Chapter 1-Shaggy

It was a lovely evening, and I was enjoying the company of my best friend, Scooby Doo. We had just finished deciding that we were hungry and had stopped at the Malt Shop for a snack or two. As we pushed the double doors open, we noticed that the rest of the gang was enjoying their selves at our favorite table. Scooby and I sat down on the opposite side of Fred and Daphne.

"That's so cool, Velma." Said Daphne

"Where did ya get it?" asked Fred

I had no clue what they were talking about so I tried to enter the conversation.

"Hey guys, what ya...." I was cut off by Velma, answering the previous questions.

"Oh, It's a Computer, Fred. I was so excited when my parents gave it to me to help us solve our mysteries." She explained to everyone.

"That's not fair!" Fred protested

"I agree with you, Velma, I love to play with my Laptop!" Daph bragged

"Since when do you have a laptop?" exclaimed Fred

"Since Christmas Fred, Don't you remember? My parents gave it to me to keep me from hanging out with you guys." Daphne teased.

"Like, I didn't know your parents hated us Daph." I replied.

"Reah!" Scooby agreed

"Oh, they don't Shaggy. I was just saying that cause Fred was acting ignorant." She answered me.

"Ow, that hurts!" Fred said sarcastically as he hit his head with his hand.

There is a silence when the waiter comes by and asks what Scoob and I would like.

"What will ya have?" asked the waiter

"Like, how about four hamburgers, two large orders of fries, five orders of chicken wings, and two large drinks" I tell him "This is going to be one good snack!"

He leaves and we all hear a sudden "Jinkies." I turn to Velma, wondering if see found a clue, when I noticed that it wasn't she who said it. It was her computer talking to her as if it was alive! I had never heard a computer sound so human, like in my entire life.

"Jinkies, I've got mail!" Velma squealed with delight.

"How cool is that?" Fred said in amazement

"Like man, Did you like, personalize it Velm?" I asked unsure of myself.

She looked up from her computer and answered "Why, Yes Shaggy! You can make computers say anything these days." With that she turned her attention toward the computer screen.

"What does your e-mail sound like Daph?" asked Fred curious

Ignoring Fred, Daphne leaned toward Velma "What does your e-mail say Velma?"

"Hey! I asked you a question Red Head!" he said annoyed

"Like, guys calm down" I joked with them.

Velma looked up with enthusiasm "I just won a trip to Maine!" she looked so excited. "Dear Velma" she read "You have just won a free trip to Alvin Jr. Ski Resort located in Maine. You can bring up to five friends with you. We hope you enjoy your time with us. Congratulation Velma! We can't wait to see you. Sincerely, Alvin Jr."

"Wow! A Ski Resort!" Fred said now thrilled to be friends with Velma.

"What will I wear?" Shouted Fred and Daphne together in unison

"Who said you guys were going?" teased Velma

"Like man, who are ya gonna take Velma?" I asked unsure if I was going to be invited. Velma usually takes us, but maybe this time she would rather go with her family. Velma counts off on her fingers trying to decide on whom to take with her.

"Let's see." She started "Scooby and Shaggy of course, myself and hmm, maybe . . . Daphne...."

"What do you mean maybe?" Daph protested raising her eyebrow at Velma

"Maybe not..." she continued

"Hey! What about me?" Fred said unloved. The expression on his face looked like he had just lost his best friend.

"Oh, and I guess we can take Fred." Velma added reluctantly.

"But only if he behaves." Daph adds and looks at Velma for approval "Right Velma?"

"Exactly." She agrees.

"Like man, why are you guys always mean to Fred?" I asked.

"Reah, ralways rean ro Red!" adds Scooby.

Velma looks at me and Scoob, like we said something wrong. "We aren't always."

"Just, most the time." Daphne teased. Fred lowered his head and looked like he was about to cry. He quickly raised his head. "Well, I can see who my true friends are!" He held up his hand to me and Scoob to give us both high fives, but we left him hanging.

"Hey!" Fred said with a smile. With that the whole gang started laughing.