Old Friends and Forgotten Memories
Disclaimer: Do I really even need one of these? Oh alright... *clears throat* it's time to play the all American game Name That Disclaimer! *announcer guy comes in* For the first question who does Scooby Doo belong too?
Is it a. me b. Hannah ad Barbara or c. the people reading this... the correct answer is me of course! *notices glares from the audience and realizes it is entirely composed of lawyers*
I mean... um... Hannah and Barbara of course... really...I swear it... oh stop looking at me!!!! *runs away with a stampede of lawyers behind him*... anyways forgive the little psychotic episode and enjoy the fanfic *chases after the mob yelling hey give him back...he's mine!*
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Sunrise sunset,
Sunrise sunset,
Swiftly flow the days,
Seedlings turn over night to sun flowers,
Blossoming even as we gaze,
Sunrise sunset,
Sunrise sunset,
Swiftly fly the years,
One season following another,
Laden with happiness and tears.
- Sunrise, Sunset Fiddler on the Roof Zero Mostel
Chapter 3: The Rising of Yesteryear
Scooby and Shaggy trudged warily through the woods without making a sound. Each were too terrified to speak but that didn't matter, each knew the other's thoughts and for once they weren't about food (well most of them anyways). They were on their friends.
Were they alright? If I had known what we would be facing I would never have come. Shaggy stopped that train of thought right there and mused it over, finally deciding it wasn't true.
Vincent wasn't exactly as nice as Santa Claus but he had looked after them well enough. Been there at least and I mean how friendly can you get being cooped up in a stuffy castle all day?
I wonder what he's hiding. His suspicions had been conformed; these monsters wanted him for something and for once he didn't believe it was the Chest of Demons alone.
Like maybe it has something to do with that other thing, what did Sydney call it? The Jewel of... something. The Jewel of Forbidden Oaths, that's it! Shaggy shivered slightly as he considered the true meaning of that name.
Just then Scooby whined softly next to him. Like, cool it buddy they'll hear you, he hissed but Scooby didn't appear to be listening. He was watching the bushes in front of him intently.
Scooby what's up? Scooby didn't respond just waited. About a minute later the bushes started to rattle. Th... there's... sssom... something ...in.. th... there. Shaggy gasped and took one step back.
Unfortunately fear caused him to stumble on a rock and fall back. Scooby was just paralyzed with fear and looked about ready to faint before actually reacting.
Yet as luck would have it only Velma stepped out into the open. Jinkies am I glad to see you, she said as she rushed over to try to give Shaggy a hug but he just scooted away as fast as he could. St..st..st...stay where you are! he shouted and looked around frantically for anything to use as a weapon just in case.
But... Shaggy? How do I know you aren't a demon disguised as Velma! He tried to get up but went white as soon as he put pressure on his left ankle... it was either sprained or broken but he couldn't tell which.
One thing's for sure he couldn't run away; his mind raced for a way out as he grabbed an extra sharp stick and brandished it at her menacingly.
Velma looked extremely confused at this, I...I don't... I mean... how can I prove... Shaggy what do you want me to do? she sounded desperate. He looked at her hard, then his eyes seemed to soften for a moment before becoming worried and considering once more.
I don't know... I mean how could I? he hesitated while Velma bit her lip in concern finally noticing the pain his leg was giving him. he called out finally making the dog jump with a Quit clowning around man and tell me if it's really Velma... dogs can tell this sort of thing ya know.
Scooby let out a faint whimper as he slowly complied. Just getting near enough to catch her scent his face brightened as a whiff of it came his way. he exclaimed and proceeded to wash her face, knocking her glasses askew.
Shaggy breathed a quick sigh of relief before hurriedly sitting back down in pain. Velma was by his side in an instant she moaned as she examined his leg. Hey Velm I'm so sorry... she told him shortly as she continued to examine his leg... she reached down and touched it lightly.
came the muffled reply as Shaggy tried his best not to disturb her. At last she sighed we had better splint this. In the end the best they could do was use two sticks and a piece of clothe.
In order to move any where Shaggy had to lean on Velma and Scooby for support and could only go so far. Finally a few hours before night fall they found a cave that seemed suitable enough to settle down and spend the night in.
Velma used the few branches Scooby and her had collected to expertly start a fire. They all looked gray and exhausted. Jinkies I'm freezing! She spared a look for the two sitting in the other corner and saw their drawn faces.
Come on you two don't look so depressed. We'll find the rest of the gang and beat these guys for sure. We're a team! The attempt was futile. The most she got out of them was a soft sigh from Scooby and a small smile from Shaggy as he scratched behind the dog's ears.
Neither said anything though so she went back to contemplating her thoughts. Why hadn't the demons attacked yet? Something was very wrong. They had been prone all day and yet nothing had even made a sound or attempt. So far...
Her thoughts were promptly put aside for awhile as she felt an arm go around her shoulders. It's okay Velma we'll get through this, Shaggy whispered as he whipped away wetness from her check that she hadn't even known was there.
Oh no you won't, a voice cackled softly. They all held their breathes and Shaggy held Velma as tightly as he could. That voice sounded all too familiar.
Suddenly two figures stepped into the firelight... both evil looking and both cat creatures. With fangs and claws closing in on them they could only remember the names that had given them nightmares for months and will continue to do so for years to come.
Even though they had been 7 years dead, both Simone and Lena looked very much alive right now... and hungry. Zzz... ZOINKS!
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Ack... I wasn't going to post this yet! I'm so sorry this is so short but let's face facts... I'm not a computer genius. *gasps from crowd* I know I know... shameful but true. I typed the rest of this chapter at my dad's house and tried to send it back via e-mail... guess what happened.
So here I am with only half a chapter but I just had to let everyone know I was alive so I posted. Okay enough excuses... what's done is done.
If you're nice and review I'll make the next chapter extra long with Daphne and Fred finally catching up to the ghouls... who knows? Also I want opinions as to whether I should get Shaggy and Velma together. What do you think?
Well review and I'll get to work. Oh and since this chapter is so short I'll only ask for 2-3 reviews at the least. Coming soon The Pit of Despair and the Honor Cry Ohhh... see ya soon!