"Oh," she said in surprise. That they didn't want to insult anyone by helping, but thought extra meat would be helpful to the Clan, and in some small way, help repay the Clan for the trouble caused by some of her people. "Well, no I guess that would be a foolish thing to make happen. ", "He is at the site working. ", Ayla had been there before and didn't need Jonayla's directions, but she just smiled and nodded. "Well, whether or not you are now, I'm sure you will be a mother soon, so don't worry. Ayla knew that picking their way through the trees would curtail any further conversation so she halted the little group. From what Ralev said, it appears that my trust in them was justified and that my son Durc has survived and even prospered. "He knew my feelings had changed for some reason, but he didn't know why and our meetings afterward were strained, especially when I - not understanding at first why it was an insult - agreed with those who said he was a mixture of Zelandonii and Clan. 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. What was 'she' doing here? It has worked especially well on open wounds that are poisonous. Jonayla didn't hand him the soap, but began to smooth her soapy hands over his shoulders and chest. "Stop mooning over Durc, Folrian. I will not meet some female of the Others pretending to be a Mog-ur. The problem will be finding them after this.". When I'm around him he makes my heart beat faster, but I haven't spent much private time with him and he has other girls who pursue him. It was a risk she had to take. "We appreciate your statements of support Zelandoni, but up until the recent Gathering at Sacred Mountain, we have had little say in what decisions have been made. "That's the question you must ask yourself. "Yes, please come with us and rest," Jondalar said. This had always been a conflict for her. You don't realize what an amazing, accomplished woman you are, do you? His father would stop the talking; he would make the people listen to sense. Finally the southern Donier came up with an acceptable punishment that would not require taking his life. Jonayla didn't waste a moment. There were many things to do on the morrow and everyone was resigned to make it an early night. "Oh, I was just thinking about how much I've learned about people this summer. "I'm glad you are my son's friend. For that matter, if he could compete with his mother's skills as a hunter, he thought, he would be known as the best among his people. He looked like a human weasel, shifty eyes and ingratiating smile. They would have done more than just look for firewood. His mind had been so wrapped up in his efforts that he had lost track of time. Although she was probably beyond child bearing age at twenty-eight summers, some man might still want her and who knew, she might still be able to produce a child, it wasn't unknown. Now that she had proved her point, Jonayla would apologize to Cambarre. The large ring of stones was at least as wide across as two tall men laying head to toe. She was mystified. Although Artibon's sister Folrian stood up for him against her brother and her brother's friends, it still rankled that his friends continued to go on about it. Jonayla and I performed a spirit ceremony and spread Wolf's ashes in a protective circle on the pebbles surrounding the ashes of our First Zelandoni who had just journeyed to the Spirit World." "Lorala, why the tears?" "Let's go, we'll stop and both get cleaned up at the first water source we find and then we'll find a good hiding place till daylight. Durcan dismounted and crept forward to the edge of the clearing. And I have something of value with me to trade for some of their fever fungus. Ayla saw the huge lion drop a lifeless man from its jaws and crouch over him, looking at her threateningly. With everything that has happened since then my mind is awhirl and I couldn't eat anything if I wanted to. There were no Zelandoni who doubted this, they all knew what they had experienced was genuine and that no tricks had been portrayed. Untinen grew up in Chicago, and right after high-school graduation, she married Ray Auel. By the time he was done speaking to the gathering, he felt better about himself, after all, he had accomplished things, even if he couldn't call animals and offer great gifts to the people. She hobbled Summer Child and laid some dried grass brought from Hilltop Holding within easy reach while Jondalar did the same for his horse. Ayla had several personal things she wished to do before returning south. He'd killed them using his mother's sling technique. She was almost like a child in her joy," Jonayla said. We still have the last Matrimonial to get through, and unfortunately, so soon after the burial ceremony. Surely he will not begrudge us a little fish?'. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . Her curiosity was piqued when she saw the foreign woman kneel before the cold hearth and pile a few twigs over some fire starting material that she took from a belt pouch. Cambarre resolved to wait and found a good position that would allow observation of the clearing. That was a scary thought. How could he argue with her? After listening to the Chimu woman, Melodene, the Zelandonii leaders asked questions and then discussed their next step. I certainly didn't want any flat clan people walking around here unhindered.". 