I had decided to go and see the ancient one, I gathered some meat,furs,herbs and other things that I thought she could use as a gift. You did not seek her out and not give her something in return, that is our way. I went to find my father which is not an easy feat at times but I did find him, I told him what I felt I needed to do. He gave me permission to make the short trip. He knew I would not ask if it was not important, and I know to never ever ignore messages received.
I found Eclipse and put everything in its place and I was getting ready to mount him when out from behind one of the wagons darted Arkus,Hallie and the youngest son, now they had in their head they were going with me, I had to shake my head, "Father said we could" Hallie stated with one of those pitiful looks designed to make you give into her wants, which rarely works with me, I saw the amusement on her brothers face they both knew that wouldn't get her to far. "You can not go on this ride, you can go with me for a short distance then you must return you each have things you are responsible for and not only do I expect done but as do those that teach you within each of your clans." I saw her about to try and argue, sometimes she likes to see how far she can push and test, but she knows her limits. "That is my decision now be as I have taught you to be." I knew that would get under her skin as she could not argue the fact that her wants are not above the needs of the tribe and she knew that Cana depended on her to do certain things. I saw that acceptance and resignation of pushing back what she wanted to do what was needed sometimes our children need little nudges to remember the things that are important, it is natural for teenagers to want to push and test and see if they can go against certain traditions, some things you can other things you cannot it is a basic foundation of life and it is the simplicity of life, all who know me there are some things I will never change or go against and I will fight you tooth and nail, for there are basic things that make us , tuchuk. There are other things I might not be to keen at first but I will listen and feel it out and see what benefit it brings. I am not as close minded as some seem to think I am merely a bit more stubborn in certain things than most. I am sure no one expects me to change for if I did. I would no longer be me.
I decided to walk for a bit and my children joined me, they would talk of various things,I would listen as I always have. They had questions of life that at that moment I could not get into any detail of, why do they always pick when you have something to do, to decide they want to delve into the mysteries of life. I spoke with Ulric along the way as I had not seen the Ubar, I asked him if he would to let him know I had to spend a few ahns from the tribe and would not be any longer than was required, for I needed to seek out the blind oracle for there was something that pulled me to seek her out, he told me he would let him know, I never leave without making sure others know why and where I am going. I also asked him to let Fonce know as well, not that I really needed to but again, I have certain ways that I follow more for myself and also from things my father taught me, as clan leader I at least owed him that respect. I was not even sure if he knew of the oracle,well he would know of her now.
Ulric would walk with us, I knew what he was up to his patrol was over and he would make sure that the three jits would make their way back to the main camp without any problems and he was as always somewhat over protective, he has been a good friend, I do not think anyone knows me better than he does, the poor man has been around me since I was three, there have been times in my life when it was only him there to pick me up,he has seen everything I have ever done and said. No wonder the guy is completely grey.
Once I was sure everything was complete I would give each of my children a hug and speak softly to them, there was nothing to worry of I would return soon, sometimes we had to seek out knowledge from interesting places and people then I would mount eclipse and ride from the camp it was only an ahn or two away depending on how fast one rode. I would slow when I neared, there sat the wagon of the blind oracle, she was already outside the wagon by the fire, I could smell the herbs that lingered in the air, there is something about her that intimidates me slightly I had a healthy respect for her, but sometimes there are some that you just know are able to see everything about you, no matter who or what you are. She is such a person. I don't like that because I do keep much of myself hidden from view, for many reasons.
"Don't just sit there all day Hallena we do not have all day" I heard her say , damn, she knew I was here, not that I am surprised, so I dismounted and walked towards her, I would take the gifts I brought and present them to her in a humble yet sacred manner, this was one woman that I could say was as close to being revered as anyone I knew. She would motion for me to sit beside her and she offered me some tea to drink, tea of all things, not my favored drink, so I took it and thanked her.
"It is the changing of time that you feel, time to open a new facet, time to embrace new gifts and time to step into another part of yourself, this part you already know you have felt that subtle change, once you felt it and acknowledged it then the other things were set into motion. The dreams hold a message, you must look to see why it is the one that it is and what it is that you have held on to and release it and let things flow as they should."
I understood about the change, I understood that there was another level of something I was to learn and embrace, what I did not yet know, the rest of her words that would take thought. She would just smile, "It is also time for you to step thru another initiation and ritual before you can see and learn these things. I will prepare you for this journey. Now drink."
You know sometimes she is a very demanding woman, but not one I was going to say no to. And she knew it. Now this tea, it has an odd flavor to it, the herb was one I have not worked with in a while, and then it dawned on me, the tea was part of the preparation. Great she was starting that fast.
We shall see what it is that I am to learn for I know this is a journey of discovery. "You do not make this one alone, another will be walking with you and learning as well, discovery is not always about learning of ourselves but of others as well and of things that are different yet the same,Life is very interesting in the paths it entwines together, the web is strong and will now become stronger." I heard her say as I felt myself relax and close my eyes, for now there was to only be a time of silence,and time to go into a deep relaxed state and to listen.
