Naruto: Mystery Inc.
Chapter 2: Curse of the Werewolf Part. 2
Once the gang enter the fishing village, they notice several cars speeding away from it. People packing up and leaving.
The mystery machine stops in front of a giant statue. On it is a round man holding a large fish over his head. The gang exits the van and look around the village. The houses look abandoned. Only a few cars remain. Looking toward the river, they notice a few fishermen catching fish.
They look up as a round man walks toward them. They notice he looks like the person on the statue.
Giving them a wide smile, he says. "Ah... visitors!" He then waves his arms around. "I am Mayor Tom and I welcome you to Cat Flank!"
Silence...
The gang stares at him.
Deciding to take the initiative, Fred says. "Um... Mayor. What is going on here?" He motions to the quiet village. A tumbleweed rolls on by.
The Mayor grows a troubles look. "It happened a week ago. Little Amanda was exploring the woods when she saw something. No one believed her until the creature chased a few others out of the woods." The round man then glances around at the abandoned houses. "So terrible..."
Velma then spoke up. "Maybe we can help... we solve mysteries, after all."
"Really?" The gang looks to each other then nod at the mayor. "Great! I will reward you with as much fish as you want."
"Fish?" Daphne said.
Suddenly Shaggy and Scooby appear behind the mayor. A detective hat appears on Scooby's head. "Like, what are we waiting for?"
As the gang starts walking away. Naruto stops and looks at the woods. A bulldozer is seen. He narrows his eyes.
"Naruto! You coming?" Daphne called.
Naruto shakes his head and runs to catch up.
After talking with the Mayor about what the creature looks like. We now find the gang back at the van. Fred looks at a map. With a 'hmm' he rolls it back up.
"We'll split up..." He looks at the group. "Hmm... how should we do this?"
Velma grows a smile.
"How about I go with Fred... Shaggy and Scooby, like always..." She started. "And Naruto and Daphne."
Fred 'Hmms'.
He nods.
"Great idea Velma." He said, with a thumbs up and a blinding smile.
Naruto is suddenly assaulted by images of the kung fu duo that wears all green.
He shivers.
"We'll search the dock." Daphne spoke up.
"Great... We'll search the sawmill." Fred said.
And that leaves Shaggy and Scooby.
"Like... we'll search the cafe." Shaggy said, looking hungry.
"Rep!" Scooby agreed. His tongue hanging out.
"Alright gang!" Fred started. "Let's split up."
And with that, they slit up, with Shaggy and Scooby searching for a place to eat.
Naruto and Daphne enter the dock.
The sound of water and fish jumping around is enough to calm even the most frazzled nerves.
Naruto takes a breath of the fresh air. He hasn't smelt air like this, since his trips to the mountains.
Daphne smiles as she watches Naruto stretch and breath in the air.
After a few seconds, the sound of boots hitting the dock planks causes both of them to turn to the new arrival.
Her brown hair in a pony tail. A bandanna around her head. A black tanktop on. A fishing pole over her shoulder.
She smirks at the couple.
"Welcome to Cat Flank!" She greeted. "I'm Tiffany Bostock... I'm the head fisherwoman around these parts."
Naruto and Daphne both look around.
The river is calm. No fisherman is seen for miles.
"Are you the only one fishing?" Daphne asked.
Tiffany looks around the calm river and gives a frustrated sigh.
"Lot of cowards, they are!" She replied. "First sign of danger... and their off!"
"What can you tell us about this creature?" Naruto decided to ask.
"The creature?" Tiffany said. "If you ask me... Kent has something to do with it."
"Kent?" Daphne asked, as she and Naruto share a look.
"He's the foreman at the sawmill." She started. "Ever since the loggers came... Is when things started happening."
"What do you think?" Daphne asked Naruto.
"Let's continue to look for clues." He replied.
Tiffany nods.
"Your welcome to look around the docks, cutie." She said, adding a wink to Naruto. "I have a job to do."
Daphne lets out a low growl.
Tiffany gives a final smirk as she walks away.
Why am I so mad? Daphne wondered. A question mark above her head.
Naruto meanwhile spots something.
He bends down and glances at the water.
An object floats.
Upon closer inspection, he spots an empty bottle.
He reads the label.
"Hydraulic Fluid...?" Naruto whispered, taking out his phone, he snaps a picture. Saving the evidence.
Turning to Daphne, he is surprised to see her arguing with herself.
He smiles as he tries to snap her out of it.
With Fred and Velma.
They both enter a log building. Kent's Logging is written on the side.
An old man sits at a desk.
He peaks at the group from behind a piece of paper.
"May I help you, kids?" The man asked, placing the paper back down.
"Yes... we're investigating the..." Velma started.
"The werewolf?" The man finished for her. "He scared away all but one of my men... never seen such an abomination in all my years."
"What can you tell us about this... werewolf?" Velma said.
"His red eye's are like looking into a demon's eye's..." Ken said. "But the weird thing Is... he sometimes comes out during the day."
"That is weird..." Fred said, having read some Werewolf comics.
"After he's done scaring people... he runs back into the woods."
"Any idea where he goes?" Velma asked.
Kent nods and points to a large map hanging on the wall. A red circle is on one spot.
"A mine Is in that area... I believe he goes there..." Kent stated.
"A mine?" Both Velma and Fred asked.
"We found it buried under the woods... It's an underground mine." He then frowns. "I had to fire several men because greed started to show. But Malone... the only worker to stay... he continues to do his job... but he disappears for hours at a time."
"Interesting..." Velma said. "What else can you tell us about him?"
"Afraid I don't know anything?" The man simply said.
"You hired people without doing a background check?" Fred accused.
"As long as they can do their job... I didn't ask questions." Kent replied.
Just then, a man walks.
His black hair in a ponytail, a mole under his left eye. A red baseball cap on his head.
"Kent." The man greeted.
"Ah... speak of the devil." Kent said. "Guys... this is Malone."
Malone tilts his hat.
"Hey." He greeted. He then turns to Kent. "I'm going on a lunch break."
Kent sighs. "Very well."
With a nod, he walks out.
Twenty minutes later, Shaggy and Scooby finally find a place to eat.
A diner, but it looks like the owners also ran out of town.
Entering the kitchen, they are surprise to see food still sitting out.
"Jackpot!" He yelled out, he quickly starts to pile of food, with Scooby doing the same. "Looks like they left in a hurry."
Scooby nods as he uses a tail to throw a cake onto the top of the pile, since his paws are full.
"Delish!" Scooby replied with a lick of the chops.
Both continue to pile up food, unaware of a pair of red eyes watching their every move.
Stay Tuned For Next Time...
Decided to cut it short. This is my first try at a mystery. Still trying to get the whole mystery writing down.
Who is the creature? Maybe I know... Maybe I don't!
Taking suggestions for future mysteries.