Back to Olympus is the sixth episode of the Blood of Zeus series.
Synopsis[]
Zeus brings Heron to Olympus for training, angering the other gods. Alexia embarks on a mission to Melidoni with Heron's companions, Evios and Kofi.
Summary[]
The slaves come out of the sea wondering what happened, and Elias tells them that the gods have joined the fight. Seraphim also comes out, sees a crow, and throws its spear at it. The crow turns to Hera and hits his back, angry that he attempted to strike a god. Seraphim comments that she sends him to kill a man protected by a god and that he won't do her dirty work. Hera asks him to help her kill Zeus, and he will grant him what she promised and give him the location of his uncle Acrisius, but first, he needs to find the Cauldron of Darkness.
Elias tells Heron that he's the key to this war and wants to help him. He tells Evios that he's aware of what deal he made and he needs to redeem himself, so he must go with Alexia to Melidani and navigate the labyrinth to find the giant's remains and burn them. Elias then calls a griffon and turns into an eagle. Heron gets on the griffon, and they fly towards Olympus.
On Olympus, the gods start to whisper that Heron is Zeus' bastard son and are not happy; however, Hermes and then Apollo and Artemis welcome him. Hera arrives angry that he brought it, and Zeus explains that the war, the demons, and everything is his fault. He promises to remain faithful to her and asks for forgiveness, and Hera is willing to accept it only if Heron dies. As he can't do that, Hera takes the other gods and leaves. Zeus warns Poseidon that only a fool would trust her, but Poseidon replies that only a fool would anger her.
The next day, Zeus takes Heron to an arena, commenting that not all demigods have divine power and that they need to find out. Heron then engages one of Hephaestus' automations. Zeus tries to teach him that strength and anger won't help him win, but Heron cannot do anything and loses fight after fight. Later, Zeus visits Heron, telling him that he barely knew his father and wasn't raised by him. Instead, his father wanted him dead, and by the time he met him, he had to kill him to save his siblings. Zeus explains that he is great at many things, but being a father isn't one of them. Heron tries to fight to autamation the next day, but is again easily defeated. Zeus tells him to let his anger turn inward, but Heron can't do it and asks why Zeus didn't save Electra and let Seraphim live. Zeus explains that, at times, he is powerless and won't kill Seraphim, as Electra wouldn't want it since he is also her son and Heron's half-brother.
Heading towards Melidoni, Alexia realizes they are being followed and sees Chiron. He gives her a copy of the map he managed to make and explains that they can enter Melidoni through the Fields of the Dead.
Heron sees an opening in the automation and manages to defeat it. Hermes arrives, informing Zeus that Hera and the other gods are in the Underworld. However, Hades remains neutral, but is willing to accept any god seeking refuge. Heron sees a spider on his hand, and Zeus realizes that the Fates are calling him. Heron asks Zeus if he can undo what has been done to Seraphim, and Zeus confirms, but states it must be Seraphim's choice.
Heron enters to see the Fates; he tells them his disbelief in fate and his belief in free will, and they explain that free will and fate coexist. They also explain that the fate of many will depend on his actions and show him a bit of what lies ahead. He sees Alexia and the others dying in the Fields of the Dead and realizes they need his help.
Characters[]
- Seraphim
- Heron
- Alexia
- Evios
- Kofi
- Zeus/Elias
- Hera
- Ares
- Atalanta
- Apollo
- Artemis
- Hermes
- Poseidon
- Dionysus
- Electra (Mentioned)
- Hephaestus
- Chiron
- Hades (Mentioned)
- Fates
| Blood of Zeus | |
|---|---|
| Characters | Heron • Zeus • Hera • Seraphim • Electra • Alexia • Evios • Kofi • Ariana • Hermes • Apollo • Ares • Poseidon • Hades |
| Species | Human • Demon • God • Titan • Giant • Wraith • Centaur |
| Items | Cauldron • Hades' Bident • Adamantium Sword |
| Location(s) | Olympus • Underworld • Corinth |
| Season 1 | (Episodes: A Call to Arms • Past is Prologue • The Raid • A Monster is Born • Escape or Die • Back to Olympus • The Fields of the Dead • War for Olympus) |
| Season 2 | (Episodes: A Shadow Emerges • Weights & Measures • Winter is Born • Funeral Games • Judgement Day • Crossing Paths • The Hidden Realm • The Three Trials) |
| Season 3 | (Episodes: A Breath Before Dying • Hades' Choice • Hellebore • Brothers' Journey • The Head of the Maenads • The Tower of the Winds • Land of the Dead • A Champion's Challenge) |