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Archangels Chapter 27 (Final) - Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven

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Archangels sneak peek chapter 27 (final chapter) - Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Everyone was out of the tall hall now. Hiram was dead. It was Jughead and Penny now. And Betty. An inner voice has told her to stay... so she did...

“Ah I should have made the connection as soon as I saw this pretty lady. Young and Innocent!”

“Shut the fuck up Penny.” Jughead just shouted, pointing the gun towards her head.

“You think you scare me with that. You don't have the guts to do it.” Penny spatted with an evil love.

“Oh I wouldn't be so sure about that Penny.You have brought misery over Riverdale. You still do. Using little kids to feed other's men sinful behavior. Ending their innocence and destroying them for a lifetime.”

Penny started to laugh evil. “You think you are high and mighty Jughead. Look at yourself married to a woman who looks exactly like the version of that little girl....

His hands were shaking, Betty could see him loosing it. Penny was messing with his head.

“I said shut the fuck up and go down on your fucking knees.” Jughead shouted and his entire body was shaking from rage.

“And then what. You're going to shoot me... What is this revenge going to give you Jug? A peace of mind? I am not the problem here. You are?” Penny spoke further

She wanted to break him. That's not going to happen. Betty just thought and her feet begin slowly to move forward. Trying to catch his gaze to ground  and encourage him, but he was far too gone...

“I said shut the fuck up!” He yelled and his hands were shaking even more.

“Admit it  Jug. Admit it. You liked it. “ Penny said with an evil grin looked at him.

Jughead stopped for a second and murmured: “That's not true... That's not true.”

Penny broke him. Betty could see it. But this won't be how it ends... Betty knew that Jughead needed to do this and that she was lying.

She was almost by his side, when she saw his shaken hand sink and his knees shake.

Betty didn't even know why she started to move. It was just the right thing to do. Her calling. She stepped beside her husband like an angel od Justice and vengeance and reached for her husband shaking palm.

He didn't even realized what she was doing and that was good. His hand automatically steadied under her touch and she resettled the gun in his hand. She moved it upwards and began to place his finger over the trigger.

“She lying Jug. “ She whispered into his ear, But he didn't seem to realize it.

“That's not true... That's not true. He murmured over and over again, but still holding the gun steadily in position under Betty's tender grip.

And then as if god spoke through her, familiar words of the holy book were leaving her tongue smoothly and quietly:

“And shepherds we shall be. For thee, my Lord, for thee.”

With every spoken words she felt him more and more calm

“Power hath descended forth from thy hand that our feet may swiftly carry out thy command.

His finger twitched upon the trigger...

“So we shall flow a river forth to thee and teeming with souls shall it ever be.

In Nomeni Patri, Et Fili Spiritus Sancti.”

BANG it echoed through the air as soon as the words of God were spoken...

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“When I raise my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold in judgement, I will take vengeance upon my enemies and I shall repay those who have hazed me. Oh Lord, raise me to thy right hand and count me among thy saints.” 

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Archangels Chapter 26 -  'Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only'

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Archangels chapter 24 - Surely goodness and mercy shall follow

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Archangels chapter 25 - Without shedding blood is no remission

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Archangels chapter 23 - For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you

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Archangels chapter 24 sneak peak -  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow

TRIGGER WARNING: MENTIONS OF SEXUAL COERCION IN CHILDHOOD

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Betty followed her instinct and walked straight to Tommy Shelby. When the door opened immediately, she exhaled a breath she didn't know she was holding until now.

“Thank God I was about to call you.” Tommy greeted her relieved and let her in.

“So he is really  here?” Betty asked and stormed into the trailer.

When she saw her husband her heart shattered into thousand pieces.

“Jug.” She breathed and he might haven't heard it -Or just was still traumatized and absent – because there was no reaction of him.

“I found him in the exact same position outside. It's a miracle that I managed to get him here. He is murmuring all the time something about a little girl and that he is a rapist...What the hell happened to him Betts?” Tommy asked concerned and confused  as he looked at his dear pal.

“I'll explain it later.” She assured  Tommy while she knelt together with him beside her.

“Jug.” She said softly, gently placing her hand on top of his gently, but he started immediately.

“It's okay, It's me.” She whispered softly cupping his face between her hands.

The look in his eyes almost kissed her. All the guilt, the disbelieve that she is still here.

“I'm here and I am nor going anywhere.” She whispered and he just shook his head violently.

When he tried to release  himself out of her grip she  held him tighter.

“No. Are you listening no me... No! I am not letting you push me away for something you aren't responsible for. I won't let you take the blame for this.” Betty said determined, resting her forehead onto his.

“No I am no better than Nick.” He said and stood up  abruply.

