(Shaggy)

Since the rescue mission was a success we celebrated with a party. The party was held in the dining hall where much to my enjoyment there were tables upon tables filled with food. Dinner was eaten, speeches were made and afterward, the tables were pushed aside for dancing and, party games for the younger kids. This place would always surprise me. Christina would always surprise me. Van Hellscream had thought he was close to cracking down on the resistance, however, he was nowhere near doing that. At least, that's what I had concluded a long, long time ago. I glanced at Christina who was much to my surprise putting on a play for the children. She smiled at me as she narrated off to the side of the stage. Looking around I was able to spot Danny and Molly flying through the air laughing, Draculaura wasn't very far having a dance with her boyfriend. The same for Sibella and Clawdeen both of whom were dancing with their boyfriends.

"Just ask her already!"

I flinched before turning to see Thorn had taken a seat beside me. Even though I knew what she was talking about I decided to play dumb.

"Ask who what?"

"Ask Christina to dance"

"But she's busy,"

"I mean, afterward," Thorn replied with a huff.

"You know I can't dance, Thorn," I pointed out sheepishly.

"Figure something out then,"

Then she was gone disappearing into the crowd of people. Scooby rejoined me. He'd obviously been raiding the buffet table. I was too focused on Christina to say anything. Her story was ending now was my chance. As she left the stage I cornered her.

"Christina?"

"Yeah, Shaggy?"

"Would you like to dance?"

"I don't really dance," Christina admitted.

"I have an idea,"

"What is it?"

I only grinned as I led her away from the crowds of people and to an empty room. The music could still be heard but it was much quieter now. Without saying a word I started my pitiful attempt to lead her in a slow dance. She caught on quickly and soon we were spinning in dizzying slow circles. After our dance had ended she smiled at me.

"I don't know what you're saying Christina, you're a great dancing partner,"

"I said I don't dance, not that I can't,"

"True,"


Later.

The party was winding down. soon, everyone was headed to bed. As Christina and I walked down the hall we passed Clawdeen and Duncan who hadn't stopped making goo-goo eyes at each other all night. It was understandable though so no one said anything about it. I watched as Margret ambushed them and hugged her son for what was probably the hundredth time that night. It was rewarding to see a job well done. I realized that I had never felt this satisfied after a mission of any sort in years. Christina checked her office to see that all the work had been finished and I made a mental note to thank Thorn later. Soon, Christina and I were back in her room. Staying in the same room as Christina had helped with my nightmares. When those happened she woke me up quickly and showed me that she was alright. After that, she would read me a story in order to coax me back to sleep.

We were both tired out and went to sleep really fast. I couldn't wait to see what tomorrow would bring.


(Christina)

The next morning, Shaggy and I stepped into the hall to find people milling about. Some were on their way to breakfast while others wanted to get started on work. As we were walking we came across Clawdeen and Duncan. The latter was once again dressed in his favorite outfit and seemed pleased. I recalled that Clawdeen had hung onto his jacket with a fierceness. No one and I mean, no one could ever take it from her because if they did she wouldn't hesitate to rip them to shreds. I smiled a little as Margret ran to hug Duncan again.

"I missed you too, Mom but now, I need to see Dad and show him I'm okay," Duncan laughed.

"That'd a good idea," I added.

"I'm going too," Clawdeen declared stubbornly.

"Like, that's not the best idea," Shaggy pointed out.

"Totes," Draculaura agreed.

"Clawdeen, Duncan obviously has to do this but sending the Alpha of all werewolves…"

"Wait, what?" Shaggy cried," she's the alpha?"

Scooby fainted again in an exaggerated manner. Shaggy looked like he was going to do the same so, I quickly grabbed his hand in order to reassure him. Not that I could blame him. Van Hellscream was very, very misinformed when it came to the Monster Council and where our base was located. We had Margret to thank for that.

"He's been gone for a YEAR, Christy!", Clawdeen reminded me again. "I am not going to leave him alone anytime soon!"

"Don't worry Christina we'll watch each other's backs and fronts," Duncan grinned cheekily.

"Oh, very funny!" Clawdeen responded punching her mate in the arm.

"Okay, okay fine you can both go but be careful out there got it? This could very well be a turning point and we need to go about this carefully because once Van Hellscream is exposed there's no telling what will happen but we can't get there if this goes bad,"

"Understood ma'am,"

With a final salute, they left holding hands.

"This couldn't have happened without you Shaggy, thank you,"

We kissed before I pulled him along for breakfast.


(Velma)

My head was spinning. I had just encountered a werewolf. According to Fred, it was the werewolf that claimed to be Shaggy. Oh, it was so confusing. Was it really Shaggy I saw? Was it an imposter? I had no way of telling. I mean, he sounded like Shaggy and even acted like Shaggy. I was torn very torn.

"Velma, a word?" Fred asked corning me in the hall.

"Yes?"

"How on earth could you let the imposter get away? We need him to tell us where Shaggy is!"

"My weapon jammed" I lied without thinking.

"Well, then make sure it works next time," Fred seethed before storming away in a huff.

I don't know what had happened. I lied to Fred! I wanted to tell the truth but, I just couldn't do it! I wanted that werewolf to actually be Shaggy. I missed my friend, Heck, whether that werewolf was Shaggy or not I still wouldn't be able to really shoot it. I just couldn't. I had seen that the monsters didn't hurt the guards they just knocked them out for the time being. They didHellscream said they were. I needed to speak to someone about it. I couldn't speak to Daphne despite her being one of my best friends she was just too loyal to Fred. I had no one to speak to, No one. Since my head was still muddled I went back to my office. On my way there I passed Shaggy's empty office. It made me sad.

I opened the door to my office and nearly fell into my desk chair. I could feel a headache coming on. What the heck was going on with me. I started thinking back to a few months ago. I had started feeling bored with work. There was no sense of accomplishment anymore. I had considered resigning more than once but I had thought that this feeling would pass. It wouldn't leave me alone now. I put my head in my hands and groaned. This was so confusing.

"Velma?"

I looked up. Ken was standing at my door with a concerned look on his face.

"Yeah?"

"Something wrong?"

"No,"

"Velma tell the truth,"

"Yeah, something is wrong,"

"want to talk about it?"

I chewed on my lip in a debate but decided that Ken was a safe person to talk with.

"Yeah, sure come in,"