Nero spun like a top to avoid taking damage from all sides, creating a whirling vortex that he thought would be strong enough to repel the feathers, but his eyes deceived him. He forgot that they were made of steel and could not be blown away like normal feathers. The sharp feathers pierced through his insect armor. A sharp pain wracked his body, but he shook off the feeling. He firmly plucked out the feathers and threw them back at Kree as she plunged for him.