The Story of Emma Andrews

The Sinners

Forty-Eight Hours Left:

"People of Riverdale, I have rid this town of the drug-dealing child-killer and others like him. Now, you must choose your fate. The next forty-eight hours will be attest. And I will be watching you very closely. Show me you are pure of heart, and my work ends. Continue to sin and I will pick up the sword again."

Emma placed the newspaper down as Jughead rounded the corner, handing her a cup of tea. He sighed as he sat down at the table in his kitchen.

"Nothing but some light reading in the morning." He said with sarcasm oozing from his words.

"Yeah... you're telling me. It's been weeks and he already has two deaths under his belt and three almost fatal shootings. Grundy, the Sugarman, Moose, my dad and I. And yet, we are still nowhere near to finding out his identity." She shook her head as she took a sip of her tea. He grabbed her hand, looking at her with sincerity.

"We'll get him."

"Yeah, but when? I can't help but feel slightly on edge being that my dad and I are still kicking."

Jughead nodded, knowing she had every right to be nervous. Their breakfast was cut short as Jughead received a call, to what Emma would describe as alarming.

"Hey it's Penny Peabody, remember that favor you owe me?" Jughead had jumped up from his seat, walking towards the bathroom. Emma watched him as he seemed to be confused and scared.

He walked back with his jacket on, "I-I got to go." He kissed her on the head hurriedly as he left. "Lock up for me!" And with that he was out the door before Emma could say anything.

Taking her cue, she got up and washed the dishes. Under fifteen minutes she was out the door behind him, this time heading home.

Questioning what kind of name is Penny Peabody.

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Forty-Three Hours Left:

"Hey! Little Andrews!"

Emma turned around to see Reggie waving her down. She stopped walking as did Kevin.

"What does King of the Air Heads want with you?" Kevin looked at her as she shrugged, unaware of him knowing her as anything other than her brother's sister. There was a time when Reggie Mantle had a crush on Emma Andrews, who was pining after one, Jughead Jones.

Reggie in attempts to get her attention would buy her little stuffed animals until he got the attention of another future River Vixen. Though they were young and extremely awkward at the age of 13/14 she never wanted to put Reggie down as he was her brother's friend and quite frankly had no idea knew how to.

Emma looked at Kevin, "You're guess is as good as mine... Hey, Reggie." She smiled at the guy who adjusted his backpack smiling at her.

"Hey, I haven't had the chance but I wanted to say I'm glad that you are better and back in school. I know Archie has been worried for you."

She smiled at him warmly. "Thanks, Reg. I appreciate it."

Kevin looked at the two, oddly. "Well, hate to cut the conversation short but I'm gonna go." Emma had spun around quickly. "Wait! So are you going to come with me to the house in Fox Forest?"

"Fox Forest?" Reggie asked.

Emma nodded, "Yeah... I had a tip about the Black Hood and that house. Just wanted to check it out."

Kevin shook his head, "I'm sorry. Not tonight. Veronica is coming over."

"I'll go." Reggie stated as Kevin and Emma looked at him. Kevin looked at Emma as she smiled. "Perfect. Pick me up at eight."