I have never been anything but proud of my Clan son. She too remembered; the time when they had first met, the feeling of being one with another person of her own kind for the very first time. "Once we have watered the horses I suggest we head south immediately. I have tried to memorize its properties," Ayla said. "First, let me assure you that I love my first born son as much as I love my son Durcan and my daughter Jonayla. Cambarre couldn't see where he'd kicked her because Brukeval's body blocked his view, but he'd heard Jonayla's cry of pain. With a growl, Mageb signaled the woman to bring her man along and to make it fast, they needed to be on their way. It is of nature and should be shared. To them it looked like she had magically mounted the horse. 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. It was prudent to travel light until they knew what kind of reception they would have from the Chimu people. They were sitting side by side, and very close together, on a soft hide Cambarre had spread on the ground. She wanted to make sure that Madroman would be there and this was the surest way. Did Cambarre find you? That night, wrapped in her furs, snug within their summer lodge, Jonayla had trouble falling asleep. She felt humbled by his quiet homage, his manly presence, she was so happy. So she said, "Jonayla, would you hand me the eggs please?" It was an unusual question and an obtrusive one that would normally not have been asked, but he couldn't hold it back, he was eager to know about this Durc, the child of this strange and mystifying female. It took us two days longer than we planned to get here because of the rock fall and we're running short on provisions. Whatever happened to simple hospitality?". Kimadar and Ayla came up from the pit next. Durcan and his friends hurried away, not liking the atmosphere and the rudeness of the adults. Jondalar caught up with Ayla farther up Old Valley. She was mystified. This was the Ninth Cave's share from the summer hunts. Then the stallion raced to put himself between his herd and the danger he sensed. Until they came we had to fight almost daily. I don't sit in on the Zelandonia meetings," Durcan replied. Ayla looked at the woman who Jondalar was still holding upright. Then Jonayla urged Gray forward and yelled, "Whoop! We were so happy back then. They were coming! "Yes we know," Jonayla said, looking sideways at her brother. 'Let nature take its course, it worked out for me, it will work out for my daughter.' At least her mate had been given a stone. Within moments the hunters broke away to take up their weapons and filed out of the cave. I don't remember doing it. Good hunting, "Ayla. He hadn't seen Jonayla. I'd leave now, but it's dark and we couldn't make any real progress.". Someday you'll wake up and realize all you have left are memories, so make as many of those as you can.". He can't stay here. Jonayla realized at that moment, maybe for the first time, that she wouldn't want to live without this man. She could have stayed like this, standing naked, neck deep in the water and communing with Mother Earth for much longer. I only wish I hadn't had to go north so soon after you arrived. Their tent was smashed flat and the campfire was nothing but smoldering ash. Now please get to your feet, we must go.". "Well, I trust you and I think you should see how she is doing. You're the woman I want. I certainly didn't want any flat clan people walking around here unhindered.". All Ayla could do was to ask them all to do their best to convince their leaders to support her approach for creating peace in the north, for she truly felt that if not checked, the violence would spread southward. He stopped when he saw the female kneeling in front of Durg. Ayla fell asleep to the comforting sounds of Clan life, the small sounds of people settling in for the night, a child's plaintive cry, the rustle of sleeping furs as others found their places for the night. the man again demanded. "Melodene just headed to the lake along with Proleva. It was all so overwhelming. Rubio immediately turned on his heel and began to race to his father and the elders. Cambarre stopped her, "I'll get the fire going. Jondalar hoped the ridge route would still be passable. In short order the two women had downed six birds, enough for a small feast and they found all the nests filled with eggs. Ayla was an orphan from the age of five. Ayla spotted a place beside a runoff stream that seemed a likely spot for the night. ", Ayla poured tea for the three of them and Groog, then continued her instructions. I have two hunters from the Nineteenth Cave watching them now, in case they move," Manvelar said. This took the rest of the day, but by dusk everything was set-up and many of the people had gravitated to the main areas of the Summer Meeting to visit friends and relatives from other caves. "And what about her?" Of course Ralev would not accede to the requests for more stories because there were other storytellers awaiting their turn to perform. Now that the bones were aligned, Ayla wasted no time in splinting the leg and cleaning the blood from his skin. "We're glad that your mate is doing better Zelandoni. On one such night, with only family members gathered, Jonayla disclosed a decision she and Cambarre had made. 