He then turned away from the fire and closed his eyes. Groog saw a flash and a flame. ", Crazy Eyes rose to his feet, dusting off his leggings, "It's gone beyond that my friend," he smiled evilly. Willamar laughed happily. "Cambarre, we're all in this together in equal partnership with equal risk. In the future I hope I won't be speaking with the same regret in my voice that Camma is speaking with now.'. Ayla sat beside the boy and unwrapped the woven cloth from around his mid-section. Everyone saw it. At that moment they noticed Melodene coming over. What would happen if the Chimu and the Zelandonii combined forces and decided to hunt his group? The Zelandoni of the Seventh Cave stood and looked around at his fellow Doniers. The Zelandoni of the Second Cave has been of service for more than sixteen summers. He reminded her of someone she felt she should know. In fact, says Auel, ''the rape was probably the most difficult scene I've ever written because I hate violence, particularly sexual violence. Of course, it also helps sales that Auel's books have stirred both religious and sexual controversies in her homeland. "I heard a rumor that you and your family might leave us and I wanted to tell you that I don't want you to go, I don't want to lose you. It just seemed to happen when she needed guidance. But this wasn't the time to flex his muscles, he was greatly outnumbered. Two Clan meetings put together would not match the number of the Others in just this one cave! Golden skin and golden hair with a confidence that shone from Her face and there was no doubt who was at Her side. I'm going to place a willow stick between your teeth and I want you to bite down on it. It was hard to make out what they were saying. Ayla picked up her travel pack and slung it over her shoulder then moved silently out from behind the fallen tree to follow the man who was disappearing into the trees a few lengths ahead of her. "If that happens and they succeed, who's to say that it isn't for the best. ", "Yes Jonayla, that crossed my mind too. The cave leaders of these three Zelandoni also volunteered to accompany their spiritual leaders as did many other men from those caves. It was only a matter of time before they came in search of her. The advantage to having so few traders present was that not a lot of people were there and the children could talk to the men and women about their items on display. He had to judge where the man's heart would be and hope that he would hit it from his angle of thrust. "What I know is that the Clan is different than the Zelandonii, in that they can't change their way of thinking. Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software. "Daughter, I wanted to give you a gift that you might enjoy as much as I did once. She couldn't resist the small ones. "I can't think of the last time we Zelandoni all agreed on anything." ", Folrian giggled, "You just like the way people stare at you and your wolf when we walk through the camp. She put me back together, even stitching my flesh and muscles back into place. Earth's Children were blessed. Storage lofts were built there to hold the dried grass and tripod stands were made to hold the many hide bags of mixed grains. Thank you. I should have talked about him years ago, but never quite knew how to introduce the subject. He looked like a human weasel, shifty eyes and ingratiating smile. "How is Robinar?" She could see cuts and bruises all over his body as if he'd been held down and beaten by more than one person. "Ayla's like a daughter to me and besides, by telling her, the Mother might hear and grant our wish. I know not what they mean but will see what they do when the time comes and explain it to you. The woman knew Ayla was the First Zelandoni. That first time we met all those years ago was life changing for me. Before her, portrayed in stone, was the most perfect replication of a gray wolf that Ayla had ever seen. It might have been that she looked nervous or it could have been a brief look of hatred in her eyes. "I know," said the old man. "At the very least we need to understand what is happening north of the river before heading into the fray. They had even experienced some difficult times in their relationship, but she could still - at his touch - feel like a young girl experiencing the wonder of a first opening. Ayla looked down at Jondalar who was burning up with fever. He was a man who seemed to have honor and self-control. She could hear the children's voices raised in cheerful play just beyond the lodge entrance and she heard someone in the shelter moving around, clearing their sleeping things away for the day. Then, hand in hand, they strolled back toward the family campsite, sated and content beyond anything they had experienced in a very long time. You can also blame her for the firestones that Madroman used to impress your people into believing that he was something more than just a grasping, puffed-up nothing.". "You have always talked sense and you've never pretended to be something more than you are. Making no threats, but expressing fears of what could happen. Durcan reined his pony around and heeled it into a gallop toward the trees with Jonayla following closely behind him. The poison was too powerful for any of my cures to work.". "If there are some good hunters among them they would be well hidden, but I would guess there are no more than the fingers on one hand. There was a hunter at the last hearth closest to Madroman who was set to watch him. "Then Madroman showed up. Mageb signaled the hunters to follow him and they ran silently forward, their heavy thrusting spears gripped in determined hands. He'd never seen anyone who could use one with more skill than her. We all die eventually and cannot be so bound up with another that when we lose them our life stops too. Until she finds a mate of her own she can cook for me and help to care for my dwelling." The boy shaded his