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𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘺-𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦: 𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳
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𝙟𝙪𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩.

Not even two minutes after the phone call from Sweet Pea did Cami get another phone call. This one from Kevin informs her that the Black Hood shot up the mayoral debate.

By the time FP turned away all he saw was Cami's taillights as she sped out of the trailer park straight towards the Andrews house.

Running up the stairs to the Andrews's house, Cami throws the door open as she rushes inside.

"Freddie! Archie!" Cami screams as Vegas comes running towards her followed by footsteps down the stairs.

Turning her head Cami sighs in relief before rushing into Archie's open arms who immediately wraps his arms around Cami's back and wraps her arms around his neck.

"You're okay," Cami sighs in relief as she pushes away looking at Archie who looks at her.

"We were worried about you. Dad said you were coming to the debate then the shooting happened and no one could get ahold of you-," Archie says as he pulls Cami back into his arms who hugs him just as tight.

"I'm sorry-I don't even know where my phone is truthfully. I was at FP's trailer yelling at him when SweetPea called about Fangs then Kevin called me about the shooting. I don't even remember driving here," Cami says shaking her head as Archie pulls back looking at Cami confused.

"Wait why were you yelling at FP did something happen? Are you okay?" Archie asks looking her over worriedly as Cami rolls her eyes at him.

"I'm fine you idiot. No, I was just..uhm well might have yelled at him that I was in love with him..," Cami trails off with a winced expression as Archie stares at her.

"You said it first? I had to tell you first and then it took a good five minutes before you even said it back," Archie says offended making Cami stare at him before punching his arm.

"Seriously?! That's what you took from that!" Cami exclaims to Archie who shrugs at her.

"Yes, that's what I took from that. My feelings are truly hurt," Archie tells Cami who just blinks at him.

"Maybe I couldn't tell you first because I knew deep down you didn't deserve it. Which I was right since you cheated on me not even four months later," Cami tells Archie who wince at that before crossing his arms over his chest.

"When are you going to let that go Cam? I applied and you said we were good!" Archie exclaims making Cami stare at him before busting out laughing. Archie stares at her before he begins to laugh as well.

And that is what Fred Andrews came across as he came back inside from the backyard. The two most important people in his life laughed as they for a moment went back to being teenagers with the world not on their shoulders. Just for a moment.

"Camilla," Fred calls making the girl turn to him and sigh before heading to his arms. Fred smiles as he wraps his arms tightly around her before looking back up at Archie who watches the two.

Releasing one of his arms Fred waves Archie over who smiles as he joins the once two-person hug which was now a three-person one instead.

"Alright, I need to go. I need to check up on Fangs," Cami says making Fred and Archie both go to protest.

"I'll be fine. But I have to go," Cami says as she grabs a pair of tennis shoes changing out of her heels.

"There's a riot happening. No," Fred tells Cami who shrugs at that.

"I'll be fine. Bye," Cami says rushing out before Fred or Archie can start her as she runs to her car getting in.

Getting in Cami begins to drive to the hospital just as her phone begins to ring. Not even looking at the name Cami answers.

"Cami! Cami!" A panicked voice exclaims making Cami look to see the call ID which was Reggie.

"Reg. What's wrong?" Cami questions as she passes the chaos in the streets. Fires everywhere. Broken bottles and people acting crazy.

"I didn't shoot him, Camilla. I didn't shoot him. But they think I did," Reggie says making Cami tense before taking a deep breath.

"I tried to call Hiram but he-he won't help me. Cami, please. Help me," Reggie pleads making Cami immediately nod.

"Where are you? I'll come and get you. I promise Reggie," Cami tells him as Reggie releases a sigh of relief.

"-thank you Cam," Reggie tells her as Cami begins driving towards him just as her phone begins to ring. Looking at it Cami sees her Dad making her answer.

"I'm safe Dad," Cami tells Hal who sighs at that.
"Good, I was just worried about you. Do you know when you will be home?" Hal questioned as Cami stared at the road being careful.

"Not really honestly. Why are you okay and Mom?" Cami asks him worriedly looking at her radio screen for a moment.

"We're fine sweetheart just thinking of watching some home films tonight since we will probably be on lockdown anyway," Hal tells Cami calmly.

"I might miss it but we can watch it again later Dad," Cami tells him as winces at the town that once was beautiful and is now burning.

"Maybe...Camilla," Hal says seriously making Cami pause at that. He never called her that.

