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Candice woke up with a major hangover, she couldn't even remember what she did the previous night. Slowly opening her eyes she was curled up onto a muscular chest, her body was completely bare which made her realize she had fucked up. Squinting at the light she used her magic to close the curtains, smiling slightly when it was dim in the room. Stefan slowly woke up hearing the curtains shut. "Morning." He mumbled knowing it was Candice who shut the curtains.

"If I pressured you, I'm so sorry, I get pushy when I'm drunk. Fuck, why do I do this?" She mumbles to herself in frustration, pushing herself off Stefan's chest and sitting up, her back facing him. "No, you didn't pressure me at all, I completely wanted this. Do you maybe wanna hang out today?" Suspicion crawled up her chest, Candice furrowed her brows, turning her head to look at him, she could sense his nervousness. "You're trying to stall me. What's going on?" She demanded, standing up and quickly getting dressed.

Stefan internally curses. "Nothing."

Candice scoffed, looking back at him with a glare. "A guy never wants to hang out after a stupid one night stand. You're completely obsessed with Elena and I know damn well you wouldn't ever sleep with me if you weren't forced to distract me. I can't believe you thought I would fall for that. Quite funny of you." Candice chuckles to herself, using her magic she tied up her dress, strutting out of his room as he groaned in frustration, now Elena was really gonna be pissed with him. Not only did he sleep with her, but he failed to keep her distracted, so it the sex was pointless.

When she made it downstairs she immediately noticed Rebekah and Damon both flustered and post-one night stand looking. "Oh god, tell me you didn't?" Damon mused, seeing Candice emerge from downstairs all disheveled and flustered. "Tell anyone and I'll rip out your tongue." She threatened, Rebekah smirked at her best friend but couldn't help but be jealous. Now you're probably wondering who she's jealous of, well maybe it's both.

Candice and Rebekah then walked to the doorway, she picked up her heels that were shoved off the side and her purse. Damon opened the door for the two ladies but they were met with Elena Gilbert. Elena looked at the two disheveled girls and the shirtless Damon, connecting the dots. Rebekah smirked and walked out proudly whilst Candice squinted her eyes at Elena. "If you're assuming this was a threesome you couldn't be more right." Candice lied, placing a kiss to Damon's cheek and strutting out, shoving into Elena's shoulder.

Damon decided to go along with the tiny white lie just to piss off Elena, and it would clear Stefan's name. Elena originally thought she had slept with Stefan which was true, but she didn't need to know that. She would assume Stefan changed his mind and decided to be faithful to the Gilbert girl. So now, Elena could only take out her anger on Damon.

Candice and Bekah sped back to the Mikaelson mansion, walking to the living room whilst they still held their heels and purses, their makeup was smudged and Rebekahs dress was a bit ripped. Candice had a spell on her dress so it couldn't be ripped, especially if it came from Kol who had been selfless enough to keep it for her hoping one day she would eventually be able to wear it. So obviously, Candice made sure nothing bad could ever happen to it. She did that with all of Kol's gifts.

"Well, well, well, there's our girls!" Kol states dramatically, He stands before them and blocks their way, particularly eyeing the state of his girl. "Get out of my way, Kol." Rebekah shoved him to the side to walk past. Candice rolls her eyes at him, tossing her bag to the couch by Klaus and setting down her heels. "Come on Candy, you can't really be that pissed at me? I let you go mess around with the Salvatore and didn't even try to kill him yet." He smirked.

Candice scoffs and shoved past him. "Oh shut it. You don't own me."

"Out all night. What a scandal! I trust you did better than that commoner? Matt, was it?" Kol said to Rebekah, taking a seat beside Candice who poured herself a drink. Candice who had been working on an outfit spell, whispered a chant under her breath, her gown was replaced with one of her shirts and some pants. The gown was magically placed back in her closet.

