As she had done many times before, Ayla wanted to make that dish for a special friend. The Summer Meetings had really become a gathering of the people for trade and to mingle; a place to look for a mate. I need to properly care for him. Ayla in shock, fumbled with her carry pouch for her sling and a stone, but before she could open the pouch, Brukeval grabbed it, ripping it from her hands. The thought of having her own firestone was intoxicating. "Yes, we should leave," Jonayla paused for a moment then asked, "Cambarre, would you consider leaving your spearthrower with Mageb? "Would you deny this man his life?" "Yes, she has been staying out all day, but definitely comes back each evening," Doroban replied, allowing himself to be diverted from the former topic. The only good sign was that there were no red lines running down his arm, which would mean it would have to be removed, but that was little consolation if the fever ended up killing him. Camma stood and greeted Ayla, hands held out to take hers. They rode over the submerged slab single file. He didn't want this strange weapon of the Others, but he didn't want to refuse the man of the Others, because that would have been extremely rude. Everyone was surprised when the two showed up in camp with their whining little companions. It took us two days longer than we planned to get here because of the rock fall and we're running short on provisions. Signing, he continued, "My mother mated with our Mog-ur. Ayla wondered, as she led the others - breaking out of the trees at the base of the mountain and into the open of the flat valley - what life would bring in the future. Jonayla commented on the tea, it was a delightful mix of dried and crushed basil licorice leaves and linden flower. Then she could have stood up to the troublemakers and shown her son that she was not ashamed. The water wasn't deep enough to swim in so they washed then rinsed themselves, standing in the water. ", They had travel rations, but fresh food wouldn't hurt. They just drive them out to fend for themselves. It turned out that he broke his leg in two places, just here," Ralev touched the shin of his left leg. He began hesitantly, "Mog-ur, the Others have a powerful Mog-ur who is called Ayla She is a female but more powerful than anyone I have ever seen. "So you're enjoying yourself? She asked surprised. ", "Brukeval!" That's when she came up with the idea of steaming the creases out and then hanging it in a shroud over there," Ayla pointed to Joharran and Proleva's sleeping area. She knew instinctively that the only way decisions would be made would be to have all the leaders of the Zelandonii in one place at one time. Her eyes widened in surprise as she recognized Jonayla and then her handsome companion. It's nice being away from all the other Zelandoni and Acolytes for a while. He said, "You may have some, but no payment is necessary. Could this Mog-ur of the others have any of the rare sacred root that every Mog-ur of the Clan sought? You'll never see their like again and their trade value is ten times the worth of everything I have offered you so far.'. Since he had not yet passed his eleventh summer, he was young enough to serve those spiritual leaders who would attend. Would she have been able to stand up to him? "Once we have watered the horses I suggest we head south immediately. She wanted to give herself to him, she might even have done so now, if he hadn't just said that he respected her for not giving in. While the men were out with the Zelandonii, looking for the false Shaman they were occupied and didn't think about me that much. They had easily fallen into the division of tasks. We have all been out on the hunt to make up for lost time. Willamar asked. 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. Right then he heard voices. Lend me a little fish-meat, so my mate and children may also celebrate the holy day.'. 12. "I-I'm considered a bad woman by most of my people. "Mother! She had always been concerned with the community she belonged to and maybe it was only natural that she strived to accomplish as much as she could, but did she always need to be the leader? You need to keep aware of where you step going through the main chamber. "Zelandoni! "I am Durcan from the Ninth Cave," he answered simply. Dula opened the flap of her otter pouch and withdrew a small lump wrapped in leather and tied with three backward knots. Ayla felt as if she were wading through water, at the same time she saw everything in minute detail. Jonayla thought for a moment, "Although I can't treat all the horses like I do Gray, I think everyone should make the horse they rely on most part of their family. "They're doing fine and apparently they've had some adventures. "I'm sorry Star, but you would probably be trampled by those Auroch. The next morning, Ayla and her daughter made ready to leave. ", "No, it would be better to meet on Sacred Mountain as we discussed before. The snow would come and virtually all hunting would cease until warmer weather returned. She asked her mother. Jonayla pointed to the group of people in the clearing, all Doniers and Acolytes. Most spears now were made for spearthrowers and were slender and of differing lengths depending upon their purpose. "Yes, of course," The Donier said. "Jondalar," Ayla said. "Yes, that would be very good," she repeated with feeling. 