I have something more I must give you before you leave." They stood listening to the ferocious noises coming from the dark night. Brog, just before entering his cave looked back one last time. I will play my part, but the people have their own choice to make and sometimes Well, we'll just have to see what happens tomorrow.". The shelter was taken down and they were soon on their way, leaving Brukeval's spirit to make its journey to the Spirit World. She was supposed to be at the Chimu cave caring for her father. Even the special devoted look Wolf bestowed on his human pack leaders was captured by the talented artist. As they rode into the clearing Jondalar hailed a tall muscular man, "Greetings friend, it looks as if the Zelandonia gathering is over. That death, Rubio reflected, was why they were waiting for the bonfire beacon on the far side of the valley to be lit, showing that the Donier procession had reached that point. "Zelandoni who is candidate, would you walk with me please?" Mageb signaled the hunters to follow him and they ran silently forward, their heavy thrusting spears gripped in determined hands. Ayla continued with her story. ", Camma had listened silently. "I am not concerned what people think of me personally. He would have to get the full story of what happened at the Zelandonia gathering before she left. Jonayla thanked the older woman and asked her how she was doing. Some caves whose entire population left for the Summer Meeting would return in the early fall to find that considerable damage had been done, especially when a family of Wolverines had decided to make their home in a portion of a cave. Standing tall and commanding, Ralev dramatically spread his arms before the people, then called out in a loud voice, "I have a story to tell!" "I must get back." She said she was going to Hilltop Holding to see if she could find out about the rumors of unrest and then to the Sacred White Cave to pray for Wolf, to help him find his way to the Spirit World," the young boy said. Groog and I could do what we wished and Mongar said he would not interfere. This knowledge has changed the face of our society. "Do you think they would want us to interfere?". If he rejected her now, it would be devastating. This would have probably been his last summer on the hunt. It seemed like each member knew instinctively what the other was thinking. I bet your mother would do just about anything to get you back." Even if there had been older men in their group, Ayla would have still instructed them. Ralev continued, "But the younger brother, knowing that he had little choice, called out to his sibling, 'Brother,' he said, 'we have nothing to eat in our hut and my children go hungry. Durcan ranged about on Lightning, looking for likely game trails. The Chimu were trying to be hospitable, considering their reduced circumstances. Between the sight of blood and the scent of cave lion, Summer Child was nearly frantic with fear. "I just was asking if they were well." They didn't leave the tent right away, but renewed their lovemaking once more, just to make sure they hadn't dreamed it all the night before. "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. A person on horseback could easily make the journey in one day, but weighed down with heaped pole-drags and with so many people, some of who were walking; they would travel at half the pace at best. They were supremely happy. "I think you may be a natural horseman, I've never seen anyone take to riding so quickly. After everything settled down and the people from the hills were led back to the shore they found that nothing was left to see. 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. "What's this? I don't even see how I can convince the others that I should be their leader. Then she added, "and leader of the Donier Helpers in his own right." For the final leg of the journey, Jonayla was riding herd on her horses with help from Lorala. "They're going to remain mated, if that's what you're asking," he replied sardonically. Even now she could see frost on the pebbles near the brook as she washed herself in the cold water. A soft chant broke into her consciousness and she looked back over her shoulder to see what was happening and suddenly realized that the other two Zelandoni and their Acolytes were kneeling in a circle and chanting a healing prayer for Jondalar. Everyone knew that those lines indicated her Clan totem - a Cave Lion claw mark which, he had been told, she had on her left thigh from a real cave lion attack. They talked about his father and Eyzinah joined in the conversation. Suddenly she realized that HE was the reason she hadn't wanted to leave and that was the reason for her outburst at the family meeting the night before. And I'm sure that you two would like to get started on yours. That was not done. This was something that Ayla had done all her life, beginning when she lived alone for several years in a valley all her own. They were east of here, south of Clan territory when they disappeared. "It never seemed enough of a role to me. They began to enter the hustle and bustle of the Summer Meeting and as they passed people there was a hush and activities stopped as people turned to stare. Some men from across the river were hunting flatheads and were injured. I'm happy for you both. She doubted she could overpower Brukeval. Soon she was plying the First Zelandoni with her herbal medicines, using her prodigious knowledge of the healing arts. "The Land of Painted Caves ," the sixth and supposedly final book of her multimillion-selling series, comes out in March. Ayla looked around at the man whose eyes were again wide with fright. I also made you some mint tea. The First Zelandoni! Jonayla's eyes widened as she saw the damage to her father's shoulder. She didn't even notice when many of the Zelandonia that she passed began to make the secret hand sign given when meeting the First Zelandoni who served the Mother. Although Creb was able to suppress - through his superior control - that Ayla was an Other, the visions that were shared during that dream were such that he could not ignore her presence and identified her as, 'The Woman Who Hunts'. There were murmurs of surprised denial from the two other Zelandoni from the south who did not know their first Zelandoni had confided in the First Zelandoni. They could also see the back of a man sitting cross-legged at the far side of the flames with his head bowed. "The Clan considers direct prolonged eye contact as rude and I'm sure that Groog is feeling very uncomfortable right now. Jonayla!" "That would be wonderful, I'll make sure to ask you," Ayla gave the young man one of her brightest smiles - full of pleased excitement - making him catch his breath in surprise. You see me every day," she said, smiling at him, feeling excitement in the pit of her stomach. All of the children loved the story telling and Durcan was no exception. After a long silence Ayla asked, "Will you extend to us your hospitality?" Besides, one person is much less likely to be heard or seen. When Cambarre began to hear voices in the distance he dropped silently to the forest floor; pine needles eliminating any sound he might have made. Jonayla didn't hand him the soap, but began to smooth her soapy hands over his shoulders and chest. "Since you're supposed to be caring for your sister's horses while she's gone I think you should see Jaradal and ask him if he will take on the responsibility until we return. I'm sure the Nineteenth will be grateful to you." Ayla stopped her charge as she reached the wall of trees that surrounded the meadow. Before the next moon cycle they were at me again. Which one was it? It had taken some effort to persuade Ayla that she should ride in the rear with the Zelandoni. 