"We can't waste that, we only have two more torches!" yelled Hudson, as Emma snatched the torch from him. "It's our only chance of stopping them long enough to get away!" With that, she flung the torch. The grass and surrounding foliage started to flame. The crackling fire spread quickly across the dry grass. "Run!" screamed Kristen, realizing the fire put them in danger. They ran at top speed to some rocks and watched the fire crackle. "Look," said Alex, "the bugs are retreating!"