I make no apologies for my opinion that they are little more than animals. "Aaay-lllaaa," he repeated very slowly, struggling to make the word the way she had. "That's when one of the Clan men, obviously a man of mixed spirits" Ralev licked his lips nervously and looked around at the gathered people. "I'm from the Twenty-Ninth Cave South Face," Artibon said. In the morning the camp would begin to be torn down and they would be packing away most of their things on the pole-drags in preparation for their journey home. Otherwise I would probably have been just as afraid. His temperature was steadily rising and he was feverish just about all the time now. she replied to Trivodan who was leader of the First Cave of the Southern Zelandonii. "Take off your clothing Jondalar," Ayla smiled. ", Ayla smiled gratefully at Jondalar's sister, and then she looked at her own children. He became nervous as it became apparent that they were outnumbered, as one after another of the Zelandonii travelers came into view after negotiating the last bend in the trail. I miss them so and it will be good to hear news of them. The two women hugged and then went about their tasks, preparing for the camp's departure. "You there!" Support; something I will need now more than ever. Even so, it was obvious that she was female because she had a high voice, curved hips and breasts. Ayla was unable to stop herself from a noisy confirmation of Jondalar's vigorous efforts as her body convulsed around his massive manhood, a part of him that had always been a perfect fit for her, something that Jondalar had always been grateful for. Anyone not as close to her wouldn't be able to pick up the signs. As the Lanzadonii hunter leaned back with a full belly and a contented look on his face he said, "That was good cooking. "You know what this will mean don't you Ayla? There were small lamps that burned cleanly, sending a pale filmy smoke toward the smoke hole at the peak of the lodge. Ayla had noticed that the two young people had remained close to each other since their return. They were happy to be together and away from everyone else. "Does your mother speak to The Great Earth Mother?" 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. He committed his features to memory so that he would recognize him even by his outline in the dark. Book Description #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this, the extraordinary conclusion of the ice-age epic series, Earth's Children, Ayla, Jondalar, and . Once she had cleaned the boy's wounds and bandaged them, Jondalar insisted she let him clean her wound. Jonayla could see the worry in the Clan man's face and she felt a momentary sympathy for him, but then the thought came to her that if he hadn't been here, she wouldn't have to be sitting here with him right now. Ayla went to ground and crawled forward to the edge of the meadow. Durcan was proud of his wolf pup. The discussion about Madroman went on for several hours. We still have the last Matrimonial to get through, and unfortunately, so soon after the burial ceremony. Her eyes misted again as she gratefully nodded to them, then she turned back to mop Jondalar's brow with cool water once again. A circle around each eye, then a crow's foot at the outside of each circle, represented by three splayed lines, then a final line from the center of her forehead down over her nose, across her closed lips and down the chin. He's in the cave, planning the day's work." All the other Zelandoni nodded and murmured agreement. ", Jondalar laid back and closed his eyes again. Then promising to meet again the next day, they went to their home lodges to deliver their kills as a contribution to the evening's meal. They both looked around at the profusion of paintings both complete and in progress. Ayla had decided to reproduce some of the designs she'd seen when she and Jondalar had visited other people along the way on their journey from the east. After a time, the Fifth spoke, "Brothers and sisters, children of The Great Earth Mother, we are gathered here to decide who will lead us in these trying times. Jondalar drew himself out of the warmth of their shared furs, remembering the pleasures they had shared the night before. He looked into the Clan man's eyes without fear. She had gathered the women who had been training with their weapons and had them arm themselves. Proleva insisted that Ayla sit beside the hearth while she served her a breakfast of boiled grains mixed with blueberries and raspberries and apple slices. He nervously shifted his position and wondered for the hundredth time when the Doniers would arrive. A few people came up to take her hands in friendship, but there were also many people who stared, some with hostile expressions. Ayla could hardly believe it. I'll get well, they're just scratches.". Glad it worked," she said, also very relieved. It became obvious to me if I did nothing, we would all be in the thrall to this Shaman and his Hunt Leader and there would soon be nothing left of the communities that my father had nurtured into being. It would do no good to be over powered by them and held hostage too, or they might kill him. "Melodene just headed to the lake along with Proleva. He'd heard of Wolf, of course, everyone had. Denanna, looked into her cup and then into the