On the second day, after stopping in the late afternoon to make camp, Jondalar and Durcan left the campsite in search of a supply of firewood while Jonayla and Lorala set up the overnight travel tents. Your daughter told me you had come this way to be alone to meditate. Iza was allowed by the leader to pick me up and take me with her. "I'll get a fire going and make an infusion of goatweed and comfrey for your wound and the boy's too," Jonayla said, rising to fetch some wood for a fire. There were some calls of support. "I want to keep what little is left, so we can compare it to samples we find. She had been attracted to him, he knew that for certain. And it is true he put a child in me. It's like all the important decisions in my life. she asked to encourage the other woman to continue her story. "So will I young man," Jondalar said. She could hear a man breathing or a footfall twenty arm-lengths away when she concentrated on her surroundings. I also know if he were here, he would make you happier," said Jonayla, who was Acolyte of the Zelandoni of the Ninth Cave and Ayla's self-assured daughter. ", Then suddenly Ayla stood and looked up into the sky, frowning. ", "That is true. Her life She was sharing, because woman conceives when Pleasures are shared." What was she playing at? ", Jonayla looked up into his eyes and replied, "You won't die unless I am already dead. 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. Feelings of encouragement and safety pulsated through her mind and body. "My totem was not given to me by the Clan," she signed. "Daughter, while I clean the wounds would you go to my medicine bag and get some lice-bane seeds and", Jonayla broke in, "And comfrey roots, ground together and made into a decoction to wash the wounds. "I think it might also be a good hiding place over on the far side of the pond. Camma wished them a good night's sleep, and with a mischievous twinkle in her eyes, she left them alone and returned to her own place within the cave. He refused to include himself, at least in his private thoughts. The huge cat died instantly, but its momentum took the spear up and over, pulling Ayla along with it. I've missed not having Wolf around. "I think by the time we return to the Ninth Cave, if I haven't had my flow by then I'll be absolutely sure. Ralev told a new story about the sea people and then we went to visit the traders and that's when we heard you had returned. Why are you here? Unknown to them all, as time would tell, Jonayla was changing the future of summer gatherings by her actions in the spring. "I don't know much, but we had two hunters go south on a Journey down the peninsula to the sea two summers ago. It felt like days since she'd last slept and her daughter's situation was another deep blow, numbing her further. It was indeed very thoughtful of your Zelandoni to arrange this. That was the final step in his abiding trust of this female Mog-ur. Anyone who signs in Clan would be able to see a lie instantly. "What is this? Ayla was about to speak when he turned and placing two fingers in his mouth, he blasted out a shrill whistle that rose in pitch and then lowered again. "Greetings mother, greetings Folara," she said, still sounding full of sleep. "Certainly daughter, sit." They forced the women to cook for them and to do other things and there was nothing we could do about it. As they moved deeper into the forest it soon became obvious that they would have to dismount and lead the horses. It is well known there is more game in the north than in the south. "There is no need to remove the sewing. "The one common thread between these diverse peoples is their belief and worship of The Great Earth Mother. ", When Madroman continued arguing, Ayla said sharply, "Silence! Ive been looking out for a new book for a few years now. They were interrupted as the cave leaders came over to the gathered Zelandoni. Maybe it wasn't the eyes but the expression of hate that he always seemed to wear. Even though he knew it was rude to do so. She had hoped the uproar about her past might have let up while she'd been away. Have you decided what you're going to call this little one? 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. We didn't have horses until you were leaving and no one to show us the best ways to hunt from horseback," Camma looked beseechingly at Cambarre and then at Jonayla. They talked about his father and Eyzinah joined in the conversation. Ayla knew what Madroman had planned for them. Their body shapes were very similar and they walked with an unconscious confidence and grace. I wish I had more to tell you, but that's all I know. She had blue eyes, blonde hair and a high intelligence quotient. Ayla turned toward Jonayla, "Daughter, do you feel strange in any way? Ayla turned to look at the young man, and he looked back at her. It must be the shock of the killings, she thought. He involuntarily choked up a bit when saying 'your affection'. They needed to be close to water and have enough space to spread out comfortably for so large a number of people. Proleva asked. The man finally smiled and said, "As you say, we'll leave now. The boy grinned excitedly up at the mysterious blonde woman who he knew was truly the Mother's surrogate. I can't see how anyone or anything, other than The Great Earth Mother could know something like that before it even happened. He did not like to ask his brother for help, for he knew how mean-fisted and selfish his brother was. There were panoramas that told stories of the Spirit World and images of animals and hunting scenes. Some of the designs were totally foreign to the Zelandonii, but she was sure her daughter would appreciate them because of their uniqueness. There it was, a sad sight indeed. This was an opportunity he would not throw away. "Is Jonayla alright?" They must be made to feel as part of the whole. If we're lucky and don't run into too much trouble we should be back in a half moon or so. "You know, I still remember when you first talked me into riding that horse of yours. 