Yearly, In winter, migratory animals cross the mountain go. As a result of excessive chilly up north, they transfer south, to hotter areas.

And the hunters of the stone head tribe have been ready for this actual second. As soon as the migration begins, 1000’s or tens of 1000’s of animals cross via a single mountain go. And for the hunters, by looking alongside the mountain go they might get the very best effectivity.

It was additionally the rationale why Alex and the assist group have been busily working to make traps close to the exit of the mountain go.

Alex, who was completed together with his work, was resting wanting in direction of the north, anticipating to see the migratory animals slowly come in direction of him.

In line with the scouts, they might attain right here in precisely an hour. And he needed to put together to take motion.

“What are you pondering?” All of the sudden a rough voice got here from behind Alex. He turned to see who it was.

“Nothing!” Alex replied, stunned by the sudden customer.

It was the previous man Dhairya. He curiously checked out Alex. He wished to know why Alex was pondering so deeply. No regular child his age ought to have had that expression, a lot much less a child from his tribe.

Taking a deep breath, Dhairya seemed round. He was delighted to see stones neatly organized close to the cliff in rows.

‘This child is particular.’ Thought Dhairya. He wished to ship assist to assist Alex carry the stones. However earlier than he might, the work was accomplished. He was pleased to see a hardworking particular person in his tribe.

“What’s your identify, child?”

“Meru.”

“Ha ha ha, Meru, what a humorous identify for such a cute child. Have you learnt what it means?”

“No, Is not it only a identify?” Alex requested. Now that this previous man was being pleasant with him. There was no have to antagonise him. Although he was horrible at interpersonal relationships. He might get by with holding small conversations with folks simply high quality.

“Sure, it’s the identify of an animal to be particular. A small, tree-climbing little bugger in truth. You might need by no means seen one similar to most individuals. In spite of everything, it’s too chilly for them to stay right here.”

Alex’s curiosity was piqued by his phrases. He did not care in regards to the animal or the identify. However he wished to know if there have been locations that aren’t chilly.

So far as he knew, every part about this planet felt like earth. But generally, it would not add up and he could not put a finger on it.

Yesterday, when he seemed on the stars. He might see many awfully acquainted constellations. Precisely like what it was alleged to be on earth. And there was additionally the moon which was much like the one earth had.

If all of his remark is right, why would not he conclude this planet was the earth?

There was a easy motive for it. And that was the superhuman folks he noticed on this planet.

Nowhere in earth’s historical past had individuals who might show superhuman feats like that. In fact, there have been myths about gods, devils and even legendary creatures roaming round on earth. However they have been simply myths. They weren’t info, backed by clear proof.

So it may be an alternate earth, Alex concluded. And any new data he might purchase could be a boon. Thought Alex when he proactive inquired.

“So, the place do merus stay?” Alex requested. To make his query as obscure as might and to stop Dhairya from understanding his basic lack of awareness, Alex worded the query like that. He wished to be taught if Merus truly existed, the place they existed and after they existed. This is able to additionally reply his doubt about cold and warm areas on this planet.

“To the far south in a heat place, even I do not precisely know the place. After I was a child, I used to be lucky sufficient to listen to tales about them. It was mentioned that the south was an enormous lovely place. Like everybody, I too wished to go there as soon as.” Dhairya mentioned with nostalgia.

For a second he went right into a deep reverie, fascinated with his childhood goals. Although most of them have been unfulfilled, this did not make him unhappy. The truth is, it made him stronger by remembering that this was the life he selected. And he was happy by it.

“If the south was that stunning. Why are we residing right here? Would not it’s higher to stay there? In a heat and exquisite place with out fearing the chilly.”

“It isn’t as straightforward as you think about, child. Sooner or later, you’ll perceive.” He mentioned wanting straight on the horizon. Alex too turned his sight in direction of the mountain.

Within the distant snow-covered mountains, they noticed many small black dots showing. At first, the dots solely numbered a few dozen. However quickly, a whole bunch of black dots started showing of their imaginative and prescient.

“The herd is right here. Anticipate my sign earlier than rolling these stones down. We’ll spook the herd into transferring in direction of the small path on the southwest aspect. This manner, we are able to scale back the variety of prey and give attention to looking them. Do you perceive what I’m saying?” Dhairya requested with a small grin.

“Sure.”

Alex did not know what the entire plan was. However he might see that they’d one in place. That was sufficient assurance for him to imagine that the hunters would achieve success.

For generations, they may have hunted on this area and any information they’ve could be larger than what he is aware of.

Alex was humble sufficient to know that he’s probably the most ineffective among the many hunters. It was higher to be protected than sorry. So, he went together with their plan.

As an individual who had by no means killed an animal earlier than, he did not even know if he had it in him to kill a big animal. However he was certain that if push come to shove, he would not thoughts being a bit merciless to outlive.

“Why are we spooking the herd with the stones? Would not it’s sufficient to kill the animals?” Alex requested.

“You make it apparent that it’s your first hunt. Child, you could have by no means seen a residing bushy buffalo, proper? They’re twice as tall as folks and weigh greater than twenty folks. Their head is as sturdy as rocks. When mixed with their sharp-tipped curved horns. They’re nothing lower than a tool of mass destruction. And we have to kill no less than twenty of those beasts to make sure sufficient meals for the winter. Do you actually assume it’s as straightforward as throwing some stones? These animals are able to killing seasoned warriors a lot much less destroying some falling rocks. Ah! Youngsters lately.” Dhairya mentioned with a nervous look. Why was this child performing silly abruptly? He thought.

Alex was ashamed of asking the query. He rapidly seemed away to cover his disgrace. But he felt like one thing was crawling up his again when he tried to keep away from Dhairya’s glare.

‘All I can see are black dots on the horizon. I do not even know what animal we have been looking till he mentioned about bushy buffalo. And who might even think about a buffalo twice as tall as folks as their prey?’ Alex was vexed.

“And you’re sorely mistaken when you actually thought that bushy buffalos have been the one prey. There are rather more harmful preys for us to hunt. You’ve but to see elks, four-tusked mammoths, deers and lots of extra animals. Every requires totally different types of looking. Do not take my phrases evenly, it is a combat for survival.” Saying these few phrases, Dhairya targeting his work.

As an previous man, rolling stones down the cliff was the one factor he might do to assist the hunters. And instructing the youthful era whereas at it made his life much more fulfilling. So, he was attempting his greatest to information Meru, the younger tribesman to the suitable path.