I'd also like to mention that there IS another story in the works, but I don't know when I'll be able to start posting. So keep checking the Beetlejuice category occasionally for something new by me, kay? ^_^ Thanks a lot!
Spencers13 2002
Beta Reader — Rachel
PG-13 — Sci-Fi/Fantasy — Action Drama
Story concept, Endri, Kyle, Avo, Dr. Pepper, Faygo © Spencers13
Kiara & Jumper © readbooks__172
Beetlejuice and all other BJ characters are © Geffen Film Co.
Dr Pepper (the soft drink - with no period ".") © Dr Pepper/Seven-Up Inc.
Faygo (the soft drink) © Faygo Beverages Inc.
Epilog - No More Dark Shadows
That same night, Beetlejuice and Endri used their expansive powers to rebuild the Roadhouse good as new. Everyone stuck around and resumed the party that was interrupted from before. They all counted down to midnight and let forth a joyous roar of cheers and screams as the hour tolled, signaling a new year.
Well, almost everyone cheered.
Endri and Claire didn't cheer as she had pulled him into a tight embrace, kissing passionately. He didn't mind, though, nor did he mind the hoots and catcalls that ensued. He was a little too distracted.
Night carried on into day, and everyone slowly made their way back to their homes, making sure to give hugs to Endri and Beetlejuice before they left.
Around nine in the morning, almost everyone had gone home, and it was the first time Endri finally noticed the two women hanging around Kyle. When the human came over to sit bleary-eyed next to him on the couch, Endri gave voice to his questions.
"Who are they?"
Kyle chuckled and pointed to the beautiful redhead pouring herself the last of the new batch of punch. "That's Dr. Pepper, lead scientist for the NBI, specializing on the former Limbo Drinker andmy wife."
Endri shot him a surprised look. "Wife? Don't tell me you got married?! How long have I been gone again?" he asked, knowing exactly how long, but letting his friend know that a week was a little too soon to suddenly up and marry a total strangerno matter how beautiful.
Kyle laughed. "No, noshe's always been my wife." He looked over at his friend. "I finally found her, Endri. And my little girl too." He nodded toward the purple-haired teen dozing in the recliner.
The ghost could only shake his head in amazement. "They're both beautiful. You're very lucky."
Kyle smiled and looked off at nothing in particular. "I know." Looking back to his friend, he said softly, "Hey, so are you." He made a nodding motion toward Claire who was latched to Endri's arm, sleeping.
He smiled down at her. "I guess I am, ne?"
His human friend just chuckled quietly.
Endri looked around the room, something bothering him suddenly. "Kylewhere is Percy? I haven't seen him since I came back last night."
"Uh" Kyle mumbled looking a little uneasy.
"What?"
"WellBeetle and Lydia have been looking for him since youdied. But they can't find him."
A concerned look crossed the ghost's features, and he bit his lip. "I've been gone eight days now. I wonder" He pulled Claire into his lap and stood, picking her up gently so as not to wake her.
"Where are you going?"
Endri looked down at his friend. "I think I know where he is. If I'm not back by the time people start waking up, let them know I'll be fine and will be back soon." Kyle nodded and Endri carried Claire back to his room where he laid her on the bed. He smoothed her hair back from her forehead and kissed her there.
"I'll be back soon, koibito," he whispered. He slowly pulled away, and she sighed in her sleep, smiling.
Wind rustled through the treetops in the Neitherwoods and shook loose droplets of water that collected on their leaves from the previous night's storm. The sun shone bright and warm, so the moisture would not stick around for long.
Endri stepped into the clearing and breathed in the fresh air, smiling.
It was so beautiful there.
He walked slowly over to a form lying not far away in the grass. He stood a few yards away, almost afraid to approach his old body. It was so odd to be there but still see himself lying on the ground like he was sleeping. A week and a day had done nothing to aid in the decay of his body. Only dried blood at the side of his mouth and on his chest gave away how long he had really been there.
How odd.
Endri glanced at a shivering mass of wet, black fur between his chest and arm and smiled. He knelt down and called softly. "Percyhere kitty."
Percy lifted his head immediately and looked up to his cold master's face. He meowed softly and nuzzled his chin onto Endri's chest, but he was still not moving.
Did he really call?
"Percy" Endri called again, further confusing the little black cat.
He stood up and meowed again, licking the dead man's face, thinking he was speaking to him.
"Kittyover here," the ghost called louder, pulling Percy's attention away from the body and to him a few yards away. The cat meowed happily upon seeing him up and about and leapt up, running for his friend, not really comprehending there was two of him. Endri grabbed the little cat up and cradled him to his chest, petting gently.
"You poor thing. Have you been waiting for me all this time?"
The black cat meowed a little weakly and purred against his friend's chest.
Endri pet the wet fur some more. "Here you go," he mumbled, holding a hand over Percy's back. It glowed a light blue, drying the cat's fur instantly.
He meowed happily and shook off a little then let his master's hand return to pet him.
Endri stood and moved to walk away, but halted and looked back at his body. He hesitated, but then walked over and knelt next to it, encouraging Percy to climb onto his shoulders to give himself free use of his arms. Reaching down, he slowly brushed the wet strands of blonde hair away from his other self's closed eyes.
"He looks so peaceful," Endri mumbled to no one in particular.
Percy mewed sadly.
"He has been through so much in his timeso many hardshipsso many shattered dreamsso much darkness. I am him, but I am not quite the same anymore. A lot has changedand I will not allow the dark shadows of his past to haunt me any longer."
Endri stood slowly, mindful of Percy on his shoulders, and stepped back a pace. He raised his pointer and middle fingers at his old body and fired a blue beam that flash-burned it, turning it instantly to ash. He extended his palm outward and forced a gust of power out that blew the ashes away into the wind and over the forest. He watched the dark flakes scatter all over and smiled, reaching up to pet Percy.
"Now a part of me rests in the woodswhere I always liked to be. I should come to visit more often, ne neko-chan?"
Percy meowed in reply, and Endri turned, walking back home, ready, willing, and able to tackle the rest of his existence with a free conscience and an unchained heart.
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koibito - girlfriend
And it's over. I'm kind of sad that it's done, yet I'm happy at the same time. It took a long time to write and turned out to be like 125 or so pages, which I'm proud of. ^_^ My next goal is for 150-200 or more! A nice challenge to meet.
Again, I thank each and every one of you for reading and/or reviewing my story...literally...and I'll start with the anonymous reviewers. ^_^
Freaky (Webmaster@freakyeyescream.zzn.com), Ami (evelynne2224@aol.com), S.M., Doritos, no need to know (whom I DO know ^_~ Silly girl!), Freaky Eye-Scream (QueenIofIWinter@aol.com), and Tatsu_ZZmage (ZZmage@aol.com).
And thank you to the regular authors of FF.net:
LejindaryBunny (my first reviewer for this story!), Kit Kat Kidd 2004, SpicyHollyElf (formerly known as belle beauty), Taka ichijouji, Sweet Lillith, Windra, Yami+Hoshi, Ayezur Draca, PrincessDarkness, WitchyWanda, Cirque du Macabre, and KrisOmega.
THANK YOU--ALL OF YOU! You've all been so kind to take the time to leave a review for me, and I appreciate it SO much! I look forward to writing another story and having all of you come back to read and review it! Until then, Love and Peace! ^_~
- Spencers13 (Lacey G)
