She squirmed with secret pleasure at the thought. And yes, I think I do want to become a Zelandoni. He looked up into the brilliant blue eyes of the girl of the Others. I am convinced that she is the one called The Woman Who Hunts.". He would be made to perform labor for the entire cave with constant oversight from the leader's mate, a stern woman with an injured arm that had not healed properly and limited what work she could do. At this close range he could see something deep within her eyes, something ancient, almost primeval; not all-together human he decided and recoiled. She was ready to leave Brukeval behind. Jonayla asked mystified by her childhood friend's sadness. Now he was determined to try to accept her and what he was seeing. It was only the boy child 'Durc', bringing in the carrying baskets and their other travel gear. "Yes, the stream sends water into the pool, but none comes out.". That fool had 'inked' Zelandoni marks on his forehead and was pretending to be one. As First, she felt that to create a close association between the northern and southern caves would make the Zelandonii people stronger and their society more stable in times of need. Instead of grabbing her spearthrower as she dismounted, she jumped to the ground first, then turned to reach for her weapon. Her books have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide.[2]. There was a puckered purplish mark the size of a man's fist just below his right shoulder blade. Even if he was a strong and brutal man who had followers at his command, Cambarre vowed to himself that if they tried to force Jonayla he would attack them and kill as many as he could before he died. We thank you for all you have done for us and we honor your suffering in our cause.". Groog jerked awake. Why not you? "I wanted to play but she told me if I wanted a horse I needed to understand horses and Gray needed to know that she was part of my family.". Willamar asked. 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. She would have to be very careful and keep her eyes and ears alert for another person. Cambarre almost tripped over his feet when he saw Jonayla in her mating outfit. All I need is a quick dip in the stream and I'll feel much better." These people have come from the south to stop those who would kill Clan people.". You can stop worrying about their revenge on you. "I think there is a predator somewhere near," Cambarre said, picking up his spearthrower and two spears. Suddenly three stones hit the fire almost simultaneously causing sparks to fly and making the men jump to their feet in surprise. And besides, Ayla came away with me, so I fear your father suffered from the experience much more than I did," Jondalar concluded. It would increase our immediate family and that is always a happy event for me. It's a bit late in the year to start a family, but not too late, I guess.". Thinking these sad thoughts, she looked down at the bundle loaded on the pole-drag. It was about time to get ready for the meeting with her fellow Zelandonia that afternoon. She had felt this way when she had first mated with Brog and again after each of her children had been born. "You brought them here? "Did you find anything today? Ayla was aware of the spectacle they made as she urged Summer Child up the path to the Ninth Cave's entrance. Ayla spotted a place beside a runoff stream that seemed a likely spot for the night. He turned back to see the female had pulled a sling from her pouch and had placed a stone in it. 14. Dula wondered how well that training could have been, considering she wasn't one of the Clan. Jonayla looked back at her mate and met his eyes. She tried to sound confident and even felt that way sometimes when the Mother guided her. The Zelandonia planning meeting was also attended by all of the Acolytes, with the exception of Jonayla who would be mated and had responsibilities elsewhere. 15. The First was asking the south for help and she would get that help. ', "The older brother was far out to sea by now, far away from any land. "Fur Moon comes next, (November). I suggest that all of the Acolytes remain behind at the Zelandoni lodge to handle any small issues that may come up while we have our meeting so that every Zelandoni may attend," Ayla said. She paused for a moment, "I remember what it was like before the Spearthrower and the horse," she said, reminiscing. Ralev leaned close to the boy and whispered, "What did you think about my story Durc? "Is it that you don't want to move with your sister? Help the Others by capturing and holding any of the wild men passing through Long Valley near your cave. Durcan whirled around to see his father waving. He had to admit that even though this woman of the Others looked strange to the eye, she was fully Clan in her actions. As Ayla stepped out of the mouth of the cave she stopped for a moment to breathe in the fresh air. Sure enough, as they approached a small waterfall filling a pool at the base of a low ridge of granite, Ayla saw a large crack in the rock face. Smiling to herself, Ayla agreed with the anonymous woman. How could I not honor them? Cambarre's mind had already dismissed his failure with Jonayla and had moved on to Marilla and what they would do to each other. 