//------------------------------// // A Statue Celebration // Story: G5 Adventures in Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword // by ponydog127 //------------------------------// After everything was set in order, and Miss Mirimoto and Sojo were sent with the proper authorities for their crimes, Mr. Takagawa and Moon Blossom decided to honor Scooby’s bravery with a grand celebration… but now, they had to get the Tokyo Museum of Cultural History ready for its grand opening. Once the museum opened a few days later, And to say so, the Black Samurai’s suit of armor was the hit of the museum and the most popular exhibit. But that wasn’t the only rewarding experience in the gang’s future. Scooby was being honored with a special ceremony in Shibuya Station, and many people, including the martial artist masters from around the world, showed up in their way to thank the Great Dane for saving the day. Along with the rest of the gang, the ponies stood at Scooby’s side the entire time, smiling in delight. “And so,” Mr. Takagawa said to the crowd awaiting the reveal of the surprise under the tarp, “it is with great honor that we present, for loyal service to his friends, to Japan and to all the world, this statue…” At this cue, Moon Blossom grabbed the tarp in her mouth and yanked at it, pulling off the surprise-- a statue of Scooby himself. “...in honor of… Scooby-Doo!” The crowd cheered happily, and the ponies were cheering loudest most of all as reporters and such took pictures of Shibuya Station’s newest statue for all the world to see. “Scoob!” Shaggy exclaimed. “You really did get your own statue!” “Ha! And they even got your good side,” Zipp joked, nudging Scooby with her hoof. “Yeah,” Scooby giggled, followed by the giggle of someone else they knew. “Congratulations, Scooby!” Gray spoke up, with Miyumi now dressed in casual clothing. “Now,” Miyumi added in agreement, “Japan will remember you forever.” “Are you sure you guys won’t come with us, Miyumi?” Daphne asked in confirmation, and Velma nodded at this. “There’s bound to be other mysteries that need solving.” “And there’s always room for two more in the Mystery Machine,” Fred added. “Yeah. Like, you can sit in the back with me and Scooby,” Shaggy offered. “Yeah, sit with me!” Scooby smiled, causing Gray to chuckle. “You’re all really sweet… but solving mysteries is what you do best.” “Now I need to figure out what it is that I do best,” Miyumi said. “Then maybe someday… I will have what it takes to become a legend too-- just like you, Scooby.” She planted a kiss on the Great Dane’s nose, just before many people came over to get their picture taken with the now famous dog. “Oh, brother,” Velma chuckled. “This could take a while.”  To this, Shaggy laughed in agreement. “We may just have to leave Scooby here and take the statue home.” Everyone laughed at this, and Pipp immediately grabbed the microphone from the stage and flew to the crowd. “We have some time before we get going,” said Pipp, “so who wants to hear a song for the newest hero of Japan?!” Needless to say, the crowd was beyond ecstatic for this, and Pipp and the other ponies began to sing their hearts out.  Every day’s so bright Every day’s full of magic Every day feels right Every day is a classic And just when I think It can’t get any better Every new day is the best day ever! Whoa, oh-oh, oh, oh, it's like, it's like Every new day is the best day ever Whoa, oh-oh, oh, oh, it's like, it's like Every new day is the best day ever! Scooby stood at the statue with the ponies as the song finished, taking in the crowd around him. “Scooby… Dooby… Doooooo!!!” he howled, winking as he and the ponies waved to the crowd, another Unity Quest completed. But when the ponies got back to Equestria, they would work their hardest to defeat Paradise and bring her back to good. Count on it.