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Had to get a new email, so I'm reposting my old works under the new 
addy to get it out.

Part 5.

Now, onto the boring stuff

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DISCLAIMERS

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This story contains scenes of an erotic and/or controversial nature, 
and is not intended for the perusal of minors.  Further if perusal of 
such material is considered illegal in your area or immoral by your 
religion or personal beliefs, you should likewise bypass this story.

This story remains the property of the author.  Permission is granted 
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contains these disclaimers, and no attempt is made to profit from 
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All characters in this story are the creation of the author, and any 
resemblance to real persons, alive or dead, are purely coincidental.

This story may contain aspects of fantastic science or magic.  The 
parameters of what this science/magic can accomplish are completely 
at the discretion of me, the author, and, as such, I make no 
apologies for any rules of "real" physics, chemistry, biology, or 
magic that may be broken within the story.

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Now onto the fun stuff

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EIGHT MONTHS LATER...

Mary, a duly licensed minister, stood before Alanna, Shawn, and the 
rest of the coven and said, "I now pronounce you lifemates.  You may 
kiss."  Shawn leaned in and pressed his lips to Alanna's in the final 
movement of their marriage ceremony.

Shawn had started on his training immediately, but since he was so 
powerful, only a few of the group could effectively help him, so the 
majority of his training was done by Alanna (now the second most 
powerful after Shawn), which allowed their relationship to deepen and 
intensify.  And after six months of training, Shawn had proposed to 
Alanna.  Alanna put off answering for a while, thinking that it 
wasn't fair to Shawn for her to accept since she believed that the 
physical side of her affection for him was only based on his feminine 
shape.

But then a sudden "emergency" came up and Mary sent Alanna out of the 
country for a week.  During her time away, Alanna missed Shawn more 
than she thought she would.  And not just the sex.  She missed 
staying up till the wee hours of the morning discussing nothing in 
particular.  She missed the kind way he held her after sex.  She 
missed Shawn.  She realized, also, she loved Shawn.  And as soon as 
she got back, she accepted his offer of marriage.

Now, a little less than two months later, they were going through the 
ceremony in front of friends and coven members.  Many of Alanna's 
lesbian friends thought that Alanna was just going through the 
ceremony, and that her relationship with "Rachel" was just a standard 
lesbian Domestic Partnership, but, in reality, Alanna was becoming 
Mrs. Smith-Parker, Shawn's legal wife.

After the ceremony, in the limo, Alanna said, "I don't think even 
June could've foreseen this, husband."

Shawn thought about it.  "I don't know about that.  June told me I'd 
never believe what the future held for me.  Later on, I just thought 
she meant this," Shawn lifted his breasts, "but if June had told me 
that in less than a year, I'd look like a fabulous babe, I'd've been 
doubtful, but if she told me you and I were going to wed, I'd've 
thought she was crazy."

Alanna smiled and snuggled up to Shawn.  "I was kind of a stinker 
back then, wasn't I?"

Shawn couldn't resist teasing.  "Back then?  When did you change? 
And why wasn't I informed?"

Alanna slapped Shawn on his stomach.  "Bum.  For putting up with you 
I deserve a medal.  Or at least a kiss."  Shawn leaned over and 
kissed his new wife.

About half way to the airport, Shawn looked over to the baby seat 
secured beside him and asked, "Alanna, what happens after I wean Alex 
from my breast?  What if I decide I need to go back to my old body?"

"You mean will I leave you?"  Shawn nodded.  "No.  Shawn, I love you. 
Now I'll be honest, I prefer you as you are.  But you have to do what 
you feel best, and I'll stay by you no matter what."

They traveled the rest of the way to the airport just snuggling. 
They flew to their honeymoon in the Caribbean as a normal couple, and 
spent their first night together as any newlyweds would.

It was the next day when things got strange.  It was just after 
breakfast when they got a knock on the door.  Shawn opened it, and a 
delivery man on the other side said, "Yes, I have a delivery here for 
a Shawn Parker, care of Rachel Parker."

