He was proud of Ayla and her accomplishments, and it always made him feel lucky to be her mate when other men looked at her with such admiration. Men on the backs of the horses and holding weapons tended to heighten that intimidation. Many of the Zelandonia in the chamber were looking at Ayla again and not all with admiration; there were several dissatisfied looks, but also many nods of agreement. "It is a long prayer, but if we have the time, I would be glad to," Jonayla replied. "I think we should sleep now," he said. Waiting would only cause the wound to become more dangerous. "Well, whether or not you are now, I'm sure you will be a mother soon, so don't worry. That we would have children and that I would be the proud provider for those children.". All the Doniers had recently been in the cave complex, many to meditate, while waiting for everyone to arrive. She would make a poultice to pack over the wound for the next several days, to help the healing process. As it turned out, Durcan had convinced them - first with his fists and then when he reminded them that his mother was the one to bring horses and firestones to the Zelandonii. This horrible sign of violence toward other people, even Clan people, was beyond his experience. "It could be dangerous. "I have my sling with me and also need to bring something back to the pot for my family. It was late afternoon by then and their trek was almost done for the day. As Brog approached his people's cave, women sitting at the open space in front stopped their work to acknowledge their Mog-ur with respectful nods. We've had fun, haven't we? Although the older brother had plenty, he was mean-fisted and arrogant." To the south of the long narrow valley was a lush strip of dense forest that ran east and west as far as the eyes could see. He guessed that whoever it was, was carrying a hurt or unconscious Jonayla. ", Ayla replied, "Still a bit sore, but improving. Joharran looked at Ayla gesturing toward Groog, "Maybe you could ask the Clan man to send their hunters into Long Valley to cut off anyone fleeing north into Clan territory?". I'm happy for you and Cambarre. It's so good to be back. He knew by now, how she and her mother liked to wash themselves and he wanted to please Jonayla by being as clean, but he thought, I'll wait until midday when it's warmer and bathe in the lake at First Place. "We can be back here early the next day if I leave now. "The spearhead is deep, but it's in the fleshy area of the shoulder. Brukeval had grown up with some of them. It would do no good to be over powered by them and held hostage too, or they might kill him. I'm so happy that you're back. ", Madroman shook his head, "No, I've learned my lesson. Her Earth's Children series set in prehistoric Europe has sold more than 45 million copies worldwide. "Durc was much like us. He was telling the story of when Ayla and Jondalar had attended the Mamutoi Summer Meeting with the Lion Camp. In the past, Summer Meetings were a way to gather as many hunters together as possible while game was plentiful and to store as much dried meat and grains as could be collected during good weather. Cambarre dropped his platter and ran toward the horses, pulling their ropes loose as he passed by them. Ayla wanted to find out more about this woman. "You tired me out last night. Her woodcraft skills were superior to most Zelandonii who had been brought up in a group dependent culture. They'd been on their own for days and on the run with only each other to rely on. As she stood there with Lorala caressing her hair and murmuring soothing things to calm her, Jonayla swore to herself that she would not act so stupidly and immaturely again, if she ever were in the same situation. ", That statement surprised Jonayla. He would be sure to discourage anyone from the Clan who might want to try such a thing, although it was hard to believe that any man of the Clan would want to. They are nothing more than violent wanderers plaguing the countryside. Ayla looked at the man and signed, "I will be talking with our leaders soon and we will do something about this. We only did what they asked. Although the man wouldn't show it, it was obvious to Jonayla that he feared to climb onto a horse's back. What harm could there be in letting his brother have the bowl for a while? He thought it must be one though. I'm old and you're young, but at least I can give you a place to stay and offer you protection. ", "We will be glad to share a meal with you and I would very much like to spend time with you and hear some of your stories, if you have the time, but we need to get to the storyteller's lodge and stake out our space before there is no room left. she repeated. Jonayla's young wolf investigated everything in sight as he wove in and out among the horses, contentedly accepting these animals and humans as his pack and enjoying all the new sights and smells. That is the man I wish to speak to," Groog replied. The complex of sacred places had been cleared and mostly repaired over the past several moons since the Earth Mother had spoken. The valley soon opened out in front of them for as far as the eye could see. It won't be as befits your status, but it will still be a feast none the less. The group leaving for the north the next morning consisted of the Zelandoni of the Third Cave, the first Zelandoni of the southern caves, Ayla, Jondalar, Jonayla and Cambarre as well as the Donier's Acolytes and Groog. If it makes you feel any better, I