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. I", Cambarre jumped up and pulled Jonayla to her feet as she was speaking and hugged her fiercely. "It is the Mighty Bison." Finally he said, "You must come north and meet my Mog-ur. "Although the effects of the poison were delayed in Armuna. Carving Wolf's image and then using his essence to bring his image to life has gone a long, long way in giving me peace of mind. 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. Cambarre reached between their bodies then Jonayla gasped as she felt his eagerness penetrate her. Mongar signed with agitation. Now that the decisions were made by the leaders and everyone had gone to prepare for departure, Ayla signed to Groog and Mog-ur to follow her to the nearby stream, where it was quieter so they would be able to communicate without interruption. He even felt a little like smiling sometimes when the woman Ayla would say something that he understood from his life as a member of the Clan, things that only a Clan person would understand. Durcan and his friends hurried away, not liking the atmosphere and the rudeness of the adults. ", She didn't want to be in command; Joharran had spoken up but no one else had and she didn't want Crazy Eyes to guess how unsure she really felt. He knew he was lucky to be her mate. Rubio had seen her before, but never in a situation where he would have to talk to her. Melodene immediately insisted that she would do that for him and suggested that he rest in the shade as befitted his dignity. She hadn't even mentioned this to Cambarre, but hoped that it would be permitted. "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. In reality, it was only her skill with the double shot technique she had perfected with her sling over the years. It was then he began to worry. In fact, says Auel, ''the rape was probably the most difficult scene I've ever written because I hate violence, particularly sexual violence. "Make an attempt to study a horse's body language," she instructed the others, still in a soothing voice. ", "Yes mother, I'm sure you could, but these little ones are so friendly, it's very unusual for wolves to be so friendly. He knows where to get an easy meal. They needed to stop for a rest. Jondalar had mounted his horse and galloped to Ayla's side. It looked very ancient; a shiver of nervous fear went through his body. And besides, they said, there would be meetings to choose a new leader in a few days and the passing spirit ceremony anyway, so why not travel together. She couldn't resist the small ones. Your daughter told me you had come this way to be alone to meditate. She felt dizzy and wanted to close her eyes, she wanted to look away, but could not. 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. The Zelandonia were bringing their First Zelandoni's remains to help guide her spirit to the Spirit World. ", Ayla had been there before and didn't need Jonayla's directions, but she just smiled and nodded. "Sure you have. The sacred place his people maintained was situated at the highest point in the eastern hills of Old Valley and was recognized by all the Zelandonii people as the Mother's Sacred Mountain. Jonayla came over and squatted down beside the dead animal. Chapter 9 He received a slight shove from behind and lurched forward, again unable to take his eyes off his mate-to-be. Seeing this, Ayla waxed nostalgic, thinking of all the summer lodges in her life. As they disappeared behind a rise or around a stand of trees or copse of bushes she would move on silent feet, flitting one way then another, always listening intently. I plan to speak at this year's Summer Meeting and share my thoughts with all the Zelandoni, but I want you to know before anyone else, so you have time to think about it. When they were clean, Jonayla swam over to sit beside Cambarre who was still in the water. Both birds flew to tree height and circled Ayla. But I am the only woman to survive and return. As the afternoon light slanted in long striped shadows, showing them they'd been away long enough, Jondalar and Ayla slowly dressed, murmuring their love and promising they would return to this spot at least once more before they continued their journey south. Her ancestors had originally come from the edge of the land facing the big sea. This book is canon to the original storyline, but many of the people and places are new and of my own imagination and cannot be blamed on Jean. "What I haven't told you yet is that Atta sometimes tested Armuna in different ways. While Ayla washed herself, Jonayla did the best she could with their mother's clothing. "Cambarre and Jonayla have chosen each other. Her loud daughter would likely be Mog-ur of her people one day. They had been trained to aid in the coming rituals. Her fever climbed. She was mystified. The Zelandonii made camp where they were. So I went back to the good old library again and took out books on how to write fiction.''