“I am fucking worse.  It was a little girl.” Jughead yelled.

“You were a child too Jug. It was sexual coercion. You didn't know what you  were doing. For gods sake she is the evil one not you.  If you believe that I will let you blame yourself for this. Your fucking wrong here. You won't have let me do it too and so am I.” Betty said now fully crying.

Tommy was discrete enough to give them privacy and she was very  grateful for it, cause she wasn't able to compose herself anymore.

“I can't be a father Betts. What if I hurt our child. I can't be married to you.” Jughead said again.

“Jughead, that is bullshit. Don't you think I know the man I married? You can't just back off, for better or worse remember? You made a vow as well as I did.” She said resilient, feeling herself to get a little angry,  even.

“Well I am apparently not the man you thought  you married, so you are not obligated to those vows anymore.”  Jughead said adamantly.

His words hurt. Even if she knew from where these words are coming from, they hurt. Betty thought and couldn't ignore the sharp sting in her heart  that his words were causing.

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Archangels sneak peek 2 Chapter 23 - For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you

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“I am still mad. Mad how he forced me and my brother into a life, we didn't wanted to be in in the slightest, but on the other hand he's our father... maybe he was just as forced into this life as we were. Shouldn't we be forgiving. I mean who am I to Judge my father?” Jughead whispered. It was more a monologue than a dialogue, but also an ask for answers... addressed to his wife... to god? To himself? He didn't know.

“It's alright if you want to forgive him... it doesn't mean that you forget what he's done...Sweet Pea will it understand too... and who knows... maybe this whole path of just thing didn't just happened because we were meant to be together and meant to lead Riverdale on the right path. Maybe it also had to happen to heal old wounds.” Betty said to him.

He was silent for a moment let her words sink in. than he just leaned into her  embrace and spoke hoarsely: “I love you Betty.” Jughead turned slowly  around within her and captured her face between his palms to join their lips in a tender kiss.

When he broke from the kiss. He looked at his wife for a moment. She looked tired and exhausted.

“Hey, is everything alright. It's been a tough day. Come on lets go to bed. I could rub your feet.” Jughead suggested softly.

“I'm just pregnant Jug. That's all.” She stated with a smile.

“Maybe we should go see a doctor just to Be sure if everything is alright.” Jughead asked softly.

Fear flickered up in her eyes as soon as he suggested it.

“Betts what is it?” Jughead asked.

“It's ridiculous but I am scared Jug.” Betty admitted.

“I know Babe. But we're in this together remember.” Jughead  tried to sooth her.

“It's not the pregnancy I am scared off. I am scared to be examined. The last time... was... was when...god I am so pathetic, I am sorry Jug.” Betty apologized  as tears  were dwelling up in her eyes.

“No. There's nothing to be sorry for. I could've come to conclusion. What if I asked Doctor Conner if he could do an exception and perfom the exam. You trust him right and I would be with you the entire time. Would you feel more comfortable.

She nodded and murmured: “Yes I would. I am sorry Jug. I don't want to be a burden. Especially now...”

“Hey stop it, right now. You were never a burden nor you ever will be. I don't care that  we are on God's mission right now. Playing the Archangels and executors  of Riverdale. You and this baby will always be my number one priority.” Jughead  stated and kissed  her forehead.

When their gazes met  Jughead was confronted with so much  thankfulness that it let his heart swell.

Seconds later her lips were devouring his and hands were raking through his hair.

Jughead sensed the same desperation as he had before...He didn't know were it was coming from, but it didn't matter. Fact was she needed him as he needed her so often... but she was to afraid to asked.

It was fascinating that only they could calm each other – or more so showing that they were vulnerable in thee first place – they even didn't realize it until the moment they  there are letting guards down towards each other. Then they realized within a blink of an eye, that it was exactly what they needed. The nurture and closeness of each others was the cure for their troubled souls. It almost became an addiction – in the best way possible.

He captured her face – trying to provide physical shelter – as he returned the kiss with the same consuming fierce.

When he felt the hard wooden frame hitting his calves he rasped against her lips.

“This time it my turn to take care of you.”  and turned them around and let them fall slowly into their sheets.

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Archangels sneak peak chapter 26 - Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only

Betty played her role perfectly as well as Sheriff Keller. As soon as Tom told Hiram about Betty and the Peaky's. Hiram just as  keen as they thought he would be. Hiram couldn't get Riverdale under his control quickly enough. So he appreciated the offer of help instantly and took the opportunity on the silver plate to really make his final election speech happen in two days.

Perfect. Betty – the second half of the brain of the Judgement day mission  - was now on the  inside and could observe and investigate everything.

