Cruise Mystery
Summary
The gang of the We Always Catch Our Crooks Club were bouncing up and down with excitementWhile waiting to board the Grand Havencruise shipthat was until.....
Chapter 1
The gang were bouncing up and down with
excitement
While waiting to board the Grand Haven
cruise ship
“I can’t believe that we’re about to go on a
Week long cruise to the Ice Island
“It’s like a dream come true. I can’t wait to
Explore all the ice caves that I read about.”
Vicky Dragonfly was happily telling them
And before
any of the gang had a chance to answer
Her back
Tommy yelled out
“Oh shoot!”
I forgot my passport inside my travel bag
I better go get it.
Before they load them into the
Ships loading dock.”
“Boys, they’d forget their tails. If it wasn’t
Attached to them.” Daisy Penguin smirked
As she and the other girls watched as Tommy
And Sammy Turtle ran off
Cookie laughed then went to where
Vicky was
And gave her a big friendly hug
“I can’t believe it either. It was totally sweet
Of your grandma to invite us to come
with her
“Yah, I was super surprised when she
Invited us.
But I also have a funny feeling
that she has some other reasons for
waiting us to join her.”
Vicky giggled
she looked around to make sure that it
was okay for her to continue
“A couple days ago I accidently
overheard Nana
Talking with her friend, who works
on the ship
About some of the weird things
“That have been happening on board.”
“Oh wow, like what?” Cookie asked
“Don’t know.
And when I tried asking Nana about it
She only laughed and promised me
that we had
Nothing to worry about
“That our vacation is going to be
nothing but
Mystery-free good old fashion fun.”
Vicky answered
“Sweet!” Daisy cried out smiling
“What’s sweet?” Sammy asked as
he and Tommy rejoined them
“We’ll tell you guys later.
We better go before the ship takes off
without us.” Vicky joked
They boarded a few minutes later
and shown to their cabins
then after they finished unpacking
and making plans to meet Nana
for dinner
the gang began exploring the ship
they were heading for the game room
when they heard shouts
“There’s something dead-looking floating
In the pool!”
“Oh great.
There goes our mystery-free vacation.”
Cookie thought to herself
As she and the others rushed over
to see what was going on
Chapter 2
“Wow that was a pretty messed-up prank.
That swam really looked like it
was dead floating around like that.”
Sammy told them once they were back
inside their cabin
“Totally.
What’s really sad is how they messed up
the pool when they poured that
red dye into the water.” Daisy frowned
Daisy frowned
“Well, if they meant it as a prank.
I don’t believe it was very funny.
My friend told me that besides this
“They hid all the gift bags inside the
engine oil room.” Vicky’s grandma sighed
“That’s awful.
And she doesn’t have any idea who may be
doing all these dumb things.”
Vicky asked her
“I’m afraid not.
I just hope that Professor Webster,
isn’t terribly upset once
he hears about what’s been going on
“He’s already nervous about.”
Nana mumbled mostly to herself
“Whoa, excuse me?”
But did you just say that Professor Webster
is on this ship?”
Vicky suddenly cried out
“Yes, I knew that you’d be very
Excited that’s why
I wanted to introduce you at the
right time
“But now with all that happened.
I guess my surprise is ruined.”
Her grandmother shrugged
“That’s so cool.” Vicky began
“Umm, I hate to interrupt.
But do you mind giving the rest of us
a little clue of what’s the big deal about
this dude is.” Tommy asked frowning
Vicky laughed
“Professor Webster, besides
begin the most amazing gemologist
travels the world in search the
most awesome and ancient gems
For me; his best discovery so far
is the monkey stone
“Which is both the most beautiful
and unluckiest stone in the world.”
Huh
“Many, many years ago the monkey stone
belong to a very powerful king
Who placed a very powerful curse on it
“When it was stolen from him.
And since then whoever has owned
the stone
had nothing but bad luck.” Vicky explained
“Oh please
How can any stone cause any sort
of bad luck?”
