It was a dark rainy night and Mystery Inc was terribly lost. They were driving through a creepy looking forest. The rain made it near impossible to see anything. Unknowingly they passed a sign that read : FORBIDDEN CASTLE STAY AWAY.

They had no way of knowing what was going to happen next

"Fred where are we?" Shaggy asked glancing out the window.

"To be honest Shaggy I have no idea" Fred replied.

"Look guys there's a castle let's see if someone there will help us" Velma said pointing out the tall towers that loomed above the trees.

Fred was quick to drive the van to the castle. Once they'd driven a little ways down the road to the castle the road became to rough for the van so they left it and walked the rest of the way. Once they came to the gates they stopped. This castle looked scary but they had no choice. Fred pushed open the gates so easily they came to the conclusion that this was an abandoned castle.

They failed to notice the hooded figure watching them.

The arrived at the heavy wooden doors to see them open on their own.

"Whoa who did that?" Shaggy asked slightly spooked.

"I don't know but let's get out of this storm" Velma replied.

Once inside the doors slammed shut. Scooby and Shaggy in a panic tried to open them again but were knocked back by an unseen shock.

"Li-like I want out of here" Shaggy said rushing to the door again only to be pulled back by his friends.

"Shaggy calm down let's see if we can find anyone before we lose our heads" Daphne reasoned.

They were amazed when they turned towards the hall to see the torches light themselves one by one. They followed the light down the hall until they came to an open door. Out of curiosity they all went inside the room. Just like the main doors this one slammed shut after their entrance..

They turned to face the door in surprise. When they turned back around they were startled to find a girl now sitting in the once empty throne at the other end of the room.

The way she looked sent a chill down their spine She was dressed in a black and purple dress that touched the floor. The cuffs on the sleeves seemed to be made from spider webs as was the collar of the dress. She watched their reactions with cold brown eyes. She stood up and proceeded to walk towards them the purple cape of her dress trailing behind her.

"And what gives you five an excuse to trespass?" she asked coldly.

"We're sorry but there's a storm and we got lost and we thought this castle was abandoned so..." Fred started.

"Stop" The girl replied her eyes flashing with anger.

"So you mean to tell me you failed to notice the sign that clearly said this castle was FORBIDDEN"

"We're sorry we couldn't see any-"

"ENOUGH" the girl yelled before she started to circle mystery inc an evil smile on her face.

"Now what am I going to do to you?" she asked.

"Let's see.."

Shaggy flinched when she passed him. The girl noticed this and laughed a little. This only caused shaggy to panic more.

She stopped looking only at Shaggy who felt like running.

"Do I scare you?" she asked clearly enjoying this.

"Y-yess" Shaggy stuttered.

"Good"

"Ah I know I will.." the girl started only to be interrupted.

"Um Mistress"

"What is it Brunch?" she asked turning away from the group.

"I just wanted to say you should think before making your decision"

"Fine very well I will take time to think" she huffed.

"But for now you will stay in the dungeon"

Mystery Inc started to follow the hunch bunch. Shaggy however stood frozen in place. The girl fixed her cold eyes on Shaggy clearly thinking then without warning she grabbed him by the arm and begun to pull him in the opposite direction.

"I'm putting you in a special place" she said in response to his panicked questions.

She dragged Shaggy up several flights of stairs before finally stopping at a wooden door. The door opened by itself and Shaggy was starting to think they all did. She pulled Shaggy inside the empty room.

"Where are we?" Shaggy asked.

"The tallest tower in the castle"

"Why?"

"Because I wanted to put you in here"

"Why?"

"I don't have to tell you just be thankful I put you here instead of the dungeons."

"How is this any better?"

"There are snakes and rats in the dungeons"

Before Shaggy could ask any more questions the girl disappeared in a cloud of smoke leaving Shaggy alone.

An hour or so went by before the gang was brought back to the throne room.

"I have decided that you shall all stay here"

"For how long?" Velma asked.

"Forever"

Daphne lost it.

"I don't know who you think you are but you're crazy if you think you can keep us here"

Daphne jumped back as the girl was suddenly right in front of her.

"You should consider being thankful that I didn't chose to make you my next meal" She hissed her fangs now apparent.

Daphne slowly backed away now scared.

"Surely you don't expect us to stay in the dungeons do you?" Velma asked.

Without saying a word the girl snapped her fingers and mystery inc suddenly found themselves in a hallway. Four doors swung open.

"You will stay in here"

"And what if we need something?" Daphne asked.

