Eagle People

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Author: W.R. Benton
Tags: North America, tribes
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and more victories in the near future.”
    “Byron, see the captive children are well cared for, because one day they will become The People. Also, protect the women captives, until I have a chance to select those that may catch my eye; the rest will be given to the single men for their entertainment.”
    “I will care for the little ones as if they are my own children, and the women will be protected.” the big man replied. Byron was a huge man, closer to seven feet than six, over 250 pounds, short auburn hair and beard. He was vicious in battle, and had gained many honors in his short twenty-five years of life. He was known for a violent temper and when working for him, failure was never an option. While yet young, he was second in command only to Asa.
    “Calvin,” Byron said, “remain behind and observe the warriors of the Eagle People. When you find their village, return to me. Do not fight them, just follow the men and return to me. If you're seen, consider your mission a failure.” His eyes narrowed to give added emphasis to his words.
    “I will not let you down.” the small man replied. Calvin was just a little over five feet tall, thin, and with bulging eyes. The other warriors called him Badger behind his back, because of his mean-spirited personality and small stature. Badger was a man burner with a sadistic mind, both of which stimulated his sexual desires. After burning or torturing a man, he'd frequently go in search of a woman, and it was best if he found a captive, because he'd always turn rough and bloody. It wasn't unusual when Calvin was in rut for a female to die from his rough handling. Byron always kept a worn out slave or older captive available for the man.
    “See that you don't, or you may end up on a burning post beside one of your male friends.”
    Calvin wasn't gay, and just the suggestion that he liked men pissed him off, but he kept his mouth closed, knowing Asa was not teasing. He turned his horse and said, “Eldon, Horace and Mort, you'll ride with me. We will follow the warriors of the Eagle People. Come to the oak tree and we'll discuss our mission.” He then pointed to a huge ancient oak.
    The men followed the small man to the tree and dismounted. Calvin squatted, as did the other men, and then the small man said, “I want Mort on point and Eldon bringing up the rear. Byron doesn't want us seen, so at all costs, stay clear of the warriors.”
    Horace, an average size black man, closer to forty than thirty, asked, “And if we're seen?”
    “I suspect Byron will kill all of us, because he ordered us to remain unseen. Hang back and follow their tracks. We don't need to get up close and personal, not this time. Now mount, and we'll stay here until they start to move.”
    As they waited, Calvin gave thought to the three guns they had. All three were taken in a recent raid against the Cave People, a group living in what used to be called the Missouri Ozark Mountains.  The Cave People lived in the smallest groups of any tribes, due to the caves only holding so many people, and they were an agricultural people. When attacked, they'd usually retreat to their caves to make a stand. Near harvest, other tribes would often attack them, chase them to their caves, and then steal foods from the gardens. They were a meek group and not warlike in the least.
    Three pistols and some ammunition were discovered in one cave, after the Cave People were caught in the open working their fields. Most were slaughtered, but the young women and children were retained for adoption into the tribe. Asa had no idea where the weapons had come from, but only those three guns were found. Even in later raids against the Cave People, no additional guns were found.
    It's not likely more guns are to be found, Calvin thought as he sat watching Amon and his men.
    Finally, when Amon moved, the Wolf warriors were on their tails.
    The rest of the day was slow and long, as the point man tried to remain about two miles

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