Greeting Scooby fans.
This is a story idea I had for an episode of "What's New Scooby-Doo?". So this is going to be presented in script format. Scooby-Doo and all related characters are trademark of Hanna Barbera Productions and Warner Brothers Entertainment. I do not own them.
(Opening scene: Inside the big top at a circus. The crowd is cheering as two acrobats are performing on the swings, several feet in the air.)
(A spotlight shines on a man in a ringleaders costume.)
Ringleader: Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls of all ages. It is my pleasure to present the Redwood circus clowns!
(We see several clowns run onto the stage. Doing cartwheels, chasing each other with pies in hand, and ridding unicycles.)
(Suddenly the big top is filled with an evil laugh.) He he he he he he!(The audience and the clowns look up to see a clown floating in the air. He was holding his head in his right hand by holding onto it's orange hair.)
(The crowd screamed and ran for the exit's. The clown's (about ten of them) all quickly got into a little toy car and closed the door.)
(We then see the ringleader looking up at the floating clown with fear in his eyes.)
Ringleader: The Headless Clown!
Headless: (creepy, high pitched voice) He he he. The Redwood circus is no more. He he he he. (He flies toward the screen until everything is totally black.)
(What's New Scooby Doo? theme song)
Tile: QUIT CLOWNING, SCOOBY DOO!
(We see the Mystery Machine as it travels down a country road. Fred is driving, with Daphne sitting next to him and Velma sitting next to Daph.)
(We are now inside the van and we see Scooby and Shaggy sitting on the floor in the back of the van. They are facing each other, with cards in their hands, and a pile of Scooby Snacks between them.)
Shaggy: (adding Scooby snacks into the pile.) I see your three, and like, raise you three more.
Scooby: (doing the same) Ri'm ralling!
Shaggy: Your calling, huh? Well Scoob, like read 'em and weep. Full house! (puts his cards down, so Scooby can see.) Like, beat that, old buddy.
Scooby: Rokay! (Scooby lays down his cards)
Shaggy: (shocked) FOUR ACES!
Daphne: (laughing) Looks like Scooby had a few aces up his sleeves.
Shaggy: And like, he doesn't even have sleeves.
(Scooby picked up the scooby snacks and stuffed them in his mouth. His cheeks are now big and round.)
Scooby: (swallowing the snacks) GULP! (slurp) Reh heh heh heh.
Fred: We're almost there gang. The Redwood circus is just a mile and a half away.
Daphne: I can hardly wait. I love circuses.
Velma: So do I. The big top, the acrobats, the sideshows..
Shaggy: The popcorn, the peanuts, the cotton candy.
Scooby: Rotton randy? (slurp) Rummy!
(The Mystery Machine pulls to a stop in front of a circus tent. The gang get out of the van and looks around.)
Daphne: Jeepers! Talk about deserted.
Fred: Yeah. I think we're the only ones here.
Shaggy: Like, that's fine by me. That means no lines at the concession stands.
Scooby: Reah.
Shaggy: (as he and scooby walk off) We'll catch up with you guys later.
Velma: (sarcastically) Real circus lovers.
(Just then, a man in a ringleaders costume walked out of the tent. He looked like he was in his early twenties, and had brown hair. He noticed the gang.)
Ringleader: (surprised) What are you doing here?
Fred: We came here to see the circus.
Velma: Who are you?
Ringleader: I'm Peter Redwood, and I own this circus. Well, what's left of it anyway. I'm afraid I've had to close down the circus.
Daphne: What for?
Peter: All of my performers left. The only ones left are Carl the sword swallower, and Max the midget.
Velma: Why did they leave?
Peter: (nervously) Well, you see... this circus has a small problem.
(We cut to Shaggy and Scooby walking along the side of the big top, looking for the concession stands.)
Shaggy: Like, they always seem to hide the food in these places.
(Scooby looked ahead and saw and orange haired clown with his back turned to them.)
Scooby: (pointing) Rook Raggy. Ra clown.
Shaggy: (looking at where Scooby was pointing) Hey! It is a clown. Like, wanna see if we can get a few balloon animals or something.
Scooby: Rokay.
(Shaggy and Scooby walked over to the clown.)
Shaggy: (tapping him on the shoulder) Like, excuse me. Mr. Clown?
(The clown turned to show his scary clown face.)
