Chapter 2
At the same moment, in the plains of North America in the tribe of the Great Sky, Golden Falcon was born. She was the firstborn of the chieftain, Great Eagle.
The early light of dawn was appearing in the new day.
Forest Flower was awakened by an excruciating twinge. She sat up, her breath short, and in the dim light searched for the face of her husband lying by her side. Great Eagle had not noticed anything and she decided not to wake him.
She got out of bed slowly and went out, trying not to make any noise. The air was cool and light. Taking a deep breath she walked slowly towards her mother"s tepee, got down on all fours and pushed aside the flap of hide at the entrance.
“Mom...” she called in a low voice, so as not to wake her father, Three Moose.
“Is it time?” asked Mor