will not let anyone harm you. Like his mother, he practiced with the sling and spearthrower continuously to become a credible hunter even before he reached puberty. Joharran led the way, with Melodene's aid. It was all so overwhelming. "Blandar's cave has supplied the men, his grave has been dug and awaits him. "Are you in some sort of hurry lovely one?" Their body shapes were very similar and they walked with an unconscious confidence and grace. All her life she had been able to tell when something was bothering her mother, it was the way she held herself, the way she moved that betrayed her inner feelings to her daughter. I think they wanted him so they could make some kind of example of him. He was tending your horses, and then the three of us went to listen to the storytellers. Ayla was kneeling beside their cooking fire, with Jondalar's sibling Folara, preparing food for the others when Jonayla lifted the flap that gave privacy to their summer lodge and stepped out, yawning and stretching languidly. I admit I am a very lucky man," Cambarre smiled contentedly. Auel's subsequent novels - The Valley of Horses (1982), The Mammoth Hunters (1985), The Plains of Passage (1990) and The Shelters of Stone (2002) - continue Ayla's search for ''the Others'' (fellow Cro-Magnons or humans); her love affair with Jondalar on the plains of the Ukraine; their journey along the Danube River and their arrival in Jondalar's homeland, the painted caves of southern France. After all, many of my best stories are about the star-crossed travelers, Ayla and Jondalar. As the two men mounted their horses to go back up the river to retrieve the wolf pelt and hunt Ptarmigan for their evening meal, Jonayla enthusiastically said, "Mother, isn't it wonderful, we have three pups, one for Durcan, one for me and one for you. I wouldn't want to lose Star. They hate me, all of them. A heat was building up inside her that was exciting, yet at the same time comfortable. Even though Cambarre knew he had little to worry about with Ayla in attendance at their child's birth, this time was always dangerous for a woman. To the casual observer, the Donier of the Ninth Cave was as serene and confident as always. A slight shock of energy passed between them as their fingers touched. he asked. 'Let nature take its course, it worked out for me, it will work out for my daughter.' 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. I will pray that your union will produce a child, as you hope," Ayla replied. Ayla felt a little embarrassed at the obviousness of their intimacy but the smile on Jondalar's face and that of her daughter's, made her match theirs with her own. Apparently it is rare and hard to find. Everything was as it should be. During this time the Mother was protected by Her Spirit Lover Lumi and the Wolf Star who protected them both.". And it has been climbing every since. She, Jonayla and Melodene had gathered the blooms while the grave was being dug. Jonayla came to a halt at the edge of the assembled Zelandonii. For the first time in almost a full moon cycle she felt 'herself' again. Man and wolf cub walked the horses over to stand near Jonayla's Gray. She knew that she must speak one more time before she could rest. All other colors are aspects of those primary colors. This Mog-ur was a friend of the Clan and he would trust her, but he wasn't sure what to think about her people. "At that time we decided to make a change and have the newly mated couples leave the next day in what was considered the light of day. "Yes, I know the place," she replied. As she pulled aside the hanging hide at the entrance to the lodge and stepped out into the opalescent peace of early morning, a shiver of excitement ran through her body. [1] She received honorary degrees from her alma mater, Pacific University, Portland State University, the University of Maine and the Mount Vernon College for Women. "Zelandoni, we are much closer to First Place than the Nineteenth Cave. "As you know, the southern Doniers have arrived and I've given them the Zelandonia lodge to stay in while they're here. That was a scary thought. "Yes Jondalar, I know stories become more and more inflated as time goes on, but that is the way of things. Ayla felt a little ashamed; she didn't need to worry about letting her deceased mentor down. Cambarre took Jonayla's hand in his to show everyone that they were together as a couple and they walked on. "I talked to Melodene about her time with the outlaw group and her meeting with your people, so I know that she told you about why we left the sea coast. "'Trade me your bowl!' This was her Matrimonial necklace, the one given to her by Zelandoni, who had once been the First Zelandoni who was her friend. She honestly couldn't understand why he would lower himself to subterfuge and tricks to gain respect. "Sure I will, I'd be happy to make you welcome for as long as you stay with us, any friend of our Zelandoni is like family to us," Proleva declared. I'm not sure why I painted them on my face, I don't remember doing it.". "I see, so my daughter and her man are captives or worse" she couldn't seem to focus. Joharran gestured to the ivory plaque that hung from her neck. "Flatheads have killed our people and we've killed theirs, so now it's a matter of who has the stomach to finish the job. she looked around trying to see why he was concerned. "No Jondalar, I think we should get back to the Zelandoni lodge as soon as possible. I didn't know what