eyes from the orange-red glare of the setting western sun as it touched the horizon. It was almost inconceivable that anyone could come out of a confrontation like that alive. The group of Zelandonia and their Acolytes were stopping a little late in the day but they had all agreed to make it far enough that day so they could enter the sacred site the next morning and have most of the day to set up camp and rest in preparation for the difficult days to come. Two Wolf Lodge had been responsible for the care and maintenance of the sacred cave for as long as anyone could remember, in fact no one could remember when they had first started using it. At least Folrian didn't, and that made him happy. They are Clan who live a very long way from here, on the other side of the world.". He decided that he would do the same, for now. She meant to say Zelandoni, but she was still in shock and it just came out that way. Then as the last stones were laid in a cairn, the people stood back and the female Mog-ur began to perform an eloquent lament in motions and signs that stirred the Clan man's soul. You're worth waiting for Jonayla and I mean that," he said seriously. Most Zelandonia suffer when they are called. Now, on this occasion, it was important that Ayla be allowed to speak to Dula one more time. "A leader needs to master hunting weapons and new ways in order to lead well. Why do you think she brought her people north to confront the Shaman? She wholeheartedly loved the baby animal. She knew that the last time they had talked she had been stiff and unresponsive, but it was only because she had been nervous being so close to him then. "Yes," Cambarre agreed, smiling. She quickly went to work on the man, calling her daughter over to hold his shoulders. Cambarre leaned across and they kissed. 'How could my brother suddenly have become so well provided for?' We may find ourselves at risk of running into some of the renegades. We all saw it. As the early morning light glowed on the horizon, Ayla and her daughter were busy breaking camp and loading the carry baskets in preparation for the day's trek. Everyone in the Clan has seen them, that's why I'm using them now. I'm sure they were as frightened by that huge beast as we were. He was sure she was right. Taking advantage of this moment of surprise, Cambarre pulled his arm violently out of Mageb's grip and walked back to the horses, he reached down and playfully pulled a wolf ear, then he slipped the spearthrower out of its holder and loaded a bird spear into it. "Now it seems that there are two Chimu. Denanna wanted to know why they were traveling with him. She transferred her gaze to Dula and said, "I will make the trade, you may have the sacred root for this that is left of the fungus. "Yes, but it will certainly be something to look forward to," the Zelandoni said. Incensed at being disturbed from her task Jonayla furiously signed, "I am daughter of the female Mog-ur who is also medicine woman! "Dula will discuss a cure with you," he signed, signaling the Clan Medicine Woman to move forward and assist the injured man. My only reason for writing this book is to continue the vibrant saga that Jean created over the past forty years. It was the boy Rubio, the young leader of the cave attendants, hurrying toward them. I want to visit the Clan one more time to talk to Dula and Mog-ur, I have something there that is unfinished and that I must see too. I only hope I can live up to her expectations of me. My father said this evil might come back for anyone it didn't get the first time and he suggested that we journey inland far away from this threat. She just dismounted and walked down through the people toward the relatively deserted place beside the stream where the Donier from the south stood. "Yes, that's where I saw one before. You wait here," Joharran said, handing her his spearthrower and walking slowly forward with his hands raised above his head. She took the time to offer the boy a formal greeting to the Third Cave's Zelandoni. She could tell by his expression that he was eager to contribute something meaningful. Ayla made eye contact with each couple, smiling and nodding to each. Atta shrieked in pain as Armuna put all her strength into the spear and rammed it deeper and deeper into him. "What should we do?" It was hard to tell them apart. He was so surprised that for a moment he stood still with his mouth open such that the man behind him almost ran into him. She was squatting beside him and must have just touched his shoulder to wake him. She can't leave my father in his condition, but she must be mad with worry that I haven't come back. Predators will stare a horse in the eye, so we don't want them to think of us in that way. All her life she had been able to tell when something was bothering her mother, it was the way she held herself, the way she moved that betrayed her inner feelings to her daughter. She hated it and she hated him. Just as he realized that they might actually be the man and woman their leader had ordered them to seek out, the woman stopped and stared directly at him. Jonayla didn't touch it. Her research has taken her across Europe from France to Ukraine, including most of what Marija Gimbutas called Old Europe. ", "Yes," he grunted happily. I think we've tracked them long enough to determine that they aren't doubling back to follow our people.". I know when he first came among us, he did do some amazing things. They remained silent, each thinking their own thoughts until the gathering place came into view. As Ralev's voice stilled, the flute and drum faded away. As if reading his mind the strange apparition before him pulled her left legging down to show four vivid stripes carved into her thigh. That's what the Donier of the Third Cave and I were just discussing. Tormaden, leader of the Nineteenth Cave, has asked for help and it is our responsibility to go to his aid," Ayla stated. They were breaking all the rules of good woodcraft and it made her feel even more uneasy when she thought of the dangers of floundering around like this among the boulders and the profusion of trees. They'll kill me. "Thank you, all of you. She had gathered the women who had been training with their weapons and had them arm themselves. Well, here we are, some 30 odd years later, and I've finally finished them.''