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. Would the Zelandoni insist that Star stay? This horrible sign of violence toward other people, even Clan people, was beyond his experience. She had never met anyone of her own kind before we met. "We're happy to do it mother," Jonayla replied. He hadn't meant to frighten her. At first, the Chimudonii men from the north had been resentful of the care that Ayla and her daughter had given to the Clan man, but after several days in the company of the two attractive and competent women, their resentment had turned into gratefulness and curiosity. His face was different than her cousin's mate too, heavier brows and a hawk nose that looked almost like a snout, and a slightly sloped forehead. She shouldn't be surprised that Groog didn't believe her. ", "I know it may sound strange at my age Ayla, but we may have a child, we're trying for one. What had they done to displease Him so? "All of the Doniers are intelligent people and knowledgeable in the ways of human nature. Besides, it had the added advantage of being a mile farther south of Gather Field. The rough terrain, made rougher by the earthquake, made going slow a necessity. She had finally convinced him through her interaction with the leaders of her people that even though she was female, she was a leader among them. He said he would be back in a day or so and to care for his hunters and keep the flat err, clan man tied up until he could come back. There was no sound but the wind rustling the reeds and the peeps of a duckling as it raced over the water to its mother. There in the distance was the corral. They had even frightened the Chimu's old Shaman to death with the outfit they'd devised. What made your people think to spend so much effort on shaping the cave dwellings so? She said the last part as she stepped through the door to the outside with her arms full of parcels. I haven't had my moon time since the first time we shared pleasures, so it's been long enough to be sure. The old man sighed. But do you know how to use it? She was relieved beyond measure to see her mate at that moment. "Brukeval, I always thought you had more sense than Madroman. She then looked around her at the faces of all the others. ", "See, that's why I'm behind you," said the Zelandoni of the Third Cave. He would be content to stay behind and enjoy a quiet summer with the newborns. The authenticity of background detail, the lilting prose rhythms and the appealing conceptual audacity that won many fans for The Clan of the Cave Bear and The Valley of the Horses continue to work their spell in this third installment of Auel's projected six-volume Earth's Children saga set in Ice Age Europe. Even if they never ride a horse, using a spearthrower would mean they wouldn't have to stand in the path of a charging beast ten times their size." He leered at her, indicating that he'd like to please her by doing more than she had asked. Ayla came over to the man and held his head up then dipped her fingers in a cup of water to trickle some into his mouth. No one would listen to me so I ran. Some of those Auroch cows have escaped their hunters and are coming our way. Actually I want to be more than just your friend. Joharran led the way, with Melodene's aid. ", Crazy Eyes rose to his feet, dusting off his leggings, "It's gone beyond that my friend," he smiled evilly. She would have fallen in love with him and she would now be his mate and her children would be his. It was surprising how short a time they'd actually known each other and what close friends they'd become. The two women had removed their tunics as they worked by the stream and gave them to Cambarre to hang under the shelter to begin to dry. "No, I haven't seen her all day," Joharran said. All my friends are here. It will be easier to see in the small chamber," he said cryptically. Since they had all been in the vicinity for hours, it was unlikely there would be any game left in the immediate area, so the boys rode further around the mountain looking for a likely place, such as a watering hole or another open meadow with undisturbed grazing. I haven't talked to her all summer. I don't have much time but wanted to stop here so that I could discuss some things with both of you; such that you might share with the co-leaders of the Twenty-Ninth Cave and their Zelandoni." We think AYLA is the possible answer on this clue. The Clan had rescued her from certain death and she had formed lasting attachments. "Tell me, will they do something about these people who are killing my people? Ayla answered, "Because I was taking Groog with me. I would very much like to learn their sign language too. They were imaging their turns with her and more jokes were exchanged as Cambarre used the piece of blade that was left to saw away at the sinew ropes holding her wrists to the stakes. He seemed bigger and more muscled, more like a man. He told Jonayla about his hearth family and his cave. It will reduce the fever?" She is of Finnish descent, the second of five children of Neil Solomon Untinen, a housepainter, and Martha ( ne Wirtanen) Untinen. 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