The man punches me in the face and I fly into the counter. I growl, my heels tipping over on the bar as I charge, jumping on hums and wrapping my legs around him, my hands around his neck.

Punch.

Kick.

Toss.

Another punch.

Archie and Jughead rush out of the men's bathroom in terror, holding Tori as I fight the large man. Men and women cheering for my victory as the man and I scream and shout. Finally, I jump onto the ground, shooting my knee up, head butting him, and shoving his head into the wall. The large man falls to the ground, and cheers fill the room while I pant to catch my breath.

I stand up straight, adjusting my skirt as Archie and Jughead pull me out of the bar, barely letting me collect the cash I got from winning a fight with a 300 pound alcoholic. "Stop putting yourself in those situations when we're literally in the bathroom changing Tori's diaper." Jughead says.

It's been a few days since we escaped from Hiram Lodge. We traveled on foot, hitch hiked, caught some busses. We stop at bars now and then, which is when I pick fights with people and bet on who's gonna win with money.

I always win.

I huff, spitting the blood out of my mouth. "Here." I grumble, handing them 50 dollars each. "Let's get a ride and head to Ohio."

Archie sighs, patting my back before walking ahead of me.

We get to Toledo later that day, the driver who took us wrapped my hand and cleaned up the cuts. Tori babbles as I scoop her in my arms, setting her in the stroller which had been in the back of the truck. We approach the gate, seeing the name "The Jones Yard" on the front.

"Well, this is definitely the place." Jughead says. I smile at him, more than excited to see Gladys.

I had gotten along with the female Jones's . Gladys was like a second mom and Jellybean was my little sister. I was her second mom in a sense, too. I came over, played with Jellybean, fed her, babysat her. Gladys would help me with homework and let me spend the nights.

A man approaches from the other side of the gate. "You guys lost?" He asks. "Or looking to pick up some merch?"

I scoff, rolling my eyes. "Listen here, Bucko. I've already had enough fights-"

"We're looking for Gladys Jones." Jughead grips my shoulder, silencing me. Jug adjusts his sleeve, showing his tattoo. "I'm family. We need a place to stay."

Suddenly we hear an all to familiar voice. "Emmy? Jughead?"

"Jellybean?" Jughead and I say at the same time. We rush to the gate, smiling wide.

"Thought I smelled something rotten." She teases. She suddenly glares at the boy. "You heard him. Open the damn gate." I smirk, nodding in approval. I taught her well.

The man opens the metal gate, and Jughead drops his stuff, hugging his little sister tightly. She looks up at me, eyes bright. "Emmy!" She squeals, hugging me as well.

"Hey, Little One!" I laugh. "Looks like you're not the only Little One though..." I gesture to Victoria, who's eyes are staring right at JB.

"Woah," She says in awe. "Is she yours?" She asks. I nod, smiling. "Awesome!" She shouts.

We walk into one of the main shops, laughing with JB. "Jughead?" We turn around to see Gladys Jones, in all of her beauty.

"Hi, Mom." He says, uneasy. She takes off her helmet, hugging him tightly.

"Oh, Jug." She hums, deeming happier than ever to see him. "You feel like a bag of tire irons." She jokes. She sniffles, possibly to hold back her tears. "Are you eating?" She asks. She groans. "You're not a vegetarian now, are you?"

Jughead pretends to act offended, saying, "You wound me, Mother."

She laughs, catching Archie's gaze. "Oh, I recognize that rooster top. Archie Andrews?" She laughs again, hugging him tightly. "Gosh, you sure grew up." She hums in response. "So, you two finally got together huh? I always knew there was something going on between you." She says. Then she pauses. "But there was always Emmy, which made me wonder who shed go after. How is she huh?"

"Right here." I laugh, poking out from behind Archie.

Her eyes grow wide. "Oh my goodness! I almost didn't recognize you with the blond hair!" She wraps her arms around me, and my heart warms being with her again. "You look beautiful, Darling." She coos. "Who's this?" She asks, looking a Tori.

"She's mine." I say, smiling.

Jughead coughs. "Mom, Archie and I, were not together together. We're just on the road together."

"Yeah." Archie continues.

"All three of us." I say, "Well, four. They're like a bromance."

Gladys nods. "Sure." She says. "I know you didn't come to Toledo for the weather. What's going on? Why didn't you call me, tell me you were coming?" She asks.

"Last time I called, you told me I couldn't come." Juggie says. I sigh, looking down.

"Well, that was a different time." Gladys admits. "Hey, I got my GED now. Hmm? I stared this whole place up. I am a legit businesswoman now." She says, proud of herself.

That's when the same idiot comes over from before. "Hey, Gladys, tailpipe just came in with these. Where do you want 'em?" He asks her.

"Yeah, not right now, Lugnut." She stutters.

I scoff. "Lugnut? And I thought Tori's dad had a weird name." Archie snickers as the man shoots a glare at me.

"Hey, get the crew together, huh?" She asks him as he walks away. She looks at us. "Tell 'em my sons come home. And his best pal, too. Tonight, we are going to feast!" She cheers. "Now, come with me, Emmy, I want to know all about this Baby Daddy." She says.

"Me too!" Jellybean squeals, following behind.

_____third persons POV_____

Sweet Pea paces the Quarry once again. Hiram had found her but let her go. He said she'd come back. But Sweet Pea wasn't so sure.

"Dude, she's fine." Fangs says, leaning in his chair. "Emmy has always been able to take care of herself."

"But she has my baby. I'm terrified for them both. What if someone kidnaps her or-"

Then Fangs slaps him.

"You're being crazy, Dude!" Fangs shouts. "Emmy has gone through hell and back multiple times, before and after meeting you. So don't think that she can't handle whatever she's doing right now." He says. "Besides, you're the one that broke up with her."

Sweet Pea runs his hand through his hair. "But Fangs, she's not like anyone I've ever met. We fought all the fucking time but we always ended those in the best ways possible. Emmy was my best friend. My love. She was the mother of my child. Our child." He clenches his fist. "Now she's off with Archie Andrews and Jughead. Archie becoming the legal guardian of my daughter." He growls.

Fangs chuckles. "Dude, are you jealous?" He asks.

"What?" The taller serpent asks.

"You're worries she's going to get with Archie.You think Archie's competition." Fangs smirk is more than evident as Sweet Pea scoffs.

"No."

"You totally are."

They turn around to see Fred Andrews and FP Jones. "We're heading to Toledo." FP tells them. "I'll bring home Emmy." He whispers, putting his hand on Sweet Peas shoulder. "And you better goddamn fix things cause you two moping around each other is starting to kiss everyone off." He says.

Sweet Pea couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat.

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BROOO SWEMMY IS MY OTP SNSNSNSDB

this is super short IM SO SORRY