Chapter 1

It should be noted that Monica's child was born with a unique anomaly thanks to its unusual parentage: A Harreden and a human. I say it because that is the basis of that difference. Like some humans that were born with two sexual organs this child also was just not in the customary manner.

Instead of being born with an A-sexual body which would eventually have neither the full features of a man, or a woman with help medical help; this child was born shifting between a girl and a boy.

The family doctor Dr. Beth Emerson was a close friend and colleague delivered the child and had been sworn to secrecy on the newborn's secret. Beth understood her friend's worries if the truth was ever discovered and respected her wishes.

The two close friends moved in together deciding it would be best to watch over the young one who they named Tony, deciding the child's male half would be its public face to clear up any confusion.

The female half would only be able to show herself in private. Neither woman could think of a better way to handle it given the circumstances.

If Tony had any problems at all it was the sexual confusion of being both sexes. For Tony it was not a matter of choice but nature.

Born with the ability to exist as either sex, Tony felt a strong pull to both. Over time it was discovered that Tony felt increasingly uncomfortable when staying one sex for too long.

Eventually Tony had to switch back, thus private time became increasingly important. A full hour or two was set aside for the change to occur with anyone outside the family knowing.

Things were different for Tony. While the genetic memory Tony carried provided Tony with great stores of knowledge, no one among those various memories was even close to the same.

Within those memories the growing child sought some kind of anchor to hold on to and soon found it in a connection to a distant father. Reaching out Tony found Diun'ja quite capable of clearing up much of Tony's confusion.

'What am I?' Tony wondered communicating to him mind to mind over many miles.

'You are the perfect "Ki" or breeder. Be cautious little one for unlike the Harreden, human will not see this as an advantage.

Your mother and her friend were wise to try to hide this fact from other humans. You are both sexes, and as such whatever sex you inhabit at the time you in fact are.' Diun replied.

A curiosity occurred to Tony and the child intended to voice it.

'Father... ' Tony began hesitating.

'Yes?' Diun asked in an amused voice.

Tony quickly guessed that he already sensed the question that was coming.

'Why is it I feel more comfortable in my female form? If I exist as both sexes then why would I lean towards one sex?' Tony asked.

'Allow me to ask you a question. Which form do you normally inhabit in public? The one you hide your true nature in?' Diun asked with Tony unaware that he could read her memories just as easily as her thoughts.

His time among humans had not lessened his mental abilities, but had only left some a little rusty. This was simply due to prolonged exposure.

'My male half. But it's a part of me isn't it?' Tony replied.

'But so is your female half in order for one to exist so must the other. For most Harreden we carry the memories of both, but because we have only one sex we are never forced to fully confront the consequences.

You on the other hand were born with both. Add that to the fact you have been holding back your feminine side while having access to Harreden memories, and you have a powder keg ready to blow if you are not careful.' Diun said.

'What do I... ' Tony began to say suddenly her Harreden memories provided the answer.

'You didn't do that did you?' Tony asked.

'I merely provided a little needed nudge.' Diun answered.

Thinking it over Tony couldn't help but consider things as a human would.

'I couldn't do that.' Tony said thinking of exploring her female sexuality.

'The reality of it is simple denying sex especially being half Harreden will eventually catch up with you. Looking at the memories of our kindred that much should be obvious, our sex drive is simply too strong.' Diun said.

'I guess... ' Tony said.

Despite some of the uncertainty Tony still felt lying on the bed in her female form, at least she was beginning to understand. As fathers went Diun was actually fairly conservative for a Harreden.

While most parents bombarded their child with experience and instruction in the ways of pleasure providing many ample opportunities, he on the other hand would not encourage her to do something she was not prepared to do herself.