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Chapter 2: Grimwood Graduation Ceremony, and Meeting the Parents.

Mrs. Grimwood was only gone for about five minutes before our intrepid heroes heard the sound of running footsteps approaching. Scooby quickly yanked the back of the mystery machine shut basically telling Shaggy he was on his own and wondering why he'd agreed to come with in the first place. Shaggy stood there warily as the footsteps got closer then sighed in relief when they seemed to slow until finally the five girls he'd taught when he was a gym coach were arrayed before him.

On the far left was Tanis Amaranth, a mummy and daughter of the mummy pharaoh King Amaranth. She was about five feet tall, had a slender build, blue eyes, her bandages now had a ponytail rather than bow for hair, her chest was a slightly larger b cup, and her rear end was nice and pert but petite like the rest of her. Over her bandages she wore a black t shirt that said “Scarabs for the win, brown flats, and a jean skirt. To her left was Phanty, Phantasma Phantom, who if you couldn't guess was a ghost. Phantasma was about five and a half feet tall, had a petite build like Tanis, but slightly larger chest, blue ectoplasm for skin, white hair, a slightly larger bottom that was still nice, and longer legs that seemed to go on for days. Phanty wore a blue dress like when she was younger but where as when she was younger it hid everything now it revealed a lot, along with white boots.

On the far right was Elsa Frankenteen, daughter of Frankenstein. Elsa was taller than Shaggy at a good Six foot three inches, had an amazonian build, gray eyes, straight upward black and white hair, and a large DD cup chest and voluptuous ass. Elsa had a bit of an hourglass figure, where before she'd been a bit flatter in the chest and less junk in the trunk. Elsa was wearing a green t shirt with blue jeans and sneakers. To Elsa's left was Winnie, Winifred, Allan, a werewolf. She was in her transformed state so she was covered in well kept brown fur, had orange hair that went down to mid-back, which she'd grown out over the years, and a slightly tomboyish look. She had black eyes, a feminine figure that denied her tomboyish way of dressing, a D cup chest, a pert well rounded bottom, and toned legs and arms used for fighting and hunting.. She was wearing short shorts and a ragged worn out black top that exposed her midriff with a claw motif.

Finally in the middle of the group was Sibella. Sibella was a purple skinned vampire with purple hair that went down to the base of her ass, red eyes, and the largest chest and ass of the girls. She had an E cup chest, and a large ass that didn't look large because of her perfect hourglass figure. She was wearing a red dress that went down to the high heels on her feet and had a slit in the side that went clear up to her hip. Sibella smiled and said “Hi Shaggy, how have you been coach?”

Shaggy smiled and said “Like hey girls, I've been good. How have you five been?”

The girls each replied from left to right with a “Fine Shaggy,” “I've been great Shag,” “Fang-tastic,” “Having a howling good time,” and finally “I've been good Coach.” Then Tanis asked “Where's Scooby and Scrappy?” Shaggy told them Scrappy didn't come then pointed at the van he was leaning on for Scooby's location. Phantasma stuck her head inside and said “Hiya Scooby.” He waved at her as Winnie tackled Shaggy and sniffed him. He blinked and she said “You smell good coach.” Shaggy chuckled and Sibella said “Winnie control yourself.” Elsa pulled Winnie off and said “Sorry Coach, Winnie occasionally gets like that.” Shaggy chuckled and Winnie said “Oh come on girls I just want to give coach a hug.” The other girls snorted and Sibella said “Relax Winnie, Coach isn't going anywhere for a few days, at least not until we have our graduation ceremony.”

Shaggy laughed and said “Like girls relax, why don't you tell me what's been going on the last few years? I mean the only thing I know is you graduate in a few days, and honestly I'd like to know what you've been up to.” the girls smiled surprised their coach still cared and he said “I should probably drag Scooby out of the back of the van... so you girls can go do your own thing if you want.” They shook their heads and helped him open the back of the van then pull Scooby and their food out before carrying both up to the room Mrs. G, had prepared for the former coach.

Shaggy put his suitcase beside the bed, dropped Scooby on top of it, and pulled out a granola bar. Scooby stared at the granola and said “Is rat for re Raggy?” Shaggy shook his head and Scooby said “Rats.” Shaggy ate the bar then walked back downstairs leaving Scooby to unpack and was instantly dragged by the girls back outside.

They all sat in the garden under the rotten apple tree and Shaggy said “Alright girls, why don't you tell me about what you plan to do after graduation and how things have been the last few years?” They started whispering amongst themselves then turned to him and nodded. He smiled and said “Let's start with Tanis, what have you been up to back in Egypt at you're parents tomb the last few years and how have you liked your school life?”

