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Layers beneath layers. I will thank Zelandoni and your brother's mate when I see them next. "After Ralev tells the Ocean story, let's go visit the traders on the hill and then I want to go swimming," Folrian chattered. They rounded a bend in the trail and saw the outdoor hearth that told them they had arrived at First Wolf Cave. "Please, let him be for the moment. "Greetings Zelandoni," Ayla replied, "It seems that a lot of things have been happening in this area lately. ", The man who was almost standing on top of Brukeval replied, "Yes, I think you're right. No matter how many times she'd brought the people gifts of knowledge she never once used that to her own advantage. While Ayla washed herself, Jonayla did the best she could with their mother's clothing. Jonayla knelt beside her mother and Wolf. The hunters left two wounded men and one injured prisoner. The children have gone to their sleep, so now I think we should share in their wisdom and do the same." More recently I happened upon Clan of the Cave Bear. Besides, Wolf might be back by dark, making the trip unnecessary. Lorala exclaimed. There was nothing she could do that would change that. Should I have traded to my advantage when I know how important the root is to them? But you're right, he's not recovered enough to ride yet; of course try and tell him that." Some said those hot white fires twinkling in the night sky were new souls being forged in the abode of the yet unborn. You always say that and we've taken it to heart." The huge normally docile beasts were now bleating and pounding the earth with their massive hooves as they ran in fear. Yes, he had four strong followers who would do as he commanded, so why not. "You look so grown up Durc. Jondalar had just filled a bowl with grains and was sitting beside the children when he noticed her and asked, "Can I get you something? He turned his head and winked at Jondalar. Their form of communication, dependent on subtle nuance and on barely perceptible changes in expressions, gestures, and postures, made any attempt immediately detectable. ", "A new version you say! Each person can imagine something, but no person can imagine everything." 'What would he know about anything?' The Doniers are there in the main camp and he is doing much better. After a time, soft moaning and a rhythmic rustling would have been heard - if there were anyone nearby to hear it - but by then even Star had settled down and was sleeping a contented, full-bellied puppy sleep. They would never forget this summer. You take all kills for Clan cave. Hugging the old man to her she sighed, content to just have him near. "Yes, that would be good," Camma said quietly. ", "Well, I suggest you keep that thought to yourself, it won't do to let the other Doniers know that you're not sure of your calling to lead us. ", He looked around at all his fellow Doniers, then asked, "Raise your hand if you think this name change should take place to honor the Zelandoni who is named Wolf and our leader, The First Among Those Who Serve The Great Earth Mother. sullhach, stormtomcat, fairjennet, br0k3nsoul, and Merfilly Ayla, Jondalar, her daughter and Cambarre trotted their laden horses up the well-used path to the Zelandoni lodge. So you see, we do have a place for you. "What about the moon?" ", "Brukeval!" It's almost as if fate was urging you to stay with us," Ayla smiled again, reminding Ralev of a story he'd decided to develop about a woman with a beautiful smile. Lorala was closest to Jonayla's age and they had been childhood friends, like sisters really, learning together and experiencing life together, with Jonayla always the more outgoing; better at hunting and riding and things that took agility and concentration. During this time the Mother was protected by Her Spirit Lover Lumi and the Wolf Star who protected them both.". When would you decide to do the same to me? She had found that now, after the last time she used the Sacred Clan root, she could enter the Spirit World by drinking a mild absinthe tea. If he and Jonayla were now such good friends, perhaps even sharing pleasures, she thought it wise to spend some time with him. She in turn pulled him closer and hugged him to her fiercely. She said she was going to Hilltop Holding to see if she could find out about the rumors of unrest and then to the Sacred White Cave to pray for Wolf, to help him find his way to the Spirit World," the young boy said. Most of the other Mog-urs in the Clan were set in their ways and did and thought only what they had been taught to do and think and what they remembered from the ancestral memories. Groog was holding on to the pole-drag nervously and many of the people stood around watching with surprise and consternation showing on their faces. My mate's name is Jondalar and my name is Ayla, a name given to me by the Clan when I was very small, many years ago.". From all indications there will be Yumpu.com 38kfollowers More information Book 7 The Sacred Mountain - A FanFic Novel