They probably just heard all those stories
and believed them
“Don’t know Tommy.
From all the stories I’ve read about it
I’m still not sure if it does or
it doesn’t.” Vicky shrugged
“I also read that when he found the stone.
It was broken in half
“Do you think that he found its other half?”
That’s why he’s going to the Ice Island.”
She asked her grandmother
“I’m not so sure. But you can ask him
yourself when you all meet him later
on tonight.”
Her grandmother smiled
Chapter 3
Later on during dinner the gang happily
Listened as the professor was sharing
his many tales
about his funny and spooky adventures
Their favorite tale so far was of how
He was able to find the monkey stone
After looking for it for many years
“Does the monkey stone look like a monkey?
That’s why they call it the monkey stone?”
Sammy asked the professor
Who laughed before he answered him back
“I’m afraid not my young friend. It just a regular
Stone. Though some believe if you look at it in
A certain way it looks like there’s a small monkey
Paw in the middle of it.”
“Have you ever discovered any forgeries in your
Line of works?” Daisy asked him
“Sadly I’ve.
I once had some fellow try to convince me
That they had the other half of the
monkey stone.” He began
“So, the rumors are true.
You’re still looking for the other
half of the stone.” Vicky interrupted
Professor Webster smiled
“Never heard that one before. I swear
Ever since I told my grandnephew
Fred that
I was going to donate the monkey stone
“To the Ice Island museum for fine arts.
There hasn’t been a day that I haven’t
heard some
Sort of rumor attached to it.”
“Oh,
I didn’t know that your nephew was
Traveling with you. Why didn’t he join us
This evening?” Vicky’s grandma asked
“He’s not very happy with me
at the moment
And refuses to leave the cabin
“He believes that I should sell the stone
and doesn’t understand why
I so strongly believe
that all my discoveries should be
shared with the world
“And not just be locked up in some
closet or vault.”
The professor sighed
“I’m sorry that he feels like that.
And totally agree with you
“Hopefully he’ll change his mind.”
Nana told him
“I highly doubt it.
But one can always hope now enough
of this gloom talk
“Who wants to take a quick peek at the
Monkey stone?”
Professor Webster smiled
He pulled out a tiny steel box from his
Jacket pocket
And placed it on the top of the table
“Ladies and gentleman; I present to you
The famous monkey stone!”
But when he opened the box
it was empty
Chapter 4
“It’s gone!”
“Oh no!”
Did you drop it?” Nana cried out
“No!”
No, it was there this morning
When I checked.
“I should’ve listened to Fred;
he warned me
That something like this might happen
“My precious stone has been stolen!”
We must call the police right away!”
The professor yelled out
“Now, now,
calm down. I’m sure you just
Misplaced it. Why don’t we go back
To your cabin and search for it calmly.”
Nana told him
The next morning they were inside their
Cabin.
Discussing what happened the night
Before
“Do you guys believe that the stone
Was really stolen?” Sammy asked them
“I certain hope not. But with.”
Daisy began
The slamming of the door interrupted her
“This is awful; just awful.” Vicky sobbed as
She rushed into the room
“What’s awful?” Cookie asked
“I just came from Nana’s room. And she
Told me that; the professor’s nephew
Had a major fit
“When he heard that the monkey stone
Was missing.” Vicky began
“Not only did he threaten to sue the ship
But he blamed Nana’s friend of stealing
It. Since according to him; he swears that
“He saw her sneaking around their cabin
The other night.” She added
“Oh wow, that’s awful. There’s no way
She’d do something like that
“If only there’s a way that we can help prove
That she was innocent.” Daisy told her
“I think I know of a way!” Tommy suddenly
Cried out
Chapter 5:
“Tommy, I really don’t think this is such
A great idea. What if we get caught?”
Sammy whispered over to him
once they
All sneaked inside the professor’s cabin
“Don’t start freaking dude.
