So, the THIRD chapter, and after this one I'll probably go into pairings, (mostly because I'm running out of words that start with X) unless I decide to do an Isabella chapter. The reviews are much appreciated, too. And I might be writing a little pairing fluff fanfic at some point. So watch out for that one. But, anyway…moving on, it's time for…

Chapter Three: Candace Flynn

A is for Aggravation

She didn't even know how the boys got rid of their inventions at the end of the day, and she didn't care. All she knew was that they were always gone, and her parents thought she was crazy.

She'd show them one day.

B is for Busted

Her friends called it a 'little problem'. Her parents called it an 'unhealthy obsession'. The fact was, she was absolutely determined to catch her brothers in the act, and she wouldn't give up until that day came.

C is for Crush

She had loved Jeremy for as long as she could remember. She would do whatever it took to please him, just to see his smile and hear a kind word. He made her feel like she was appreciated.

The day she found out he returned her feelings, her heart soared like a dove.

D is for Doting

Sure, she got irritated when the boys were annoying her; whether they meant to or not, it was a natural thing. But when they weren't, she was a doting older sister to rival any other.

E is for Envious

Candace was prone to envy. And the reason that she was so determined to see her brothers caught was that she knew she would never get away with the same things.

F is for Father

He had left the family when she was a young girl. She never knew why. And she never saw him again. But he was still her father, and she still wondered about him sometimes, and what caused him to leave.

G is for Guarded

She never let her family help her with her problems. She would try to handle it herself; if that failed, she'd turn to her friends.

Unfortunately for her, Phineas and Ferb never quite understood that.

H is for Help

Mostly, the plans were crazy, and she wanted no part of them.

However, if there was potential to benefit her, or someone she cared about, she was in.

I is for Immature

She always tried to act as though she was an adult, and it did fool some people. However, in reality, she was just as playful and unsure as she had been in her childhood.

J is for Just

In her eyes, she was always doing what was right. Sadly, not everyone shared her point of view on the matter.

K is for Kiss

She had always dreamed of her first kiss being shared with the one person she loved most. When it finally happened; on a clear night, music playing, and the fresh feeling of triumph searing through her veins, it was even better than she could possibly have imagined.

L is for Lonely

She could sometimes seem a little clingy; she was lost without her friends and family. In truth, she was only lonely; she needed people to support her, and she needed to feel as if she belonged.

M is for Musical

She was talented; no one could deny that. So, when she was cast to star in the first musical held by her high school, no-one was surprised when, on the show's conclusion, the entire audience gave her a two-minute standing ovation.

N is for Neurotic

On her better days, she would even admit it herself. Her neuroses would sometimes prevent her from living life to the fullest, but to the people who knew her, they were just another part of the lovably crazy package.

O is for Overreaction

The first time she was asked out on a date, she instantly called two of her friends, told them, and then spent the next five minutes screaming with excitement into her phone.

P is for Perfectionist

"Candace," Stacy began, as she watched her friend dig through her wardrobe, "you do realize the dance isn't until next week?"

"Sure, sure, Stacy." Candace said, without looking, "But I need to make sure I have the perfect outfit. If I don't, then I need time to find one."

Q is for Quizzical

Candace had so many different states; it was hard to tell which one she was in at any given time. It was just another of life's big mysteries.

R is for Robust

No matter how many times the same scene played out each day, she was completely ready to go at it again the next. She knew that, if she kept trying, her effort would one day pay off. And that day, she would be ready.

S is for Sly

A lot of the time, the boys (or at least, one of them) didn't even realize Candace wanted evidence of their plans. Any chance she got to get close enough, she would begin to think of ways to turn the situation to her favour.

T is for Talkative

"Ohmygosh, Stacy, you know how I said yesterday that I heard Jeremy saying to Coltrane that he should totally ask you on a date? And Coltrane said that he was going to?"

"Yeah, of course." Stacy said.

"Well, I was totally right, wasn't I?" Candace said excitedly.

U is for Uncontrollable

When Candace set her mind to something, she would do it, no matter what anyone said. She refused to be told what to do, and it had got so that many of her friends didn't even try.

V is for Volatile

When she was in a bad mood, anything would set her off, innocent or otherwise. And there was one thing which would be guaranteed to push her over the edge, accidentally, every time…

"Phineas!"

W is for Wishful

If she had one wish, it was this; that she could live her life accepted by those around her. Now she only hoped that it would come true.

X is for Xavier

After her marriage to Jeremy, she had three children; Xavier, Amanda and Fred. And no matter how often she looked at them, it made her smile how much they now reminded her of herself, Phineas and Ferb, so many years ago.

Y is for Yelling

She'd never understood the 'anti-yelling' rules in museums; it wasn't like there was anything to wake up. And every time, without fail, she would get herself kicked out for overreacting to some minor detail.

Z is for Zero

She had zero tolerance for anything she viewed as wrong. And she had the determination and the force to make sure that nothing she had a problem with went unchecked.

Wow, it's so much easier writing for Candace than it is writing for the boys; probably because I always write for girls in my original stories. Anyway, a few of these references came from the singularly awesome episode, 'Summer Belongs to You!', including parts of 'C', 'D', 'G', 'H', 'I' and 'K'. 'X' was a reference to 'Quantum Boogaloo'; 'Y' was a reference to 'It's About Time!'; and 'O' was a reference to 'Journey to the Centre of Candace'. Also, my daily recommendation: go and read Alphabet Soup by 'Lil Miss Kandy Kane. It's all kinds of awesome and adorable.

Mirror-chan is out, peace!