Return to Riverdale
Hello, my fellow readers. It is I, the great James Stryker bringing you a brand-new story for the Riverdale category. Now, I've probably mentioned this on my first Riverdale story called Aren't You Curious? and on chapter fifty-two of Juliet's World. Well, I'm starting it. It's a little suspense-comedy known as Return to Riverdale. I was inspired by this wonderful show and a little made-for-TV movie that aired on NBC back in 1990 called Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again, this movie was before I was born and it was before the show Riverdale. Archie and the gang come to life in this story with double trouble with Veronica and Betty, heart-stopping suspense and wacky humor. The gang are in their 30s, Archie and Betty are married and have twins, Jughead is a mystery writer working on a new novel and a single father, Veronica is a fashion designer in Paris and Kevin is the first gay senator in Washington D.C.. In this story, Archie and the gang reunite for their class reunion while dealing with a murder mystery involving Jason Blossom. This story will be rated T for safety. It will have some language, sexual humor and mild violence. If it will have some steamy sexual content, then I will up the rating to an M-rating. It will contain some of the following pairings: Barchie (Betty/Archie), Archieronnie (Archie/Veronica) and Bughead (Betty/Jughead) P.S. I do not own Riverdale or the characters. Here it is, ladies and gentlemen, the wildest, craziest, sexiest and killer reunion that they wouldn't dare show in the comic books, or the television show. Well, the show was a murder mystery and Archie did get shot and die in an alternate version of Life With Archie. I present to you Return to Riverdale. Enjoy.
Chapter One
Little Town, Perfect Murder
(Jughead's P.O.V.)
Our story begins in a little town called Riverdale. A peaceful town. A town with pep. About the people who live in this town. So perfect, so safe. Get closer enough and you see the shadows underneath. Of course, you're probably wondering why I'm telling you this story but our story begins on Memorial Day weekend and a man named Jason Blossom. The son of Clifford and Penelope blossom and the twin brother of ruthless businesswoman Cheryl Blossom. He was the captain of the school water polo team and a member of the Riverdale Bulldogs. At the age of 21, he became the heir of the Blossom Maple Farms. At 25, he took over the family business. On the start of Memorial Day weekend, May 26th. A stormy Saturday night, Jason was sitting in the office of his mansion talking to the Board of Trustees on the phone until he heard a noise coming from the study. The next thing we know was that Dilton Doiley was walking his dog in the pouring rain was picking up dog poop that his dog left on Jason's lawn until he heard two shots coming from the mansion. He began to check out what's going on, noticing that the door was open and entered the study with his dog.
"Oh, my God!" Dilton screamed out as he pulled out his phone to call the police after stumbling onto a horrific scene.
Jason Blossom lying on the floor…..
Dead.
Riverdale Police and a crime scene unit were investigating the area while Sheriff Keller questioned Dilton. His murder made the news and it was known as "The Shots Heard 'Round Town". A week later after his death, the Blossom family buried him and Jason's death was ruled a murder. The whole town was wondering if he had any enemies. The Blossoms were known to be ruthless. And as for us, some of us were talking about the "Memorial Day murder" on summer vacation while preparing for the biggest night of our lives. Our class reunion.
"Dad, why did have to move to the place where you lived at?" My son Cody asked?
"Well, Cody. That's where I grew up. I know it's different from Chicago but we're starting our new lives here after your mother and I split." I said, following the moving van to our house.
"I heard that someone died. Was that true?" Cody asked.
"Yes, it's true. The whole town is talking about it and when I heard it on the news…" I said.
"You've decided to write a novel about it." Cody said.
"Yeah." I said.
"What if it happens again?" Cody asked.
"Cody, relax. There's not going to be another murder in this town. Some people don't want to talk about it." I said as I looked over at my son. "Hey, sport. We're gonna do great here. You'll make new friends and you'll meet some of my friends and… a close friend of mine."
"A girlfriend?" Cody asked.
"Not exactly. Well, we've dated back in high school. She's married now to my best friend." I said, as I looked at a photo of Archie and Betty on my phone.
(With Betty & Archie, No One's P.O.V.)
"Oh, come on! I was trying to watch that!" A girl with blonde hair and soft green eyes said, stomping her feet down on the floor, trying to grab the remote from her brother.
"Back off, weirdo. I have the TV." The boy with red hair and freckles said.
"I'm telling mom and dad that you're being mean. Mom said if one of us has the remote, then you watch what I watch and I want to watch Pretty Little Liars." The girl said.
"I don't want to watch that stupid girly show! I want to watch football." The boy said.