by Andy Black Find this Pin and more on Quick savesby Anne Lillecrapp. I was beginning to wonder if you were going to leave today or not," Durcan complained. If the lead stallion, that brown male in the middle of the herd is smart enough, he could lead them around the trap no matter how hard we try to guide them into it.". They were east of here, south of Clan territory when they disappeared. The Mamutoi matrimonial outfit was magnificent, especially worn as intended, with the tunic front tied back into fantastical wings, showing Jonayla's proud young breasts and bare waist. Finally she'd blown up at him and told him that she was probably better than he was at tracking and hunting and that she could take care of herself. The female Mog-ur was keeling beside him again, this time rewrapping his leg after having washed his wounds. Brog bid Ayla good sleep and climbed into the sleeping furs that Shura had prepared for them on the far side of the banked fire. You have helped my son to accept himself again, and all because of your stories. As Ralev's voice stilled, the flute and drum faded away. The winter wore on and the people of the Ninth Cave began to wish for sunny days again. "Did you hear me Brukeval? That would be his signal to run as fast as he could to alert the elders who were working on the mountain. Did these Others have more like this one, he wondered. He slowed his horse, waiting for her. You want what is good and right for the Zelandonii. Fever could take a seemingly healthy man within days, sometimes even when the initial wound was small and insignificant. What really concerned her, were her children. The Zelandoni of the Third Cave stood, "Camma is a charismatic woman, she's quite a looker too," he chuckled as did several other male Zelandoni in accord with the old man's joke. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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. This was it. They had a fight with Skytalker's people and have two wounded men with them. 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." "Yes it is," Jondalar replied, reaching out for his mate's shoulders and turning her toward him. Ayla joined the group watching at the mouth of the cave. Somehow he would get away and the next time he and pretty boy met, or his flathead loving mate, for that matter he would show them what anger was all about. She wished there were a way to not have that comparison made, but she needed him to understand what was said and it was too distracting for her to interpret for him. The group of Zelandonia and their Acolytes were stopping a little late in the day but they had all agreed to make it far enough that day so they could enter the sacred site the next morning and have most of the day to set up camp and rest in preparation for the difficult days to come. If he hadn't warned us we would have died. They'd been on their own for days and on the run with only each other to rely on. They are Clan who live a very long way from here, on the other side of the world.". Ayla rolled over facing away from the fire and soon found sleep. They had their nuances and subtleties, but when they said something, you knew it was the truth. I can't see how anyone or anything, other than The Great Earth Mother could know something like that before it even happened. He looked her over again as subtly as he could, to make sure she was really a female. Brog reached out and gripped his arm, making Mongar look at his Mog-ur. Ayla's face, stark white now with red painted lines and circles, was shocking to see. This will be my last summer because I'll be twelve next year and too old to continue in my place. Not to mention the firestones. The young man followed behind his cave leader. I found out by accident that these stones make a spark when struck together. Most often, even that was omitted and they simply turned away and left. He paused for a moment grinning impishly, "Although when telling stories of you two, it really isn't necessary to embellish your accomplishments." We are located in the charming and bustling town of Julian, California, just outside of San Diego. Mog-ur continued into the cave and to the leader's hearth. Camma suggested they turn in - to many groans of disappointment - in order to get an early start in the morning. Ayla dismounted in one smooth motion and ran into the old man's open arms. "Please join us now so we may wish your spirit a good journey as you travel to the next world. Ayla turned to Manvelar, "I think we should send someone back to the Summer Meeting to let Tormaden and his people know what has happened here in case he wants to send some of his people back here to reclaim their holding and to see what damage has been done. Jonayla hugged the wolf pup affectionately. But once the Finally a third bullroarer began, even closer in. Not her pain, but that of others in pain and fear and suffering. He was glad that his fellow Doniers could see how right this woman was for the position of First among them. "Even at the bottom of the sea the Snake Bowl kept