Her books have sold 34 million copies world-wide in many translations. "Yes, I am female, but among my people females can be powerful and share all responsibility with the males. The two hunters had their spearthrowers, but they also knew if it came to a fight they would lose. All of the usable hides, thongs and poles were stacked in separate piles. She knew what pleasures were, she had been sharing them with Lorala for the past two years, but she felt that sharing pleasures with a man would be different. He wriggled in delight as fingers gently scratched under his chin and around each pointed ear. I needed to get away from everything for a while and Lorala kept me company. Jondalar rode up to the pole-drag and looked down at the unconscious man of the Clan and then to Ayla. That is what I have with Jondalar and I couldn't wish you a better relationship than to be with Willamar. 'No, that isn't what they should be feeling, they shouldn't fear me,' she thought in despair. Although in time he recovered. They will most likely feel confident enough with five against one to try to capture me rather than hurt me. It's a good name," Jondalar replied, smiling. Shura watched from the mouth of the cave as the six Zelandonii rode south. "My name is Rubio, Zelandoni. ", Jonayla looked back at her mother with tears in her eyes. She looked down wonderingly at the two small stones in her hand. In the late afternoon, after returning to The White Cave's outside hearth Ayla dug a small pit oven and lined it with rocks while her daughter plucked and cleaned the birds, preparing them for stuffing. His young body leaned against her. Before they had made it beyond earshot, they heard shouts of anger from the direction of Brukeval's camp. Jonayla knew what was needed. This was no time to trip and hurt himself when an event this important was on their doorstep. She pledged her people's friendship and promised to send representatives from the Chimu to next year's Zelandonii Summer Meeting. 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. However, she suffers from a dilemma whether to live with him or leave him to continue searching for the Others, having people with similar characteristics like her. I would very much like to hear about everyone at Lion Camp. ", "I hate to leave this place so soon," Jondalar said a bit wistfully. 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. I don't want to have just people who agree with me. "But what I do care about, is my obligation to serve the Mother, my fellow Zelandonia and the Zelandonii people. Groog was startled when the man called 'Jonlar' tapped him on the shoulder and signed that he wanted him to lie down on a hide that was stretched between two poles. It is when the grass begins to sprout from the earth and plants and bushes begin to turn green. Then she urged Summer Child toward the trailhead and home, with Jondalar right behind her. They decided to seek out the Chimu leader and the more level-headed people among the Chimu and talk to them. There were some altercations and we were deciding what to do about it when the Shaman showed up and claimed that he would drive the flatheads away, so good decent people would no longer have to fear animal attacks from them. There was only room enough to ride single file along the trail so Joharran had arranged the group so the hunters rode ahead of the Zelandoni, who in turn watched out for Groog and the Chimu woman. Ayla felt she should kneel as a well-mannered Clan woman would, but she fought the impulse. I don't mean that I would die, not really, but I would never be the same again inside. Joplaya would have won him over as her mate and he might not have left with his brother Thonolan on their journey to the east. Dalanar asks that the Ninth Cave keep a place for the Lanzadonii close to them.". "This is a sign of almost perfect symmetry; the Mother speaks to me in this. This is what she'd always done when observing wild animals or stalking her prey, before she had the advantage of a horse. She realized that the other had come to sew up the mat that would contain the dead man's body. Doing so would stop this female Mog-ur in her tracks. She learned these things when she lived alone in a valley in the middle of a wilderness.". After the visit they would cross over the river Neema to the north and on to First Place to see Camma. His close relatives and then his friends from his home cave would be first in line. But now, when he said something it would be interesting or it would be important. The group saw her and urged their horses into a gallop. I know I'm an old man, many would think I am too old to take a mate and that may be, but we have decided to stay together; Melodene has consented to come back with me to the Ninth Cave. "It's just a feeling I have. "My mouth is watering just thinking about it. 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. Then suddenly she remembered, "You're Kimadar, you helped me with Groog. Jondalar was beautiful then, she hadn't known that another being could be so beautiful. In the back of her mind, she wanted to leave something physical behind, something beautiful that would outlast her. He was proud when other men looked at her with interest because of her exceptional appearance. Ayla wished that she didn't have to wait for Cambarre and the men that would come with him, but it would be foolish to traverse the forest by herself. "I'm sorry to bother you Ayla," he said, "but I'm worried about Jonayla. The first Zelandoni of the southerners had ridden forward to see what her leader held. Jondalar and Durcan helped the man onto the pole-drag, while Ayla considered the ramification of the man's willingness to take the stones. It was a busy time just before becoming inactive as the long cold winter