Shawn didn't think anything of it, figuring that it was just from one 
of the coven.  As he took the sheet and signed it, he asked, "Who's 
it from?"

The man looked at the package.  Shawn almost dropped the clipboard 
when he replied, "June Parker.  She a relative?"

Shawn just muttered something as he returned the clipboard and took 
the padded envelope from the man.  After the delivery man left, 
Alanna asked, "Did I hear him right?  Did he say that package was 
from June?"

"That's what he... and it says."

They both stared at the envelope for a while, not sure if they dared 
open it.  Finally, Shawn said, "No sense putting off the inevitable," 
and opened the envelope.  Inside was a single CD-R.  Shawn got out 
his portable computer, and dropped the disk into the drive.

When the disk icon appeared on the desktop, it automatically opened 
up, showing a folder labeled "graphics", and a single application 
labeled "Don't hate me".  Shawn double clicked the application. 
After it loaded, the screen went black, and after a few seconds, a 
movie started with June sitting in the office at home where Shawn had 
his digital movie camera.  She looked up at the screen and said, "Hi, 
guys!  Happy honeymoon!  That's right.  I knew you two would 
eventually hook up and get married.  Hell, I set you up for this."

June got a guilty look on her face.  "Which brings me to the reason 
why I did this.  Why I recorded this message for you."  June took a 
deep breath.  "You know, when you showed me how to use this stuff, 
lover, I never thought I'd be using it to speak to you from beyond 
the grave.  But I had to clear the air with you two, and I couldn't 
do it before I died without disrupting things and causing long term 
pain to both of you.  So here I am.

"First I want to apologize to you, Alanna.  I've been manipulating 
you almost since the day we first met."  Tears came to June's eyes. 
"Which brings me to my first confession of the day.  Alanna, when 
your gym teacher raped you, I told you that I hadn't foreseen it. 
That was a lie.  Not only had I foreseen it, I... purposefully 
encouraged you to wear clothing that would cause it to come about. 
Alanna, it was my fault you were raped."

Alanna screamed, "NO!" and ran into the bedroom.

The picture dimmed, stopped, and words appeared on the screen asking, 
"Did Alanna just run from the room?" with two buttons labeled "Yes" 
and "No" underneath.

Shawn clicked on "Yes" and the picture jumped as a new movie was 
loaded.  As it started, June's eyes were closed and she said, "I was 
afraid of that.  Shawn, I can understand her reaction, and by the end 
of this disk, you will both have much cause to resent and even hate 
me, and I really have no right to ask this, but please bring her 
back.  I swear this will be the last time I ever interact with your 
lives."  The movie stopped again, and the screen asked, "Did you get 
her back?" with the yes/no buttons.

Shawn got up and went into the bedroom.  Alanna was face down on the 
bed, sobbing into the pillow.  Shawn sat beside her and rubbed her 
back lovingly.  "Love?" he asked.

Talking into the pillow, Alanna said, "How could she?"  She lifted 
her head.  "The rape devastated me, poisoned me for years.  I still 
don't think I've recovered from it.  Why did she do it?"

Shawn gently helped her to a sitting position and wrapped his arms 
around her.  He held her while she cried into his shoulder.  After 
she settled down, he said, "I don't know why she did it, but I 
suspect the program she left us will explain it."

"I can't face her right now."

"Then we'll wait till you can."

"I don't think I ever will."

"Alanna, I won't force you to face June, but if you don't then for 
the rest of your life you will wonder why she did what she did." 
Alanna was silent, and after a few seconds Shawn asked, "Did you ever 
love June?"

"Of course I did!  That's what makes this so hard."

"Then, for the sake of your love, you must face what she did.  To at 
least find out why."  Alanna considered it, then nodded.  He asked, 
"You ready, or do you want to wait?"

"Let's get this over with."

The two returned to the computer, and Shawn clicked on the "Yes" 
button.  The movie restarted and June said, "Thank you, Shawn. 
Alanna, I want you to know that I have no excuse for what I did.  I 
realize that now.  And I want you to know this is not me trying to 
make excuses, just an explanation.

