Oh my, my, my. Here I am again and I am sad to see that this book does not get more love. What I am planning is a short story, only like 5 chaps long. This will have cannon characters in it but also a few OC's. Don't worry, I won't slaughter some thing so wonderful.

First thing: I am going to make Bucky a stray that was found by Rudy and when Esme marries Ivan, he goes with them, and that is how he joined Vivian's pack. Rudy has a daughter, who is 21, who left with her mother to go live at Ivan and Esme's inn. We will go into that more during the story.

This is a year after the book.

Disclaimer: I do not own Blood and Chocolate, nor any of the characters. This is strictly fan written.

Well enjoy.

-Jane

Three years since I had seen daddy. Three since I had seen my now ex-husband, almost four; it felt weird to be going back toward that side of the country to see people who didn't care if I was alive.

It was all because my cousin was to be married in a week and I was invited. I don't know how they found me but they always do and I get conned into these things. At least Vivian waited till she was 18. I wish I had done so as well, then maybe my marriage wouldn't have failed.

My father, Rudy, had sent for me a long time ago, when the pack was still in Maryland, but I didn't go back. I couldn't go back. Not with my mother already dying and me being the only reason she hadn't pulled the trigger sooner. I don't know what made her think that was the only way to escape her demons, but I know she doesn't suffer any more.

I clenched my right hand with my left, feeling my knuckles press together, causing slight pain with the pressure and I inhaled deeply; the smell of sweat and plastic filled my nostrils. Loup garaou didn't fly. This was ludicris.

It didn't matter either way, Ava Lene was going back to her pack, despite all the protests going on in her head. She didn't want to see those faces again. She didn't want to think about the faces that wouldn't be there. The fire seemed to have eaten all she knew.

She knew as well that she wouldn't be referred to as Avie by her father and she could feel the dread of being called Ava Lene by her family. What a dreadful name. Her mother really must have hated her.

Her long, dark hair was flung over one shoulder and she constantly played with her ends that needed to be cut. I'll do it when I come back home, she thought bitterly. Really, and in full truth, she didn't have a home.

The random and swift pang in her chest hit her as she remembered that she would be alone on this venture, her mother no longer here to protect her from her aunt's constant teasing, her father's saddened talks, and her ex-husband's pleas for her to come back. She was 21 for Moon's sake, she didn't need people to give her life speeches or tell her what she needed. She had done fine for the past three (almost four) years.

The seat belt light came on and the chime snapped Ava out of her thoughts, noticing her plane was about to land and she did not look forward to the humidity. That was the great part about Canada, it wasn't so hot and humid. She could just imagine how her wavy hair was about to become a frizzy mess.

"Thank you for flying with us today, we hope you travel safe and have a wonderful stay." A generic female voice said over the intercom speakers.

Finally, she could touch land.

"You're twitching, brother."

Rudy looked at his sister and looked down to see his finger was indeed moving in an odd manor. Esme put her hand on his shoulder and smile sympathetically. She knew he was nervous to see his grown child now after three years. The poor girl had just lost her mother and it was time to get her away. With Vivian getting married, she thought it would be good for both Ava Lene and Rudy to see each other again. She knew the girl would fight it but it was more for her father than her.

"I told Bucky. She'll be angry at me." He sighed. His tired blue eyes seemed to drag upwards. "More so than she already is."

"She'll get over it or I'll make her." Esme tossed her golden hair over her shoulder. All these people made her skin crawl.

They both became alert when the board announced the arrival of the plane Ava Lene was on. Rudy could feel his blood pounding in his ears. Damn his sister and her want to make the family whole once more. He loved his daughter but he could already tell it was a bad idea to ask her to come back. She would be miserable and sad. Her cousin even protested her return and the invitation to her wedding. She only agreed when Esme said it was for Uncle Rudy.

Esme sighed when a short girl with long waves appeared out of the crowd and was walking straight toward them, pulling one luggage behind her. She didn't look any thing like when she lived with the pack. Her mother must have taken Ava Lene with her when she died. She was much thinner and it looked like she never got sun. Her bright blue eyes had lost their luster to them and now dully looked around as if waiting for some one to shoot her.

The girl came to a stop and gave an awkward smile, unsure of what to say. "Hello, Aunt Esme...daddy."

Esme hugged the girl quickly and Rudy tried to do his best and give her a real hug but she only patted his arm and blinked in surprise. "Hello baby, how was the flight?" He asked when he stepped back and cleared his throat.

She rubbed her back and shrugged. "It was ok. Long, but nothing happened."

Esme already had her bag and gently took her arm. "Well I guess then we should start back. We live in the middle of no where and its wonderful. You'll like it." She acted like the girl wasn't being so stand offish with them. Maybe if they treated her like she never left, it would help. "And you should see Vivian's wedding dress."

"I bet it's pretty." She muttered and sniffed with as much enthusiasm as she could muster. "I bet she is excited."

Esme smiled and continued dragging her to the car. Rudy walked only a few paces behind them and she could tell he was sad about how his daughter was acting. Maybe seeing the pack would help. She could only hope.

She didn't want to admit it, but her aunt was right. She did love the inn.

It was tall and white and it had a wrap around porch that she knew her ex-husband had built. She only prayed she didn't see him right away. The small parking lot was only half full and she could tell that the inn had minimal guests in it since the wedding was this week. Soon they would be all gone and the pack would celebrate the marriage of their alphas.

