He shouldn't have teased his sister

By Jasmine Monica

Chapter 4
Veronica deals with forgetting her time of the month and learns her lesson. And then she has a conversation with her mother Sarafine

Crystal threw Veronica’s soiled clothes in the wash and handed her some new clothes.

Veronica replaced her tampon and put the clean clothing on and then they went out to get a box of supplies to handle her unexpected incident earlier this day.

Crystal was still slightly frustrated but she also felt giggly. Most of the teasing was good natured. Veronica felt really stupid.

She remembered the long talk she had with her Mother Sarafine after her transformation and the other talk about how to deal with periods. Veronica remembered the talk but forgot to do anything about it. Crystal smirked and then said as they drove to the local store, “I am sorry for what I said about you still being a boy. You aren't a boy at all Veronica. This happens to many girls who dealt with periods for years. It also happens to many girls their first time, so don't feel stupid.” Crystal pulled Veronica into a tight sisterly embrace. Then she smirked, “But don’t think I won't keep teasing you about it. That’s a big sister's job.”

Veronica lightly elbowed Crystal in the ribs and then dove in for a tickle attack.

The two sisters made it to a local Walgreens and Veronica walked into the feminine care aisle and saw an entire aisle full of various pads and tampons. She felt slightly bewildered now. Then she began laughing to herself as Crystal looked and started giggling too.

Veronica said sarcastically. “This is a shopping trip I would never have guessed I would need six months ago. Finding myself a box of tampons.” Veronica giggled some more and started trying to find the right type.

Crystal guided her sister to the ones labeled for a heavy flow and something more discreet instead of the bulky pads. But she suggested the bulky pads just in case. She said with a twinkle in her eye and a smirk. “A girl never can be too prepared and remember the consequences if you aren't prepared. We don't want to have to wash too many of your jeans tonight.”

“You’re really asking for it,” Veronica replied with her own smirk. “Just wait until we get home.”

The two girls giggled down the aisle as they reached the cashier. Veronica smiled sweetly at the young male cashier and winked at him as she paid. Then she went on her way out.

They made it back home. Veronica still felt silly for ignoring the warning about her period.

She sat in her room when she heard Sarafine returning. Veronica had to replace her tampon another time and the occasional pains were getting very annoying. She waited a little while until her new mother came in.

Sarafine looked down at Veronica and said, “I was told you wished to speak to me about Victoria?” She said kindly.

“Yes,” Veronica replied hesitantly. “I think it's all my fault.”

Sarafine shook her head, “You must not blame yourself. You didn't cause any of this, Veronica. You aren't responsible.”

“You don't know what I did to her. I teased and taunted her relentlessly, every day about her girl's life. I mocked girls I was very cruel. I think I did cause this. I am so afraid now.” Veronica stated firmly. “If you want to punish me, I deserve it.”

“No,” Sarafine stated even more firmly. “You didn't cause this. I am aware you teased her a lot. But she could have got revenge in many other ways than causing you to rape my daughter. Let me tell you what she could have done to get even. She could have caused to you have an uncontrollable desire to go to school totally dressed as a girl. Maybe not even a girl, perhaps just halfway to make it clear you are still a guy, just trying to look girlish. Or, she could have given you the desire to dress very gayish and go find the hunkest gay guy in school and throw yourself at him, begging to be his bottom boy. You see, Veronica. There are many other things she could have done that would have been so embarrassing to you. She could have done all of those things, but instead she gave you the desire to go rape a girl. She could have given you the desire to go gay, or make a big sissy or transvestite out of yourself. Or she could have even given you the desire to come to me and beg to be made into a girl.”

Veronica laughed. “Knowing me now, if she had given me the desire to become a girl, I would have really done it and loved it. But I see what you mean now. What she did was unforgivable. I still feel guilty.”

“That means you know what you did and you have a strong character. That’s why I agreed to adopt you Veronica.” Sarafine said.

“Can I ask you to help her then, not turn her back, but make sure she is safe and not being abused?” Veronica pleaded.

“I will.” Sarafine agreed.

“And make sure she doesn’t get bred either. I don't know how she would handle that.”

“Okay, I will do that too. Now, Veronica it's time to get started training you. Are you ready for that?”

Veronica braced herself, “Yes. I think I am ready.”

“Since you are being threatened by another witch, you will need to learn how to defend yourself from magic attacks,” Sarafine said to Veronica. “Mental barriers and defending against attacks is one of the most essential and it's the basics of unlocking your abilities. Typically, your first lessons wouldn’t even involve training. We would spend the first few months reading ancient text and learning the pattern of the stars and the flow of the energy though the universe. However we don't have time for all of that so I need to rush it and teach you how to defend yourself against magical attacks. So first prepare yourself.”

Veronica stood in the center of the room and prepared for whatever came.”

“I am going to invade your mind. The feeling will be like a violation. It will also be painful. You must block me,” advised Sarafine. “Create a mental shield around your thoughts. To do that, think of a shield surrounding your mind. Block your thoughts, focus your energy around your body and create a shield around your mind to stop me. Focus and concentrate. It will be difficult at first but it will get easier. Do you understand, Veronica?”

Veronica focused her thoughts and reached out. She felt the energy flowing around her body. She reached out and captured it and did her best to think of a shield around her mind. She did her best to hold it there as she saw Sarafine reach for her own energy and prepare her attack.

Sarafine's attack came and Veronica held her focus and concentrated. Her shield held as Veronica felt Sarafine's attack. It felt very uncomfortable as her mind probe encountered her shield. The shield held firm and blocked Sarafine's attack. Veronica focused hard on her shield and it continued to block Sarafine's attack but then her focus began to fail and her shield collapsed. Veronica cried out in pain as Sarafine's mental probe penetrated her mind. It felt like the worst violation possible as Sarafine began stealing Veronica’s thoughts.

The invasion suddenly ceased. “That was better than most people's first attempts to block a mind probe. Most beginners can only hold their shield for a second or two for the first time. You held it nearly ten seconds. That's impressive and I have never given you any lessons before. That's even better. So how did it feel?”

“I felt the attack and I felt my barrier repel your attack at first. It stopped you when I was able to keep my focus on the shield and blocking you. Then my focus failed and it hurt.” Veronica said.

“It's supposed to hurt,” Sarafine said. “It's an attack and that’s how you know you are being attacked by another witch. Experienced witches learn to focus our senses to those around us so we aren’t attacked unexpectedly. I saw how you felt my attack coming and sensed the signs. You are a natural. Now let's try again. And we will progress to more complicated attacks.”

“Is there a way to stop Tabitha if she tries to turn me back into a boy?”

“Yes,” Sarafine said firmly. “But it's complicated and may be far beyond what I can teach you over a weekend. We will work on defending against basic attacks and move from there.”

Veronica felt Sarafine prepare to attack her a second time and prepared her own defense. The attack came and Veronica raised her shield to repel the invasion. It felt much stronger this time and she found she could focus her energy much better. The shield held for nearly thirty seconds before the stress became too much for her. Her mind faltered and the shield collapsed. Sarafine invaded her mind once again and then stopped.

“That was much better. Holding a shield and repelling attacks is a skill that must be practiced and learned. It is stressful on the mind. You must practice the skill and develop it. Experienced witches have the mental strength to hold the shield and deflect attacks for hours. Attacks take much more energy. Relax and we will try again later."