We’re not going to get caught
“We’re just going to have a quick look
Around and sneak out.”
Tommy frowned
A few minutes later they were back
In their cabin
“Well, that was a big waste of time.
The only thing we found was a couple of
Pennies.” Sammy sighed
“Thanks for rubbing it in Sammy.” Tommy
Growled
“Stop picking on him Tommy.
He’s actually has a point we didn’t
find anything that
Is going to help Nana’s friend.”
Daisy scowled him
“Yah, and hopefully whoever did it
Didn’t throw the stone overboard.”
Vicky muttered
“Huh? Why’d they do
something stupid like that?”
Tommy frowned
“Don’t know.
Maybe they got scared
Or nervous of getting caught.”
Vicky shrugged
“This isn’t helping us any.
We’re just getting on each other’s
Nervous
“Let’s go for a walk or something and
Clear our heads.” Cookie suggested
Chapter 6:
They were walking around the main dock
When they bumped into the
professor’s nephew
“Oh hi, we’re so sorry about what
Happened. Is there any news about
The investigation on the monkey stone?”
Daisy asked him
“No,
I can’t believe uncle Webster was
So careless
. If he just would’ve listened
To me
“And sold the dumb thing before we
came on this cruise.
I might be enjoying myself
“Instead of listening to him cry on and
On about his precious stone
Now if you kids would excuse me I’ve
More important things to do
“Then to continue speaking about my
Careless uncle’s problems.”
Fred snorted
“Wow,
he’s a real jerk.” Tommy whistled
As they watched Fred walk off
“Yah, makes you wonder.” Daisy began
“If Fred didn’t have something to do with
The missing stone?”
Vicky finished for her
“He may be a jerk like Tommy said. But
Why’d he steal from his uncle?”
Sammy frowned
“Just a hunch.
Maybe we should search
Their cabin again.” Vicky shrugged
“Didn’t we do that already?” And
We didn’t find anything why should do it
Again?” Sammy asked
“I know Sammy, but maybe we miss
Something.” Vicky shrugged again
Then after discussing a bit longer they
All agreed
That it’d be a good idea to research
The professor’s cabin
Later on that afternoon after knocking
On the professor’s door
Just to make sure that it was empty
They were about to slowly open the door
And go in
When a couple of loud voices yelled out
to them
“What do you think you kids are doing?”
“Vicky, you weren’t about to go into professor
Webster’s cabin. When he’s not there
Were you?”
“Sorry grandma, we weren’t going to take
Anything honestly.
“We were just going to see
If we could find any clues that’d help us
prove your friend didn’t steal the professor’s
stone.” Vicky quickly explained
“That’s very sweet of you, Vicky.
But I don’t think sneaking into his cabin
Without Fred nor himself knowing
Would help the matter any.”
Nana smiled
“Yes thanks; kids.
I appreciate all your help
“But that’s how I got into this mess in
the first place.” Nana’s friend sighed
“Come; let’s go back to my cabin and
Continue this conversation.”
Nana told them
Once they were back in Nana’s cabin
The gang took turns telling them the
Whole story of what they believed
Happened to the professor’s missing
Stone
“Those are very interesting facts.
And I hope for the professor’s sakes
Fred doesn’t have anything to do with this
Mess
“But that’s up to the police to decide
I know you kids have your best intention
And want to help solve this case
But again from now on let the police
Handle it.” Nana told them
“Remember this is supposed to be
A mystery-free vacation.” She added
Smiling
“I agree and truly appreciate all
your effects and sadly you kids,
aren’t the only ones who
have their doubts about the Professor
Nephew.” Nana’s friend also added
The next morning the gang were going to
Breakfast. When Fred stopped them
“Well, well,
I may not have a way to prove it
But I’ve a very strong feeling that you kids
Were the reasons
“That both my uncle and captain now
Believe that I may know something about
What happened to the monkey stone.
What do you’ve to say for yourselves?”