"Pull the rope by the door"

"What about food? You wouldn't starve us would you?" Velma asked.

"Dinner will be in an hour. The hunch Bunch will ether bring you your meals or take you to the dining room"

"One more question. What's your name?" Fred asked.

"Christina"

"So we have to stay in our rooms all day?" Daphne asked.

"No as this will be your home from now on you may explore but if a door won't open that means that you are not allowed in there" Christina explained.

Christina disappeared before any more questions could be asked.

"I really wish she'd stop doing that " Shaggy said.

"Well we have an hour let's explore" Fred said.

They split up soon afterward much to Shaggy's dislike. He and Scooby wandered the halls headed nowhere in particular.

"Scooby is it just me or does this place remind you of Dracula's castle?"

"Reah"

"And why are the hunch bunch here?"

"Why do you care?"

Shaggy spun around to find Christina standing there.

"No reason " Shaggy said hastily.

"I beg to differ Shaggy "

"How do you know my name?"

"You really think I don't know the tale of how you outsmarted my uncle three years ago"

"Dracula is your uncle?"

"Yes and many many times he's told the story about how his Sha-Gee werewolf got away"

"Wait a minute How do I know you're not lying?" Shaggy asked.

"Because I was there"Christina replied.

"I think I would've noticed "

"I know for a fact your girlfriend was kidnapped and almost dropped into lava lake"

"Anyone could've told you that" Shaggy said

"I also know that you stole the grimness book of records"

"Prove it"

"I don't have to prove anything to you Shaggy. Now come on it's time for dinner " Christina said turning on her heel. Shaggy followed her quietly.

The dining room was large. It looked like a room out of a medieval painting.. Tapestries hung on the walls depicting myths and legends. A large fire place was at one end of the room with a fire already burning. A long dining table was in the center of the room. Everyone took there seats quietly.

Daphne shot glares at Christina who pretended not to notice. What seemed like hours was really only a few minutes as dinner was soon served. Dinner passed slowly and quietly. No one said a word. Once Christina finished she disappeared leaving the others alone.

"Rude much?" Daphne quipped.

"I be careful what you say Miss Daphne"

Daphne looked to her right to find Brunch standing there.

"Why? She's the one holding us here"

"The mistress has a way of knowing things. Especially what happens in her home"

"She doesn't scare me" Daphne retorted.

"I don't? I can change that "

Shaggy immediately looked around for Christina but she was nowhere in sight. Her voice seemed to come from everywhere. Shaggy was worried. If this girl was related to Dracula there was no telling what she'd do.

"Oh really? You don't scare me"

"Bicker holler squabble squawk twist her words when next she talks"

"What did you do Christina?" Fred asked nervously.

"Didn't anything she do" Daphne said before gasping and shutting her mouth.

"What did you do to her?" Fred yelled.

"Twisted her words" Christina said still not v visible.

"Undo it please" Velma begged.

"I can't she has to"

"How?" Fred asked.

"Figure it out your self" Christina replied.

Daphne stayed silent and crossed her arms in protest.

"Dessert" Brunch called bringing it out.

Everyone silently ate there dessert then Daphne got up and prepared to retreat back to her room.

"Time for bed" she yawned.

"Hey I can talk again" Daphne said as she realized her words her no longer mixed up.

After that everyone went to bed.

..


Hours had passed and Shaggy couldn't sleep. He gave up when the clock read three. Sitting up he listened to the wind outside. Then he slid out of bed and quietly opened the door. The torches on the walls were still lit. Shaggy stepped out of the room and started down the hall. He wasn't sure where he was headed but he was curious so he didn't care.

After walking a ways he noticed an open door and went inside. He froze when he saw Christina. She didn't seem to notice him. She looked upset but she couldn't be could she? Against his better judgment he called out.

"Christina?"

She stiffened for a second then faster than possible she turned around.

"Why are you here?"

"I couldn't sleep" Shaggy said.

"So that gives you an excuse to invade my privacy?" Christina asked

"I didn't know you were in here" he replied.

"Leave" she ordered.

He wasted no time getting out of there but he couldn't stop thinking about how upset she looked. Perhaps there was more to her than meets the eye. He retreated back to his room and shut the door. He fell asleep soon afterwards.

The next morning the gang met in the hall as the sun was rising.

"Well with the sun up Christina won't bother us" Daphne said.

"Think again" Christina said surprising Shaggy.

Christina was wearing a red dress with a black jacket. She smiled when Shaggy spun around in surprise

"Hey wait a minute aren't you supposed to be asleep right now?" Daphne asked.

