At the bustling antique show, Muriel, accompanied by Scooby and Courage, embarked on a diligent search for the ideal anniversary gift for her beloved husband Eustace.
"They've got everything at this bazaar, Courage and Scooby," Muriel said, as she picked up an old-fashioned clock, "I know I'll find Eustace the perfect anniversary gift."
Courage's attention was drawn to a quaint pinwheel, which he eagerly showed to Scooby, his voice filled with childlike excitement, "Hey Scooby, look, a pinwheel," he exclaimed, as he began to blow gently on it.
"Rool," Scooby replied his expression softening into a playful grin.
Eager to see the device in action, Courage handed it to Scooby and watched as the pink beagle puffed his breath into it, setting the vibrant blades spinning faster and faster. However, fate had a cruel twist in store when Scooby, in his boundless enthusiasm, brought the pinwheel too close to his sensitive ears. Like a buzzsaw, the relentless blades tore through Courage's ears with an earsplitting screech, sending the cowardly dog yelping in pain. Scooby's eyes wide with concern, rushed to his friend's aid, gently freeing Courage's ears from the now-mangled remains of the pinwheel.
Courage's eyes welling with tears, clutched his raw ears, a mournful wail escaping his lips. "My ears," he moaned, the pain echoing in his voice.
"Isn't this grand, Courage?" Muriel asked, excited, "I'm so excited I can hardly feel that wood tick stuck on my toe," she added before wincing, "Ooh, I take that back. If you wouldn't mind, Courage..."
Courage grabbed the small bottle of anti-bug liquid, he dampened by the sight of the monstrous parasite embedded in Muriel's toe. With a gentle hand, he removed her boot, revealing the giant wood tick, its legs gripping her flesh with disconcerting strength.
"Roh," Scooby whimpered, recoiling slightly from the unsettling sight.
Courage, with a determined squirt of the liquid, coated the tick, causing it to become disoriented and loosen its grip. The tick, momentarily stunned, let go of Muriel's toe, finally relinquishing its hold.
"Thank you Courage. That feels much better," Muriel said, smiling before inserting her foot back into her boot. She then stomped it on the floor to better fit and possibly squish the tick, "I can walk just fine now."
Muriel then asked one more question, "Have you boys seen Shaggy?"
Scooby-Doo shrugged his canine shoulders, uttering a perplexed, "Ro."
"But we'll go find him," Courage volunteered resolutely, his tail wagging excitedly.
With that, the two canine companions set off on a mission to locate their beloved shaggy-haired friend.
Amidst the bustling festivities, Shaggy approached the medallion booth, a gleam in his eye. With deft hands, he exchanged crisp bills for two glistening medallions.
A genuine sense of gratitude tinged his voice as he uttered, "Like, thanks for the medallions dude."
Moments later, Scooby and Courage bounded towards him, their curious gazes drawn to the treasures he held.
"Hey Shaggy, whatcha got?" Courage inquired, his eyes twinkling with anticipation.
Shaggy beamed with pride, revealing the exquisite medallions he had meticulously crafted, "Custom made medallions for Aunt Muriel and Uncle Eustace's anniversary," he declared, showcasing the intricate engravings that immortalized the beloved couple's faces.
A collective gasp of amazement escaped Scooby's lips as he exclaimed, "Rhoa."
Courage offered his sincere admiration, "Cool medallions Shag."
Shaggy's heart swelled with contentment, tinged with a hint of trepidation, "I just hope they like it," he admitted, "I'm gonna give it to them when we get home," with gentle care, he slipped the medallions into his bag. I don't know if Uncle Eustace would like it cause he's a grump and hard to please, but at least Aunt Muriel would like it.
In the bustling auto compartments, Shaggy, Scooby, and Courage strolled towards Muriel and Eustace, who were engrossed in a conversation by a stand.
"Oh, Eustace, I found you the perfect anniversary gift," Muriel told him while clasping her hands together.
"Uh...Me, too. Uh, I got you...A hat," Eustace stuttered, before placing the hubcap he had on Muriel's head, "It suits you."
Shaggy, standing nearby, raised an eyebrow and narrowed his eyes at his uncle, "Smooth move, Uncle Eustace," he remarked, his voice dripping with a mixture of amusement and disapproval.
