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"Beej!" Lydia shouted, starting to run towards him before letting out a choked cry, grasping her neck as an invisible hand squeezed her windpipe and lifted her off the ground. She kicked out in futile attempts to hit whatever held her before seeing it was his mother holding up her hand, spewing venom from her eyes. Her vision darkened at the corners as she gasped weakly for breath that never came.

"Pathetic little brat!" His mother hissed, making the grip on the girls throat tighten more. "I'll kill you myself!"

The light from Lydia's eyes started to dim as she attempted to cry out for help.

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"Leave...him...ALONE!" Lydia shouted, a strong burst of energy lashing out at Beetlejuice's mother to send her back a ways. She got off of his back, stumbling a little before standing between the two. She trembled occasionally, trying to suppress the overwhelming sensation of sleep creeping on her to protect her friend.

"You're the one who's a piece of shit! Beetlejuice is a better demon than you'll ever be! He's stronger than most of those shitty demons who think he can take him! All you do is belittle him because you can't admit that you're a terrible, selfish, abusive mother who didn't even care when her own child disappeared! Well guess what?! He doesn't need you! You're not his family because family doesn't do any of that! Family stays beside you even when you mess up!" She exclaimed before looking over at Beetlejuice, helping him to his feet and holding his hand.

"He's my family and I'm not leaving him!"

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Yep, but Lyds is there for him like always. Probably the one Breather to survive being in the Netherworld

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How did you know that I wanted to add in his mom? Also, Lyds just went there and she don't care.

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Lydia lifted her head upon hearing the voice, seeing the woman step through and feeling Beetlejuice trembling under her. She blinked when Beej spoke; that was his mother? He had never spoken about his family too much but based on his reaction to her, he was terrified of the woman before him.

"L...Leave him alone." Lydia said, finding a little bit of strength to look his mother in the eye. The woman only glared back at her before turning the venomous gaze to Beetlejuice.

"Why is there a living girl on your back? Were you just that desperate to have someone see you that you just kidnapped one? You're so pathetic, just like your deadbeat father." She started to scold.

"I said...leave him alone...you bitch." Lydia growled.

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Lydia weakly opened her eyes as the light glowed softly from the corner. The Netherworld portal was just a few steps away, all they had to do was close it then everything would go back to normal. If only she could stay awake long enough to help him. "B...Beej?"

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"Deal." Zach said with a nod before looking over at Nate then back at the Maitlands. "Let's go stop the world from ending or becoming a demons playground. The bad ones, anyway." He added before heading off with Nate and Beetleclone in one direction.

Lydia mumbled something unintelligible, laying her head on his back. She was drained, slowly slipping into the darkness of sleep.

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Once inside, it became clear how weak Lydia was, almost crumpling to the ground as her legs gave out. Thankfully she was still clinging onto Beetlejuice so she was still somewhat standing. Her eyes fluttered like frightened butterflies, the whole room dancing as she struggled to open them. "So...tired..." She mumbled

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"Beej..." Lydia croaked out, clinging to the demon despite the bullet holes and tattered clothing. Her energy was low, eyes drooping as she struggled to stay awake. "S...Something happened...I'm so tired..." She mumbled, eyes fluttering closed.

"Is she okay?" Zach asked, seeing how lethargic Lydia was being.

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