It is a typical day late summer day at the Mystery Inc. headquarters. Scooby and Shaggy are in the kitchen, as usual conjuring up the newest recipes that would put the best chief to shame. Daphne and Fred explore through different magazines just to pass the time away and Velma at her laptop reading the newest on science and technology.

Just then, the computer produces a ding indicating a new e-mail. Velma gives a puzzled look as she opens the letter. Her puzzleness turns into a grin as she reads it. It is from her cousin in Australia.

"Jinkies!" exclaims Velma.

The others quickly stop what they are doing and inquire what the excitement is all about.

"You remember my cousin Thelma don't you?" Velma explains.

"She is the Egyptologist, right?" Fred jogs his memory.

"Correct." Is the reply, "She got married and settled down oh, about three, four years ago to an Australian."

"What does she say?" Daphne eagerly asks.

"Here, I'll read it to you." Is the prompt reply, "

Hi Velma,

I know it has been a while since we have last seen each other but after hearing that you and the gang have time to spare of the mystery business, I was wondering if you and your friends would want to come down to the farm for a visit. With spring approaching, the country would be an ideal place for a vacation. Please reply soon.

-Thelma"

"So," Velma says looking up from her screen, "what do you guys think?"

"I for one," Shaggy's voice comes from the kitchen, "am, like, in favor of the motion."

"Re roo!" Scooby's paw goes up.

It is then left to Fred and Daphne who also agree on the trip. Even though it was their idea to e-mail Thelma in advance and suggest that she invite them over in order to help Velma.

Velma gives a smile and instantly sends a reply message.

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It is weeks later that the gang embark on their trip.

"You said that your cousin is going to meet us at the airport, right Velma?" Fred clarifies as he drives the Mystery Machine to the Coolsville Airport.

"Yes." Is the reply.

"Like, does Thelma have any kids?" Shaggy asks trying to bring up a conversation in the near-dead silent van.

"Of coarse." Velma smiles, "Twins actually. I haven't seen those two in quite a while."

"What are their names?" Daphne inquires.

"Jack and Jill." Velma chuckles, "Menaces to the world of science of there ever was one. Those two conduct experiment that would make Frankenstein appear like an average family doctor."

"That bad, huh?" smiles Fred.

"Not really, I just give them too much credit." Velma replies with a laugh, "Believe me, I hade no idea that second cousins could be so much trouble until those two came along!"

After a while, the conversation dies down and the van returns to silence for the rest of the trip.

While Fred goes to park the Mystery Machine, the others make their way into the airport to receive their tickets. Fred joins them later.

As Fred gets his tickets, Daphne notices from the corner of her eye a midget dressed in a gray trench coat with the collar up in a hooded manor as to conceal the person's face along with a large pair of dark sunglasses. The only baggage carried is a knapsack and a small wrapped package. She directs Velma's attention to the mysterious person.

"I fail to see what your point is, Daphne." Velma whispers back.

"Well, doesn't it seem a bit awkward that a person should dress like that and carry only a small amount of luggage?" is the blunt reply.

"Haven't you ever thought that that person is possibly just one of those collage students traveling?" Velma's logical reasoning fires back, "or just a kid flying alone?"

"Maybe so," the other says in a concerned voice, "but do you have the feeling that you are being watched by a person to is not doing a very good job of concealing that fact?"

"Yeah," Velma gives in, "look, if that person so happens to board the same flight as us, then there may be good reason to worry. But for now, lets get to our boarding platform and join the guys."

With that, the two girls put their mysterious 'watcher' a the back of their minds and rejoined their companions.

"It's about time you girls came along." Teases Fred, "We thought we would have to leave with out you!"

"Very funny." Daphne shoots back in a sarcastic tone.

Velma looks around. "Where is Scooby?" she asks.

"He already left in his crate." Shaggy replies.

"I do hope he will be all right." Ponders Daphne.

"Don't worry." Comforts the beatnik, "I gave him food and Scooby Snacks."

"Let's just be glad he doesn't get air sickness." Velma chuckles.

Suddenly, the intercom turns on to announce that their flight is boarding. As the gang lines up with their boarding passes, Daphne notices the same mysterious person from when they arrived.

Velma notices this to. She leans over to Daphne and whispers, "I think now may be a good time to worry."