Lucy found she was unable to really process what had just occurred. He'd kissed her then he'd run away. In truth, if he hadn't run she'd probably have slapped him. She'd heard a great deal about werewolves and other creatures but this was her first encounter with one. They weren't mindless beasts that ate whatever they came across they were just people. Lucy exhaled surprised that she'd been holding her breath. She picked up her fallen bow and decided to go home for the evening. Lucy's motivation for moving to such a small town was simple peace and community. When she'd seen Shaggy earlier she remembered seeing him in newspapers and magazines. As she passed him she was fully aware he was different but she wasn't sure how.

Lucy flew the short distance to her home. A ranch that in almost every way looked as cliché as possible but that was the point. Wide open pastures lined with barb wire fencing, a faded red barn, gardens, and wildflowers. At the front of it, all was the house. A two-story house with faded yellow paint. There was a big neatly swept front porch with a swing as well as a balcony. In the backyard, there was a pool and inside there was a huge brick fireplace. Lucy was grateful she fed her horses earlier that day. She made her living giving riding lessons, swimming lessons and doing any type of work with children. Lucy hung her bow and quiver in her bedroom closet before changing into her night clothes and settling down with a book in hand.

"What was he thinking?" Lucy asked herself.

Meanwhile back in the forest Shaggy had run until he was at least five miles away from town. After making sure there was no wildlife to bother him Shaggy laid down on the mossy dying grass and propped his head up with a rock. What had come over him? Why? More importantly, why did he kiss her of all things? Shaggy wasn't sure what exactly had caused this strange behavior. As he lay looking up at the stars he thought about Lucy. For some reason, he didn't want to stop thinking about her. He replayed every detail of their encounter. He recalled how she wasn't scared, how she didn't even blink when he demanded answers. He remembered every little detail of what she looked like but why?

Shaggy soon fell asleep while still thinking of Lucy.

The next day when Shaggy woke up he was human again. The sun had just risen as Shaggy got to his feet. He ran the five miles back home rather quickly. Upon entering his house he found Scooby asleep on the rug in the living room with a half eaten box of Scooby snacks beside him. Shaggy reached down and gently shook Scooby until he woke up.

"Morning Shaggy how did last night go?" Scooby yawned.

"It was um different" Shaggy replied unsure of how to explain what happened.

"Different how?"

"There was a girl in the woods-"

"Little Red Riding Hood?" Scooby asked trying not to laugh.

"No, let me finish. You remember the girl from the store yesterday?"

"Yes"

"It was her"

"What did you do?"

"I-I chased her when I realized who she was b-but she was really fast and then she tripped and I caught up to her"

"Then what?"

"She's not human"

"What is she then?"

"A cupid"

"What?"

"I know but that's not the weird part"

"What is it?"

"I kissed her Scooby"

"You did what?"

"Kissed her"

"Why?"

"I don't know"

"We don't have to move again do we?"

"Of course not!"

"Do you have to work today?"

"No"

"Then what are e going to do today?"

"Find Lucy" Shaggy said with certainty and determination that surprised himself.

"Okay Shaggy" Scooby agreed curious.

So after Shaggy had cleared up and changed they climbed into his truck and went into town. It was a sunny September day. He saw kids walking to school, adults headed to work and the town slowly came to life. Where would Lucy be? After driving through town he and Scooby went to the park. He let Scooby run off to join his buddies and sat down on the bench to think about why he was doing this in the first place. He couldn't figure out the actual reasons for his actions. As he sat there thinking it hit him. Lucy was nearby. Her scent was almost overwhelming but Shaggy had to follow it.

Scooby looked back at the bench where Shaggy should've been but he wasn't. He was heading to the truck with a determined look on his face. Where was he headed? Scooby ran to catch him. He barely had time to jump into the truck before Shaggy had slammed the door and was headed towards the road.

"Shaggy where are we going?"

"Lucy" was Shaggy's only response.

They were soon on the tail of a bright red pickup truck.

"Lucy's inside " Shaggy explained seeing Scooby's confused look.

They followed Lucy to the library. After she'd went inside Scooby turned to Shaggy and said.

"This is borderline stalking Shaggy"

"I-I can't help It" Shaggy replied shaking slightly trying his best not to follow Lucy inside.

"You really can't can you?" Scooby asked concerned.

Shaggy could only shake his head in response.

"Come on then," Scooby said opening the door and leading Shaggy inside.

Shaggy wasted no time in finding Lucy. She was sitting in the back next to a large window reading a book. She looked up as soon as he saw her. Right now her eyes were green but they flashed pink most likely because of surprise. Shaggy dropped into the chair next to her and Scooby saw him relax.

"What do you with me?" Lucy said her voice barely a whisper.

"To talk" was Shaggy's response

"He can't help himself" Scooby explained.

"Fine but not here come on," Lucy said standing up and Shaggy followed her.

As Shaggy followed Lucy he studied her not wanting to forget a thing. She was tall but thin which probably also aided in her speed the night before. She wore a plain long sleeved plaid top, faded jeans and boots. Her hair was pulled up into a ponytail.

"Stop staring at me " she ordered without turning around.

"Where are we going?" Shaggy asked.

"Rising star ranch"