Vivian an alpha. What a big surprise. Ava watched as a few boys were putting some thing together over by a barn, were she could see part of a corral and a head of a horse. The car stopped and Ava felt her heart drop.

Esme hopped out and waved down to the boys which Ava instantly knew were what was left of the Five. She knew about Axel and Rafe. It made her even more sad. Rafe used to be a good kid. It's to bad that the animal got the best of him.

Rudy stepped out and opened Ava's door and motioned to the large inn. "Welcome back. We have a room for you up stairs. We were gonna put you in an cabin but one of the pack member's bought it and is living in it.

She slowly removed herself from the car and she could hear the boys calling back at Esme. They knew Ava, but she wasn't sure if she would be happy to see them.

"They said that Reneta and Jenny have food cooking in the kitchen, are you hungry?" Esme popped the trunk and removed her bag. Ava shook her head and patted her stomach.

"No, I ate before I left Denver and the plane made me a little sick." She lied. She was starving, but she wasn't ready to face everyone right now. Maybe she would miss them till tomorrow.

Esme shrugged and handed off the bag to Ava. The whoops and hollers of the boys made them turn and just in time for Finn to skid to a stop and come nose to nose with Ava. "Hey Avie. When did you become such a babe?"

Williem rolled his eyes and Ulf giggle slightly. She raised her eyebrow and scoffed. "When did you become a lap dog? Can you get out of my face please." Yes, she was sure she hadn't miss Finn, at least.

He smirked and stepped back. "Still fiesty. Yup, she is still Avie."

Gregory gave her a half hug and laughed. "Well, its about damn time you came back. Did you miss us?"

Before Ava could tell the boys to quit touching her and to leave her be, Rudy cleared his throat and Greg's arm dropped. "Let her get settled and then you can harass her."

Thanks dad. She wanted to growl. She settled for biting the inside of her cheek.

She followed Esme and Rudy into the inn and found it quite charming. It was vintage, but not run down. Anything that had wood was polished and the chairs seemed to have never been sat in, though she knew that was not true. A girl she didn't recognize greeted her and Rudy waved back in acknowledgement. They headed toward a flight of stairs and then made their way up to the top floor, which to Ava's despair, was quiet a ways up.

Esme parted away from them when her floor came and said she had to check up on some thing. She had no idea what, but Ava decided she didn't care. She just wanted to get the smell of human and airport off of her.

When Rudy stopped and pulled a key from his back pocket, Ava let go a sigh of relief. He smiled at her. "I know you are tired. I made sure you got a good sized room. It has some clothes in there that you left at my house."

She wondered about her father's large Victorian house. She had fond memories there. "You still live there or here?"

He had to jiggle the door knob a bit but the door opened and he smiled back at her. "I still live there. I have a good life there, I didn't want to move around again. Getting to old for that."

She didn't think so, but then again, he was reaching 50. His hair had greyed more and his skin was less defined. He was past his prime. He stepped back and held his arm out, inviting her in. She walked past him and walked into the room. It was very home like. Quilts were on the bed, a wardrobe was artistically placed in a corner along with a vanity and large bed. The bathroom door was open and Ava could see that there was a large ceramic tub that was deep. That was what she wanted. The only thing that unnerved her is that the vanity used to be her mother's and her scent was wafting in the room.

"Thanks dad, its nice." She nodded at him.

He rubbed his palms on his jeans and back towards the door. "Well, I'm glad you like it." He turned and grabbed the door knob. "I'm glad you came back Avie." He shut the door.

She only wanted a few more moments before rushing to the bathroom, her toiletry bag in her hand, leaving behind crumpled clothes on the floor in a trail. She turned on the water at its highest temperature and even though it was humid enough, she sighed in content with the feel of the steam touching her skin. She slowly merged herself into the water and let her body get used to the heat.

"Oh thank the goddess..." She whispered when she found that her little body was thoroughly covered by the water. Her aching back stretched out and her muscles relaxed with the heat.

She could also feel the slight prickle of her fur emerging from her skin. Oh it felt good.

"I'm glad to see you like the tub."

Ava was startled and jumped and covered herself with her arms, only to find her aunt looking at her amused. "You scared me." She shivered, despite the temperature of the water.

"You were really into it." Esme leaned against the door frame and crossed her arms. "So, you finally gave in and came back? You must be really hating it."

She had no idea how right she was and Ava didn't even attempt to deny it. "Its sad to see half the pack gone and I don't want to be to close to...some pack members." She looked away, as if saying his name would shatter her inner being. She still loved him, she always would.

"Bucky knows your here." Esme said, despite when her niece flinched as if she had been hit. "Trust me, he has been shaving and taking baths regularly. He is starting to look like a man again."

"He isn't dating any one?" Ava asked sadly. Surely he hasn't been thinking she'd forget the divorce and get back with him, did he?

Esme laughed humorously. "That man has had lovers, but he will never get committed again unless you reconcile with him. You know, you shouldn't have let your mother talk you into-"

"Please." Ava's voice turned icy and she glared at Esme. "Don't bring her up, please."

Esme raised an elegant brow and then turned away. "Fine, have it your way. You know, you are here for a while. Why do you set things right with your dad and forgotten ex-husband?" Ava heard the door close to the room and she rested her forehead against her knees.

"He is never forgotten." She said to the water.

Yay or nay? Yes, she was married to Bucky at one time. It will go into more detail. Drop a review and tell me what your thoughts were.