Shaggy, Scooby, and Courage turned their attention towards a piercing whistle, their eyes widened in surprise upon spotting Shirley at the source of the sound.
"Shaggy! Scooby! It's Shirley!" Courage exclaimed with glee.
"Oh, look, Eustace. Oh. Ooh! OH! OH!" Muriel exclaimed, before picking up a beautiful blue necklace with a heart attached to it.
"What are you making those weird sounds for?" Eustace asked, angry.
"She sighs because she burns to possess the beautiful amulet," Shirley explained.
Courage nodded in agreement, "Mmm-hmm."
Shaggy couldn't help but admire the necklace's beauty, commenting, "Wow, that is a nice necklace."
Scooby, with his characteristic articulation, added, "Rit looks like Ruriel wants it."
"You may have the precious treasure for a mere five dollars," Shirley told them.
"Five dollars for that?! You're crazy!" Eustace exclaimed, shocked.
"Five dollars," Shirley repeated, unfazed by Eustace's outburst.
"Okay, uh...I'll give you the DOGS," Eustace said, while pointing to Scooby and Courage.
Scooby and Courage gasped in horror at the thought of being handed over to Shirley.
Shaggy, sensing their panic, shouted, "Run!"
"Stupid dogs and stupid nephew! Get back here!" Eustace shouted, angered.
Shaggy, Scooby, and Courage stumbled into a different booth, their breaths ragged from their frantic escape from Eustace.
"Like, I can't believe he tried to sell you guys," Shaggy gasped, his voice thick with disbelief.
"Giving me away is one thing," Courage said, his voice trembling with fear.
"Rut giving me away, is another thing," Scooby finished, his normally cheerful demeanor replaced with a somber frown.
"At least Muriel is there. She's against the farmer, from giving me away," Courage said, a glimmer of relief in his voice. The pink beagle then spotted a bear trap lying forgotten between them. His curiosity piqued, he muttered, "I wonder if this trap works."
He then, with an almost childlike innocence, began toying with the golden bear trap. He placed his tongue on the trigger, a gleeful smile gracing his face. Unfortunately, the trap sprung, its jaws clamping down on his tongue, causing him to scream in agony.
"Hold still little pink dude!" Shaggy called out, racing over to Courage alongside Scooby, their faces contorted with concern.
Courage, now had a golden bear trap as his makeshift teeth, raced towards Shaggy and Scooby for assistance. However, before they could lend a helping hand, a piercing scream erupted from Shirley.
"WHAT! THIS IS NOT OIL WELL! THIS IS OIL BILL! I HAVE BEEN SWINDLED!" Shirley screamed, infuriated.
Shaggy, Scooby, and Courage turned their attention to Shirley, who stood there brandishing a bellow.
"Swindling man and Swindling wife, bear this curse upon your life: instead of swindling for your lover, you shall swindle one another!" Shirley declared, before squeezing the bellow with a purple mist coming from the hole in the front.
.The smoke rapidly descended upon Muriel and Eustace, causing Courage to gasp in horror as his mouth involuntarily opened wide, releasing the bear trap.
"Back to the truck!" he exclaimed, sparking a mad dash towards Muriel and Eustace.
Shaggy, Scooby, and Courage scrambled into the truck as Eustace hastily started the engine. Thankfully, they were able to clamber into the back just as he sped off.
"Magic smoke is coming! Magic smoke is coming!" Courage's warning fell on deaf ears yet again.
"Oh, Eustace, I'm all in a tizzy about the new necklace," Muriel said, holding the necklace close to herself.
Shaggy, Scooby, and Courage watched in horror as the smoke danced around their unsuspecting targets.
"Rikes!" Scooby exclaimed, his tongue lolling in a mixture of fear and confusion.
"Zoinks!" Shaggy cried, his body trembling with unease.
Courage's heart sank as the smoke seeped into Eustace and Muriel's ears, slowly entering their minds.
"I really got to get that exhaust pipe fixed,"Eustace commented, as the smoke started entering his and Muriel's heads and through their ears.
"Uncle Eustace, what have you done now?" Shaggy asked, a note of desperation creeping into his voice.
"Why is that every time that we run into Shirley, bad things start to happen?" Courage questioned, a knot of anxiety tightening in his stomach as he watched the smoke consume his beloved owners, leaving him with a growing sense of dread and a painful realization that another chaotic adventure was about to unfold.