"At the time I thought that what I did was for the best.  You were 
reaching the age when your power would become locked away behind 
'adult sensibilities'.  I knew if something didn't happen soon, you'd 
become just another normal human.  So I went looking for a future 
where you had your power and traced it back to find what I could do. 
And what I found impressed me.  I knew that not only could you 
receive power, you would be the most powerful of us all.  In my 
youthful arrogance, I resolved that no matter what it took I would 
make that a reality.  I saw that it would take your rape to catalyze 
your powers and decided even that was not too much.  I knew it would 
hurt you, but I felt that the love I felt for you would heal any 
wound no matter how deep.

"But then it happened, and no matter what I did, the wound would not 
heal.  Maybe it was because of my own guilt over what I had done, or 
maybe I just never had the ability to heal you in the first place.  I 
don't know.  But I resolved that no matter what it took, I would do 
everything I could to help you.  But nothing I did helped.  And I 
suffered alongside you, more so from knowing I caused your pain.

"But I thought there was still a way I could fix things.  I felt that 
I had only to wait for when Shawn became a part of our lives, and 
together we would be able to heal you.  I know that sounds strange 
considering how you two never got along, at least at the time, but it 
was based on a future that I found out that I had destroyed.  You 
see, I saw Shawn becoming a part of our lives from the time I was 
five years old, but before your rape, I always saw us as a trio.  The 
three of us against the world.  But after your rape, you were so 
poisoned against men that you wouldn't even consider letting Shawn be 
your friend, much less a lover.  And I knew I had caused that.

"I am so sorry to both of you for that."  June wiped tears from her 
eyes.  "I always took it as penance that the love I knew was possible 
for us was to be denied to me.  I resolved that if I could've found a 
way to bring you together, I would, no matter what the cost.

"And I found a way when I discovered the forming of the death 
confluence in the park.  I looked into the future and saw a way to 
bring you together, but I also saw many potential dangers, dangers 
that I had to eliminate.  Which brings us to the day of my death.  I 
knew exactly what I was doing when I had you make that promise, 
Shawn.  Unlike when I saw Alanna's rape, this time I investigated 
many possible futures.  Although there's no way I could've seen every 
future, I got as much of the darkness out of your lives as I could.

"To determine which possible future you're in, I've set up a series 
of questions, the answers of which will tell me where you are."

The movie stopped, and the next question to appear on the screen 
asked, "Did mom remember the lactation spell?"  When Shawn clicked on 
the yes, the movie didn't restart immediately, but instead another 
question asked, "Did Shawn have it cast on him?"  Shawn clicked yes 
again, and the movie restarted again.

June breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank the Prime Maker. 
This was actually the biggie for straightening out the mistakes I 
made and putting you on the path to togetherness.  Although it was 
possible to fix things without you accepting the changes you went 
through with the spell, it would have been much harder on both of 
you.  And, yes, I did see the breasts, the feminine curves, and the 
almost female body you got as a result of the spell.

"The reason this was necessary was to give the two of you a chance to 
at least become friends.  Alanna, your anger over your rape, as 
justifiable as it was, was poisoning you against all men.  It had 
become almost reflexive for you.  And as long as Shawn looked as he 
did, no matter how much he didn't deserve it, you would never allow 
yourself to feel for him.  And, as you've now discovered, not all men 
are evil, hurtful people.  Most men are not evil, hurtful people."

The screen stopped again and asked, "When Alanna came to investigate 
the effects of the spell, did she find out how I really felt about 
Shawn?"

When Shawn clicked on the yes, June said, "I'm sorry, Alanna.  I 
never wanted to lie to you.  As mom no doubt told you, if you had 
ever pushed Shawn to the point where I had to choose between you, I 
would've chosen Shawn.  It was a testimony to Shawn's loving, caring 
personality that he never once protested your presence in my life."