. They simply ignored the fact she was only eleven summers old and subjected to repeated rapes. The man jumped to his feet and threw his arms wide, rushing around the torches to embrace first Ayla and then Jondalar. He'd been getting to know all of the Chimu, especially the leader and he liked her, knowing her to be smart and capable. It is of nature and should be shared. My father took another woman as a mate and we were a family again. Now visions of fire in a hearth and people gathered around singing the Mother's Song. Camma asked, looking around at the group of leaders. Cambarre behind Jonayla was oblivious to what Jonayla was enjoying. It's not an easy thing to go against what everyone else thinks is the right thing to do, but you did just that and because of that, brought your people though a rough time. She looked strange, like all of the Others did, but she could speak correctly and she was obviously a Medicine Woman, he could tell this from the bindings on his damaged leg. He nervously shifted his position and wondered for the hundredth time when the Doniers would arrive. I need to speak to Mog-ur. He slowed his horse, waiting for her. Untinen grew up in Chicago, and right after high-school graduation, she married Ray Auel. "Do you really believe this Shaman is so powerful that he can come back from the Spirit World?" "My mate looks much better. "Jonayla, when you speak to the Clan leader, or any Clan man for that matter, don't look them in the eye. Jondalar took Ayla's hand and they retired to the lodge to be alone with each other. They could see a small herd of horses in a meadow some distance away. Shura looked at the two stones that the other woman held in her hand. As they approached, he could see people hurrying this way and that, like an anthill. Jonayla assured her mother they could break through the dense southern edge of forest before dark if they left soon. My mother's mother had been forced by a man of the Others and his totem was strong enough to give her a mixed spirit child, a girl child, my mother. "First Acolyte of the Fifth Cave," she said. You said that 'Ayla' who is Mog-ur knew 'Creb' who was Mog-ur? But what if some hunters were passing the head of the valley and had made a campfire? They knew then, without a doubt, The Great Earth Mother Spirit was among them. That fall, Jonayla and Cambarre with some of the others who had horses there had built several more corrals, enlarging the holding area. Then came an angry growl. Or at least like those of Lion Camp. Ayla knew what she and Jondalar would have done when they were a new couple. "I almost forgot to ask you if you had seen Melodene the mate of Monkam who walks the Spirit World. That's what she expected to happen and she was prepared to deal with it. You wait here," Joharran said, handing her his spearthrower and walking slowly forward with his hands raised above his head. She'd heard from Brog that she was considered a Mog-ur among her own people but she hadn't quite understood. "We want to get an early start. If he and Jonayla were now such good friends, perhaps even sharing pleasures, she thought it wise to spend some time with him. You have nothing to explain or to apologize for. At first he had enjoyed the power he'd had over these people in the north. Only a few years ago, no one would have imagined that a person could hold a wolf of any kind in their arms, much less make it a friend. Besides, one person is much less likely to be heard or seen. "Are you alright?". It was true he had much more experience with women than she had with men, but he found her eagerness to be more seductive than the most experienced woman he'd ever been with. This is what she'd always done when observing wild animals or stalking her prey, before she had the advantage of a horse. Ayla handed her daughter an egg and a carrot and turned back to the hearth to continue the food preparation. Tormaden answered the First, "No, we didn't really talk but he brought these two hunters in and a bound flathead and then headed out again with his hunters. 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. They rode in single file by rank. "They would be beautiful children and I love children and would love to have many of our own. "Greetings mother," Jonayla smiled at her mother. Her eyes followed where he was pointing. "We came into your lands to try to stop the false Shaman you call 'Skytalker' and also his hunt leader, a man called Brukeval. "It is something very special when two people feel as one, to have a closeness that gives security and gladness. I would like to speak for the Chimu people and say thank you. He also said that he would rather die than live the rest of his life in ridicule and shame. It took Ayla a few moments to gather her wits. He had seen her using the sling a few times before, but her expertise with the weapon was still surprising. This version was new to them and a good story told by an experienced storyteller was always a treat. Ayla