By the morning of the new day, everyone had heard the story of how their First Zelandoni had killed a hunting cave lion all by herself with nothing but a Clan spear. "Thank you, all of you. It was late afternoon when they ate, and the food was delicious. Watching the herd until the last one was out of sight; Jonayla finally reined Gray around and began the ride back to First Place. "Brukeval, we all know how you feel about Clan people, but that doesn't give you the right to attack my mate and my daughter. "When you get close enough to the horse, slowly, but firmly compliment the horse and tell them about all their good characteristics to make them feel calmer around you," she said, reaching out. One misstep on your part can get you killed or maimed," she warned as she brought out the rope and carefully slipped it over the colt's neck, all the while speaking to it soothingly. It would make both women very happy if you did. They stopped briefly at the planned campsite, leaving the pack horses and two guards. The Auroch's left horn had caught the man just under his left armpit. Everyone knew this last part had come from a revelation their First Zelandoni had experienced during her calling to the Zelandonia, a revelation that had changed all of their lives. offered Havoe, pulling out two handfuls of the best looking flint nodules the poor man had ever seen and a basket of fresh cakes. The young couple had erected their travel tent and laid out the circle of stones to contain their campfire and had even gathered wood for the fire the day before. He couldn't help but think of the children that would have been his, and the pleasure he would have making those children with her. "Greetings First Zelandoni," Melodene said as she came to stand by Willamar. Ralev leaned close to the boy and whispered, "What did you think about my story Durc? "But once the people saw how a horse could pull a pole-drag and carry people faster and farther than any person could go on foot, they quickly decided that taming horses was a useful thing to do. As she reached the open area before the cave, the men sitting around the fire jumped up and reached for their spearthrowers. "Of course," Doroban said cheerily. He understood why he should stand there, but it didn't make it any less boring. "Well, if the look on his face is any indication, I think you've convinced him that you're a spiritual leader.". The Chimudonii hunters grumbled as they picked up their equipment and straggled down the path, past the Zelandonii group who still held their weapons ready. Holding it to her lips she murmured Jondalar's name over and over again, tears streaming down her cheeks. When Cambarre was away safely with the last young horse Jonayla waited for the others to disappear from sight before pulling the barrier away and letting the horses free from the enclosure. At first Shura shrank away from Ayla's outstretched hands. 'What would happen now that the Zelandonii people knew her secret,' he wondered. It would be her responsibility, as First Zelandoni, to introduce him to the Spirits that would lead him to the other side. ", "Jonayla and Durcan, will you two begin to set up camp? There were nods and voices raised in agreement by the leaders and Zelandonia attending the council. She left her spearthrower because it would be too cumbersome to bring while tracking on foot. She missed the intimacy and the quiet moments they shared together, lying in their furs talking quietly while stroking each other in a leisurely unhurried way. Suddenly there was silent scurrying past the leader's hearth as the women ran to the back of the cave to hide. And even though they were being chased by bad men, she felt almost joyous to be here with Cambarre at this moment. "At first the apparitions seemed to be half human and half horse. Being first to arrive, would give her a small advantage. On the spur of the moment she felt like a swim. He was rejected by females through peer pressure if nothing else. Someday you'll wake up and realize all you have left are memories, so make as many of those as you can.". Much of the walls were still only sketched in with charcoal outlines, but where they were completed, the paintings were breathtaking. ", Then suddenly Ayla stood and looked up into the sky, frowning. As she had prearranged with her friend from the south, she would remain silent and the southern Donier would greet and seat the others. And the Zelandoni of the White Cave is sure that this is so. They had been assigned the home ground south of their cave and had been there for several hours with little expectation of seeing anything unusual. It was an honor to be chosen to serve, but at that moment he felt only nervous fear. That's when Star began to howl his frustration at being tied up. The Zelandonia had risen and partaken in a brief morning meal and were ready to return to the Summer Meeting long before the sun would become visible over the mountain's peak. He looked different from any of the mixed spirit people she'd seen before. It was her turn to make Jondalar's heart beat faster. "How are your people recovering now?" ''I don't know why. I will go and talk to my Clan as you request Mog-ur. As all of the Zelandonia and the leaders of the caves arranged themselves around the burial shelter, the people attending the ceremony began to sit down on the ground and grow quiet. "Jamicon has roasted both Bison and Elk meat and Lanala has prepared a stew with lots of summer vegetables like carrots and beans and several types of grains. She would have told about the death curse if the Mog-ur had directly asked her, she would not refuse to answer. Jonayla agreed, instantly feeling happier than she'd been for some time and it showed in her face, her eyes and her disposition. "It's only that when I heard you had returned and before I knew you were injured, I had sent out a call to all the Zelandoni as you requested, to arrange a meeting for all the chosen. Brog felt an unfamiliar nervousness as he neared the two females. He wasn't sure what to do. I mean this from my heart," said the Third. Anyone who could call birds, horses and wolves to do their bidding was more