10. "This infusion isn't placed on the wound, but is offered as a drink? "If I'd wanted to kill him his head would be split open. By the time the sun topped the horizon far away, all the people of the Clan were up and at their daily chores. Foregoing the planned meal that night, Jondalar and Ayla, their children and immediate family, including Folara, her mate Aldanor, Joharran and Proleva and Lanidar and Lanoga and Lorala too, rode out of camp to the lake's edge to be alone and to discuss what had happened. This was the final step in dismantling the camp. After the greeting was completed the boy hurried away to check that the fire had been started and that the food would be ready at hand when it was time to prepare the midday meal. Durcan pointed toward a stand of trees. I did some research in my Encyclopedia Britannica, went to the library and discovered there really was a time when we shared Ice Age Europe with the Neanderthals. I have everything I need to care for him, if you will just get out of my way." Also the open area was big enough to give them a good field of vision so they could see anyone coming with enough advance notice to react. But Ayla's instincts had told her that there was something more. To me, that is what is important and I don't need or want titles. Jondalar didn't say anything. He knew a lot about her and her family unit so in the sharing of his family details he felt that there was some sort of bond between them. Jean Marie Auel (/al/; ne Untinen; born February 18, 1936) is an American writer who wrote the Earth's Children books, a series of novels set in prehistoric Europe that explores human activities during this time, and touches on the interactions of Cro-Magnon people with Neanderthals. Since the setting is sometime between 30,000 to 35,000 years ago, I had no alternative but to allow for a shorter lifespan for both people and animals, therefore Jonayla's mating at the tender age of 17, (or even earlier) would have been a reality of the time. 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. Suddenly images of violence and pain flashed through her mind. One of the hunters assigned to guard the cave at night - a precaution that was now being kept - was holding a woman with her arms behind her, marching her bent forward toward the cave. He didn't really understand why that was, but he was grateful. Ayla assured Cambarre that her daughter's birthing time had gone well and Jonayla had only had contractions for a normal period of time and furthermore this easy birth foretold they would have more children in the future. Any issues at all dont hesitate to use the contact form. On the other, if she had told any of the Zelandonii about him she risked being shunned. Things have gone wrong in that time, things that should have been attended to. Now she was going to be a mother of a mother at thirty-six summers? Ayla had retrieved her wolf pup after he had been handed around to those who wished to touch him and to get to know him better. "Brukeval, you have no authority here. "I hope you will wear it. This was a critical moment; Cambarre knew it and did as Jonayla had done. "No, they came back just a few minutes ago leading their horses. I used a new herb that gives it a unique flavor.". He was as tall and handsome as ever. She now looked down into the bowl of water to see her reflection. She helped him up onto his elbows and held the water bag to his lips to let him drink. 32. 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. Fortuitously, Camma and the men hunting the Shaman's followers were heading back to First Place with their captives when they ran across Cambarre and the others. They looked so happy. Still Armuna refused. Maybe this would be a good thing for both people, at least for now, she thought. What magic was this? He received a slight shove from behind and lurched forward, again unable to take his eyes off his mate-to-be. She had said the Mother would speak and here the Donier was, standing before them with her arms raised, and with the crumbling cave entrance in the background. It's it's quite wonderful," he assured her. They must be made to feel as part of the whole. This wasn't a perfect solution and there was a possibility that he might escape, but Ayla had an aversion to taking his life, one more life after so many already taken and the Fifth Cave of the south was a good distance away from anywhere else. The First Zelandoni should have been the one to investigate the trouble and to work out a solution, but as she had become weaker, the journey was put off; full moon after full moon had passed. "Zelandoni, are you feeling ill?" "Mongar, Mighty Bison!" After Ayla finished carving Brukeval's lan into the wood, Jonayla used the red ochre with bear fat from her mother's pouch to paint the grooves that her mother had carved. "We have the right amount of people, but I don't know if you can ride well enough yet to be able to herd wild horses into a surround. Ralev leaned toward the boy and winked, "I found it in my imagination." "I'm glad to hear it. "It seems ever since we crossed over the river that you people call Neema, we have been met with one threat after another. He received several scrapes and a couple of nips before pulling the