"Nope I don't need sleep and I don't burn in sunlight" Christina said.

"Oh great" Shaggy mumbled dreading the day ahead.

"What is it Shaggy are you scared of me?" Christina mocked.

"Leave him alone" Daphne snapped.

"Well little big mouth maybe I should mute you entirely. You're in my castle and I have a right to say whatever I want"

"You're the one holding us here let us go and we won't bother you "

"Why so you can get eaten by the wolves?"

"There aren't any wolves. You're lying"

"Well maybe I should lock you outside for the day and we'll see who's lying"

"Do it I dare you"

"Brunch lock her out" Christina ordered.

"But mistress.."

"NOW"

"Yes mistress" Brunch said before dragging Daphne out of the room.

"Anyone care to join her?" Christina asked turning to the rest of the gang.

"Nope" they all replied in unison.

"I thought so" Christina said.

"So you're going to follows around all day?" Velma asked.

"No why would I it's not like you'd be able to leave and besides I have things to do" Christina replied.

"Like what scare kids?" Fred asked.

"No" Christina replied in a warning tone.

"Well then what do you have to do?" Fred asked.

"That's my business not yours" Christina said before disappearing in a cloud of smoke.

"Well guys what should we do?"

"I vote we try to rescue Daphne " Velma said.

"I wouldn't try the mistress locked the doors with magic it'll be impossible for you to open them" Brunch said.

"What's her problem anyway?"

"We're not allowed to speak about her like that" Brunch replied.

"But she's not here" Fred said.

"Just because she's not here doesn't mean she won't hear us"

"Well okay what should we do?"

"I saw a library yesterday" Velma said.

"There's also a music room and a ballroom" Fred said recalling what he had seen the day before.

"How about we split up?" Fred suggested.

"No" Shaggy cried out.

"Why?" Fred asked.

"Because Christina might scare me" Shaggy replied.

"You heard her she's busy" Fred said.

"Well okay I guess we can split up" Shaggy said giving in.

So they all went different directions in hopes of finding something to do. Shaggy wasn't sure where he was headed but he really didn't care as long as he didn't run into Christina. He noticed little things about his surroundings here and there. There was a slightly tattered patch in some places on the carpet.

There were tapestries here and there along the walls. All the windows he passed were clean. After walking a bit he came to a staircase and started to climb. When he reached the landing he stopped. Should he continue? He debated for a few minutes before continuing. He turned left and came to a door. He tried to open it but it wouldn't budge. This must be one of the rooms that were off limits. What could she be hiding? Part of him wanted to find out but he didn't want to tick Christina off and risk getting locked in the tower again.

"What are you doing Shaggy?"

Uh-oh he was caught. He turned and found Christina leaning against the wall. She crossed her arms waiting for an answer.

"I was just exploring" he explained looking down at the floor.

He could feel her eyes watching him and he flinched. Which caused her to laugh. Why did she find it funny?.

"Too scared to look at me Shaggy?" Christina asked.

He stayed silent.

"Well?"

"Yes" he replied.

"I find it surprising" Christina said.

"Why?" He asked.

"For someone who could stare my uncle down it's strange that I'm scary to you " she mocked.

"You did lock Daphne outside"

"Well she should learn to keep her mouth shut" Christina replied.

"Daphne has always spoken her mind I doubt she'll stop anytime soon" Shaggy said.

"Well if she doesn't it'll end badly for her "

"I thought you had things to do" Shaggy said.

"I finished" Christina replied.

"So you're just going to bother me for the rest of the day?"

"No of course not" Christina said sarcastically.

" you're lying" Shaggy said lifting hhis head to meet Christina's gaze.

"Yep I'm lying but there's nothing you can do about it"

"Why would you follow me around all day?" Shaggy asked.

"Let's just say I find you interesting" Christina replied.

"why?"

"Oh like I'm not going to be curious about how you of all people outsmarted my uncle?"

"You..."

"What Shaggy? Oh don't worry I won't tell your friends about your little secret" Christina laughed.

"There's no way you were there" Shaggy said.

"Oh so you still don't believe me? Well how's this for proof?" Christina said making a large book appear.

"The grimness book of records! This was at my house how do you have i?"

"I used magic to retrieve it" Christina said.

"Of course you did " Shaggy replied

"What did you expect me to do break in?"

"Yes"

"Oh Shaggy there's a lot you've got to learn " Christina said before disappearing.

"Why does she keep doing that?" Shaggy asked.

