The Crowns of the Gods.

Zeus

Zeus, like his siblings, deeply yearned for his daughter. Unlike his brothers, however, he possessed the discipline to observe from a distance, understanding the peril of becoming too involved. Gaia's sage counsel had taught him the importance of maintaining restraint—to know his children thrived without succumbing to the temptation to wield their powers to shape the mortal world. Zeus empathized with his brothers' struggle, each grappling with the challenge of allowing their daughters to find their own paths amidst the tumult of human existence.

Despite his protective instincts, Zeus practiced patience even when Jinx faced teasing, striving to exemplify composure for his divine family.

His love for his siblings was boundless, and Zeus's greatest wish was for the girls to fulfill their potential before he reunited them with their true identities. When they temporarily slipped from their watchful gaze, Zeus couldn't help but feel a pang of frustration towards Aphrodite and Athena, who had been tasked with their care. Yet, he soon realized blaming them was futile; the girls' journey was destined for the discovery of their true powers amid mortal lives.

Undeterred, Zeus and his siblings tirelessly searched, yearning to bring them back into the fold. Amidst uncertainty, Zeus sought counsel from the Fates, seeking clarity on their destined reunion. The Fates' responses were enigmatic, urging him to remain patient, assuring him that the day would come when the girls would return home. Grateful for their wisdom, Zeus vowed to heed their counsel, acknowledging Morta, the youngest Fate, who held sway over the past.

"Guide your siblings as they watch their children grow," Morta advised, her words echoing with profound insight. "They will long to bring them home, but only through the trials of mortal life can the girls claim their rightful place."

Zeus nodded in solemn acknowledgment, fortified with renewed purpose as he returned home, resolved to support his siblings and await the day their daughters embraced their divine heritage.

Hades observed tenderly as Peri fed their newest child, a scene that brought a rare smile to Zeus's face as he retired to his chambers. Over the years, Zeus had meticulously gathered clues in his relentless pursuit to uncover who had cast their daughters into the cosmos, tormenting his siblings' minds. Yet, all evidence thus far failed to pinpoint a specific culprit, fueling Zeus's resolve to someday seek justice for their suffering.

As time passed, Zeus noticed Poseidon's absences growing more frequent, prompting him to question where his brother spent his time away from home and responsibilities. Suspecting Poseidon's involvement with Rhode, Zeus enlisted Athena to discreetly track her husband's movements. It soon became evident that Poseidon not only had found Rhode but had also been raising her alongside her mortal mother.

Calling a family assembly, Zeus confronted Poseidon, establishing a strict decree forbidding any contact with the girls until the time was deemed right for their return. The revelation unsettled everyone present, compounded by the secrecy surrounding Poseidon's actions, stirring deeper emotions among the divine siblings. Zeus empathized with Poseidon, knowing full well the imminent clash with Athena upon her discovery of Poseidon's double life. Athena, Zeus's firstborn, embodied both war and wisdom, embodying strength, courage, and an unwavering commitment to truth tempered by compassion.

Zeus cherished all his offspring equally, including his daughter Aphrodite, whom he affectionately dubbed "affectionately deficient." Each possessed their father's bestowed powers, wielding them with dignity and respect. Meanwhile, Hades, too, had been notably absent, though Zeus was keenly aware of his whereabouts with Peri—they were aiding their adopted daughter and grandchild in revitalizing the Myzanc people. Despite teasing Hades for his role in saving Amanda and Abi, Zeus was profoundly grateful for his brother's actions. Abi, the Goddess of All, ranked fifth among the most powerful beings after the girls, held a special place in Zeus's heart.