Veiled Hope [Spin off of TELL THEM I TRIED]
This is a spin off of Shine focusing on Helo, a young Guardian Angel, on the brink of completing his mandatory service in the mortal realm. Alongside his twin brother, Nlye, they were both sent to Earth to serve as protectors for an individual in need. However, Helo’s journey takes an emotional turn as he reflects on his past and the growing pressure of his duties.
The story begins with Helo reminiscing about the chaotic events surrounding the birth of his younger sister, Nehimia, a moment he could never forget. His family, the royal Muhetia family, was plunged into turmoil during her birth, and despite the joy a new life should bring, it was marred by frustration and confusion. Helo remembers his mother desperately trying to summon the godmother during the event. Helo and Nlye were both only 15 at the time and had no understanding of what was happening.
Fast forward ten years, Helo, now 25, prepares for his first assignment as a Guardian Angel. Alongside Nlye, they spend their time studying Earth’s language and culture to better understand the world they are about to immerse themselves in. They are nervous, knowing that every Guardian Angel must serve without fail, or they risk being bound to the mortal realm forever. The best performers can even be chosen to serve as personal knights to nobility, and Helo is determined to succeed.
Before they are sent to their individual charges, Helo and Nlye share a heartfelt conversation. Helo expresses his fears about failing, while Nlye, always the optimist, encourages him to look at the bright side. Despite their worries, the two prepare for what lies ahead.
As they are summoned to the temple, they are blessed by their father, the King, who gives them his final blessing before they journey to the mortal realm. Nehimia, now grown, watches her brothers with a bittersweet smile, feeling both proud and embarrassed by their attention. As the priest casts the spell to open the portal between realms, Helo and Nlye, as the King's sons, are sent through first.
Upon arriving on Earth, Helo is greeted by two women who will be his caretakers and guide him through his mission. These women, who refer to themselves as his mother and sister, explain that his charge is a man named Fredrick Elliot De Lavie, a sculptor cursed by an unknown sickness. This sickness has already begun to take its toll on Fredrick’s life, causing him to be haunted by malevolent spirits. Helo learns that Fredrick’s former Guardian has abandoned him, leaving him vulnerable to the forces of darkness.
Helo must now balance his protective role with his growing emotional turmoil. As Fredrick's guardian, he faces not only the external dangers of the spirits attacking his charge but also the internal struggle of confronting his own fears and insecurities. As Fredrick’s condition worsens, Helo is forced to confront the reality that he cannot save everyone.
As Fredrick nears death, Helo experiences a profound transformation. He learns that true strength is not found in power or success, but in the ability to accept one's limitations and the transient nature of life. The bond between Helo and Fredrick deepens, and Helo must ultimately come to terms with the inevitability of Fredrick’s passing, understanding that his role was not to change Fredrick’s fate, but to offer him peace in his final moments.
The story concludes with Helo reflecting on the lesson he’s learned about life, death, and the meaning of his role as a Guardian Angel. With Fredrick’s passing, Helo’s service comes to an end, and he returns to the celestial realm. There, he reflects on the experience and the journey he undertook, having grown emotionally and spiritually. His connection to his family, particularly