"If you don't shut your mouth, the next thing to come out of it will be your teeth," Rebekah snarled at her brother. None of the Mikaelsons were particularly shocked that Candice had just magically switched clothes. They were used to her magic and random use of spells. Klaus grins at the bickering between his siblings. "Don't start, Nik!" Rebekah spat, knowing what he was thinking.

"I didn't say anything," he mused, sheepishly shrugging.

"I'm bored. Our sister is a strumpet, but at least she's having fun. I need entertainment," Kol complained, grabbing his girl's waist and pulling her onto his lap. Though she didn't move and let him wrap his arms around her torso. Klaus raised a brow at the sorta couple, they always switched up so fast. "What are you waiting for? Go on, have at it." Klaus spoke boredly, sketching on his sketch pad a picture of Caroline.

"It's not fun to go alone. Join me, Nik! It's the least you can do after sticking a dagger in my heart." Kol gave Klaus an innocent accusing look, Candice rolled her eyes at his antics and leaned into him. "Okay. Why not? I didn't have nearly enough to drink last night, what with you trying to murder Rebekah's date," Klaus retorted, shutting his book and putting it to the side.

Rebekah had informed Candice of what happened and to be honest she wasn't surprised. It was a Kol thing to do. She had honestly wished she was able to witness it herself. Kol placed a kiss to Candy's cheek and pulled her off his lap. "You, go shower. I want every trace of Stefan Salvatore off your incredibly sexy and gorgeous body." Kol kissed her head and began to walk off with Klaus who smirked at Kol's statement.

"Yes, please go, this house has enough men rolling around it in." Rebekah shot at her brothers. "Just like you, Bekah," Kol retorted, Rebekah groans and throws her heel at Kol who dodged it. "Good riddance, both of you!" She shouted, Klaus and Kol chuckled.

As they were gone, Bekah turns to the blonde heretic. "Just as Kol said, please go shower. You smell like Stefan and it's nauseating." Candice rolled her eyes and decided to speak back. "Only if you join me? Mind you, you need a shower too since you smell like my ex boyfriend from a century ago. And besides, I have a million shower heads in my bathroom thanks to the lovely Niklaus." Rebekah smiled at her, shaking her head in amusement.

Though before they could head to her room, Elijah called their names as he entered the room. Rebekah noticed the burned sage in his hand and sighed, "Not you too, Elijah." Candice raised a curious brow, knowing what sage was usually for. "I'm worried about mother. Have you not noticed her strange behavior? I'm certain Candice has." Elijah said, walking down the steps. "She's been dead for a thousand years. What's strange for her?" Bekah questions, raising a curious brow. "Burned sage. She was doing a privacy spell."

Bekah didn't see anything wrong but Candice had a feeling she wasn't so wrong after all. "You know she fancies such things. Why don't you ask, Finn? He's been doting on her." Elijah shook his head, "I don't trust, Finn. He hates what we are. He always has." Candice knew for certain that was true. Finn always disliked being a vampire. Maybe it was a good thing that he didn't have to spend 900 years experiencing it. "That's not true. And as for mother, she returned for one reason. To make her family whole. She loves us. What trouble are you looking to find?" Bekah asked, not believing that her mother could have bad intentions for their family.

Candice sighed in exasperation, "I need to get out of this bloody town. It's driving me crazy."

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Kol and Klaus Mikaelson sat at the bar of Mystic Grill, talking about whatever came to mind. The current topic was of course, Candice Parker. "How do you suppose you're going to get back on Candy's good side?" Klaus questions with a bit of a teasing smirk, taking a sip of his drink. Kol held the urge to roll his eyes, Niklaus was always such a gossip. "Candy and I will make up in known time, that should bring no worry to you brother."

Klaus chuckled, "Oh, I hold no worry. But, you know how she is when someone betrays her." 

"Indeed I do. Which is why I know exactly how to get back in her good graces," Kol shot back. Klaus glanced at Kol and back to the entrance where a certain wolf entered, he cracked a laugh. "That's gonna be a little tricky as long as the wolf boy there is alive. Ooh, and he reeks of your precious Candy," Klaus teases his brother who grew angry. He looks to see Seth Lockwood walk towards a table and sit down, wearing a ring that was made by Candice herself. Kol knew her rings from anywhere.

