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She knew how impatient youth could be, and she wanted them to remember there were others to consider, not just their family. "I would propose we meet again when the snow melts and before the next Summer Meeting, to discuss what each of the Zelandoni has decided is important to the people and plan what might be best for our people so that we can present a united face to the leaders and people at the Summer Meeting. "No," he signed, "Come to me, we will talk." Mageb wasn't sure what to do. The Zelandoni of the Nineteenth Cave and of Wolf Cave had not returned to the Summer Meeting because they needed to be with their people due to the recent troubles. The song had been sung before, but with a shocked and distressed voice. They were all talking, using the Clan language and also the funny sounding language too. All of this extra responsibility that she had taken upon herself, to lead the Zelandonii here and to be the giver of Doni's gifts, to act as the intermediary to The Great Earth Mother, was maybe not as important as a family life. Ayla knew that she was painting an unrealistic picture of that time. ", "Yes Mongar, he was the wild men's leader. What if there was a 7th book in the Earth's Children series? 8. It was as if he was trying to make her feel bad about herself. "I just helped Skytalker enforce his spiritual control over the Chimu. He shouldn't leave Brukeval behind, but what choice did he have? "We will always be connected - you and I - by this thing that happened to us. "I just don't trust you. Ayla excused herself saying that she needed to change for the meeting and went down to the lake to meditate before leaving for the mountain. All I knew about you and Zelandoni were the stories that the storytellers told and that certainly piqued my curiosity," he smiled. "I saw you looking at Marilla last night and it, well it occurred to me that you might be unhappy about my past relationship with her." Would she soon have her daughter's children to love and teach? I know you're sad, but lately it seems that your mind has been in the Spirit World and not with us. She was as tall and as imposing a personage as he remembered, with her mass of flame red hair. With his hunter's nose he could smell the distinct odor of Barma in the air. Your file is uploaded and ready to be published. To my way of thinking this is a work or creative genius to write such compelling historical fiction in such delightfully mesmerizing manner making fiction facts so real as to be convincingly historical. Jonayla stopped and looked back at Cambarre with a question in her eyes. The segment of the marker below the ground represented that part of man that was of the earth. The sight of those two made her realize she was spoiling the day by thinking about the future, a future that might not happen. Some could have been out hunting. ", Ayla smiled gratefully at Jondalar's sister, and then she looked at her own children. Jondalar I hope you have a little more time that you can spend with us because I have many more questions about our First Zelandoni. I felt ugly and stupid compared to the Clan people. Durg was becoming tired of standing in one place while Mageb went in search of anything unusual. He hadn't seen any blood on her; that was a good sign. The Fifth turned and strode toward the opening of the chamber and stood just inside the arch, ushering everyone out. To his surprise and delight the first stone found its target and the fish began to float belly up. She was the one who led the Zelandonii here. The cave should be empty, only guarded by a Mother Doni figurine at the opening. Early the next morning, Ayla walked with her daughter through the main gathering area to the Zelandoni lodge. It was over. Ayla hugged her son, proud of him and telling him so. "Yes, tea would be welcome. ", "I need you. Maybe it had made him reckless because he'd confronted her, but he hadn't been able to frighten her. We will care for your children and honor them," she called out as they disappeared in the distance. "Times are becoming difficult and you are the answer, I'm sure of it." At first Ayla hadn't been sure that leaving him behind was such a good idea. Ayla looked at those sitting around the Zelandonia dwelling, catching the eyes of each. ", Joharran had been passing the two women as they talked and chuckled, "That's very true Camma," he said. Rubio stared back wide-eyed as Jondalar thanked him. It was hard to believe that this man was some sort of relative of Joharran and Jondalar; he looked nothing like the two men. Once done she stood up, looking down at the man. She threatened the Earth Mother Spirit, saying that if she didn't leave - she, Armuna - would shove her spear into Lumi as she had done to Atta, whom, she boasted, had been a bigger, stronger man than this one standing before her. I want a relationship like my parents have. The old Zelandoni nodded and sat down. After everything settled down and the people from the hills were led back to the shore they found that nothing was left to see. At first Jonayla didn't understand why there were shocked expressions on every face. "Now about the tea leaves" Ayla paused for effect. With that thought, Ayla slipped into a deep slumber, not to waken until dawn's first light. 