Please accept my apologise for taking soooo long between updates. I was on stage as an "ugly sister" in Cinderella as part of my drama group...and now I get to direct the next show. its time consuming and stressful at times.

I also helped to raise money for the group and I am now in busy season at my work...so its been manic.

But things have calmed down slightly and I am trying to distract myself from my recent obsession...Watching DallmyD videos on Youtube. - that guy is awesome, You need to check out his videos.

But been thinking over the last few days I need to get into this and then seeing the Finale of season 3 - WOW!

Thanks for the messages of support. I do hate to leave a story. So bare with me and I will post as often as I can.

Here we go

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Cassidy walked through the bedroom door, looking at Jughead as he did. The serpent was still sat on the bed, his sore hands bound in front of him. To Cassidy, Jughead looked as alert as ever. "Ryan, take a break. I need 5 minutes with Jones here." Cassidy said. He pulled a chair out and turned it around, its back facing Jughead. He sat down facing him.

"You surprise me kid."

"Why?" Jughead asked.

"Well your friends downstairs are struggling to stay awake, its…." He looked at his watch. "Woah…...3am. Are you not tired?"

"With you around…...I am not closing my eyes."

"Oh tough guy….dont look like it to me." Cassidy said. "I thought serpents were all rough and tough."

"Thats not what we are all about. You speak of knowing us, but you dont."

"I know more about the serpents then I ever want to know." Cassidy said.

"Then why the whole soap opera….drag it out moments. Why don't you tell me?"

"Because it makes the whole night so much more….fun. And will make a great dramatic moment when your father gets here."

"What?" Jughead jolted off the bed and faced Cassidy.

"Oh i thought you would like that. Part of my Plan B, C…...one of those anyway. The Lodges have been told we have their daughter and friends. And no doubt the perfect Coopers have been told, and word will get to your father. So I expect him to arrive soon. "

"And you will then regret the moment you broke in here and threatened me and my friends." Jughead said.

"No regrets here. This night has turned out to be better then I expected. A Serpent at my mercy…..oh and his pretty blonde girlfriend to play with." Cassidy said.

"You touch one hair on her head…...I will end you." Jughead stood in front of the man, glaring at him.

"Would love to see you try kid." Cassidy punched Jughead on the side of the head, making the young man hit the ground with a thud. Cassidy bent down next to Jughead. "Been a while since I had a blonde."

"Dont you….." Jughead tried to say. Cassidy struck him again on the head. Jughead collapsed to the ground, stunned.

"Now you behave, or I will find something fun to do with that girlfriend of yours….got it?" Jughead slowly nodded. It was about all he could muster. All of a sudden Cassidy pulled him off the floor and pushed him back onto the bed. "Sit and shut up. I am sure Lodge will be here any minute and we can get the party started."

"I dont get it."

"What is there to get?" Cassidy looked at him.

"You came here looking for money, valuables I take it?" Jughead enquired.

"You are quick."

"Then why change it all. Why invite Hiriam Lodge along? He will bring a lot of force with him so he can get Veronica back." Jughead pointed out.

"Because the game has changed. Seems Lodge has removed his safe. So the next best thing is his daughter…..He will pay to get her back. That takes care of the money side. And I have a feeling he will sacrifice you to us. The Lodges care for no one apart from themselves, especially a Serpent. So I get 2 for 1."

"Word travels. As soon as my father finds out…"

"Then the games can begin."

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A convoy of cars pulled up outside the driveway to the Lodge Lodge. They parked up and everyone got out. Stood looking up to his Lodge, Hiriam was joined by the other parents and a few of his own staff, led by his trusted aid Andre.

"Now what?" Fred asked.

"They will know we are here, they will call." Hiriam said.

"I still say we should have brought the police with us. We are no match for a gang with knives and guns." Alice said.

"We can't. If they see the police they will hurt the kids. We can't risk it!" Hermione replied.

"I still say we wait for FP." Fred said.

"You want to work with a Serpent?" Hiriam faced him.

"I have nothing against FP and his Serpents. They are a decent bunch of people." Fred answered.

"Who will go bombing in there, risking everything. We can't wait." Hiriam said.

"How did these people know the kids were going to be at the Lodge this weekend?" Alice asked, looking at Hiriam.

"I don't know. But you know the power of social media nowadays, would not surprise me if it played a part." Hiriam admitted. He looked over to Andre and nodded. The aide rushed off.

"Where is he going?" Fred asked.

"To get a lay out of whats going on. Who is in there."

"How is he going to do that?" Fred enquiried.

"Andre has his ways." Hiriam admitted.

"And what does that mean?" Fred stood facing the business man.

"Trust me Fred. We wont do anything to risk the lives of the kids." Hermione said.

"Why haven't they called yet? They must know we are here." Alice commented looking up at the house. A light was on in an upstairs room, another light was clear in the lounge area.

"They will call. We have what they want." Hiriam replied.