"Easy there, brother. You can't kill him or you'll definitely never get back on Candy's good side." Klaus points out, waving teasingly at Seth who had glanced at the two originals with a scowl. Kol then notices Caroline Forbes enter the grill and decides it's his turn to tease Klaus. "I remember her from last night. She looks like a tasty little thing," Kol teases, getting Klaus to look at Caroline.

She strutted towards them, aiming for their attention like planned so. "Say another word and I'll tear out your liver." Klaus retorts in a threatening manner. Kol simply grinned sheepishly. "Caroline," Klaus calls, getting her to stop in front of them. "Oh. It's you." Caroline crossed her arms over her chest, looking at the two originals with displeasure. "Join us for a drink?" Klaus offers the blonde vampire.

Caroline tilts her head in thought, "Mm, I'd rather die of thirst, but thanks." She walked away and out, getting a chuckle from Klaus. "Isn't she stunning?" Kol pursed his lips, taking a sip of his drink, "She certainly looks good walking away from you." Klaus set down his drink, not happy with Kol's little insult, "I'll take that as a challenge." Kol watches boredly as Klaus trailed after Caroline in hopes of proving his brother wrong.

"I'm supposed to be leaving this dreadful town and yet I'm still here all because you want to talk?" Kol grinned delightfully at Candice's voice but it quickly washes when he realizes she was walking towards Seth Lockwood. "I just want you to answer some questions and then you can leave and I'll forget all about you," Seth says, gesturing for sit but she chose to stand instead. "Okay. Ask away. You have three minutes." Candice checked her watch and looked back at him.

"Was everything a lie or did you actually love me?" He asks, now standing up and walking towards her. She remained unfazed, her eyes roaming over his and behind him where Kol had grabbed a pool stick. She sighs, "She did love you, Seth. But you see, I am not the girl you knew, not anymore. And I am truly sorry for roping you along in my curse. You didn't deserve that. If I could go back and change it, I would. But, my brother can get quite persistent, wherever the bloke is."

Seth nods slowly, not exactly thrilled hearing those words but it was better than nothing. "If it makes you feel better, I'm glad to wipe your memory of me. Only if you wish to," Candice said, hoping to hurry this up as it seemed Kol was becoming a bit overbearing for the lady playing the game of pool. "No, I don't wanna forget you" Seth objected. Candice nodded, respecting his wishes until she sees Alaric walk up to Kol and the lady. "I'm sorry. Excuse me-"

Seth grabbed her face and presses his lips firmly against hers, distracting her as Alaric stabs a dagger into Kol's heart. Candice pulled away with a wince, her hand going to her chest, she felt a pierce into her heart. She clenched her jaw, her eyes flicking to Alaric dragging Kol's body away. "You're going to regret that." Candice dug her hand into his chest, her hand holding his heart, he groaned, grabbing her hand. She finally pulled her hand out, reluctantly without his heart and he fell to the floor with a relieved sigh.

Candice leans down in front of him, "Now, you owe me one. Don't ever try that again. Or next time, I will pull my hand out with your heart still lying within it." Candice vamp sped outside just as Niklaus arrived, pulling the dagger out of Kol and throwing Alaric into the wall. Stefan charged only for Candice to throw him into the steps harshly without even laying a finger on him. "I should have killed you months ago," Klaus says to Damon as Candice kneels down next to Kol.

"Do it. That's not gonna stop Esther from killing you," Damon says, grabbing Candice's attention, she stands up next to Niklaus. "What did you say about my mother?" Klaus walked forward in a threatening manner. "You didn't know I was friends with your mummy?" Damon retorted sarcastically, glancing at Candice who seemed to be in a trance, like she was connecting the dots.

"Yeah, we have a lot in common. She hates you as much as I do." Klaus charged forward in anger only to pause midway when he hears the call of Elijah. "Leave him." Candice and Nik both turned to look at Elijah, veins clearly fading from his skin. "We still need him, Niklaus."

