[michime]

The mantis flew low and using one of the sharp slicers on his first arm to cut through the top of the entanglement exposing the Major's hide spot.  The creature stayed low but did not land as if he was studying the small space trying to find a way to attack the intruder.  He tilted his head from side to side then let out a loud click.  

This must have been a signal to the roots because they sprang out from the ground quickly.  Thick hair grew out from one main tap root and it spread up and tangled the Major up in their branches.  

"Breed, breed, breed," the mantis' wings seemed to call as they beat in the air.  "Breed, breed, breed."