'Madman' or something like it was his name. No matter how long she might have been away from the Clan, she would always be grateful to them. ", "Yes, I didn't mean to speak out of turn about your time with the Clan. Ayla hugged her child. Everyone noted the absolute assurance in the Ninth's manner and voice, and at the very least, the Zelandoni of Ninth Cave believed what she had said. She looked up at Tormaden and noted his look of reluctance. Because of the criticism from the newly appointed leader of the ancient Clan, Ayla is forced to leave the Clan and travel alone through dangerous open lands full of less people and many dangerous animals, searching for the people of her community. 'The Woman Who Hunts' was in Mog-ur lore and known only to Mog-urs. When I was leaving the holding to return south, Brukeval knocked me down and would have beaten me senseless if Jondalar hadn't stopped him.". Jondalar and the children became silent and watched as the two conversed. I think I still do in some way. It's so good to be back. I was happy that I would be having a child. Although to the people around him he gave the impression of impervious stoicism, in reality he could feel their stares and their apprehension. At the very least you shouldn't go alone.". They arrived at the Zelandonia gathering place on the morning of the fourth day to an almost deserted campsite. ", Willamar smiled in return, replying, "Well, it would probably be more accurate to say that you could stay with me for the rest of my life. That's the only reason I can give for following the Chimudonii instructions to leave that man," again gesturing toward Groog, "in a storage pit to await their return. Jonayla told the Zelandoni of First Wolf Cave about Durcan's wolf and the one the southern Zelandoni now had, saving the tale of her mother's wolf, Sky, for last. We must calm them as much as we can, and yelling won't help us do that.". "I can see this becoming a tradition. And I'm grateful," the Donier said again. You'll see what I mean in time. Ayla didn't actually swim, she just stood neck deep in the lake. It is only right and fitting that we drive them from yours." Reluctantly he held his hands out to accept the gift, wondering what he had of equal value. She burst onto the scene first and was suddenly facing a fully grown three hundred pound cave lion not more than twenty paces away. She had never for one moment forgotten Joplaya's sorrow. I'll really miss Lorala, she always treated me as if I were her little sister. Many mouths hung open in shock. I think if we go far enough north; they'll give up and then we can head west and back to First Place," Cambarre said, feeling confident with his plan. His mother's mother had been forced by a man of the Others and had taken his spirt. Mongar turned and moved past Brog, grabbing his heavy hunting spear. The people didn't look like the people she was used to and there was this woman, the Donier of the ninth cave, standing at the head of the group with her arms held wide. All but the very old or infirm were at the base of the abri, pole-drag hitched to horses and pack horses loaded and ready to go. They were gruff male voices, he heard no females. "And I hope I can make our cave leaders understand that the violence in the north must be stopped. "Yes, both are fine, although last winter we lost Ahnlay, Hochaman's mate. It was late afternoon when Durcan walked to the edge of the Ninth Cave's camp with his friends. It is well known there is more game in the north than in the south. ", The Donier of the Third Cave turned to Ayla, "I just hope we don't have too many candidates from the southern caves. The trees had absorbed the beginning of the rain but now that they were in the small glade, the rain was noticeable and she could see the rocks begin to darken from the raindrops. He looked down at the ocher stained amulet pouch in his hand and then at the receding figures of the two women once more, then he hurried back in to the cave. Ayla used some of the fiber cloth that Jondalar's mother Marthona had taught her to make and soaked it in a butterfly-weed mix as an added percussion against bad spirits entering Jondalar's body then she placed it over the wound. Although they were traveling as one large group, each family unit or extended family unit would camp together using the low slung camp shelters to deflect the wind and ward off the morning dew. "This man is unconscious, he has been hit hard on the head and he has a broken leg. The wolf will not hurt anyone and is not to be harmed." Apparently Ralev's storytelling had resonated with the Zelandonii so her Clan past wasn't such an abomination to them as it might have been when she had first come to the Ninth Cave. "The reason I have put myself forward for the burden of First Zelandoni, is that I know exactly what it takes to hold a people together in good and not so good times. Ayla had decided to reproduce some of the designs she'd seen when she and Jondalar had visited other people along the way on their journey from the east. Ayla spent much of her spare time working on interior panels for Jonayla and Cambarre's dwelling. She wasn't looking forward to the confrontations that would be sure to arise as she made her claim to the position of First Zelandoni. As his two friends hurried toward their home