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. "So will I young man," Jondalar said. Jonayla moved close to Cambarre and put her arm around his waist and pulled him close. ", "I know it may sound strange at my age Ayla, but we may have a child, we're trying for one. Her face was somewhat broader and shorter than that of Chimu women, but nicely proportioned, with a well-defined jaw. He gripped his hunting spear, knuckles turning white as he thought about attacking her. When Durcan, Folrian and her brother Artibon arrived at the Ninth Cave's summer camp they found Jondalar and Cambarre sitting together by the outdoor hearth. Wolf is almost considered Zelandoni.". It got to the point that I wanted to strangle you to shut you up. She earnestly hoped that she could. "Oh, I already understood what they were and I was using them to myself when one day he discovered that I understood how they worked. ", "In training, yes First Zelandoni, I believe I've been called. If you would also come too, it would be appreciated.". ", "Oh yes, those are the most popular stories of all. Jonayla took the lead with Cambarre right behind her. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. Since Jonayla seemed alright just wearing a loincloth Cambarre decided to wear only a loincloth too. Ayla saw the huge lion drop a lifeless man from its jaws and crouch over him, looking at her threateningly. "You serve the Mother as I do, and with your great talent as an artist, you give back more than most. The cave opening was broad, so wide that ten people could walk side by side through the opening. As dawn's light crept over the top of the far hills to shed its pearlescent light over the Zelandonii campsite, Ayla and Jondalar were already packed and ready to go. All she could do then was weep for him, for what he had suffered and for those who had suffered because of him. It was really a very large pointed tent. "I'm glad you feel that way, because I would like lots of children too. She was adamant about the cleaning process. When you return from your trial period I would like to leave for home. Ayla meditated on her losses: Creb and Iza, her horses Whinney and Racer then Jondalar's mother, Marthona, and now her loss of the First Zelandoni. The people watched and were trembling at the horrible sight. After hours of lying in one spot, unmoving, his body was screaming for action. "All I ask No what I demand from you, is that you not hinder me in my work for our people. Ayla knew that she was painting an unrealistic picture of that time. ", 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 paused for a moment to look around at the other spiritual leaders. Their Mog-ur has a daughter. It was but a few minutes before they were inspecting the other images and galleries in the cave. Then she placed the wrapped birds, one by one, in a circle by the glowing coals, covering the bundles with more wet hay and then earth. Then a Shaman came into their midst who had strange fangs and looked terrible and he had a powerful warrior by his side and the Shaman called himself Skytalker. Ayla made an herb tea from mint and dried lemon balm leaves with a dash of linden flowers. He must have. He was standing bent, conforming to a boulder that rose up behind him, but Jonayla had been trained by her mother to spot the unusual, things that others would pass by because they didn't expect to see them. "No Jondalar, I think we should get back to the Zelandoni lodge as soon as possible. They had both bathed in New Lake, away from other people. With that thought, Ayla slipped into a deep slumber, not to waken until dawn's first light. That would be something!" It was a very domestic scene and it surprised Ayla at first. The other Zelandoni joined in. He smiled at the pretty young woman's confusion. Although she was slightly built compared to the hugely muscled Clan male, she was still slightly taller than him and when she reached her full adult height she would probably be even taller yet. Even though Blandar knew traveling in groups would be safer and that lions shy away from larger groups, he hadn't wanted to wait until others were ready to leave and that decision had cost him his life. "You're the filthy animal that is polluting the land, not the Clan. Although in pain, Jondalar was still conscious, but beginning to go into shock, "Ayla," he whispered though gritted teeth. Surely he will not begrudge us a little fish?'. The howl of a wolf any wolf made Mageb shiver. They had seen her when the Mother had spoken and after. 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. Brukeval looked back at Ayla, still sitting on the ground. I'm back!" That didn't mean they couldn't have just a few days to themselves. And I thought of Iza as my mother and when she had a child, Uba - who was named after the mother of Creb and Iza - I thought of her as my hearth sibling. Rubio had heard the stories from traders visiting the valley. He was convinced that this person was who she said she was. They would be sorry. "Dead or captured. She had been so caught up with the wounded Clan hunter that she hadn't thought about their meal that night and she was grateful he had, especially now that her tummy was growling. ', "'Well then, lend it to me for a bit,' said the older brother. The Clan would go hungry as it was, because of all the disruption caused by the crazy men of the Others over the past many moons. Then he looked at Jonayla, "Maybe we could use our pack horse to train a third hunter. "Mother, make enough infusion so I can wash Madigan's wound too," she reminded her. ", "I'm too old; I don't have the stamina, or the desire for it. 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