Back at home, the family had just finished their lunch.
"Look how it sparkles," Muriel said, getting the trio's attention.
Turning to her, the three saw that she was holding the necklace to the light. But before she could continue, she suddenly dropped the necklace as a poof of purple smoke appeared in front of her eyes.
"Rhat was that?" Scooby asked, surprised, his tail thumping nervously.
"Yeah, yeah. What's for dessert?" Eustace asked, impatient.
"Your favorite, creme brulee," Muriel answered as she lifted a cloche to reveal the delicious cupcake underneath.
"Oh," Eustace said, drooling as he reached for the cupcake.
But to the trio's surprise, Muriel covered it with cloche again before bringing out another two cloches.
"Huh?" Eustace asked.
"Like, Aunt Muriel, what are you doing?" Shaggy asked, his voice a nervous squeak as Muriel started shuffling the cloches around at lightning speeds, a mischievous glint in her usually kind eyes.
"Come and get it," Muriel said with an uncharacteristic devious smirk.
Grumbling, Eustace started lifting each cloche, only to become surprised when he lifted the last one yet still did not see his cupcake.
"WHAT?" Eustace said, surprised.
"Where did it go?" Courage inquired with concern, his big eyes filled with worry.
But the trio's questions were swiftly answered when they heard the sound of Muriel's unmistakable giggle. Turning to face her, they were met with the sight of their beloved elderly relative contentedly munching on the missing cupcake.
"Hey! You swindled me out of my dessert!" Eustace shouted, angry.
"Aunt Muriel! How could you?"Shaggy questioned, his voice a mixture of shock and betrayal.
Eustace then pulled out a deck of cards, "I'll play you for your piece. Double or nothing."
"I already ate mine, loser," Muriel told him, causing him to growl.
Courage could only groan, "It's the brain alien all over again," his voice laced with dread as he remembered the chilling ordeal of the alien who had tried to steal Muriel's kindness just a month ago.
Suddenly, the same purple mist appeared briefly in front of Eustace.
"Rhat can't be good," Scooby whimpered, his usual playful demeanor replaced by a look of genuine worry.
"Why don't you wash down that dessert with some tea?" Eustace suggested, as he poured Muriel a fresh cup.
"There's a fine idea," Muriel said, as she down the cup in one go.
"You do look thirsty, have some more," Eustace said, as he poured her another cup, which she drank in one go again.
This went back and forth for the next couple of minutes until no more tea came from the teapot.
"Gotta get you some more tea," Eustace said, opening the lid of the teacup to see nothing inside. He then got up and left the kitchen.
"OH, MY!" Muriel gasped, "All that tea. Nature is calling," she got up and running out of the kitchen.
"Huh?" Courage squeaked, his head tilting in confusion as he watched Muriel disappear down the hallway.
Eustace had paid Muriel to go to the bathroom with money and her rocking chair, and was now laughing as he counted the money in Muriel's rocking chair.
"Every time a winner. Who is next? Come on, come on, come on, come on!" Muriel shouted, getting Eustace's attention. She was wearing sunglasses, dice, and a dice cup, she placed the dice in the dice cup and started shaking it.
Shaggy, Scooby, and Courage stood nearby, witnessing the unfolding spectacle. Scooby and Courage, both holding peanuts in their paws, watched with a mixture of amusement and apprehension.
"Come on! Come on! Step up! Step up! Step up! Who's next? Come on! Come on! Come on!" Muriel called.
Courage whispered to Scooby, "I don't even wanna take part in this scam."
Scooby simply agreed, "Reah."
Muriel let it roll after a second, with the die landing on a six, "Dogs goes home with six peanuts."
Despite Courage's initial hesitation, couldn't help but smile at the prospect of extra peanuts, "Still. I love peanuts though," he said, his eyes twinkling.
"Us too/Rus too," Scooby and Shaggy agreed in unison, their love for the salty snacks overriding any misgivings about the situation at hand.
Unfortunately, the moment was cut short when Eustace reached his family.
"Stupid dogs!" Eustace shouted, before kicking the two dogs away.
Shaggy rushed to their aid, "Are you dudes alright?" he asked, concern etched on his face.
Scooby reassured his best friend, "Re're okay Raggy," his voice slightly muffled by the peanut still lodged in his mouth.
