I have a poll on my profile page asking a question I really want to have answered. I'm trying to get as many answers as I can, and very few people visit my profile. I've gotten literally one answer in a week, and that's sad. Please answer, and be honest about it.

I only own my OC's! This chapter is crossed over with Scooby Doo: Mystery Inc., futureish based off The Phantasaur movie.

Chapter 4: Mystery Inc.

Graham and I are sitting on a park bench, staring out over the ocean, watching sailboats. "So, how are you liking Griffin Rock?" Graham asks.

"It's great. I mean, the robotics and technology is a bit…confusing still, but you make it a lot better, and you make me feel safer too."

Graham smiles. "Thanks, Shey." He turns to look at me. "I was thinking about leaving the island before you came here. Gremsky Technical Institute gave me another chance at the PHD program a month ago."

"But you have such an important place on the team. We all need you."

"I couldn't leave you—I can't leave you. I keep thinking this is too early, but Kade tells me I can't waste time if I don't want to lose you." I look at him confusedly. "He said if I wanted to marry you I should just ask you. But it still feels… Early. What do you think?"

"I think that I wouldn't have stayed on this island without someone I cared about. I feel alone without my family here."

"I could tell from the start. You were so nervous and…scared, a month ago."

"I've settled in, found friends, its home now—except for the random robotic shenanigans that pop up when Doc Greene's around." I shrug. "And if it's any consolation, I think I'm in love with you, too."

"Then, I guess you would accept if I proposed?"

"Of course." I suddenly rise to my feet. "Graham, we have more ghost related shenanigans coming up."

"What?" Graham asks, standing beside me.

"Well, if my eyes don't deceive me, that's the Mystery Machine, AKA, more shenanigans."

"Want me to call for backup?" Graham asks.

I smile. "I think this time away from the team is a good thing, and we should walk down there and meet them."

He nods and we start walking. "Would you like to pick out the ring yourself?"

I shake my head. "I think I'll like what you choose."

The van pulls off the ferry and parks, then the passengers climb out.

"Hi there." I say shyly.

"I'm Graham, and this is my girlfriend Sheyenne. Dad is the police chief, my older brother Kade is a fireman, my sister Dani is a pilot, and I'm an engineer."

"What about your girlfriend?" Fred asks.

"I'm a paramedic. So what about you all?"

"I'm Fred, this is Daphne."

"Shaggy, and this is my pal Scooby." Shaggy says.

"I'm Velma." Velma says.

"Winsor is new to our team." Fred says.

I shrug. "I've only been on the rescue team for a month. It's nice to meet you all. I hope you find your time here to be enjoyable."

"You want to take them to the fire house too?" Graham asks.

"Well, I'm sure your dad would like to know that there's someone new on the island, and I know Boulder and Medix would love to hear our news." I shrug. "So, sure."

Graham nods. "All right, you can just leave your van here and we'll walk up to the firehouse."

While the rest of the mystery gang talks with the rest of the team, Graham and Winsor talk with each other in the old sanctuary and Velma and I walk down to the bunker and into the tunnels.

"How long have you and Graham been together?"

"Just since I got here a month ago."

"Is it serious?" Velma asks.

I nod. "We just got engaged. He's an engineer, and I wanted to be a doctor but chose EMS because I had a dream of working in the field. So, about you and Winsor?"

"It's like we were meant for each other. We're both into paleontology, we just—"

"I know. Graham and I are the same way. Dani's cool, Kade's a jerk, Cody is an amazing little boy…Life is so much better here."

"So, they test tech here?" Velma asks.

"Hence the reason they have an engineer on their emergency team. Our Rescue vehicles even transform into robots. I'd tell you more, but they say to not to."

"I won't tell." Velma says.

I grin. "Alien robots. It's really cool. There's Heatwave, their leader, a fire engine. He's a cranky-bot, but with Kade being Mr. Cranky-pants, it's a perfect fit. Chief Burns, or Charlie to me, is with Chase, our police car/bot. He's very by-the-book, but not afraid to do anything to help. Graham has Boulder, a bulldozer. He's a pacifist, and cares about nature. He also loves learning about humankind. Medix is my partner. He's usually pretty calm, not much can shake him, but we get along well. Then there's Blades—Dani's copter. He's a good friend, but a bit of a fraidy-cat. He's young and scared of heights, but never fails to come through for the people who need him." I smile slightly. "He says that fear is a great motivator, and he ain't kidding." Velma nods. "I should warn you, there is a ghost on this island. Everyone says she's harmless, but I'm not so sure." I say.

