Lately, strange things have begun to plague the everyday suburban life of 12-year-old Vero Leland. He sees hideous creatures where no one else sees anything. He uses 'hysterical strength' to rescue a classmate from the clutches of a snake. And to everyone's surprise, Vero effortlessly clears two hurdles at once while running track and field. Only when a stranger takes him to the 'Ether,' does Vero finally understand who he is: a budding guardian angel---the fiercest of all warriors.