Prologue

"And the criminal is . . . Josh Pecks." Velma declared, lifting the now half-torn mask from his face.

"Like, but why?" Shaggy asked, a confused look on his face.

"I've always had a dream of becoming a master criminal. I started off with forgery. Only a minor crime. Then I found the Rusty Pigs. My gang. They taught me the basics of burglary. Over time, I became the leader, and got 'promoted' to dealing drugs. I also did one arson, but got burnt, so I gave up. I then moved on to -"

"I've heard enough." Sheriff Stone interrupted. "Joshua James Pecks, I am arresting you on suspicion of – of all the things you just mentioned. You have the right to remain silent; anything you do say may be used against you when in court." Sheriff Stone dragged the now yelling Josh away.

"Arghh! I can't believe this! I would've got away with it to, if it weren't for you interfering kids and that dumb pooch! I will get revenge Mystery Inc. if it's the last thing I do!"

With that, he was shoved into the back of the police car and was gone.

The gang trudged back to the fluorescent coloured Mystery Machine, apart from one gang member. Shaggy was stood staring after the departed police vehicle.

"Shaggy, you alright?" Daphne had noticed that the teenage boy had not followed them.

"He said 'interfering'." Shaggy said, as innocently as possible. Daphne realised it was a joke and giggled. Shaggy cracked a smile, his perfect teeth dazzling.

"Come on." She grabbed his hand and dragged him to the waiting van.

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