Nemu

Nemu half sister to Senka still felt strange being back in the ruins. The liger had left the Haunters a while back and joined the Nuova Alba with a few others. She had even helped kidnap Tyrant her nephew once. Of course the little brat left a few years ago. She yawned as she now walked along the ruins. Her three now adult cubs followed. They had Jaquar in them.

Zuko who was the same color as her but with Jaquar spots, The body of the of the Siberian Tiger and a Light brown mane followed his mother.

Katara looked like her father the Jaquar except she was little more heavier then he was. She followed next.

Lastly Azula who orangish like the jaquar with the build of the african lion . Bold Black stripes with lighter spots in between. She followed a little slower.

Velvet & Others

Following the utter failure of the unapproved attack at the Canyon, which had lost them two of their packmates, Velvet had not been in a happy mood. Calian and Arocheae both had died, and none of them had brought down any of Starscream's pack. Sunburst had been sent to Dima's Temple as punishment for his involvement in the rogue assault, and remained their now under the alligator's strict guard.

In the days that passed since that fateful disaster, Velvet mused the idea of having offspring herself to bolster the group, something she'd not considered in the past due to her duties in the pack and the concentration and devotion needed to keep the group safe. But now, with numbers so low in the Nuova Alba, cubs were a definite possibility for her. Unfortunately, the only two males available here were her nephews, and Velvet was not that keen on having such closely inbred offspring. Putting aside the thoughts of motherhood, at least for the moment, the lioness came up with the next best solution; take someone else's young.

"Nemu." She called out to her niece, her words carried in a powerful purr. "Please, call to the others - I have an idea and I would like all of the Nuova present to hear it."

Nemu

Nemu paused as she heard a familar voice of her aunt call out to her. of course And with that she let ring a very loud roar that would echo for miles around them, to Nuova alba members they would know the call. Her voice in a roar was very prominent and those that were part of them new it well and new what it meant.

Azula sat down knowing they would not be moving from this spot now.

Zuko shook out his own mane and waited.

Katara was silent.

Velvet & Others

It didn't take long for the rest of the Nuova to gather at Nemu's calling. Zanarah was the first to come padding in, the liger moving stealthily despite her impressive size. She brushed her shoulder past Katara, then nudged heads with Nemu in greeting before coming to a stop before her aunt Velvet. Mo< Lupanare was next, bounding in with a lolling tongue and bright, eager eyes. The wolfdog was now only one of two canines left in the pack, but at just over one-hundred and fifty pounds, the caramel and tan furred mutt was not a pushover. She openly nuzzled Zuko and Azula before sitting down between them, as if she were just another big cat like that.

Last to show up, taking his time as usual, was Leomar. The lion didn't bother with the nuzzles or shoulder bumps, but he did pass a look over the others, letting his gaze be enough of a greeting to them.

Once all were gathered, Velvet stood and paced before the group, sizing them all up before she spoke in a loud, commanding tone, "As you all are aware, we recently lost Calian and Arochea to the Aspen Grove pack. It was an unauthorized assault, and it cost us Family that we could not afford to lose." The lioness paused there, letting the deaths of the two canines sink in. "We need more blood in the pack, and while I do encourage all of our able-bodied females to find suitable donors when they can, we can't rely just on breeding alone. That is why we're going to take matters into our own claws and find some new Nuova Alba. Now-" Velvet's almond colored eyes landed on Lupanare, "I've been informed that the Parnassian Meadows has been reclaimed, and that there is a new litter there; weaned, but still young enough to be indoctrinated. We will be striking them at dusk tonight, and taking what young we can."

Nemu

Nemu sat where she was now confident in her spot in the pack. She nuzzled al the came over and then listened to Velvet. Sounds good to meShe said calmly. She wondered what pack took it or if they were newbies to the valley.Do we know who it is?She said.

Azula nuzzled him back.

Katara and zuko did so as well.

Velvet & Others

Velvet's slanted eyes narrowed just a stitch as he words came out with a clear inflection of disgust, "Crucifix." The son of Kalaber had been a bane to the Haunters, and thus was a thorn in the paw of the Nuova Alba too, as far as the Oracle saw it. "From what Lupa has gathered, they aren't nearly as formidable as they use to be, but their pack is growing, and I have no doubt that they'll be seeking allies and trying to crush us as soon as they get the chance." Whether that was true or not, Velvet didn't know. But she wasn't going to waste an opportunity to paint them as villains and a threat that needed to be dealt with.

"While I would love nothing more than to snuff them out tonight, we can't yet afford to wage any wars just yet. Not while our numbers are still so low." An ear swiveled towards Leomar, who sighed heavily under his breath, clearly disagreeing with his aunt but not daring to speak up. "Our primary to goal is to take young, and... if any of the adults resist and happen to die by our fangs, than so be it. But no one is to pursue any of Crucifix's pack just yet; I want the group to stay close together, get in there, and get out. Quickly, efficiently, and successfully. Are there any questions?"

Nemu

Nemu didn't fully agree with kidnapping but she would follow Velvet's orders. May I make a suggestion? She says. You say we don't want to start a war just yet? But, if Crucifix knows it us that takes the young he will surely move faster and start a war. Should we perhaps send those that are newer that they will not reckonize as nuova alba? She said calmly.

Azula and the others listened.

Velvet & Others

A curious look came over Velvet's face, followed by a thoughtful expression as she mulled Nemu's suggestion. "Very wise. Very wise indeed." She scanned the few faces around her while mentally adjusting the plans, "...yes, that would be perfect. Azula, of you and your siblings, which are the quickest? Two of you will go with Zanarah to the Parnassian Meadows tonight; the quickest one will take a pup, or however many you can manage. The other two can play decoy to distract the pack."

Zanarah perked up at this, then glanced towards Azula and her siblings. "I'm decently fast, but I can also hold my own against a few wolves, if one of you are more nimble. It matters not to me."

Nemu

Nemu knew that if a war was to be avoided at all costs Crucifix must not know who took the pup. Yes he'd search and threaten but unless he can confirm who has the pup he won't risk a war.

Azula looked ot her brother and sister.Katara is the fastest of us three. She said calmly. But Zanarah could also be good at doing that .

Velvet & Others

"Katara it is." Velvet concluded, noting Kat as the smallest of the group, but by no means a weakling or pushover. "Katara, you will be joined by Azula and Zanarah tonight in the raid. Set out at dusk, and be sure to mask your scent; there should be plenty of marshland to muddy up your fur between here and the Parnassian." The lioness sat back on her haunches, "Be absolutely sure that no one follows you back this way. Cover your tracks and move quickly."

Zanarah listened attentively, "No one will know we are Nuova. Azula and I should be able to discourage any of the pack from following Katara and the pup."

Katara

Katara nodded.sounds goodShe said.

Azula nodded.

Nemu licked her paw.