AN: I'm very sorry that I didn't upload so soon!

The Ancient Lodge Hotel

Driving from Coolsville and all the way to the White Mountains in New Hampshire was a tiring trip, even for Mystery Inc. They didn't know if it was from the altitude sickness or being cooped up in a van, but one thing that's for certain, they're bored!

"Fred, how much longer are we going to get there?" Daphne asked, her hair looking slightly disheveled. "I don't know how much more my hair can take from these high altitudes."

"Relax, Daph," Fred assured her. "I can already see the hotel from here."

True to his word, after they manage to pass by a few hills, they were able to see the Hotel at a distance. It was fairly large, white with a red roof.

"Like man, why does that Hotel give me creeps?" Shaggy asked himself, but Velma decided to answer his question.

"Well, the Ancient Lodge Hotel was first built back in 18th century. Back then, many people believed in the supernatural rumors. The Ancient Lodge Hotel is actually one of the few historical sites that many people believed to be haunted." She informed him, but that didn't make Shaggy feel any better at all.

"Zoinks! Like then what's the creepy thing that the legend believed it to be haunting the hotel? A ghost? Werewolf?"

"Vampire?" Scooby-Doo decided to speak up.

"No," At this, Shaggy and Scooby sighed in relief. "It was said that there was a Ghoul living in the Hotel."

"ZOINKS!" Shaggy screamed as Scooby jumped into his arms with teeth chattering. "Like you guys accepted an invent to a Hotel when there's a ghoul running around?!"

"Ruh-Ruh! No way!" Scooby objected, shaking his head rapidly.

"Like this is the last time we let you guys accept a invention!" Shaggy told them sternly.

"Relax you two," Fred said, "That 'Hotel Ghoul' nonsense is just an old legend. I bet Mr. Ketchum's probably going to use it to get a lot of people into his hotel."

"It sure was nice for Mr. Ketchum to let us be part of the Hotel's endorsement team." Daphne said.

"Yeah, do you all realize what a huge honor it is?" Velma asked.

"Like, what's the big deal?' Shaggy asked. "I mean, isn't he just some regular billionaire?"

"Millionaire, Shaggy." Fred corrected him.

"It's a big honor because Mr. Taku Ketchum is the only person in the world to travel between the Pokemon World and our World!" Daphne explained to them.

"Usually our two worlds are in a conflict between each other because of the strange creatures that the Pokemon World inhabits. Our government believed that they should be contained and kept far away from humanity as possible. While their government believes that those creatures can live in peace with us. There was a lot of conflict between them, so it was decided that people who agree with the Pokemon side should live in a remote area far from all of us." Velma explained.

"Wow, like all that fighting over creatures that were different from everybody else?" Shaggy asked himself outloud. "Talk about World War III, right Scoob?"

"Reah!" Scooby giggled.

"Anyway, since Mr. Ketchum was born from the Pokemon World and has a business in our world, it would make sense he would have to travel back and forth." Velma continued with a small shrug.

"But, like, why does he have to go back and forth?" Shaggy asked.

"I think it's because he has a nephew he needs to visit, or something like that." Fred shrugged. "He's very secretive about his personal life."

"Like who would? I would feel uncomfortable if the paparazzi were taking photos me in the bathtub!" Shaggy said, making Scooby laugh.

It took a few more minutes but they finally arrived at the parking lot of the hotel.

Outside they spotted a man that looked about to be in his mid-forties with mocha, amber eyes, and his raven hair in a side-part. He wore an official black business suite, even during the cold-weather up here.

Next to him was a small woman in her early thirties with her brown hair in a low, loose ponytail. Her dull, gray eyes were hiding behind her black glasses. She was wearing a dark purple business suit, which still makes the gang wonder how these two are okay with no jackets in this cold weather. The woman was busy fumbling with her large IPad as the man spoke.

"That's Mr. Ketchum!" Velam exclaimed with excitement.

As the gang exited the van, Taku Ketchum finally noticed their presence. His face broke into a warm smile.

"Ah! Mystery Incorporated!" He exclaimed. "It's such an honor to have the world's best detective sleuths to be here judging my hotel!"

"Well, we're actually honored that it was you who invited us." Fred said with a slight chuckle.

"Well, I'm glad that you all decided to accept my invitation. Allow my assistants to carry your bags into the hotel." Taku said, before he gestured to two people in a work jumpsuits towards the van. They nodded before heading over to the van.

"Hey! Be careful with those fingerprints! I just waxed that van!" Fred called out suddenly in fear as he ran to where the assistants had gone. Taku and the woman next to him looked confused at this sudden display.

"Oh, don't mind him," Velma told them, before whispering, "He's van-obsessed."

Deciding to drop it for now, Taku said, "Well, I would like you all to meet my personal assistant, Peggy White." He introduced the young woman, who was back looking through her IPad.

"It's a pressure to meet you, Miss. White." Daphne greeted, but Amanda seemed to be still looking at her IPad. "Um...Miss?" That was when Peggy noticed her.

"Oh… Hello…" She mumbled, before turning back to her IPad.

The remaining members of the gang shot questioningly looks at Taku that said, 'She's the best you got?'

"I know she may not seem like much," Taku whispered to the gang so Peggy doesn't hear him, "But she's been with me since I first began my business, she's like the older sister I'd never had."

The gang 'oh' and nod in understanding.

"Well, first order of business, would you all like a tour of the hotel?" Taku asked.

"Oh, that would be wonderful , Mr. Ketchum." Daphne told him.