"Yeah, Dad?" Cami questions him.

"You know I love you right?" Hal asks her making Cami smile.

"Yeah Dad I know," Cami whispers to him softly.

"I'm sorry Camilla. I am. I'm sorry I was never the Dad you deserve. I love you so much. I remember when you were born and so tiny and so sweet. I just knew I always needed to protect you. I guess I just lost sight of how to do that. I love you, sweetheart," Hal tells her warmly as Cami wipes the tear that is slowly going down her cheek.

"I love you too Dad and there's always time. Maybe tomorrow if it looks better we can go get some milkshakes?" Cami asks hopefully.

"Sounds like a plan sweetheart. Be careful," Hal tells her as Cami nods.

"Well do Dad," Cami tells him as she goes to hang up the phone.

"And Cami. I'll see you soon sweetheart," Hal tells her before hanging up making Cami look confused for a second before she notices Reggie hiding behind a dumpster and slowing down to let him in.

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Cami leaned against the counter at POP's rubbing the bridge of her nose trying to relieve the now-growing headache as her other hand held a milkshake while Reggie, Archie, Moose, and Kevin sat in the booth in front of her.

"I didn't know where else to go or who to call besides Cam. Mr. Lodge left me hanging," Reggie tells the group as he looks over toward Cami with a sheepish look on his face.

"Wait, Reggie, I know he paid you to trash the Whyte Wyrm. But did he put you up to this?" Archie questions making Cami's eyes immediately widen.

"I'm sorry what?" Cami questions walking closer as she sits her milkshake down and then places both her hands on the table looking at the four idiots just as tires begin screeching.

"I check out for not even 24 hours and you all act like idiots. Complete idiots! You are all in so much trouble! And ugh I-," Cami begins beyond down when she is suddenly interrupted.

"Guys? Sorry, Cami. " Kevin says making them look to see multiple cars outside and a crowd gathering as they yell.

"Serpents! They're coming for me," Reggie says as Cami looks closer.

"Not serpents," Cami states wide-eyed as the four look at her.

"Well, if it's not the Serpents then who the hell is out there?" Archie asks her as Cami looks towards him just a a laugh begins.

"The Ghoulies," Cami says just as a crowd begins walking up with Malachai leading them and his own making of a spiked bat.

Immediately everyone springs into action. Kevin and Moose block off the door as Archie calls the sheriff's station.

"Damn it! Nobody's answering at the Sheriff's station," Archie tells the group worriedly.

"Looks like we're on our own," Archie says as he looks towards Cami who was looking at the doors thinking.

"Okay, we should be fine as long as everybody...," Archie begins before banging begins on the doors. Archie grabs Cami pulling her down on the floor with him.

"Everybody, get away from the windows! Stay down!" Archie screams just one of the windows is broken and an alarm rings.

Cami pushes Archie off of her as she goes behind the counter Archie rushing out after her. 

"Do you have a gun in here, Pop?" Archie asks the man who was squatting down behind the counter.

"No. Had my fill of gunfire back in the war. But I learned a trick in the riots of '79.  I have Mr. Lodge's leftover liquor from that poker night. And you get to the roof through the crawlspace...," Pop tells Archie as Cami walks toward them holding a bottle of whiskey a rag, and a lighter.

"Alright got it boys," Cami says smirking as she places everything down and begins pulling her up.

"Everyone stay down and away from windows. Archie Pop grabs some of the knives and cleaning supplies. Pour it out in front of the door alongside the windows carefully. If someone gets in they will slip first," Cami states as Archie shakes his head.

"You're not going alone," Archie says as Cami stares at him before nodding as the head toward the crawlspace.

"Anyone come out and play?" Malachai questions as the Ghoulies destroy all the cars.

"I got some new toys to show you!" Malachai says as just as Archie helps Cami up on the roof.

"Hey!" Archie screams making the Ghoulies look up at them just as Cami lights the rag attached to the bottle of liquor. 

Handing it to Archie who throws it creating a barrier between the Ghoulies and everyone inside POP's. Cami grabs another battle and lights it as Archie and her watch the Ghoulies.

"Hit me! Come on Princess!" Malachai yells at her smirking as everyone gathers behind him.

Archie looks over at Cami who stares at in just as police sirens begin wailing and as it comes to a stop Keller along with Fred gets out with shotguns with FP behind him on his bike. 

