Many years later, Velma and Madelyn went to start their first day of high school.
"Here it is, sis" Madelyn said to Velma "High school! Isn't it exciting?"
"Yeah" Velma said, unsure "Sounds like an adventure"
"I'm sure it's going to be a lot of fun, sis." Madelyn cheered her up as they entered Daws Butler High School.
There it was. Their first step into high school and a brand new step in their lives.
"So this is high school" Madelyn remarked "Sounds exciting and new"
"Yeah" Velma said nervously "Come on, let's to the principals office and get our class schedules"
As the duo made their way to the main office, they ran into a familiar-looking blonde.
"Freddy?" they gasped as they saw him.
"Velma? Madelyn?" the blonde asked as he turned around and saw them "Is that you?"
"Jinkies!" Velma said as they raced over to give Fred a hug. "It's been a while!"
"Yeah" Madelyn said as she hugged him "You've really grown up. Hello handsome"
Fred smiled as he shared a hug with the sisters.
At the same time, Norville and Daphne had already gotten their timetables and are on their way to their lockers.
"Isn't this exciting Norville?" asked Daphne "High school! It's brand new chapter in our lives"
"Not really" Norville said "I'm just looking forward to going to the cafeteria for lunch"
"Don't worry, Norville" Daphne said "We'll be just fine"
While Norville and Daphne were on their way to their lockers, they accidentally bumped into Fred, Velma and Madelyn.
"Oph!" Fred exclaimed as they bumped into each other.
"Oh, I'm so sorry!" Daphne said as she bumped into Velma while Norville bumped into Fred. "Should've watched where I was going!"
"Oh, don't worry." Madelyn replied with a smile.
"Like, I'm guessing you guys are also heading for your lockers, eh?" Norville asked.
"That's right." Velma nodded. "You guys want to join us?"
"Sure." Daphne smiled. "We can stick together."
"That's super great" Madelyn said as she shook Norville and Daphne's hands rapidly "My name is Madelyn and this is Fred and my big sister, Velma"
"Nice meeting you guys." Norville smiled. "The name's Rogers. Norville Rogers, and this is my friend Daphne Blake."
"Norville?" Fred asked "Your name is Norville?"
"Yeah" said Norville "Frankly, I hate it"
"Okay, why don't we call you something else?" suggested Freddy.
"I have been thinking about 'Shaggy'." Daphne said. "You know, that can fit your shaggy-style hair."
"I like it, Daph." Norville's expression brightened. "That's using your good ol' noodle."
Daphne smiled at the compliment as Velma said, "Then, Shaggy is going to be your name."
"Shaggy, I love that name" Madelyn sighed.
Shaggy nodded as they continued on down the hallway, heading for their lockers. Shockingly by shear coincidence, the six of them had lockers next to each other.
"You're right, it is quite a coincidence" Velma said to the narrator.
"And it's kind of weird that Velma and I are sharing a locker together" Madelyn added as she put some books in her and Velma's locker.
"Well there is an odd number of lockers" Fred pointed out.
Just then, the bell rang and the kids went to their seats. Daphne and Fred sat next to each other, Shaggy sat behind Madelyn and Madelyn and Velma sat between a girl with messy, brown hair.
It was then that Shaggy took a look around the classroom.
"What're you doing, Shaggy?" Fred whispered to Shaggy.
"Like, it's just a personal habit of mine, Freddie." Shaggy whispered back.
"Okay then" said Fred.
"Alright class" said the teacher "Welcome to your freshmen year at Coolsville High"
Everyone in the classroom turned their attention to the teacher as she introduced herself.
"My name is Ms. Crabtree and I'm sure you young people are looking forward to your first year of high school" said the teacher "Now get out your textbooks. I hope you've done your summer reading"
Everyone got their textbooks out as Ms. Crabtree wrote down the page number they will start the class at.
"Now pay close attention" she said "This is your first assignment; open your history books to page twenty five and outline first section of the chapter"
Everybody took out their pens and started outlining the chapter section as they started reading.
Remember that litter of puppies I was telling you about in the first chapter? Well over the years, Scooby and Yabba went through some changes; they had gained the uncanny ability to talk like humans and started growing up together on the farm. Sadly throughout puppyhood, nobody wanted to buy them. That day was a usual day in the pet store for the brothers. It was dull like all other days.
Scooby whimpered sadly "It's hopeless. We'll never get adopted and we'll never have owners"
"And I'm getting really tired of going through such a dull day like this." Yabba agreed.
"I hope the family is doing well." Scooby added.
"Yeah, mom and pop passed away a couple years ago and our sister has been sold to someone already" Yabba replied.
"I just don't get it" said Scooby "Who wouldn't want us?"
"Yeah" Yabba said "We're different from normal dogs. Who wouldn't want a dog that talks? Plus, we are the only members of our bloodline who can talk. I don't know how we can, but we're pretty unique among our relatives and other dogs"
"Somehow, I think today will be our lucky day" Scooby said to his brother "Today's the annual pet drive in the city. Someone's bound to pick us"
"I hope so" said Yabba "We've only got two weeks left here"
Scooby sighed and looked around the pet store.
Meanwhile in Coolsville, the first day of school had ended and Shaggy, Velma, Fred, Daphne and Madelyn were walking home together.
"So this is what high school is like" Daphne trailed off "It's hard"
"That's life, Daphne" said Madelyn "It's pretty hard. What do you think, Shaggy?"
"Like, challenging but otherwise just like middle school." Shaggy said. "We get to pick the courses we want to take for later years, so I'm fine with it."
"Yeah, we'll have to cross that bridge when we come to it" Fred said "Anyways, why don't we hang out somewhere?"
"That's a great idea, Freddy" Daphne said "Where do you want to hang out?"
"Like, I know!" Shaggy snapped his fingers. "There's this Malt Shop in the neighbourhood. The food is really good and the owner gives discounts to students!"
"Jeepers" said Daphne "Discounts for students? That's great"
"Terrific, I'll eat with you Shaggy" Madelyn said as she clinged onto Shaggy's arm.
"But first, I've got to go pick my sister Maggie up." Shaggy said as they leave the school.
"You look after your sister" said Madelyn "I like that in a man"
"We'll go with you, Shag." Daphne said. "Maggie always feels like a sister to me."
"Come on, let's go" Madelyn said in a bubbly manner "I bet she's a widdle cutie"
"She is." Daphne said.
"Well then what're we waiting for?" asked Velma "Let's go get Maggie"
The gang all walked together to Maggie's school to pick her up.
Meanwhile, back in the pet store, some costumers have entered the store. They were all searching for pets or supplies for their pets. Scooby and Yabba however, were hoping they'd get adopted.
A family soon set their sights on the two Great Danes.
"Hey Scooby" Yabba said as he shook Scooby "Look! Humans and they're coming to us"
"Oh boy!" Scooby said. "This could be our chance!"
"They'll probably love having two talking dogs" said Yabba "Come on, let's make a good impression"
"Alright then" said Scooby.
The family then walked over to Scooby and Yabba's cage. The two dogs couldn't wait to live with their new owners.
Author's Note:
Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, Velma and Madelyn have met and now, they're starting high school. Little do these five know that this is just the beginning of their eternal friendship. As for Scooby-Doo and his twin brother, Yabba (both of whom have gained the uncanny ability to talk like humans), it looks like they've been adopted right before their time is up. How will Scooby and the gang meet? And how will Mystery Inc. be formed? Stay tuned.