The first couple ours went slow and quiet. She was connected with the boys in the trailer with an earpiece. Which she could switch on and off, whenever it seemed necessary.

“Hirams pedestal is at the end of the town hall. As far as I can see the route of the ventiducts are pretty simple and the gutter doesn't seem very thick either... its going to bee pretty easy” She whispered while she hung up Hirams election banner, which gave her the perfect opportunity to inspect the ventiducts and its gutter.

“Mrs Jones this looks perfectly.” She heard a voice from behind.

She climbed down the letter and was confronted with Hirams sleezy smiling face and a blond woman beside him.

Oh shit...She could only imagine who the woman by his side was and hoped Hiram wouldn't mention her name until she would get down from the letter and have the chance to turn off the earplug, because the last thing she wanted is to trigger Jughead.

Her feed almost were touching the safe ground again, when Hiram already says: “May I introduce my election assistant...

Her heart started to beat like crazy... she just hoped he wouldn't mention her name before she got the chance to turn this damn thing off.

The first foot touched the ground... Just a few more seconds... she prayed.

“Miss Penny Peabody.” He introduced her

Shit

“What Betty! Betty! Betty no. Fuck she is dangerous. Betty.” She heard Jughead fearful yelling at her, before she was finally able to switch of her earpiece.

She looked directly in the face which caused Jugheads torment. Technically sort of his rapist. She was livid inside. But somehow she managed to put on the perfect mask. While inside of her was blustering storm of wrath.

She walked towards her, smiling kindly.

“Nice to meet you Miss Peabody I am Mrs Jones.” Betty introduced herself.

“Jones? That sounds familiar. I happen to know a Jones family... They happen to live hear, but I think they all moved to Ireland a couple of years ago. They had such sweet little boys. So well behaving and pretty. But know that they are overseas. I sadly never going to see her again.

Oh you will you bitch. For the last fucking time of your life. Betty thought and just smiled and said:

“That sound incredibly lovely.”

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Archangels sneak peak chapter 25 - Without shedding of blood is no remission

Betty knew her husband needed his space, but she was just worried.

So she opened the door.

He was kneeling in front of the bed and praying. But it seemed more intense then other times. He waved himself back and forth and she heard his intense murmur.

She stepped closer just to see if he's alright. Gladly – or unfortunately – he didn't noticed her.

She watched him for a moment, and felt her heart clenched by every second that past. He rested his forehead on his folded hands, praying and pleading in agony. Words she have read a couple times in the  bible.

But the most heartwrenching was that it wasn't just a prayer. It was a desperate plea to forgive him, his contrition and penance for sins he didn't even commit. And she was sure, god saw it... god had to see it because, because he always what within our hear and she knows that her husband was nothing but good, just and gracious.

On an instinct she  knelt beside him and folded her hands to a prayer to join him. Praying with the same desperation as he did. But pleading for different things.

She thought if it was just a despondent trial to get closer to her husband, because she felt him slipping away further and further. There was nothing that could stop it.

But actually, it wasn't blaspheme, it was honest. She felt tremendous and generous pain for her husband and  just pleaded for his healing.

She prayed that God would give her the power and ability to show him what she sees in him, and what she was sure god saw in him to. It was a silent moment of communion and somehow even comfort.

Betty heard the words fall from Jugheads lips and couldn't help as tears fell down her cheeks, because every words contained so much despair and pain.

Her tears fell onto the pure white blanket, moistening in with compassion and empathy.

Then she  noticed  the red  besides the rather invisible ones.

She looked up and saw that Jughead was far too gone  within his prayer.  

“O my God, I cry unto thee with the prodigal: Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. But now, O God, give me true sorrow of heart for my many sins whereby I have grieved thee, and enable me to make a full confession to thy priest, that I may receive perfect remission of them, through thine infinite goodness. Amen. O God, I am very sorry that I have sinned against thee who art so good. Forgive me for Jesus' sake, and I will try to sin no more. Amen. O God, I love thee with my whole heart and above all things and am heartily sorry that I have offended thee. May I never offend thee any more. Oh, may I love thee without ceasing, and make it my delight to do in all things thy most holy will. Amen.”

He murmured over and over again, kissing every pearl of the rosary.

Betty reached for him, tried to stop him gently, but it didn't worked.

“Jug. Please stop you hurt yourself.” She pleaded and tried to grab for his hands.

At that he clenched the rosary even more, waved himself forth and back while murmuring his penance and shaking his head frantically.

O God, I am very sorry that I have sinned against thee who art so good. Forgive me for Jesus' sake, and I will try to sin no more. Amen. O God, I am very sorry that I have sinned against thee who art so good. Forgive me for Jesus' sake, and I will try to sin no more. Amen. “Jug. Jug stop please. Please. You’re bleeding.” She begged him desperately and couldn't the tears from falling.