Scooby: Rikes (he quickly gets behind Shaggy)
Shaggy: (calmly) Like, chill out, Scoob. It's just clown make-up.
(Then the Clown began to lift off the ground and was now floating in the air. Scooby, on his hind legs, and Shaggy were standing there shaking.)
Shaggy: (shakily) D-don't worry, Scoob. L-like it's probably just some circus trick.
(We then see the clown place both his hand on his head and lift his head off his shoulders.)
Headless: He he he he he he.
S&S: YAAAAAAHHH!!!!!!!!
(Scooby and Shaggy run off of the screen.)
(Scooby and Shaggy screech to a halt in front of Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Peter.)
Daphne: What happened to you two?
Shaggy: (pant pant) Like, Scoob and I just ran into a totally creepy clown.
Scooby: Reah. Rotally creepy clown.
Velma: Guys, this is a circus. There are lots of clowns at a circus.
Shaggy: Oh yeah. Well, that was the first clown I ever saw with 'some assembly required'.
Fred: (confused) What are you talking about?
Shaggy: Like, his head, man! He lifted it clean off!!
(Scooby put his hands on the top of his head and pushed it into his own body. Then he started waving his hands around and moaning, trying to imitate the Headless Clown.)
Velma: A headless clown? That's impossible, Shaggy.
Daphne: (with a little fear in her voice) It doesn't look impossible to me, Velma!
(The gang looks in the direction she is pointing, and they all gasp when they see the Headless Clown floating in the sky, holding his head in his hand.)
Headless: He he he he he
Velma: Jinkees!
(Scooby pops his head out of his body and looks up.)
Scooby: RIKES!!
(Scooby jumps into Shaggy's arms.)
Shaggy: Zoinks! It's him!!!
Headless: Redwood's circus is finished! He he he he he (Then the clown flies away, and off screen)
(Everyone looks at Peter.)
Fred: What was that?
Peter: That was the little problem I told you about.
Shaggy: (still holding Scooby in his arms and shaking) Like, I'd hate to see any of your BIG problems.
A voice from off screen: Don't worry it's nothing that my son can't handle.
(The gang turns to see an older man with gray hair and a ringleader costume walk up to Peter.)
Peter: Kids, I'd like you to meet my father, Miles Redwood.
Fred: (shaking Miles' hand) Nice to meet you sir. How come your dressed in a ringleader costume?
Miles: Well, you see, I used to own this circus. It's been in my family for years. And now my son is the one who is going to carry on the great reputation of the Redwood Circus.
Peter: Unfortunately, I have had a hard time doing that with our little problem.
Daphne: What's the story behind that headless horror, anyway?
Peter: We call him the Headless Clown. He appeared around the grounds of the circus about a week ago. He shows up during our shows and scares away our audiences. I already told you how I only have two performers left. If this keeps up I won't be able to keep this circus open.
Shaggy: (leans over to Scooby and whispers) Like, I know where this is going, Scoob. We better get out of here before Fred says...
Fred: Don't worry Mr. Redwood. We'll take care of that Headless Clown.
Shaggy: (whimpering) Like, too late Scoob. He said it.
Scooby: Reah (gulp)
Miles: Wonderful! The sooner we get rid of that ghost, the better.
Peter: Are you sure you would be willing to do this?
Shaggy: Well, actually...
Velma: (putting a hand over Shaggy's mouth) Of course.
Fred: The first thing we should do is split up. Daphne, Velma, and I will go ask the remaining performers a few questions. And Shaggy and Scooby can go look for traces of that headless menace.
(Scooby and Shaggy look at each other and run off screen, and come back wearing big nose and moustaghe glasses.)
Shaggy: (in a deep voice) Sorry, like, Shaggy and Scooby already left.
Scooby: Reah, rhey're long gone.
(Velma walked over and pulled off their disguises.)
Velma: Nice try, guys.
Shaggy: (looking at Scooby and shrugging) Like, it was worth a shot.
(The next scene shows Scooby and Shaggy walking along the side of the big top, once again.)
Shaggy: Ya know Scoob, we got to find another line of work. Like, maybe a food critic or something.
Scooby: Reah (Then Scooby eyes lit up and he pointed in front of them) Rook, Raggy!