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. In the light of day Ayla could tell that the Clan man was young, maybe the age of her own Clan son Durc would be now. They made Long Valley by mid-day and decided to camp in the late afternoon by a stream that was a landmark denoting a half day's slow travel left before reaching the Clan cave. You know the Clan better than anyone else, while at the same time, you're one of us. The dead man had been laid out on a raised platform covered by a woven mat. I don't know what is going on out there, but there were two hunters wounded, one with a spear thrust through him. Then he realized what his small group must look like; their First Zelandoni was naked to the waist and had a bandaged shoulder, her left side was smeared with blood, her leggings soaked in the boy's blood, and she was holding a Clan spear covered with dried blood. He threw a large fish at his younger brother. "Your pup has shown me the way. "Although the effects of the poison were delayed in Armuna. I think if we go far enough north; they'll give up and then we can head west and back to First Place," Cambarre said, feeling confident with his plan. If she could only understand what was happening to him now, why no matter what she did, his body would not respond. Horses are sensitive to the feelings of humans and if they sense that you are excited or nervous, they will feel the same. Jonayla heated grains and berries for a quick breakfast. Many ceremonies in those years were altered to better fit the people's new understanding of the power of conception and the Mother's role in it. When that happens, those that do not climb will perish in the rushing waters. The Fifth Cave Donier stood up and looked around at the gathered Zelandoni, making eye contact with each before reciting the Mother's Prayer, raising his voice when he came to the last stanza. I would be satisfied with our child's children though. Has she had more children since we've seen her? My mother does all the planning for feasts and special gatherings," the young girl preened in pride for her mother. They were willing to use something they considered precious so that Jondalar would live. When you're young and in love, food is the last thing you need," he chuckled. There had been reports of deaths on both sides. I heard about your mother's Clan son and I've also heard some of the nasty remarks from some people. But to Jonayla's surprise the little wolf ignored all the people and confidently trotted toward the cave entrance. Incensed at being disturbed from her task Jonayla furiously signed, "I am daughter of the female Mog-ur who is also medicine woman! And then on top of that, she would have to deal with the Madroman problem. This story explores some of the issues brought up but not resolved in the original books and supplies some answers to a few of those lingering questions. Ayla spent some time with the boy; she wanted him to understand that they were special friends. She pointed eastward. "Greetings Denanna and Zelandoni," Ayla responded. It had been more than a full moon since the two hunters had seen them and their trail was cold. I have tried to memorize its properties," Ayla said. Looking at the sleeping pup, Ayla sighed, "You're quite a cute little thing, but you'll grow up into a full size wolf and I wonder if you will be like my friend Wolf. With its white coloring I don't think it was destined to live long on its own. At first it was just a sound, like a grumbling deep down within the earth, muffled but immense. My guess is there is a tale to tell about this wolf pup and how you came by it.". Mog-ur continued into the cave and to the leader's hearth. Jonayla looked around at the group of people that were her family and said, "If you think this is important, then I think it's important too. "Your man has fever," she said, stating the obvious. Finally after several minutes Jondalar walked over to Ayla's side. "You can count on me for as long as I'm able. She looked at the southern Zelandoni and smiled, thinking back to only a few full moons ago when they had been strangers and rivals. Since the ceremonies for the passing of a First Zelandoni took more than a full moon phase, cremation was the only practical way to handle the remains. Just bring a serving of meat and stew for each Donier and a cup of tea. Camma understood what she meant and said no more. The sun was slanting into late morning before the two women saw the smoke from Hilltop holding. Jonayla came to a halt at the edge of the assembled Zelandonii. Were you able to return that loud young female of the Others and her silent man to their people? Chapter 14 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. She realized that she would need to get used to surprises the more involved she became with this woman's unusual abilities. ''I don't know where the idea came from, but I thought it would make an interesting short story. I think it's time you found out who your friends really are, don't you?". You are all well versed in the use of weapons, but I feel that I'm best at the sling and in this case a sling is less obvious than a spearthrower at the ready. Her teats were swollen. Even more than that," Melodene said with a catch in her voice, "he said he would make our people great among all peoples. "What are you doing? She