A/N: You'll probably notice that some of the events are being mixed up just because I'm writing it in a certain way so it will flow how I want it to. I have a rough idea of every chapter but I'm just kind of going with the flow of where my mind takes me. Of course I had to get a lot of Fraphne in this story and I've always liked the fanfics where Daphne ends up pregnant so I had to throw it in… enjoy the chapter.
The guys returned from having breakfast and agreed to go and check the camera footage as a starting point. Velma sat on the only chair, in front of all the monitors. "Right there!" Fred exclaimed as on one of the screens, the frog creature appeared. Velma clicked on the image and brought it full screen. They watched in anticipation. All of a sudden, the frog creature came face to face with someone in a dark robe. "Like the frog creature isn't working alone!" Shaggy exclaimed.
"Hang on a minute, look." Daphne started. The gang watched on. "The hooded person looks like they're in control of the creature!"
"Hey I bet if you pause when the head turns and zoom in, we might be able to see who the person is!" Fred suggested excitedly at the thought of solving the mystery so quickly. Velma clicked a few times and slowly the image was becoming more visible.
All of a sudden, the monitor blew up and caused blank screens across the whole system. "Ruh roh. Rhis monster ris rinside the computer!" Scooby said, cowering in fear behind Shaggy.
"No Scooby, that's all my fault!" Velma cried looking down at her spilled green tea. She looked upset at the thought of hindering the investigation. "Don't worry Velms, I'm sure we'll find way more evidence that will lead us closer!" Shaggy encouraged, because he wanted to make her feel better and also he hoped she would realise his interest in her. "Thanks Shaggy but I think I'll be more help if I do my own research so I can't ruin anything else." The gang tried to plead with Velma to stay, and that they weren't mad but she seemed so down about it they didn't want to pressure her.
The four of them decided to go and check out Elmer Uggins and see if he had any information for them. As he was the lighthouse keeper, they had to return to the very beach that Shaggy and Velma had been at the previous day. As they were making their way across the beach Fred abruptly stopped and put his arms out to stop everyone. "What is it Freddie?" Daphne asked, holding onto him. "Look!" He pointed towards a cave where the frog creature was digging in the sand. "Let's get him!" Before anyone could take in what was happening, Fred had charged right at the monster. His bravery was one of the many things she loved about him, but Daphne couldn't believe how quickly he had lunged at the creature. The others rushed over to where Fred had tackled down the frog creature. Shaggy pulled his head, to reveal it was a mask and they found none other than Elmer Uggins inside! "What?" Shaggy questioned.
Later, inside the Mr Uggins' home he was explaining to the gang why exactly he was dressed as the creature. "I just wanted to make a quick buck, but I assure you that was not me who attacked the country club last night! My costume is no where near as realistic as that one." After some persuading, the gang had finally believed him. That was, only after they agreed to believe him if he told them all the information he had about the frog creature and the creepy cloaked figure. "It all started at the very beginning of the town." Mr Uggins began, sitting down with his coffee at the table surrounded by the four members of Mystery Inc, each wishing Velma was here to hear everything. "when the first settlers arrived in these parts, they were confronted by an old woman who was said to have lived in a cave by the lake. Her name was Wanda Grubwort. She claimed all of the land around the tale. If the settlers didn't turn back, they would pay the price." Scooby shuddered underneath the table, spilling some of Uggins' coffee. "Interesting." Fred commented, waiting for him to continue. "The early pioneers didn't turn away so easily. They ignored her warning but Wanda Grubwort didn't forget and one day she fulfilled her dark oath. She used her magic staff to cast a spell on an innocent creature of the lake and transformed it into a hideous beast."
"Like, the frog creature." Shaggy added, shaking slightly. Uggins nodded before proceeding.
"The creature became Wanda's slave and used it on the innocent villagers. It was said that they eventually overcame Grubwort and burned her at the stake for witchery. You young ones need to leave at once, while you still can." The gang seemed taken aback by the story, but believed Uggins. They took off shortly after and headed back to the country club.
When they arrived back, they found Velma sitting by the pool with a cola. "Hey Velms, you feeling better?" Shaggy asked, taking a seat beside her.
"Better than I was yeah. We should probably get to work, it's only a quick two-hour shift then we can regroup later to see where we go from here." The gang smiled at Velma's returned enthusiasm for the mystery. They split up their separate ways again, Fred and Shaggy off to the golf course and Velma and Daphne to waitress.