Tanis smiled through her bandages and said “Well Egypt's been great. We went and saw King Tut, who had a problem with a few grave robbers. Honestly it was interesting to meet him. Daddy and Mom, were both all for relaxing a few years ago after Daddy got out of Dracula's races. Thankfully those stopped two years after they began because someone beat Dracula at his own game according to daddy. I guess with that said I can honestly say that I have been training my own familiar who's a cat, and Daddy said he'd like to be at graduation. After graduation I think I want to travel a bit or just go home and relax. I don't know really.”

Shaggy nodded and said “Awesome. So you had fun the last few years?” The mummy girl nodded humming, and happily watching Shaggy as he turned to the next girl which was Elsa. He asked “Alright Elsa lay it on me, what's your plans for after school and what have you been up to?”

Elsa said “Well honestly I plan on becoming a renown scientist like my father. I know he was originally just the monster of the original Doctor Frankenstein but Dad has a habit of being really interested in inventing. He taught me how to take care of my body and he's been wondering if I could possibly reproduce naturally because of the adjustments he made. Also my mother's pregnant.” The girls congratulated her on that and she smiled then said “As for the last few years well after Dracula's ridiculous races, Dad and I went out exploring. We saw the sights attended a few science conferences, and dad got an alias as a scientist in a rather interesting article. Honestly other than that it hasn't been much. Though he did say the only reason he got mom pregnant was because he found a way to revitalize his swimmers.” This caused the other girls to giggle and Shaggy chuckled along.

Shaggy said “Glad to hear things are going well for you Elsa. How about you go next Phanty, Did your dad participate in the races the other parents were a part of?” She shook her head and he said “Oh cool, then did you have anything to do with the hauntings up in New York?”

Phanty giggled and said “Yeah that was a family affair. Daddy went to visit a friend and all sorts of stuff happened. A group who called themselves the Ghost Busters and other paranormal and ghost hunters got involved. Honestly it was pretty cool because Dad and Mom showed me more about haunting things, and how to interact with humans at a different level. We also learned more about the different type of ghost hunting equipment though Dad said that a lot of ghouls and guys were just acting out because it was their first time returning to the mortal plane, oh and I met a half ghost boy. He was really cool, though my dad said that if he can reverse engineer their technology he could possibly give us human forms, I dunno if that would be cool though.”

Shaggy blinked and said “Zoinks Phanty, that sounds really cool. Though I think you may want to be wary of what you do with technology and I could talk to a warlock I know that could help hopefully.”

Phanty asked “You mean it Shags, if I want a human form you'd really help me get one?” Shaggy nodded and she asked “Why though?”

He smiled and said “You're not just my student you're also my friend Phanty. If I can do something to help you out I'll gladly do so.” She kissed his cheek and floated away singing happily. He laughed and said “I guess her plans for after school are gaining a human form. Alright, what about Winnie going next?” The others had no problem with this so Shaggy pointed to her and said “Have at it Winnie Talbot.”

Winnie smiled and said “Well me and my dad went back to England.” The others blinked surprised and she said “My dad was turned in England and that's where my family originates from. I grew up here in the states but occasionally we go to visit the graves of my grandparents and uncle.” Shaggy nodded knowing that keeping in touch with your family even the deceased parts of it was important. She continued “Of course Dad also participated in Drac's races but he quit a year before the last one to vacation in the Bahamas. It was pretty cool when I saw him that summer cause his usually pale skin was actually tanned and his fur was super shiny when he transformed. Something about salty sea air being good for the fur even though it dries out human hair.”

Winnie continued “Honestly a lot happened over the last six years. My older sister got married, my mom had a new litter, my brother got engaged, and I got to explore dad's home country and mom's Parisian roots. As for my plans after school, um I guess I want to find a mate and settle down after traveling and meeting new people and monsters.”

Shaggy smiled and said “Great goal Winnie. So is anyone other than your mother pregnant?” She shook her head and he said “So you're going to have little pups to teach the ways of the wolf to when she gives birth.” She nodded and he said “That's cool. Only Sibella is left so let's hear about what she'd been up to the last few years and how her dad's doing since everyone else is talking about theirs.”

Sibella smiled and said “Well, my father recently went through a midlife crisis, which led to the races everyone's talking about. It was about three years ago when I was sixteen and getting a car that he stopped the races. He didn't say why though he mumbled about making someone pay. I got my license both here in the states and in Transylvania. It's fang-tastic to be able to drive. Anyway when I was home father had a habit of ranting. He complained about the Belmont family and someone who he turned into a werewolf only for them to turn back after beating him. I plan on taking over Transylvania after school. Of course that means facing my father but that shouldn't be too strenuous because he said he was ready to step down if I made a good showing. I've been seeing a donor about blood, and honestly life's been good, so Shaggy how about you tell us about some of your adventures you left out of your letters?”

Shaggy laughed and said “Like I'll tell you about the time I met the boo brothers, and the thirteen ghosts. Then maybe some stuff about the Loch Ness Monster when I was in Scotland. Which do you want to hear first? If none of those strike your fancy I could tell you about the time the gang, Scooby, and I were virtualized.” The girls instantly jumped on that one so Shaggy told them about the incident when the gang was sent into Cyberspace from Velma's friend Eric who she was dating. Shaggy talked about the Cyber chase making the girls giggle and laugh at what happened though they winced at some parts like the Colosseum.