"All right, now it's a party!" Malachai says making Keller fire the gun.

"Come on, let's go. Let's go!" The Ghoulies say as they scatter and the three dads watch him go.

"Get the hell outta here," FP says as the three looks towards the roof at Archie and Cami who look at them.

"Hi," Cami says waving at the three who just stare at them.

"You two...are grounded," Fred tells them making Archie and Cami nod slowly at that.

"Get off the roof," Keller tells the two making Cami look beside him to see FP staring at her. Cami gulps as Archie turns to her helping her back into the crawl space and into Pop's. 

As Archie and Cami come back inside they hear everyone applauding the three dads just as Cami goes towards Fred hugging him.

"Mr. Keller, I thought you resigned," Reggie says as he shakes the man's hand in thanks.

"Turned in my badge, but not the cruiser yet," Keller tells the man as Cami lets go of Fred and hugs him.

"How did you guys know we were here?" Archie questions the three.

"Cami called me on the way here with Reggie and said you might all be in trouble. I called FP..," Fred says making Cami look toward the one in question who was already staring at her.

"..right when Kevin called," Keller finishes making Kevin grab his phone and start recording the three. 

"We're not letting this town go down without a fight," Fred states without question.

"Hot Riverdale Dads to the Rescue," Kevin says making Cami laugh as Kevin takes a picture.

FP looks towards Cami looking her up and down.
"Are you okay?" FP questions Cami who looks at him pausing for a moment before going towards him and wrapping her arms around his neck.

Not hesitating for a moment FP wraps his arms around her waist pulling her closer.

And it was like all the tension suddenly left Cami's body.

Because to her FP Jones was comfort, security, and a need, all in one.

And she finally realized at this moment what that name was.

Home.

"I'm okay," Cami tells him as FP nods hesitating before releasing her.  

Cami takes a step back as she looks at FP who stared at her the entire time just as Cami's phone begins to ring again.

Cami grabs it seeing SweetPea calling her. The blonde answers it immediately as she places it against her ear.

"SweetPea you okay?" Cami questions worriedly.
"Sunshine, Penny she got Toni. Jughead went to meet her-," SweetPea says making Cami immediately snap her eyes to FP who steps closer to her.

"Wait what! Penny has Jug and Toni. Where? How long?" Cami questions as FP's eyes widen at her.

"Not long. Penny said she would kill Toni if Jughead didn't meet her. Something about needing to tell him something," SweetPea tells the girl who shakes her head at that.

"I'm with FP we're on the way," Cami says as she hangs up the phone.

"Come on," FP says grabbing her hand as the two begin leaving POP's everyone watches them go, but Fred is zeroed on their hands interlocked together.

"Be careful," Archie tells the girl who nods at him as the two head outside.

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At the Cooper House Betty runs inside just finding out that her father in fact was the Black Hood. The man who shot his own daughter and threatened to kill her mother if she didn't come home.

"Mom? Mom, where are you?" Betty yells walking in as Alice turns towards her standing in the living room holding a cup of coffee.

"Oh. Betty, thank God you're okay. I've been calling you and your sister. Where have you been? Have you heard from Cami?" Alice asks her as she sits down on the couch placing her coffee mug down. 

"Mom, is Dad here?" Betty asks her Mom panicked.
"Quick, is he here or is he not? Where is he?" Betty asks trying to lower her voice.

"Yeah, honey. Why?" Alice tells her calmly staring at her daughter who tries to pull her up.

"What...What's going on?" Alice questions her.
"We have to go," Betty tells her Mom pulling her up.

"What?" Alice questions.
"We have to leave," Betty tells her urgently.
"We have to go," Betty says just as footsteps are heard.

"Betty!" Hal says as he walks into the living room smoking at his daughter.

"You made it home," Hal says as he looks toward Alice and Betty.

"Your dad has some crazy idea to show us old home movies. I figured we'd indulge him since we're practically on lockdown anyway," Alice tells Betty as she leans back into the couch and Hal goes behind her to set up the projector.

"What's wrong?" Alice questions looking at her daughter who was staring at her father as if he was a stranger.

"Well, I'm just happy we're all here as a family. Sit down, Betty. I think you're really going to enjoy this," Hal tells his daughter as he finishes setting everything up.

"Now, remember, I'm making this movie so we never forget what your daddy sacrificed for us. You do love your daddy, don't you, Harold?" Hal's mother says on the film.