(Shaggy looked at where Scooby was pointing and his eyes became wide, and his tongue hung out of his mouth. We now see that they are looking at lines and lines of concession stands.)
Shaggy: Ya know Scoob, the Headless Clown could be hiding in one of those concession stands.
Scooby: (scared) (gulp) Re could?
Shaggy: (Rubbing his hands together) Like, I guess we'll just have to search every single one of them.
Scooby: (realizing what he meant) Oh reah! Reh heh heh heh heh!
(In this scene Freddy and the girls are standing outside a tent looking at the name over it.)
Fred: (reading the sign) 'Carl the sword swallower.'
Daphne: Sword swallower? And I thought Scooby and Shaggy would eat anything.
Velma: Let's see what he can tell us about the Headless Clown.
(The three of them enter the tent, and see a man, probably late twenties, taking a long sword out of his mouth. He turns and sees the gang.)
Carl: (a little annoyed) Who are you?
Fred: I guess it's safe to assume that you're the sword swallower.
Carl: That's right. Carl's the name. What do you want?
Fred: We're Mystery Inc., and we're trying to find out who's behind the Headless Clown.
Carl: Miles Redwood hired you?
Fred: Well, technically I guess Peter Redwood hired us. After all, he is the real owner of the circus.
Carl: (annoyed) Not if you ask me.
Velma: (confused) What do you mean?
Carl: Peter is the worst ringleader we've ever had. He can't do anything right!
Daphne: Well, it's probably not easy to run a circus that's haunted.
Carl: Oh please. He was doing a bad job before that ghost even got here. If you ask me that kid doesn't have the interest it takes to run a circus. Now if you'll excuse me I have a train to catch.
Fred: You mean, your leaving because of the Headless Clown too.
Carl: (grunts) I'd have left even if that clown never showed up.
(Carl pushed his way through Freddy and the girls and exited the tent.)
Fred: (sarcastically) Gee, nice to meet you too.
Daphne: I wouldn't be surprised if that guy was the one behind all this.
Velma: Maybe, but I'm not convinced yet. Let's find Scooby and Shaggy, and see if they found anything.
A/N: I'll put a commercial break right here. What do you think so far? Please Read and Review. Check out my other story too if you want. I'll update soon.
This is a story idea I had for an episode of "What's New Scooby-Doo?". So this is going to be presented in script format. Scooby-Doo and all related characters are trademark of Hanna Barbera Productions and Warner Brothers Entertainment. I do not own them.
(Opening scene: Inside the big top at a circus. The crowd is cheering as two acrobats are performing on the swings, several feet in the air.)
(A spotlight shines on a man in a ringleaders costume.)
Ringleader: Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls of all ages. It is my pleasure to present the Redwood circus clowns!
(We see several clowns run onto the stage. Doing cartwheels, chasing each other with pies in hand, and ridding unicycles.)
(Suddenly the big top is filled with an evil laugh.) He he he he he he!(The audience and the clowns look up to see a clown floating in the air. He was holding his head in his right hand by holding onto it's orange hair.)
(The crowd screamed and ran for the exit's. The clown's (about ten of them) all quickly got into a little toy car and closed the door.)
(We then see the ringleader looking up at the floating clown with fear in his eyes.)
Ringleader: The Headless Clown!
Headless: (creepy, high pitched voice) He he he. The Redwood circus is no more. He he he he. (He flies toward the screen until everything is totally black.)
(What's New Scooby Doo? theme song)
Tile: QUIT CLOWNING, SCOOBY DOO!
(We see the Mystery Machine as it travels down a country road. Fred is driving, with Daphne sitting next to him and Velma sitting next to Daph.)
(We are now inside the van and we see Scooby and Shaggy sitting on the floor in the back of the van. They are facing each other, with cards in their hands, and a pile of Scooby Snacks between them.)
Shaggy: (adding Scooby snacks into the pile.) I see your three, and like, raise you three more.
Scooby: (doing the same) Ri'm ralling!
Shaggy: Your calling, huh? Well Scoob, like read 'em and weep. Full house! (puts his cards down, so Scooby can see.) Like, beat that, old buddy.
Scooby: Rokay! (Scooby lays down his cards)
Shaggy: (shocked) FOUR ACES!
Daphne: (laughing) Looks like Scooby had a few aces up his sleeves.
Shaggy: And like, he doesn't even have sleeves.