"Playing for peanuts!" Eustace said, as he placed his television on the table, which surprisingly did not buckle under the weight.
"Man puts up a telly. Lady Luck rules,"Muriel said before tossing the dice into her palm, where it bounced off and onto the table, "Come on, come on, come on."
Eustace laughed, thinking he got this. Unfortunately, the dice landed on the word's loser. "NO!"
"Man goes home without a telly," Muriel said before lifting the television and started walking towards the kitchen.
Not giving up, Eustace raced the door to try and stop her.
"HEY! WAIT A-" He began before being cut off by Muriel.
"The cops. Beat it," Muriel said, causing him to panic and run away.
Only to realize he was still in the living room, he then began to throw a tantrum.
Scooby remarked, "Rell, that what he get's for betting on the TV."
For the next few minutes, the kitchen hummed with the quiet, focused energy of cleaning. Muriel, armed with a sponge, scrubbed away at the fridge while Shaggy, Scooby and Courage offered their own brand of assistance, mostly consisting of misplaced enthusiasm and occasional accidental spills. The only sounds were the gentle swish of the sponge against the fridge lining and the occasional grunt or chuckle. This peaceful scene was shattered by a bleating sound that seemed to emanate from the very heart of the refrigerator.
"Since when did we get a sheep?" Shaggy asked, his voice laced with confusion.
"We don't have a sheep," Courage pointed out, his tiny voice surprisingly firm.
Scooby, however, eyed the source of the sound suspiciously, his voice a guttural rumble, "Romething fishy is going on here."
"Gonna be rain. Baa! I feel it in my wool. Forty days, forty nights. Lots of rain. Baa!" the 'sheep' warned.
"Oh, my," Muriel gasped.
"But we've checked the weather this morning and their is no rain," Courage reminded, his brow furrowed in thought. Then, a spark of recognition lit his eyes, "Wait a minute."
"Like, I know that voice anywhere," Shaggy agreed, his eyes widening in surprise.
"Re too," Scooby echoed, his tail wagging.
Shaggy, Scooby and Courage began to look around for the source and Shaggy quickly found the wire attached to the sheep.
Shaggy's eyes, wide with apprehension, quickly landed on a wire attached to the seemingly innocent sheep, "Look at this, guys!" he exclaimed, holding up the wire for the dogs to see.
"A wire," Courage echoed as he approached the sheep, only to discover it was nothing but a cunningly crafted fake.
"Save yourself. And two of every kind of fancy kitchenware you got," the sheep continued.
"So get that fridge out front now. Heed this sheep Bah!" the 'sheep' laughed, cruelly.
Shaggy, Scooby and Courage heard the sound of the fridge being moved across the floor. Turning around, the three noticed that Muriel had actually fallen for Eustace's lies and was now pushing the refrigerator towards the front door.
"This is the farner's doing. Everything is never easy," Courage lamented, his voice laced with frustration.
"Come on," Shaggy urged, as he and the two dogs followed Muriel out the door.
However, upon their departure from the confines of their abode, the trio witnessed a curious spectacle unfolding before their eyes. Water cascaded from the heavens, yet as they drew closer, they discovered that the source of this celestial deluge was none other than Eustace, armed with a treacherous hose. Muriel, oblivious to the ruse, had finished meticulously stowing their meager possessions within the confines of the refrigerator. Her gaze fell upon the watery mirage, and a flicker of concern crossed her face.
"Don't fall for it Muriel!" Courage implored, his voice echoing with urgency.
"Like, your being scammed!" Shaggy exclaimed, his eyes wide with disbelief.
"Rustace is up to something!" Scooby interjected, his tail wagging furiously.
"You might need an umbrella," Eustace, said through the sheep.
"Oh! Be right back boys," Muriel said, before heading back inside.
Eustace merely laughed as he got up and pushed the fridge to the side, "Don't interfere!"
And just in time as Muriel returned with her umbrella but became confused.
"Where's the rain? Where's my stuff? Where's my fridge?!" Muriel asked before glaring at the trio, thinking they had taken her stuff.
"With the farmer," Courage replied, scratching his head in frustration as Eustace's wicked laughter reverberated through the air.
Back inside, Muriel was walking into the living room with various instruments on her body.