While Shaggy talked to the girls Scooby was napping in their room with a half eaten bag of chips on his muzzle. Phanty had come back to listen to Shaggy reminisce and the ghouls all found their former Coach to be just as interesting as when they were young students, though now he'd filled out a little bit. His legs were toned as his jeans showed, but his arms were still stick like and his core muscles were built up from all the running he'd done over the years. He led the girls through a few exercises then wished them well as he headed back to his room to check up on Scooby.

Shaggy prepared himself some dinner and woke up Scooby who partook of the food then our favorite foodies collapsed in their bed and went to sleep. The following morning Shaggy woke up early and led the girls through their exercises just like all those years ago. The girls checked out Shaggy when he wasn't looking and he occasionally watched them through half closed eyes finding their figures very appealing. He had to adjust himself when he watched their breasts bounce, then sighed and walked back up to his room to grab breakfast with Scooby before walking downstairs to talk to Mrs. G. Mrs. Grimwood filled him in on how the girls' grades were going and who was the top of the class, which turned out to be Sibella rather than Elsa surprisingly, but all the girls were pretty close to the top two students.

Shaggy explored the castle that was the girls' school and found all sorts of stuff. Eventually he found himself outside the girls' rooms. He shook his head and started to turn around only to be pulled into the nearest room by Winnie, who said “Hey Coach, want to see my room?” Shaggy shook his head in the negative and she said “Awww, but I'd really like to show you it. Please Shaggy?” Shaggy sighed and nodded then opened his eyes and looked around the room. It was boyish. Other than the pictures of boy bands you wouldn't know a girl lived in the room. There were pelts on the walls, floor, and even the bed used them as covers.

He blinked and said “Very wolfish.” Winnie preened at that and Shaggy asked “Like did you and you're dad hunt all these yourselves or did you have help? I mean like man is that a lot of pelts. I can respect how you werewolves like raw meat so I know you used every part of your kill but I can't really get behind killing stuff, you know?”

Winnie nodded and said “Most humans aren't big on how we wolves act. The fact you're at least accepting of it is enough to put you up a notch in my belt Coach, that puts you pretty high. Anyway yeah, me and my family hunted all these, these are my personal kills. Honestly I don't know what to say other than that it took a lot of stealth and tracking training to get to this point. Heh, honestly 'Bela was there for my first hunt cause despite our families differences we've always been good friends. We met when we were five, and became good friends when we were seven. It was when we were seven she accompanied me on my first solo hunt. It was awesome.”

Shaggy nodded and said “Like I bet, everything's always better with friends. I know that Coolsville would be really lonely without the gang and Scooby.” She smiled happy to see the coach understood and he said “What was your first hunt anyway?”

She grinned and said “A stag. He was quite the chase. Led me all over a forest in Pennsylvania. It was fun though, Sibella followed in the air and the two of us got into an argument on the value of animal meat versus human blood.” Shaggy shivered at that and she said “Of course we couldn't come to an agreement other than that human's and animals were more than just food. After all we wouldn't be who we are if it wasn't for you coach. We occasionally come back to the argument and we end up agreeing to disagree. By the way, what's your plan for after we graduate and you go back home?”

Shaggy sighed and said “I plan on talking to a warlock, hanging with the gang, seeing some old friends and going on more adventures I guess. Though hopefully the adventures are not of the scary variety. Why do you ask Winnie, you have something you want me to do or just curious?” She shrugged and he looked outside to see the moon starting to rise and the sun to set, so he said “I think I'll leave you alone for the rest of the night Winnie. Have a nice night.” She nodded and Shaggy walked out her door and started for his own room. He got into the room and saw Scooby laying by the bed. He smiled and said “Hey Scoob, why haven't you left the room the entire time we've been here?”

Scooby said “Recasuse Raggy, Rit's to scary.” Shaggy raised an eyebrow at his dog wondering why he himself wasn't as scared as the petrified pooch. Scooby said “Rhy did we come here Raggy?”

Shaggy shrugged and said “I'm not to sure Scoob, I just know that it was important to see the girls at least one last time. It's not that bad here this time since we aren't actually required to do anything or eat the food. Maybe you should talk to Tanis and play with her a little bit, she really missed you Scoob.” Scooby sighed and nodded then Shaggy took a shower and got ready for bed.

The following morning they ate in their room again then went down to the girls' breakfast and Scooby asked Tanis if she wanted to hang out. She smiled delightedly and nodded leading the practically paralyzed pooch up to her room where she showed him her mummy case and sarcophagus. Shaggy smiled happy to see Scooby relaxing a little bit. Sibella grabbed his arm and asked “Shaggy, can I show you my room since you saw Winnie's last night?” He shrugged and she said “Alright let's go.” She led him to her room and shut the door behind him allowing him to look around.