Once more the movie stopped and the screen asked, "Did Alanna get 
nasty when she returned?"  Shawn clicked yes, then was asked, "Did 
she soften her attitude that evening?" and Shawn clicked yes.

June said, "Great!  Actually this happening so soon is kind of a 
surprise to me.  The most likely future was that Alanna would soften 
at the funeral when she saw how much you were grieving for me, but 
this is great!  Having both Alanna and mom there for you at the 
funeral must've been a big plus.  But speaking of which..."

The screen asked, "Since you were friends by this time, on the day 
before the funeral, did Alanna come over and talk you into wearing 
female clothes?"  Shawn pressed yes.

"Shawn, this was necessary for you.  You were becoming a shut-in 
because you were so afraid of being seen as a woman.  You needed to 
see that what you looked like on the outside wasn't going to make a 
difference to the you on the inside.  But I bet you had fun playing 
dress-up, didn't you, Alanna?  How was your first time in make-up, 
Shawn?"

When the screen froze, Alanna said, "Make-up?  I didn't use make-up 
on you that day.  I didn't want to push you into something you 
weren't ready for.  And even though you use it occasionally, you're 
still no good at it."

"I guess June saw a future where you did.  To be honest, although I 
was glad you didn't, I was prepared to wear it for the funeral."

"Now you tell me.  But back to June's... confession."

The screen asked, "Did you have sex that night?"

Shawn clicked on no this time and June said, "Too bad.  It really 
wouldn't have changed things much, but it would've sped up your 
marriage a few months.  At least it spared you the lecture mom 
would've given you the morning of the funeral.  Trust me, she'd've 
had you in tears, Alanna."

June then sighed and said, "The next question is the hardest, and was 
the hardest to face."

The screen froze and asked, "Was Shawn raped a month after the funeral?"

Shawn froze.  June knew about him being raped.  One of the few 
things...  The only thing that had allowed him to persevere with this 
and stick to his promise was telling himself over and over again that 
June hadn't seen what he had gone through.

Seeing that her husband had become unresponsive, Alanna put her hand 
on his and said, "It's okay," and together they moved the pointer to 
the yes.

When the movie restarted, June sobbed.  "Oh, God, Shawn, I'm sorry. 
Seeing this one almost caused me to abandon the whole plan.  I saw 
your rape and saw the power it would give you, but I had also seen 
what the same thing had done to Alanna, and if that was the only 
thing I wouldn't have done this.  But I had to investigate every 
possible future, and what I saw scared me, Shawn, as I know it will 
you.

"In a small group of possible futures, when Alex moves into his 
teens, he becomes a bit rebellious.  Nothing big as rebellious youths 
go, but in a few futures, you and he get into a big argument, his 
power blossoms, and he lashes out at you, not knowing what he's 
doing.  Shawn, without your power to moderate his attack and protect 
you,... he kills you.  And after killing you, he becomes depressed 
and suicidal, managing to kill himself."

After a pause, June continued, "Shawn, I couldn't let that happen. 
Couldn't even let the chance of it happening.  I'm sorry for any pain 
I caused you, but for the sake of our son, I realized I had to go 
through with this."

June wiped a tear from her eye and said, "Well, that's the big 
confessions.  The rest is really just wrap up."

The movie froze again, and the screen asked, "Do you still look like 
a woman, Shawn?"

Shawn clicked on the yes.  June said, "Time for a little wifely 
bluntness, love.  I've looked into the future and seen some where you 
decide to go back, and some where you stay as you are.  To be honest, 
there isn't a hell of a lot of difference.  Most events remain 
unchanged, so it isn't a really big deal in terms of your future, so 
let's talk about your present.  Face facts, Shawn.  You have more fun 
with the sex as Rachel.  Alanna, although staying by you in either 
form, has more fun with you as Rachel.  There'll be a few problems 
with prejudice if you stay, but you both own your own businesses, and 
are both great at them.  So, in short, Shawn, you and Alanna will 
have more fun if you stay as you are."

