Chapter 25 The Mystery of Johnny Bravo's Kidnapping
Daphne did her best to calm Velma down it didn't do much good because Velma broke down in tears fearing that she'll ever seen her boyfriend again. "Listen to me Velma we're going to find Johnny and bring whoever kidnapped him to justice that way you two love birds can be reunited" Daphne told Velma trying to motivate her and to get her to stop crying which actually worked. "Thanks Daphne. We've solved many mysteries together before and after the Evil Entity and I believe that we can do this" replied Velma. "Ok Velma can you tell us everything that happened because when you called us we barely understood you since you were freaking out" Freddy stated. "Well this is what happened Johnny asked me to meet him here for a romantic date because it's our three month anniversary. He planned this dinner which was wonderful and everything was going well. In fact he told me that he loves me and I said I love you back. We were so happy to finally confess our true feelings for each other. But out nowhere the lanterns Johnny set up went out and when I went to check on them for Johnny I heard him screaming and the next thing I know is there was a small group of people who took him away after one of them knocked my Johnny out. One of them warned me to stay away from him because he'll end up breaking my heart. After that they just disappeared and that was when I called you guys" Velma said which made her friends gasped. "Johnny said he loves you?! That is so sweet!" squealed Daphne. "I know but let's stay focus. A group of crazy people kidnapped my boyfriend!" Velma stated. "You're right I'm sorry" said Daphne.
"We need to look for clues that way we can solve this mystery" Freddy said as he and the rest of the gang searched for clues. Velma called Carl to let him know what happened and to ask him if there is anybody that might have it out for Johnny. "Well the only people that might have it out for Johnny is possibly every girl he either ever dated or hit on that thought of Johnny as a pig with no matters but that list is too long. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful" Carl said over the phone. "It's ok Carl. You did your best and we could use your help in finding Johnny" Velma told him. "You can count on me. Let me know what you need" Carl said before he and Velma hung up. "I found something!" Freddy shouted as he picked up the first clue. "What is it?" Shaggy asked. Velma took a look at it and said, "It looks like hair from a really hairy animal. I've never seen anything like this. I have to show this to Carl. Maybe he can help me figure out what it is." "Good idea Velma" Freddy said as they headed to Carl's dorm/lab for his help. "AH!" Daphne screamed as she tripped over something but was caught by Freddy who asked, "Are you ok?" "I'm fine. Thanks for catching me. I tripped over something as we were walking" Daphne pointed out. Scooby went to see what it was and came back with the object Daphne tripped over. "This looks like a horn" Daphne stated when she got a closer look.
"Carl are you in there?" Velma said as she knocked on his door. "Hi everyone what brings you here?" Carl said as he greeted them and let them in. "We found a lock of animal hair which I'm not familiar with. Do you think you can take a look at it for us?" Velma asked as she showed Carl one of the clues they found. "We also came across this horn" Daphne stated as she handed it over to Carl who then put some of the hair under a microscope. After a few minutes of studying the hair and looking through his books this is what he told the gang, "From the sample of hair that you brought to me I found out that it's some type of wolf but I'm not sure what kind. If there is a wild animal on campus then we need to notify Animal Control right away." "What about the horn I almost tripped over?" exclaimed Daphne. "This horn is either from a different animal or it's the kind that is used to blow into just like Vikings used to do" answered Carl. "Well gang this mystery is a real head scratcher but I believe we can do this" Freddy proclaimed. The next day as the gang made it through the day they noticed a poster for one of the clubs and it said, "Come join the sisterhood of strong women and together we can make a different in the world." "A club for women to talk about different issues and prove that we can do anything men can do but possibly better not interested only because I want to focus on my studies" Velma declared. "Same here" Daphne chimed in. "Do you think any of these girls might be a suspect in Johnny's kidnapping?" Shaggy asked. "Maybe but who knows" answered Freddy. "Maybe we should get somebody to go undercover and find out more but who? Neither Daphne or I have the time for clubs" Stated Velma. "If you want I'll ask my girlfriend Crystal and see if she can help us" Shaggy offered. "Good idea and hopefully she'll say yes to helping us out" Freddy said as Shaggy got his phone and called up Crystal. He told her about Johnny's kidnapping and a possibly that the new club that was just formed might have members as suspects. When Shaggy hung up he told the gang, "Crystal said she'll gladly help us out and is on her way to meet us right now." Crystal arrived a few minutes later and Freddy told her about the plan, "Ok Crystal here's what you're going to do. You're going to join the sisterhood of strong and independence women and see what it's all about. Maybe one of the girls might know something about Johnny's kidnapping or could possibly be the one that kidnapped him."
