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Madelyn had hidden the book in her bag. She would need it with her. It would help her. As she walked the halls to the class that day she paid no mind to the various displays that had at one time or another snagged her attention and caused her to be late. Instead, all her thoughts were focused on Christina and Shaggy. How they had acted at breakfast. How Shaggy had looked at her. How he had held her hand under the table. How he slowed down his eating when she had asked. How he seemed to do whatever she wanted to please her.

"What am I supposed to do?"

When Madelyn got to her first class, she sat down at her desk and placed the book on her lap where no one would be able to see it but her. She flipped through the weathered pages looking for a solution to her problems. One that would make Christina want to leave. She found several doable options but none piqued her interest. Still, she continued her search.

"Any Ideas?" she whispered to the book when no one was looking.

She watched as the pages flipped themselves before landing upon a page that read obsession. Okay, that was interesting. This spell would apparently cause someone to obsess over anything the caster deemed appropriate. This could be useful but should she use it? Under that spell was another that Madelyn thought could help her. If there was an already obsessed person she could bring them there. Perfect, too perfect. Madelyn might have swiped Christina's diary when Christina was gone. She might have learned about Drew and she just might conjure him up. In the meantime, she used the book to pass all of her tests and get good grades on all of her work.

During her break, she rushed to her dorm.

Casting both spells would be best Madelyn decided. So she began uttering the words surprised at how easily she was able to say them despite not understanding them at all. The end result caused Drew to drop into her room as well as, turn Whirlen's interest in Christina's magic into a full-blown obsession. Madelyn felt a little guilty about causing her headmaster to become a pawn but if everything went according to plan she would lift the spell sending Drew away and returning the headmaster to normal.

Madelyn observed Drew as he looked around in confusion. He towered over her with pale skin and hard features. His red eyes held a level of malevolence Madelyn had never seen before as he peered down at her.

"Who are you and where am I?"

"I'm Madelyn and I brought you here,"

"Why?"

"So you can impress Christina,"

"Ah, my Princess," Drew sighed.

"You'll need a disguise though,"

"Why?"

"What would happen if you walked out that door right now?" Madelyn snapped.

"Shaggy would chase me off the property,"

"Exactly so, be still and let me work,"

"Whatever disguise or illusion you have in mind will have to mask my scent because Shaggy and his mangy fleabag know it too well,"

"Wait, Shaggy?"

Drew laughed bitterly.

"For a magic user, you have no idea how to spot a werewolf."

Shaggy was a werewolf. Madelyn found this prospect exciting as she cast her magic on Drew. She grew even more excited when she considered how much more passionate it must have made him. Oh, the mere thought made her weak at the knees. Madelyn smiled happily when she had finished her spell which not only gave Drew the disguise he needed but also the cover story. Drew was now a former student turned successful graduate who had returned to the school for a visit. He still towered over Madelyn but he looked human with black hair, brown eyes and a normal skin tone that gave him a well-tanned look. He wore a long-sleeved black shirt with jeans and dress shoes. Madelyn tapped her chin. Too basic she decided and swapped his current outfit for a magicians garb (He was supposed to be a successful graduate after all) After making a few more alterations so that he appeared more casual yet, still maintained a magicians appearance she opened the door and sent him on his way.

…...

Christina and Shaggy had gone their separate ways for now so that Shaggy could do what he wanted, cook, while Christina took her pets on a much-needed walk while exploring the castle. She found it quite interesting and not unlike her home. Ever the curious girl she was interested in everything she saw. She snapped some pictures for her friends who were also curious and went on her way. Heading outside to walk around the property she encountered Whirlen.

"Christina, you're just the person I was looking for," he declared as he fell in step beside her.

"Why is that?"

"Do you think you can teach me magic?"

Christina stopped turning to face the oddly eager headmaster with a puzzled expression.

"What?"

"I want to learn real magic,"

"Whirlen, magic is a difficult thing to learn if you aren't born with it like I was."

"Please? If not for me then for the students? Just teaching us about it would be exciting,"

"I'll think about it, okay?"

"Okay,"

Christina hurried away shaking her head in confusion.

After a few laps around the school, she was ready to head inside. Completely unaware she had been watched.

…...

Drew smiled to himself not even Christina's wolves had picked up on his scent. Perfect. Now he had to impress her and it started by reintroducing himself. He walked behind her so quietly that she didn't know he was there. Perfect. Now to make his move pulling a rose from the nearest vase he caught up to Christina and tapped her on the shoulder.

"Excuse me, Miss, I think you dropped something," he said as he offered her the rose.

She smiled as she took the rose from his hand.

"Cute, very cute," she said as she twirled the rose between her fingers.

"Do you mind if I join you?"

"Why not?" Christina shrugged.

"My name's Sterling,"

"I'm Christina,"

"That's a very beautiful name,"

"Thank you,"

Drew or rather Sterling smiled to himself. This was working out great.

…..

Madelyn found Shaggy and Scooby in the kitchen.

"Hi Shaggy," she greeted as she walked over to them with a smile.

"Hey, Madelyn shouldn't you like, be in class?"

"We have a break,"

"Oh,"

"So, what are you making?"

"Cookies, they're a surprise for Christina,"

Madelyn internally screamed.

"That's nice,"

"Want to help?"

"Sure," Madelyn grinned.

…...

Christina retired to her room for a break. Sterling was enjoyable company but Christina wanted to rest. She fell back onto the bed with a sigh, Her pets had worn her out.

"Christina, are you in there?"

"Yes, Shaggy,"

The door opened and Shaggy strode in holding a plate full of cookies.

"Surprise,"

Christina took a cookie from the platter and bit into it only to cringe.

"Shaggy, these are salty,"

"What?"

Shaggy sampled them copied Christina's reaction.

