Gnelsey didn't think much about what her son said, but his determination and the fire in his eyes helped her regain her composure. For both mother and son, this was a new beginning.They walked for a long time, the journey tough. "I've never been this far from the tribe." She walked while nursing the baby, as Anarungu cut a path through the thick brush."Neither have I," he replied. He was tired, but not from walking or working. He never gave her a reason to doubt his confidence, but had no idea what he was doing.Soon, they found a clearing with a small river nearby. There was enough space for a couple of huts. They could fish and build defenses."I like this place," Anarungu said."A place for the Blood Bird?" Gnelsey kissed his hand.For the rest of the day, Anarungu worked on building a small shelter for the night, while Gnelsey fed the baby and cleared the excess grass from the clearing. They were, of course, startled by every sound in the unknown wilderness and cautiously watche
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