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Chapter 7 ~ Fire and FlightThe day grew long and everyone seemed quiet as they made their way to the Misty Mountains.  Gandalf finally met up with them later. The silence seemed deafening. The dwarves left Thorin at peace with his loss of her and somehow his grief bore into them.  The weight of the world seemed to be on their shoulders.A silver winged hawk took flight above them and they knew she had sent Aidan to be his guide.  They were happy for their King but knew she was something that would not be discussed.  Even their strongest and most admirable leader had a weakness.  They traveled onward, knowing the dangers that lie ahead. Now ...