"Well, Nowhere needs a band with a capital "B" that rhymes with "T" that shares an alphabet with "P" and that stands "Please Join Up and Pay Me." Muriel sang.
"YOU'RE MAKING ME DEAF!" Eustace exclaimed.
Come on, join up, don't just sit there. And whatever you do, don't throw your chair.
Eustace growled, balling his fists in anger.
"RATCH OUT!" Scooby barked, his voice trembling with fear, as he, Shaggy and Courage braced themselves for the inevitable.
The red chair, a weapon of choice in Eustace's arsenal, came hurtling towards them, connecting with a resounding thud. The trio groaned, their bodies throbbing with the impact.
Or your grandfather clock.
The grandfather clock, a monstrous antique that seemed to tick with the slow, deliberate beat of a predator, toppled from the wall. A sickening thud echoed through the room as it landed on the three friends, leaving them groaning in pain.
OR YOUR FLOOR
He ripped a chunk of the wooden floor from its moorings, flinging it with all his might. The jagged piece of wood flew towards the trio, who scrambled to their feet, their faces contorted in fear, just in time to dodge the projectile. They stood, bruised and battered, amidst the wreckage of their sanctuary.
"Or your-" Muriel began, her voice trailing off as Courage clamped his paw over her mouth. A moment of stunned silence hung in the air before Muriel retaliated with a resounding clang. She had whipped out a pair of clash cymbals, the sheer volume of the sound enough to send Courage tumbling backwards and Shaggy and Scooby diving for cover, their hands and paws pressed tightly against their ears.
"Zoinks, what are we going to do now?" Shaggy wailed, helping Courage to his feet.
Scooby, his brow furrowed in frustration, grumbled, "Rone of this would of happened, if Rustace hadn't ripped off Rhirley."
"Huh?" Courage tilted his head, raising his arm to look at his paw. Shaggy and Scooby, following his gaze, noticed a glint of gold...THE NECKLACE! It had somehow gotten snagged on Courage's paw when he fell off Muriel.
Looking at his hand, Shaggy and Scooby noticed that he took the necklace with him when he fell off Muriel.
"Guys, it's time to pay Shirley a little visit," Courage declared, his voice firm despite the recent chaos.
Meanwhile, Muriel and Eustace, oblivious to the developing situation, were already back at their old tricks, attempting to outsmart each other in a game of sly swindles and relentless bartering.
"Look there's Shirley," Shaggy said, pointing towards where Shirley was. Luckily, she was in the same spot from earlier in the day.
"Come on," Courage said, his voice laced with urgency, as he, Shaggy, and Scooby ran towards Shirley. The air crackled with nervous energy as they approached.
"Shirley!/Rhirley!" they exclaimed, their voices carrying a mixture of relief and urgency.
"Hello again, what can I do for you?" Shirley asked.
Courage extended the amulet towards her, his eyes filled with trepidation, "Here's your amulet," he uttered, his voice barely above a whisper.
"Just turn back my aunt and uncle back," Shaggy pleaded, his voice trembling.
"Rlease!?" Scooby begged, his tail drooping dejectedly.
"Giving back what your friends have swindled will not undo the curse, they must suffer," Shirley said before laughing, "It is too bad. But what is this?"
Just then, her gaze fell upon one of the crystal balls. Intrigued, Shaggy, Scooby, and Courage gathered around, their eyes widening in surprise as they witnessed two teenagers with banana heads sitting in a car. The boy seemed distraught, but his companion offered comfort.
"That is so sweet, he cares about the suffering of another. Eh, I undo the curse," Shirley said, as she wave at the crystal ball, and their heads turned back to normal.
A collective gasp escaped the trio's lips, their hearts filled with a surge of relief.
"Aw!/Raw!" they exclaimed, their voices expressing both joy and amazement.
"Love conquers all," Shaggy remarked, his eyes fixated on the teens embracing each other.
"Ro romantic," Scooby added, his tail wagging with approval.
Inspired by this act of compassion, Courage exclaimed, "Love? That's it. Come on guys," An idea had ignited within him, leading them on a new path.
Chaos reigned supreme in the living room as Shaggy, Scooby, and Courage surveyed their demolished abode. The once-pristine furnishings lay scattered in various corners. Even the pipes had succumbed to the destructive onslaught, their torn and mangled remnants serving as grim reminders of the havoc that had been wrought. A sense of urgency gripped Shaggy and Scooby as they realized the dire consequences that awaited them if they failed to break the curse that had befallen their humble dwelling.