arrived. When Folara left to return to take food to her mate, Ayla decided that while they were alone it might be worth broaching her daughter's problems. ''Initially I had this idea of a young girl living with people who were different,'' she recalls. He could still make her blood surge and her heart beat faster when he looked at her in his special way. He didn't like them. Ayla had been smearing the bear fat mixed with white chalk onto her face as she talked. This allowed the animal some freedom of movement but did not allow it to wander away. Joharran and a few of the Zelandonii men dug the grave. Even though Camma has told them that I was forced, I still feel like an outcast and all but Camma shun me." A meeting was held in the Zelandoni lodge. When I mistakenly dosed the wounded hunter with the fungus instead of what I thought was the mixture, he almost immediately responded to the draught. I think they were satisfied with our past spiritual leader, but I also think they would be happy to have someone from their area as First Zelandoni for a change. Preston, Douglas - Pendergast 12 - Two Graves.mobi - 1.35 MB . "Groog, I will bring your cause to our leaders a few days from now. These are clashes between two communities, not just a few people, but potentially hundreds of people, men, women and children. It would have been easy then. Ayla and Jondalar wanted to know about everyone at Lion Camp and Ralev was keen to hear some of their stories to add to his growing cache of tales about the couple. This man is of the Clan. As our leader you should know about these things.". "Who are you?" "Anyone who can't see what you've done for the Zelandonii people is blind, and if they would ridicule you for a past over which you had no control", Folara jumped in, "I too will support you with all my heart," she said earnestly. Jean became close friends with Dr. Clottes who used to guide her for research work. It's such a good idea, in fact, it's hard to believe that no one had thought of it before this," she said, bemused. This was a lovely time of year. No, it was another gift to her from The Great Earth Mother, for Jondalar to be the first man she would meet and to experience life standing beside him, to have his children and his support. Look! The hunters communicated on a basic level with the man of mixed spirits. Your daughter is quite a woman. She included Jondalar in this because she knew with certainty that he would not let her go alone. Leadership is an art, it isn't happenstance; it isn't luck that makes a great leader. Still holding the Elk Steaks, Jonayla called after him, "Be careful!" "I have a lot on my mind just now Jonayla," Ayla said, to change the subject. But when you strike the flint against the firestone they make a spark. Then turning toward the outdoor hearth she walked with Trivodan to the meeting. That will take place tomorrow morning. Some of the young men of South Face have decided to ride back and get his things. Three days after the leader's gathering, the Ninth Cave was on the move. But I promise you, we will go north and deal with this.". She wanted to please this woman, this Donier leader who so impressed her. They were worse than animals, only wanting to kill us. It was hard to believe there were so many of the Others in this river valley. ", The man shrugged and signed, "It is nothing," referring to his injuries. Suddenly three stones hit the fire almost simultaneously causing sparks to fly and making the men jump to their feet in surprise. Proleva will see to your needs.". Cambarre and Jonayla broke camp early, wanting to make it to the Chimu's First Place before dark, having negotiated the river the night before and looking forward to a leisurely day on the trail. And to lose sight of each other. 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. The boy shaded his eyes from the orange-red glare of the setting western sun as it touched the horizon. Jonayla was disappointed, but she knew that her mother was right. There was a difference between his eyes and Groog's though. Jonayla pointed to the group of people in the clearing, all Doniers and Acolytes. They rode westward until dusk, when they found a good spot up against a bluff that would protect them from the cooler night breeze. I'm going to be happy to have children around our dwelling again! "Jonayla, where have you been? Groog saw a flash and a flame. "Greetings Doroban," Jonayla said as she jumped down from Gray. He deliberately used her given name rather than her title as a sign of insolence. It was obvious to Ayla that Groog was not convinced by what Jondalar had told him. How dare you say that! It was obvious that they wouldn't make First Place before dark. "I must get back." His eyes were sunken into their sockets and she could see that he had lost a great deal of flesh from his frame. The moment we arrived, we fell in love with the mountain.". "This winter we'll redo the dwelling your parents have given us. And our most unusual Zelandoni, who is one of the youngest and most inexperienced Doniers to ever put herself forward as leader, I'm sure she might be a fine example to us all.". All he had seen and heard made him believe her. I wasn't born to the Zelandonii people and that will be a big impediment that I can't really see a way around. ", "That little wolf is a real looker Ayla," Jondalar said. Jondalar wondered for a moment if he'd done that to encourage the women to remain bare breasted for a while longer, but then sighed and pulled his tunic off over his head to allow the sheltered fire to dry his tunic as well. Jonayla was instructed to bring Groog and to translate their conversation for him. Was this the first flaw in the person she 'almost' had come to believe in? Several important ceremonies were observed during