Bali surveyed what group was left with him, for many had left. Yanithe, Belfalod, Erulon, Kili, Durin, Dain, Hogar, Astarielle, and Sarello, and the Gondorians. He nodded in satisfaction. He had all that he needed to make the weeks long march.
The company continued down the path, walking at a fast pace. Soon night had fallen. They stopped a made a quick camp by the roadside. Belfalod got a fire going, and a reluctant Kili was put on kitchen duty with Erulon. Durin was put on watch, and the others dispersed from the camp to gather firewood.
Later, the members of the company sat down to a hot meal around the fire. It was then they noticed Yanithe was missing...
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