Sugie to me.

"Okay" I sighed even though I wanted to get up and stretch my legs a bit.

"Don't worry I'll visit you," Sugie said in an effort to cheer me up.

"Okay"

"Is there anything we need to know since you'll be staying with us?" Daphne asked me.

"I have a weak arm but I don't like being babied" I replied.

"Which arm?" Sugie asked.

"The left"

"What do you do for fun?"

"Reading, swimming in summer and I play piano"

"Really?"

"Yeah I've played piano since I was three my Mom wanted me to do something productive"

"We have a piano" Sugie announced.

"You do?"

"Yes we have a whole music room"

"That's cool"

"When you get better I'll show you"

"That'd be nice"

"I hope you like it here"

"I think I might"

(Shaggy pov)

Later that night.

I slowly walked to the door of Anastasia's room. As I neared the room I heard the sound of laughter. Sugie and Anastasia were getting along well according to Daphne. It was nice that Sugie had made a new friend. My parents didn't know about my curse and when I showed my friends Fred and Velma ran from shock. Daphne and Scooby stayed and moved with me to this castle so I wouldn't be lonely. Sugie had found out through Daphne and she decided to stay with me.

"Well I'm going to bed mow I'll see you tomorrow Anastasia"

Hearing Sugie coming I quickly ducked into the shadows. I didn't want her to see me right now. I didn't want Anastasia to see me either. She'd be scared of me and I didn't want that. After Sugie left I waited until the lights went out. The door was opened slightly and I slipped inside to check on her like i'd done for the past few days. She was asleep already. She looked much better than when I'd first brought her here. The color had returned to her face giving her cheeks a rosy red look. Her short light brown hair was no longer drenched in cold sweat and she seemed more relaxed overall.

"I know you can't hear me right now but I'm glad you're healing" I whispered.

I left quietly so I wouldn't disturb her. I was ready to see what tomorrow would bring.