"Oh, no, Like, this is bad-"

"Shaggy,"

"Like, I was so excited to surprise you I messed up,"

"Shaggy, it's alright I can fix them," Christina said with a wave of her hand.

Suddenly those cookies were the sweetest things that Shaggy had ever tasted. He put the platter on the bedside table after finishing off his treat and pulled Christina onto his lap.

"Like, how's your day been?"

"Interesting,"

"How so?"

"Whirlen wants to learn magic he pleaded with me to teach him,"

"And what did you tell him?"

"I'd think about it," Christina sighed.

Shaggy could tell how worn out Christina was. Wordlessly, he removed her jacket pleased to see the real reason she had worn it. Shaggy smiled as Christina leaned back against him with a sigh.

"Someone's tired," he chuckled/

"That's what I get for forgetting to take these two on a walk last night," Christina laughed pointing to where the wolves were now sleeping beside her bed.

"Like, what do you say you and I go on a little adventure?"

Christina smiled up at him.

"Count me in,"

…...

Madelyn growled when she saw Christina and Shaggy pass by the window on their way into the woods. Seriously? Drew and Whirlen were supposed to keep Christina busy. Why weren't they doing their job? She looked down at the book in her lap. Surely there was something she could do. Looking through the book she happened to stumble upon a spell that might be useful Thundering Rage it read. She recited the spell before watching with twisted glee as heavy storm clouds filled the skies. Ruining their date was awesome. Surely, it had worked.

Madelyn did a double take as the duo returned with an umbrella. They hadn't had one when they left Madelyn watched as Shaggy let himself get drenched while keeping Christina dry.

That spiteful, vain, controlling fairy. How dare she let Shaggy risk a cold. How dare she.

…...

"Shaggy, you're soaking yet. Please use the umbrella," Christina pleaded.

"Like, there's no way I'm letting you catch a cold," Shaggy responded as he held open the door to the school.

"Shaggy, what happened?" Velma asked.

"Rainstorm," Shaggy answered simply.

"I would have given him another umbrella but he refused," Christina huffed crossing her arms.

"I didn't want you to get sick," Shaggy responded as he closed the umbrella.

"Go get into some warm clothes," Velma ordered shooing the two down the hall before going in search of her sister who was getting out of classes.

Velma found her sister as she was exiting the classroom. Right away she noticed something was off. Her sister was quiet and seemed well, depressed almost. Velma placed a hand on Madelyn's shoulder causing the young girl to stiffen before turning to face Velma with a fake smile

"Madelyn, what's the matter?" Velma asked as she followed her sister to her dorm.

"I saw Shaggy and Christina. She let him get wet,"

Velma turned Madelyn to face her.

"M, Christina tried to give the umbrella to Shaggy but he's stubborn and more concerned with her than himself,"

Yeah, right.

"Oh,"

"So, I was thinking maybe we could spend some quality time together? You can show me your newest tricks and I can do your hair just like we used to,"

"Sorry, V, I've got a ton of homework," Madelyn said quietly.

"Are you sure I can't help you?"

"No, that's okay,"

The Madelyn hurried away, locking herself in her room. She crumbled to the floor. So many strange emotions were coursing through her. She tossed her bag to the side in a huff. Drew and Whirlen weren't working hard enough. The point was to separate Christina from Shaggy and drive her away. So, why weren't they? With an angry flick of her hand Drew popped into her room. He glared at Madelyn as she stood up.

"What?"

"Why aren't you trying harder?"

"I'm trying to be a gentleman. If I used my regular tactics she'd see right through me. Do you how hard it was not ton call her Princess?" Drew snapped.

Madelyn rolled her eyes.

"It's almost time for dinner. Wow her then,"

"Oh, I will,"

…...

Christina sat on the bed with Shaggy on the floor in front of her as she dried his hair. He had showered and changed into some dry clothes. After she had dried his hair she brushed it out before simply running her fingers through it. Shaggy enjoyed that the most as he relished the feel of her fingers in his hair. She was really too good for him. Shaggy found he could relax easily like this. Christina playing with his hair, Scooby draped across his lap. He must have been in heaven,

Sadly, heaven was shattered at the sound of a persistent knocking. Christina opened the door with a wave of her hand before returning to messing with Shaggy's hair. Whirlen stepped inside grinning excitedly.

:"So sorry to interrupt you Christina but, have you given any thought to our discussion earlier?"

"No, I'm afraid I haven't," Christina replied curtly not that Whirlen noticed the subtle edge in Christina's voice.

"Oh," Whirlen said as his shoulders slumped.

"Like, I don't think Christina has time to teach," Shaggy declared eager to get rid of the bothersome headmaster.

"Please?"

Growing frustrated Christina sent Whirlen out of the room with a powerful gust of wind before shutting the door.

"He seems desperate,"

"Yeah,"

All traces of conversation died as Christina returned to playing with Shaggy's hair. She really did not want to teach him magic especially considering the time and effort it would take. As well as the time away from her boyfriend. Oh, sure she wanted to teach. Just not here and not like this. Since Christina had tested out of school and received her diploma she wanted to take some time to consider her options and weigh every possible outcome. Most of all she wanted to make sure that those plans included Shaggy.

Little did either of them know that this was the calm before the storm.

The end of this chapter as come and oh my goodness did it take me a while. I'm trying to teach myself to write longer chapters. I hope this paid off. Now for something interesting, To pick Drew's cover name I used Drew and Carter as inspiration in a name generator. It also gave me the meaning for each name so, Drew's first name actually means Strong and Manly while his last name Easton actually means power. Meanwhile, his new name Sterling means of the highest quality while his last name means black. Any guesses?

Anyway, Please leave a nice long review for me and predict your thoughts I'd love to hear them.