The Crowns of the Gods.

Lisa Daughter of Hades and Athena

 When Blair shared her audacious plan with the others, they regarded it with a mixture of disbelief and concern. To them, the idea seemed outlandish—after all, history books had long declared the Kraken dead. Yet Blair, driven by a deep understanding of Hades and his secrets, knew better. Contrary to popular belief, Hades had never truly eradicated the creature. Instead, after Perseus had turned it to stone, Hades had consigned the Kraken to the depths of the Marianas Trench, a secret pact sealed with Poseidon's solemn vow of silence.

Even Zeus, confident that the ancient feud was settled, believed the monstrous threat had vanished from their realm. But Blair, with her intimate knowledge of Hades's motives and machinations, understood the truth. For over two millennia, the Kraken had lain dormant, waiting for its moment. And now, Blair believed, that moment had come—a calculated move to reignite the conflict between the brothers, Hades and Poseidon, once more.

They knew they couldn't resurrect the Kraken alone. Blair's intricate plan hinged on the creature's resurgence in places where people still fervently worshipped and prayed to the gods. As she methodically outlined their strategy, the other girls couldn't help but worry about their sister, who seemed to have taken a darker turn. Though they understood Blair's motives—to protect them and secure their future—they questioned whether she could deviate from her current path.

Blair remained steadfast in her determination to provide her sisters with the life they deserved, even if it meant sacrificing the part of herself that cared for others. Even if they succeeded in neutralizing the 'big four,' her sisters would inevitably be drawn into their parents' roles.

None of them desired to step into their parents' roles, but they were resolute in proving they couldn't be manipulated simply because they were their offspring. The powers held by the crowns surpassed what the four could individually manage, yet the girls had been selected precisely for their ability to wield them. Blair was determined to showcase their full potential. There remained just one crucial task she had yet to disclose.

Gathering the girls in her room, Blair dropped a revelation they hadn't foreseen: they had another sister to locate. Another daughter of Hades, bearing the power of spirit, and Blair knew exactly where to find her.

Athena confided in Blair, her voice heavy with regret as she revealed the existence of her daughter. She explained that the girl possessed a rare gift—to perceive things invisible to both humans and immortals alike. Blair's mind raced as she instantly realized who they needed to find. With resolve, she swiftly provided Athena with an address, instructing her to dematerialize them there.

As Blair and Athena arrived at Lisa's house, they watched silently as she stepped outside to smoke from her bong. Athena winced at the sight, while Blair smiled knowingly. Lisa had been Blair's closest friend since they were toddlers, knowing almost everything about Blair—except for what Blair had recently discovered about herself. Blair understood that Lisa used marijuana to drown out the spirits she saw and the overwhelming emotions she absorbed from others. Like Blair, Lisa was an empath, but unlike Blair, she struggled to control her abilities.

Athena observed Lisa with keen interest. She confided in Blair that Hades had dismissed the gift of spirit as worthless and had refused to raise a child he deemed purposeless. Hearing this from Athena only strengthened Blair's determination to secure a better life for her sisters.

Blair revealed to Athena the identity of the woman before them. The shock on Athena's face delighted Blair. Athena emerged from her hiding spot, swiftly disguised herself, and Blair chuckled as she followed Athena to the door. When Lisa's mother answered, Blair grinned broadly and was immediately pulled into a warm hug. Lisa and her mother were among the few people Blair had stayed in touch with over the years. Lisa hurried inside and rushed up to Blair.