Episode 6 of Kaos resumes within the confines of The Cave, where Dionysus appears, his countenance contorted in disbelief upon realizing that Orpheus has transcended the formidable Styx, while Anatole's fate has taken a tragic turn. The prospect of Orpheus' imminent triumph stirs unease within the son of Zeus, his ambition threatened.
Meanwhile, Orpheus ventures deeper into the untamed wilderness, embarking on a quest whose parameters remain shrouded in mystery. None before him has traversed this far, yet he presses forward, alone save for Charon's solemn farewells echoing in the distance.
Riddy, plagued by insomnia, finds solace in the company of Caeneus, their conversation weaving through the tapestry of recent revelations. Like her, Caeneus bears the mark of having defied the gods in his youth, disguising himself among men forbidden from their ranks. His transformation, both physical and identity-wise, accompanied by a new name, served as a catalyst for escape. The mutual hatred they harbor for the deities forges an unlikely bond between Riddy and Caeneus, allowing their defenses to crumble and emotions to surface.
Ironically, it is in death that Riddy finds a semblance of life, her perception shifted. Once overshadowed by Orpheus' larger-than-life persona, she now finds liberation in being herself, alongside Caeneus. Their hearts bared, Caeneus shares a revelation that sends shivers down Riddy's spine—his prophecy mirrors hers to the letter.
Riddy's mind races back to the deranged woman, a fragment of a puzzle that begins to coalesce. They surmise that their intertwined prophecies are intertwined with the Frame, a gateway to a nightmarish realm where Renewal is but a fleeting illusion. The ominous mention of a family's downfall hints at a far-reaching consequence, one that threatens the very foundations of the divine order—the Gods themselves, all of them, teetering on the brink.
Meanwhile, our understanding of the Underworld deepens, unveiling a sinister truth. The Frame, the very mechanism intended to hold the deceased, has succumbed to glitches, for it was never designed to bear such an overwhelming multitude of souls. This predicament necessitates Hades' urgent visit to Zeus, seeking redress. On Olympus, Persephone offers him a heartening pep talk, but Zeus, steadfast in his resolve, opts to bypass humanity altogether and target the Fates themselves. Believing that their annihilation would obliterate the prophecy, he fails to recognize that such an act would unravel the fabric of the world.
Persephone and Hades intervene, their voices ringing with urgency as they confront Zeus, emphasizing the Frame's malfunction as a direct consequence of his actions, placing undue strain on the Underworld. They plead for the Frame's reset, a vital step to safeguard their realm and family. Yet, Zeus remains deaf to their pleas, scorning Hades with flames that leave ghastly scars, banishing him back to the darkness.
In the face of adversity, Caeneus devises a daring plan—to resume their roles as Divers, guarding the Frame's gates against any trespasser. As they embark on this mission, Orpheus confronts his sternest trial in the scorching desert, where his devotion to his wife is put to the ultimate test. Tempted by the mirage of quenching waters, he remains steadfast, traversing the barren land until he reaches the Underworld's threshold. Upon arrival, he indulges in the fountain's waters, seemingly lost in time, until the prospect of reuniting with Riddy arises.
Amidst this drama, Prometheus weaves a tale of the Gods' origins, painting a grim picture of Zeus' rebellion against his father, Kronos. The act of murder, executed with relentless fury, consumed Kronos' soul, merging it with Zeus' own, imbuing him with unbridled power—a power that came with a thirst for blood. Tiring of his own hands stained with blood, Zeus conceived the Frame, not as a vessel for human souls' renewal but as a means to harvest and liquefy them into the Meander water, the circular fountain atop Olympus, the very source of the Gods' immortality. This deceitful facade maintains humanity's false hope of reincarnation.
Elsewhere, Hera orchestrates a plan, phoning Poseidon and rallying him to confront Minos, demanding Glaucus' demise or face the consequences—the loss of Ari. She presents a dagger, a tool of execution, but Poseidon harbors doubts about its efficacy.
Back in the Underworld, Orpheus' arrival disrupts the uneasy equilibrium. Caeneus finds himself ill-equipped to handle the situation, while Prue, ever vigilant, rushes to Medusa, sounding the alarm about the presence of a mortal among the dead. Charon and Medusa's unspoken alliance becomes apparent as the Underworld's intricate machinery begins to either unravel or align, depending on one's perspective. Dionysus, intent on reaching Poseidon, stumbles upon an unexpected sight—Hera and Poseidon engaged in a passionate embrace aboard their vessel, a moment of intimacy amidst the chaos.
