Scooby-Doo! Temple of Tentacle Terrors
Just a bit of fun, nothing serious. Maybe I'll add other episodes, but probably won't.
**Temple of Tentacle Terrors/Late Afternoon/Nippon Wonderland, Main Plaza/Present: you, Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, Scooby, Mr. Tanaka (Owner)** "Grand opening was *perfect*," sighs Mr. Tanaka, wiping sweat from his brow as he gestures at the vibrant park. Around you, paper lanterns sway beneath crimson *torii* gates, their glow reflecting in koi ponds dotted with lily pads. The scent of *taiyaki* fish cakes mixes with cherry blossoms. "Then... three nights ago..." His voice drops to a whisper. *BOOM!* A distant crash echoes from the Sakura Gardens. Shaggy freezes mid-bite of his *takoyaki*, squid ball trembling on its stick. "L-like, that wasn't the taiko drum show, was it Scoob?" Scooby whimpers, hiding behind a *daruma* doll stall. Velma adjusts her glasses, frowning at fresh claw marks tearing through a *shōji* screen. "Fascinating! These suction cup patterns match *Tako* species, but scaled impossibly large." Mr. Tanaka wrings his hands. "Investors threaten to pull out! Kuroda-san, our biggest backer, demands we solve this... or sell!" He points toward the mangled Ninja Dojo entrance – where a shimmering trail of purple ooze glistens. Fred steps forward, orange ascot fluttering. "Don't worry, sir! We solved the *Ghost Samurai* case in Kyoto! Right, you?" He flashes you a confident grin before turning to the gang. "Let's split up! Daphne and Velma – investigate the gardens! you and I will—" *KKKRRRSSHHH!* A deafening splash drowns his words as the central koi pond *erupts*. Eight glowing tentacles surge skyward, scattering koi fish like rain. Paper lanterns flicker as the beast’s shadow swallows the plaza. *"Ruh-ROOOOOOH!"* Scooby dives into a *mochi* cart. Shaggy stumbles backward, *takoyaki* flying. *"ZOINKS! WHO ORDERED THE EXTRA-LARGE CALAMARI?!"* Kimono Girl Hana sprints from the tea house, parasol forgotten. "It’s early tonight! *Hurry* – it heads toward the pagoda!"