"It's a good way to get around and it scares you so it's a win win for me" Christina said.

Shaggy looked for her but he realized that she was no where to be seen.

.…..


.Christina smiled at Shaggy's confusion. He couldn't see her but she see him . He started to walk down another hall she followed him. This was a perfect opportunity to scare him. She just had to wait for the right moment. She didn't have to wait long. As sooner as he relaxed she began.

…..


The curtains closed and one by one the torches went out. Shaggy was lost in the darkness. A chill went down his spine as he looked around. An eerie wind filled the hall causing doors to swing open then slam shut multiple times. The curtains blew several directions casting spooky shadows on the walls. Shaggy slowly backed against the wall scared out of his mind.

"Shaggy" a voice called out.

"Go away" he yelled.

"Shaggy" the voice repeated.

"Leave me alone"

Something grabbed his arm and he screamed. The next thing he heard was laughter. He opened his eyes to see Christina standing next to him laughing. Before he could say anything she disappeared..

Shaggy ran into Fred later that day.

"Shaggy you look like you've seen a ghost " Fred said after seeing his friend's face.

"I told you she'd try to scare me" Shaggy cried out.

"Christina?"

"Yes Christina! Who else would try to scare me?"

"Well what happened?"

Shaggy explained what happened.

"She just stood there and laughed" Shaggy finished.

"What's with her anyway?" Fred asked.

."i wish I knew Fred" Shaggy replied.

"Time for lunch" Brunch said suddenly coming out of nowhere.

"It's lunch time? We didn't have breakfast" Fred said.

"Well never mind 'd better come quickly the mistress doesn't like to wait"

So Shaggy and Fred followed Brunch to the dining room. Velma was already there with Christina who was drumming her fingers on the table in annoyance. The two took their seats after mumbling an apology. Since Daphne was not there Shaggy sat closest to Christina. This as you can guess made poor Shaggy uncomfortable.

"So Shaggy did you like my little joke?" Christina asked.

"What joke?" Velma asked confused.

"That wasn't a joke that was cruel" Fred piped.

"What are you guys talking about?" Velma asked.

"Oh I pulled a prank on Shaggy earlier" Christina said innocently.

"She scared Shaggy out of his wits" Fred exclaimed.

"It was hilarious"

"It was mean" Fred countered.

"How can you find scaring someone funny?" Velma asked.

"I guess my uncle influenced me" Christina said.

"Your uncle?"

"Count Dracula" Christina said nonchalantly.

Velma and Fred's faces went while with horror. This girl was related to Dracula! Shaggy stared down at his food not what to do.

"Is that surprising?" Christina laughed coldly.

"Mistress, Daphne is begging to be let in" Brunch said walking into the room.

"Well well looks like she discovered I wasn't lying about the wolves" Christina said clearly happy with the situation .

Christina left and five minutes later returned with a very shaken up Daphne. Daphne's friends rushed over to her asking if she was okay.

"She wasn't lying " Daphne mumbled taking a seat at the table.

"That will teach you to talk back" Christina walking past Daphne and taking her seat.

"SHE WAS ALMOST KILLED" Fred cried out angry with Christina.

"No I wouldn't have let them hurt her too much" Christina replied fixing her cold eyes on Fred.

"You're insane" Fred said.

"Now that's a bit harsh" Christina said calmly.

"No it isn't you're a monster" Fred said and instantly regretted saying that as Christina was suddenly right next to him her eyes filled with anger as she lifted Fred from his chair by the collar of his shirt.

"The last time someone called me a monster they ended up in an alternate universe and they haven't been heard from since " Christina warned Fred angrily glaring at him.

"Well you are! What kind of sick twisted person locks someone outside"

"Why you…"

"STOP"

Christina looked over at Shaggy who was now standing.

"If you're going to punish someone punish me" Shaggy bravely declared.

Christina looked at Fred then at Shaggy . She dropped Fred and calmly walked over to a trembling Shaggy. She pointed to the door not saying anything. Shaggy walked out of the room with Christina in tow. Shaggy knew where they were headed and. After climbing several flights of stairs they arrived at the door to the tower room. The door opened and they walked into the room still silent.

After the door closed Christina said.

"Why did you do that?"

"He's my friend "

"So?"

"You're supposed to stand up for friends "

Christina stayed quiet. Shaggy wondered what was going through her head. Then Shaggy saw something he'd seen only once before. For a brief moment Christina looked sad. The sadness he'd seen was replaced with a look of anger as she said.