9.26 New. At that moment, the gathered people heard the first rumblings of the Mother. "I'd never considered it before," She decided to leave it at that. She wanted to bring the conversation back to the Clan and asked, "So what happened between the Chimu and the Clan?". I will not stop until these Hyenas have been stopped!". "We will talk more of this after your mate has been treated. The Zelandonii were anxious to return to the Summer Meeting. As you have heard, the giant waves came and obliterated all the villages along our coast. She overcame the Shaman and humbled him in front of everyone. It also served to let the surrounding areas of the home caves recover from constant use, letting nature grow grass for grazing game and their horses while also leaving a ready source of the summer's supply of grains and berries. ", "No, but thank you Jondalar, I ate with the Zelandonia this morning before we left the mountain. But, among her unusual family, Ayla craves for human companionship. She wouldn't back down, not when there were so many Clan people already dead. Jean Auel's controversial Ice Age saga is finally complete - perhaps. She asked surprised. He grew to adulthood alone. That dirty beast had always given him the evil eye. Before having been called to lead them, she had been third in order of precedence. Jonayla said, one eyebrow raised, hands on hips. Andes mountains and into the deepest places of the self. She had found that now, after the last time she used the Sacred Clan root, she could enter the Spirit World by drinking a mild absinthe tea. She was a fool to have dared to defy the Earth Mother Spirit come to earth. "This is a quiet spot that we should have to ourselves for a few days without fear of disturbance.". "We will just have to see what he says. "Yes, just let me know if they talk about anything interesting." "Zelandoni! She rose to her feet and silently walked to the center of the chamber. This will be my last summer because I'll be twelve next year and too old to continue in my place. She knew that they were confused and uncomfortable with this new knowledge. In reality Cambarre could be aroused by her smile, a wink, or just breathing the same air as Jonayla. When they were asked by their First Zelandoni to dig a single grave-pit for the remains, everyone put their backs into the work and soon had a respectable grave-pit dug. That reason alone should be enough to make you our new First Zelandoni. Storytelling was more than just telling a story. Even though this book acknowledges that book, it cleans up some of the messes left behind by Jean when she pretty much abandoned the story-line she'd spent 40 years building. His mother's mother had been forced by a man of the Others and had taken his spirt. My question is this; do we want to remain one people or are we prepared to split apart. Jonayla disengaged the pup from the sling and held him out to the Zelandoni. "I remember our first Summer Meeting together," Jondalar reminisced as they walked side by side down the trail toward the cave. There was no way to tell how long they would be on the trail and even with horses they could only bring a few days rations with them and since they might have to hunt for food, too many mouths to feed was to be avoided. They looked like plain stones, although one was flint. "I have come to lead you to our Shaman, he will see you," he yelled. "Yes, I'm sorry to tell you that Wymez passed over into the Spirit World last winter. So when Armuna tried to seduce him, he just took his pleasure with her against her will, hurting her when she tried to resist. Would you want to try it on this man?" Ayla could see how distraught the woman was. It would be the most powerful medicine we have available to us.". This Zelandoni was well known even to those who had never met her. So now you're an Acolyte? ", Just then Dula stepped from behind Trivodan and signed to Ayla that she would finish the infusion and give it to Jondalar. That's what the Donier of the Third Cave and I were just discussing. He was sure. Clan women felt like sisters, there was a special sense of family that she didn't quite experience with her own kind. ', "Yes, I can see you already know what to do, so I'll stop nagging." I know you said something must have happened to make him act the way he did, but you didn't say what you thought it might be. In her heart she would always be Ayla even though Doniers were supposed to give up their names. "We don't need to know their story. "Groog, why do you assume this woman is The Woman Who Hunts just because she has told you a story and because she is able to speak properly? Riding along the trail without a care, enjoying their shared solitude, time just seemed to melt away. "Isn't this fun mother? Mongar had assembled his hunters and while Ayla and Brog stood at the back of the group, he gave them their instructions. "Flatheads have killed our people and we've killed theirs, so now it's a matter of who has the stomach to finish the job. What kind of answer was that to a compliment given? I only hope I can live up to her expectations of me. She was continually surprised by this new leader of theirs. Cambarre looked at Ayla and smiled, "I saved my mate. I wonder why the Mother made an animal with such unusual coloring. All that could be done for Matagan and Jondalar here in the woods had been done. Groog spoke through Jonayla for some time. She could speak knowledgably with anyone on either subject. If everyone united against this Shaman and his followers, they would have no choice but to either give up or go away. "No, you're right on time, we will probably have several more days to wait until the others arrive, especially from the far south," the Third responded, shooting a knowing glance at his colleague as if to say, 'see what I mean'. She knew it wasn't working for her at that moment and doubted anyone else who was a candidate this day would be relaxed by the traditional process. While you eat, Jonayla and I will load the pole-drag and Durc is bringing the horses up from the corral.". Calling as he left, "Be safe, I'll be sure to let Jondalar and Jonayla know that all is well.". But you're right, your life is here and if that is important enough to you, you may remain here.". Ayla was relieved to see Proleva coming toward her. Farewells made, Ayla rose from her cross-legged sitting position beside the Old Valley campfire in her usual smooth motion that always made those around her notice her agility. I know that before you left to go north there was some unpleasantness about your past with the Clan, but for the most part it is no longer an issue."
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