"We've heard of the Lady of Griffin Rock. We also heard something about holograms used to commit crimes?"

"Oh, yeah. I got some info on that. Evan and Myles. They're known for small time crimes and practical jokes. They used the hologram projectors around downtown to scare everyone away, then robbed the stores. Graham and Boulder were left on guard duty." I sigh and laugh softly. "Blades first complained about splitting up, then told them to wait up because they all left him. He was a little…freaked out. Dani had to talk him down when one of the holograms appeared in his cabin."

"Sounds like Shaggy…And Scooby." Velma says.

I sigh. "He's not alone. We had a crew here checking the story out last night, and I was pretty panicked myself. Graham was watching the cameras and ended up spending half the night trying to comfort me. I'm just grateful I wasn't here that day."

"Would it be possible for us to meet these robots?"

"I'd have to ask Chief Burns first. Optimus was very particular about their instructions."

"I'm more worried about how Shaggy and Scooby will react." Velma says.

"I reacted just fine, Velma. But I've seen a picture of how they all reacted when they found out." I laugh softly. "Kade and Dani looked scared to death, Chief Burns already knew—he's the one who told them—and Cody found it out on his own and started to teach them how to be robots. Graham was simply confused and a little nervous. Dani told me he's very into Cybertronian tech."

Winsor stops to study one of the machines the Rescue Bots had on their ship. "This tech is amazing!"

"I know. We didn't have any of this before we got our robots." Graham says.

"You're an engineer?" Winsor asks.

Graham nods. "I had a chance to go to Gremsky Tech to get my PHD, but we had an emergency here on the island that my family couldn't have survived without Boulder and I. I'm still taking classes through our vid-comm, but it taught me that I could learn more by staying a part of the team."

"I learned a lot about science—and crime, sadly—when I was working on a dig site with Professor Svankmajer. I kind of…helped her scare people out of the town. We had found a complete dinosaur encased in quartz Crystal—a beautiful and priceless find—and she wanted to keep it for herself. She wanted to scare everyone off, and asked for my help so she could dig it out and take it away."

"I guess you learned your lesson, if you're helping solve crimes now." Graham shrugs. "That must have been a beautiful find. All we have here is animatronic dinosaurs. Doc Greene has one that malfunctioned as his security system."

"I hope he repaired it. I would hate to run into a rampaging dinosaur. That whole business with the Phantosaur has me a little nervous about living dinosaurs."

Graham turns to look at the cave, checking the stability of the cavern that had formerly been part of the sanctuary project before they move on. "He did…twice." Graham shrugs. "Most of his inventions cause fiascos for us."

Winsor nods. "I noticed you were pretty close to that paramedic."

"We just got engaged. I haven't even bought the ring yet." Graham motions for Winsor to follow him.

"Why not?" Winsor asks.

"I didn't know if it was too soon, or if she wanted to get to pick it… We've only been dating for a month. But something just feels right when we're together."

"I understand that. Velma and I feel the same way, but I was in prison for a while."

"She's wary. It's only natural."

Winsor nods and walks over to a building. "What are these down here for?"

"It used to be the sanctuary project, but the rock was too unstable. They stopped work on it before they could store supplies down here. Frankie's dogs got loose in the storage room of her father's lab, and knocked over a barrel of tracers that would teleport people here. I was able to dissect one, but I ended up…"

"You got teleported too."

Graham nods. "Cody was the last one. Our rescue robots are programed for search and rescue, and saved us."

"Do things like that happen often?" Winsor asks.

"Not quite like that, but living here is certainly not boring." Graham sighs. "Though Sheyenne's still not quite used to the robotics, she loves this island and the Rescue Bots."

"You really love her, don't you?" Winsor asks.

Graham nods slightly. "She's special, Winsor. For the first time, I feel like I have someone who needs my protection. My siblings were always looking out for me when we were in school, and Cody's getting to the point where he doesn't need help anymore. She's timid and shy, and kind of quiet when she feels unsure. She's beautiful, but she doesn't seem to see it."

"Maybe no one told her she was worth someone's love." Graham shrugs slightly as the two start back. "I have to check the hologram projectors downtown, then we can head back to the station. It's my job to keep up the maintenance on the tech. Doc Greene invents new tech and rebuilds what his inventions destroy."

The two are silent as Graham finishes his work and they turn toward the firehouse. "Hold up." Graham walks into a store with Winsor following behind.