Sue and Crystal finally got over their shock and ran to Spike's aid. Sue's boots clicked-clacked as she ran down the decrepit concrete path. A branch lifted up from Spike and slammed into Sue and Crystal, throwing them back and knocking them off their feet.
Meanwhile, Jade tried to adjust to the water content in the air, but her body did not want to agree with her mind. Seeing that Spike needed her, Jade used the little energy she had left and slapped against the branches. Unfortunately, it did nothing. The plant simply absorbed her attack.
The branches slowly lifted up to study Jade and finally deciphered her as water. So they went back to Spike, beating her mercilessly into the concrete path.
Spike growled loudly at her rough treatment.
As Sue and Crystal tried to st