"What did mother do?" Klaus asks. Elijah was hesitant on replying, "What did she do, Elijah?" Klaus asks once more. Elijah jogged down the steps, "You tell me where the witches are or I'll have my sister kill Elena right now." Elijah says to Damon. He glances up at the big clock, "You told me we had until after 9." Damon says in slight anger. "I'm sure Rebekah would be more than happy to start her work early."

Damon, still hesitant on telling, brought Candice to get annoyed. "Fine. No need. I'll check myself, darling." Candice walked towards him and grabbed his head, searching his mind, but she couldn't find the location. Candice gasped as she pulled away, "They don't know."

"Is there any way you can track her?" Elijah asks desperately. Candice nods in reply, "give me your hands." Elijah and Klaus set their hand in hers and watched as her eyes rolled back and whispers fell from her mouth. Alaric, Damon and Stefan all watching curiously but Kol knew she was contacting her ancestors. "What's she doing?" Klaus asks Kol.

"You'll see. It's pretty neat trick actually. You see, the banished witches of her bloodline will do anything for her. And that means-" "they'll tell her where Esther is," Damon finished for him with a grimace. Candice's eyes opened back up with and she gasps, a smirk rising on her lips. "They said she's at an old witch house," she explains. Elijah turns to the Salvatore. "Where is it? And do not dare lie to me or I'll make sure Elena dies slowly and painfully," Elijah threatens, knowing full well Damon knows exactly where it is.

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Candice climbed in the backseat next to Kol and Klaus immediately drove off once she was in. "Did you really kiss that disgusting wolf?" Kol pressed on once more, still exasperated at the info. "Look I don't have time for your jel-" she was interrupted when Nik suddenly stepped on the breaks, stopping the car just before it could hit, Anthony Parker. "Shit." Candice hopped out and sped towards him in concern, "what the hell are you doing here?"

Anthony sighs and pulls up his arm, revealing grey and dark veins slowly make their way up his arm, it concerned her because he was certainly not a vampire. "Esther used a spell from your grimoire to curse me. It can only be undone by the witch who places it. I'll be dead by the end of the full moon, sister," he explained. Candice shook her head, refusing to believe it. She didn't want to lose him after just getting him back.

"No you won't. I'll make her reverse it," Klaus declared. Anthony didn't have much hope but nevertheless, nodded for the sake of his sister. "Let's go stop this madness once and for all." Elijah states firmly with a strict nod.

They all nod and walked through the woods to the old witch house, prepared to put a stop to all of this. Kol took ahold of Candice's hand and gave it a small squeeze, hoping to comfort her in any way. Candice simply squeezed it back and let go, taking ahold of Anthony's hand as they march up a hill. Light shown from the six torches. Finn stood in the middle, appearing to be the sacrifice.

"My son's, and Parkerson's, come forward," Esther spoke. Finn held out his arm, "Stay beside me." Esther remained unfazed, "It's okay. They can't enter."

Kol steps forward but the fire grew taller and the barrier grew stronger. "Using my own spell against me. And I thought I was evil," Candice smirked, standing beside Kol. "I'm only doing you a favor, Candice. Your coven has been wanting you to join them for a very long time," Esther replied to Candice. She turned to Anthony, "I'm truly sorry you'll see your sister die before you though. Can't imagine the pain. At least you will join her and your coven."

"Bitch." Candice walked forward and set her hand on the barrier, her hands glowing red in intentions to siphon it down. Only she couldn't get far when blood began to stream down her eyes and ears, down her fingernails and so forth. She groaned, being thrown back by a powerful force and Anthomy rushed to her in concern. "You see, Candice. I've been in talks with your coven and you've done some horrible things. They even offered their help to put you down."

"Fuck you," Candice spit out at her, getting a mere shrug from Esther.

