Well, here we go again! Chapter 4! I never thought I would have so many reviews on one story! It's never happened before! I guess Sailor Moon fans are just stuck up and don't like to review...huh...but you guys...you all are great! Love you alls, and keep reviewing! I'm dedicating this chapter to all of you who have reviewd!!!

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"Oh, my God! What in the world do they think they're doing? DATING! It's bad enough to have to KNOW Red, but to date him?" Daphne rambled and raved as Fred vainly tried to clamp a hand over her mouth, being fearful of confrontation with his old rival.

"Daph, be quiet! I don't want them to see us! God, no! Don't you remember how Red used to torment me in grade school?" Fred's eyes looked worried when Daphne turned to glance at him.

She sighed. "You're right...but Fred, can you BELIEVE her? I thought she had better taste than THAT! Gods, Patrick must have screwed her mind when he dumped her. She can do SO much better than Red! He's SO NOT in her league!"

"Daph's right on that one. She can do a lot better than Red." Shaggy said quietly from behind them.

Daphne heard the faint jealousy in his voice and twisted her head to the side to glance back at him. His face was a light pink color and his eyes were reverted to the ground. Scooby was sitting at his feet, revolving the box that contained his doggy treat dispenser, checking it for any sign of breakage.

She grinned slightly, but said nothing. Looking ahead at the couple that was walking into a candy store, she sighed. "I don't want to see Red anymore than you two do, so we'll leave Velma alone for now." She spun on her heels and swooped her bags up. "But let's get home fast. That way, when she comes in, we'll be there to spring on her. I'm going to have a talk with our little mystery genius."

They gang piled into headquarters a few minutes later. Scooby ran in, carrying his present in a bag. The brown and black-spotted dog barked at Shaggy until the man agreed to help his friend put together the machine, leaving Daphne and Fred to sit alone on a couch.

Fred was rubbing his chin thoughtfully, thinking of his childhood. Daphne could tell that he disapproved of Red even more than SHE did. The redheaded girl sat thinking, pondering the reason for Velma's actions. It was VERY unlike Velma to date a man like Red. He was so different from her that it was frightening. He was incredibly stupid, while Velma was a downright genius. He was rude and obnoxious, while Velma was polite, kind, and sincere. He was loud while Velma was quiet and shy. Daphne sighed and leaned her head back. She remembered when SHE had dated Red back in high school, before she and Fred had gotten together. Red was a very popular boy, and a huge jock. Daphne had only gone on one date with him before realizing that he was incredibly wrong for her. He was very angry when she had refused him for a second date, and had nearly hit her. She shuddered with the memory. 'I don't like this...' She thought. 'I don't like this at ALL. If he hurts Velma...I'll...I'll KILL HIM!'

The teens heard a key turning in the door, and saw Velma walk in, looking tired. She was rubbing her eyes groggily and yawning. She noticed that they were all staring at her, and blushed. "Um...hey, guys!"

"Hey, my ass! WE SAW YOU! What in hell do you think you're doing, dating Red Herring? Much less, without telling us?"

Now...you're thinking that Daphne said that, right? WRONG. Guess again. No, not Fred. It was Shaggy.

The brunette's jaw dropped, as did the other occupants in the room. "I, well...Shaggy, I never knew you had a problem with me dating someone..." She stammered, her brown eyes fixated on the floor.

Shaggy blushed, realizing all that he had said. "Yeah, well...um...I'm...like, going to go to bed! See you all tomorrow! C'mon, Scoob! To the Mystery Machine!" Like a bullet being shot out of a gun, the tall boy sprinted out the door, Scooby running out behind him.

"Shaggy! Wait! Where are you going?! You live here..." Daphne said, shaking her head.

"Well, he...must have gotten...embarrassed...he'll be back, though. Now, on to other situations..." Fred propped himself on the back of the couch and folded his arms. "See that chair, Velma? Have a seat." He pointed to a stool at the snack bar.

"O...K..." She followed his orders and sat, straightening her red skirt.

"Velma...why did you go on a date with Red? You can do so much better than him! And, like Shaggy said, why didn't you tell us? I mean, Fred and Shaggy knew that you were going on a date, but had no clue as to whom it was you were dating, but I didn't know at all! Why?" Daphne sat on the stool next to Velma.

Casting her eyes down, Velma slowly spoke, fidgeting with eher glasses. "I'm sorry, Daphne. I really am. I just...didn't think you'd approve, and I was right. You care so much about who I date...and well; I wanted to go out with Red. Not because it was Red, but because I just needed to get out...and get away...you understand, don't you? Ever since Patrick and I broke up, I've been feeling dejected and depressed. You're right, I can do better than Red, but I even told him that we were just going mainly as friends..."

"But how can you even be friends with him?" Fred muttered, plopping down on the sofa, his arms still crossed unhappily.

Velma's eyes reverted and looked sternly at him. "You listen here, Fred Jones. I can be a friend with whomever I please, and you have no say so in it. You aren't the boss of me, even though you try to act like it sometimes. I'm sick of you all walking all over me! I have rights as a human, too! Just because I'm shy doesn't mean I want people to rule my life, you know. Good night, you two. I'm tired and going to bed! If Shaggy decides to back, tell him I said good night." She jumped off the stool angrily and stormed down the hall, slamming the door to her bedroom.

Fred and Daphne both blinked and looked at each other. They shrugged.

You tell 'em, Velma! I like Velma. She's a cool character. I should've named this story something after her, but, oh, well, I'll go back later and rename it. Anyone have any suggestions? Let me know! Anyways, thanks for reading and remember to review! Buh-bye!

Luv you all and God Bless!

LunaScoobyGurl