Just a short little fanfic I wanted to write. I'm already extra excited about Christmas time so expect stories from me! Hehehe.. (: I have one more chapter to add. :) R&R

"Kissing Santa."

It was Christmas Eve night, all through the house was the smell of Shaggy & Scooby's excellent baking goodies. Velma was hard at work in the lab creating one of a kind master piece presents. Daphne was in the living room, Shaggy had just finished his baking & washed up for the night. He spotted the red head member sitting alone in the living room by the lit Christmas tree shining with joy.

"Like try to cheer up Daph, Fred would be here if he could." Shaggy said, handing her a cup of hot chocolate & a freshly baked cookie. Daphne sighed, as she shifted herself back getting comfortable.

"I know, I just miss him so much Shaggy. He's been gone for over a year now.." She said, trying her best to fight the tears that were aching to peak from her ocean blue eyes. Fred had left to go on a special mystery misson team. It was dangerous so no one else was aloud to go along. Fred was sent by choice, not knowing how long it would take to solve the case. He was across the sea. The only way Fred could get in touch with his loved ones was through letters & lucky, but rare, phone calls.

"Like hang in there Daph, we can only hope he'll come home soon." Shaggy said giving her a gentle hug. Fred asked specially for Shaggy to look after Daphne & take care of her while he was gone. Since Fred had left Crystal Cove, Daphne had gotten very depressed, & cried many nights. Missing his gentle touch, sweet smiles & his strong safe arms wrapping around her. He'd left right after Christmas last year. He told the gang he'd most likely not be able to make it home for Christmas. It broke Daphne's heart. It was hard to see her friends, Shaggy & Velma in a relationship together. Scooby was almost like they're "baby", they went everywhere with him.

"Soon isn't soon enough. I live for those letters, the hopeful rare phone call. It seems like so long since I ever heard from him." Daphne sighed.

"If he could, he'd be here in a heart beat for you Daphne. We all know that, he loves you with a strong passion. It's the reason he's gone. To protect the nation, to protect you." Shaggy said, trying refresh her memory.

"I know, it's like half of me is dead." She said, holding back the tears that were wanting so bad to burst out. Shaggy hugged her.

"It's almost Christmas Daphne, cheer up. Or at least try, pretty please? It's what Fred would want." Shaggy said, comforting her the best he could.

"I'll try." She whispered.

"Like good, night Daph." He said, cutting off the light, letting the Christmas tree light the room. Once he was out of sight, Daphne held the last photo of them together. They went on a special "Last Date". It was the best night of Daphne's night, following to the worst day possible. Saying their goodbye's when he entered the jet, blew a kiss & tears were sheded.

Daphne tried so hard to fight the tears & be the strong person Fred needed her to be. It seemed impossible, before she knew it she felt a tear flow softly from the corner of her eye. It fell onto the frame of the photo. "I miss you so much Freddie." She said softly. "I love you."

"I love you too." A voice said out of no where. Daphne was caught off gaurd.

"Who said that?" She sniffled. Then a black poof of smoke came from the unlit fire place. Daphne froze in shock. She finally could see a bright red outfit, with black boots.

"This is...impossible." She gasped. The obect got up, coughed then approached the red head. Daphne opened her mouth to scream for help. This Santa Clause had just snuck into their house. Santa put his hand over Daphne's mouth.

"Shh!" He said. Daphne's blue eyes grew wide. "I've brought you a special present." Santa said, removing his hand from Daphne's mouth. He knelt down on one knee, & dug through his bright red coat, pocket. Pulling out a small golden box. Daphne's eyes were glued to the man, he opened the small box.

"It's from Fred." He said, slipping a ring onto her finger. "Will you marry me Daph?...I mean him!" Santa said. Daphne laughed happily she she removed the hate, finding Fred's perfectly blond hair, sliding down the white beard.

"Freddie! Oh my gosh, it's you, it's really you!" She cried, knocking him to the floor, hugging him. "Yes Fred! Yes, I'll marry you!" She said. Fred smiled. He scooped her up.

"I've missed you so much Daphne! I couldn't leave you lonely on Christmas." Fred said, he put her gently on her feet. she looked into he blue eyes, the ones she'd missed more than possible.

"I've missed you too Freddie, more than you'll ever know.." She said, she put his Santa hat back onto his head. Then she stood up on her tip-toes. Kissing him.

Meanwhile upstairs.

"R I'm ronna ro ret a rack." Scooby told Shaggy. Shaggy & Velma were watching a movie together in Shaggy's room.

"Alright Scoob." Shaggy said. Scooby snuck down the steps quite as possible. He heard Daphne's giggled coming from the living area, he stuck his head around the corner.

He spotted Daphne, kissing Santa Clause. He quickly ran up the stairs, he flew open Shaggy's bed room door. Breathless, trying to find words to explain what he'd seen.

"Scooby, what's wrong!" Velma asked.

"Ri rust raw Raphne rissing Ranta Rause!" He shouted, throwing his hands in the air, acting it our.

"Like, what! Dude, that's crazy!" Shaggy said.

"Daphne's going through a tough time with out Fred, she wouldn't be cheating on him with...Santa?" Velma said.

"Re ris!" Scooby insisted.

"Scooby there must be a more logic answer. Santa Clause isn't real." Velma protested.

"Like, really! Oh, man." Shaggy sighed. Velma rolled her eyes.

"Scooby, show us where you saw Daphne." Velma said, crossing her arms.

"Ro kay!" Scooby said.

Down stairs Fred & Daphne were talking.

"Why did you dress up like Santa Clause anyway Freddie?" Daphne asked.

"I wanted to suprise you, & the others. Promise me you won't tell them I'm here." Fred said. Daphne nodded.

"I promise."

"Good, I'm going to go hide the car. I'll be back in ten." Fred said, giving her one last kiss, then leaving the house.

"Come on Scoob, show us." Shaggy said. Scooby walked down the stairs.

"Ree!" He pointed into the living room. Three heads popped out of the corner.

"Yeah I see. Daphne. But, no Santa." Velma said smartly.

"Like Scooby doo, what are we gonna do with you?" Shaggy laughed.

"Guys? What are you doing?" Daphne asked, hearing their whispers.

"Well like it's a funny story Scooby said.." Shaggy started. Velma butted in.

"That he saw you kissing Santa Clause." Velma finished. Daphne gasped. Then started to laugh.

"That's impossible. Every one knows Santa isn't real." She laughed. "Well, I guess not every one." She said, looking at Scooby & the couple.

"Ha! See Scooby, told you." Velma said.

"Yeah, silly doggie." Daphne said patting him on the head.

"Grrr" Scooby said.

"Well, we should all get to bed now gang! Christmas is tomorrow!" Daphne said, slipping around the corner going to her bed room.

"Hmm, she's had a big mood bounce since a few minutes ago." Shaggy said.

"What do you mean?" Velma asked.

"She was almost in tears talking to me about Fred. Now she's all cheery. Maybe she took my advice & cheered up a little..or a lot." Shaggy said,

"Rook! A row!" Scooby said, carrying a bright red Christmas bow in his mouth, dropping it on the floor in front of Velma.

"A bow! This looks like it was made for a jewlery sized box." Velma said.

"Like dude, that's weird. None of the gifts under the tree are missing bows." Shaggy said.

"Looks like we've got a mystery on our hands Scooby & Shaggy." Velma said.

"Like, it doesn't sound the same as when Fred says it." Shaggy said.

TBC

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