This one you learn more about Nicole and her origins. Enjoy! I just own Nicole.
"Hang on," Atlanta began, looking at the king of the dead in confusion.
"How is she your daughter?"
"Well, in the old times, us gods would come down to earth and... Mate with mortals that gained our favor. The children of these affairs were called Demigods or half-bloods. Half god and half human." Hades explained. Hera nodded.
"Often demigods would inherit traits that were tied to their godling parent and Nicole is no different. However, she is special in her own way." Nicole looked away and tightly held on to something around her neck.
"What do you mean by that?" Theresa asked.
"She was born as a key." Hades replied.
"A key?" Archie asked, voicing the question that was on everyone's mind.
"What for?" Hades looked grave. He wrapped an arm protectively around his child's shoulders, before speaking.
"Nicole somehow managed to become strong enough to perhaps surpass even Zeus at his full strength. It seemed that the Fates had a plan for her." Theresa started to fidget.
"What was that plan?" Nicole lifted her head and outstretched her hand.
"See for yourself." Theresa looked at the girl's hand in hesitation, but took it after a moment and gasped. She stumbled back and would have fallen if Jay didn't catch her. Nicole dropped her hand.
"I have enough power in my magic to overpower the gates of Tartarus and unleash the horrors that are locked away there. The Fates made it clear that was my fate." Hades grunted.
"Cronus caught wind of Nicole's abilities and became determined to use her power to his advantage."
"Man..." Henry breathed.
"Which is why I brought her here. Here, the gods can keep an eye on her, and you seven can keep Cronus away from her." Nicole looked at her father, then back at the others and Jay. Jay helped Theresa stand and nodded.
"Okay, we'll keep an eye on her. She can stay in the dorm with us." Nicole smiled a little. Hades nodded.
"Thank you."
After the meeting, Jay and the others led Nicole back to the dorm. Nicole seemed to be connecting well with Theresa.
"So do you have any special abilities?" Archie asked with his hands in his pockets. Nicole nodded.
"Yea, I can see and talk to spirits for one."
"You mean ghosts?" Neil asked, looking nervous. Nicole rolled her eyes.
"They prefer to be called spirits. Ghosts is seen as an offensive name for them." Neil put his hands up.
"Hey, don't get mad at me."
"Anyways, what else can you do?" Odie quickly changed the subject. Nicole shrugged.
"Since I'm one of his only children that has survived this long, the spirits and the dead call me their princess, because I'm related to Hades by blood. Since I have that, the spirits use the remains of their life forces to give me power. Depending on the situation, I can make a shield or a cloak."
"That's really cool!" Atlanta piped in and Nicole smiled.
"Thanks." Jay opened the door to the dorm.
"We're back, Athena." The goddess of wisdom smiled when the group entered the room. Nicole locked eyes with the goddess and Athena's smile faded.
"A demigod?" Nicole stepped forward and bowed, her hand on her flat abdomen.
"I'm Nicole Blood, daughter of Hades." Athena eyed the girl and lifted Nicole's chin.
"You don't have to honor me like that, Child of Hades." She smiled and Nicole straightened. Jay told Athena that Nicole was going to be staying with them for a while and Athena was fine with it.
"She can stay in the room next to Jay's." Athena looked at him.
"Can you show her, Jay?" He nodded.
"Sure, come on."
Jay's room was on the second floor of the dorm. Nicole seemed to be very glad to have her own room. She gave a whoop of joy as she flopped on the bed. Jay lightly chuckled as he leaned against the door frame. She lifted her head.
"Why are you laughing at me?" She asked as she sat up. Jay shrugged.
"Your reaction when you saw the bed was kinda funny." Nicole smiled sheepishly.
"It's been a while since I've had my own bed. I'm always on the run." Jay gave her a sympathetic look.
"That must be hard." Nicole shrugged.
"By now I'm used to it. I've met many friends, but when they find out... What I am, they have a tenancy to stay away from me. Some monsters even say that I smell of death." Jay grunted.
"Anyways, you're probably tired. Hera told me that Ares wanted to see how strong you are tomorrow." Nicole nodded and lay down as Jay walked out, shutting off the light behind him.