Paige Summers's plan was actually quite simple.
The first step was to tie a rope around the shrub's midsection, like staking a potted plant. This would serve two purposes. First, it would neutralize its ability to attack, preventing other branches from "making trouble" during the rescue. Second, binding it would severely restrict its movement, making it easier to target.
Of course, the key was not to provoke it.
Only then could they move on to rescuing the car and the people inside.
Marcus Monroe was chosen to cut the branches. Paige Summers believed his Energy Blade was sharper than almost any physical sword.
Claire Chapman, meanwhile, would be on standby to catch them.
As soon as the branches were severed, he would have to use his superpower to safely catch the car and move it a safe distance away. This was a precaution in case the shrub, enraged by the pain, broke free from the ropes and attacked again.
The plan seemed perfect, but only on the surface.