eyes of the new First Zelandoni and said, "Why would you want me to attend? He could tell it was her recipe from the peppery fragrance. Groog asked in sign, not knowing what the word 'harvest' meant. Her outfit was exceptional and all the younger women oohed and ahhed as she walked past them. When you became so spiritual, you even talked differently than normal people. He knew that Jonayla was unknown to men in that way and he couldn't stand the thought of her being repeatedly forced while he just stood by, doing nothing to help her. Both women stood beside their men, looking down at the completed grave. Ayla was sincere in this. When I was young, many summers ago, it would have been a problem, having a territory that is so stretched out, but now with horses we can move supplies where they are needed so that a larger territory is now practical. These new ceremonies were - in the case of the women - secret initiation rituals that stopped short of the old "opening" ceremonies that used to be a woman's coming of age event. That would only give me three days at the most. Untinen grew up in Chicago, and right after high-school graduation, she married Ray Auel. At once the magic bowl began to spin all by itself and out poured the most delicious looking food. Move now or I will kill you!" Look! Jonayla had no such reservation though. Having endured their First Zelandoni's illness and then her death, times had been tense and less than happy for so long it was hard to remember when they had been enjoyable and carefree. The Chimu also needed to concentrate on hunting meat and gathering the earth's bounty for the coming winter. Then Jonayla was walking toward the man. The only people that I told about my first born son were Marthona and the First Zelandoni before me and they both counseled me not to reveal that part of my past. "Cambarre, no! Then the young female 'Jonayla' came into the enclosure, followed by the female Mog-ur. It would have been great fun and I'm sure informative too. Ayla turned and looked into the other Donier's troubled eyes, "The Mother spoke to you, couldn't you tell?" They stood for a while just looking at each other and exchanging questions and listening to answers as close family members do when catching up after being apart. Groog, wanted to tell his story, it was just hard to overcome his natural reluctance to speak of important things to a female. She was happier than she'd ever been before. She had traded with Jonayla for two of her three horses and would ride to the Summer Meeting, she said. At least her mate had been given a stone. There was more than one person coming their way. I wanted to meet your Mog-ur, but that will have to wait for now. Some people thought that any woman who had lain with a Clan man, a flathead animal, was little better than an animal herself, someone with no self-respect. "I will discuss it with Groog's Mog-ur," she looked at the Mog-ur and nodded. Ayla wanted the opportunity to talk to them and hear what they had to say and maybe settle this problem though negotiations between the two groups. After all, he could satisfy his urges any time he wanted to with any number of other women. Ayla had been sitting close to the Lanzadonii hunter eagerly taking in all his words. Durcan had liked that story, but when the red-haired Mamutoi storyteller was done, some of the people at the fringe of the crowd made rude noises and mumbled things about flatheads and abominations. She gave me two children, raised them and then sickness took her. I think he viewed me as an ideal and I think his need to be loved made him bitter toward Jondalar and finally toward me. Ayla knew they would not be overheard from this distance. Since then I have used the fungus to good effect on similar wounds.". "What about the southern caves, would we be allowed to hunt in the north with the other hunting parties?" She felt ill, but knew that she needed to settle the wounded child and his mother before she could rest. Maybe these Others would help him after all. What is happening Father?". Ayla urged Summer Child into a faster trot up the path they were following. He turned and disappeared into the cave. They saved my life when I was small and they didn't have to. Melodene was still astride Willamar's horse, seated in front of him. "We await discussion on the topics and look for your guidance in these matters," the southerner concluded, then took her place beside the other two southerners. At least for those who were still in camp. He said no more, letting a silence prevail to encourage her to fill the void. After the man is well gone you can take them off him." I can't imagine why this would happen.". The woman who stood beside him had taken the parts of both the brother's mates and responded to Ralev's voice as if their conversation were a real one. The shock alone could kill him." All that could be done for Matagan and Jondalar here in the woods had been done. "We have to assume whoever is hiding there means to ambush anyone traveling this way. Chapter 8 She suddenly realized that this was a good way to meditate. "Can you introduce me to your leader? I don't think Mageb was happy about it, but I couldn't let it wait. Is this acceptable to you?". ", "Yes," Cambarre said, "she followed our trail south and found us at the Nineteenth Cave. Maybe some time we could talk about this also?" It is of nature and should be shared. Less than a mile from town, but seemingly worlds away. Armuna would go to any length to make her revenge complete. The second day we ran into a Clan hunting party and Jonayla used her healing knowledge to help a Clan hunter who had been hurt during the hunt and we helped them kill Aurochs for their winter larder. They had lived long and happy lives and she would always remember them with fond feelings and regret for their loss. 