lodge, Durcan turned toward his own camp but stopped when he saw Willamar watching him with a big smile on his face. When she was younger leaving the Summer Meeting had always been a sad time for her, but over the intervening years she'd become more and more involved in the fall hunts and gathering efforts and her thoughts had already turned to the journey home and the subsequent hunts that would be needed to complete their caches for the coming winter. I have never been anything but proud of my Clan son. She would just have to rely on Brog to do the communicating and remain silent unless spoken to. "I'll not allow anyone to say anything against you, not in my hearing! The meeting broke up shortly after Camma finished speaking and Ayla found herself in the middle of a new discussion. "I'm beginning to think The Earth Mother and the Cave Bear spirit are one and the same. Ayla nodded, asking Jondalar to encourage him to continue. Ayla noticed eagerness shining from his eyes. I want to be your friend Jonayla. Brukeval's body had been wrapped in a travel tent hide. Although, she is not trained to be a hunter, Ayla decides to strap horses for meat and warmth for winter. The children could have become like their parents but instead they had grown up to be just the opposite. It was a big lion and I was frightened and thought I was going to die.". Then she dismissed the idea. Ayla looked down at Jondalar's sleeping form. There were three foods that traditionally signified to the Zelandonii that spring was coming. He could tell it was her recipe from the peppery fragrance. It will mean that our family is growing and that I will always have family. You're familiar with the ceremony, aren't you?". The woman is also the spiritual leader of the Others. "Why not? Do you think this will be agreeable to your leader?". "He and Blackie are trailing around after Durc. But then along came the First Zelandoni. The southerner sat down beside the hearth on a hide cushion and cuddled the little animal. "Star!" He smiled and took Ayla's hand, assuring the cave leader that they would return soon. That night, wrapped in her furs, snug within their summer lodge, Jonayla had trouble falling asleep. Camma asked, no longer holding her weapon at the ready but with her hunters still alert behind her. Who better to sort out this trouble in the north between the Clan and our Zelandonii brethren? I would appreciate it if you would find Joharran and ask him to come as soon as possible. Cambarre, go get the others. No one teases me about my name anymore so you can call me Durc too, if you like. he responded playfully. She hoped the meeting wouldn't digress into an argument about her leadership and her past. It had been proven to her over and over again that by cleaning wounds well, her mother had cured people others could not. But now big things were happening. In the light of day Ayla could tell that the Clan man was young, maybe the age of her own Clan son Durc would be now. Ayla moved over to kneel beside her daughter who was still lying on the ground, stunned from the rough treatment she'd received. He began to carefully crawl toward the voices. Groog wasn't sure if he should discipline her for such impertinent talk or if he should just keep his silence and send the girl away. It will return to the dark earth of the Mother, but your lan, your spirit, will go to the world of the spirits. Without the broad descriptions of landscapes and the repetitive mother's song I truly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. The Spirit must cross over and it was everyone's responsibility to help it do so. "I see," Ayla said, feeling a little cross. Tormaden and several hunters stood by with their spearthrowers still ready. You'll get to hear all of his stories mother.". He wriggled in delight as fingers gently scratched under his chin and around each pointed ear. 'I suppose I must let you have my bowl. The others would have to deal with that. There was no one to hear him as he said, 'Snake Bowl, give forth! And here you are. The workmanship in every detail was excellent. Go away! They provide for their needs and care about each other. Cambarre was chagrined. And it has been climbing every since. If anyone ridiculed him in her presence, they would regret it. It looked like someone had struggled or fallen into the bushes, breaking branches. For as long as I live I will come back here whenever I can to see this image of my friend. ", "Yes, there should be a wealth of material for me this winter. Out of necessity Ayla had developed the dried mud projectile that she had used to bring down the two men. Summer Child was beginning to be restive, tossing her head and rolling her eyes in unease. Brog thought that the woman's statement about her mate giving her children was a bit strange, but he understood a mother's grieving, even if not exactly what she had meant. Jaradal hurried on. She had no doubt in her mind that the two were now the closest of friends. "Try to stall him. I promise I won't keep you beyond the one day. She disrobed and walked into the cold water of the lake. So Armuna was no stranger to a spear and sling. Then she asked Tormaden where his First Wolf Cave Zelandoni would be this time of day. "Was the child attacked?" 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