The neko struggled in the naga’s coils as they enveloped him, slowly but surely forming a scaly cocoon.

The naga yawned in boredom. This had been such an easy hunt… She began to squeeze, ignoring the neko boy’s cries for help.

What happened to the SMART prey? the naga wondered, her coils slowly crushing her latest catch. The neko gave a final scream, then death took him.

The naga scoffed, dropped the corpse, and slung it over her shoulder. She was about to leave when someone spoke to her…

“He was nothing short of pathetic.”

She looked up and saw a familiar female neko. “Oh, hello Velvy!” she said cheerfully, waving.

Velvet snickered. “Ah, Penny…” she said, shaking her head. “It’s been too long,” she said, jumping down and hugging the naga.