three little varmints out of their den. She spoke to the gathering as if she was speaking to each of them individually, with a passionate conviction in her voice. Yelling and galloping toward the herd, leaning forward against their horse's necks. "How do I remove the sewing you have done when the wound no longer wants to separate?". This was the Ninth Cave's share from the summer hunts. "No, I haven't seen her all day," Joharran said. He was afraid that Skytalker would curse us and at the time I was heavy with my third child and he thought we should go with the powerful spiritual leader. she asked the Zelandoni of the Fifth Cave, who was responsible for the lodge that morning. You were hit on the head and you have a broken leg." "The younger brother, wanting to believe there was goodness in his sibling and knowing that it was his fish that had made all his good fortune possible, did as he was asked. "Maybe I can hunt something for the evening meal. Until recently no one had ever seen people riding horses. I'm lucky that he loves me.". 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. But at least he had been able to survey the campsite and pick the quickest way in and out. It would do no good to be over powered by them and held hostage too, or they might kill him. Also included were the cave leaders and six handpicked hunters from each of the three caves. Then we will hear from the first Zelandoni who serves among the caves below Big River in the far south. Camma asked, looking around at the group of leaders. "Greetings Kimadar, First Acolyte of the Nineteenth Cave," she called. ", Jonayla added, "I think Melodene will be returning with us to the Ninth Cave when we leave the Summer Meeting. Lamiae and I have been mated for almost twelve years now and we have two children, a boy and a girl, we named the girl Ayla after you. 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We could use your experience, especially since that Mog-ur from the Flat err, Clan is there. Ayla looked down. They had an accident when traversing a steep slope of scree. Let's take a walk. "First, let me assure you that I love my first born son as much as I love my son Durcan and my daughter Jonayla. Apparently the split between their people had forced this portion of the population to congregate here. If you'll let me go, I'll cross the glacier, I won't even talk to Brukeval. The Chimu did not want to have anything to do with him, so it was decided that he would be brought back to the Summer Meeting and that in a council of all the Zelandonii leaders, his fate would be decided. One of the two horses she had traded to the Chimu leader Camma was standing contentedly munching on some harvested dried grass. I think it will work for this man." Brushing moist strands of hair from her forehead, carefully dripped the life-giving liquid between her mother's dry lips until it was all gone. It's been almost two moon cycles since my last women's flow and over the past few days I've felt sick to my stomach in the mornings. Six other Mog-urs address me by my name. They laughed companionably and turned to the outfit laid out before them. Teamwork was the only way to survive in their sometimes harsh climate. It turned out that mothers didn't want their daughters to risk having a child with a man who would not make a hearth for her. Be sure that our leader will have something to say about this, but I'll leave that between you and him." Without turning, Ayla responded to his question. Coming to a narrow spot he called out, "I bring friends to see our leader!" Was she on a spiritual journey at the time Jondalar?" As the discussion continued Folrian leaned into Durcan and said, "Durc, I'm going to go down to the lake. She actually trades them for goods and services," Ayla said proudly. "Even at the bottom of the sea the Snake Bowl kept pouring out the purest, finest, whitest, salt. "It's just that Well, I'd like you to use my whole name from now on.". He lost his life during the troubles. Finally, Brukeval walked back to the campfire and now all Cambarre could hear were murmurs as the men talked amongst themselves.. Cambarre watched Brukeval closely after that. ", "It probably won't be until next spring or summer now," Jonayla replied. They had been instructed to go in pairs and to stay within shouting distance of each other. From deep down in her being she pulsed; she began to buck against her lover, thrusting back against him, experiencing a release so complete, so overpowering, that it brought forth tears of joy. But she looked at Durcan and the others and knew that if she went after her mother, her brother would follow, leaving Willamar and Melodene without any real weapons to protect themselves. "Wolf Star, you say," Kimadar said, surprised. "What just happened here? It was only human nature really. And a new dwelling too,' he said, looking around at everything in amazement. Maybe he should get away while he could. Ulla was the image of her mother and copied her every move. Ralev and his troupe had been telling variations of this story and others all summer long since their arrival. She disrobed and walked into the cold water of the lake. He knew the marks were those of the Mog-ur special ceremony even before she had completed them, and he was stunned. Jonayla showed Cambarre