powerful than anyone he'd ever known. Jonayla stood as tall as she could and said, "My mother, the Mog-ur of the Others, was trained by Creb's sibling, Iza. Willamar still called her by her personal name when they were alone. "The older brother was lucky and always brought in enough fish for his family to eat and to trade for things his mate might want. Durcan heard talk just the day before at the Ninth Cave's main hearth that some of the men might hunt for young wild dogs. Jonayla, being more subtle and knowing what would work better with the spiritual leaders, made a convincing case that if her mother died, no one among the Zelandonia would be as capable as her mother to be able to use the small amount of remaining fungus to find more. He stepped closer, towering over Ayla and raised his hand. She said that she wouldn't consider lying with any other man, only me. She had also heard her call out the question and had seen the Fifth point her out. It's amazing what a small amount of that fungus did for your wound. I'd had a son of my own who was a mixture and I loved him, and even though he's a man now and I haven't seen him since he was five summers old, I still love him and miss him." Ayla wanted to get back to Jondalar as soon as possible. Please! All eyes looked at the flames that burned with no wood, as if they were ghost flames. You take all kills for Clan cave. "Of course you can, though I would appreciate whenever you and your wolf pass by, that you might stop in to visit me. She stood beside the little bed that Jonayla had made for him and wondered at the event that had brought him into her life. As they came to the ford in the river they could see a huge sheet of granite that had been uncovered over time by the rushing water. I've always worried about him. ", When Madroman continued arguing, Ayla said sharply, "Silence! The men waiting around the fireplace for their turn laughed again, thinking that Crazy-Eyes was moaning in pleasure as he violated the young woman at his mercy, not that his life was ebbing away. 20. Although to the people around him he gave the impression of impervious stoicism, in reality he could feel their stares and their apprehension. Both women were stroking Wolf's fur as they had done countless times in the past. The Mog-ur now stood before her, waiting for her to kneel and to look down, but when she did not he signed, "The female Dula tells me that you were Medicine Woman of high rank and that you mixed the sacred root for the Mog-ur Memories ceremony. After a few minutes he stumbled upon the blonde Donier from the Ninth Cave sitting cross-legged at the north end of a meadow. He leered at her, indicating that he'd like to please her by doing more than she had asked. But someday, I hope you do have children. Dula gasped out loud in fear and surprise and reached out to support her Mog-ur. So I ask you, what do you expect of me 'Brog'?". She jumped up, telling her mother that she would gather some more firewood, and left the campsite with a bounce in her step. From all indications there will be no more chapters of her engaging saga. After all, he planned to build his own herd someday and then she would help him. Ayla smiled and replied, "It was an accident, like many things. Jonayla asked. Joharran nodded his acceptance, "Alright, so what do you suggest? Ayla opened her medicine bag and deftly pulled several small pouches out, one after another, laying them out side by side on a square of weaved fiber. She needed to hold him in her arms in the worst way. If he gets better, I don't want him here because it will only cause trouble. "I do not believe you, you do not speak the truth," he signed showing agitation. Farewell and may The Great Earth Mother watch over you." Ayla watched as Dula scuttled down beside the Mog-ur, who quickly tapped her on the shoulder allowing her to speak. She leaned down and tousled his ears and then turned to go, looking back to see if he would follow. "This is a unique place, with the carved portals and the smoothed painted walls. But this wasn't the time to flex his muscles, he was greatly outnumbered. Hugging Gray's neck she trotted toward the hesitating stallion. "There are Five Sacred Colors. Runners had been sent from Elder Hearth to all the outlying caves - as was their responsibility when such an important meeting of the Zelandonia took place. ", "Yes," he grunted happily. That was why Mageb was first to see the others coming. They had been performing the daily tasks of working hides, grinding grains and carving utensils, but now set them aside as Dula sat down with them to tell them about her adventures. The Zelandoni of the White Cave was stunned. The worst sight was Durcan with a pole-drag carrying the boy's dead father. She dipped the strainer that was made of woven reeds into the boiling water and removed the eggs before sitting next to her daughter. All of the children now worshiped the strange and wonderfully exotic Donier. Many had died, either from the fighting or from the hardship of living rough. Ayla remained silent, watching the other Zelandonia and the leaders as they interacted with Groog through her daughter. "When I've prepared myself, we'll ride to within sight of the cave and then Jonayla and I will dismount and walk toward them. The familiar symbols representing the moon names for the passing years were etched on one side, while on the other, the surface was left blank. Wolf has always been a harbinger of things that will happen; even when your mother and I were on our way back along The Great Mother River, returning home from the east, Wolf had known things that we couldn't even guess at. Not this person though, he must be unusually strong. "Jondalar, I'm alright. Maybe these Others would help him after all. "The sacred root is very hard to find!" With so many people to organize, it won't be an early start no matter how ready we might be," Ayla replied. Ayla didn't stop to think about the danger. I just wish Lanidar and Lanoga weren't leaving. I was happy that I would be having a child. As they reached the sitting man before them, Ayla called out in a quiet voice. They couldn't understand why he acted