Return to Beauregard Mansion – A Scooby Doo Fanfiction…
A/N – Well, here is chapter seven! Wow; thanks so much for the review from the last chapter and for all the reading views! It means the world to me; because of you guys I keep updating this! Anyway; a bit continues to happen in this chapter. So; to not say so much; I hope you guys enjoy it! Sadly; I own nothing from Scooby Doo so enjoy!
Chapter 7
Searching for Clues Part 2
"What are you two doing?"
Shaggy and Scooby jumped in surprise at the sound of Daphne's voice. Turning; the two saw their other three friends walking up behind them. Not realizing it till now; Shaggy and Scooby had been standing in front of the doorway with the door wide opened and confused looks on their faces.
"Hu?" Shaggy questioned with confusion as he raised an eyebrow at Daphne.
"I asked; what are you two doing? – "Daphne asked with interest. "– You're both standing there spaced out with the door wide open." Daphne explained as Shaggy and Scooby eyed one another.
"– And Shaggy? – "Velma asked suddenly making them all turn to her. "– What happened to your shoulder?" Velma questioned with worry and concern as she walked up to him and began to look at it.
"Oh; like, that freaking Bat Skeleton attacked us again!" Shaggy exclaimed as he placed his hands above his head and wiggled his fingers. "He also almost made me his dinner." Shaggy finished.
"Hm…" Velma stated with thought as she looked at the scratched marks on Shaggy's skin and the torn cloth of his shirt. "– These scratches don't look like scratches." Velma explained as she eyed the cuts.
"What?" Fred asked with confusion. "What do you mean Velma? They look like normal scratches to me." Fred explained as he and Daphne came over to Velma and Shaggy to look as well.
"Look at the pattern on Shaggy's shoulder – "Velma explained as she pointed at the scratches. "– If this was a real creature; the scratches would be straight like any other normal scratch. But these ones aren't even scratches; they form something; a number to be exact. The number thirteen." Velma finished as everyone looked at one another in surprise and confusion.
"Okay; this mystery just keeps getting weirder and weirder." Daphne commented as she eyed the numbered scratch on Shaggy's shoulder. "What do you think that number could mean?" Daphne asked
"We're not sure yet; but I'm sure it's an important clue." Velma stated as everyone nodded in agreement. "Maybe what we need to do now; is go up town and talk to Rufus like we planned." Velma continued as she eyed everyone. "We need to get the case for the mansion started anyway. We have proof that Shaggy owns it; so, that shouldn't be hard. But then we need to figure out this Bat Skeleton thing and why it only seems to come around when Shaggy and Scooby are alone." Velma finished.
"Yeah; and maybe while we talk to Rufus we can try and look around his office for any clues." Fred stated with thought. "You know; see if he really has anything to do with this Bat Skeleton thingy." Fred finished as the others nodded in agreement.
"Sounds good – "Velma stated with a smile. "– And we can take the van; I bet it's fixed by now." Velma finished as she turned and started towards the path where the van had been.
"Come on; let's go!" Fred finished as he waved the rest of them to follow.
So; the five friends began to walk the two miles to reach their old Mystery Machine. Walking along the sunset nature; the gang stuck close together to make sure no one got lost on their way. After a while of walking; the gang finally made it to the area where their van had been left.
Once in sight, the gang smiled at one another as they saw their old van. Walking up to it, the gang began to look around for any sing of the mechanic. Oddly enough; the van itself was back together and it looked brand new. The tires were no longer flat and the muffler was back in place.
"Well gang; looks like the mechanic was here – "Fred stated with a smile as he walked around to the front of the car and saw something yellow sticking to the windshield. "– And our theory is proven." Fred stated with a smile. "– Now come on! Let's get to town and see if we can find Rufus ourselves and our pay for our van." Fred finished with a smile as he and the others began to climb into the van.
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It didn't take that long to get to town. Sure, they had to stop and ask a fellow passer for directions but once they arrived to the middle of town; the gang couldn't help but be pleased. Finding City Hall was easy since it was the only big building in the whole area outside of the plantations of course!
Parking the colored van outside of the building the gang all climbed out of the van and began to make their way inside City Hall. Upon entering; the gang was surprised with the decor of the building. Around them; stood isles of cubed desk with workers inside them. Beyond those workers were doors that led to other parts of the buildings. People were dressed sophistically and proper.
"Hello – "A women began suddenly as she spotted the gang. All five turned to her with interest. "– My name is Mary Saydew and I'm the office sectary! – "Mary explained with a smile. "– Can I help you fellows with something?" Mary asked with interest as she eyed the gang members oddly.
"Yeah; my name is Fred Joans and were looking for Rufus Locness." Fred explained as the women eyed him. "Do you know where we could find him?" Fred asked with interest.