to think when I saw just your head above water. Things seemed settled for the moment, so Ayla made ready to leave, saying, "Now Proleva and I must leave you. Groog was pleased as the female Mog-ur placed flowers in the grave. Believe me when I say that I'm the luckiest man of all the Zelandonii.". You are supposed to be caring for your father," Ayla said, as the two women came together in an enthusiastic embrace then stood back looking at each other. That would be something!" "I have said what the Mother instructed me to say. "I agree with the southern Doniers, I will support you Zelandoni and I agree with whatever your course of action turns out to be." I have nothing against flat Clan people", "Yes, I'm sure you're right Tormaden, forgive my temper, I realize it's not your fault." When the intimate sounds from the other side of the fire finally quieted, Ayla drifted off into a dream filled sleep. He managed to make himself understood and walked quickly past the Clan leader - who was still staring at Star in total astonishment. "'Go to your brother and ask him to help us. Why are you here causing all this trouble?". Ramacol didn't seem offended and responded, "Well, when the Mother spoke and the earth shook, there was a large rock slide in the valley that stopped The River from flowing. "I've always been proud of you daughter, remember the time you broke a bone in your leg when you fell off Gray. She hoped there might be something she had forgotten, something that would trigger a memory from long ago that might help Jondalar. Isn't there someplace I can go, someplace I can stay? "I think by the time we return to the Ninth Cave, if I haven't had my flow by then I'll be absolutely sure. She pledged her people's friendship and promised to send representatives from the Chimu to next year's Zelandonii Summer Meeting. No man of the Zelandonii would be able to stand up to this man in a one on one fight. He hadn't followed everything that passed between them, but he understood the man did not believe that Ayla was the spiritual leader of the Zelandonii. "You've always thought you were so superior, with all your tricks and all your friends. Groog looked at Ayla and signed, "Good hunting," which was the closest thing the Clan had for goodbye and then he turned and followed Joharran. He held his spear up. Every smell, every sound, every movement was noted and retained, her concentration was perfect, like nothing she'd ever experienced before. Should I have traded to my advantage when I know how important the root is to them? Everyone noted the absolute assurance in the Ninth's manner and voice, and at the very least, the Zelandoni of Ninth Cave believed what she had said. The feasting and merriment continued late into the night, but the guests of honor slipped into the lodge and changed into their travel clothes soon after the storytelling was over. Realizing he had made her await his signal long enough to show her who was in charge, he reached out and tapped her shoulder, giving her permission to speak. If we're careful not to disturb the trail too much, they won't notice that we went this way.". Someone among them would ask a question and Jonayla would sign to Groog what was said. But as she dismounted her knees went weak and she started to fall. "No Cambarre, you need to give it to Mageb." All that was left of her teacher and friend were ashes in a jar of fired clay, now wrapped in a rawhide covering dyed red. Ayla stopped and looked at her daughter, arching a brow, waiting for an answer from her daughter. "Now it seems that there are two Chimu. But someday, I hope you do have children. Well, if it hadn't, it would find its way back with Ralev, she thought to herself. The next day dawned bright and sunny with the scent of growing things in the air. 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. She needed to hold him in her arms in the worst way. Cambarre came over and said quietly, "The man is dead. How is father? He tried to cover his shock, by asking as casually as he could, "Why would Creb teach a young girl counting words?". This is a good sized root and the fever fungus is small and almost used up? Things like that happen sometimes. That's why you find all of us in agreement. "No, not Wolf Star, just Star, who is a wolf," Jonayla tried to explain, but the other Acolyte wasn't really listening now, he was too surprised by the appearance of these people carrying a live wolf. ", Jondalar smiled, "You are something more than an ordinary female Ayla. Ayla had several personal things she wished to do before returning south. Ayla wanted the Clan men to watch along Long Valley, a treeless valley that stretched for as far as the eye could see from sunrise to sunset. She handed Jonayla the wolf pup she'd been carrying, then turned Summer Child and put the horse into a full gallop, with Jondalar and Cambarre only moments behind her. The simple touching of hands made Jonayla's heart soar. Jondalar did as she asked and with the help of Cambarre, was able to gag and blindfold him quickly and silently. "Camma, once we get them moving you should fall back about fifty paces so Cambarre and I can herd them together. Ayla was happy too, she'd admired Marthona and Dalanar ever since first meeting them. Those flatheads are a menace.". Both children understood a great deal of the Clan language. His passion obvious to her view, and waded into the cold water, feeling that he might be heating it a few degrees with his own body's