"Yes, Mom," young Hal responds to her as he sits on a stool in a basement.

"And you want your daddy to keep living with us?" Hal's mother questions him.

"Yes, Mom," younger Hal responds.

"I don't understand, what are we watching?" Alice's questions confused

"Is that you, Hal?" Alice asks the husband who stared at the video.

"It is," Hal answers basically emotionless.

"Your daddy did something very noble, Harold. He took care of that Conway family. They were sinners. And what happens to sinners?" Hal's mother questions him.

"Sinners have to die," younger Hal responds.

"Oh, my God!" Betty whispers turning her head as tears appear in her eyes.

"What is this, a snuff film?" Alice questions confided and disturbed.

"Shut the hell up, Alice, for once in your life!" Hal tells as he stares at the screen not taking his eyes off of it.

"That's right. Now, That little Conway boy who survived, they're going to ask him who killed his family. He needs to point out somebody, anybody, but not Daddy. Because we don't want Daddy to be taken away from us, do we?" Hal's mother asks him.

"No, I love my daddy," younger Hal tells her.

"So you have to help him. Make sure that when they ask the Conway boy who he saw kill his family, make sure he doesn't say, Daddy," Hal's mother tells him.

"Can you do that, Harold? Convince him?" Hal's mother asks him but it isn't an ask.

"I think so. You're a good boy, Hal. Your father let him escape, but you, you will do better. You must do better," Hal's mother tells him as younger Hal stares emotionless.

"Take out your tape recorder, Alice. I need you to record this," Hal says as he stands up just as the film ends.

"The Conways, that was the family that was murdered 40 years ago?" Alice questions her husband.

"Yes. Oh, my God!" Betty says staring at her father in horror.

"Take it out! And I want to tell my story. No, our story, really," Hal yells as Alice takes out her tape recorder and Hal stands in front of the two.

"First, to clear something up. Your Great-Grandpappy Cooper wasn't murdered by his brother, like some dog. He was the killer. He killed Great-Grandpappy Blossom and then took on the Cooper name to create a new identity for himself. For us," Hal tells the two.

"What does that have to do with the Conways?" Betty questions.

"The Conways knew our secret. And Mr. Conway blackmailed my father, your Grandpappy," Hal tells his daughter.

"So Grandpa killed them?" Betty asks in horror.

"They were sinners, Betty," Hal tells Betty as if it was as simple as that.

"Even the children?" Betty asks him.

"Well, there was one survivor. The Conways' boy, Joseph," Hal tells her as Alice watches the two.

"Mr. Svenson, who you convinced to accuse an innocent man," Betty whispers remembering the janitor.

"Joseph was easy to manipulate as a boy and as a man," Hal says as if he was remembering.

"What are you telling us? Hal, that...," Alicesaus beige being cut off by her husband whom she never truly knew.

"That I have a darkness, Alice. The same darkness my father had, the same darkness his father had. And now, it lives in Betty. Our daughter," Hal says as he kneels in front of Betty who looks at him.

"Who am I, Betty?" Hal asks her.

"Say it. Say who I am!" Hal yells at her as Betty shakes her head.

"You're the Black Hood," Betty says softly and once she does she begins breathing heavily.

"That's right. Now say what I did," Hal tells her softly.

"You...shot Mr. Andrews. You killed Ms. Grundy, the Sugarman, Midge, Dr. Masters...But the debate...," Betty says staring at her father.

"Was not me. I can't take credit for that," Hal tells her shaking her head.

"And Cami? Your daughter," Betty whispers in horror as Hal looks at her shaking his head as his eyes land on a picture of him and Cami.

She was seven and had a pet rabbit in her hand after that went to a zoo. She was smiling so big and so happy. While Hal just stared at her a soft almost hesitant smile on his face.

"I would never hurt her. Cami is...she's my little Angel. From the moment she was born, I knew she was different than all of us. She was so loving and kind. So pure," Hal whispers as if speaking too loud would ruin all of it as Alice and Betty watch him.

"You know I remember when she was about eleven years old. She came home crying carrying a squirrel she accidentally ran over with her bike. I tried to take it from her because I didn't want her to get hurt, but Cami wouldn't let me. Instead, she nursed it back to health. She didn't care that she got scratched or bitten. All she knew was that she needed to help it.

