Thousandstar (#4 of the Cluster Series) (1980)
“The two relaxed, regaining strength, while Sickh returned to the chamber to feed on the dead rats. Windflower stretched out a root and touched Heem's flesh in a gesture of trust: she knew how he had protected her from the rats, and was signaling her gratitude. Natural enemies had become friends.
In due course the three of them resumed their trek toward the Ancient site. How much time had they gained or lost? Were they now among the leaders, or was the competition over?
They did not have far to go. There was a valley beyond the ridge, then a low hill. The fern-foliage had abated; only low brush hampered progress. From the height of the hill, which they all climbed slowly, the Erb began flashing. Without the translator, Heem was only vaguely aware of the pattern of radiation reflected across his body, and assimilated no meaning.
Then Windflower moved laboriously in the interspecies language. DESTINATION—NEAR, she signaled. OTHERS NEAR.
Clear enough. The truce was over; they were at the ...verge of the site.MoreLess
In due course the three of them resumed their trek toward the Ancient site. How much time had they gained or lost? Were they now among the leaders, or was the competition over?
They did not have far to go. There was a valley beyond the ridge, then a low hill. The fern-foliage had abated; only low brush hampered progress. From the height of the hill, which they all climbed slowly, the Erb began flashing. Without the translator, Heem was only vaguely aware of the pattern of radiation reflected across his body, and assimilated no meaning.
Then Windflower moved laboriously in the interspecies language. DESTINATION—NEAR, she signaled. OTHERS NEAR.
Clear enough. The truce was over; they were at the ...verge of the site.MoreLess
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