pouring out the purest, finest, whitest, salt. It's a long story and I need to get him away from all the staring eyes." Why kill the whole herd? She had replaced his soiled hide wrap with another and had helped him don a new loincloth. "Buck Moon, (July), follows Summer Moon. We have very little skill with horses. All I need is a quick dip in the stream and I'll feel much better." The Mother will speak and the Zelandonia will decide. Jondalar, even though you accepted him and were kind to him, you had things other than him on your mind. Look." The man jumped to his feet and threw his arms wide, rushing around the torches to embrace first Ayla and then Jondalar. The Zelandonii of the Nineteenth Cave had just begun to use horses on a regular basis over the past few years. "Yes, let's get this over with, once and for all," Joharran said. But you're right, you should get your own pup. The Shaman Skytalker performed a sacred ceremony and the men who had gone with the warrior to vanquish the flathead enemies were greatly honored and given gifts. In his opinion they were better than the others and told more exotic tales. Durcan's young wolf had been rooting around in search of something fun to do. The Donier asked. The men said you were at the lake so I came to hear how you fared while away. She also knew that now that she had touched it Mog-ur couldn't take it back even if he wanted to. We'll be back for you as soon as the hunt is over. He could see that riding a horse would allow a person to travel faster, but deep down inside he also knew that it was unnatural and that the Spirits would be angry. I've never seen the river do this before, it's like the water has dried up suddenly. The Zelandonia had screened off the dead man's body from the rest of the lodge to give him a quiet space to rest so his spirit would not be disturbed before the burial could take place. He could see and smell two strange male horses and one female. 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. Ayla was fighting back tears. Wolf was here to protect her on The Sacred Mountain. A second dart also missed her, resulting in another shout of pain coming from someone else in the Zelandonii party. Even though the Chimudonii are not of our people, they should not be attacking Clan or anyone else. Her mate is a lucky man to have such an attractive woman.". The trouble was real, Ayla knew that. Of course he knew instinctively that she was, she had the curves and the stance of a female, but her words were spoken as if a hunter spoke them. Especially Marilla, she was a few years older than Jonayla and a world more grown up, at least in Jonayla's eyes. There were murmurs of agreement at the Third's statement. She was happy to just follow Crazy Eyes instead of backtracking his previous approach. ", "Well, in that case!" Compared to that, being respectful at a ceremony honoring Brukeval's spirit would be easy." ", "I know what you mean. "Yes, of course, I'm sorry Ramacol. It wasn't strictly expected, but many mothers would assist their daughters just because it would be the last time they would have to spend together before their relationship changed forever. She and her mate had been living with the S'Armunai since then but now they had made the long journey to the Zelandonii Summer Meeting with plans to stay with the Ninth Cave at least through the coming winter. I'm going to be happy to have children around our dwelling again! Hadn't they heard that she'd only been eleven summers when a baby began to grown in her? The children left without comment. What has worked before is not working now. No longer were there taunts about flatheads or about his mother's past. It might have been his expression, or her wishful thinking. A business, that you Zelandonii should be taking care of yourselves, but are leaving to the people of the north.". It had taken Jonayla almost three days to get Groog on the back of a horse. This woman's daughter had said that her mother was a Medicine Woman, but if she was, then she was losing this man no matter how well she had been trained. It is not up to us what happens to them, we're just supposed to bring them in. Durcan wasn't happy about being left behind, but Ayla reassured herself that at eleven summers, he would soon find things to distract himself from his disappointment. But at least he now understood how old these two were, Jonayla was more than two Gatherings old and her friend, 'Lola' looked about the same age, although he wasn't sure, he would not ask. Ayla wanted to give him a strong relaxing tea, but there was no time, not yet. If Jondalar hadn't stopped them from beating you there would have been immediate conflict between them and us. Tormaden answered the First, "No, we didn't really talk but he brought these two hunters in and a bound flathead and then headed out again with his hunters. At first Cambarre accompanied her on her hunting forays, but as they had to go further afield, Jonayla had insisted that he pick another direction and they both hunt away from each other. Rocks