Those two had killed more than all his hunters combined and had done it in just moments. Finally, both of them sated and unable to stand up much longer, Ayla slumped into Jondalar's arms, then they slowly disengaged to float back to the sandy little beach to lie side by side, in a luxuriant afterglow of shared pleasure. I now live alone and it would be good to have someone to share my time with." The woman Mog-ur of the Others had not said to give it back. Melodene was 'just being cautious,' as she leaned back into him, pointing out 'dangerous spots in the trail' that his horse should avoid. As dusk descended around their campsite, they ate the rabbits that Durcan and Jonayla had taken in the forest using their spearthrowers. When they had completed their morning ablutions, the two women mounted their horses and began the ride back to the gathering place with Wolf's ashes securely sequestered in a carry basket at Summer Child's flank. Ayla looked at the place that her daughter had indicated but didn't really recognize anything. He was amazed by her abilities and could now readily believe that she was a powerful spiritual leader. Tormaden spoke first, "Zelandoni, we have brought with us fifty of our most reliable hunters. "Of course," the Zelandoni of the White Cave replied, wondering what was on his leader's mind. He wasn't aware that Ayla and Jondalar had developed a way to do things on their year long journey from the east and had taught that routine to their children. Her power is so strong that she can transfer it to others. 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She had noticed how unique the other woman had looked when they first met, but since then she had been with Jondalar day and night and the other woman had left her undisturbed. Cambarre was determined to show Jonayla just how much he loved and admired her. 'But what a sign from The Mother,' Ayla thought. At first he thought of turning away, but he stood there thinking about everything this woman had brought to the Zelandonii. I was told their camp was some way to the east, so there must be at least two groups. "Well, whether or not you are now, I'm sure you will be a mother soon, so don't worry. The Chimu had no horses so they were something not seen much before the Zelandonii had arrived from the south. One of them shouted, bringing others from inside the cave. Sometimes I'm amazed at the gifts that The Great Earth Mother provides Her children. When the Zelandonii returned to their home caves they would still have time to gather the last of the summers fare, wild carrots, onions, tubers and roots and store them away in the permafrost storage pits so they would have some vegetables during the early winter months. Ayla looked to the southern Donier who spoke for all six. She now called it her Dreaming Tea as the tea often took her on 'Dream Journeys'. "I am Mog-ur who is first among the spiritual leaders of those you call the Others," she signed. He warily looked at her and then at the men around her. Jondalar pulled on the reins to halt the horse and slid off its back. He is a man who has always kept the traditions of the Clan. Jondalar said in alarmed disbelief. Ayla looked down at Jondalar who was burning up with fever. "We have very high quality flint mines that your Knappers would find valuable and recently we found large deposits of fire stones, some the size of boulders, which we are pleased with because it allows us to shape our firestones for easier use. Sacred Mountain consists of two unique ranches; Sacred Mountain Retreat and Sacred Mountain Private Ranch. At best they could only transport two. I want to put to work some of the many things you and Zelandoni who was First before you have taught me. In fact, every time the earth was about the tremble, Ayla had felt this sickness. She shuddered at the thought of that period. "Mother, it's beautiful! He looked over at Brukeval and saw that he was conscious and he nodded to him as some sort of signal. "Yes, I know, but I think it would be best if you talked to your friends and see how they are reacting to this new information about your mother. "I know that except for Jondalar, none of you were there when Ralev brought to light the story of my Clan son, so I wanted to tell you about my eldest son Durc and what happened to me when I was a child of the Clan. One moment there were only trees, the next he had stepped from concealment to hail them. 18. What questions did you want to ask me? As Europeans we took the time to follow her/his But I am the only woman to survive and return. Who better to lead us? I know you're sad, but lately it seems that your mind has been in the Spirit World and not with us. After using the portion of wash that was needed she indicated that Jonayla take the rest for Matagan. We must take them to Mongar and Mog-ur as they instructed us to do. Although just how many, she wasn't entirely sure She would wait and see how the birth of their first child went. Ayla frowned, she didn't want to say anything negative about the previous First Zelandoni, but it couldn't be helped in this case. Chapter 5 And when we have heard what there is to hear, send them out to look, but send two of the most experienced men to the two caves nearest us and repeat the story and ask that their hunters search their surroundings for the female Mog-ur's daughter and if her man is with her they both need to be brought here.". Even though she'd shown Dula and Brog the use of the firestone, they wouldn't have had time to tell everyone yet. "Please Zelandoni. he wondered. Ayla began moving silently into the pine trees behind Crazy Eyes after she heard him reluctantly agree to come back in the morning to get them. "After the Mother speaks, will you be First Zelandoni mother?" Everybody prays for Brukeval don't they? A meeting was held in the Zelandoni lodge. Ayla wanted to have some distance between her family and the main river, so they continued in single file along the tributary's bank. The First Zelandoni had known she was ill, she had seen the same symptoms in others; people who she had nursed and she knew what the outcome of her illness would be. The Zelandonii were more competitive and there were social conventions that the Clan would never even dream of. I first read the series about 15 years ago and was completely hooked after the first. ", Ayla looked up at the worried leader of the Nineteenth Cave and realized that he was in a difficult position, caught between two warring factions. Then, as Ayla watched, the great birds tumbled earthward again, screaming in anger. "I wanted to speak to you first thing this morning. he called, then turning back to his friends, "Why don't we walk? She was no longer Clan, she reminded herself. "There is a little pain when I really stretch, but I know that will go away in time. But she regretted that they had to use it. She realized that the other had come to sew up the mat that would contain the dead man's body. And since this is First Wolf Cave, dedicated to the Mother it just seemed like the right thing to do" her voice trailed off into a hesitant silence. As the beast fell, the bullroarers stopped abruptly. She felt that taking young horses was not the best way to build a herd; that letting nature take its course and birthing young in the corrals would be much easier than catching a herd in a surround and taking the offspring from their mares. I know there are people who don't like the idea of having flat Clan people around here." Someday you'll wake up and realize all you have left are memories, so make as many of those as you can.". He decided she was, but she talked so boldly, like any hunter might. "I was a stranger to the Zelandonii long ago, but I was adopted as one of you and that was one of the most important moments in my life. She had never thought to actually be in a position to recite the formula of equal friendship with a Clan man, but was greatly touched by this sign of respect. After about an hour of steady travel they came across a stream and followed it to an overgrown area with a pond half obscured by bushes and overhanging trees, where Cambarre signed a halt. "What are you doing here? Ayla thought he would be strong enough to stand up for himself, and after all, he would also have Proleva and Willamar to watch over him. She knelt down beside him, assuming the Clan woman's position when speaking to a Clan man. I don't want this," she indicated the vista in front of them and then toward themselves with a deft wave of her hand, "to change. Jonayla was shrieking in equal despair, shaking her mother by the shoulders, trying to get a response. Durcan looked down at the dead wolf. 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