"One more question:"

When the screen froze, Alanna asked, "So are you going to stay as you are?"

Shawn sighed.  "I haven't decided yet, but I am leaning towards yes."

Alanna threw her arms around him, and hugged him.  She stuck her 
tongue in his ear, then whispered, "Say yes, and I will definitely 
make it worth your while."

Shawn turned to her.  "You are really incorrigible at times."

"Shawn, I want you to do what is right for you, but I have a sexy 
babe for a husband.  I'm not going to give that up easily."

Shawn kissed her.  "Don't worry.  I guess June is right.  I do like 
this body now, and I do like keeping you happy.  So, yes, I'll stay 
like I am."  Alanna kissed him passionately.  When she  finished, he 
said, "Back to June."

The screen asked, "Did you go on your honeymoon 7 months after my 
funeral, arrive on a Wednesday, and have sex all night?"

Shawn and Alanna were amazed.  That was exactly what had happened. 
Shawn clicked on the yes, and a broad smile came across June's face. 
"Okay, officially, Shawn, I'm letting you out of your promise.  So if 
Alanna wants to feed Alex, let her.  But a warning, Alanna.  Do not 
have the lactation spell cast upon you.  If the spell is cast upon a 
woman who later starts lactating naturally, the spell can never be 
canceled.  And since you're now a half day pregnant, you will soon be 
lactating on your own.  Welcome to motherhood, love."  June kissed 
her fingers then blew across them at the screen.

The movie jumped a bit, then June said, "Well, that's it.  Why I did 
what I did.  I hope you can forgive me for how I hurt you, but I 
understand if you can't.  And if you really feel you can't forgive 
me, and feel I need to be punished, turn this CD over to the coven 
heads.  If they learn how I used and exploited you, no matter what my 
intentions, then I will be struck from the records and all will be 
required to act as though I never existed.  I love you both, but the 
choice will be yours.  But I want to give you one last treat."

June stood up and undressed.  Naked, she fondled her breast a bit, 
then said, "I love you.  Good-bye."  The movie and the program then 
ended.

When the screen cleared, Shawn asked, "Now what do we do with the CD? 
Are we going to turn it over to the coven heads?"

"No.  Despite all that she did, I still love June and don't want to 
see her hurt.  So that leaves keeping it or destroying it.  If we 
keep it there will always be the chance of someone from the coven 
finding it, particularly since it resonates with June's emotional 
vibes.  But I'd hate to destroy June's last message to us."

"I agree, but there may be another choice."  Shawn played about a bit 
with the computer before ejecting the CD.  He handed the disk to 
Alanna, then carried the laptop over to the other side of the room. 
He scanned it with his magic, then said, "I copied the CD to my hard 
drive.  Now we have everything she gave us with none of her personal 
vibrations."

Alanna took the CD in hand and bent it till it snapped in half.  She 
kissed it, then said, "Good-bye, June.  We love you, too."

************

IN THE NEXT DIMENSION...

June, aware of all that had transpired, would've cried tears of joy 
had she still had tear ducts.  "They still love me."

A spirit behind her who had realized it no longer needed its physical 
shape and represented itself as a ball of light, said, "Of course, 
they still love you.  Love is the one constant that makes a good 
life."

"But I hurt them so much."

"And they love you enough to forgive you."

"So now what happens to me?"

"It's time for you to prepare for reincarnation."

"When will I be reincarnated?"

"Nine months from now."

"Nine months?  Does that mean I..."

"Yes, you will be Alanna's first child.  The three of you are 
destined to live your lives together.  Sometimes as friends, 
sometimes as lovers, and sometimes as relations, but until you are 
ready to ascend to the next level, you are a trio."

As the two went to prepare her, June shed the shape of her last 
incarnation and became a pure spirit, happy that she would soon be 
reunited with Alanna and Shawn.
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"This is reality, not T.V.  Can't you tell the difference?"
"Sure.  I just like T.V. better."

J R D
jrdss@pobox.alaska.net

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