"And after that, I knew I had to distance myself so she wouldn't become anything like me, so I pretended I forgot her birthday along with Alice who actually did. I let her think the worst of me and I let Fred step up," Hal says as he stands up shaking his head.

"I never meant to hurt her in POP's. She stood up as I pulled the trigger at Fred. I just wanted Fred to feel the same pain I felt for the last eight years as I watched him father my daughter. My Little Angel.

My only regret in all this was hurting her. I was trying to protect her at that play. If she was unconscious she couldn't get her. I just wanted to protect her and know I love her. I mean who do you think pays for all her milkshakes at POP's?" Hal questions with a smile on his face thinking of his little angel. His sweetheart as Betty and Alice watch him in horror.

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Walks up towards the hangout on the dock where Toni is tied up and Penny is leaning back in one of the chairs.

"Hiya, Jones," Penny says as she holds a knife. Jughead looks at her before looking at Toni worriedly.

"Toni, are you okay?" Jughead asks her.
"Jughead, she's not alone," Toni tells him as Malachi comes out.

"Surprise!" Malachi says kicking a glass body as he smirks at Jughead.

"You said it was just going to be the two of us," Jughead says as he pulls out his own knife as more Ghoulies come out of the woods.

"I never go anywhere without backup anymore, not after what you did to me. Besides, we need to talk, all of us...," Penny tells him as she leans her elbows on her knees.

"There's nothing to talk about. I'm taking Toni and we're leaving," Jughead tells them as Toni looks at her worriedly.

"Not so fast! I've been waiting to see you again for a long time," Malachi tells him as he presses the button on his taser.

"Get back, you hobgoblin!" Cheryl says as she pulls the arrows back perfect aim to shoot Malachi.

"I brought back-up, too. Like I said, I'm taking Toni, and we're leaving," Jughead says simply.

"Untie her, you Serpent hag," Cheryl demands putting the arrow at Penny who pauses before scoffs.

"Take her, then. But remember, when all your friends are dead, I tried giving you a chance," Penny tells him as Malachi unties Toni who goes around Jughead, and straight to Cheryl who wraps an arms around her.

"Why do you keep coming back? What do you want?" Jughead questions Penny who stands up with something beside the knife in her hand.

"The Southside. There's money to be made here in, "The Town With Pep" if you're not afraid of getting your hands dirty," Penny tells Jughead as Malachi looks over towards her.

"So you're partnering with the Ghoulies to sell drugs on the Southside?" Jughead questions Penny.

"Bingo. So here's the offer I want you to take back to your dad and your tribe. The Serpents ship out tonight, or it's a showdown with the Ghoulies at Pickens Park at dawn. I'm fine either way," Penny tells him as she walks closer to Jughead with a smirk on her face.

"And here I thought you might need some motivation so to speak," Penny says making Jughead look at her confused as Penny hands him a picture.

Jughead looks down and freezes seeing the picture.

It was a picture of his Dad and Cami. His Dad had a cami against the side of the Whyte Wyrm and was kissing her lips. Flipping the picture Jughead sees another one of the two in a booth in POP's leaning against each other laughing. Then other of the two in the trailer tangled into bedsheets laughing.

"What-this is fake!" Jughead yells trying to shove the pictures back at Penny who steps back laughing as she smirks at him.

"Why don't you ask her? Or better yet ask anyone? They all know but you," Penny says as she points towards Toni and Cheryl who stare at the pictures and then at Jughead.

Penny smirks before she turns and walks away with the Ghoulies. Jughead stares down at the pictures in disbelief not wanting to believe.

His Dad wouldn't.

Cami wouldn't.

They would not do that to him. They wouldn't lie to him.

They wouldn't.

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At the Wyrm SweetPea with the serpents around him begins a speech as Jughead leans against a table a bit further away staring at the pictures as his rage simmers.

"It's time we end the Ghoulie scourge and that traitor,
Penny Peabody permanently," SweetPea says angrily.

"Sweet Pea, two hours ago your fight was with Reggie Mantle. Now you want us to go to war over territory that we don't even control anymore? This is Hiram Lodge's problem, not ours," Jughead says angrily.

"So you're just gonna hand over Sunnyside Trailer Park, our home to Penny and the Ghoulies?" Toni questions him glaring at the boy who had his back turned to them all.

"Toni, I don't want us to die. A rumble with the Ghoulies right now? It's a suicide run," Jughead says as he turns around walking towards the group.

