Beetlejuice and other characters are © to Geffen and Tim Burton

Endri and Kyle is © to Spencers13 her OC's

Dr. Pepper and Faygo names are © to their rightful owners.

Veronika is my OC's and is © to me.

Disclaimer: I do not own neither Beetlejuice nor any OC's from Spencers13.

This story is the third part of my dear friend Spencers13's stories. They are:

Part one: Beetlejuice Afterlife New Beginnings

Part two: Beetlejuice Afterlife Dark Shadows

Thank you for all the reviews! I love when others can't wait for the next chapter. It makes my day when I check my emails and see such awesome replies. Thank you once again!

Endri: Hope this chapter has some good things coming our way.

Kyle: You telling me. My feet hurt…

Endri: You big baby. Suck it up.

Kyle: -.- funny…

Endri: ^_^

Lydia: Boys…

Surprises and more twists are coming to this chapter and the next. So don't miss out! Please check back soon!

Chapter 5

An Unexpected Visit

Lydia and her party walked until night set in. They knew they would have to make camp and finish their journey in the morning. Endri and Kyle had no clue where Veronika was taking them, but they knew they had no choice in the matter. They entrusted Lydia with her judgments and her heart.

"Mother, should we make camp soon? It is getting pretty dark and who knows what may be out there looking for us." Lydia said.

"Yes, there should be a spot to camp just up the trail." Veronika said pointing to what looked like a clearing ahead.

"How long have you known Beetlejuice? How did you two meet?" Lydia was curious to find out everything about her mother.

"Let us set up camp then I will tell you everything about what there is to know." Veronika said with a smile.

They made it to the clearing and Endri took off his pack and started to unpack the pup tent. Kyle also started to set up his tent and went in search for some fire wood. Lydia went to her bag and pulled out a small notebook and started to write about her journey so far in rescuing Beetlejuice.

"What do you have there Lydia?" Endri asked.

"I figured I could keep track of everything we do on our way. That way I don't forget anything. I want to remember all of this." Lydia said as she wrote in her notebook.

"That is a very wise thing. You never know when you need to look back on what you have to figure out anything that there is to come." Veronika said as she gathered rocks to make a fire ring.

"I have the firewood. So is everyone hungry? I brought some things to cook over a fire. Figured I would bring something incase I would get stuck out here. There is plenty for all." Kyle handed out something to each of them and a tool to cook it with.

"So you were saying that Dr. Pepper had a way of keeping track of everyone here in the Neitherworld. How did she come to do that?" Endri was curious to the mystery.

"She used the same technology as we did with our sunglasses to track the energy waves the supernatural gives off. Pepper loved it so much that she had to make something of her own. She also wanted to make sure that we don't get anything again like the Limbo Drinker. She took up the challenge to keep us all safe. When souls started to disappear without a trace, she started to worry that the creature had returned. So she sent me out to find you and bring you to the lab, but now we have more important things on our hands now." Kyle knew that Endri was going to need his help more than ever now. No matter what he knew that being friends with Endri, he would get into trouble no matter where they went.

"That's very interesting. I'm going to have to see it for myself after all of this. By the way, this food is a lot better than what I brought with me.' Endri said as he took another bite.

"Mother, would you like to tell me how you came to know Beetlejuice?' Lydia asked waiting patiently.

"Yes I will gladly tell you all in how I came to know him. It was not to long after I came to the Neitherworld. I was walking down the main street in town and I had no clue where I was or where to go. I came to a bench along the way and rested. I was alone for days sleeping on the streets, cold and lonely. Then one day Beetlejuice saw me sitting in an alleyway. I remember it like it was yesterday." Veronika continued to tell her story as her mind traveled back to that day.

"Hey babes, what are you doing out her in the cold?" Beetlejuice asked the newcomer.

"I'm new here and don't know where I am. I was lying in bed at the hospital, and then I found myself standing here in this strange town. Everyone here looks as if they were dead." Veronika was shaking against the cold night wind and her fears started to get the best of her.

Beetlejuice laughed at her comments. Then his laughter subsided when he noticed she wasn't joking. At that moment he felt like an ass. Then he decided to ask her a few questions.

"So… You don't know where you are or why you are here?" Beetlejuice said as scratched the back of his head in a shameful motion.

"No. What is this place?" Veronika asked weakly.

"This is the Neitherworld Babes, the realm of the dead. You said you were lying in a hospital bed before you came here. Were you sick or something?" Beetlejuice asked.

"I was sick and was very weak. Last thing I remember was my husband holding our daughter in his arms next to the bed. Then everything started to go dark. I feel asleep then found myself here." Veronika finally realized what had happened. Everything was overwhelming her. Tears started to fall down her face. She couldn't believe what had happened.