"Take this necklace that I installed a tiny video camera in. It will record everything that goes on while you're at the club and we'll be able to hear everything through my laptop or my phone depending on what I choose to use. Are you ready?" Velma asked as she handed the necklace to Crystal. "I'm totally ready especially if this will help find your boyfriend" answered Crystal. Velma instructed Crystal on how to turn it on which is by the button on the back of the flower pendant on the necklace. "When did you have the time to make that tiny camera?" Daphne asked. "When I'm upset I invent things so I made it last night" answered Velma. Crystal headed to where the sisterhood of strong and independence women were meeting. "Hello everyone I'm Fiona leader of the sisterhood of strong and independence women. I see we have some new members who I welcome to our club. I hope you'll like it here and consider us like sisters" said Fiona. While Fiona was talking Crystal was recording the meeting which was mostly about how they were going to raise money for charity and how they can make a different in the world. Just like the gang of the gang who was watching through Velma's laptop nothing useful came along that was going to help them solve this mystery until Fiona ended the meeting out of nowhere when she saw the sun was setting. "I have to do something important. See you next week" Fiona said as she left the room.
When Fiona left Crystal followed her while the camera was still recording. The gang followed Crystal as well to see where Fiona was going which was to the top of a hill at the campus park. Apparently Fiona looked at the full moon with just determination and even though Crystal was far enough for Fiona not to spot her She along with the rest of the gang came a moment later and all of them heard the same thing the sound of something or someone howling at the moon. They all gasped in shock because everyone thought, "Who or what is howling at the moon?" Then Velma had a thought. She recalled this one time Johnny told her about the many women he ever dated or hit on which resulted in him getting slapped in the face or his lights punched out. "I wonder if Fiona is somebody that Johnny dated in the past?" Velma thought to herself. All of a sudden a wild animal came out of nowhere and started growling. "RUN!" Scooby and Shaggy shouted as every began running away. The wild animal that spotted the gang and Crystal ran after them until the gang was nowhere to be found. "Like that was close" Shaggy pointed out. "You said it" Freddy said as he and everyone else was trying to catch their breath. "What do we do now? Whatever that creature was isn't going to give up until it catches us" said Daphne. "Simple we're just going to have to sneak back to campus by sticking together and maybe look for more clues where the meeting took place" Velma said as she and everyone else were able to get back without running into whatever that animal was that chased them. Freddy took out a lock picking kit he had in his back pocket and was able to pick open the door. After they were able to get in Freddy said, "Look for any clues that may help us." Everyone looked through draws and cabinets but didn't find a thing. "Jinkies!" Velma exclaimed when she found something that shocked her. "What is it Velma?" Daphne asked. "I found this file and it's about me and Johnny. It has all of these photos of us and there is this note that said, we will set this girl free from heart break" answered Velma as everyone took a look at the file. "We have to take this file with us. This could help us find my boyfriend and maybe the people responsible for his kidnapping."
"What's that sticking out of the folder?" Scooby pointed out. Velma pulled out a piece of paper and said, "It's a map to a secret location. Let's follow it and see where it goes." Everyone followed the map which led them to a house. The door was opened so they went inside. "Quick hide" Freddy whispered as the lights turned on. A few girls were coming from the basement that Crystal recognized. "I know those girls. They were at the meeting as well" Crystal said. "What are they up to?" asked Daphne. "I don't know but the only way to find out is to lure who or whatever kidnapped Johnny into a trap" answered Freddy. "Like how are you going to lure who or whatever into one of your latest traps?" Shaggy asked. "You and Scooby Doo are going to be bait since you two can run the fastest" answered Freddy.
Author's Note: The gang is becoming one step closer into solving this mystery. I bet any of you who are reading this are wondering who did it? Well you're going to have to wait until my next update so stay tune.