He chuckled at the classic theme of the room. Her walls were covered in classic quotes, boy bands surprisingly, and pictures of actors from classic films. Shaggy smiled and said “Nice room Sibella. I really like the classic actor pictures and like dig some of the bands you listen to. I see you're room is full of books, I think you'd really get along with Velma.” Sibella smiled happy Shaggy like her room when Phanty phased through the wall and Shaggy said “Like what's up Phanty?”

Phanty smiled and said “If you're done in here how about you come check out my room?” Shaggy turned to Sibella who sighed and waved him off muttering about boy stealing ghosts though Shaggy didn't catch what she said. Phanty led Shaggy to her room after he left Sibella's. He entered and Phanty asked “You like coach?” He nodded looking around. Phanty's room was rather barren but the walls did have pictures of her and the girls, and paintings she'd made, mostly of her family since most ghosts couldn't be photographed in their natural state. Shaggy smiled and noticed she was related to the Boo Brothers. He fondly remembered helping them out when he found out he was a Beauregard relative. Phanty saw his smile and said “Something catch your eye coach?”

He nodded and said “The drawing of those three ghosts. They call themselves the Boo Brothers and I met them when I found out I was a Beauregard, honestly it was pretty fun even if it was a little terrifying. Then again all my time since joining Mystery Inc as a kid was fun if terrifying. So do you know them?”

Phantasma grinned and said “Know them? They're relatives of my mom. They're awesome even if they're a bit wacky. Then again I think death makes us all a little wacky. I mean come on I'm a bit of a poltergeist because I'm a little crazy but that doesn't mean I want to beat up people or kill them or anything, you know?”

Shaggy smiled and said “I can't see you wishing anyone dead Phanty. Pranked yes, but not dead. I mean you seem like a bit of a loose canon yeah, but that's not surprising since I don't know anything about how you were when you were alive nor anything about your family other than the Boo Brothers, who are wacky in their own right.” She giggled and hugged him making herself corporeal which he gladly returned saying “Don't be afraid to be you Phanty, your real friends will always accept you, as for the rest of the world, they can go get bent.” Shaggy wondered where that came from, not that he was going to take it back, but it just seemed more... well more harsh than a normal thought of the lovable foodie.

Phanty smiled with a tear in her eye and said “Thanks Coach, that means a lot. I know I can get on the girls' nerves, as well as just about anyone else, but I can turn it down. It's just that, well, I don't like being morose. I mean I enjoy being happy, wacky, fun loving, and free. Papa Phantom says that ever since we died I've been a bundle of joy, but he won't talk about what happened when we were alive and I don't remember back then either. It really stinks. Anyway Coach what do you think of my room of memories?”

Shaggy smiled and said “I think it's great Phanty, I know you don't really sleep so I'm guessing you paint when you're bored but sleep whenever you feel like it. I love all your paintings, though I don't see any of me Scooby and Scrappy, why's that?”

Phanty smiled and said sadly “That's because I didn't want to miss you more than I already did Coach. I mean it was hard for us once you left. You took a little o f the liveliness out of Grimwood when you packed up, not that we can blame you for running from the new girls. They weren't that much of a party and didn't really even get along that well with those of us who were already here. They left about a year after joining because they just couldn't get the hang of living here. Haven't had any new girls since then though. Honestly the five of us are kind of glad that was the case, though we worry about Mrs. Grimwood. She seems to be aging more and more every day. It's almost like she's ready to pass on the torch. Maybe we're imagining things though, what do ya think coach?”

Shaggy shrugged and said “Like I don't know Phantasma, I mean you could be imagining things but at the same time you could be right. I don't spend much time around Mrs. G, so I can't say. If you are imagining things then the worst that happens is you feel foolish, but like if you're not imagining things then maybe Mrs. G, is just finally showing her age or something I dunno man.”

Phanty's door opened and Elsa stuck her head in saying “Hey coach, you mind checking out my room.” Shaggy nodded and bid Phanty farewell then followed Elsa to her room, knowing that in two days time he'd be meeting her father again. It turned out that the letter had been sent out a week before it got to him and Scooby, meaning they'd had a week and a half ti two weeks to get there. A week had passed and they had at least three more days counting that morning and afternoon. Elsa led Shaggy to her room and opened the door. The first thing Shaggy thought upon seeing it was, “Well Velma would love to meet Elsa,” because the room was a nerd's dream. Now in this case nerd is not an insult, because to Shaggy a nerd was someone you could count on. He looked around the room, which had a generator set up by the bed to give Elsa a charge during the night, a few posters of mechanical things on the walls, an anatomy poster that was incredibly detailed about both men and women, and lots of things to tinker with on every surface.