"It's better than a coward's death," SweetPea tells him as the two get face to face.

"Don't we have to defend ourselves?"
"Don't call me a coward!" The two yell at each other simultaneously.

"That's enough!" FP exclaims as he walks into the Wyrm with Cami who looks around biting her lip worriedly as she twists her necklace worriedly.

She knew it was coming.

A war was coming and she couldn't stop it.

Spotting Jughead Cami sighs in relief. She's been worriedly about him since he wouldn't answer his phone. At all, and she called repeatedly.

"Jug," Cami says rushing towards him and as she goes to hug him she's suddenly stopped and pushes away from the boy. Stumbling slightly Cami looks at Jughead confused as FP and SweetPea walk closer to them.

"Cousin/Cam," Cheryl and Toni say simultaneously as they stand up worriedly.

"Jughead?" Cami questions worriedly as he looks at her finally.

"Just answer me this," Jughead says barely keeping his rage contained as Cami nods staring at him.

"Was all of it a lie? Just a play? Caring about the serpents? Me? Everything else? Was it just a lie to have sex with my Dad?" Jughead questions Cami who stumbles this time on her own as she stares at Jughead in disbelief and fear.

"Jug-what-I-," Cami begins to say as he throws papers at her making Cami clutch them to her chest.

"Save it. This is all the proof I know," Jughead says making Cami look down to see that the papers weren't papers they were photos.

Photos of Cami and FP. At the Wyrm. Pop's. Parking lots. They were kissing. Hugging smiling. And some more graphic.

"You know I knew you could be cunning-," Jughead begins making Cami look up at him with tears already forming in her eyes seeing the hatred and anger in his eyes.

"And manipulate. And selfish. But I never thought you were a slut," Jughead says towards Cami who had tears freely flowing down her cheeks.

And before she could say anything a punch was thrown towards Jughead's cheek.

"You don't ever speak to her like that!" SweetPea yells as Cami tries to stop it but an arm wraps her around pulling her back.

SweetPea goes to punch Jughead again but an arm wraps his fist stopping him making him turn and see FP not even hesitating SweetPea fires a punch at him as well.

Cami tries to break out of the hold HogEye has on her but he just pulls her back farther.

"Just step outside Camilla. You stepping in won't help anyone," HogEye tells her as Cami watches the serpents try to hold SweetPea back as Jughead begins screaming at him and then his Dad.

Turning around Cami walks out of the bar not noticing the eyes following her the entire time.

Stepping outside Cami takes a deep breath as she wipes her tears just as her phone begins to ring. Pulling it out Cami sees where it says "unknown" before answering it.

"Hello?" Cami questions her voice cracking slightly.

"Camilla Cooper," Penny Peabody says making Cami's entire body tense in anger.

"What do you want?" Cami asks her making Penny smirk.

"I want to make you a deal Cooper. It seems apparently, getting you out of the picture is more important to him than all-out Serpent annihilation," Penny says making Cami confused.

"What are you talking about?" Cami demands as she leans against the wall.

"You know the war is coming Cooper and you know the Serpents won't survive it. They're too weak," Penny says as Cami just stares.

"Get on with it," Cami tells her.

"Jughead and the Serpents go free in exchange for you. The Serpent Angels. The Sunshine of Riverdale. Their Hope," Penny says as Cami stares straight ahead.

"What do you say, Cooper?" Penny questions in a taunting voice.

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Back in the Wyrm SweetPea still trying to kill Jughead as HogEye and FP stand between the two teenagers with Serpents holding the two back from each other. Toni steps into the middle and places two fingers between the lips as she whistles loudly making everyone stop.

"That was uncalled for Jones," Toni tells him making Jughead glare at her.

"Says the one who knew! How long have you known?" Jughead questions more like demands as he walks closer to Toni.

"It wasn't my place to tell you that," Toni says as Jughead scoffs at her shaking his head as he goes to walk away making FP grab him.

"Boy!" FP yells angrily as Jughead pulls his arm from his roughly and angrily.

"You-!" Jughead glares shaking his head as Toni looks at Jughead.

"How could you say that to Cami?" Toni asks Jughead who looks towards her.

"After everything she's done for you-," Toni begins as Jughead cuts her off.

"She lied to me! To my face repeatedly!" Jughead exclaims.