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. Soon Ayla and Jondalar were lost in the other works that were so expertly done. Jonayla had been digging red ocher for her mother and her hands were stained with the red clay. Jondalar asked, still holding his spearthrower ready, with extra spears bristling from a quiver slung over his shoulder. Fortuitously, Camma and the men hunting the Shaman's followers were heading back to First Place with their captives when they ran across Cambarre and the others. Is this true or was she mistaken?". Even though it would be no shame missing an impossible shot, she had been the one to suggest it. The fact that Brukeval was hostile to those who treated him badly doesn't make me feel any less guilty about the part I played in the outcome," Ayla said, looking earnestly into her mates eyes. "I remember our first Summer Meeting together," Jondalar reminisced as they walked side by side down the trail toward the cave. It must be ground up and made into an infusion then fed as a tea through the mouth. "I'm certain of it. She hadn't known Madroman that well, but what she had known about him hadn't made her like or trust him. As Groog approached the men he greeted them with raised hand. "We saw your family coming along the river bank and thought you might stop. They'll all be there waiting for us, Thonolan too.". "Ayla," he said quietly, "You're not going to like this" his voice trailed off as he frowned in worry. How many of his men would stay if that happened? Robin posts on 5/1/2012 12:26:38 PM I will be forever grateful I did not buy this book, but took it out of the . Without turning, Ayla responded to his question. "Wait!" Even though some of us ride horses now and can't believe we didn't think to do it before, she is the one who brought that knowledge to our people. That way the smell of death would be disguised enough that no lingering spirit of the dead man would seek them out as something familiar and to follow. He hoped so, he thought that they must. Then he looked down at Ayla. Ayla looked at the place that her daughter had indicated but didn't really recognize anything. If I am the Zelandonii spiritual leader, the First Zelandoni among those who serve the Mother, I will make it known to all that I desire our people to be at peace with them. Even when she tried to ignore the implication, and constant pressure coming from her friend and leader, Ayla knew deep down inside that she must accept a more direct role in events. Shura looked closely at the stones, then she looked questioningly at Ayla. Finally they came to one trader who made spear shafts. ", "Yes, I wondered that too," Ayla agreed. She said that it would only be a short visit, but that she needed to see what was going on with her own eyes before making any decisions about what might be done about it. She still held Jondalar's hand in hers, not wanting to let go. Everyone knew that the Spirit World was a dimmer version of the earth they walked in life, and to be noticed, one would need to stand out. I have actually heard the Mother speak through her directly to us. Of course Ralev would not accede to the requests for more stories because there were other storytellers awaiting their turn to perform. We have very little skill with horses. "Yes, he is meditating at this time of day, but I'm sure he would be happy to see you. And to lose sight of each other. Durcan whirled around to see his father waving. Then he looked at Jonayla, "Maybe we could use our pack horse to train a third hunter. I always looked for him when I was playing and I always felt safe when he was near. The men carrying the wounded were next and then the rest of the group following in no particular order. Ayla assured Tormaden that she would be responsible for the Chimu woman and led her to the guest hearth, asking Jonayla to make a small cooking fire and heat water for tea. Earth's Children were blessed. You've been crying!" They jogged up the pathway without a break for several hours and then stopped by a small stream to drink some water. I'll really miss Lorala, she always treated me as if I were her little sister. Everybody knew that there were troubles in the north and that conflict was on the rise. We would also have to make a surround and the horses would be gone before we could do that. Durcan looked down at the dead wolf. The dead man had been laid out on a raised platform covered by a woven mat. I wish you well." She wanted them to stop and hold anyone fleeing their way. So it came to be that Jonayla and Durcan were the ones to discover the wolf pups. She was getting older but had lost none of her attractiveness as far as he was concerned. In short order the two women had downed six birds, enough for a small feast and they found all the nests filled with eggs. Once I would have come meekly to him and asked for his help as a female clan woman would, but from what you have said, he might not agree to help even if you yourself asked. I have two hunters from the Nineteenth Cave watching them now, in case they move," Manvelar said. That will be where you will find Havoe. If the stallion becomes aggressive, just shout, but don't wave your arms unless he tries to attack you. Besides talking to people they only saw during the summer, the trading area had the added attraction of displaying different types of hunting weapons, utensils and jewelry produced by other caves. "As it turned out my mate made the wrong choice. Her revenge was thwarted when the man mixed with his companions and the group scattered into the woods. Please mother, speak to me!" The cry seemed to echo across the valley and then an answering cry came from closer by. Ayla asked. The Mother could rest.". "Yes Jondalar, I know stories become more and more inflated as time goes on, but that is the way of things. Ayla knelt, piled some starter fluff in the small circle of stones she used to contain a fire for heating water and then unceremoniously struck the flint against the firestone, creating a long bright spark that jumped into the fluff. How dare he do something like that, and to a Zelandoni," Joharran said, incensed. "I feel I am the most qualified to shoulder the tasks that loom before us. They had all seen their bloodied First Zelandoni riding through camp with an injured boy, his dead father and the cave lion that had killed him. Even though every Cave would take with them their share of dried meats, herbs and hides from summer hunts and expeditions, they would all still need to have a successful Harvest Moon time or there would be hunger before winter's end. This woman was beautiful, and he was proud of that. It was hard to tell them apart. I'm sorry this happened to your people and I'm also sorry that they are hurting Clan people. 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