As the battle raged on, Alex's sinister smile widened. With a swift motion, he flung a small, strange device towards the Phoenixes.
The device landed amidst the defenders, emitting a piercing buzzing noise that cut through the chaos. Immediately, the air crackled with unsettling energy, and a sense of unease settled over the Phoenixes.
Sable was the first to react. She raised her hands, summoning a wave of fire to destroy the device. But to her shock, her abilities failed to respond. Her fire flickered weakly before dissipating entirely, leaving her empty-handed and vulnerable.
"What the hell... what's happening?" Sable exclaimed as, despite her attempts, she couldn't call forth the fire she was so proud of. "Someone destroy that device!"
"On it!" Selena replied, but even the weapons didn't work at the hands of the 'battlemaster'.
