"Christina! Please, you have to listen to me! Snap out of it!"

"Snap out of what? I've never felt better," Christina asked cruelly as she pinned him to the wall, "This won't hurt. Now, stay still and enjoy it," she laughed

Shaggy screamed as her fangs sank into his neck

…...

A few weeks earlier.

"Is this how you like, usually pack?"

Christina stood in the closet tossing an assortment of clothes into her trunk without a second glance. She'd been at this for hours, packing clothes, boxing up her art supplies checking and them promptly rechecking to see if she had missed anything. Now that Shaggy had arrived, however, she rushed from her closet to embrace him. Shaggy greeted her with a kiss before pulling her from the closet doors to her bed where a large box wrapped in shiny purple paper sat. oddly enough there were several holes poked in the lid. Before she could ask about them Shaggy presented the box to her with a smile.

Christina opened the lid in time for a golden retriever puppy to jump out and lick her.

"Surprise," Shaggy grinned.

"Oh, Shaggy! Where did you ever find her?"

"Like, I have a friend who breeds retrievers. I also noticed the very large collections of stuffed dogs in your closet-"

"You saw them?!"

"Yep. Where did you get so many?"

"They were gifts when I was in the hospital,"

…...

Her hospital room was rather large but it was also cold and bare. She had heard the nurses whisper, fearful of her condition. It was known that Queen zombies were unable to turn fellow monsters but it seemed she was the exception at least somewhat. Moanica's toxic touch hadn't drained the life out of her it'd had infected her like the worst of cancers. Thus, she was kept away, out of sight of the other patients. She'd been in a sort of coma when she had first arrived. Waking up tethered to so many machines had been terrifying. Christina could barely recall what had occurred to have landed her in the hospital in the first place. But once it came back to her she cried looking down at her body to see it streaked with gray.

Worse yet, she couldn't move her legs.

Unable to move without a wheelchair and forbidden from leaving her room Christina was slowly growing depressed, angry, bitter. But the truth was beneath it all she was confused and hurting. She shouldn't have let Moanica in like she had. She should have shut her out and kept her at arm's length but she hadn't and now, now she was paying for it. Trapped in isolation with nothing to cheer her up.

Then one day she woke up to find a stuffed Dalmatian beside her. A purple ribbon tied around its neck held a note.

Miss you-M

Molly had been by when she was passed out from her medications.

Christina picked gingerly picked up the plush and held it to her cheek. It was so soft and cheerful looking and for the first time since she was in the hospital, she smiled.

Soon, it became normal for those who visited her to bring her a dog for her growing collection. When Christina was discharged months later she had at least three whole boxes full of plush dogs.

…...

"What are you going to name her?" Shaggy asked.

"Jenny," Christina laughed as the excited pup licked her fingers, "Thank you, Shaggy,"

"You're welcome, Christina. Now, how about dinner and a movie?"

"I'm game,"'

The next day, Shaggy returned to help Christina load her car for the drive to Grimwoods.

"Like, I'll be there to visit. Every weekend,"

"Promise?"

"Promise. You are going to be like, the best teacher they've like, ever had,"

"I think you need to meet my competition,"

"Competition?"

Christina shoved a mirror in his face with a giggle, "Say hello to the most legendary teacher ever,"

Shaggy laughed grabbing the mirror from Christina and turning it around, "Like, say hello to the best teacher ever,"

The two laughed until they couldn't breathe. All too soon Christina had to leave if she wanted to make it to the school before night fell. She hugged her aunt, uncle and, Draculaura goodbye promising to text, call, and video chat before kissing Shaggy goodbye getting into her car and driving off.

For such a young dog Jenny remained perfectly calm the entire ride. Curled up in the passenger seat snoozing away while Christina drove closer to Grimwoods. Toward old memories and new ones waiting to be made.

…...

"Don't cry, Christina. Miss Grimwood vill take good care of you," Dracula said as he attempted to console his sobbing niece.

"But I don't wanna go!" Christina protested, "I wanna go home!"

The building they stood in was strange. It was new which meant it was to be feared. Christina was very confused. Why was her Uncle doing this? Why was he leaving her here? She didn't want to be left here! Still no matter how she protested her uncle carried her to her new, very empty room and sat her down on the bed.

