Chapter 8-9

Brian remembers the sparks that flew when it hit the stone, with his hatchet. He builds a nest of thin materials beneath the stone wall, ripping his twenty-dollar bill, the only money he has, into tiny pieces. He adds bits of peeled bark that he tears as thin as he possibly can. Then he strikes the hatchet against the rock repeatedly, hoping the sparks will catch the nest. Some of the sparks catch briefly, but fade out immediately. He remembers that fire needs oxygen, and alternates blowing on the sparks in the nest with striking the hatchet.Finally the fire catches, and the sparks grow into a glowing flame. Having fire is a huge morale boost for Brian, who now feels like he has a friend and a guard.