A/N: Hey! I'm SO sorry that I haven't updated either story in FOREVER! I'm going through a posting with the military, but before that I was up to my neck in school stuff. So anyway, this is total improvisation, seeing as my notes are packed away. Don't you just LOVE spontaneity? (Is that a word?)

Also, to those who don't like it: don't read it. But thank you for your honesty. Now on with the spontaneous chapter!
I BETA'D IT! YEY FOR ME!

Chapter 2

'Tom?' Candace said through a long yawn early one grey, Tuesday morning. 'Tom? Where are you? Oh Tooooooommiiiiiieeeee!' She sang loudly as she entered the kitchen, where Lord Voldemort sat half asleep at the table. He turned to look at her through those awful scarlet eyes. Candace gave an involuntary shudder; she missed his old, soft, friendly eyes, his thick dark hair, and his gorgeous features.

'Good morning, love.' He said with a sleepy grin. 'How is my darling Candy this morning?'

Candace chuckled. 'You were the only one who could ever get away with that, Voldie-poo.'

'Well you are the only one who can get away with calling me that.'

'Well, what can I say? My dashing good looks and irresistible charm could wrap anyone around my little finger.' Candace replied with a sly grin.

'My, my, Scarlet, aren't we conceited this morning? I hope Jordan's not that fond of herself.'

Candace acquired a pensive look. 'Now that I think of it, she really isn't.' she shrugged. 'Oh well. She'll find herself a man who is.' Tom laughed as Candace walked across the room to fix breakfast.

As they ate they spoke of their plans for the day.

'Oh you know, the usual.' Tom said with a shrug, 'A little recruiting here, some torturing the unfaithful there...' Candace sighed. 'What about you, Candy?'

'Welllllll, I have to stop into the office and cover your ass. Then I'm off to Hogwarts to see Dumblebee.'

'Sounds fun.' Where are you telling them I've been spotted?'

'Somewhere in north-east Asia. I guess I should go shower though.' She said, getting up to put her dishes in the sink. She then went over and gave Tom a kiss on the cheek. When she stood back up, she looked into his eyes, and placed her hand on his cheek.

'You're so cold and pale. It really isn't becoming of you, darling.' She said with a frown, before leaving the room to get ready for work.

Tom sighed and placed his head in his hands. Only she was able to affectively feed him the guilt trip. She had to understand though...those muggles had to pay. Those people from the orphanage, his father, they would ALL pay.

Candace walked to her room deep in thought. Tom had changed, during the time he was gone. The dark arts had swallowed him whole. She was worried. She resolved to help banish whatever evil had swallowed him, and bring back the Tom she knew and loved. Dumbledore could help her; he always knew what to do.

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'My dear girl, I don't have the answer to everything. I'm afraid this is a battle that exists inside of Tom.' Dumbledore said with a grave expression.

'There has to be SOMEONE who can get rid of the "Lord Voldemort" second personality of his. Dumblebee you've gotta know SOMEBODY, anybody.'

'Perhaps. But maybe this somebody isn't with us, but will be eventually. For now, just try to keep him at bay.' Candace slumped in her seat, defeated.

'I'll try, but I can't promise anything. I fear I may have to leave him, daddy. That scares me.' Dumbledore placed a hand on her shoulder, in comfort.

'You possess much courage, my dear. You'll figure it out.'

oO0Oo

Meanwhile Tom was in a meeting with the death eaters. He had to locate some muggles from his past, so he could begin to act. He was quite bored, and found his thought travelling to Candace. A small smile crossed his face as his eyes landed on the "Good Behaviour Chart" she had set up. She awarded gold stars for good behaviour. She insisted Tom and his "little friends" had to display good behaviour. Tom was greatly amused by this. Nobody noticed the brown flecks that appeared in his eyes, only to be swallowed back up by red.