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Beetlejuice: So now you have me kicking some ass. About time I get some kind of action around here.

Me: Well I did have to make it interesting for you. Now it's going to be Lydia's turn.

Beetlejuice: Don't make me wait too long to return. I do get bored.

Me: Yes Bj I know.

Now on to the story!

Chapter 3

Strangers of the same blood

Lydia awoke the next morning not realizing she had dozed off. She sat up in her bed and then the thought of Beetlejuice fighting those strange warriors off last night jolted her awake from her sleepy state.

"I hope he is ok. Knowing him he is home drinking to his little victory." Lydia got her self dressed fast and ran for the mirror. Then she remembered the small box he had given her last night. She went back to her bed and picked it up from under her pillow where it had ended up during the night.

"I won't open it until I see him. I know he would want to put it on my finger himself." She put it in her pocket and made her way to the Neitherworld.

Lydia arrived in the Neitherworld, but to her surprise there was no one in sight. Not a soul. There was something wrong. Never had she seen such emptiness in a world of souls. Then something caught her eye. She was wearing her old spider web poncho. For years she hadn't seen it and now all of a sudden it had come back.

"What is going on here? I have to get to the Roadhouse fast. I just hope Bj is there." Lydia ran toward the roadhouse in top speed. Praying Beetlejuice was ok.

She came to the Roadhouse doors to find them open and one of the doors had been knocked loose from its hinges. Fear took a hold of her and slowly went in. The door made an eerie screech when she pushed on it. It was dark and no sound to be heard.

"Beej you here?" Lydia said softly. Lydia looked toward Beetlejuice's bedroom door. The door had been completely torn off its frame. Lydia walked over and looked inside. All of Beetlejuice's belongings were scattered all over his floor as if someone ransacked it. She could feel tears warming her eyes. She was too late. It felt as though her whole world had started to fall on her. Before her sadness took her she heard rumbling from upstairs in Endri's room.

"Hello? Who's there?" Lydia said as she made her way over to the stairs. Lydia slowly made her way up the stairs and heard the noise again. Her steps became slower as she came up to Endri's door. Lydia reached from the door knob and slowly turned it. Looking in the small crack of the doorway she scanned the room to find out what or who was making the noise.

A dark figure moved passed the window only showing a dark shadow of the person against the light from the window. Lydia felt her fear well up in her chest. She had no clue who this was or what they were capable of doing. Lydia looked around for any kind of object to use for a weapon. A small metal pipe was lying on the hallway floor. Not knowing why it was there, she didn't care. She picked up the pipe and armed herself. Slowly opening the door, she took the pipe in hand and walked slowly toward the dark figure. She took her chance and swung at the unknown shadow.

"Ouch, what the hell? That hurt, who the? Lydia?" The familiar voice spoke and Lydia felt her heart stop in realizing who she just hit.

"Endri? Oh my god I'm so sorry. I didn't know it was you. You ok? I didn't hit you too hard did I? Lydia said as she went to his aid and helped him to his feet. "What were you doing in here in the dark? Why didn't you use the lights to see what you were doing? Lydia put Endri's arm over her shoulders and helped him down the stairs into the living-dead room.

"I didn't want anyone to know that I was here. I guess I did make a little too much noise than I should have. Damn Lydia you do pack a good swing in that arm of yours. I just might have a bump on my head." Endri rubbed the top of his head.

"I'm sorry I just didn't know who or what was here. I guess I wasn't thinking. Let me go and get you something for that." Lydia went to the bathroom to get Endri and small cold compress. He sat on the couch and Lydia returned with the cold compress and placed it on his head.

"So do you now what's going on here Lydia? I just got back from spending the night over at Claire's place." Endri leaned back and started to think.

"I don't know Endri. I just got here myself, but the strange thing is there is no one in sight. No one." Lydia was confused and lost in her thoughts. She had no clue what to do. She wanted Beetlejuice there to comfort her. To feel his touch and hear his voice. That's all she wanted. She had to find out what had happened.

"Well we better get going. We need to find out what is going on here in the Neitherworld. By the way, what is with the spider web poncho?" Endri asked.