this time, the winter solstice being one of them. Mongar was doubtful, but respected his Mog-ur enough to do as he requested. "My name is Eyzinah, and I thank you for what you've done First Zelandoni. "Times are becoming difficult and you are the answer, I'm sure of it." She stood before them with her arms crossed, looking down at them, again making eye contact with each of her fellow spiritual leaders, waiting for their response. "I think we should find your mother and sister, they may need us. No one mentioned anything about that because they all thought it would be a good name, especially Jondalar who, even after all these years, still missed his brother as if his loss were only yesterday. Jondalar opened his eyes. Ayla knew this would sound strange to a real Clan woman, but it was the truth so there was no reason to conceal it. Groog had found Jonayla and brought her back. They always think about pleasures.". That was something that an ordinary spear could not have done. They had been in the glade for about five hours now and it was late afternoon. He would be forced to react to their movements. She assured the boy that his father would be in a kinder place, walking in the Spirit World with his ancestors. "We await discussion on the topics and look for your guidance in these matters," the southerner concluded, then took her place beside the other two southerners. When it was obvious that Brukeval's outburst was over, the Doniers continued to talk to Melodene about the Chimu and what might be done to help them. "The knot has been tied," she intoned. Stories were circulating that their Donier had been suddenly called to make a great and important image within the cave. "One of the hunters had a spear wound and the other was unconscious from a blow to the head. I hated him, but I never regretted what had happened to me once my son was born and I'll not pretend to feel otherwise now. The Earth Mother's Chant was completed and the sacred signs made and received. It was over. "Yes it is," Jondalar replied, reaching out for his mate's shoulders and turning her toward him. I promise. Without another word, Ayla resumed her position in front of her Acolyte. "Here are the steaks," Cambarre said, holding the thick juicy slabs of meat out to his mate. I think that's the real reason we will be attending this year. Now get to it, you take the woman and I'll go and bind the man.". A fire had been started with a flick of the wrist. "You will leave now, or we will hold you here until the rightful owners return to give you their justice for your trespass.". Although she has just taken the role of Zelandoni of the Ninth in her own right, she has had several opportunities over the past eleven summers to move and become Zelandoni of other holdings, but chose to remain with the Ninth Cave as second Zelandoni. Changing the subject, Ayla asked, "How is Melodene doing? Pole-drags slowed the horses and although the Doniers from Two Rivers, Little Valley and River Place had joined the procession from the start, other Doniers had traveled west and south to meet them on the trail so that as many of them as could, would arrive together. But he wasn't happy about it. They continued to speak about things ranging from leadership to what would be considered acceptable behavior among the Zelandonii and within the Clan. The hunter's horse trotted down the trail and he was soon lost to view as his horse made the bend and then disappeared. He had been attacked by a Cave Lion and every healer knew how dangerous Cave Lion claws could be, but he had recovered. Dr. Clottes was responsible for exploring the Cosquer and Chauvet Caves, which were discovered in 1985 and 1994. They had grown prosperous and multiplied without any natural disasters to thin their ranks, they had grown to two holdings and were looking for a place to build a third. Cambarre made a decision to turn north, putting as much distance as possible between them and those men. In the silence that followed Ralev's statement, you could have heard a feather drop. He was silent and unmoving with his arms folded over his chest. Just the feeling of togetherness made her glow. This room and the things in it were alien to him, but he was an intelligent person and could see some of the advantages to it. Camma finally asked. You look like both of your parents, that's why I recognized you, even though I didn't know why.". "Jondalar, go to her. Grief stricken, Ayla didn't notice that dusty smoke was still billowing out of the mouth of the cave behind her. Jonayla smiled at him. We need to get him away from here to a place where he can be properly cared for. Ralev's troupe of story tellers were joining in now to make the story that much more real to the listeners. His followers were not as powerful, or maybe they just didn't know what to do, because the rest of the herd piled into the surround and began to nervously mill around as Chandalar and Doroban rushed to close the barrier. Many had died, either from the fighting or from the hardship of living rough. Lying virtually helpless on the pole-drag, Groog could see the hostile stares coming from the Others and he felt vulnerable and that angered him; he didn't like to feel weak. Willamar smiled at the distraught woman who sat across the fire from him. "They killed Norgreb, one of our best hunters, using one of those things. They had talked earlier and had come to some decisions that she would now share with their family members. As they approached, he could see people hurrying this way and that, like an anthill. The meeting was interrupted to allow everyone to eat when the sun was at its highest, and then reconvened again, to run until late afternoon. We are Mamutoi and have mutual friends. 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