"Zoinks, we gotta undo the curse before they swindle their barrel," Shaggy exclaimed, his voice laced with a mix of alarm and determination.
The thought of the farmer, whose attire had vanished during the chaos, wandering about in a state of undress sent shivers down Courage's spine.
"The last thing I wanna see is the farmer naked," he cringed, his expression a testament to his revulsion.
"What do you got left?" Eustace asked, as they circled each other.
"What do you got?" Muriel asked back.
"I asked you first," Eustace countered, not backing down.
"Cheeky, aren't you," Muriel said, not taking her eyes off Eustace.
"Eustace," Courage declared, his voice a mix of concern and urgency as he, Shaggy, and Scooby made their way towards Muriel.
Shaggy felt the need to explain, "Aunt Muriel has a tick on her toe man," his voice quivered slightly as he pulled out a giant magnifying glass, the kind one might use to study sunspots, and carefully placed it in front of Muriel's foot. The lens magnified the small, black tick, making it look monstrous against the delicate skin of Muriel's toe.
"Rhe needs help," Scooby whined, his voice thick with concern, his eyes wide as he watched Eustace's face.
"What? How'd she keep that from me?" Eustace asked, confused and surprised. "HEY! LOOK OVER THERE!" he shouted, while pointing behind Muriel.
And as soon as Muriel turned around, Eustace went into his barrel and fell to the floor. He then rolled closer and stuck his big toe towards the tick.
"Oh, moving is always a hassle. But it does have more space," the tick said, surprising the trio, before leaping off Muriel's toe and biting Eustace's big toe.
"Are you alright Aunt Muriel?" Shaggy asked with concern etched on his face.
"I feel so much better thanks to your Uncle Eustace!" Muriel cheered, while dancing a bit.
Eustace laughed before screaming in pain as the tick's bites finally registered in his mind.
Courage watched the spectacle with a satisfied grin, "It worked," he said, his voice laced with relief.
"Rokay Rhirley, turn them back!" Scooby called out, his words slurred as a mysterious purple fog enveloped the living room.
The fog swirled around the group, casting an eerie glow on their faces. Leaving behind the painful memories of the swindin' that had plagued them.
As the evening progressed, Shaggy had generously showered Muriel and Eustace with heartfelt gifts. Muriel, overcome with joy, embraced her beloved nephew, her eyes sparkling with gratitude. Eustace, to Shaggy's surprise, expressed a subtle note of thanks before lapsing into silence. Meanwhile, Shaggy and Scooby nestled comfortably on the couch, while Courage found solace on Muriel's lap in her cozy rocking chair.
"You see, boys, when you go around swindling people, sooner or later you get swindled yourself. That's why honesty is always best. Isn't that right, Eustace?" Muriel asked.
Tuning to Eustace, Shaggy, Scooby, and Courage couldn't help but chuckle as they glanced towards Eustace, who was engrossed in a game of cards with an tick.
"So, if I win, you get packing. If you win, you can move to my earlobe," Eustace said as he moved the cards around in his hand, smiling, he turned them around to reveal five aces. "Five aces. What do you say to that, tick?"
"Six aces. I'm moving up," the tick answered, laughing as he revealed his hand filled with aces.
Laughter erupted throughout the room as the tick's victory became undeniable.
"We get the picture Aunt Muriel," Shaggy quipped, barely able to contain his chuckles.
Courage giggled, "Looks like the farmer got himself a new roommate."
Scooby joined in the merriment, exclaiming, "Reah! Scooby-Dooby-Doo!"
Eustace's dismay was palpable as he realized he had to make room for his new, uninvited companion.
Well that's all for this chapter, next will be The King of Flan. I like to thank schweenieboy for the quotes and ideas. Let me guys know in the reviews/comments of what should I do for the future episodes or next chapter. And what Courage should say in future chapters. Until then this is vakarns signing out.
King of Flan: The King of Flan uses television to hypnotize everyone in Nowhere to eat as much flan as possible. As the citizens of Nowhere become addicted to flan (and become horribly overweight), Shaggy, Scooby and Courage must stop the King before he leads the city to a path of obesity and doom.