passion. The Donier of the Ninth Cave trailed a pole-drag painted with red ocher. Instead of bringing the kills back to the gathering place and then transporting the meat to individual caves, the hunting parties can stop off at each cave as they come back south and store their individual supplies at each holding. Then the First from the south was standing. We had never even seen a flathead before he started stirring up trouble. They made camp in a little secluded meadow with a brook running through it. That pillar is the focus and I'm afraid to alter it in any way.". Blandar's burial ceremony was to be performed by a still weak Ayla and her fellow Zelandonia that day. "And I'll be happy to call you a member of the family Cambarre," Ayla concluded. Both Ayla and her daughter rode away to hunt. "But I will bury this man. I considered him my father and teacher. "Melodene just headed to the lake along with Proleva. Many of her readers say they have reread the series over and over again in order to re-live the Ayla experience. She said you weren't ready to replace your old friend Wolf and you thought I might like it. He felt uneasy that this person from the Others knew the correct sign of respect, he'd always been told that they knew nothing and were brash unthinking creatures, little better than beasts. We should try to put some distance between us and them. Ayla wanted to get back to Jondalar as soon as possible. I've just been really stupid about things," Cambarre paused for breath. "If you don't mind, we'd like to go in and greet him. "Hello daughter," Ayla greeted her child, taking the pouch of red ocher with a smile. He died at my feet, after running for more than a day. Jonayla kept up this soothing talk as she slowly held out her hand toward the colt. It was almost like magic, one moment the man had been part of the rock then he separated himself and took living form. "Jonayla, I wanted to talk to you. Ayla and Jondalar could see the sense in that and didn't try to change his mind about coming with them. He grabbed the Snake Bowl and ran off with it, without having heard how to stop it. I would ask you to share your knowledge with me in the future and not remain behind a veil of modesty. It was only human nature really. At least that is what I believe. Even more than that," Melodene said with a catch in her voice, "he said he would make our people great among all peoples. Ayla drew up at the circle of stones that formed the outdoor hearth and Clan-signed Jonayla to go quietly to their individual hearth and to remain there until she could join her. Ayla had always felt close to him. ", "Why don't you sit here while I prepare our food," Jonayla said. These same people had remained to clear away the rubble and repair some of the outside structures that had been damaged or had collapsed. They finally decided to prepare the remaining substance into the life giving infusion. So why has it had such global appeal? It is a poor trade for something as valuable as the sacred memory root, but it is all that I have left. He was as tall and handsome as ever. ", 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. "Until Blandar's death we hadn't lost anyone this season," he paused, "at least not here, at the Summer Meeting." Ayla turned toward Jonayla, "Daughter, do you feel strange in any way? When they saw a third apparition following faithfully beside the two, they knew immediately what they were seeing. ", Ayla had noticed the paintings, not that they were as accomplished as her friend's work at the First Wolf Cave but they were well done. It is good to give her a token of our esteem. Finally, the Zelandoni let go of the last child's hands and stepped back. She hated it and she hated him. We have work to perform on the dwelling Ralev and his storytellers will be staying in this winter. As if reading his mind the strange apparition before him pulled her left legging down to show four vivid stripes carved into her thigh. He received a slight shove from behind and lurched forward, again unable to take his eyes off his mate-to-be. "One day the younger brother and his mate found they didn't have enough food to feed their children. It is not seemly to see a female using weapons; it offends the people, the women of the Clan and is unsettling. Once we've had a chance to trade for more horses and to catch some of our own, it will make it so much easier to travel farther afield. Cambarre heard an evil sounding laugh following that statement. Understanding how to gauge the age of the Others might be helpful in dealing with them. I don't want the responsibility of deciding who should have a pup and from the look of him, Durc's going to be too preoccupied with that little black female to care about who gets the last one. Then he heard Brukeval say, "I look forward to making your pretty mother do as I say, if she ever wants to see you alive again. There before him stood a woman of the Others, but one like none he had ever seen before. Wolf is almost considered Zelandoni.". The angle of the cave lion's jump was such that it took the point of the Clan spear directly into the center of its chest. He'd been up the valley when he'd heard about the visitors, but he hadn't thought too much about it until he reached their summer lodge and saw that Ayla had gone to meet them. He could not see a spearthrower, a knife or any other weapon. Ayla noticed eagerness shining from his eyes. Eventually he had to leave their community and live rough