"Yeah, like, me and Scoob want to see what the kitchen looks like!" Shaggy exclaimed rubbing his hands in excitement.

"Reah! And the food!" Scooby also added in.

"Alright," Taku laughed, "Right this way, and please, call me Taku." He gestured towards the doors to the hotel.

Before they could walk, they heard a rough voice speak up. "Well, are you so worried that I will shut down your business, you have teenagers to expect the hotel with us."

The gang turned around to see a short, bulky main in large winter clothes. His face was stern and cold as he glared at Taku.

"Oh, hello Mr. Allen…" Taku mumbled, not looking so happy to see this man.

"Now, Derek," A woman with blonde hair and green eyes walked up, she was dressed in normal winter clothes. "I know it may seemed strange, but if Mr. Ketchum is letting them come, then I don't think we should question it."

"Bah!" Derek shouted before storming off.

"I'm very sorry about him, Mr. Ketchum," The woman told Taku, "Are you sure it's okay to let your rival be part of the endorsement team?"

"I appreciate your concern, Sally," Taki said with a warm smile, "But there's a reason why I invented Derek Allen to the hotel. He may seemed biased, but he's the best hotel security manager around here. Also, I would definitely like to see how Derek reacts when he loses." At that last part, Taku whispered.

This makes the other woman, Sally, laugh. "Good point."

Taku's smile grows brighter before he remembers the teenagers behind him. "Oh, right, Mystery Inc., I would like all of you to meet Sally Evans. The most famous architect in New Hampshire."

"No way," Daphne said slowly, her eyes lighting up in excitement. "You're the Sally Evans? The one who did that fabulous article on New Hampshire: 1950s Fashion History?!" At the last part, Daphne's voice went high pitch.

Sally made a small chuckle. "Yes, I am. It's nice to know that at least somebody reads my articles. I've been have problems with my publishers that what I've been writing isn't catching any viewer's attention." At the last part, Saly frowned. It was true, her career is on the line and not many people are liking her work.

"Well, I love your work! The way you describe poodle skirts was so amazing." Daphne praised her, in hopes it would lift her spirits. It did when Sally flashed her a smile.

"Well, now that introductions are finished, shall we head on with the tour?" Taku suddenly spoke up, gesturing towards the hotel.

Everyone nodded. Before they could head in, Peggy suddenly spoke up.

"Oh, Taku, I just received a message from Delia that your nephew and his friends have just exited from the airport and are now on their way here." This made Taku stop dead in his tracks.

"What?!" He practically shouted, before straightening himself up and looked over to the wide-eyed Peggy. "Can I talk to you, alone, Pegs?" Seeing his grim expression, Peggy quickly nodded her head and the two co-workers moved away from their guests as they began to whisper. However, the Gang were able to hear them only slightly as they listen in.

"-Told you to send Delia that message-"

"-Was deleted when I check-"

"-Who would-"

"-Already on their way-"

"Alright!" This time, Taku shouted in frustration. Before sighing and made his over to the guests with a small forced smile.

"I-I'm sorry about that. I've just received word that my nephew and his friends have just arrived from the airport and are now on their way. It was just so sudden, I didn't expect them to be arriving so soon." Though he may look sincere, the gang could tell that he didn't plan on his nephew coming at all.

"Excuse me, but I must speak with Peggy again." As Taku walked away, it lead the gang to converse.

"Well, that was weird." Daphne murmured.

"Yes, I find it very strange." Velma added.

"What's so very strange?" The gang turned to see Fred coming towards them, limping a little as his clothes looked roused up.

"Like, what happened to you?" Shaggy asked, taking in his friend's appearance.

"Oh, those guys don't really appreciate a helping hand when they see it." Fred laughed a little. Meanwhile, the two people who Taku appointed to take the Gang's luggages were walking by. They glared at Fred when spoke his words as they walked by.

"Well for some reason, Taku didn't plan on having his nephew coming to this tour." Velma explained.

"So he does have a nephew!" Fred whispered in victory. The others glared at him, before returning to the conversation.

"Why would Taku have his nephew come when he didn't want him here in the first place?" Daphne asked.

"Or better yet, why Taku didn't want his nephew to come in the first place?" Velma added in.

"Oh no, why do I suddenly get the feeling there's going to be a mystery that needs to be solving?" Shaggy whispered fearfully to Scooby. The said-dog nodded and shook with dread.

"Well, gang-" Fred began.

"Me and my big mouth…" Shaggy muttered once he realized what's going to happen.

"-It looks like we have a mystery on our hands!" Fred announced, making Shaggy and Scooby groaned.

"First off, let's go on that tour to see what's going on." Velma told them. Daphne and Fred nodded in agreement. Soon the three made their way into the hotel while Scooby and Shaggy were still standing on where they were.

"Like Scoob, why is it that everywhere we go there's a mystery just waiting to be solve?" Shaggy asked miserably.

"Oh… I don't know…" Scooby admitted.

"Come on, you two!" Fred shouted from the hotel. This makes Shaggy and Scooby quickly scurry up the stairs to the hotel.

AN: So this's chapter is done! I hope I could get the next one done soon! Please leave a review if you see this story!

SHOTOUTS-

Joltile: I'm really glad you like this so far! Scooby-Doo was the first cartoon I ever saw growing up and Pokémon is my favorite Anime. You'll probably get to see more of Ash's past and his relationship with his father and uncle in the next few chapters. I hope you enjoy this one and take a look at a few of our suspects.

otherrealmwriter: I'm glad you like this so far!