"Yes; but Mr. Locness is not in and won't be back for a half-n-hour if you want you can wait." Mary explained with a sigh.
"Um; that's okay; we'll just move on then." Fred began as he crossed his arms. "Were also wondering if Lance Starlight was in? He told us to ask for him since he could help us with the old Beauregard Mansion." Fred explained as Mary looked at the group in shock.
"You're the Beauregard descendant I've been hearing about!?" Mary asked with amazement.
"Actually I'm the Beauregard descendant – "Shaggy explained as the women eyed him also. "– And these are my close personal friends." Shaggy continued as he gestured to the rest of the gang. "– And like, there trying to like, help me with the case." Shaggy finished as the women nodded.
"Alright, well Mr. Starlight is in and I can take you to him." Mary explained with a smile. "If you would just follow me." Mary began as they started to follow Mary.
However; as they started to follow Mary; Fred stopped and pulled Shaggy and Scooby to the side.
"Like, what's up Fred?" Shaggy asked with confusion.
"We need to get into Rufus's office and look for clues." Fred explained as Shaggy eyed him. "So; were going to split up." Fred began as Shaggy frowned at the thought. "I need you and Scooby to search out Rufus's office and find it. Once you find it, I need you to sneak in and look for clues." Fred explained with a smirk. "In the meanwhile; Daphne, Velma and I will keep Mary and Lance busy." Fred finished as Shaggy and Scooby eyed one another.
"Nooo way! – "Shaggy started as he shook his head and crossed his arms. Scooby followed suite. "– Not gonna happen; he already hates me enough and I really don't want to give him another reason to hate me even more." Shaggy finished as Scooby nodded in agreement. "Nooo way!" Shaggy finished.
"Hm – "Fred began in thought as he smirked at the two. He reached into his pant pocket and pulled something out. "– Would you guys do it for a Scooby Snack? – "Fred asked with hope.
Shaggy peeked his eye open along with Scooby and they eyed one another before shaking their heads
"-Would you do it for two Scooby Snacks?" Fred asked with hope as again as he held up four of them.
"Fine! – "Shaggy stated after breaking at the thought of two Scooby Snacks. Fred tossed to them to Shaggy and Scooby who both caught them and eat them instantly. "– But if we get caught; it's on your conscious." Shaggy finished after he eat his Scooby Snacks.
"I can oddly live with that." Fred pointed out as Shaggy and Scooby looked at him in shock and hurt. Fred dismissed the look. "Now; go on! Before Rufus gets back! – "Fred instructed suddenly. "– I'll catch up with the girls; just call me if you find anything." Fred finished as he began to walk away.
Shaggy and Scooby watched as Fred vanished from the scene to catch up with Daphne and Velma. Once Fred was out of ear shot; Shaggy frowned, crossed his arms and turned to Scooby.
"I don't know about you Scooby; but I'm really re-considering this whole "let's split up" thing." Shaggy explained as he uncrossed his arms and sighed.
"Reah! I rtta rive tim a riece of ry rind." Scooby commented as he frowned also.
"Well, maybe some other time – "Shaggy stated with thought. "– Come on Scoob; we need to find Rufus's office before he comes back. He could be back any minuet and we need to make this as quick as possible." Shaggy explained as Scooby nodded in understandment.
Just like that, the two took off and began to roam around the office looking for clues on which way lead to Rufus's office. After a while of looking around, Shaggy and Scooby had overheard someone talking about taking something to Rufus Locness's office. So; Shaggy and Scooby followed the man that had to deliver something to the office. Before they knew it; they found the office they needed…
"Come on; while no one is looking – "Shaggy muttered to Scooby after they watched the delivery boy vanish around the hallway.
Together; Shaggy and Scooby made their way towards the office and as soon as they were inside the office; Shaggy closed the door behind them. Turning from the door; Shaggy and Scooby began to eye the room with interest and wonder. Splitting up to different side of the room; Shaggy took the left while Scooby took the right. Just as they were about to start looking for clues; the door opened…
"Well, well, well – "Rufus stated as he stood in the doorway with a smug look on his face and his hands on his hips. "– Isn't this a surprise…" Rufus stated while glaring at Shaggy and Scooby.
All Shaggy and Scooby could do; was look at one another and gulp…
A/N - Well, there was chapter seven! What did you think? Good? Bad? Should I continue? Anyway; thanks so much for reading and please remember to review! I love to hear your thoughts! Friendly Criticism is welcomed :) Well, as of right now; I do not know when chapter seven will be up; I haven't written it yet like I normally try to do. Expect an update hopefully soon! I am not stopping this story it will be updated :) So; thanks again for reading I hope you enjoyed it and please remember to review! :)
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