Okay first before you're all yelling at me for saying this is a far-fetched idea just know I had this dream last night and it refuses to leave me alone. I leave it up to you guys to decide whether I should continue with it or not so enjoy and review.

Ellie smiled as she walked down the street. The tall sparkling skyscrapers all around were a welcome sight. It amazed her that in the span of her life she'd watched the town of Coolsville grow from a place that hardly anyone knew about to a city that could rival Metropolis. Her home even had its own protectors much like The Man of Steel himself. The fragmented remainder of Mystery Incorporated protected the city from ghost, monsters and a villain known only as the Master of Fear. Yes, Fred, Daphne, Velma and of course Scooby Doo tried their absolute best to protect the city Where was Shaggy? Most said he opted out of the protecting the city job. Others said he'd moved away to be a teacher somewhere but no one really knew the answer. Ellie shrugged off her questions as she entered her office.

She dropped her bag next to her desk and started up the computer. Just before the machine whirred to life Ellie looked at her reflection. Her hair was tied up to prevent it from falling into her green eyes. Freckles danced across her was tired as she readjusted herself. She questioned her fashion choices again. A mint green sweater and brown pants with her old dusty boots. Ellie always questioned herself and she mentally slapped herself for it. This outfit was sensible which was just her style. Then why did she question herself? She glanced out the window and saw the Mystery Machine drive by most likely on patrol. Even though things were calm right now they wouldn't stay that way. As bad as it may sound Ellie hoped she was right. She needed a breakthrough story. She didn't want to be stuck doing weather briefs her whole life.

Around lunch time that day she got her wish. The Master of Fear had started to cause panic and mass destruction downtown. Excitedly Elle grabbed her camera and raced to her blue car nearly throwing herself inside. Fifteen minutes later she'd arrived she climbed out of the car and joined the crowd of onlookers. Mystery Inc. had classified The Master of Fear as a magic welder or a phantom of some kind. By the time Ellie had gotten there Fred was dodging attacks made by his foe while the girls attempted to ready a trap. Ellie began snapping pictures hoping for a nice action shot. The Master of Fear was certainly an imposing figure. He was tall and he wore a cloak that covered his face. The only noticeable color on him was the yellow ring he wore on his right hand.

"Wow," Ellie sighed as she continued taking pictures.

After a few minutes, one of the attacks went wrong and was headed towards the crowd instead of Fred. Surprisingly to everyone The Master of Fear jumped in front of the crowd as the ball of energy came close. He cried out before disappearing in smoke. This had never happened before. It left everyone scratching their heads in confusion as the crowd disbanded. Ellie returned to her office to begin typing up her latest masterpiece.

"What happened back there?" she asked herself.

Ellie returned to her home that evening tired. She unlocked the door and stepped inside. She took in her surroundings. Her beat down couch was pushed against the wall. In front of it was a wooden coffee table. Her TV was set on a stand across from it. There were books spilled all over the table. As Ellie threw her bag to the side she picked up her old yearbook and begun to look through it as she sat on the couch. She'd been in the same class as Mystery Inc. She stopped midway through the book she studied the picture before her. The caption read Our Heroes and showcased Mystery Inc. Ellie laughed remembering how they always had some weird mystery to solve even back in junior high.

"Oh where did the time go?" she asked herself as she stood up.

Meanwhile unknown to Ellie there was a secret meeting taking place at city hall.

"I'm telling you something needs to be done about that fear guy" the mayor yelled at the people he was with.

"Yes we agree but what could we possibly do?" one man said.

"Did you hear what happened today?"

"It's like he didn't want to harm anyone"

"But he was destroying the city only five minutes before"

"Maybe there was something or someone he didn't want to hurt"

"That could be possible but how does that help?"

"Maybe we could strike a deal with him"

"I'm listening"

A few nights later.

"You dared to speak with me?" The Master of Fear asked.

"We want to strike a deal"

"What deal?"

"What's it going to take for you to leave us alone?"

"You can't be serious "

"We're very serious "

"Well then I only request two things"

"Which are?"

