Getting in touch with Danny was actually very easy. All they had to do was upload a video of Vortex wreaking havoc on Hart Valley and he was as good as there. Currently, they were back at the diner for breakfast. Melissa didn't eat very much at all. Her insides were in knots just knowing that Crane could be anywhere. She wasn't really scared of him just unsettled and who could blame her? Scarecrow could control fear. He used his chemicals to induce fear, cause hallucinations and take, fear away which was actually quite dangerous. Out of all of the people in Batman's rogue's gallery, he was one that Melissa was wary of. Oh, sure she could take people down with her own brand of weapons but she was human and that meant knowing her limits when it came to these things.

"Melissa?" Velma asked breaking the girl from her thoughts.

"Yeah?"

"Something wrong?"

"Nah, just thinking,"

"Well, I've just uploaded the video let's hope it works,"

Much to their relief Danny Phantom arrived shortly after the video went online. When night settled across the town the group of teens watched from their place in the inn for Vortex to appear but shockingly he didn't. It was very clear that he knew of Danny's arrival and pulled a disappearing act. Even though Vortex was in hiding Scarecrow would strike. It was the thrill of furthering his studies that drove Scarecrow so the gang proceeded with great caution. When it came time for the routine split up Melissa was apprehensive. After all, who knows what she could run into? Nonetheless, she followed behind Dick who was now dressed in his new Nightwing costume. Melissa was proud to see him wear it. It had taken her a long, long time to design and even sew.

"What do you think Scarecrow gets out of his end of the deal?" Melissa asked.

"Research?" Nightwing asked.

"Sounds about right," Melissa nodded.

"So, tell me Firecracker am I in that journal of yours?"

"No," Melissa smirked.

"Why not?"

"Became you have your own journal," Melissa laughed.

"Where is it then?"

"In a safe place,"

"Ah,"

The two walked in silence after that. They had to admit, Hart Valley seemed very spooky. Maybe it was the fact that they were tracking down a wanted criminal or the fact that said criminal made Melissa uneasy either way Melissa didn't wish to live in a town like this one. As they were passing a store Danny flew out to check in with them.

"Any sign of Vortex?" Nightwing inquired.

"Nope,"

"I wonder how the others are doing,"

Shaggy and Scooby weren't doing so well. The mere thought of running into either bad guy was scary enough to keep them frozen in place. Not that this was unheard of, it happened all the time after all. Right now they were hiding just outside the diner in a dumpster. Not the cleanest place to hide but it would have to do. Shaggy was keeping watch, Granted he was shaking which was rattling the dumpster and exposing their hiding place. The duo ducked down when they noticed a shadow coming their way. The shadow got bigger and bigger, eventually came to a stop in front of their hiding place. Thinking it might be a friend Scooby and Shaggy peeked but much to their utter terror it was in fact, Scarecrow.

The criminal had a scythe raised over his head ready to strike. In response, Shaggy and Scooby did the only thing they could think of, run fast. The two leaped out of the dumpster knocking it in the process before speeding away in a cloud of dust. They had to find the others and quickly if they wanted to live. They ran blindly around the streets until they ran quite literally into Melissa and Nightwing. Danny had gone to inspect the cornfields.

"Ow, what's the problem guys?" Melissa grumbled as she rubbed her sore head.

"Scareceow!" Shaggy cried.

"Where is he?" Nightwing asked preparing himelf for a fight.

"He was right behind us," Shaggy explained as the group warily searched.

"Well, he's gone now," Melissa concluded.

"Not really," Danny said popping back in.

"What do you mean?"

"He's spraying corn,"

"With his fear gas no doubt," Nightwing added.

"Not good," Melissa sighed.

"Let's go get Fred and the Girls," Shaggy decided.

"Good call,"

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