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. Those who believed him, followed him into the hills, and those who didn't stayed behind. Ayla paused, looking at her daughter and her mate, knowing they had a task assigned to them during their time alone that would require them to communicate with others. It's past time I got up, I didn't sleep all that well last night, that's the only reason I can think of for sleeping so late. Jonayla and Cambarre had been following at a distance, having their own conversation, enjoying the quiet and leisurely pace. Almost all religions have some sacred mountains. Someone would have to be notified, someone would have to watch over Durcan while he was looking for Ayla and Jonayla. The waiting was becoming almost unbearable for Durcan. ", Cambarre smiled broadly then whispered back, "How many children do you want?". On the left side instead of the traditional right side and normally on an arm or shoulder, which would have been the correct side and place for a female. I think it is important for a son to see his father's burial ceremony and not to just hear about it from others," Ayla said with conviction. "I just hope you're right. When did you see them? The collective Zelandonia were able to contain their impatience and wait through the funeral ceremonies as well as the meditative Spirit Search and the sanctification of their past First Zelandoni's ashes before discussions about the future would take place. Mageb's head shot around and his eyes grew wide as he saw the wolf pup. "But with everything that's been going on here I can't remember what it was. If you want to give him to the southern Zelandoni, then I agree, the sooner, the better.". What luck. Ayla introduced Jonayla to the storytellers and assigned her to lead them to where they needed to go. She was enchanted by her mate's condition, his obvious arousal at being with her. She meant what she said. Jonayla came in right after her mother, "What have you got mother?" "You may be a medicine woman for your people," he conceded. He is unconscious isn't he? Folrian had no change of clothes. I think we have the best celebration at the Summer Meeting anyway. "I think it might also be a good hiding place over on the far side of the pond. 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. "Yes, alright. "Yes, this is the way to Revelation Cave. "The Shaman will not see you if you do not come now!" There was suspicion that Brukeval and his followers would not stop fighting unless made to. We'll let our horses slowly walk into the meadow and then spread out as if they are grazing. The man being carried into their midst was not your usual person of mixed essence; he looked like a full-blooded flathead to most of them. The loud young female of the Others, who had been there before, jumped from the back of one of the horses and the two women embraced. At first Jonayla didn't understand why there were shocked expressions on every face. "He and Blackie are trailing around after Durc. Just get down and hold Lightning's halter and soothe him, he's as frightened as you are." ", "I agree with my mate, you are family and you have brought much to the community," Proleva said. The sacred site wasn't visited very often, but with the death of the First Zelandoni it would be the place where the replacement would be decided upon. He would be able to find food, shelter and clothing with the help of his survival skills. ", "Yes, I can do whatever you say. Camma asked, no longer holding her weapon at the ready but with her hunters still alert behind her. Their Mog-ur has a daughter. Directing her comments to her fellow Zelandoni, she said, "Madroman was a Zelandoni Acolyte, one who was caught cheating, pretending to be called by the Mother and in shame he left our people to wander elsewhere. "What?" As the general meeting broke up Ayla asked all the Zelandoni to stay behind and asked them to give her their impressions of the discussion. The Zelandoni's sacred site was at Old Valley and that was where Jondalar expected to find Ayla, Jonayla and Wolf. "I wish we knew where that Clan Medicine Woman found that fungus. Groog kept silent, he would have to be very careful, he thought to himself. The blonde Donier came to a halt before them and slid effortlessly down from her horse as if she were lighter than the air itself. They will do whatever he tells them to do", A loud voice interrupted Melodene's story. All held spearthrowers. Willamar laughed happily. There were carvings of spirit lans; some of the ancient's spirits were represented and some newer ones too, including, Ayla noted, that of her predecessor's lan. "Hear me Mongar, leader and protector of your people. ", Ayla opened the folded hide and saw there was little more than a finger's length of fungus left. The