Though Mognag was enraged and little more than a snarling beast at this point, even a beast can learn from its mistakes.  Upon seeing Carla disappear again The Collective immediately dug its giant claws into the street, slowing its descent considerably.  It still hit the building, but only with enough force to daze it momentarily.  Before it could pick itself back up and continue its single-minded pursuit Ivory took advantage of the situation and wrested control away from Mognag, his furious growls gradually dying down.  

[color=CD5C5C]"Quit squirming before you get us killed!  I'll handle it!"[/color]

The Collective glanced back at the building.  A large shadow hugged the ground directly behind it.  [color=CD5C5C]"If she can warp, then..."[/color]  The creature leapt into the shadow and disappeared, each part of its body completely vanishing from sight as it touched the shade.  A moment later it reappeared within the shadow of another tall building, though this one was much closer to Carla and the citizens.  Though The Collective's ability to teleport was more limited than Carla's it still came in handy.

In a flash it bridged the distance between itself and its prey, and quickly dispatched of three civilians, two with its claws and the third with its tail.  The remainder fled in terror as The Collective pounced on top of Carla, pinning her arms to the ground.  [color=FF4500]"Stronger... still hungry![/color]  It flicked its tail menacingly, but before it could strike a curious thing happened.  The Collective's face, once alight with anger, was now twisted in grief.  

"H-help... me..."  It choked out these words in Ivory's voice, but it sounded far quieter and more pained than anything Ivory had shrieked so far.  

[color=CD5C5C]"How can she still be alive?!?"[/color]

[color=FF4500]"Won't... let me move..."[/color]

The Collective's grip loosened until Carla was able to free herself.  It remained in its position, still as a grotesque statue.