Sister [OPEN]

[kahara]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=cellPadding,0,true][atrb=width,450,true][bg=960000] ASESINO DONOVAN

[/i][/color] Asesino said clearly, squinting and approaching further. Had a long lost sister returned to the Veldt? If so she was undeniably old. Asesino herself was up there in age; but Erna had come in a litter before herself. Surely Erna was like, ancient or something. If this was the case though, it'd be like a mini-family gathering.. sort of. First Tolvia, then Cuthach and now.. Erna? Asesino had to be sure. She got closer and waited for a response.[/ul][/blockquote][/div][/color][/font]

Table Coding © Warrah
Editing - Kahara
"I'm Speaking!' | I'm thinking. [/center]

[/td][/tr][/table][/center]

[Reeku]

ERNA DONOVAN

[/size]

Sitting comfortably on a mound of grass watching the different members of Meurtrier come and go as they went about their business sat a female who many would call 'ancient', well any that didn't want a firm shouting at or a scratch on the nose. It had been a long time since she was able to enjoy pride life like this and It has been years since Erna felt so at home and surrounded by company. She hadn't taken her litter-mates Caine and Flame's deaths very well at the time of her leaving Meurtrier the first time.

The sound of her name caused her head to slowly move in the direction that she was called from, It took a few seconds for Erna to identify lioness.

"My my Asesino"she chuckles very lightly as her younger sister moves closer.
"I can't remember the last time I saw you!.. the years seem to have flown by"Erna silently appreciated the fact that Asesino took it upon herself to greet her , it's been so long since she's been in the company of a close family member who recolonizes her.




[/center]

[kahara]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=cellPadding,0,true][atrb=width,450,true][bg=960000] ASESINO DONOVAN

[/i][/color] Asesino said, spilling out a mouthful of thoughts before she sat down near her older sister. "Years though. So much has changed.. how up to date are you, dear? I can't imagine you know a lot of what's going on right now?"[/color]

Asesino didn't intend to sound snobby. But so much time had passed and it had appeared that Erna only just came back. So much change had happened and still was happening.. but that was life, was it not? An ever changing thing. To some extent, Asesino loathed change. Though some of it was good. Such as her new children. [/ul][/blockquote][/div][/color][/font]

Table Coding © Warrah
Editing - Kahara
"I'm Speaking!' | I'm thinking. [/center]

[/td][/tr][/table][/center]

[Reeku]

ERNA DONOVAN

[/size]

"Our pride seems to have a reputation of completely blowing up around us doesn't it? seems to follow us along with the wars we throw ourselves into"[/color]she sighs quietly at the old memories before continuing "Tolvia? huh I haven't seen her since she was a cub though Cuthach doesn't seem to ring a bell then again part of me has given up on trying to identify who is the father of this child or mother of that lazy youth who seems to do nothing but wallow in the shade of a tree"Erna mumbles something indecent under her breath as she recalls earlier this morning when she was watching a group of youth's doing absolutely nothing. Back in my day we were never allowed the pleasantries of sunbathing. Trying to break boulders down near the hot spring and training to fight with old pride members was the only 'fun' she was allowed back in her youth.

Erna looks down slightly as she responds to the question.
"To be honest I am very much out of the loop these days, I've been to focused on trying to readjust to pride life and trying to familiarize myself with other pride members I've completely forgotten to ask around about what's happened since I left"Readjusting herself into a comfortable laying position with her front legs outstretched as her ears turned forward to face her sister.
"But I suppose it must be a very looong story" [/size]




[/center]

[kahara]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=cellPadding,0,true][atrb=width,450,true][bg=960000] ASESINO DONOVAN

[/i][/color] Though little would Asesino acknowledge that she, too, was a bit sassy and bossy in her elder years. "Cuthach .. our sibling? No surprise you can't remember. So many of us it's ridiculous. How some manage to have up to ten cubs is beyoooooond me."[/color] Asesino said as if she disapproved of the idea of having so many children. "I've only ever had two litters -- two!" And one of them wasn't even consented too. Though the crimson female left that out. She was happy with her current litter and the strong father that helped raise them.

"Oh trust me, the only reason they're being lazy now is because Captain Cocaine is on a vacation -- which is stupid, if you ask me -- but he is strict when around and no one lazies about when he is near, that's for sure. A bit too grumpy though. He needs to loosen up -- to get with an 'ess or several. Wipe that un-amused grin RIGHT off his face." Cackled the vampire-bloodbeast, shaking her head at such a thought. It was unlikely the captain would change. She leaned to her side a bit, face to Erna and nodded.

