Author's Note:

Time to conclude the missing kids arc in the season. That way, we can finally go back to regular mysteries and meet the new side characters, cause I have some really good ones in mind for you.

Continuing from where we left off, Mystery Inc and the Neptunes had just gotten kicked out of the beach and were heading back to the hotel.

"I can't believe we got kicked off the beach!" Daphne growled. "I've never gotten kicked off a beach in my life!"

"Yeah, and just when we were about to really savor those delicious burgers." Shaggy added.

"She's such a party-crasher." Scooby agreed.

"But we have to give Shelly and her friends the prize money if we want them to get home." Velma reminded them. "It only seems decent if we help them."

"Velma's got a point," Fred added. "We are nice people."

"Fine!" Daphne groaned.

There was some silence afterwards as they returned to the hotel.

At that same time, the Neptunes were heading back to the car.

"Well so much for relaxing..." Jabberjaw rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, we didn't even get to do a bonfire." Clamhead added.

"Yeah, and it's like, all Shelly's fault!" Daniel glared at Shelly.

"But Danny, you can't blame everything on Shelly." Bubbles said. "It's not entirely her fault we got banned from the beach."

"I don't know about that." Daniel said in annoyance. "But what I do know, though, is that if your cousin can control her temper like Daphne does, than we wouldn't be in this mess right now."

"And I would've been able to spend more time and connect with my cousin as well." Clam added.

"I guess so..." Bubbles sighed.

"Frankly, I have to agree with the others, Shelly..." Biff turned to his girlfriend. "If you hadn't been so selfish and spoiled, we probably could have probably gotten a ride home!"

"And I thought you loved me." Shelly pouted.

"Unless you clean up your act, I'm certainly not ruling out demanding that you take anger-management classes." Biff huffed.

"And I certainly wondered why we've let her back into the band..." Jabberjaw thought to himself.

The kids went back into the car to think something over.

"Well, I guess it's time to think of another way to get back home." said Biff. "Anybody got any bright ideas?"

"I do! Me! Me! Me! Me!" Bubbles raised her hand.

"I believe Biff said the he wants 'bright' ideas, Bubbles." Shelly deadpanned.

The others tried to think of something.

"Maybe we could try apologizing to Mystery Inc and convince them to help us?" suggested Bubbles.

"That's ridiculous, Bubbles." Shelly scoffed. "But maybe we can apologize to Mystery Inc and convince them to help us. Of course, I will not be apologizing because I don't do that sort of thing."

"And you've got a better idea, Shell?" Biff raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, I literally just said it." Sheryl retorted. "Now come on, let's put my idea into action."

"You mean Bubbles' idea." Biff said as he folded his arms. "And don't 'whatever' us before you thinking of saying that."

"Let's just go." Shelly sighed.

The kids got out of the car and headed for the hotel.

Back in the hotel, the gang has arrived at their respective rooms and are relaxing.

Daphne turned to the Brainiac Trio. "So, how was the safari?"

"Oh you know, just some tourist junk." Velma said as she read a book.

"Kinda boring." Madelyn nodded.

"Nothing happened." Marcie deadpanned.

"Really? Nothing?" asked Daphne.

"Nope." Velma turned another page.

"Okay." Daphne said. "If you guys say so."

"I'm just a little concerned about those Crystal Cove kids," said Madelyn. "I really wish we could help them get home."

"But we can't all fly back home." said Daphne. "Even my folks can't afford that."

"Well, we've gotta think of something." Marcie said.

Everybody sat down and tried to think of something.

"How about we give them the prize money when we win the contest tomorrow night?" suggested Madelyn.

"No way, Madelyn, that's ridiculous." said Daphne. "But what if we try giving them the prize money after we win the contest tomorrow night?"

"Great idea, Daphne." said Fred.

"Yeah, pretty great." Scooby nodded.

"Like, that's pretty clever." Shaggy added.

"Anyways, we better get some rest." Marcie suggested. "We all had a long day."

"Night everyone." Freddy said before turning off the light.

The kids all went to sleep, ready for the big contest tomorrow.

Author's Note:

Looks like the Neptune's will have to swallow their pride and ask Mystery Inc for a hand in getting back home. The question is, will Shelly be able to handle having to stay with Daphne and vice versa? Stay tuned for more and find out!