There were a few tables, bookshelves, and even a desk in one corner of the rather spacious room. Shaggy smiled and said “Like you're room really reflects your need to take care of yourself, right Elsa?” She nodded and he said “I like it, it fits you perfectly. The only one who's room I haven't seen is Tanis' room.” She nodded and sat on her bed motioning for Shaggy to take a seat at her desk if he wants. He smiled and said “Like thanks Elsa, the others didn't really offer me a seat.” He sat down and said “So anything you'd like to talk about Elsa?”

She nodded blushing and said “What's your favorite kind of woman coach, smart, sexy, tall, well proportioned, long legs, big boobs, a nice butt? What?” Shaggy blinked trying to be sure he heard her correctly. She said “Are you a mind or body man?” He laughed softly thinking she was kidding around with him and thought about it a while.

Finally he said “Well I like a well organized mind, smart girls are a bit of a turn on, bravery is a big thing, willingness to work with me and Scooby, and a nice body doesn't hurt but it's not a deal breaker honestly. I've dated all kinds of girls, heh just they didn't like work out man. Honestly I feel like I'll never find the right girl.” Elsa slowly nodded and muttered under her breath he asked “Like what's up Elsa?”

She smiled and said “You're different from the Calloway Cadets coach. They would have said a girl's body is the most important thing but they're hormonal kids I guess. They wouldn't have noticed us girls if we hadn't blossomed over the years. Honestly Sibella and Winnie have it the worst when Winnie's in her human form and Sibella is doing something that shows off her legs. Tanis just looks to cute for them to perv on and Phanty and I are to dangerous or so they say, probably cause we pranked them good. Ah well. That was really all I wanted to know coach, anything you want to know about me?”

Shaggy shrugged and said “Well, what do you think of me and Scooby?”

She blinked surprised and said “I think you're both awesome. Heads and bolts above the boys I normally deal with. I mean Scooby's a great dog, though I didn't realize I was much of a dog person till I met Winnie and she showed us her full wolf form, then we met you and Scooby and honestly it was pretty cool. I think you're both braver than you give yourselves credit for. Honestly if it weren't for you two and Scrappy Revolta would have turned us all evil and done something unspeakable. Of course it's not like we have to worry about her anymore. Though our dads don't know about the fact you helped us out because most of us haven't even told them we were mind wiped by the crazy spider witch. Thanks for that by the way. Also you know my dad and the other dad's will be here for graduation starting on Saturday, right?” Shaggy sighed and nodded and she said “Good, because we won't let them do anything to hurt you or Scooby Doo, coach.”

He smiled and said “Thanks Elsa that like puts me a little at ease. I mean I wasn't expecting anyone to stand up for me and Scoob, but if you girls are all doing it the parents can't be all bad, right? Plus there's your mothers who will be here too, right?” She nodded and he said “Maybe they'll be on Scoob and I's side. I dunno I just hope that like they aren't too mad we ran away at the end of our contract what with the new girls. It just wouldn't have worked out. Speaking of that, how did you girls fare in Volleyball the last few years?”

Elsa grinned and said “We won the last three years. We lost the first two you were gone but then we trained even harder wanting to make you proud. You can probably see our trophy from last year in Tanis' mummy case.” Shaggy nodded and got up stretching as his stomach growled. Elsa said “Looks like you're hungry coach, I guess you should go back to your room and eat up.” Shaggy nodded and bid Elsa farewell then walked out the door and met Scooby in the hallway on the way back to their room.

While Shaggy and Scooby were in their room eating the other girls were meeting in Sibella's room. They looked at each other and Sibella said “So girls, did you have enlightening conversations with coach and Scooby?”

Elsa said “I found out Coach isn't particular about what kind of girl he likes and he respects me for my mind. What about you girls, what did you learn while you were talking to him?”

Phanty said “I learned he doesn't mind my insanity and likes my perky personality, he also knows some of my mom's relatives and is a Beauregard. Also he knows about my planning on finding a way to return to a human form with the help of technology. What about you and Winnie Sibella, and how was Scooby Tanis?”

Winnie shrugged and said “Coach wasn't weirded out by my need to hunt surprisingly. I even told him about my first hunt with Sibella in Pennsylvania. Honestly he's one weird human, you know?” The others all nodded and turned to Sibella and Tanis.

Sibella said “Guess I'll go next. Coach just looked around my room and said he liked it. We talked about my need for blood a little bit and he didn't seem bothered. Honestly I think rather than being weird he's actually just very accepting, which I guess could be weird coming from a human but that is what we like about him, is it not?” The other girls nodded and finally it was Tanis' turn to talk about Scooby.

Tanis smiled and said “Scooby was a little scared when he first entered my room but the longer he spent with me the better he got. I told him about Egypt and Anubis in particular and he asked why we worshiped cats of all things. I told him that cat's were guardians of the afterlife and he said something about if you want a guard job done right you want a dog to do it. I laughed at that and he cheered up then the two of us talked about all sorts of stuff and he said Shaggy's been kind of lonely lately. He's worried about him, he also asked if we knew anyone who would want Shaggy to call them dear and I said no. Unless I was wrong?” The girls shook their heads and he said “Alright.”

