Chapter 29 A New Semester
Winter break came and went. The gang was happy to see their families but were looking forward to another semester at Miskatonic University. Velma was especially happy to see her boyfriend Johnny because he went back home to visit his mother but still kept in contact with Velma through video chat. "I wonder what classes will be offered this semester?" Velma asked her friends. "Like I don't know but I think that we should make sure to take the classes required for our majors so that we can get them out of the way the sooner the better" Shaggy suggested which everyone agreed with him. When Freddy parked the Mystery Machine at Miskatonic University Velma saw Johnny and they ran into each other. "I missed you so much Ms. Jinkies!" Johnny said as he hugged his girlfriend. "I missed you too Johnny Boo" Velma replied. Shaggy and Scooby met up with their girlfriends Crystal and Amber and they were happy to see each other. "Amber and I missed you guys like crazy" said Crystal as she hugged Shaggy. "We missed you too" said Scooby as he hugged Amber. Everyone went inside to get hot chocolate where the welcoming ceremony took place in the event hall. "Hopefully we'll be able to get through this semester without something crazy or strange happening" Velma told her friends which they agreed with. The gang love solving mysteries but wanted to experience being normal College students for a change. Carl was there too along with his bride to be Helga who proudly wore the engagement ring Carl gave her on the night he asked for her hand in marriage.
"Hey Carl how have you and Helga been?" Freddy asked as he greeted them. "We're doing just fine. We've been planning our wedding which will happen a few days after graduation later this year" Carl answered. "I'm hoping you and your friends will come to our wedding" Helga said to Freddy and everyone else. "Of course Helga. We wouldn't miss it for the world" Daphne said. Everyone picked out their classes for the semester after the welcoming ceremony ended and all of them signed up to take another class caught by Mr. E along with some other classes required for their major and they even signed up for an art class that was going to be caught by a professor that started working at Miskatonic University. "I wonder who this new art teacher is?" asked Daphne. "We'll find out when classes start" Freddy told her as everyone headed to their dorms. Velma and Daphne were roommates again which made them happy and so was Shaggy, Scooby and Freddy. Everyone unpacked their stuff and got settled in their dorms. The next day classes began and everyone was ready for another semester at Miskatonic University. The gang did have more classes together than last time but did take classes without each other. Mr. E was pleased to see the gang in the new class that he was teaching which was a higher level than his other one he caught last semester. Later on the gang along with Crystal headed to their last class which was the art class that everyone signed up to take.
"Hello everyone I'm Professor Lester and welcome to painting 101. For this semester I'll be teaching all of you how to paint and each of you will create your own works of arts and hopefully you'll learn to appreciate art just like I do" Professor Lester said as he continued talking about more about the class and what he excepted out of his students. "Before I end class I would like to show you pictures that I painted myself because of an experience that I went through a little while ago." Professor Lester took out these paintings of a night sky that had many stars all around. The gang thought they were beautiful and thought that Professor Lester was talking about seeing the beautiful night sky. The final painting he showed them confused them because they saw what appeared to be a flying saucer. "That's all for today class. Please remember to get the supplies needed because the next time class is held we're going to begin on our first assignment" Professor Lester said as he dismissed his class. "That was an interesting first class may I ask about your last painting?" Freddy asked. "Sure it was a while ago back home in New Mexico where I'm from. One night I was sleeping in my bed when all of a sudden this light started shining through my bed room window. Next thing I know I was on this space ship and there was things wired to my head by these aliens. I blacked out for a while and when I woke up I was back home with a headache. I know it seems crazy and you properly think I'm making this up but I'm not. Aliens are real and one day I hope to prove to the world that there are aliens in outer space but for now I'm an Art Professor" Professor Lester said before he left the class room. "What class did we sign up for Art of Science Fiction am I right Crystal?" Shaggy asked but Crystal wasn't really paying attention because she was a bit shock after hearing Professor Lester's story. "Crystal are you ok?" Shaggy asked. "Oh I'm fine. I just have a lot on my mind. Please excuse me" Crystal answered as she left in a hurry.
For the next few weeks Crystal was a bit unease whenever she showed up for Art Class. Shaggy was concern about his girlfriend and wanted to show what was wrong. "I'm sorry Shaggy after hearing that story Professor Lester told us it kind of freaked me out but don't worry I'm fine" Crystal said assuring Shaggy that everything was ok. "I hope so but if there is anything you want to tell me I'm all ears" said Shaggy. Crystal thanked Shaggy and went back to her dorm. "I wonder if Crystal is keeping something from me?" Shaggy thought to himself and wanted to find out if his girlfriend was hiding something from him.