The disturbance in the small village quickly attracted the attention of the other enforcers. At first, they couldn't see clearly in the dark, but as they drew closer, vines illuminated by the firelight began to whip and entangle them.
Thick petals turned into gaping maws. From within, the stamens burst forth with coiled mouthparts which, after capturing the village's invaders, plunged into their heads to stir and suck out the softest nutrients.
BANG! BANG! BANG!
A few sporadic gunshots struck the surface of the out-of-control plants. While they tore through some of the tissue, such minor damage was negligible to the main bodies, which continued to erupt and grow.
Even more terrifying, its root system spread and moved with ease through the swamp. When it sensed someone step above, it would decisively burst from the ground and drag the unfortunate soul into the inescapable mire.