"A long one indeed. I don't know where to begin, when you left or a few moons back.. what best serves my memory, I suppose. Best to start with leadership. As I presume you already know, Funeral is leader. There is no queen. Najisi was queen.. but I hear that went shit south. Something about her being too loud and soft for the king's own good. Then we have Cocaine. That's our half brother, by the way.. KIller's son. Some guy named.. Cigger? Cigard. Cigarda. Who cares - he's half us I guess. And captain. Undeniably good at his job too.. won't be surprised if he gets booted up to second in command sometime.. ah... uh.. Funeral has some children from Najisi. Carnal... Osic. Only ones around anymore. Some.. war with a group .. Chitor. Killed their leader, Ceon. Some gray bloodbeast Dante-wannabe if you ask me. Missed out on the action though myself, heard it from those involved!"[/color]

Asesino rambled on to her sister, filling her in on the details.[/ul][/blockquote][/div][/color][/font]

Table Coding © Warrah
Editing - Kahara
"I'm Speaking!' | I'm thinking. [/center]

[/td][/tr][/table][/center]

[Jason]

Dante looked a bit worried. The maroon ball of fur could not find his father, and it was time for the lesson, both his and his sisters'. "Momma," he shouted. He did not soundlike he was whining, but the concern was obvious in his tone. "Momma!" He was bounding around, his wings spread, but he could not fly. They extended his leaps, however. After a few minutes of bounding around the den area, he spotted his favorite red feline. "Momma," he trilled, bounding up to her. His pace slowed immediately as he realized he may now be interrupting his mother, as she appeared to be conversing with another female who looked remarkably similar to his mother. His wings were tucked to his sides in an instant and he forced his fur to once again lay flat. "Mother," he began, desiring to impress her company. "I can not find father and it is time for our lesson? Should I ask Neo to teach us instead? He was sleeping by the den... I think he was sleeping... It is incredibly hard to tell. He's so quiet."

[Reeku]

ERNA DONOVAN

[/size]

The elder lioness chuckled lightly in response to her sisters remark"Tolvia always did have that attitude when she was younger, and I also find it unbelievable how many cubs some females can pop out sometimes it makes my jaw want to drop"Her eyes rolling at just the thought off having so many cubs to take care off."Oh you've had cubs that's wonderful! I've had no litters of my own though it's my own fault spent so many years keeping my distance from others that I lost out"Erna's expression dropped a bit as she realized that she may have missed out on the chance of raising her own family, not that it upset her to much there were plenty of young pride members to keep her occupied from these thoughts.

She huffs as Asesino goes on to explain about the captain.
"It's no wonder he's always grumpy having to deal with this lot it would drive me insane, surprised he isn't always on vacation, sounds like a good male though perfect for Meurtrier at least"Erna then went silent as her sister explained a brief summary of what's been going on. She would nod occasionally taking in all that's being said and saving it to memory, chuckling again on her sisters comment about the 'Dante wannabe'. When Asesino had finished speaking she sighed to herself.
"Just like I said before trouble always has a way of coming to us.. maybe were cursed"she grinned slightly and nodded her thanks to her sister for filling her in before a small figure came bounding into view.
"And you must be one of my sisters cubs"she smiled gently down at the little male before looking back at Asesino.
"He has Strong wings already I'm surprised"







[/center]

[kahara]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=cellPadding,0,true][atrb=width,450,true][bg=960000] ASESINO DONOVAN

[/i][/color] Asesino said. There was no hiding her pride. She turned her gaze on her son with a smile. "Neo is just asleep, yes. I'm sure your father will be around.. but for the time being I think giving Neo the chance to teach you instead is a brilliant idea." The crimson mother said. She turned her attention to Erna once more to comment on something she had said just before. "Never too late I say. You need a good hook? I think I can give you one. That is if you're interested." She said rather business-like. It was to hopefully throw Dante off of what Asesino meant, which was if Jasper was okay with it, she'd suggest that Erna and Jasper have cubs as well. Asesino.. a little too caring for everyone's own good, or maybe it wasn't too caring, maybe it was just enough. That would have been interesting though. Erna and Asesino both with Jasper and with cubs. At least they could say the cubs were strong and well raised.

She looked back at Dante and glanced around momentarily to see if any of the other children were around.

[/ul][/blockquote][/div][/color][/font]

Table Coding © Warrah
Editing - Kahara
"I'm Speaking!' | I'm thinking. [/center]

[/td][/tr][/table][/center]

[Jason]

Dante stared at the other female for a moment before smiling and dipping his head. "It is nice to meet you, Aunt Erna." He listened to his mother speak, his chest swelling with pride at the compliments he received. He shuffled his wings and rubbed against his mother's legs, weaving twixt them. "He and Daddy always seem to know what the other is doing, so I assumed he would know what the lesson was." He was confused by his mother's words to Erna. What would she need a hook for? As usual, he dismissed it as irrelevant adult talk. He was about to go in search of Neo when the twelve foot tall monster appeared from the surrounding flora.

The twin of Jasper slowly approached the two females, his footsteps in audible. He ducked his head respectfully before crouching down to look upon Dante. "Your father was planning to go over launching techniques today." He had been about to say more, but there was now a red scrap of fur clinging to his face. Dante was laughing as he stuck to his uncle's muzzle, as he often did to his father. "Asesino, does Jasper experience this as well?" he managed around the cub. These children certainly had a different upbringing than Victor had.