"Don't go! Don't go!"

"I have to Christina," Dracula sighed.

"No!" Christina wailed, grabbing and clinging to her uncle's cape as he turned to leave.

"Christina, Sweetheart-"

"Don't leave,"

Dracula sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. Christina had never been anywhere by herself, never even played outside alone. He slowly pried the cape out of her hands, bending down to her eye level.

"You're going to be fine. I love you, Christina,"

"Take me home!"

"You have to go to school," Dracula gently replied, "I'll be back on Halloween. Promise,"

Christina watched him go with tear-filled eyes. Rushing to her window to see the car slowly disappear around the bend. Seeing her uncle leave made her cry even harder.

"C-Come back! I don't wanna stay here!" she wailed, "P-please come back!"

But her uncle did not come back and Christina fell asleep sobbing on the floor. When she woke up she was so frightened she burst into tears again, the sudden downpour outside matched her mood as she endlessly wailed. Cried and cried for her Aunt Vana and Uncle Dracula. Eventually, he could cry no more and just sat sniffling at the window watching the rain.

"Hi there", a friendly voice greeted from the door. Christina turned to see a blonde, caramel-furred werewolf wearing glasses there. With her was a pink gorgon girl and a pretty mummy with gold-streaked, Nile-blue hair. "Welcome to Grimwood's. I'm Clawdia Wolf. These are my friends Viperine and Nefera. May we come in?"

Christina nodded slowly, warily, she didn't do so well around strangers. She pulled her jacket tightly around her shoulders fearful that they would see. She always wore the jacket when not inside the castle. She didn't know why it just made her feel safe. The three young girls came in and sat around her, Clawdia handing her a tissue as she did so.

"What's your name?" Viperine asked.

"Christina,"

"That's a pretty name," Clawdia smiled, "How about we help you unpack and then we can play a game?"

"Okay," Christina nodded.

Miss Grimwood stood at the door, a smile on her face. She knew Clawdia would be the one to make Christina feel welcome. Pleased that her newest student wasn't upset any longer she left to start dinner.

…...

Upon her arrival at Grimwoods Christina found Sibella waiting for her at the gate. No sooner had Christina stepped out of the car did she get crushed in a hug by her very excited cousin. Christina happily returned the gesture before retrieving the still sleeping Jenny out of the car and following her cousin inside where she was once again crushed by very excited girls. Tannis and Winnie especially who pulled her down the hall to her new room which was, in fact, her room from her school days

"SURPRISE!" Winnie excitedly cried pushing open the door to reveal the room had been redone and was now painted the lightest shade of purple.

"Aww, thanks girls," Christina said looking around her new room.

The four-poster bed stood in the center of the room with purple bedding that matched the walls. There was a tall bookshelf to the left and a wardrobe to the right. An empty desk stood next to the door just waiting to be covered in her artwork. Not far from that was a plush armchair with a book already there.

"Girls, why don't you help Christina unload her car then you can show her everything," Miss Grimwood suggested as she ambled down the hall toward them, matches at her heels as always, "Welcome back Christina." she greeted with a smile, "I'm so glad you'll be teaching here,"

"I wouldn't have it any other way," Christina grinned

After the boxes had been brought inside and stacked in Christina's room, Winnie, Tannis and the other girls brought Christina to her new classroom. It was a big classroom with large windows on each side. As Christina unpacked her classroom she had to laugh considering she had a constant trail of shadows. When she was finally all set up she returned to her room to find Jenny sleeping on her pillow. Tannis climbed into her lap as she sat on the bed.

"You painted that?" Tannis asked staring at the portrait above Christina's bed.

"Yes, I did,"

"Tell us the story,"

"Well..."

…...

Meanwhile hidden deep within the Barren Bog, Revolta stood watching. For years she had been rebuilding her power. Ever since that coach and his meddling mutts had interfered with her plans. Now, now, Christina had returned but she was no threat. In fact, she may have been exactly what Revolta needed all she needed to do was unlock Christina's inner darkness. What fun it would be to corrupt and control such a powerful fae. The granddaughter of the Dark Fae Queen herself.