grunted, slightly annoyed and continued to mop Jondalar's body, wishing that they were home at the Ninth Cave and that she'd never come to this place. When Melodene gave birth to a boy less than a moon later, Ayla was there for her too, as well as Jonayla. You're familiar with the ceremony, aren't you?". For the second time Brukeval had the First Zelandoni, the giver of Doni's gifts, the one who acted as the intermediary with The Great Earth Mother, standing with bowed head at the edge of his grave, in prayer. He was waiting for them on Lightning, holding Jonayla's gray wolf pup snuggled in the crook of one arm. The journey had started at dawn three days before. After a meal and meeting her pretty and seemingly normal daughter, they soon took to her pleasant and self-effacing manner and she became an honorary member of their cave. ", "Of course I trust you Zelandoni. "Everyone here might wonder why I suggest changing the ways that tradition has dictated. It was eerie. With that said, he abruptly turned and walked back into the cave and to his hearth. "Dula will discuss a cure with you," he signed, signaling the Clan Medicine Woman to move forward and assist the injured man. "I know you will and it's appreciated. Jonayla replied, in an exasperated tone. Then they were moving another direction and suddenly Groog was brought through a curtained opening and set down on the ground. Melodene even thought she might be with child and he was amazed by this, the Mother's gift to an old man. Well now you're just a weak woman, with nothing to say about anything!". He'd felt that she was too manly and spoke to him with too much force. He'd been there most of the day and now the sun was low on the horizon. And then later, after his death, she was forced out of the Clan by a brutal leader who hated her. Ayla tapped him on the arm and signed, "They are to your left. The lion could be on her, tearing her apart before she could even reach down for the Clan spear at her feet. Ayla smiled welcomingly at the attractive young girl with the dark brown hair and the bright green eyes. Again, Ayla left no time for an answer. There was no doubt that a huge amount of effort had gone into making it. "I'm afraid that I'm going to have to ask you to stay with Groog again this evening during the welcome feast. But if she honors us, I'd like to have as many children as you would like to make in me," Jonayla smiled. Ayla had noticed that the procession had not run across any fresh human tracks to indicate that any group of people had traveled the river trail recently, so she was pretty sure that they would be the first group to reach Old Valley from the southern route. It seemed to her that he would live a more basic life than the Zelandonii. These 'Dream Journeys' seemed to show her images of future events. None of these things could I have requested. Not even the leader had them. "Look there," he said pointing at a weathered post with an lan mark on it. The object wasn't to cover her skin completely, but to break up the contours and planes of her face and body. Mongar had been involved in searches a few times, especially when they were asking for the Spirits' help when looking for a new cave. Then the Mother and Her lover Lumi turned away and rode into a sudden mist that took them from this world to that of the Spirit World, right before the staring eyes of the S'Armunai. If the Chimudonii don't come looking for him the Clan will. Ayla assured Cambarre that her daughter's birthing time had gone well and Jonayla had only had contractions for a normal period of time and furthermore this easy birth foretold they would have more children in the future. All during this time Dula had been watching Ayla. Ayla would not show any fear. She finally left the project she was working on inside the family lodge to see what the commotion was about. 'Dula,' the Mog-ur called, and signed, "let us see if your medicine will help the wounded man of the Others." Any fan of the Earths Childrens books will enjoy it. If you have not read Jean Auel's Earth's Children series of six books yet, you're in for a treat. After listening to the Chimu woman, Melodene, the Zelandonii leaders asked questions and then discussed their next step. But she realized that these thoughts wouldn't solve anything so she signaled for the men who had been assigned by the Donier of the Third Cave to carry the wounded men. Kailash is the abode of Lord Shiva, while other religions also believe important religious figures also visited it. He'd never seen anything like it before. "You may go now, but remember that your Matrimonial Thong must not be discarded and also remember, to cut the thong is unlucky." If Mongar still held out because Ayla was female, then so be it. He turned and almost ran toward the cave entrance. Hearts began to beat fast when the six of them saw ten men step out from behind trees. Eyzinah said that they would move to her parent's hearth for the time