(Scooby picked up the scooby snacks and stuffed them in his mouth. His cheeks are now big and round.)
Scooby: (swallowing the snacks) GULP! (slurp) Reh heh heh heh.
Fred: We're almost there gang. The Redwood circus is just a mile and a half away.
Daphne: I can hardly wait. I love circuses.
Velma: So do I. The big top, the acrobats, the sideshows..
Shaggy: The popcorn, the peanuts, the cotton candy.
Scooby: Rotton randy? (slurp) Rummy!
(The Mystery Machine pulls to a stop in front of a circus tent. The gang get out of the van and looks around.)
Daphne: Jeepers! Talk about deserted.
Fred: Yeah. I think we're the only ones here.
Shaggy: Like, that's fine by me. That means no lines at the concession stands.
Scooby: Reah.
Shaggy: (as he and scooby walk off) We'll catch up with you guys later.
Velma: (sarcastically) Real circus lovers.
(Just then, a man in a ringleaders costume walked out of the tent. He looked like he was in his early twenties, and had brown hair. He noticed the gang.)
Ringleader: (surprised) What are you doing here?
Fred: We came here to see the circus.
Velma: Who are you?
Ringleader: I'm Peter Redwood, and I own this circus. Well, what's left of it anyway. I'm afraid I've had to close down the circus.
Daphne: What for?
Peter: All of my performers left. The only ones left are Carl the sword swallower, and Max the midget.
Velma: Why did they leave?
Peter: (nervously) Well, you see... this circus has a small problem.
(We cut to Shaggy and Scooby walking along the side of the big top, looking for the concession stands.)
Shaggy: Like, they always seem to hide the food in these places.
(Scooby looked ahead and saw and orange haired clown with his back turned to them.)
Scooby: (pointing) Rook Raggy. Ra clown.
Shaggy: (looking at where Scooby was pointing) Hey! It is a clown. Like, wanna see if we can get a few balloon animals or something.
Scooby: Rokay.
(Shaggy and Scooby walked over to the clown.)
Shaggy: (tapping him on the shoulder) Like, excuse me. Mr. Clown?
(The clown turned to show his scary clown face.)
Scooby: Rikes (he quickly gets behind Shaggy)
Shaggy: (calmly) Like, chill out, Scoob. It's just clown make-up.
(Then the Clown began to lift off the ground and was now floating in the air. Scooby, on his hind legs, and Shaggy were standing there shaking.)
Shaggy: (shakily) D-don't worry, Scoob. L-like it's probably just some circus trick.
(We then see the clown place both his hand on his head and lift his head off his shoulders.)
Headless: He he he he he he.
S&S: YAAAAAAHHH!!!!!!!!
(Scooby and Shaggy run off of the screen.)
(Scooby and Shaggy screech to a halt in front of Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Peter.)
Daphne: What happened to you two?
Shaggy: (pant pant) Like, Scoob and I just ran into a totally creepy clown.
Scooby: Reah. Rotally creepy clown.
Velma: Guys, this is a circus. There are lots of clowns at a circus.
Shaggy: Oh yeah. Well, that was the first clown I ever saw with 'some assembly required'.
Fred: (confused) What are you talking about?
Shaggy: Like, his head, man! He lifted it clean off!!
(Scooby put his hands on the top of his head and pushed it into his own body. Then he started waving his hands around and moaning, trying to imitate the Headless Clown.)
Velma: A headless clown? That's impossible, Shaggy.
Daphne: (with a little fear in her voice) It doesn't look impossible to me, Velma!
(The gang looks in the direction she is pointing, and they all gasp when they see the Headless Clown floating in the sky, holding his head in his hand.)
Headless: He he he he he
Velma: Jinkees!
(Scooby pops his head out of his body and looks up.)
Scooby: RIKES!!
(Scooby jumps into Shaggy's arms.)
Shaggy: Zoinks! It's him!!!
Headless: Redwood's circus is finished! He he he he he (Then the clown flies away, and off screen)
(Everyone looks at Peter.)
Fred: What was that?
Peter: That was the little problem I told you about.
Shaggy: (still holding Scooby in his arms and shaking) Like, I'd hate to see any of your BIG problems.
A voice from off screen: Don't worry it's nothing that my son can't handle.
(The gang turns to see an older man with gray hair and a ringleader costume walk up to Peter.)