Kol clenched his jaw angrily but Esther hurting the woman he loves only angered him more. "That's lovely. We're stuck out here while the favorite son plays sacrificial lamb. How pathetic you are, Finn." Anthony helped Candice up and she went to stand next to Kol again, a look of betrayal in her eyes when she made eye contact with Finn. A man who was supposed to be her best friend. The same man she accepted and defended when no one else would.

"Be quiet, Kol. You're brother knows virtue you cannot even imagine," Esther states calmly.

"Whatever you think of us, killing your own children would be an atrocity," Elijah adds into the mix, covering his anger with a calm demeanor. "My only regret is that I did not let you die a thousand years ago." Candice clenched her jaw, tired of the talks, it was like listening to her own mother all over again. She just wanted Esther to break this curse put on her brother so she wouldn't have to lose him.

"Enough. All this talk is boring me. End this now, mother. Reverse the curse you put on us and dear Anthony, or I'll send you back to hell." Klaus threatens with a sickeningly evil smirk. Esther steps forwards towards her son, "For a thousand years I've been forced to watch you, felt the pain of every victim, suffered while you shed blood. Even you, Elijah, with your claim to nobility you're no better. All of you.. You're a curse on this earth, stretched out over generations. If you've come to plead for your life, I'm sorry. You've wasted your time."

Candice stepped forward to try again but was once again, forced back by her ancestors. She stood up, just to see Esther's face fall, "no." She mumbles under her breath, holding out her hands, "sisters, do not abandon me!" The fire grew stronger and Kol grabbed Candice, pulling her back, they all covered their eyes from the hot brightness. Once it burned down, they all turned to see Finn and Esther gone.

"No," Candice's face fell, realizing Anthony would actually die tonight. She would actually lose her brother after a thousand years of being by his side.

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"Just hold on, there has to be something I can do." Candice flipped through grimoires as Kol helped Anthony lie down on the bed. The grey and dark veins began to consume him even faster, reaching up to his neck. "Candy," Anthony breathed out, and she rushed towards him. "What is it?" She took his hand in her own.

"It's okay," he breathes out. "No, no, it's not okay. You don't deserve this. All you did was protect me. You don't deserve to die. I won't let you. I will not let you!" Candice cried, closing her eyes she attempted to siphon him, figuring she could siphon the spell placed on him. But the ancestors wouldn't let her. Kol rushed to remove her hand from Anthony's when blood dripped down her eyes.

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I'm sorry, brother," she cries, laying her head on his shoulder. Anthony weakly lifts his hand to caress her cheek. "I love you, sister." Those were his last words before his hand fell limp to his side. After a thousand years, Candice finally lost the last remaining family she had by blood. She was the only Parkerson left.

Klaus and Elijah watched helplessly as Candice cried into Kol's chest, letting him rock her gently. She sniffles, wiping her tears, Kol helped her stand to her feet. She leaned down and presses a kiss to Anthony's forehead. "I love you too, brother. Rest now." She whispered something under her breath and his body burned up into ash.

They all took a step back as the fire died down and Candice magically gathered the ashes into an earn. She took a deep breath and exhaled, walking over, she set's it in Klaus's hands, "Take care of this while I'm gone. I'll be back for it in hopes of resurrection. Give me your word, Niklaus."

"I'll guard it with my life, Candy. I give you my word." Klaus said. Candice smiled sadly and gently hugged both him and Elijah. "I'll miss you. But now it's time I leave. Goodbye." Candice grabs her already packed suitcases and walks out the door, not a word more. She tosses the cases in the trunk before stepping into the driver's seat of her car.

Candice turned her head to see Kol in the passenger's seat. He looked at her, "Where to my darling?"

A smirk grew on her lips, "I say we visit some witches."

"I couldn't agree more."

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a/n: candy and kol on their way to kill some witches 🕺🕺 JUST LIKE OLD TIMES SJSJSKS

don't worry, anthony will be back in act two! he'll be more of a main character so you'll actually be able to see his development! im so excited

FINN BETRAYING CANDY HURTS ME

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