They mixed with his own on his folded hands.

“He forgives and he loves you. He loves you.” She whispered and thought: Just like I do.

Jughead finally looked up at her, his eyes vulnerable, reflecting the pain and sorrow of his cracked soul, presenting itself in front of her, waiting for punishment and abandons.

“Please Jug, let me help you.” She asked him and noticed that a couple drops of blood had also fell onto his bare feet.

Jughead just shook his head and squeezed his eyes shut.

Betty didn't listen and took his hand in his. But instead of opening them first, she brought them to her lips and placed tiny kisses onto them, praising her devotion and forgiveness to him.

“I don't deserve you.” Jughead whispered quietly,  slowly coming to his senses again.

“Yes you do. Let me help you Jug. Please.” She asked again and waited for his answer. A  brief moment has passed.

Tears were still shining in his ocean blue eyes, when he finally spoke his permission and surrendered.

Betty stood up and went into the bathroom

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Archangels chapter 22 - Gather All Saints together unto me

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Archangels sneak peek Chapter 18 - Have mercy upon me

"Hello Jughead!”  

Jughead froze as he saw the face in front of him.

His mind blanked for one second as he faced Nick's brother Malachai. One moment later he had just one priority:

To protect Betty.

“Betty run!” He called quickly and punched Malachai. 

Luckily Betty was smart enough to know exactly where she was supposed to run. To their  bed room. They was a window which led outside. 

“Go and get that bitch!” Malachai yelled and some other Ghoulies punched Jughead and went for Betty. 

Th#e Ghoulies grabbed her seconds before she could escape out of the Window. 

“You little Bitch. Such a wildcat. This time were not going to leave you. You started this fucking mess Serpents  slut.” One sleezy man of the Ghoulies said.

“I swear to God. I am going to kill you if you touch her.” Jughead hissed as Malachai pointed a gun onto Jughead's head.

"If my brother would have ended what he started it would have been all easier for us. I don't know what you have done with my brother but I decided to finish what he started. But this time I'm you're going to watch" Malachi stated With an sinister grin.

Betty's eyes widened in horror and Jughead's face distorted with pure rage.

"No no no!" Betty screamed and fought for dear life.

"You fucking Bastards* jughead growled.

"Ah ah ah if you make any damn move without my orders my friends here will blow no the pretty hat of Blondie" Malachi warned and one of Malachies puppies pulled out a gun and pointed it towards Betty.

Jughead froze instantly and lifted up his hands in defense.

Malachi just grinned and ordered: "Tie her."

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Archangels chapter 20 - Thou shalt have joy and gladness

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Archangels sneak peak chapter 20 - Thou shalt have joy and gladness

Juggie... I am pregnant.,.. He  heard her whisper. Slight fear flickering in her eyes.

He was awestruck for a seconds. Not only that she saved him, no she blessed with a miracles. In moment like this he always wondered, how on earth he deserved such a graciousness. He wasn't a good man back then and maybe even now... and yet, god have decided to deliver him from his sins and grant him with such a moment of joy... with such a joyful life. Because as long he shared his life with Betty it is more than he could ever asked for .

“Say something Juggie... I am sorry if I made you angry. I know it was a stupid idea.... to get pregnant  in these times... I didn't think it would happen so fast... I  screwed up, I'm sorry.” She rambles  and her were tearing.

Her scared tone brought Jughead out of his blissful daze...

“Shh... shh...shh” He stepped forward while he captured her face softly with his palms, his eyes never leaving hers.

“I'm sorry.” She whispered.

He shook his head, his voice hoarse with emotions as he said: “Don't you dare... don't you dare to say that you're sorry... He gulped to swallow the thick lump that formed in his throat. He was scared that his voice would break when he finally spoke: “Betty...you didn't screw up... this... this  is our miracle. “ The teary happy laugh that escaped her lips let his heart rejoice.

Jughead wiped her tears away and whispered: “Only god may find the right words to describe what I am feeling now.” and laid his forehead onto hers.

He didn't care that his tears were falling freely, mixing with hers. They didn't even notice them at first, there were no signs of previous warnings. No heavy feelings in their chests. Even no feeling of redemption. Just the purity of Joy and gratefulness. The gratefulness for gods salvation and graciousness.

His cause and destiny became even more present. His wife and his child should live in a city which is safe. Which has a good moral compass and wasn't tainted with evilness.

“I love you.” Jughead rasped and caressed her beautiful features, every gentle stroke of his fingers a single declaration of his devotion for her.

When they finally kissed. It was only them. The moment. Their feelings. Their Joy and gratefulness....

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