[Reeku]

ERNA DONOVAN

[/size]

Erna turned her attention to Dante again and smiled gently.
"I'm sure he'll do his name proud"[/color]She then turned her attention back to her sister before adding
"I'm sure they'll all turn into fine members of Meurtrier that will make everyone proud"Erna smiled at Asesino as she saw the pride in her sisters eyes as she talked about her cubs. She drifted off a bit into her own thoughts as Asesino spoke to her son before she was snapped back into the present. Though she knew her sister meant well and Erna deep down was silently grateful for Asesino's encouragement but physically she recoiled at the thought of getting close to someone who was not blood related. Years of being alone were the only things to blame Erna could only relax here since she was familiar with the pride and most of the members she was related to. Though sooner or later she would have to face the idea of getting close to someone not of blood or at the very least someone snap it out of her.

"Thank you for the offer but I think I'm going to try and get more settled here before I go 'Man hunting', but I'll keep your offer in mind"[/color]Erna made sure to keep her words simple in front of Dante. Though she suspected the poor boy would be confused by all this adult talk.

She was startled slightly by the sudden appearance of the strange male, odd that she hadn't sensed him coming. Maybe she had been to relaxed in this company. Erna quickly regained her composure as she tried to hold back a laugh as the male's face was suddenly attacked by little Dante.

[/size]




[/center]

[kahara]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=cellPadding,0,true][atrb=width,450,true][bg=960000] ASESINO DONOVAN

[/i][/color] Said Asesino proudly in reply to her sisters words. "Much welcomed. That is fine though, I completely understand. But you remember to keep me in mind should need help with that."[/color] She added on and then turned her head back to see Neo - whom she gave a respectful nod to - and Dante, not too surprised to see that her son had taken it upon himself to clung to his uncles face. To someone whom had not witnessed it before, it was certainly a funny sight. Even Asesino chuckled lightly.

"Indeed he does, Neo. Dante, why don't you stop tackling your uncle's muzzle? I'm sure as much as he enjoys that, that there are more things to do. Such as your training session for the day. If I heard right, there was mention of launching techniques. Which should be exciting."[/ul][/blockquote][/div][/color][/font]

Table Coding © Warrah
Editing - Kahara
"I'm Speaking!' | I'm thinking. [/center]

[/td][/tr][/table][/center]

[Jason]

Neo slowly and delicately removed the red cub from his face. Dante squirmed in the large paws of his uncle and giggled, crawling up his leg and onto his shoulders, playing in the mane that ran down the the beast's spine. His blue eyes flitted to his mother and he grinned as Neo slowly laid down, expression making it apparent he did not mind. Considering his size, Dante must have been feather light to him. "But Momma, Daddy and Uncle Neo are the best to climb on. Better than the rocks!" He was honest. The child was not the kind to say something simply to get his way, or make up a lie because it suited him. So far, he a was a model youth, which was what he strived for.

The ancient male just shrugged at Asesino. "It's fine. I suppose this can count as climbing practice. Jasper will be home in few hours with a bit of a surprise." Dante gasped on his back and Neo chuckled a bit. "Not for you, though I am sure he will bring presents." He looked to the obvious sister of Asesino and tilted his head. "Erna Donovan, am I correct? I am Neo Crimson, one of your two adoptive brothers."

[Reeku]

ERNA DONOVAN

[/size]

Erna nodded her approval and thanks at Asesino before turning her gaze round to look around the area they were in outside of the dens. Her ears would twist and turn every now and then as she listened into the other conversation not wanting to be impolite and interrupt and content with just listening.

Her head turned back to face the three as her name was said, she stared at Neo for a long moment eyes squinting slightly as she analyzed him while trying to fix old memories together.
"Ahh I remember now, Neo Crimson and.. oh what was his name Jasper? your brother?"Erna had completely forgotten that her father had adopted the two brothers when she was younger, though she rarely saw them back then. She paused and contemplated things for a while
"Then it must be the same Jasper that's the father of my new nephew and nieces."









[/center]

[kahara]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=cellPadding,0,true][atrb=width,450,true][bg=960000] ASESINO DONOVAN

[/i][/color] Said the mother as she gave her son a nod to continue with his so-called climbing practice. Mention of surprised caught her attention and she gave him a puzzled look as if to say 'what?' before she turned her gaze on Erna and gave a short nod. "Indeed it is." And while it may have seemed odd that Asesino should have cubs with her adopted brother, it didn't, necessarily, feel weird. They weren't related by blood and had clearly made intelligent, strong and loving children. No regrets on her behalf.[/ul][/blockquote][/div][/color][/font]

Table Coding © Warrah
Editing - Kahara
"I'm Speaking!' | I'm thinking. [/center]

[/td][/tr][/table][/center]