. Our hunters retreated and returned here to let me know.". Ayla cheerily greeted her daughter who was just drying her face and arms, completing her morning ablutions. "Yes, counting words. She felt as if a weight had been lifted from her. "Mother, we've arrived. We all three survived a terrible fate and we will always have that in common. To his satisfaction the burial ceremony seemed to observe the basic rituals, even though it wasn't exactly as he knew it should be. "I am grateful to you both for taking on the task of calling on the Chimu during your trial period. Brukeval nodded his head indicating Melodene. The song had been sung before, but with a shocked and distressed voice. No one could remember any humans violating the Mother Doni Sentinel before. Now as the sole Donier of the Ninth Cave, Ayla was responsible for planning the procession to Sacred Mountain, situated on the eastern edge of Old Valley. You're such an accomplished hunter and horse trainer, but there are other things that beautiful women should take time to enjoy." They rode in single file by rank. She knew that they still had five days before the final Matrimonial. This was the Ninth Cave's share from the summer hunts. "Keep in mind," Ayla finished, "that Madroman and Brukeval are the instigators of these atrocities and those from the Chimu community who follow them are for the most part just deluded people. They were just a short way from the Summer Meeting grounds when they heard a man's loud scream from west of the riverbank. They looked exactly like Groog's eyes, big dark brown eyes, nothing like any of the Zelandonii. He watched as the two people of the Others came toward him, he was relieved to see that they did not notice him. "Yes, we do have great food, but I think the real reason so many people are here is that Ralev has spread the word that he was going to tell a new version of the Mother Spirit Story. I, too, was very, very disappointed in Ms Auel's book, in that it just didn't live up to the promise of the rest of them. If he hadn't grounded his spear and used it to hold himself upright he might have fallen, as humiliating as that would have been. We have all been out on the hunt to make up for lost time. She shook her head as if to clear her vision. Her mind felt numb, her heart was racing and she felt her blood pulsing through her veins. "To be the son of She who speaks for the Mother. And since this is First Wolf Cave, dedicated to the Mother it just seemed like the right thing to do" her voice trailed off into a hesitant silence. ", Rubio had been listening to the Donier's voice, it sounded so strange, so unlike what he was used to. The children did not move as they observed the approaching Zelandonia procession. Stories were circulating that their Donier had been suddenly called to make a great and important image within the cave. 'What would he know about anything?' Brog felt an unfamiliar nervousness as he neared the two females. What of them, do they fare well also?" "There are not enough words to thank Marti and her team at Sacred Mountain. If not, then all I've done is to misinterpret the dreams she sent me. The smile was very reminiscent of her mother's - one of the things about her that had attracted Cambarre to her in the first place. "I agree with this approach. Jonayla was feeling subdued as well and silently followed her mother up the gradual grade to Hilltop Holding. I thought I heard something, but I guess it was nothing. We're not far away and you can ride doubled up with one of the men. She was grateful to the strong solidly built man. And if I'm not mistaken, you are Ranec and Tricie's son! The Earth Mother had spoken for her and no matter what decision was made by the gathered Doniers now, she had done all she was able. Actually the tea was a bit overpowering, but she could see Zolana was proud of it and she knew it would be a restorative drink in the cold of winter, so she drank it all and asked for a second cup. Jonayla closed her eyes as she felt the touch of his lips on hers. He held her loosely with one arm so she would not fall. "Jondalar, I know how to track silently, I know how to observe without being seen. The whole experience had been jarring and stressful, so Ayla was grateful when they were finally riding south and away from the Nineteenth Cave. In his experience no female had ever stared him in the eye before and to have one doing it now was unnerving. Durg didn't move, not even a muscle, not even a blink of the eye. When Groog realized what the woman Mog-ur was kneeling in front of he let out a cry of rage, bringing Ayla out of herself, out of her shock. I've always admired her and I believe that her past experiences have made her the person she is now. "Creb! They had called her the names they had heard and they said they had heard that he was no better than a flathead himself, because he'd come from her polluted body. Jondalar and Cambarre broke camp and got the horses ready to go while breakfast was being made. Not even the leader had them. It had a pungent smell, reminding her vaguely of the sacred root from Creb's Memories Ceremony. It could be seen through the white streaks. When she mentioned that her mother had known the Mog-ur named Creb, Groog sat up with a sudden alarmed expression on his face. Ayla raised her hand in greeting and called out as she walked to the shallows and stepped out of the water to stand in front of her friend. The southern Donier couldn't understand why her rival would commit herself like this, but maintained