where to dig the hole that would hold the grave marker. When the stallion starts moving to the center, gallop in toward the opening and yell, but stay leaning down so they can't see you!". The people were without a spiritual leader and that was very unlucky. Why give them all of it? Jonayla had only walked a few paces beyond the Zelandoni lodge before hearing her name called. I only hope that Ayla is coping with the loss.". I read these books a long time ago on the recommendation of my husband. The old man, realizing the Ninth's intent, also took the time to greet the boy as befitted the leader of the children helpers. "Do you understand about our moon cycles now Groog?" She also is Zelandoni of Lance Rock Cave in her own right.". Even though Jonayla offered her own spare tunic to her mother to replace the bloody and torn one she had worn before the lion attack, Ayla decided that she would go without a tunic for the time being until they got back to the Zelandonia lodge. There were three other men working there that day as well as the Zelandoni and the First Acolyte of the Nineteenth Cave. A person on horseback could easily make the journey in one day, but weighed down with heaped pole-drags and with so many people, some of who were walking; they would travel at half the pace at best. "I mean it, I'm sorry. I know that I'll want to change some things in the dwelling that Cambarre and I will be calling home. She had knowledge about medicines and use to connect with the animals easily. "Brukeval!" "The Summer Moon comes next, (June). Even when younger women teased him, trying to interest him, he thought of how much he loved his mate and how much happiness she'd given him over the years. Thinking about what she'd heard from the Clan Mog-ur Brog, Ayla cautioned her daughter. Does he fare well?". The panels had been painted by Jondalar's mother when he had first built their dwelling. One thing I do know is that I will continue writing as long as I am capable of writing.''. "Willamar!" The man, Jondalar, fills her with passion and desire and allows her to have a human to talk to. Jonayla hurried from the stream, leaving the horses to drink their fill and came to stand beside her mate. She asks only that we stop fugitives of their hunt from fleeing past us to cause trouble another day. ", He smiled at Ayla's playful teasing. No one had attacked her like this since her confrontation with the mad woman Attaroa of the S'Armunai, and that seemed a lifetime ago. Go, enjoy this time," Ayla said with tears of joy. And of course there was Groog. ", Willamar smiled in return, replying, "Well, it would probably be more accurate to say that you could stay with me for the rest of my life. He suddenly realized who the big blonde man was. She always thought of it as such. I was then twenty-seven, very young to be a leader of men, some of who were twice my age, but the name Camma was familiar to everyone and I had grown up living at the leader's hearth. It should make hunting easier and I think safer too once I fully learn how. ", The man looked at him and then at his young wolf cub and said, "You might not be interested in a Maga Spear because you are the son of the First Zelandoni, but most people don't have a powerful spiritual leader in their family and Maga Spears have the power to protect. Just as she was about to speak they both heard thrashing sounds coming from the forest to the south. She thought bitterly, 'Why can't she just be happy that she's won, why does she have to rub it in like this?'. The others stood at the edge of the glade, not quite sure what they should do. It makes sense that he would have gone north. If my family decides to leave you would come with me?" But even with their youthful stamina, by the fifth round of pleasurable touching, kissing and tasting, they finally fell asleep in each other's arms, experiencing a dreamless sleep, a sated sleep, a satisfied and hopeful sleep, as only a newly mated couple could. Rubio crouched at the edge of the forest, waiting. Folrian had no change of clothes. 'Show me the bowl,' he demanded. It was about time to get ready for the meeting with her fellow Zelandonia that afternoon. All I know is that I was guided to take away a bit of Wolf's essence and bring it here to this place and to you. Jonayla said, one eyebrow raised, hands on hips. Ayla, having experienced the Clan ways tried to show Brog the similarities between their two people. And if you don't eat and pay attention to your health you won't be strong enough to endure all the arguing and bickering that will go on at the gathering. He shouted one word, "Jonayla!" The contrast of cool water and Cambarre's warm body was pleasurable to Jonayla and she settled back in the crook of Cambarre's arm, relaxing for the first time since her capture by Brukeval. Jondalar said in alarmed disbelief. At first Jonayla didn't understand why there were shocked expressions on every face. Ayla rolled over facing away from the fire and soon found sleep. I don't like this," Jondalar was obviously afraid for her. She pulled her own tunic off over her head, removed her leggings and loincloth then stepped into the pool. The man in the lead was Brukeval! Yes it would have been a cumbersome thing to carry while stalking, but a sling with nothing but claybobs against