"Babes you ok? Look, if you like I can take you to my place. It's the least I can do for ya." Beetlejuice felt horrible. Everyone knew he wasn't one to be a "good" guy, but she was new here and was pretty upset. He never would admit it, but seeing a woman in trouble made him feel vulnerable to his heart.

"If it's ok with you." Veronika said as she tried to dry her tears.

"No problem babes. Come on let's get you warm and fed. At least we can start there with Jacques and Ginger. They are easy to get along with. Out here is a little too much for ya. Then I can explain everything about the Neitherworld." Beetlejuice helped her to her feet and escorted her to the Roadhouse.

"What is your name?" Veronika asked her strange new acquaintance. His striped suit, red tipped fingers, and wild blonde hair made him a very interesting character.

"Umm I can't tell ya." Beetlejuice said smiling.

"Oh. Why is that?" She asked

"You see, there are so many things I can tell you why I can't say my name. It would take for ever to explain it all to you. So what I'm going to do is play a little game to help you figure it out." Beetlejuice stopped her just before walking down the old winding bridge before the Roadhouse. First he turned into a very large beetle. Veronika almost jumped out of her skin when she saw him transform into something else.

"How did you do that? You changed into a beetle." Veronika shouted out of surprise.

"Well you guessed the first half, now for the other half of my name." Beetlejuice then turned into a jug of orange juice.

"Umm ok. So the first part of your name was Beetle. Now you changed into container of juice." Veronika thought about it and didn't take her long to figure it out.

"So did you guess it yet?" Beetlejuice said as he turned back to his normal self.

"Is your name Beetlejuice?" Veronika asked her strange friend.

"Wow no one has guessed it that fast before. Your pretty good babes, now that you know my name, why don't you tell me yours." Beetlejuice waited to hear the name that belonged to such a beautiful woman.

"It's Veronika." She said with a welcoming smile.

"Veronika huh. Well babes welcome to my home, the Roadhouse." Beetlejuice welcomed her in and her afterlife never was the same again.

Veronika stared into the flames of the fire. She knew there had to be a way to save her friend. Nothing could come to mind on how it would be possible. Not really knowing where he is or how long it will take to get there. It was over-whelming. She knew Lydia was in worse shape than her.

"So you and Beej were best friends too? So what happened to you when I came to the Neitherworld? I never saw you the whole time I was here." Lydia asked with curiosity.

"I can explain why I never said anything to you while you were here. I wanted you to live life knowing I was in a better place. I understand I could have shown myself to you, but I decided to stay in the shadows and watch over you. I made a promise for Beetlejuice to follow. I made him promise to keep you safe in my stead." Veronika said with a heavy heart knowing she should have been there for her instead.

"I appreciate what you have done for me mother. I am grateful for having Bj as my guardian and friend now my love. I couldn't be happier." Lydia got up and went to her mother and hugged her tightly. "Thank you."

"By the way, the spider-web poncho I made looks good on you too." Veronika said in relief knowing her daughter had no hard feelings toward her.

"Wow I never knew you made this. Thank you." Lydia smiled.

"Your welcome pumpkin. I gave it to Beetlejuice to give to you. Let us get some rest for our long walk tomorrow. We still have a ways to go." Veronika said as she stood and headed for her tent.

"That sounds like a good idea to me. I'm bushed from traveling to find you guys." Kyle stood, stretched his arms and yawned.

"Good idea." Endri answered.

All went in for the night except for Lydia who stayed outside by the fire for a few minutes to stare at the stars. Sleep started to take her. She sat down and leaned against the log behind her. She drifted off to the sounds of the night.

"Lyds, wake up." A muffled voice called.

"Huh, who's there?" Lydia asked the mysterious voice.

"It's about time you wake up Babes." Beetlejuice answered.

"Beetlejuice! Oh my God! You're here." Lydia jumped to her feet and ran toward the voice. "Where are you?" Lydia cried as she ran through the darkness.

"I don't have much time. I'm growing weak and I have no clue where I am. This was the only way I could get a message to you. The connection we have is greater than you know. It's up to you to find out how to use the connection. You will be able to do anything by will. I will try to talk with you again. I must save what ever energy I have left. Remember I love you and I know you can find me." His voice faded away and Lydia was left alone in the dark.

"Don't worry Beej. I will find you and I love you. Be strong for me." Lydia felt herself fall out of her sleep and found herself being awakened by Endri.

"Lydia are you ok? You were crying out in your sleep." Endri asked.

"I'm fine just a bad dream I all." Lydia knew now what she had to do. She had to learn how to use the connection he had with Beetlejuice and will it to her benefit. How it use it was unknown to her. With the help of her friends and mother, she knew she had the perfect team to help her with the task. No matter what will stand in her way, it will never stop her from saving Beetlejuice from a fate that is not his. Lydia made her way to the tent and lay down. Sleep took over again and she slept until morning.