Chapter 15 Miskatonic University Science Competition
For many weeks all the students at Miskatonic University who entered the competition have been working very hard on their projects hoping that he or she would be lucky enough to win the grant which was five million dollars from the University. Since Jake Johnson was expelled from Miskatonic University for his actions he was out of the competition, lost his place as Vice President and was in prison. Carl was one of the people competing and was so excited about his project. The day before the competition the gang, Johnny and Carl's girlfriend Helga came to Carl's dorm which was also his personal laboratory for Carl to do all of his experiments in because during Carl's day at Miskatonic University he was known to blow up the science lab but by accident. The dean of Miskatonic University was tired of hearing complaints about the top student of the University so he gave Carl a dorm room that was big enough for him to turn into a science lab as well. "Jinkies Carl your room is amazing. I can't believe the dean let you have this space" Velma exclaimed as she was very fascinated by all of the equations written on the chalk board, the chemicals flowing through different tubes into beakers and his many inventions. "Thanks Velma I'm proud of this lab myself" said Carl as he showed everyone around. "So what will you be doing for the science competition?" Freddy curiously asked. "Well as all of you are aware my great grandfather Ronald Chryniszzswics won this competition 75 years ago when he invented those cute solar power toy cars which started my family's toy company which my cousin Theodore owns and operates because I'm not really a toy maker like my great grandfather was but at the same time I was amazed at what he created by using solar power energy to power the toys cars he created so for my invention I used my great grandfather's idea to invented a solar power car for kids to ride in" Carl said as he took off the sheet showing off his invention. "Win or not my cousin said he likes it because he came by the other day and wants to make them and is willing to pay me a lot of money which sounds like a plan to me because that will help me become famous in the world of Science."
"That's a wonderful dream you have and I wish you luck" Velma told her lab partner which he thanked her for. Carl showed everyone his other inventions and experiments but the only one who really showed an interest was Velma because she was a science major just like Carl. "Thanks for showing us around" said Daphne as she and everyone else except for Helga left Carl's dorm/lab and went to go study. The next day it was finally the big day. All of the students who entered worked really hard on their inventions and experiments and were ready to show everyone what they created including Carl's other rival Victor Stevens. "Hey Carl come here for a minute I want to talk to you" Victor called Carl over to speak with him. "Is something on your mind Victor?" Carl asked his rival. "Look I know we've been rivals because of the fact that I've always believe that you're better than me because no matter how hard I try you always seem to get better grades than me. However after what I heard about you getting kidnapped by Jake just because of something that happened between your great grandfathers a long time ago I learned that it isn't a good thing to let anger and jealousy consume you and just be honest with your feelings" answered Victor. "I'm sorry if I ever made you bad. I think you're really smart too and I've seen you work on your invention. I think it's great that you created a machine to clean up polluted water. That is going to help the environment in a very big way so best of luck to you. Also I don't think I'm better than you or anyone else. I'm just a guy trying to do his best and I hope we can be friends" Carl told Victor. "I would like that very much" replied Victor as he and Carl shook hands.
"Welcome one and all to this year's Miskatonic University Science Competition. I'm Doctor Annie Escargot the president of Miskatonic University and the great niece of the founder of the University Simon Escargot. Not only I'm the host but I'm also one of the judges for this year's competition which is something I've always wanted to do" Dr. Escargot said as she and some of the other professors started walking around to see what the students have created and eliminate the projects and or experiments that didn't impress them at all. "Hey Carl sorry that we're late. Shaggy and Scooby stopped to get food which they took forever" Velma said as she, her friends, Johnny and Helga arrived to support Carl. "It's ok everyone. I'm just glad you're all here especially you Helga" Carl said as he took his girlfriend by the hand. "Hi Victor sweetie" Dr. Escargot called out to Victor embarrassing him. "Mom do you have to call me sweetie in front of the entire school?!" shouted Victor. "Dr. Escargot is your mother?" Carl asked with a surprised look on his face. "Yes she is my mom. She and my dad Victor Stevens senior were married for 10 years but got a divorce while I was growing up. My dad is a scientist and I want to be like him. I'm the great great nephew of Simon Escargot on my mom's side of the family. I never like to tell anyone that the president of the school is my mom because my mom is so mushy towards me just because I'm her youngest child which is why I originally didn't want to attend this School but I couldn't turn down an opportunity to go to College for almost nothing. Plus I like the science program here" Victor told Carl and the gang. "I even made my mom promise not to tell anyone that we're related."
"Wow that's something I didn't know about you Victor and hey everyone has a member of their family that embarrass them. For example Johnny's mom is way too protective of my friend Johnny because he is an only child and does things that embarrasses Johnny but deep down he knows that his mother loves him and would do anything for her son isn't that right Johnny?" Carl asked his friend. "It's true and even though my mama does things that embarrass me there are times when she would go out of way to do something for me. In other words don't forget to tell your mama how much you love and appreciate her for all that she has done for you" Johnny told Victor which made him realize his mom is a good person who loves him no matter what. "Mom thanks for always being there for me and I love you" Victor said as went over and hugged his mother in front of everyone. "I love you too sweetheart" Dr. Escargot said to her son. "Now if you all please excuse me I have to continue judging." As more and more people were being eliminated there was a person hiding in the shadows and whoever he or she was up to something. All of the sudden the lights went out which caused everyone to scream and panic and someone was running around in the dark destroying other people's projects. Suddenly the lights went back on and everyone wondered "what the heck was that?" "NOOOOOO! MY EXPERIMENT IS RUINED!" Cried a student whose test tubes and beakers were smashed into tiny glass pieces and the chemicals were all over the floor. "Like who could have done this awful thing?" Shaggy asked as he looked at everyone whose projects and or experiments were destroyed. "I don't know but gang it looks like we have another mystery to solve" Freddy told his friends which they were up for except for Shaggy and Scooby because solving mysteries always freaked them out because there always involved a ghost ghoul or anything else that scared both Shaggy and Scooby Doo.