Peter: Kids, I'd like you to meet my father, Miles Redwood.
Fred: (shaking Miles' hand) Nice to meet you sir. How come your dressed in a ringleader costume?
Miles: Well, you see, I used to own this circus. It's been in my family for years. And now my son is the one who is going to carry on the great reputation of the Redwood Circus.
Peter: Unfortunately, I have had a hard time doing that with our little problem.
Daphne: What's the story behind that headless horror, anyway?
Peter: We call him the Headless Clown. He appeared around the grounds of the circus about a week ago. He shows up during our shows and scares away our audiences. I already told you how I only have two performers left. If this keeps up I won't be able to keep this circus open.
Shaggy: (leans over to Scooby and whispers) Like, I know where this is going, Scoob. We better get out of here before Fred says...
Fred: Don't worry Mr. Redwood. We'll take care of that Headless Clown.
Shaggy: (whimpering) Like, too late Scoob. He said it.
Scooby: Reah (gulp)
Miles: Wonderful! The sooner we get rid of that ghost, the better.
Peter: Are you sure you would be willing to do this?
Shaggy: Well, actually...
Velma: (putting a hand over Shaggy's mouth) Of course.
Fred: The first thing we should do is split up. Daphne, Velma, and I will go ask the remaining performers a few questions. And Shaggy and Scooby can go look for traces of that headless menace.
(Scooby and Shaggy look at each other and run off screen, and come back wearing big nose and moustaghe glasses.)
Shaggy: (in a deep voice) Sorry, like, Shaggy and Scooby already left.
Scooby: Reah, rhey're long gone.
(Velma walked over and pulled off their disguises.)
Velma: Nice try, guys.
Shaggy: (looking at Scooby and shrugging) Like, it was worth a shot.
(The next scene shows Scooby and Shaggy walking along the side of the big top, once again.)
Shaggy: Ya know Scoob, we got to find another line of work. Like, maybe a food critic or something.
Scooby: Reah (Then Scooby eyes lit up and he pointed in front of them) Rook, Raggy!
(Shaggy looked at where Scooby was pointing and his eyes became wide, and his tongue hung out of his mouth. We now see that they are looking at lines and lines of concession stands.)
Shaggy: Ya know Scoob, the Headless Clown could be hiding in one of those concession stands.
Scooby: (scared) (gulp) Re could?
Shaggy: (Rubbing his hands together) Like, I guess we'll just have to search every single one of them.
Scooby: (realizing what he meant) Oh reah! Reh heh heh heh heh!
(In this scene Freddy and the girls are standing outside a tent looking at the name over it.)
Fred: (reading the sign) 'Carl the sword swallower.'
Daphne: Sword swallower? And I thought Scooby and Shaggy would eat anything.
Velma: Let's see what he can tell us about the Headless Clown.
(The three of them enter the tent, and see a man, probably late twenties, taking a long sword out of his mouth. He turns and sees the gang.)
Carl: (a little annoyed) Who are you?
Fred: I guess it's safe to assume that you're the sword swallower.
Carl: That's right. Carl's the name. What do you want?
Fred: We're Mystery Inc., and we're trying to find out who's behind the Headless Clown.
Carl: Miles Redwood hired you?
Fred: Well, technically I guess Peter Redwood hired us. After all, he is the real owner of the circus.
Carl: (annoyed) Not if you ask me.
Velma: (confused) What do you mean?
Carl: Peter is the worst ringleader we've ever had. He can't do anything right!
Daphne: Well, it's probably not easy to run a circus that's haunted.
Carl: Oh please. He was doing a bad job before that ghost even got here. If you ask me that kid doesn't have the interest it takes to run a circus. Now if you'll excuse me I have a train to catch.
Fred: You mean, your leaving because of the Headless Clown too.
Carl: (grunts) I'd have left even if that clown never showed up.
(Carl pushed his way through Freddy and the girls and exited the tent.)
Fred: (sarcastically) Gee, nice to meet you too.
Daphne: I wouldn't be surprised if that guy was the one behind all this.
Velma: Maybe, but I'm not convinced yet. Let's find Scooby and Shaggy, and see if they found anything.
A/N: I'll put a commercial break right here. What do you think so far? Please Read and Review. Check out my other story too if you want. I'll update soon.