Chapter 2: Lives in the Shadows


    Hritwik Helion had spent centuries adapting to Earth, yet he never truly belonged. By day, he was a billionaire entrepreneur, known for his groundbreaking innovations and philanthropic ventures. By night, he was a guardian—an immortal warrior who trained relentlessly, preparing for the day he might have to fight again.


    His sisters had carved out their own lives, each choosing a different path to blend into the human world.


    Selene’s Struggle


    Selene Helion had once been a princess, a figure of nobility and grace. Now, she was a schoolteacher, shaping the minds of young children. But the weight of her past never left her. Every day, she lived with the burden of secrecy, knowing that her husband, the man she loved, knew nothing of her true origins.


    At night, when he slept beside her, she would stare at the ceiling, wondering if she had made the right choice. Could she continue living this lie? Could she ever tell him the truth without risking everything they had built together?


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    Lyra’s Isolation


    Lyra Helion, the middle sister, had embraced solitude. She had been an artist for centuries, using her Reality Artistry to craft illusions so lifelike they could fool even the keenest observer. But she no longer used her powers for others. Humanity had betrayed her faith too many times.


    She remained hidden from the public eye, never attending conventions, never allowing her admirers to see the face behind the masterpieces. She painted alone in her secluded studio, her heart heavy with the memories of a past she could never escape.


    Aurora’s Words


    Aurora Helion, the youngest sister, had found her escape in writing. She had become a famous author, her books celebrated worldwide. Yet, like Lyra, she avoided the spotlight. The words she wrote were the only glimpse the world would ever get of her true self.


    Through her novels, she poured her emotions—her fears, her frustrations, her longing for a home that no longer existed. She wrote stories of fallen gods and exiled warriors, of kingdoms lost and battles fought in the shadows. It was the only way she could express the weight of her reality without revealing the truth.


    The Bond That Remained


    Despite their differences, despite the centuries of silence between them, the siblings were still bound by their shared past. Once a month, they gathered, updating each other on their lives, pretending for a brief moment that they were just ordinary people.


    But deep down, they all knew the truth. They were not human. They never had been. And no matter how much they tried to blend in, they could never escape the weight of their lineage.


    And now, with an unknown threat lurking in the cosmos, their fragile peace was on the verge of being shattered.