"Hey! Do not raise your voice at me! I get it you're mad but claiming she didn't care about you or the serpents was the mistake. After everything she did for you. For us," Toni tells him as Jughead shakes his head turning his head away from her.

"She was just doing it because of him," Jughead says as FP glares angrily at his son.

"No, she didn't it because she cared for you. And the whole reason you're so mad is because you're scared," Toni tells Jughead who looks along with FP.

"It's Cami. She was the one person who you felt like always gave a damn. She cares whether you eat, shower, or have a bed, whether you're happy, sad, or scared. She cares. The one person who cares more about others than yourself. And you just called her selfish. She puts everyone before herself and one time she chooses herself you call her a slut," Toni says as she shakes her head at Jughead who calms down a little at that.

"Don't forget that the same woman you just said all that about is the same one who helped you when no one else would," Toni says as she looks at FP.

"And you should have told him. Now let's get this over with and begin a plan for a war," Toni says as she walks back to Cheryl who wraps an arm around her.

"All those against going to war with the Ghoulies?" FP questions as no one raises their hands.

"And all those for giving them hell on the battlefield tomorrow?" FP questions as everyone raises their hands in the form of a serpent beside Jughead as SweetPea looks around for Cami.

"Alright let's get to planning," FP says making SweetPea step up.

"Shut up where is she? Where's Cami?" SweetPea questions looking around for Cami as everyone pauses.

"I had her go outside," HogEye says making SweetPea stop before rubbing his chest something felt wrong. FP stands there looking at him just as his phone begins to ring.

Grabbing it FP stares seeing Penny calling him.
"Everyone shut it!" FP says making everyone look towards him as FP answers his phone and puts it on towards his ear.

"Camilla Cooper," Penny says simply in a teasing tone as FP's entire body goes tense as he looks at SweetPea who immediately runs out the door yelling Cami's name.

"Never thought she would be your type, Jones," Penny taunts him as SweetPea comes back in shaking his head as he runs his hand through his hair.

"Where is she?" FP demands Penny as he fists his hands.

"All snakes have a soft underbelly and she's yours. Don't try to deny it I already know it based on the way you look at her. But you know what's interesting is she's not just yours. No she most of the serpents as well. Interesting don't you think?" Penny questions him smirking as she hears tires crunching coming closer.

"What did want Penny?" FP asks her as everyone stares at him while Penny laughs.

"I already have what I want. Oh and don't blame the boy FP. We just needed to do something to help her get to her decision. The Queen or the Prince? It was always going to be the Queen," Penny says as she hangs up FP stares before heading towards Jughead grabbing him by the jacket.

"What did Penny tell you?! Where was she?" FP demands as Jughead looks wide-eyed in fear.

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Stepping out of her car Cami looked down to see her phone vibrating.

Seeing SweetPea trying to call her Cami sighs before putting her phone down in her driver's seat before walking closer.

"The sacrificial lamb arrives," Penny says surrounded by Ghoulies as Cami looks around.

"All this for one girl. WOW, I must have done something right," Cami says as she looks around at the Ghoulies.

"Well my partner wants you gone," Penny tells her as Cami tilts her head.

"Who is your boss?" Cami asks Penny who glares at her as Cami begins to laugh.

"Should have known. Hiram Lodge," Cami says shaking her head as Malachi walks closer to her.

"Are you sure you want to do your payment another way?" Malachi asks Cami as he begins to twirl her hair.

Cami looks at him before punching him straight in the nose breaking it.

With that, all hell breaks lost.

Two people hold her back as Penny closer to her making them force Cami on her knees.

"You're a true Angel Camilla. Let your dying thought be that your sacrifice was for nothing. And that come morning, Riverdale as you know it will cease to exist," Penny says as she pulls her hand back and punches Cami's jaw whose head turns as she licks the blood off her lips before smirking.

"That's your best shot?" Cami asks her as she looks at Penny.

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A motorcycle going faster than it should arrive at an empty hangout.

"CAMILLA!" FP yells taking his helmet off as he looks around before spotting something blonde.

Without waiting a second FP Jone begins running not paying attention to the sound of motorcycles coming closer.

❀ ༄ ❀ AUTHOR NOTE ❀ ༄ ❀
Does this make up my April Fools joke? It better this took me forever!

One more chapter and season two is done! But don't worry the next chapter has even more drama!

Please ignore any spelling mistakes! I beg you! Don't forget to comment, lovelies! I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter! I love you all! <333