Author's note: I'm really surprised to be the first author to write a crossover story between Courage the Cowardly Dog and Scooby-Doo. After all, Cartoon Network used to air a couple of crossover bumpers between the series back in early-2000s, and the one I remembered the most is the Scare-A-Thon promotion bumper, in which the Mystery Machine broke down in the middle of Nowhere and the gang arrived at the Bagge's house to use the telephone.

As a matter a fact, this story is going to be an expansion of that bumper, aside from a few modifications.

This story takes place in Dimension Five Timeline One, which consists of APNSD, 1990s versions of SDWAY and TSDS, the Johnny Bravo crossover episodes, WNSD, the 2004-2009 DTVs and my upcoming revision of the first two live-action films.

I don't own Scooby-Doo or Courage the Cowardly Dog. Hanna-Barbera Productions, Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network does.

We interrupt this program to bring in Courage the Cowardly Dog Show! Starring: Courage, the Cowardly Dog!

Abandoned as a pup, Courage is found by Muriel, who lives in the middle of Nowhere with her husband Eustace Bagge.

But creepy stuff happens in Nowhere, so it's up to Courage to save his new home!

(Television is turned off by remote)

Eustace: Stupid dog, you make me look bad!

(Eustace reaches for his green mask)

Eustace: OOGA BOOGA BOOGA!

Courage: Yaaaaaahhhhhhhh!

Chapter 1: Right in the middle of Nowhere

May 20, 2000

Location: Nowhere, Kansas

(Courage, Eustace and Muriel)

It was a typical evening in the Bagge's household, who lives in the middle of Nowhere, Kansas.

As usual, Courage will be resting on Muriel's lap as she relaxes on her rocking chair, while her husband Eustace sits in his comfortable red armchair reading the newspaper with the television on.

Their idle evening was interrupted when the house suddenly went dark and the television went completely shut!

"Stupid power outage!" Eustace muttered in his usual grumpy voice. "Can't read the paper. Can't see."

"Here, I'll go get a lantern." His wife offered as their dog got up from her lap and tries to search for a matchbox.

In spite of the darkness, he was able to find the matchbox in no time and lit the fire.

"Oh, Courage." Muriel said. "I know you'll always find the matchbox."

Courage smiled at the compliment as they located the lantern and used the match the light it.

"The stupid power better return." Eustace said bitterly. "It has to go out right in the middle of my favourite show!"

"Oh, Eustace, there's no need to worry." Muriel reassured him. "I'm sure the power will be restored before the show ends."

"Yeah yeah yeah. Blah blah blah." Eustace replied bitterly as he crossed his arms.

(Mystery Inc.)

Meanwhile, the Mystery Machine was driving down a certain two-lane highway right through the middle of nowhere, with no signs of human civilization for what seemed like miles.

"Fred, I hope you know where we're going." Velma commented as Fred drives the van as usual.

"Don't worry." Fred replied confidently. "At least we won't get lost on this stretch of road, especially with it's straightness."

"Like, we'd better arrive soon, because I haven't seen a burger joint for miles." Shaggy said.

"Reah." Scooby agreed.

"Oh, Shag, we just had supper." Velma said. "How can you possibly still be hungry?"

"You know those two, Velma." Daphne replied. "But when we arrive, Shag, I promise that you and Scooby will get to eat out."

"Like, works with me, Daph." Shaggy smiled at his friend.

Daphne smiled back at Shaggy before turning her attention back to the road.

"Like, are you sure you know where we're going, Fred?" Shaggy asked a little while later. "We haven't seen a sign for, like, miles."

"Yeah, I'm getting quite worried that we may be lost, Fred." Daphne agreed.

"Maybe we should pull over and have a better look at the map." Velma suggested.

"Alright, Velma." Fred sighed and slowed down the Mystery Machine before pulling over.

After pulling over and shifting the Mystery Machine to park, Velma leaned over to show Fred the road map.

"I've been keeping track of our route ever since we exited the Interstate Highway." Velma said as she gestured at the pencil markings on the map she drew during the drive.

Fred looked at the map as he followed the pencil route Velma had drawn.

"Uh, oh." Fred said. "It looks like we're in the middle of Nowhere, gang."

"Zoinks! Middle of nowhere?" Shaggy exclaimed as he and Scooby jumped in fright.

"No, we're actually near a town named Nowhere in Kansas." Velma replied.

"Jeepers, who would name a town Nowhere?" Daphne wondered.

"Like, beats me, but I think I know why." Shaggy replied as he looked at the dark scenery around them. "There's pretty much nothing around here."

"Yeah." Daphne agreed. "I only hope we get to our destination soon."