had been attracted to him, he knew that for certain. It was hard to tell them apart. "So in the end I was chosen as the person most acceptable to everyone. Ayla looked at the three Zelandoni who had come with her and said, "Maybe the Zelandoni who came north could say what they think of the idea.". Ayla joined the group watching at the mouth of the cave. He continued, "She even rode that lion in front of a whole Summer Meeting of the Mamutoi where we wintered the next year. Luck was soon her friend. These things would naturally make her very interesting to any single young man of the Zelandonii. That was thoughtful of you. He looked around the group then nodded, saying, "Then if this is accepted by you, our leader," he looked at Ayla and smiled, "the cave at Hilltop will now be called First Wolf Cave by us all. "Zelandoni Who Is First, thank you for coming, I'm so glad to see you are doing better. That is no excuse for my mistake, but the mistake saved his life. I like being on our own like this. She was supposed to be at the Chimu cave caring for her father. At first Cambarre was a bit surprised at how well Jonayla's family was organized when traveling. You'll also be interpreting for him tomorrow during the meeting with the cave leaders and their Zelandoni. But when she asked if he would come into the water his dazed mind flashed back into action and he ripped his loincloth free. How why had he come? There was nothing she could do that would change that. Their form of communication, dependent on subtle nuance and on barely perceptible changes in expressions, gestures, and postures, made any attempt immediately detectable. He began to scoop up the salt and dump it over the side, but the bowl just produced more, faster and faster until older brother cried for help, but there was no one near enough to hear him and he sank into the sea, never to be seen again. It took a full day to get Groog to actually move while sitting on a horse's back. That's when he should have cut his losses and traveled east. I consigned his fate to Brun, the past leader of our cave and to my adopted sister Uba. "Mother!" Mongar stopped dead in his tracks as he came out of the cave into the daylight. I explore some of the issues brought up but not resolved in the original books and I supply some answers to those lingering questions. "Ayla, Ayla, are you alright?" Please! Father and Son rode on, occasionally looking down at the newly formed lake, but never letting their urgent mission leave their thoughts. This has been a very unusual summer and there are issues that still need to be resolved, but Tormaden, I do appreciate your welcome," Ayla said with a broad smile. The silence afterward held through the ceremonial feast to celebrate the First Zelandoni, her life and service to the people. She would continue to tend to Jondalar but deep down in a quiet space within her mind she realized that if he didn't rally soon, she would be carving his lan on his grave marker. I knew you were committed to Jondalar and I envied him that. "Ralev! I'd leave now, but it's dark and we couldn't make any real progress.". What you couldn't know about our First Zelandoni is that she comes from far away. If it makes you feel any better, I will not let anyone harm you. Jonayla was a young adult now and needed to find her own way at times. "Fur Moon comes next, (November). "I will inform the others of your wish to meet at Sacred Mountain. It would be wonderful to spend time together alone, like we did last night. I guess there will be a women's gathering down there like this one we men are having," Willamar smiled. As the silence drew on, she asked again, "What say you, do you want to stay Zelandonii?". As I've already said, he has meditated over this issue for some time and is certain that this should be done." As the adult members of the boy's Lodge disappeared around a rock outcropping in the distance, Rubio heard a shout of warning from Jamicon, another boy who had been assigned to announce the processions arrival. The Mother, who you call Ursus, will have frightened the bad spirits away. How do they seem?". It was decided that before the Zelandonii left for their Summer Meeting, most would ride northeast for a day then turn west for a few days, then south, driving game toward the Chimu hunters, while also killing what game they came across to add to the Chimu winter larder. ", Ayla was determined not to let her fear show, it would do no good to let Jondalar or Jonayla know how worried she was. But did it really matter? She could smell his scent, the mixed aroma of youth, wind and grass and healthy boy. From the beginning, whenever he asked for something, it appeared and they never lacked for anything. I think sometimes not having to think about the problems of the people is just what I need," Ayla said, smiling at her mate, grateful for his suggestion. I don't want to make a mistake or take a side that might be in the wrong. 'What would happen now that the Zelandonii people knew her secret,' he wondered. People were slowly beginning to get used to multiple young wolves in their midst, but with the recent event concerning Sky, most of the Zelandonii now thought a wolf that answered to a person might be something almost spiritual and more and more people began talking about it. 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