a monster this huge would be next to useless. "Anyone who can't see what you've done for the Zelandonii people is blind, and if they would ridicule you for a past over which you had no control", Folara jumped in, "I too will support you with all my heart," she said earnestly. "Zelandoni," Ayla murmured. I know what this meeting will be about and you know my feelings about flatheads. She was confident in her abilities. "Well," Mongar said stiffly. It amazed her how so much could change. She leaves her horse behind and walks to us. This is hard to believe. Ayla had to say farewell to the few Doniers who still remained in camp. "My son Durc was just telling me that you and your storytellers have been telling a lot of stories about our journey from the east.". Where are you hurt?" Jondalar had come to a stop not far from Ayla and watched her, fascinated with what looked like a private ceremony. Cambarre didn't mind, in fact he was flattered that this beautiful woman was so eager to be alone with him. Maybe she had learned to speak from a man of the Clan and she didn't know the right phrasing. It was time to get up, she needed to check on Robinar. Dula decided that she would have to watch carefully to judge just what level of knowledge this foreign woman of the Others had. Brog asked with interest. It might just be my imagination, but ever since we found these wolves, Durc's and mine, anyway, well, I feel the Mother had something to do with it. As the afternoon light slanted in long striped shadows, showing them they'd been away long enough, Jondalar and Ayla slowly dressed, murmuring their love and promising they would return to this spot at least once more before they continued their journey south. He hadn't meant to frighten her. Even though he knew it was rude to do so. In the mid-1970s, Jean Auel - then a middle-aged working mother of five school- and college-aged children - approached her husband Ray with some news. He has always been a big healthy man and I know he will get better," Ayla said firmly. And I'm sure that you two would like to get started on yours. "Be calm. So did the trial period when six summers ago we lived with the clouds of falling dust that came to us from afar, where day never really came and the nights were long from one summer to the next. Jondalar I hope you have a little more time that you can spend with us because I have many more questions about our First Zelandoni. This took the rest of the day, but by dusk everything was set-up and many of the people had gravitated to the main areas of the Summer Meeting to visit friends and relatives from other caves. It looked like there were ten men including Brukeval and Madroman, but probably a few more standing guard. It was then he began to worry. As Chandalar and Doroban rode into the trees, Jonayla continued her instructions. This novel continues to deal with the hardships in the life of Ayla, who has grown into a courageous and beautiful young woman. Soon we were experiencing loss of life. Then, when it became obvious that the other woman would stand there until she took the stones, she slowly reached and grasped them in her own hands. Without thought for the danger she was facing Ayla ran toward the man who had used the spearthrower, screaming with only one thought racing through her mind' 'revenge'. Jondalar stood, "I think we should begin our preparations for the journey tomorrow." We will make these people sorry they did this. He noticed tiny little lines at the edge of her eyes, laugh lines, he thought. As the sun rose above the horizon they had finished eating, and were on their way. "Farewell and I will see you soon," Ayla responded warmly. Normally this period of time was set aside to insure the newly mated couples were compatible. Let's get back in the water and I'll wash it off for you." "If you want that man as your mate you may have to tell him. I'll take him to my dwelling. She squirmed with secret pleasure at the thought. "I know exactly what to do now. Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings. "I hold the black stone of the Clan and can help you recover. [13] The sixth and final book in the series, The Land of Painted Caves, was published in 2011. As the Zelandoni chant rose in the background once again, she wrapped the mating thong around their wrists twice, then tied the knot. Chapter 28 Jonayla was trying very hard to imitate her mother's confident appearance, but deep down inside she cringed at those hostile stares and the derogatory comments, barely heard. One Clan meeting was held when Iza was too ill to attend and her true daughter was too young to make the memories drink. "I say we should help the Others. "I want to keep what little is left, so we can compare it to samples we find. Jondalar stood for Jonayla. One of the high points of the Summer Meeting was the exchange of goods and information and of course visiting friends and family they might not have seen since the summer before. "Zelandoni, we are much closer to First Place than the Nineteenth Cave. Folara, Jondalar's sister, had mated with Aldanor, a man from the S'Armunai ten Summer Meetings ago. They had pleasured each other, but that was like play compared to the intense oneness of this new and wonderful experience. 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