Dead Shadow: Beetlejuice Fanfiction Story

Chapter 2: They Went On Vacation

Neitherworld

Lydia found herself walking. Odd. Why was she walking? What just happened? She looked around herself. Oh, the Neitherworld. Well, anything could have happened then, she chuckled to herself. She looked at who she'd been walking with. Yep, BJ. Her memory was fuzzy, but she was in the Neitherworld with BJ. Did he get her up in the middle of the night or something? She was so hazy, she must have been half asleep. Probably 3 in the morning, shouting at her, she zapped herself there with a mumble of his name three times and voila. It wouldn't be the first time.

It was getting late though. Whatever he needed, she needed to help him quickly so she could get back home. She still had school tomorrow, and she couldn't afford to mess up. College was just around the corner. Community anyhow. BJ hated it at first, but once she said she'd let him come see her there too, he was okay. After all, he still had his Betty Juice. In fact, when he realized that she didn't have to hide him like she did in the past for his parents?

Oh, he lit up. When she wasn't in school, they could spend so much time together. It was college, no one knew each other, and Betty Juice would slide right in. It would be fun. "What is it you need help with, BJ?"

He didn't stop. "Um." He didn't sound so confident. "Let's get to the Roadhouse first, Lydia."

Lydia? Well, he did often call her Lydia, but something sounded off about how he said it this time. Hm. Well, it was late. Not that late though. Why did she think it was that late? It looked evening and the sunset was just coming. Maybe she was taking a nap at home? Oh wait. There could only be one explanation. She must be starting to come down with something. She didn't have any symptoms yet. No sore throat or anything but she was clearly feeling fuzzy.

As they arrived in the Roadhouse she looked toward BJ, expecting him to take the lead on whatever problem made him drag her into the Neitherworld at that time. "BJ, you need to tell me why I'm here." She yawned. "I think I'm coming down with the flu or something."

"You want to lay down, Lydia?" He looked concerned. He looked real concerned. "No prob." He went over toward his bed, beat it a few times making beetles come out of it. Lydia half expected him to go after them, but he didn't even flinch for them. He just fluffed up the pillow and fixed the sheets. He gestured toward it. "There you go. Lydia ready. All the way."

"Um? BJ?" She asked. "I don't need a nap. I can nap when we're done with whatever you need," she said. "I'm sorry, I'm half asleep. I don't remember why you brought me to the Neitherworld this time."

He didn't answer right away. "I know that." He side glance looked at her. "I've just gotta be careful about this."

"Careful about what?" Lydia asked. "You seem so distant today, BJ."

"Oh no, not at all! I'm right here. Totally. Right here, Babe." He nodded a little too much. "Everything's just been the same like every other day." He snapped his fingers. "Food. You need some food, right?" He opened his fridge.

Lydia doubted he had anything in there for her. He actually had something that looked like food though? He handed her a hamburger on a plate. Lydia took it but lifted the bun to inspect it. It looked edible. She went ahead and tried it. Not bad. "Wow, BJ. This is excellent." It wasn't always easy to find edible food in BJ's place. She watched as BJ zapped a small kitchen table next to her. "Thanks." She sat down and finished the burger. She was still waiting for whatever problem BJ had to explain. It must have been a real biggie this time. Usually he could barely contain himself to tell her about it.

"No problem with me, Babe," he answered back.

Not with him? Then I came here just to come here. At this hour? No, wait, it wasn't late. It was evening. Sure, that made sense. She kept eating her burger. She couldn't place the flavor but it was good. "Oh no." She looked at the little bit of burger still left. "Yikes. I was so hungry. Uh oh. BJ? I think I just spoiled my appetite. In fact, I should probably get home soon." She stood up. "Mom's going to be furious. I missed dinner, I'm sure of it."