zesty mint morning tea reminded her of Jondalar and she asked Proleva if she knew where he was. "It looks good, you did a good job on the carvings, but I'm not sure that just any carving makes it a Maga Spear.". They remained silent, each thinking their own thoughts until the gathering place came into view. Cambarre followed the trail of the unknown person for almost an hour before he began to wonder when his quarry would stop to rest. Let everyone forget where he is buried, let the people forget him completely," Camma concluded firmly. Jondalar asked Kimadar, smiling at the young man. She also is Zelandoni of Lance Rock Cave in her own right.". Her eyes widened in surprise as she recognized Jonayla and then her handsome companion. he signed, now looking at Ayla. The herd was uneasy and moved away from them, but they were not so frightened that they would gallop away. Ayla wasn't sure she wanted to hear stories about herself and Jondalar. "Thank you Zelandoni, I appreciate your kind words and," she looked around at the others, "I appreciate your support. "Did you talk further to Brukeval? Ayla asked. "Of course. This was a critical moment, if she did or said the wrong thing, Madroman's men might come to his defense and a fight would surely break out. Ayla was happy too, she'd admired Marthona and Dalanar ever since first meeting them. They will punish them more severely than we would, or so I am told.". "I was meditating before the meeting to put my thoughts in order. As his two friends hurried toward their home lodge, Durcan turned toward his own camp but stopped when he saw Willamar watching him with a big smile on his face. 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. He had been honored, finally to have something he could do better than anyone else. She always had an eye open for things and plants that could be useful. Ayla asked in a challenging voice. "Proleva," Ayla gestured toward the woman next to her who was drying herself after a swim, "is our leader's mate and she does for the Ninth Cave what your mother does for South Face. Jonayla had only walked a few paces beyond the Zelandoni lodge before hearing her name called. "Rubio, good morning." As the bonds were removed he grasped her, hugging her as she sobbed into his chest. She wanted to make the right impression on him this time. This is Zelandoni who is First among their spiritual order," she indicated Ayla and then pointing at the man lying on the pole-carry beside her, "and it is her mate that lies there severely wounded. Ayla reached for her medicine bag and pulling the flap back took out a red colored clan-style amulet pouch and handed it to him. Instead he'd become a bitter and angry man who, for some reason, was leading these people into more and more violence. I think we should return to the Nineteenth Cave as soon as both wounds have been tended to and pole-carriers are made.". ", "I'm probably too old, but it would be fun to try. Actually the tea was a bit overpowering, but she could see Zolana was proud of it and she knew it would be a restorative drink in the cold of winter, so she drank it all and asked for a second cup. When the animal had run frantically around Jondalar's legs as if trying to get him to follow, he didn't understand what Wolf wanted. "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. "And besides Willamar wasn't keen about all the jokes he'd have to put up with from the younger men. I miss the domestic things, it makes me feel I'm among family again to be here with you. Jean M. Auel Books Overview The Clan of the Cave Bear This novel of awesome beauty and power is a moving saga about people, relationships, and the boundaries of love. No wait, Mongar, call the hunters to us here, so all may hear. "I have a lot on my mind just now Jonayla," Ayla said, to change the subject. ", Ayla stood on tiptoe and kissed Jondalar on the lips. Although to the people around him he gave the impression of impervious stoicism, in reality he could feel their stares and their apprehension. ", At that moment Jondalar and Durcan walked into camp and dumped a big load of kindling and broken branches beside the fire circle that Ayla had laid out. Unheard-of'. "The Sacred Mountain" begins ten years after Jean's final book and is my version of where a seventh book might have led. This Zelandoni was well known even to those who had never met her. It was planned some time ago and I can't delay it." Then day and night skies began to flash before her eyes, making her dizzy. They were talking about the Chimu and the horse hunt. He turned and almost ran toward the cave entrance. Cambarre had been a small child when Wolf first came to live among them and having lived at Elder Hearth then, he'd only seen the big animal occasionally. I think this may be the last day before all the campsites start to come down. In the north, trained horses were still nonexistent and she felt there might be better trading there than at the Summer Meeting because of their scarcity. Her body was tense and her head ached but she remained in her bedroll. I've just so much to do that I don't have the time to spend with him right now. ", Jonayla replied, "I think I'm with child mother. That had been a moment of great joy he'd hugged to himself like a cloak, giving him something to look forward