tumbled down the mountainside in a mass of dust swirling in the air. "One day two apparitions materialized in the valley below their camp. Pleasure filled her being. "Yes, just dazed, she'll recover," Ayla responded. Nothing would stand in the way of her plan for revenge. Only the blonde Donier had done so. I have complete confidence in you, I know you'll come up with a way to make the others see what's needed and I'm not just saying that because you're my mother, I'm saying it because I know it's the truth.". He thought that if the tables were turned, he wouldn't do as well as the man 'Jonlar' did. Ayla took a few moments to breathe in the calming scents of their surroundings. Only this very morning her biggest worry had been her son's unhappiness at having to return to the Summer Meeting early. Then he looked at Durg and saw his mocking eyes and an expression that all but said, 'I would have told you if you would have let me.'. With its white coloring I don't think it was destined to live long on its own. He would stay with this female Mog-ur and learn what she could teach him of the Others. When the young people from the cave could no longer walk safely on the ice, everyone knew the cold weather was well and truly in retreat. The southern Donier gasped as she felt the power emanating from the woman standing in front of her. Now he was determined to try to accept her and what he was seeing. If someone ran from it, they would have to live off the land and Ayla thought that Madroman had not developed many skills that would help him survive an attempted escape into that arid land. It was obvious from the shape that they were Clan skulls. "Greetings young ones. Finishing her tea, she mounted her horse and left them using the gesture of farewell as she returned to her family and the man of the Clan to resume their journey south. "Rubio, please take me to the Zelandoni Stone. "I think I'll take a look around.". They both could hear Cambarre's axe biting into wood. The advantage to having so few traders present was that not a lot of people were there and the children could talk to the men and women about their items on display. 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. To the hunter . Will you do that for me? It was true he had much more experience with women than she had with men, but he found her eagerness to be more seductive than the most experienced woman he'd ever been with. Mongar stood very still, full of indecision. They had camped close to a grove of trees that served as a wind break and the campfire warmed them as evening settled in. "What a thing to happen to one so young," she murmured. She smiled at her daughter, to soften her words. Melodene could be just what Willamar needed in a companion. Jondalar had become less and less talkative over the past few years. Jonayla and Cambarre had been following at a distance, having their own conversation, enjoying the quiet and leisurely pace. It had been an eventful summer as most summers were when the people gathered after a harsh winter to trade and find mates and to greet friends and family. She was about to scream the word "NO!" He could hear the man grunt as he bent down to crawl into the lean-to and he tensed as he heard Jonayla's scream of defiance. They were eager to begin training their new charges. You're such an accomplished hunter and horse trainer, but there are other things that beautiful women should take time to enjoy." She would bring Jondalar back to the world of the living. Their body shapes were very similar and they walked with an unconscious confidence and grace. It was an amazing looking place. "We may be helping each other, but it doesn't lessen my gratitude to you. Groog wasn't sure how much to say, but decided that he had to find out if this story that her daughter had told him was what he thought it was. When the men heard her sobs they laughed and Cambarre looked over toward them and could see them outlined by the flames of the campfire, slapping each other on the back and making nasty jokes. Then he heard a voice call his name. After quite some time, the boy becoming a bit restive from standing there silently watching the Donier, Ayla looked up into the sky, then down at the pillar. It is obvious that you are an accomplished healer, more so than anyone else here. It amazed her how nimble this man's mind was. Even though Camma has told them that I was forced, I still feel like an outcast and all but Camma shun me." There is a 7th novel, fan fiction, that you can find and download online. Then he was smirking, as he said, "I expect she'd take you back even if you're a little damaged. Before we can leave I have ceremonies that I must preside over for the well-being of the Zelandonii people. Then she and her mother took the post to the shelter. She turned to face him and he looked into her eyes and smiled. He didn't think the female Mog-ur believed in its power and that was alright. But that will have to wait until this Moon has come and gone. 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