I could hear her singing softly, it was an old chant that held a cadence that would allow you to travel outside of yourself.
I found Eclipse and put everything in its place and I was getting ready to mount him when out from behind one of the wagons darted Arkus,Hallie and the youngest son, now they had in their head they were going with me, I had to shake my head, "Father said we could" Hallie stated with one of those pitiful looks designed to make you give into her wants, which rarely works with me, I saw the amusement on her brothers face they both knew that wouldn't get her to far. "You can not go on this ride, you can go with me for a short distance then you must return you each have things you are responsible for and not only do I expect done but as do those that teach you within each of your clans." I saw her about to try and argue, sometimes she likes to see how far she can push and test, but she knows her limits. "That is my decision now be as I have taught you to be." I knew that would get under her skin as she could not argue the fact that her wants are not above the needs of the tribe and she knew that Cana depended on her to do certain things. I saw that acceptance and resignation of pushing back what she wanted to do what was needed sometimes our children need little nudges to remember the things that are important, it is natural for teenagers to want to push and test and see if they can go against certain traditions, some things you can other things you cannot it is a basic foundation of life and it is the simplicity of life, all who know me there are some things I will never change or go against and I will fight you tooth and nail, for there are basic things that make us , tuchuk. There are other things I might not be to keen at first but I will listen and feel it out and see what benefit it brings. I am not as close minded as some seem to think I am merely a bit more stubborn in certain things than most. I am sure no one expects me to change for if I did. I would no longer be me.
I decided to walk for a bit and my children joined me, they would talk of various things,I would listen as I always have. They had questions of life that at that moment I could not get into any detail of, why do they always pick when you have something to do, to decide they want to delve into the mysteries of life. I spoke with Ulric along the way as I had not seen the Ubar, I asked him if he would to let him know I had to spend a few ahns from the tribe and would not be any longer than was required, for I needed to seek out the blind oracle for there was something that pulled me to seek her out, he told me he would let him know, I never leave without making sure others know why and where I am going. I also asked him to let Fonce know as well, not that I really needed to but again, I have certain ways that I follow more for myself and also from things my father taught me, as clan leader I at least owed him that respect. I was not even sure if he knew of the oracle,well he would know of her now.
Ulric would walk with us, I knew what he was up to his patrol was over and he would make sure that the three jits would make their way back to the main camp without any problems and he was as always somewhat over protective, he has been a good friend, I do not think anyone knows me better than he does, the poor man has been around me since I was three, there have been times in my life when it was only him there to pick me up,he has seen everything I have ever done and said. No wonder the guy is completely grey.
Once I was sure everything was complete I would give each of my children a hug and speak softly to them, there was nothing to worry of I would return soon, sometimes we had to seek out knowledge from interesting places and people then I would mount eclipse and ride from the camp it was only an ahn or two away depending on how fast one rode. I would slow when I neared, there sat the wagon of the blind oracle, she was already outside the wagon by the fire, I could smell the herbs that lingered in the air, there is something about her that intimidates me slightly I had a healthy respect for her, but sometimes there are some that you just know are able to see everything about you, no matter who or what you are. She is such a person. I don't like that because I do keep much of myself hidden from view, for many reasons.
"Don't just sit there all day Hallena we do not have all day" I heard her say , damn, she knew I was here, not that I am surprised, so I dismounted and walked towards her, I would take the gifts I brought and present them to her in a humble yet sacred manner, this was one woman that I could say was as close to being revered as anyone I knew. She would motion for me to sit beside her and she offered me some tea to drink, tea of all things, not my favored drink, so I took it and thanked her.
"It is the changing of time that you feel, time to open a new facet, time to embrace new gifts and time to step into another part of yourself, this part you already know you have felt that subtle change, once you felt it and acknowledged it then the other things were set into motion. The dreams hold a message, you must look to see why it is the one that it is and what it is that you have held on to and release it and let things flow as they should."
I understood about the change, I understood that there was another level of something I was to learn and embrace, what I did not yet know, the rest of her words that would take thought. She would just smile, "It is also time for you to step thru another initiation and ritual before you can see and learn these things. I will prepare you for this journey. Now drink."
You know sometimes she is a very demanding woman, but not one I was going to say no to. And she knew it. Now this tea, it has an odd flavor to it, the herb was one I have not worked with in a while, and then it dawned on me, the tea was part of the preparation. Great she was starting that fast.
We shall see what it is that I am to learn for I know this is a journey of discovery. "You do not make this one alone, another will be walking with you and learning as well, discovery is not always about learning of ourselves but of others as well and of things that are different yet the same,Life is very interesting in the paths it entwines together, the web is strong and will now become stronger." I heard her say as I felt myself relax and close my eyes, for now there was to only be a time of silence,and time to go into a deep relaxed state and to listen.
I could hear her singing softly, it was an old chant that held a cadence that would allow you to travel outside of yourself.