"A nice secluded place to live and Elie Madison "

"We can't force her into this "

"If you want me to stop you will"

"Fine"

"I'll return in a week"

The mayor who was actually a nice guy felt bad instantly and made up his mind not to tell Ellie and hoped there would be an alternative to his predicament. When a week had passed the mayor sat nervously in his office awaiting The Master of Fear. The imposing figure appeared a little after noon.

"Did you do what I asked?"

"Here's your house three floors, four bedrooms, three bathrooms an open kitchen and a big main room," the mayor said pushing a picture across the table.

"And where's Ellie?"

"She's not coming with you"

"Oh yes she is "

"You can't do this "

"Yes, I can" the hooded figure replied before disappearing.

The mayor grabbed the phone in a panic.

"Get me Mystery Inc" he ordered.

Ellie sat at her desk typing away. She pushed her blonde hair away with a sigh.

"Ellie Madison?" Someone asked from the doorway.

"Who wants to know?" Ellie asked as she looked up to see Velma.

"You need to come with us," Fred said coming into the room.

"Wh-why?"

"It's for your own protection now hurry" Velma replied as Ellie stood up.

"What's going on?" She asked as they hurried out of the office.

"There's no time to explain now hurry," Velma said as they approached the Mystery Machine.

Fred pulled open the back door and ushered Ellie inside while looking over his shoulder. Ellie climbed in fearful of what was happening. She didn't expect the day to go this way. Fred slammed the door after her and jumped in the front seat where the girls were waiting. Scooby was sitting quietly beside Ellie who was still panicking. Fred was quick to pull out of the parking lot and head down the road.

"Where are we going?" Ellie asked.

"Somewhere safe Ellie"

"Why what's going on?"

"Just trust us okay?" Daphne asked.

A few minutes more went by before they arrived at the old clubhouse. Fred opened the door and told Ellie to get inside quickly. Ellie obeyed without a word.

"You'll be safe here Ellie," Velma said shutting the door.

"What's going on?"

"They're trying to separate us, darling," a voice said as someone wrapped their arm around Ellie who froze with fear she knew who was behind her.

"What do you want with me?" Ellie asked.

"The mayor and I struck a deal, Ellie . You're mine now" The Master Of Fear said.

"Get away from her" Fred ordered launching himself at the two.

"No" the hooded figure replied tightening his grip on Ellie.

"Get out" Daphne hissed.

"Gladly" their foe responded before disappearing with Ellie.

Ellie found herself suddenly in the room of a strange house.

"Please don't hurt me" Ellie begged when she realized who was with her.

"Now why would I ever do that?" her captor asked as he spun her around.

"Because you're evil"

"Not evil Ellie just misunderstood" her captor replied as he begun to stroke her hair.

"What do you want with me?" Ellie asked with a shudder.

"You Ellie. I always thought you were pretty even back in high school"

"High school?" Ellie asked now greatly confused.

"Surprise," her captor said as he pushed back his hood.

"Why? When?" Ellie asked when she saw who it was.

Shaggy.

"I was bored" he replied.

"So you decided to destroy a city?"

"No they wanna play superhero I'm their arch enemy " Shaggy replied.

"Do they even know it's you?"

"No that's what makes it fun"

"But why?"

"A lot has changed since we last saw each other Ellie"

"Can I go home now?" Ellie asked no longer scared.

"No"

"Why not?"

"Because if the deal gets broken I get to play supervillain again "

"So I can't leave "

"Yes, technically but I'd advise against it," Shaggy said as he began to lead her through the house.

Shaggy led her upstairs to the third floor before opening a door.

"This is your room, " he said leading her inside.

The walls were painted mint green. There was white furniture all around the room. There was a large canopy bed pushed against the wall across from a large window. To the right was a nightstand and to the left was a full bookshelf. Across from that was the desk with Ellie's laptop on it. The curtains were light pink as was the bedspread.

"I'll be back in a little while, " Shaggy said closing the door behind him.