Back with Shaggy and Scooby they weer talking about the girls. Scooby was telling Shaggy how it wasn't fair the Egyptians worshiped cats and not dogs. Shaggy laughed and said “I hear you Scoob, but honestly it's not a big deal Scoob. After all it's not like they had domestic dogs in Egypt back then. I bet if they did they wouldn't have wanted cats to guard them, they'd have preferred dogs do it. It doesn't make you like Tanis any less, does it?”

Scooby shook his head and said “Ro Raggy it roesn't. Ri still rike the rittle rummy. She risn't scary. Ractually, she's rice. Raggy, do rou rink the girls are ready ror us to re here, or rar they hiding stuff?”

Shaggy shrugged and said “I think they want us here, but I don't doubt they're hiding stuff. Everyone hides things even from their best friends as you and I well know, but like it's not surprising they'd hide stuff from their old coach when they haven't seen him in six years.” Scooby nodded in agreement and Shaggy coughed slightly then said “They were acting really weird though, maybe it's just a monster thing, or it could be a girl thing, but they sure don't remind me of anyone except Daphne when she was trying to hide from Fred that she liked him. You don't think the girls have crushes on us, do you Scoob?”

Scooby snorted and said “Rushes on Re? Ro. Rou? Raybe. I ron't ro. Let's ree, how rey ract when there rarents are rere.” Shaggy nodded and Scooby smiled then said “Rou should call the gang.” Shaggy nodded and pulled out his phone then dialed the gang back in Coolsville.

As the gang picked up Shaggy started talking for a few hours, letting Scooby talk as well and letting them know they'd be back in a week or two, maybe three at the latest. They said they'd thought they'd be there three weeks but it turned out their trip had taken a week and the letter had taken a week so they'd be there another week at most. The gang said things were going well, Velma mentioned she and Eric were thinking of moving in together, Fred and Daphne had no fights amongst themselves, and honestly they hoped that the two on the road were having fun. Shaggy replied that it was nice. After that the gang hung up and Shaggy and Scooby went to bed since they were tired.

The following morning Tanis invited Shaggy into her room, and who was he to refuse the petite mummy? He walked into the room and noticed she styled it after a tomb. It had hieroglyphics on the walls, her sarcophagus in the corner, and a case on the wall that contained the girls' trophy for volleyball. Shaggy smiled and said “The room is very nice. I like your mummy case. You're dad no that you have the trophy again this year?” She nodded. He smiled and said “You know you don't have to be shy around me Tanis. I'm not going to bite, unless you're a ham and peanut butter sandwich in disguise anyway.” She giggled and smiled relaxing then motioned for him to take a seat on one of the two chairs in her room.

Shaggy sat down and Tanis asked “Coach, what is you're favorite thing to do when you're not busy or spending time with Scooby?” Shaggy smiled thinking about it and started to say eating when he thought long and hard, he loved to eat make no mistake but that isn't necessarily what he had she was asking about. He sighed and shrugged. She said “You don't know?”

He smiled and said “Not really Tanis. I would have said eat even a year ago, but as time goes on I find more and more that there is more to this world than eating and just solving mysteries. Surprising coming from a foodie I know, but I've grown up as time went on. I'm a coward, I admit it, but that doesn't mean I don't want to be braver. It also doesn't mean that I don't plan on going out and doing things, it just means that when I do something I have to see it from every angle. I guess that surprises a girl like you, but it's hard being a member of Mystery Inc we were supposed to be a paranormal detective agency but we kept finding crooks who pretend to be monsters. Honestly it's so rare for us to meet real monsters the gang assumes every monster we meet is a fraud. Like I've met enough monsters that I'm not completely skeptical, but it's like hard to not find the different crooks we face to be pains in the rear.”

Tanis giggled and said “Well I understand Shaggy, you personally have more interaction with we monsters than your friends. Honestly it's not that surprising because you have a habit of finding yourself in monstrous situations. Scooby was telling me about the different monster's you met over the years including the different ghosts and the goblin king a few Halloweens ago. I'd like to meet the goblin king honestly but Daddy and mum wouldn't be too happy for me to go to another world. Honestly after meeting you and your dogs I think I want to explore the different monster communities of the world. Though Daddy would probably prefer I lock myself up in our pyramid.”

Shaggy smiled and said “A lot of father's don't want their daughters to leave home Tanis. It will just take you being strict and not taking no for an answer, plus I bet your mom will agree with you if you phrase it right.” Tanis nodded smiling and the two descended into a comfortable silence just relaxing in each other's company and enjoying their time together before the parents arrived. After about ten minutes Shaggy and Tanis made small talk just getting a feel for each other. A half hour after that Shaggy bid Tanis farewell and walked back into the grounds then started jogging to keep in shape. Scooby joined him and the two just released a bit of their pent up fear in silence.