Fred snorted
None of the gang answered
“That’s what I figured. Let me give
You nosey kids some friendly advice
“The next time any of you accuse one of
Doing something
Make sure you can back it up.”
He then stormed off. Before any of
Them had a chance to reply
“Don’t worry. Next time we’ll!” Vicky
Angrily yelled out after him
“And I think I know how!”
Cookie suddenly cried out
Chapter 7:
An hour later
They were all squeezed inside the
Professor’s cabin
When Fred walked in
“What’s the meaning of this?”
He demanded
“Well Fred,
the captain has a break in
The case.
And requested if we’d be
So kind to allow him and his steward
To research our cabin
“He’s especially interested in that
Book bag you’ve hidden underneath
Your bunk.”
Professor Webster answered him
“This ridiculous.
And if you don’t remember
Uncle, they already searched all my
Stuff and found nothing
“So, I refuse to be any part of.”
“That’s enough Fred, now be quite
And let them do their job.” His uncle
Strongly interrupted
Fred gave the gang you’ll all pay for
This look
As he grabbed his bag from under the
Bed and threw it at the captain
“There’s nothing in here but a bunch
Of books. And a small plastic bag of
Colorful shells and stones.”
The ship captain told them
“Let me see those.”
The professor asked the captain
He began to thumb through the bag
But stopped halfway through
Taking a deep breath
He reached into the bag and pulled
Out the monkey stone
Chapter 8:
“Oh Fred, why?”
How could you steal from me?”
Even worst how could you do it and
“Try to blame the captain’s assistant for it
Unforgivable”
“Ha!”
What a joke; you’re the one who
Continues to steal from me!”
Fred cried back
before grabbing the bag and
Ran out of the cabin
They chased him all the way towards
The upper deck.
And dangled the bag
Over the ships railing
“Go away!”
if any of you come any closer
I’ll throw this stupid stone overboard.”
Fred yelled out
“Fred, please calm down.
Why don’t
We just go back to the cabin and
Discuss this.” His uncle pleaded
“Don’t make me laugh uncle;
You must think I’m really dumb or
Something
“We all know that as soon as I do
The captain and his security goons will
Arrest me. Now back off!”
Fred sneered
“That’s not true Fred.”
And before the professor could
Continue a loud siren rang out
Scaring Fred enough to have him
Lose his balance
“Now!”
Cookie cried out as she and the
Rest of the gang jumped on top
of him
Chapter 9:
Minutes later Nana and her friend came
Up to the gang
After talking with the captain and
Explained
“Well, the captain has ordered for Fred
To remain in his cabin
Until we dock and the police can board
the ship
“And just to make sure he ordered that
A security guard stands in front of his
door
“And have moved Professor Webster,
to another cabin for the rest of
the trip.”
“Yes Professor Webster,
he’s just so confused and hurt
by this whole thing
He doesn’t what to make of it.”
Nana added
“Why do you think he did it?”
Vicky asked her grandmother
“Sorry Vicky, only Fred can answer
That question. But I do know that he
Does have a serious gambling problem
“And the professor stop giving him money
Or bailing him out of his debts
Maybe this had something to do with
what he did.”
Her grandmother shrugged
“Now even though I’m very proud
Of you kids. For helping solve this
Little mystery
“But what you all did it was very
Dangerous. One of you could’ve
Gotten seriously hurt.” She added
“I agree.
You kids, were lucky that horn
Went off
“Which was kina weird.”
Her friend began
“It wasn’t that weird.” Tommy smiled
As he took out his cell phone out
From his back pocket and pressed a
Button
A loud horn noise rang out
“Very impressive. But I need you
All to promise me
“Never to put yourselves at risk again
Now we should be reaching
the Ice island in a few days
“Until then let’s just enjoy the rest of
The trip. And remember no more.”
Vicky’s grandma began
“Solving mystery. On our
Non-free mystery vacation!”
The gang cried out laughing
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