"You will stay here for the rest of the day " Christina said before abruptly leaving.

She stormed through the dining room and left slamming the door behind her. Christina continued down the hall finally stopping at one of the doors causing it to open. She stepped inside the room and slammed the door. The room was dim and somewhat bare. A wardrobe was pushed against one wall. There was a trunk across from that. Perhaps the most surprising thing in the room was the coffin across from the door.

This was Christina's room.

Christina walked to the trunk and opened it. Various things were in it. Old dusty books, an old sketch pad. A small box in the corner held old jewelry. Christina ignored all of this and picked up a stack of old papers bound with a tattered ribbon.

Her hands were shaking as she pulled the ribbon lose.

Pictures and letters fell across the floor. Christina glanced around not sure what to pick up first. She picked up a picture that had fallen on her lap and looked at it. In this picture Christina was smiling out of happiness a pink vampire stood to her left and a purple bat was hovering to her right.

Christina shook with emotion as she looked at the picture. She put the picture down and picked up a letter. Her eyes filled with tears that threatened to spill over as she read it. Christina quickly gathered everything except the picture back up and placed it back inside the trunk. She slammed the lid shut so hard it echoed throughout the castle.

"What do you think that was" Velma asked.

….


Christina broke down in sobs. Her cries echoed throughout the castle even Shaggy could hear them.


Shaggy sat for hours. He had so many questions. What was Christina upset about? What was she hiding? Shaggy was terrified by her but he wanted to know who she really was. He could see past the act. She was in pain.

Shaggy was jerked from his thoughts as the door opened. The hunch bunch walked in the room. Brunch was carrying a tray of food and Crunch had a pillow and blankets.

"The mistress has said you have to stay here tonight" Brunch explained before leaving with Crunch following.

"Great" Shaggy muttered before grabbing the tray and eating the food.

Meanwhile Shaggy's friends were wondering what'd happened to him. Velma in frustration yelled.

"CHRISTINA "

"What?" Christina asked appearing out of nowhere.

"What did you do with Shaggy?"

"That's my business not yours and unless you want a one way trip back to the dungeon you won't ask anymore questions"

Velma simply stared as Christina disappeared.

The next day Shaggy woke up with a mission. He was going to find out what Christina was hiding . Maybe he wouldn't today But he would.

"I see you're awake"

Shaggy looked around to find Christina standing next to the window.

"What are you doing here?"

"This is my castle maybe I wanted to come up here" Christina replied.

"Oh really?" Shaggy said thinking there was something else going on.

"Yes really. This is the only place in the castle where you can see the sunrise"

"Since when do vampires care about the sunrise?"

"I like it okay. My reasons are my reasons" Christina said getting annoyed by all the questions.

" May I please go back downstairs now?" Shaggy asked.

"Fine I suppose you can" Christina said still looking out the window.

Shaggy rushed down the stairs. He met his friends in the dining room where they were eating breakfast. Shaggy sat down next to Scooby.

"So where were you?" Velma asked.

"The tower. I had to stay there overnight" Shaggy explained.

"Oh"

"Velma where's that library you were talking about?" Shaggy asked.

"Down the hall from the bedrooms but why I've never seen you pick up a book before "

"Maybe it's time I do" Shaggy said before excusing himself from the table.

"What do you think he's up to?" Velma asked.

"Maybe Christina did something" Daphne said.

Upon arriving at the library Shaggy was astounded to find that this library could be a building of it's own. Luckily everything was sectioned off according to the type of book. Shaggy glanced around not sure where to look first. He started in the fiction section and eventually ended up in a strange part of the room that wasn't marked.

The books in this section were dusty and unmarked. He picked one up from the shelf next to him and opened it.

History of The Haunted Woods.

"I bet that's the forest we're in now" Shaggy said to himself.

The book was very detailed but offered very little help to him. He did find find out that the wolves were real they were called timber wolves and they were very deadly. He put the book back and kept looking. He pulled another book off the shelf and opened it.

Fairytales.

That was strange what did a vampire need a book of fairytales for? Why would a vampire want one? This was strange. Shaggy looked at the title again yes this was a book of fairytales. Then he noticed something sticking out of the book. He opened the book and a paper fell out. He glanced down at the paper before picking it up.

This was an entire detailed map of the castle. Ah finally something that could help him. He put the book back on the shelf and left the library.

"What are you doing in here?"

Shaggy spun around hiding the map as he faced Christina.

"I was just exploring " he lied.

"In the library? I didn't take you for the reading type " Christina said.

