Author's Note:
Now for the premiere of season two of Meddling Kids! In this story, we continue from where we left off with Scooby and the gang! As you remember, they had won a music contest and were sent to compete in the final round of competition in Australia. Here, we get to see them go down under, and meet some surprising faces.
Our story begins on a 14-hour flight that began in Los Angeles to Down Under as Mystery Inc. takes part in the band competition to be held in Australia.
"Wow Daphne, nice of your folks to pay for our trip to Australia." said Velma. "This is really nice and unlike them."
"Well, they didn't want to miss their youngest daughter win a big contest, not even for all the most vast luxuries in the world." Daphne remarked. "I'm finally gonna fill my spot in our family trophy case."
"Glad to hear, Daph." Shaggy said.
"Yeah, our families are gonna see us compete in the battle of the band's competition." said Madelyn.
"And more importantly, we get access to the all-you-can-eat buffet at the hotel." Shaggy added.
"Somehow, I'm not surprised." Velma remarked.
"Gee, I wonder why..." Scooby wondered.
"Hey, did y'all hear about those kids from Crystal Cove that went missing?" Marcie asked the gang.
"Yeah." said Fred. "They've been missing for days. A week at best."
"You know, I have a cousin in Crystal Cove." said Shaggy.
"You do?" asked Madelyn.
"Yeah, I haven't heard from him in a while." Shaggy said. "I sure hope he's okay."
"Especially with those missing kids from Crystal Cove." Marcie said. "I would not be surprised if they really disappeared, because strange things have happened in that small town."
"I heard that there's a whole museum about those scary and strange things there." Daphne remarked.
"Sounds like a crazy idea if you ask me." Shaggy said. "Like, who would want to tour a museum that is dedicated entirely to scary stuff?"
"I think it sounds pretty cool." said Marcie. "A whole museum dedicated to legends? Who wouldn't wanna see that?"
"Scoob and I, for instance." Shaggy deadpanned.
"Yeah, too scary." Scooby added.
"I think it's pretty interesting, Marcie." Velma smiled at Marcie.
"Maybe when we have time, we should go visit the town." Marcie smiled back.
"No way man, count me out." Shaggy shook his head. "If it's scary, I'm not interested."
"Ramen, rother." Scooby nodded.
"Did I mention that Crystal Cove also has a delicious seafood restaurant?" Marcie smirked.
"Seafood restaurant?" Shaggy and Scooby both asked. "Well, why didn't you say so?"
"You didn't ask." Marcie smirked.
Velma cutely giggled start Marcie's snarky comment.
It was then that the flight captain announced that their flight was due to land at Sydney Airport in any minute.
"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen." The captain said through the radio. "This is your captain speaking. At present, Flight 23A to Sydney is due for landing in ten minutes. Please return your seats, fasten your seat belts and make sure your meal tables are in the 'up' position. Thank you for choosing Air Takamoto and I hope you all gave a wonderful day in Down Under."
The gang fastened their seat belts and the plane handed. Unfortunately for Shaggy and Scooby, their trays of food flew right out of their hands and landed right on the head of a lady who was sitting a few seats ahead of them.
"Huh?" The lady in question enquired as she felt the food on the back of her head.
As quick as foxes, Shaggy and Scooby moved their meal tables to the up position.
The lady then turned to the back, just as Shaggy and Scooby started reading a few magazines as if nothing had happened.
"Hmmm..." she slowly turned around.
"That was a close one, Scoob." Shaggy whispered.
"Yeah." Scooby nodded.
"Will you two clowns quit goofing around?" asked Velma. "We have to get off the plane."
A short while later, the plane landed and taxied into the terminal. The gang got off the plane, and went to baggage claim, where they unfortunately had to endure 45 painful minutes of waiting for their luggage.
"What's with the luggage claim belt?" Fred wondered.
"Maybe they've lost it?" Madelyn wondered.
"Heavens, I hope not!" Daphne said. "My parents have been trying to get me to stop losing my personal belongings and they're sure gonna have a fit if I lost my suitcases."
"Like, I'm sure it's gonna cost a leg and an arm to replace lost luggage and whatever was inside them." Shaggy nodded.
"Maybe two arms and legs." Velma remarked.