But how would she do it?

…...

Christina settled into life at school pretty quickly after her first day. Her classes were interesting and she had friends to play with. Every day was a new adventure as they explored the school and the grounds surrounding it. On one bright day, Christina sat playing in the garden. There was a small patch where Miss Grimwood let her grow flowers. When not inside she could be found there.

Today, when Christina went to play in her garden she found something odd. A rather large green potato. Very odd indeed but the young girl paid it no mind as she sat among the flowers setting up a tea party for her, her friends and, teddy. Behind her, the potato moved. Opening a single red eye as it rose from the ground, it's long vines reaching out and seizing the girl, gagging her before pulling her underground with him.

When Clawdia, Viperine and, Nefera arrived for the tea party Christina was nowhere to be seen.

They raced to find Miss Grimwood worried that something awful had happened to Christina.

Christina meanwhile, was having a panic attack the potato monster dropped her on a stone floor.

"Creeper! You dolt I told you to be gentle,"

Christina whimpered as the strange four-armed woman pulled her to her feet.

"Don't be frightened young one. I want to help you,"

"Help me?"

"Help you learn magic,"

…...

Christina was woken up by slobbery dog kisses. After pushing the excited pup off of her she climbed out of bed and got ready for the day. Choosing a bright purple top with black butterflies and a pair of jeans. Tying up her hair and sliding into a pair of sandals she marched to breakfast with a smile on her face. When she entered the dining room she found the girls waiting for her.

"Morning Ladies,"

"Good morning, Christina," the girls chorused as Christina took her seat.

"What are we going to learn today?" Sibella asked excitedly.

"You'll see, Bella. You'll see," Christina grinned.

…...

"Definitions! I thought this was going to be exciting!" Winnie cried as they entered Christina's classroom a few hours later.

"Do you know the difference between an empath and a telepath?"

"No,"

"Do you know the difference between Pyrokinesis and Cryokinesis?"

"No,"

Christina smirked, "Take your seats, ladies. I promise this will be fun,"

"How?"

Christina didn't respond instead, shutting the drapes as she used her wand to cast projections on the chalkboard.

"Who's this, girls?"

"Elsa," Tannis, Winnie and, Webigail, Gil's younger sister piped.

"And what does she control?"

"Ice and snow!"

"That is Cryokinesis," Christina explained as the definition appeared on the board for the girls to copy, "Can anyone tell me what it might be used for?"

"Building a snowman," Phantasma giggled.

Christina rolled her eyes but smiled nonetheless, "You can create an ice wall to repel enemies. A blizzard to blind them-"

"Should we be writing this down?" Elsa asked.

"It would be preferred."

Once everyone had written it down they moved on. It was as she was explaining Telepathy that her phone buzzed. She dismissed it and attempted to continue her lesson only her phone to buzz again and again and again. Eventually, Christina grew tired of it and yanked her phone out of her pocket.

"Norville Rogers what-vampires? Chasing you? Weaknesses? You're a flipping monster expert! You want me to vanquish them? No, Shaggy-yes, I love you-No, I won't, Okay, fine" Christina sighed she excused herself before disappearing and reappearing holding a shaking Shaggy and Scooby.

"COACH!"

"like, hey girls," Shaggy greeted before being dropped to the floor by Christina.

"I hope you told the gang where you were headed,"

"we did," Shaggy sheepishly replied, "Can we stay for a while?"

"Go ask Miss Grimwood now, OUT"

The duo ran leaving Christina to teach her class.

"Now, where were we?"

…...

"But Miss Grimwood teaches me magic," Christina replied confusedly.

"But I can teach you better, more powerful magic-"

"Stay away from her Revolta!" Miss Grimwood ordered blasting down the door.

"Eliza Grimwood to what do I owe the pleasure?" Revolta mocked.

"Get away from her!"