The rest of the day passed uneventfully, the girls talking amongst themselves, Shaggy and Scooby relaxing in their room, and nothing big going on. They were all worried about two days from then when the fathers and mothers would arrive. That night Shaggy had another dream about the manor, it went something like this, Shaggy walked down the corridor again humming softly. He knew he was dreaming because he recognized this corridor from the last time. This time he followed it until he got to the sitting room at the end of the hallway where an old man was sitting in a chair. The old man smiled and said “Hello Shaggy. This is probably our first meeting. Call me Jiji or grandfather. How are you doing my boy?”

Shaggy smiled slightly and said “I'm doing good. I spent the last few days with the girls of Grimwood and honestly I think I reestablished our friendship. Scooby seems happy and I'm enjoying things. Why do you ask Grandfather?”

Grandfather smiled and said “My boy I just wanted to know how you were doing before the start of your many trials. Soon you will be forced to make choices, accept new things, and accept new people into your life. Hopefully you make the right choices because, well I don't want to put to much pressure on you, but your world's fate may hang in the balance. It is up to you to right the wrongs of both your allies and enemies. First however, you must find balance. I can't tell you any more than that. I wish you a restful sleep Shaggy, maybe Dear or one of your other girls will see you again.” He faded away as Shaggy was about to ask him what he meant by other girls.

He sighed as Dear appeared in her cloak and said “Hello Husband. I see you met the old man. Very vague wasn't he?” Shaggy nodded and she said “I can't clarify as I don't know exactly what he was talking about but I can say I believe in you, both as you are now, and as you will become later in life. I believe you're waking up though so I guess I'll just say good morning love.” Shaggy woke up and stretched then sighed remembering the dream.

He turned to talk to Scooby then shook his head and instead thought “Why is it that I'm the one this stuff always happens to? Not Mystery Inc, not Scooby Doo, but Shaggy Rogers. It's like I'm cursed to live in interesting times or something. I hope Scooby doesn't' have his own life fulfilling quest to worry about.” He yawned and got up then took a shower and got dressed. He ate a bite of breakfast then headed down to the girl's dining room where they were eating burnt toast, overcooked eggs, and charred bacon. He shook his head wondering how they could eat that stuff.

The girls looked up and said “Hey Shaggy.” He smiled and waved sitting at the table but shaking his head at the offer of food. He loved food but not when it was rotten. He stretched and yawned as the girls started talking then Sibella said “I hate to tell you Shaggy but our parents will be arriving today and the ceremony will be on Sunday.” Shaggy blinked and stared at her as if asking, really? She nodded and he sighed then banged his head on the table once wondering why he'd agreed to come here, before realizing he'd been having a good time getting to know the girls. He smiled deciding that yeah spending time with the girls was definitely worth meeting their parents today.

The girls saw his smile and asked “What's up Coach?” He shook his head and they said “Not going to tell us, really?” He nodded and they sighed then said “Shouldn't you go wake up Scooby. We have to go prepare for our parents arrival.” He nodded and stretched before walking back up to his room and waking up Scooby by waving a box of Scooby Snacks under his nose. Scooby woke up and Shaggy threw him a few before having a few himself and they talked about how they were going to survive the girls' fathers and mothers.

Eventually the girls called them down and they walked into the living room where the parents were waiting. Shaggy waved politely and said “Like hi there. I see where the girls get their looks from.” He was serious too. The girls' mothers looked like older and more mature versions of them. Sibella's mother had the same purple skin but was as tall as Shaggy, had green eyes, and a voluptuous figure. Elsa's mother looked like her with her hair down, darker skin tone, and a more full figure. Winnie's mother was in her human form and was about six foot even, had straight hair, brown eyes, and was wearing jeans and a tied up t shirt that exposed her belly and a little of her bust. Tanis' mother was the same height of Tanis, had her bandages styled into a ponytail, and was slightly more well built than her daughter.

Phanty's mother was made of white ectoplasm, had black hair, had a large bust and slim waist, was wearing a black dress, and had black flats on her feet. She smiled and said “I see the girls' weren't lying when they said you were human. I'm Esmeralda, the other mothers are Winnie's mom Amelia Talbot, Sanja Amaranth is Tanis' mom, Victoria Dracula is Sibella's mother, Elsa's mother the bride of Frankenstein Amelia Frankenstein. It's nice to meet you mister Shaggy.” The other mothers all said hello studying the foodie and his dog while their husbands talked to Mrs. Grimwood. They were all watching their daughters out of the corner of their eyes and saw how they looked at their former coach. Esmeralda smirked and said “Why don't you tell us a little about yourself coach Shaggy.”