"Well, I'm sure it's gonna show up soon." Madelyn said.
"I hope so." said Daphne. "Five carry-on bags are pretty essential when you're traveling."
"Yeah, especially when you've got lots of snacks inside." said Shaggy.
Eventually, the luggage did arrive on the conveyor belt, which was followed by an announcement that the luggage was delayed due to a mechanical breakdown in one of the support vehicles and that due to the busy schedule, it took about half an hour before the airport authority was able to secure another support vehicle to get the luggage for the flight.
"About time." Marcie deadpanned as their luggage came into view.
"Come on gang, lets get our things." said Fred.
The gang then got up to get their luggage and head to the hotel.
Meanwhile, not too far from Aussie, the Neptune's were still lost at sesa, trying to find their way home.
"See land yet, Biff?" asked Clamhead.
"Nope." Biff shook his head. "Not for miles."
"Sheez." Daniel remarked. "How far away are we from land?"
"Probably another couple of days..." Biff assumed.
"A couple of days?!" Shelly shouted impatiently. "How could you possibly get us so lost, Biff?!"
"I honestly wouldn't know, other than the fact that the GPS wasn't working and there's no compass." Biff shrugged.
"I don't want to hear excuses, I want to hear if we can get home!" Shelly retorted sassily.
"Then, why don't you drive the car yourself?" Daniel suggested.
"Yeah." Clam agreed. "If you really think you can find a way home for us, why don't you start driving?"
"I guess I will!" Shelly huffed. "Then, I'll prove to you guys why I'm the best and most valued member of the gang! Move over, sweetie!"
"Sure thing, dear." said Biff.
As Shelly moved to the driver's seat, the others looked at each other.
"You think she really knows what she's doing?" Jabberjaw asked the others.
"Shelly never knows what she's doing." Daniel deadpanned.
"Can't say I'm gonna be surprised if she gets us even more lost at sea." Clam agreed.
"Well, in the meantime, you guys wanna play another game of cards?" Biff asked as he pulled out the deck of cards they've been using after acquiring it during their adventure in the kingdom of Madame Zagarso.
While the others started playing, Shelly looked at the car controls, not knowing which ones to use.
"Okay..." she thought. "Now which one of these makes the car go faster?"
She wondered and thought before pushing a button.
Just then, there was a beeping noise and some large jets emerged from the back of the car.
"Shelly, what's going on?" asked Biff.
Shelly stammered. "Well...uh..."
Before Biff could say anything, Shelly stepped on the gas pedal and the jets made the car go accelerate at breakneck speed.
"YAAHHHH!" Everyone exclaimed as the car started zooming forward.
"Shelly! What did you do?" Biff shouted as the car was zooming.
"I pressed a button, what do you think I did?" Shelly retorted.
"You certainly did more than just pressing a button!" Clam exclaimed.
"YAAHHH-HO-HO-HO-HOOEY!" Jabber exclaimed.
"You know, if we weren't lost at sea, I'd be like totally enjoying this, bro." said Daniel.
"Hey guys!" Clam suddenly said. "There's land ahead! Fast approaching!"
"Land? Where?" asked Biff.
"Straight ahead, at twelve o'clock!" Clam pointed forward.
Everyone looked towards where Clam was pointing at, and sure enough, land was fast approaching them.
"Oh goodie!" Bubbles exclaimed. "Land at last!"
"We still have to slow down, Bubblehead." Shelly said. "Last thing we need is Biff slamming us into the rocky shore ahead."
"Uh...Shelly, you're still behind the wheel." Biff pointed out.
"Oh yes, I sure am." Shelly nodded. There were some calm moments before she realized the exact meaning of her words. "Holy cow, I'm still driving this thing! How do I stop this?"
"Well you'd like, better think of something fast, Shell," said Daniel. "Because I think I see a large, sharp, pointy rock near that island!"
"How do I stop...how do I stop?" Shelly panicked as she wondered how.
She then pressed another button on the dashboard as the car approached the sharp, pointy rock.
Author's Note:
Jeepers! Looks like the Neptune's are in big trouble! Can they avoid that rock? Will they reach land safely? And what land could they be possibly ending up on? Stay tuned!