"Make me," Revolta cackled as she trapped Christina in a massive spiderweb

The more Christina struggled the tighter her binds became. Her blood was boiling, her skin was smoking. Never in her young life had Christina felt this way. Hotter and hotter mounting as she watched the stand-off before her until the web exploded. Christina ran hiding behind Miss Grimwood. She feared the witch before her. She would grow out of this fear of course but at that moment she trembled, hiding her face in Miss Grimwood's dress. She screwed her eyes shut as tears slipped down her cheeks. She wasn't sure what Miss Grimwood did to Revolta but it resulted in the four-armed witch vowing her revenge. When Christina opened her eyes she found herself back in the school building. Clawdia, Viperine, and Nefera rushed to hug her

"Are you okay, Christina?"

Christina whimpered in response.

"Girls, why don't you carve some jack-o-lanterns for our Halloween party?"

"What do you say, Christina? You wanna carve pumpkins?" Viperine asked.

"Yeah,"

The girls hurried out to the pumpkin patch and went on a hunt for the biggest, roundest pumpkins they could find. Christina couldn't lift hers so she and Nefera resorted to rolling it across the ground.

"Look I found a baby lizard!" Clawdia excitedly announced.

"I don't think that's a lizard," Christina laughed.

"What is he then?"

"A tiny dragon,"

"I thought dragons were bigger?"

"I have a book about dragons. They come in all different sizes. Small ones are hard to find though,"

"Let's take him to Miss Grimwood she'll know what to do,"

"Lead the way,"

…...

"I'm beat," Christina sighed, face-planting on the bed after the school day ended.

A classroom full of girls who didn't know the basis of magic and it was up to Christina to teach them. Near the end of the day, Miss Grimwood suggested she take over the art class as well as co-teach English and History. While Christina was more than happy to help Miss Grimwood teach the girls they were an excitable bunch and they didn't do well sitting still. As soon as classes were dismissed for the day the girls raced outside to play a game of volleyball and Christina had taken this chance to retreat to her room locking the door behind her. Sitting up she fished her diary out of her nightstand drawer putting pen to paper she began to write.

Today was my first day as a teacher and I have a long ways to go. The girls were less than thrilled to be copying definitions but if I'm to teach them anything they need to know the basics. About halfway through class Shaggy called me on the verge of a breakdown. Apparently, they were running from vampires and he asked if I knew of any weaknesses. I kindly reminded him that he was a monster expert to which he replied his heart was beating too fast for him to think. Then he wanted to know if I would vanquish the vampires. I said no of course. Then he asked if I could rescue him and Scooby. I did so I could get back teaching the class.

He'll be staying for a few days now.

I think he just missed me, to be honest even though I saw him yesterday.

Oh well, I'm not complaining. I adore Shaggy.

I just wish he hadn't interrupted the class is all.

-Christina.

Tossing her journal to the side, Christina fell back on her bed and let the tiredness consume her.

…...

"He's a teacup dragon," Miss Grimwood declared after looking over the dragon.

"What do we do with him?" Nefera asked as the trio crowded around the dragon watching him sleep on a pillow.

"We take care of him,"

"But what will we call him?" Christina asked.

"How about...Matches," Clawdia suggested.

"Good idea,"

"He won't wake up for a while girls. Go and carve your pumpkins,"

"Yes, ma'am,"

The three girls went to the table where their chosen pumpkins sat with a pile of pumpkin guts in the center. After drawing out what they wished to carve the trio set to work. Clawdia carved a surprised face, Viperine a mean one, and Nefera a winking face. Christina didn't carve a face she carved a butterfly. After their pumpkins were carved they made other decorations for the impending party. Orange and black paper chains, colored pictures of ghosts and skeletons, different things. When the sun started to set the guests began to arrive.

Christina was over the moon to see her uncle as she excitedly barreled toward him. He caught her lifting her into the air before giving her a tight hug.

"Guess what we found a dragon!"

"You did?" he asked.

"Yep,"

"Dracula, may I speak with you?"

"Of course Miss Grimwood. Wait here, Christina," Dracula ordered gently as he put her down.

"Okay,"

I hope I'm not in trouble.

…...

Revolta couldn't help but laugh in wicked delight. She had devised a plan so cunning so wicked, so evil her name would go down in history and very soon she'd have an army at her command. For now, she needed to gather the supplies and prepare.

"Oh dear Christina soon I will snuff out your light and you'll be consumed by the darkness within yourself,"