"I don't know. When I came back after the nine years I was gone, It never appeared. I always thought it had something to do with Beetlejuice's powers. So if I'm wearing it now then something is must be defiantly wrong and Bj is in major trouble." Lydia said in confusion.

"Well what ever the case may be, we need to venture out and find father before it becomes too late. We have no clue where he is for that matter." Endri said worried for what may come their way.

"Do you think we should go out in disguise? We don't know who may be out there." Lydia asked.

"That might be a good idea. I will go get us some cloaks to use." Endri left to go back to his room. Lydia waited in the living-dead room pacing back and forth. Her thoughts were getting the best of her now. Thoughts of Beetlejuice being tortured and or worse dead, or non-existing, ran trough her mind like a plague. Tears welled up in her eyes. She wanted to just leap out the door and search until she had been to every corner of the Neitherworld.

Endri returned with the cloaks and handed Lydia one. Endri noticed her being very uneasy and saw tears run down her face.

"It will be ok Lydia. I know it will. Knowing father and his tricks I'm sure he will find his way back home. Where ever he may be I know he is kicking some ass. Let's get going so we can get some ground down before nightfall. I did pack a few camping supplies earlier. I was planning on going out and find out things myself, but it will be nice to have some company."

"I wouldn't let you go alone anyway Endri. I couldn't stay behind and not know what is going on. I'm hoping we can find him soon." Lydia put her cloak on, followed by Endri and both got ready for their adventure.

Hours pasted and both Endri and Lydia were growing weary from there hiking. They searched through town, and most of the Neitherwoods. No soul to be found, nor any signs that may have caused everyone's disappearance.

"I'm getting tired Endri. It's getting dark. I almost can't see in front of my nose." Lydia said as she rubbed her eyes.

"Not a problem Lydia. I'm getting worn out myself. This looks like a good place to camp for the night." Endri placed his hiking pack on the ground and pulled out Beetlejuice's pup tent. He threw a treat for the tent and commanded it to sit, stay, and set up.

"I remember that tent. We used it that time we went camping with Bertha and Prudence. I will get a fire going." Lydia placed some rocks in a circle. Gathered some wood and started a warm fire for the night.

"Everything is ready for the night Lyds. I have our sleeping bags in the tent, and I have a few things we can eat. It's not much but it's something. I might have to hunt tomorrow from something a little more filling." Endri handed Lydia a few snacks and sat down next to her by the fire. "Don't worry we will find him. Keep your chin up." Endri knew in his heart it was going to be hard to find Beetlejuice in the Neitherworld. It was almost near impossible.

After finishing their food, they retired for the night. Lydia tried to let sleep take her. It was hard. All she could think about was Beetlejuice. Sounds of the Neitherwoods soon helped her calm down and fall drowsy. Sleep soon took its hold, and she dozed off. Dreams of past memories came into her dreams at first. Then it changed to her returning to the Neitherworld after her long nine year absence. Her dream kept going until it came to the time with the Limbo Drinker. Horrible times and the good times were swimming in her mind. Then it changed to a dark room with one lighted area. The light was dim and looked as if it were a street light.

"Hello is anyone there?" Lydia spoke to the darkness hoping to hear any response. Nothing answered at first then a voice came faintly in the distance.

"Yes I hear you. I'm here to help you Lydia. I know you are looking for the one you call Beetlejuice. If you are willing to help him fight the evil that has now taken a hold of the Neitherworld, you must come and follow me. If you are up for this task, say you will uphold your destiny."

The voice to Lydia sounded female. She had a feeling that this voice had a connection with her.

"Yes I am willing. I will do anything that will help and bring him back to me. Please tell me who you are. I need to know your name and how you know me." Lydia asked in desperate attempt to know who this voice belonged to.

"Good. Now I need you to meet me in the Neitherwoods. Walk a day's journey toward the eastern edge of the woods. There you will find ruins of stone. I will be there waiting for you. It will be nice to see you again."

Lydia paused for a second and the one thought of who it could be struck her.

"Mother?"

The light dimed and Lydia slowly awoke from her slumber with the morning sun kissing her cheek. She knew the next step in her journey. Now she must take the path that was laid down before her.