"Well there's a lot you don't know about me"

"While that may be true you're in my private section of the library"

"I'm sorry it's just its so big and-"

"Enough now leave" Christina ordered.

Shaggy left and Christina couldn't help but wonder what he was up to.

Christina inspected her books carefully. She found fingerprints on only two of her books. Shaggy had been snooping why? What could he possibly be looking for? Maybe he was looking for the grimness book of records but if that's what he was looking for he'd never find it. It was in her room under lock and key.

"Strange" she muttered.

Shaggy went back to his room so he could look at the map in peace. After he shut the door he unfolded the map and looked at it carefully. The castle was at least three stories tall not including the towers. Several rooms were marked. The castle was built like one giant maze with halls twisting and turning sometimes in complete circles. Some hidden passages were marked but Shaggy suspected there were more.

Where could he start? There were so many rooms. Shaggy realized he had to start with any locked rooms but he had to be careful or Christina would find out what he was doing. He crept out of his room . As he was walking he found scooby.

"Hi Scooby''

" Hello Shaggy what do you have there?"

"Oh this? Well.." Shaggy started before pulling Scooby into an empty room.

"It's a map of the castle Scooby I'm exploring" Shaggy half lied.

"Can I come with you?" Scooby asked.

"Sure buddy"

So they set off. Shaggy and Scooby went to the second floor of the castle. They tried each of the doors. Many opened to revel empty bedrooms. Some did not which made Shaggy curious. What could she be hiding?

"What are you doing?"

Shaggy jumped there was Christina leaning on the wall with a scowl on her face. He was going to respond but he found he couldn't talk.

"First you break into my private library then I catch you snooping"

Shaggy still couldn't speak so Scooby jumped to his defense.

"Leave him alone"

"Oh how sweet you think you can order me around" Christina laughed.

Shaggy in a panic jumped between Scooby and Christina. Christina locked her cold eyes on him. She stared and Shaggy saw it again the sadness. She meekly waved her hand and Shaggy was once again able to talk,

"Christina?" Shaggy asked.

"Stay out of my library" she ordered before disappearing.

..


While Scooby went to find Fred and see what he was doing Shaggy continued exploring. What was with Christina what was she hiding?

As he was walking down the hall he saw her. She had her back turned to him. She started to l walk in the other direction and he followed her.

After he had followed her for a while she stopped then with out turning she said.

"I know you're behind me Shaggy"

He froze. He was caught..

"Well?" she said turning around.

"Um uh uh.."

"Why do you find me so iinteresting "she asked

"Well I …"

"You want to know my secrets"

Shaggy wasn't sure what to say.

"I'm right then" she laughed coldly.

"Why did you let us live? Why can't we leave?" Shaggy asked.

"I decided to be merciful as for leaving I'll think about it" Christina said before disappearing.


At dinner that night Christina made a shocking announcement.

"I have decided that four of you may leave but one has to stay"

"But.."

"And I've already decided who must stay"

"Who?" Fred asked.

"Shaggy "

"Why me?"

"Because I said so" .

"But why me? "Shaggy asked again.

"Because I find you interesting " Christina said before disappearing the others vanished as well.

Shaggy was left alone. Why him?


When Shaggy woke up the next morning he left his room quietly in hopes that Christina wouldn't hear him. As soon as he stepped into the hall Christina was there. She was wearing a red dress that touched the floor. Her hair was tied up in a lose ponytail . She was wearing a silver crown set with rubies.

"Hello Shaggy "

"Hello Christina you're up early "

"I like to get up early

"I noticed" Shaggy said.

"Does that bother you Shaggy?"

"No.."

"You're lying I can tell"

"Okay fine you scare me okay"

"Knew it"

"What are you doing today Christina?"

"Watching you "

"Why?"

"I know you have my map Shaggy "

Shaggy stood there in surprise. How did she find out?

"You must think I'm stupid" Christina said.

"No"

"Then explain to me why you stole my property "

"I want answers"Shaggy said deciding to tell the truth.

"And you think stealing will answer your questions?"

"You won't"

"My actions are my choice it doesn't matter what you think "

"Why did you free everyone except me?"

"Does it matter?"

"YES I WANT ANSWERS"

Shaggy shut up immediately when he realized he'd yelled. Christina looked at him surprised.

"I'm sorry " Shaggy said quickly.

Christina just looked at him. Then she did something unexpected she laughed. A real laugh. Shaggy was surprised at this. Christina quickly regained her composure through. Shaggy wasn't sure what to do. He still needed answers.