with his few followers. It would save the Lanzadonii travel time knowing the river trail was altered and they would need to take the Ridge trail. This was a time when snow barriers had to be erected at the abri entrance to block some of the snow and as a wind break. The old man sighed. This lot of Philip Ketchum novels includes Apache Dawn. "Joharran, would you find Groog for me? Her people far to the east trained both boys and girls to hunt and many of the women continued to hunt even after they bore children. When the people had access to all three of these foods, it was considered the beginning of a new warm-time that would allow freedom of travel again. Both women could see people running back and forth and they could see people lying on the ground being tended to. "If that happens and they succeed, who's to say that it isn't for the best. Then in the silence she heard a vaguely familiar lisping voice. Chapter 20 Their legends told of a powerful Shaman whose name was Skytalker. Groog says there is someone ahead to the left! Then a warm infusion of Butterfly Weed should be poured into the wound, then and allowed to drain. But now, when he said something it would be interesting or it would be important. Something is wrong here. 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. That elicited more chuckles, this time from some of the female Zelandoni too. Apparently she had been looking for a way to get away from them and when she'd seen Joharran and Cambarre following, she'd decided to make a break for it and throw herself on their mercy. Standing silent, everyone was watching as the blonde Donier - her back still turned to them - raised her arms and began to speak in sign language. Chapter 13 She was an accomplished woman, someone who had brought great things with her to share with the people. But Brukeval only knew rejection, except the few times he was in the care of your mother. She wholeheartedly loved the baby animal. See the largest tree with the trunk that is as big across as a man is tall? "Don't be alarmed children," the blonde Zelandoni said. The interment ceremony had been brief but correct. Killing her would show recognition that he believed she was who she said she was. Durcan whirled around to see his father waving. To have people who acknowledged her as part of their family was secretly more important to her than life itself. Camma instinctively knew that Jonayla was the expert when it came to the task before them and had no second thoughts about instantly obeying her instructions. She could have stayed like this, standing naked, neck deep in the water and communing with Mother Earth for much longer. Jonayla was lying on a mat in the main room asleep. Camma finally asked. It seemed like each member knew instinctively what the other was thinking. '', Despite the science, Auel has used her imagination to create the spiritual belief system that is at the core of Ayla's world. Even so, it was obvious that she was female because she had a high voice, curved hips and breasts. 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. Nodding water lilies poked their heads into the light as if seeking the sky urgently. Jonayla made a restorative tea that they drank to Brukeval's memory in place of the usual feast that would normally be held for one departed. The mesh panels had been removed and the wrapped body of Blandar was then suspended over the grave-pit by wooden poles and ropes made of sinew. The woman was the daughter of the Others' female Mog-ur, the one who had come into their hunting grounds and finally stopped the violence against his Clan. Atta shrieked in pain as Armuna put all her strength into the spear and rammed it deeper and deeper into him. "This is my mate. She thought for a moment about Groog, what would she have done if Groog had attacked and raped her when she had been only eleven summers old? ", "It is nearly unbelievable that you would be the first people we run into. Pulling the Mammoth hide flap aside, Ayla stepped into the dim interior of the Zelandoni lodge. Ayla wanted to jump up and run, this hideous beast must be the Shaman. They provide for their needs and care about each other. We need to get past these people and I'm sure with everything that has gone on, they don't trust any of us. What of them, do they fare well also?" "I'm glad you feel that way, because I would like lots of children too. This rock fall would change the way the Zelandonii would travel north and south along the river from now on. "I would suggest it go to South Face because that's where Robinar lives. The custom the Clan had of avoiding direct queries was so long-standing, it had become a law in ancient times. Throw him out!'" left kudos on this work! We would like to hold a feast in your honor," Tormaden said, gripping her hands enthusiastically. The Zelandonia were bringing their First Zelandoni's remains to help guide her spirit to the Spirit World. Anyone who might glance at the young couple would notice a confident and graceful young woman walking beside a handsome young man and not guess for a moment that only the night before they had both experienced anguish and uncertainty. It was her ashes that were now being carried back there to be placed with those who had been First before her. Just before she was about to stand he finally tapped her shoulder. Many, many thanks. Hidden near the summit, facing away from the valley below, was a cave. 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