But just as she finished her sentence, a large flash of light suddenly appeared out from above as if a UFO was right above them with its door opened.

"Jinkies, what's going on?" Velma asked as they were blinded by the large flash of light above them.

"Yeow!" Shaggy shouted as they started to float out from their seats as if an invisible force is pulling them from above.

"My glasses!" Velma exclaimed as her glasses started to float away from her, while Fred and Daphne were trying to find a place to hold onto to keep themselves from floating away from their seats.

During this ordeal, the gauges and instruments of the Mystery Machine started to have funny readings.

Eventually, the light was shut off, returning everything inside the Mystery Machine back to normal as everyone fell back onto their seats or the floor in a rather awkward position.

"Is everyone all right?" Fred asked after Velma and Daphne both landed on him.

"Like, yeah, I think." Shaggy replied from the back as Scooby whimpered, having been shakened by the scare.

"Well, I need to find my glasses." Velma replied. "Because I think I've got something in my face."

Immediately, Daphne got up and looked around, eventually finding Velma's glasses, while Fred helped her up.

"Thanks, guys." Velma smiled as she put on her glasses. "I wonder what was that all about?"

"Beats me." Fred replied. "But let's carry on with the drive."

He then attempted to start the Mystery Machine, only to find out that it wouldn't start.

"Bad news, gang, the engine won't start." Fred said as he continued his attempts to start the engine with no avail.

"Well, maybe we can go over to that house for help." Velma said as she gestured towards a dark-looking house with a windmill and what appeared to be a pickup truck nearby.

"Like, that house looks dark and creepy to me." Shaggy said nervously when he looked towards the house.

"Well, it's our only hope, Shag." Fred replied. "We need to get some help or we'll be stranded here for a long time."

Soon, the gang were on their way to the house, hoping to get some help.

"Like, I sure hope their kitchen is still open." Shaggy remarked as they walked towards the house.

"Reah. Ri'm starving!" (Yeah. I'm starving!) Scooby agreed.

Before Fred or any of the girls could reply to the comments, they reached the front porch of the house and Fred knocked on the front door.

(Courage and the Bagge's)

Inside the house, the trio were wondering what to do when they heard footsteps coming from the front porch and door-knocking.

"Now I wonder who could that be?" Muriel asked as Courage handed her the lantern.

"If it's a salesperson, tell him that we don't want any." Eustace replied as Courage managed to find a flashlight.

As Courage turned on the flashlight, Muriel made her way to the front door with the lantern.

(Mystery Inc.)

At the front porch, the gang waited patiently.

"It looks dark inside." Velma observed. "Doesn't seem like anybody is home."

"Or maybe nobody lives here." Daphne suggested.

Before the boys could comment on the matter, the door suddenly opened and it appeared like it was opening by itself.

Everyone looked on nervously as the door opened, anticipating something they wouldn't want to see at the other side of the door.

A few suspenseful moments went by before the party on the other side of the door revealed herself.

It was an overweight elderly woman with white curls and wearing an olive-coloured dress, yellow apron, black boots and a pair of glasses and holding a lantern.

The gang sighed in relief as the elderly lady stepped out.

"What can I do for you kids?" The lady asked kindly, and the gang can detect a slight Scottish accent in her voice.

"Hi, our van broke down on the highway and we were wondering if we can use your phone to call for help." Fred replied as he gestured towards the broken-down Mystery Machine stranded on the nearby road.

"Why, yes you can." The lady smiled. "Unfortunately, we've had a power outage, so I don't think the phone's working."

Just then, more footsteps can be heard from inside the house.

"Muriel, I thought I told you that we don't want anything!" An elderly man wearing a dark brown hat, pale yellow shirt, olive green overalls, black buttons, large black shoes and a pair of glasses said as he walked towards the door to join the lady.

"Eustace, these kids aren't salespeople." The lady, referred to as Muriel, said to the man as a small purple dog with black spots and black ears came to the door. "These kids are travellers and their van broke down and require our assistance."

"Require our assistance, eh?" Eustace replied before turning to the gang and added, "Well, I've got bad news for you kids: Our phone's not working."

"So what should we do?" Daphne asked Fred.

"Well, we can't carry on with our trip, since the Mystery Machine is broken down, and I don't see a place for miles." Fred replied. "And it looks like we can't make a phone call for help."

It was then that Muriel made a decision, "How about if you kids stay for some tea and perhaps some stories while we wait for the power to return, then you can make your phone call."

"Like, works with me." Shaggy smiled as they enter the house. "I hope the kitchen is still open."

"Oh, Shaggy." Daphne laughed.

So what awaits the gang? Will they be able to make their phone call?

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