Shaggy shrugged and said “I was only a coach for the girls a few years ago for one year. After that I went back to Mystery Inc with my friends, we're a paranormal investigation group. We've only met a few real monsters in all our time and we're way to used to meeting masked villains who are out to cause trouble. We've even met a few aliens. Man was that weird, right Scoob?” Scooby nodded and the two of them turned back to the mothers and asked “So where are your husbands exactly?”

The mothers smirked and Victoria said “Drac, Frank, Amad Amaranth, Larry Talbot, and Edgar Phantom are all talking to Mrs. Grimwood about the girls. They'd probably be happy to talk to you. I mean you were all the girls could talk about after your term with them. Honestly Sibella was a bit batty about you.” Sibella blushed and the other girls all looked away trying to hide similar expressions knowing their mothers were all friends. Victoria smiled slightly and said “So what did you do to win our daughters' hearts?” Shaggy blinked and mouthed what she said then looked at her confusedly. She laughed and said “You really can't tell?” He shook his head and she said “Well you'll see eventually, though why they like you is still a mystery.”

As she finished speaking the fathers arrived in the room with Mrs. Grimwood. Mrs. Grimwood said “Hello Shaggy Dear. I see you met the mothers, what do you think of them?”

Shaggy smiled and said “They're lovely Ghouls Mrs. G, and honestly I think that Mrs. Dracula is messing with me.” Victoria giggled deciding to let him think that while the husbands/fathers watched him warily. He smiled and said “Hello Gentlemen. I'm sure you remember me from when I was coaching your daughters. They told me that you probably wouldn't be happy about me leaving, but I had to, I was ready to get back to my apartment in Coolsville. You can understand wanting to go home, can't you?” Most of the father's nodded though Dracula was studying Shaggy as if he remembered him from somewhere.

Suddenly Dracula said “YOU!!!” Shaggy blinked and pointed at himself. Dracula nodded and said “You were the one I turned into a werewolf. What are you doing here?” Shaggy studied Dracula and realized that yes this was the same vampire that turned him into a werewolf.

He sighed and hid behind Mrs. Grimwood saying “Like be cool man. I didn't want to be a werewolf. Plus you were the one who cheated. I just played by your rules.” Victoria raised an eyebrow and turned on Dracula looking thunderous. He gulped and Shaggy said “Like it's not my fault your original wolf man checked out. I just didn't want to be stuck as a werewolf forever because I didn't know anything about being one. I figure that those who choose to be werewolves enjoy it, but personally I like being human.”

Victoria said “Dracula Tepees. What the hell do you mean you turned our daughter's coach into a werewolf. When did you do it?”

Dracula grumbled and said “I did it when we were running the races. He was the one the book chose, I didn't realize he was Sibella's coach at the time. Also it's not like I was going to kill him or anything. I just really needed a werewolf because Talbot wasn't willing to race.”

Laurence Talbot, Larry to his friends said “Damn right Drac. I didn't want any any part of your races while you were cheating. You can't say you weren't because even Amad said you were and he never bitches about the things others do. Hell he enjoyed your races a little bit from what he said.” Amad nodded and Talbot continued “Speaking of which Coach Rogers, I'd like to thank you for getting my girl out of her shell. Winnie was starting to close off from losing so much. Thank you kindly for helping them win that game back then.” Shaggy nodded smiling happy to help and glad to know that Winnie had come out of the slight shell she'd developed.

Victoria said “We will be having words Drac. Anyway thank you for helping the girls coach Shaggy. Anyway let's start getting this place ready for graduation, you are going to help us set up, right Mr. Rogers?” Shaggy nodded humming and Scooby nodded as well then the women started directing everyone in what to do.

By the end of the day they'd messed up the place pretty well. The walls were dusty, the cobwebs were in every corner, and the windows had cracks in them. That night the foodie and his dog collapsed in the Mystery Machine rather than their room and the girls were interrogated by their mothers. The father's stayed out of the way, but kept a close eye on Shaggy trying to figure out what kind of man he was. Throughout the day they'd noticed he was always willing to do anything the mother's had commanded him to do and that he never talked back. Which was a bit of a surprise because most human men would have only listened if their was no other choice as far as they were concerned.

The following day the fathers started talking to Shaggy getting to know him and finding him to be different from most humans, especially in he had a healthy respect for them alongside his fear. He understood how it smut feel for them to be made fun of by humans and they couldn't find many faults in him just yet. This didn't mean they liked him, they just accepted him for the graduation. If he was going to continue being friends with their daughters he'd have to learn how to grow a backbone. After that they let him rest and Shaggy collapsed in the back of the Mystery Machine wishing he could just drive away but he'd promised the girls he would stay to see them graduate.

Finally Sunday rolled around and the family watched the ghouls graduate. Shaggy smiled happy for each girl, and their parents congratulated them. After that the boys, meaning Shaggy and Scooby in this case, said their farewells and wished the girls luck with the rest of eternity. They promised to keep in touch and invited them to have a trip to Coolsville and meet he rest of the gang, as well as wishing them luck in all their future endeavors. With all that said they set off for home.