And now, for our next chapter in this story! Anyway, enjoy!

EIGHT YEARS LATER...

The movie theater was packed, most filled with casual movie goers and fans of Commander Cool alike. Apparently, the Commander Cool movie was the talk of the town as critics raved it as 'the best superhero movie since Civil War'. Now, Shaggy, Scooby and Daphne weren't quite sure about that, but nevertheless, in their costumes they went, Scooby comically holding a lot of snacks in his paws as he hungrily looked at them.

"Like, this is going to be the best movie we'll ever see, right?" Shaggy grinned as he turned to his beautiful female friend.

Daphne couldn't help but elicit a giggle. "You bet. I'm just hoping for a certain cameo to appear in this movie."

"Oh, Gorgeous Gal, huh?" Shaggy gave a cheeky grin. "Hoping your favorite is going to make the big screen debut?"

"Hey, I will take an after-credits scene if it means I get to see her again." Daphne frowned, before giving a smile.

Scooby couldn't help but giggle. "Romeone's reager."

"Oh, I'm eager, huh?" Daphne turned to Scooby with a smirk.

"Reah." Scooby said as the three arrived at the theater the movie was playing in before walking in and taking their seats, with Shaggy sitting between Scooby and Daphne as Scooby handed Shaggy most of the snacks to hold (save for the popcorn bucket, which Scooby downed half of it in one bite).

As Daphne settled down and overheard Shaggy and Scooby checking all the food and drinks they bought inside before preparing for the movie to start, she couldn't help but give a small smile. She had to admit, getting into comic books would never be the type of thing she'd go for, but it was thanks to Shaggy's insisting AND trying out for herself that she opened her heart a little bit. She still couldn't believe that she was still friends with Shaggy and Scooby, even after all these years. Still, there were some good things that came out of this newfound friendship.

Daphne, while still being the fashionista that she was, had grown out of the 'muddy dress' panic attacks she would often get when her clothes often got ruined. She'd complain a little if something happened to her dresses, but she'd ignore it for the most part. She was relieved that Velma was a little more talkative and less shy than she was when Mystery Incorporated first started, and Fred... he was showing some good capabilities as a leader, and even had some good ideas. That, and he was good-looking too. She even did date him for a few months, but even then, something about Fred just didn't click with her, and Fred was getting that same feeling too. They did break off on good terms, but even then, there was a lot more on Daphne's mind, more than she thought...

Maybe it was all the time she spent with Shaggy and Scooby. She had to admit, the man and the dog may have the largest appetites she'd ever seen, AND they hadn't changed much from when they were kids to growing up as young teenagers about to reach adulthood, but... maybe that's what she liked about Shaggy and Scooby. Despite the fact that they grew up somewhat, the man and his dog were still sort of kids in a way. There were times when she wanted to try some new things as well, which got some strange looks from both Fred and Velma, but she didn't let it bug her for the most part.

And if anything, Shaggy and Scooby were always a great team, and good workers. It was even a surprise that Scooby had aged this long with the gang and is still just as energetic as he was when he was young. Sure, both Shaggy and Scooby had their strange habits, but she couldn't help but find those habits endearing. Heck, she thought to herself, if she was stuck on a desert island with someone, she wouldn't mind those someones being Scooby and Shaggy, because of their bond.

But... as Daphne looked over towards Shaggy, she couldn't help but elicit a blush on her cheeks. She still remembered that fateful day, the first day when she showed off her Gorgeous Gal cosplay to the boys. She couldn't help but wonder...

"Hey, Daph?"

"Huh?" Daphne blinked as she turned to Shaggy and Scooby, both of them looking at her as Shaggy held a soda.

"Like, the Diet Doctor Looper, you ordered that, right?" Shaggy asked.

"Oh!" Daphne said as she took the cup. "Y-yes. Thank you, Shaggy."

Shaggy then noticed the red marks on Daphne's face. "Like, you feeling okay, Daphne?"

"Oh, I'm fine. I'm just... thinking." Daphne giggled nervously as she put the cup on her side.

Shaggy and Scooby looked at each other before shrugging as they turned back towards the movie screen, both of them looking excited. Daphne couldn't help but give a smile towards the two smiling doofuses as she unknowingly put her arm around Shaggy. She just couldn't help but get comfortable as the movie's previews were about to begin.

But before any of that was to happen, the movie theater turned dark, with many blinking eyes looking around, just as something slashed up the screen. Shaggy cocked his head as he said, "Boy, they're making the previews more silly every day."

"Reah." Scooby nodded as the screen pierced open to reveal some strange ghoul-like creature with green and yellow paint and a large beard groaning and growling.

"Wow... that ghoul almost looks real... it's like you can almost touch him." Shaggy smiled.

Daphne raised an eyebrow, wondering what this was.

"Hear this, fellow movie-goers! I am the Ghost of Kilijoumango, and I have come to seek my revenge on people that sees these mere popcorn flicks as entertainment!" The strange ghoul said as he started to float around.