"Ugh! Mom!" The girl screamed out as a woman with long blonde hair that was straightened walked down the stairs. She was wearing a high-low off-shoulder dress that was light blue and matching heels.
"Cole, be nice to your sister." Betty said.
"But mom, Lili is being a total brat." Cole said.
"Am not!" Lili exclaimed as she kicks Cole in the shin.
"Ow!" Cole screamed out.
"Okay, you two. Knock it off, you two. You're both ten years old and you're acting like a bunch of babies. No wonder I have to call a babysitter to deal with you two." Betty rolled her eyes as she stood in front of the mirror to put on her earrings. "Archie, are you ready? We're going to be late."
Archie walked down the stairs, wearing a red blazer jacket, a white button-down shirt, a red tie, black dress pants and black shoes.
"Whoa, dad. Looking cool." Cole said.
"Thanks." Archie said as Betty turned around to see her husband standing in front of her, looking handsome than ever.
"Arch. You look, sexy." Betty said, smiling at Archie.
"You think it's too much for the party?" Archie asked.
"You look fine." Betty said. "Does my hair look okay?"
"You look okay." Archie said.
"I'm serious." Betty said.
"You're the prettiest woman in the room, sweetheart. You're going to be the prettiest woman at the party." Archie said as Betty playfully slaps his arm.
"Liar." Betty chuckled. "Okay, so you two know the rules when your Aunt Polly comes over to watch you? No fighting, no biting, no staying up late at night, no Ren & Stimpy, no scary movies."
"Oh, come on, mom. Ren & Stimpy are hilarious." Cole said.
"And crude, disgusting and weird." Betty said, grabbing her purse.
"That's what so funny about them!" Cole smiled.
"Like I said, no Ren & Stimpy. And no Xbox One X." Betty said, taking the controller away from Cole.
"Awww, you're being a buzzkill, mom." Cole said, crossing his arms at his mother.
"Oh, is she? Hey, she's not the one who threatened a bagger Bart Simpson-style with firecrackers over a flip spinner." Archie said.
"Oy. You threaten one bagger at a grocery store and they'll never let you forget it." Cole rolled his eyes while Lili laughs at him.
Betty finished up putting some pink lipstick on her lips and sprayed some perfume on her neck and grabbed the keys to her car while Archie looks out the window and sees his father's car parked out front.
"Here's grandpa. You two be good." Archie said as he ruffled his son's hair and gave his daughter a hug and Betty gave Lili a hug and Cole a kiss on his cheek, making him make a disgusted look on his face.
"We'll be home by midnight. Or we'll probably be out long." Betty said.
"Parents stuff." Lili and Cole both said as they both watch their parents leave out of the house.
(With Veronica)
"Hi, Mr. Weatherbee. This is Veronica Lodge. No, it's not a bad connection. I'm calling from Paris. Paris. Paris, Mr. Weatherbee. You know, the one in France. France, Mr. Weatherbee. It doesn't matter where I am, I'm calling about the reunion. Will Archie be there? Archie Andrews. Of course I'll hold." Veronica said while Smithers, the servant to the Lodge family enters the room and hands her a glass of champagne while waiting for Mr. Weatherbee to give her an answer. "He is? Wonderful. Thank you, Mr. Weatherbee. Smithers, were you ever tempted to go back to your first love?"
"No, Veronica. It's only because I'm married." Smithers said.
"Well, most of us weren't smart. I want you to book me a first class flight to Riverdale. But first I need to pick out a few things to wear and pack up. I'm going to be in Riverdale for a couple of days and meet up with some old friends." Veronica said as she walked over to the end table and picked up a photo of her, Betty, Archie, Jughead and Kevin sitting at a booth and sees her old flame Archie with his arm around her.
"What about Mr. Andrews? You're still pining for him." Smithers said.
"Oh, don't be silly, Smithers. Archie's a married man. There's no way that I still have some feelings for him." Veronica chuckled as she entered her bedroom to pack her bags.
And that was the first chapter of Return to Riverdale. So what did you think of it and what did you think of Betty and Archie's twins and Jughead's son? Do you think that Veronica still have feelings for Archie even though he's married? And who killed Jason? We'll find out more about his murder. Why was he murdered? Does he have any enemies? Next time on Return to Riverdale, Archie and Betty have a little late-night date at Pop's, reflecting on their high school years and their relationship. Plus, Kevin returns. Don't forget to review this story, add this to your favorites and follow for future updates. I'll see you guys next time for chapter two. Till next time, my fellow readers.