"No! Let her go!" Cat screamed, feeling her fear choking her. The phoenix rose up faster than she could control and her skin felt as if it was burning as her power struggled to escape. She felt a soothing touch and realized it was Evelyn, reaching into her mind.
Calm down, Cat. Don't let her get to you so easily. We're all here. Zahara, can you get the tendril off? It looks like it may be part of the tree so you may have a chance. Quickly.
Zahara bobbed her head and darted closer, staying out of range of the witch's grasp by zigzagging towards the raven that was frantically flapping in Carman's trap, looking like a bird stuck in a house trying to find a window. Cat watched as Zahara climbed onto Vanessa, gnawing away the tendrils that were sapping her energy, letting her fall free of her