being, though they might move back to their own hearth in time. Then the story went on to describe Ayla riding a cave lion on the plain below the meeting area and again how all of the Mamutoi had watched. "What are you doing here? Do not disturb me when I am working!". That would give me time to see Robinar and to spend a little time catching up with friends and family here. Crazy Eyes signaled for them to stop where they were. Today She will speak and everyone will hear Her voice.". "No Brukeval, but it did make me realize that you are dangerous like a Hyena and that anyone around you needs to be prepared to defend themselves. "Then I am satisfied." At eleven summers, Rubio as son of the leader of Old Valley Cave, had been assigned as one of the three children to alert the elders who were maintaining the sacred site and laying in supplies in preparation for the Doniers arrival. "I see you did give away the gray female. He remained silent for a time, then added, "If you'll forgive me and give me another chance, I would like to earn your respect and maybe your affection?" You weren't one of the Zelandoni, but you seemed to be by your actions and your accomplishments. "I didn't know what to think, but I have to admit that I believed him at first. The spring air and the green growing things made them feel excited just to be alive. We could use your experience, especially since that Mog-ur from the Flat err, Clan is there. She always thought of it as such. This year there would still be many people traveling on foot, but now more than ever, most people wanted their own horses and there would be brisk trading at the Summer Meeting. He had such an infectious smile." Cambarre could hardly believe that any man would do this to a woman. "Yes father, that's what the First Zelandoni told me. From what Ralev said, it appears that my trust in them was justified and that my son Durc has survived and even prospered. Do you have time for some tea?". Slowly she began to smile, a smile that would remind anyone - should they have been standing nearby - of her mother. ", Cambarre said, "We have a message for Camma from the First Zelandoni. If he wasn't so unusual, it might be hard to tell, but with my mother's light skin and red hair and my father's nose and smile, I can tell that I'm a mixture of the two of them. Each member of the community would be required to transport a portion of the construction materials back with them on their family's pole-drag, to be stored in a rock lined pit within the abri that housed them all. I will never understand these things, but I'm not surprised the wolf cub belongs to the First Zelandoni's daughter. There are many things he must be taught in order to live successfully with people. ", "Sweetheart, you know that Wolf is just too old to make a journey of several days, it would be very hard on him. Red seldom stays true for long. I know that if I am chosen I will have to make decisions and do things that I haven't had to do before and it would be very helpful to have someone to talk to.". He gulped and looked over at his sister. Which one was it? Jondalar asked, still holding his spearthrower ready, with extra spears bristling from a quiver slung over his shoulder. When you didn't return Cambarre wanted to go and see if you two were alright. But she wouldn't know what it was like to be a leader with the responsibility of caring for others. With a heavy heart Jonayla went over to Cambarre and put her arm around his waist and stood beside him, feeling a bit out of sorts. It would be an overnight journey if everything went as planned. Most spears now were made for spearthrowers and were slender and of differing lengths depending upon their purpose. When the Mother had spoken the earth had moved and The River path was now blocked by a huge fall of rock. Mageb was the first to see them. Suddenly the stallion's instincts kicked in and he tried to move toward the right, but that in itself was a mistake, Jonayla controlled that side of the field and both she and Gray knew what they were doing. The sun was sinking into the west and the shadows were elongated, making the dry grass in the valley glow golden in the late afternoon light. "No, not if you want to take the young. You must trust me!" ", "You don't owe me any thanks," replied Ayla. Dusk purpled the hills to the east as Ayla called the Donier away from his task in The White Cave. She instinctively knew how much her mother needed to see him. Still never looking away from the cave entrance, she began to paint lines on her face with red ocher paste. "Why don't we let the platters wait until later," he said. I mean the Zelandoni of the White Cave will do as I ask and allow us to place Wolf's essence in the Sacred White Cave. I'm counting on you to convince the others that you're the right choice for our new First Zelandoni. Would you please tell us what you think of the situation in your area?" 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