the way he did toward me. "First Acolyte of the Fifth Cave," she said. It is a wonderful experience to have a trusting little ball of fur following one around.". I'm happy for you both. The young boy led the way past the cave entrance and along a short path to a natural terrace, the place where the Zelandoni Stone stood. "Keep in mind that little ball of fur will grow up to be a real wolf someday. Ayla could see the leaders face as he tried to understand how to deal with a situation outside the memories of his ancient people. Several Acolytes were bringing stones to form a hearth circle and several others were foraging for firewood while the Donier of the Third Cave oversaw the effort. I guess it is unusual to have only one hole in the hide," she said conversationally. You'll see what I mean in time. ", Joharran looked relieved, "I was preparing myself on my return to hear that he was walking the Spirit World, so this is excellent news.". The Mog-ur looked uncomfortable, but looked squarely into his leader's eyes. "Will you be able to stay and watch me paint Wolf?". The Zelandoni of the Second Cave has been of service for more than sixteen summers. On his fourth circuit Durcan finally threw up his hands in frustration and ran to Lightning, jumping up onto the horse's back in one practiced motion. Hurriedly Cambarre tugged at the knife, but the flint blade broke off in the man's flesh, leaving only a small piece of blade still attached to the knife's handle. It appears to be a trait of the Zelandonii men to help their neighbors, we are truly blessed. They had camped close to a grove of trees that served as a wind break and the campfire warmed them as evening settled in. Hence the global interest in the sixth (and supposedly final) book in the Earth's Children series. It had worked well to tame the fever illness in several of her people she had treated. She would have felt the same attraction if it had been Jondalar rescuing her from the same fate. I was worried when she disappeared shortly after the Zelandonii left us. After this was decided, the group of spiritual leaders broke up into smaller groups and finally went to their furs to sleep. Tell all our hunters that men of the Clan are our friends in this. Ayla relied on his quiet strength more as time went on and his advice and support was naturally sought after by many of the people in the Ninth Cave and elsewhere. Nothing would stand in the way of her plan for revenge. We have no time for the likes of you!'". Jonayla was inwardly happy, soaringly so, but outwardly she remained calm, or at least hoped that she looked calm. It is when the grass begins to sprout from the earth and plants and bushes begin to turn green. Bullies and thieves are never satisfied. A little while later, as they readied the horses to begin the day's journey, Ayla noticed with satisfaction that the flint striker and firestone were no longer on the ground beside Groog. Ayla looked at the man and signed, "I will be talking with our leaders soon and we will do something about this. A female voice calling his name and his totem. Jonayla realized at that moment, maybe for the first time, that she wouldn't want to live without this man. Why would her father have named his son after a flathead? At least to him. By the time the people had gathered to witness the final Matrimonial of the season the shadows were stretching into long dark stripes, reflecting the onset of evening. "That reminds me, I'm sorry I didn't tell you this earlier, but I have been so busy getting settled in the storyteller's lodge that I almost forgot. "Let's eat and not worry about tomorrow until tomorrow comes. Both ranches offer a charming setting, featuring mountain views, magnificent sunsets, hiking trails, and horseback riding. All here were her family and over the years she had grown to love each of them as if she'd known them all her life. Cambarre watched Jonayla ride away with a sinking heart. It was a clear early spring day and it looked as if they could see forever. The murmur of flowing water and the sounds of the forest gave a peaceful feeling to their day. Ayla thanked the leader and her Zelandoni. "I almost forgot to ask you if you had seen Melodene the mate of Monkam who walks the Spirit World. I regret that and I want to try to set things straight between his spirit and myself. He felt, of all of them, she was probably the most accomplished with each of the weapons they had with them. "This is the perfect time of year for Creb's dish!" Let me walk forward and call out," Melodene offered. I admit I am a very lucky man," Cambarre smiled contentedly. Maybe after a night of sleep he would understand more and feel more confident. Cambarre nodded to Joharran as he dismounted. Cambarre looked concerned but then agreed. That evening would be the last meal when everyone would be together before leaving for home. I know there will be many Zelandonii willing to help. Ayla couldn't hold back any longer, now that the hunter had eaten, she had to know more about how Lanzadonii friends were doing. He might die anyway, no matter what she did, but she just couldn't bring herself to leave him. She will tell you more. "We will speak more about the trouble in the north when we arrive at the Summer Meeting," Ayla explained in Clan hand signs. he responded loudly. Also, those who were First among the Zelandonia were not actually buried like everyone else, but rested for all time in a special place of veneration, adding their accumulated power to the sacred Zelandonia gathering area. Proleva insisted that Ayla sit beside the hearth while she served her a breakfast of boiled grains mixed with blueberries and raspberries and apple slices. This moment struck a chord deep within her, a memory of a time long ago when she had been a little girl and Creb and Iza had first pronounced the name. He'd felt that she was too manly and spoke to him with too much force. Her ancestors had originally come from the edge of the land facing the big sea. As she was placing the stones to build the evening's fireplace, Ayla looked up when she heard the sound of her name. 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