She blinked. It looked like there was a shadow right in fro- Bitterroot flapped to force herself to the ground. A pouncing Gale flew over her head and bounced across the ground toward the wall of flame, crunching branches as she did. Seizing her chance, Bitterroot released Trace, dove at Gale, and hurled her into the fire. Gale ignited almost immediately. The heat pulsed; Gale shrieked like a banshee for half a moment, then fell silent.