Cody snorted "if stupid means saving your life, then I will do it" he formed more shadows, willing more into creation then he ever had before. 

Cassie stared at the helicopters. She licked her lips. This would be more than she had ever done before. She raised up her arms, and then brought them down slowly, watching the flying bugs-for that's what they were, an annoyance. 

They slowly fell as she dropped her arms, struggling for control.