her silence, waiting to see what would be said next. Ayla dismissed the noise as a distraction and concentrated on the scene unfolding before her. Ayla sat behind the screen with Blandar thinking about the ceremony that would take place soon when voices intruded into her thoughts. Then, when it became obvious that the other woman would stand there until she took the stones, she slowly reached and grasped them in her own hands. She'll tell you that the cave lion as well as the horses and Wolf, only answered to her because they saw her as a friend. The other books in the series were all set in the here and now and I felt I shouldn't break away from that format. They would be back in the arms of the Zelandonii before midday. He also felt awe. Jonayla had had a mother and father who cared about her greatly, while Lorala and her older sister, and for that matter, all of her siblings, had been neglected by their irresponsible parents. He need not die from this wound. "Well, I'm always willing to please a pretty woman." "Then Cold Moon comes, (December). Ayla looked at Jondalar, desperate for any hope, then asked, "What is it?". We were captured by bad men from the Others in the forest behind us and we're not sure where we are. Ayla was finishing up Summer Child's curry as the aroma of meat grilling on the cooking fire reached her. Both Ayla and her daughter rode away to hunt. left kudos on this work! We might be talking late into the evening and I want to make sure everyone has food so they're able to concentrate on the issues at hand without hearing their stomachs rumbling.". We will have an empty dwelling that was used by Jondalar's apprentices. Would you ask Lorala to bring us a plate of food later, before all the good things are eaten? He looked at his mate and asked, "Is that enough?". ", "That is true. Without another word, Ayla resumed her position in front of her Acolyte. As they reached the sitting man before them, Ayla called out in a quiet voice. ", Looking directly at Ayla but addressing Tormaden Denanna spoke, "I don't suppose you talked to the First Zelandoni about this before this meeting? He was sure they would have the most beautiful and talented children anyone had ever seen. Mageb tensed, gripping his hunting spear tightly. Durcan realized that he was antagonizing the trader. She held wild celery, the first growing food to reach out from the warming soil, denoting that spring had arrived. She'd been nice to him, treating him like a man, someone of importance. He had seen others with similar light colored hair but he'd never been this close to one of these Others before. Ralev leaned toward the boy and winked, "I found it in my imagination." Ayla indicated all the people standing around watching them. His close relatives and then his friends from his home cave would be first in line. ", Jondalar could take no more, "Brukeval, what happened to you? I was close to him when he died and I heard what he had to say. He was taller than Crazy Eyes and much more muscular, but it was obvious by his body language, that he was lower in rank. She looked toward the noise and saw Willamar and Melodene coming toward them carrying a cooking basket each, full to the top with blueberries. "If you accept this, then I am ready to lead you to him now." It will create peace and understanding between our peoples and it will stop the violence that this person and his companion have caused." 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. Kill more Auroch than your spear," he said, pointing at Mageb's spear, trying to make him understand. "I know you will and it's appreciated. Only the blonde Donier had done so. Over that time there had grown a wealth of foodstuffs for the taking. So it is with the Mother's Love. "Joplaya and Echozar do well," Robonar replied solemnly. ", "I understand your feelings son, but like I've said, I've seen Wolf do just that, time and time again. "Rubio, good morning." Looking down at the disturbed grave Ayla said, "Jondalar, he never had anyone who really loved him. In fact I believe that was the place where the First Zelandoni's Wolf marked the cave, all those years ago, when he found this place. "The Sacred Mountain" begins ten years after Jean's final book, The Land of Painted Caves and is my version of where a seventh book might have led. I don't even hear bird song," the younger woman replied, looking around the area, noticing the unnatural silence for the first time. Having so many of the Others around all the time was making him even more nervous and he didn't like the feeling. The two hunters had their spearthrowers, but they also knew if it came to a fight they would lose. Even though he was only a young child when I left him, he is as important to me as the two children given to me by Jondalar.". "So, you continue to have hidden depths. He paused for a moment to look around at the other spiritual leaders. ", "I am willing because you were willing to use almost the last of your fever fungus on my mate to save his life," she replied, "you are welcome to the root. He managed to croak, "I-I am, Zelandoni." Unknown to Mageb, the only reason Cambarre could communicate with him at all was the fact the all the Zelandonii used some of their sign language when on the hunt. She gently closed Wolf's eyes and knew that he had loved her as much as she had loved him. It seemed strange to Durg that a female would tell a man what to do, even a man of the Others. This is a rich land and there's no reason why we need to share it with flatheads. "No, I mean yes, I'm fine. The pup was at a very rambunctious stage now. Once I have spoken to them I will leave you in peace.". Just between the two of us, I want to stop by the Clan cave one more time and I need to do one other thing that I feel is important and very personal. We were forced to run away from our home, leaving everything behind. 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