to. We'll be back for you as soon as the hunt is over. What have you decided to name your pup? If you think mixing Wolf's ashes in the coloring and painting his image with it is inspired by the Mother, then so do I." "Ayla," he said quietly, "You're not going to like this" his voice trailed off as he frowned in worry. I'm counting on you to convince the others that you're the right choice for our new First Zelandoni. I just wish Lanidar and Lanoga weren't leaving. The Mother was lonely. She wanted him so badly, so very badly. She had her wolf pup wrapped in a hide carrier slung from her neck and everyone wanted to chance to see The Great Earth Mother's gift; that's the way everyone thought of the small animal, that the little white ball of fur was the gift of the Mother, that he was given as a sign of her pleasure toward their spiritual leader. "May your spirit go freely, go confidently. It was a man and woman who had killed the Auroch. If this continues, our leader will talk to other Clans and we will combine our strength and fight back, killing those who kill us.". That evening they ate fresh roasted rabbit. Ayla thought back over all the times she had been too busy to be there for Jondalar and even too busy for her children. Durcan rose from his crouch and walked into the open, still holding his sling in one hand and the reins of his horse, Lightning, in the other. "This is really good. She took the lead because it was her nature to do so. "Now you eat while I tell you about the Chimu," she said. Eight long thin logs were angled up into a peak and then tied together. "This is not a normal spear," was all she could think to say. He drew some strength from the fact that his original fear of the woman had been a reasonable fear of her animals and not the woman herself. She began to pick through their belongings trying to salvage what she could and after a few moments of shocked silence so did Cambarre. From all indications there will be I think we all know what he thinks of Clan people. Sorry Jean M. Auel if this disturbs you. My name is Jondalar and this is my son, Durcan. As Ayla talked to Eyzinah she learned that Blandar and his family had decided to leave for their home cave early, as many people did toward the end of the summer season. Chapter 29 "Yes Mog-ur and I need to speak to you about something I have learned there. By the time my father passed into the Spirit World, the Chimu had two communities and a third one planned. The twelve Zelandonia and their Acolytes were kept busy with the planning and implementation of the first Matrimonial and the newer, but just as important, puberty rituals that had taken the place of the Doni opening ceremonies for both the young women and young men. After all, he planned to build his own herd someday and then she would help him. There might be someone at First Place who would help him escape and she was certain that no one from the Clan could be suspected of sympathy for the false shaman. "Donier of the Ninth, sit here beside me," the Zelandoni of the Third Cave called as Ayla was packing the grooming implements away in her carry basket. "The boy has healed well. She needed to concentrate on the others in the room. She had wedged the bag into a nearby tree to protect the food from curious small animals. The outfit was stunning, a magnificent work of art. Ulla was the image of her mother and copied her every move. Most Zelandonia suffer when they are called. "Yes, counting words. He will think of me as his pack leader and you and the others as members of his pack," Ayla said as she handed the wolf pup to her friend. As Jonayla walked toward the Clan man she had to dredge up from memory the way Clan women were supposed to ask Clan men for permission to speak. "Now knowing what has happened to the Chimu, I wish we had somehow been able to keep those two in our community," Ayla replied. 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. She knew that it was best to let the man know the extent of his injuries before he tried to move. You're as good as killing me yourself by taking me there," Madroman whined petulantly. A little while later, as they readied the horses to begin the day's journey, Ayla noticed with satisfaction that the flint striker and firestone were no longer on the ground beside Groog. What more could he ask for? "I will bring the others out one at a time and each of you try to get your horse back to First Place without stopping," she said, still in a quiet soothing way. She knew that they were confused and uncomfortable with this new knowledge. When Joharran, Cambarre and Jonayla had come for Madroman they'd left their mounts out of sight at Ayla's urging. "What I haven't told you yet is that Atta sometimes tested Armuna in different ways. As Jondalar dismounted he heard the man ask, "We hope to find Ayla and Jondalar. "What's the meaning of this Brukeval? It would be alright in winter, but in summer its prey would see it coming for miles. "I too can start a fire with these just by striking them together. Star had been in the middle of devouring the bits of raw Elk meat that Jonayla had placed in the enclosure. You were hit on the head and you have a broken leg." All he had seen and heard made him believe her. "Yes, I think I do. 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