Shaggy and Scooby looked at each other as Shaggy grinned, "Boy, it looks like this movie is in 3D, don't it?"

"Rit roes, roesn't rit?" Scooby grinned.

"Uh, boys?" Daphne raised an eyebrow in concern, having a strange feeling in her throat.

"This ain't no movie preview you're watching! This is a real haunting!" The ghoul threatened as all of a sudden, things started to float in the theater, much to Scooby and Shaggy's notice.

Scooby's ears started to droop as Shaggy's hair rose up in fear. "Z-zoinks! Either this is the serious movie trailer yet, or what we're seeing here is a... a..."

Scooby and Shaggy held each other as Daphne looked up towards the monster in concern as everyone sitting down in the theater looked scared. "Leave this theater or be prepared to be destroyed!"

With that, the props that were attached to the theater detached as they started to fly around the audience, one of them hitting a young man in the face. That was enough for everyone to evacuate, with only three people still sitting in the theater... a shaking Scooby, a nervous Shaggy, and a fascinated, yet horrified Daphne. The ghoul growled as Shaggy jumped out of his seat, with Scooby jumping on Shaggy's shoulders and clinging tightly. "Like, no need to roar twice, man! Come on, Scoob, let's get out of here!"

With that, Scooby jumped out of Shaggy's hands and ran out head first out of the theater, with Shaggy grasping Daphne's hand as both of them ran out of the theater.

A few minutes later, as everybody was outside the movie theater complaining about what was going on and why they weren't watching their quality entertainment, one of the patrons had explained to their ushers that a real ghoul was haunting the theater that was going to show Commander Cool. Daphne, Shaggy and Scooby looked at each other nervously as Shaggy asked, "What will this mean? Huh?"

"I don't know, Shaggy, but I have a feeling we won't like it." Daphne frowned as one of the ushers came out, with everyone murmuring.

"People, people, settle down, please." The usher said as all the attention was turned to him. "I understand that we have had some complaints regarding the Ghost of Killijoumango, and..." The usher sighed. "This is not the only time he has attacked our theater. We've had two similar attacks in the past week. And it seems we've been haunted, so until further notice, I'm afraid we'll have to close the theater down. Sorry."

All the other movie goers groaned as they started to walk off, leaving a horrified Shaggy and Scooby standing with Daphne in thinking mode. Shaggy turned to Scooby as he said, "Close the theater down? But that means..."

"Ro Rommander Rool! Ro Rellow Runt!" Scooby gasped.

"And worst of all... no movies!" Shaggy shook nervously. "Oh, this is bad! What do we do?"

Daphne looked over at Shaggy and Scooby, a raised eyebrow indicating an idea. However, upon looking up at her, both man and dog realized what Daphne was thinking as they both dropped their scared looks, and looked more annoyed as Shaggy said, "No. We are not."

"Ro ray!" Scooby shook his head.

"Guys, we may not have much of a choice right now. We have a haunted movie theater, the ushers close it down... this seems like the right time for it." Daphne said.

"Couldn't we wait for Fred or Velma to come home? Maybe we can do this one then?" Shaggy grinned nervously.

"They won't be back for a couple months." Daphne said as she turned to her friends. "Besides, the three of us solved a mystery before... we can do it again, right?"

Shaggy and Scooby instantly shook their heads as Daphne looked at the both of them and frowned. "Well, okay. We don't have to solve this mystery if you don't want to."

Shaggy looked ready to protest, before his eyes widened, realizing what Daphne said, "Wait, really?"

"Of course." Daphne gave a grin. "I mean, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Commander Cool in theaters... it's a shame we can't use the Mystery Machine on joyrides."

Shaggy and Scooby looked at each other as Daphne shrugged, "Gee, I guess we could wait for Fred and Velma, but it could be months... and the Commander Cool movie would probably be taken out of the theaters by the time they come back. But, I guess we can wait for Fred and Velma, if you guys want."

Shaggy and Scooby frowned as Shaggy glared at Daphne. "Okay, like, I know you're using reverse psychology on us, Daphne. Don't think you're fooling us."

"Is it working?" Daphne raised an eyebrow at the two.

Shaggy and Scooby paused for a minute... before breaking out in tears as Scooby yelled, "RES! RIT'S WORKING!"

"We can't wait until it comes out on digital! It's not the same as watching it in theaters!" Shaggy sobbed.

Daphne smirked as she turned to her friends. "Then to quote our infamous leader of our gang, looks like we have another mystery on our hands."

Shaggy and Scooby groaned as they looked over to Daphne's determined face. Both of them knew that, even though they didn't like this idea, they would have to step in and stop this Ghost of Killijoumango from haunting the movie theater.

But first, the three of them would have to change out of their outfits before taking this mystery any further...

And that's the end of the third chapter! How did you guys like it? Next time, back to the Pup Named Scooby-Doo universe! Anyway, read, review, criticize and suggest, everyone!