"You know, Yusuke? You don't have to do this." Koenma allowed the former detective an option in his request. This was one mission Yusuke was not obligated to carry out, now exiled from his post as Spirit Detective. However, Yusuke had noted the desperation in Koenma's voice. Something he had been familiar with. He could tell that Koenma wouldn't have put his job and possibly life online by coming to Yusuke if there wasn't good reason.
"Yeah, yeah, I know but I'm here, ain't I? So quit telling me what I already know, and tell me something useful." Koenma knew as well as Yusuke that he wouldn't have been there if he didn't want to be. Plus, he chose to find comfort in the fact, that really it would be Koenma's head on a platter and not his if it got out that he come to Yusuke about it.
"To the point as always, I see, Yusuke. Well then, I'll shall cut to the point too." Yusuke noticed immediately, the discomfort that graced Koenma's face as the heir of Spirit World looked off into the distance, out the window. "There was an attack on the ruler of Demon World. Enki."
"WHAT?! You're kiddi-" Before Yusuke could even finish his question, Koenma had already shot him a glance that spoke words, clearly, he hadn't finished and had Yusuke not interrupted him, he wouldn't have needed to even ask that question. He instantly shut up and sat back in his seat, seriousness now reigning his usual in-your-face exterior.
"As I was saying. Enki was attacked, however, he did indeed manage to fend them off. The problem that I am coming to you with is that we have no idea as to who the attacker was. Demon, to be sure. Though, by what information Enki was able to provide us with, we scoured our resources. Unable to find any solid information of the type of demon, let alone, who. "
"Right.. I gotcha. But the question I gotta ask is, who the hell would want to attack, Enki? I mean, hell, he was the most likable demon I ever met. It just doesn't make sense?" Yusuke posed a good question. He really couldn't believe that anyone couldn't get along with him on some sort of level. So why would anyone want to attack the guy? His brow strained in a frown as he stared in to his cup of black coffee. It was hard enough to understand but what rattled him the most that, though he hadn't known the guy long, since Raizen passed he felt like he was the closest thing he had left to the old bastard and attempt on Enki's life? Well, it angered Yusuke in many ways. This had no become one mission he definitely couldn't turn down.
"Yes, I too have wondered that myself, Yusuke. Ever since Enki won the tournament, demon world had settled in to a calm existence, due to his ruling. Even Mukuro and Yomi have abided by his rules with little resistance. They too seem as baffled as anyone as to how or why this happened. That, Yusuke, is where you come in."
"Oh yeah? Let me guess, whatever my description of this is, it will be considered me having to kick some ass." Without a bit of hesitation, he slammed his fist into the palm of his hand, almost impatiently. "I want to get the bastard-"before he could finish his statement he glanced over at the doorway, a familiar person catching his eye. "Well look what the fox dragged up."
The Fox shook his head, only briefly before waving a hand to them. "Good evening to you as well Yusuke. Koenma, I have found a few files with the debriefing of the one demon captured within the attack on Enki, but he is not as formidable of a fighter as the leader of the attack. He was merely a pawn, something that would be used as a vital distraction, as he served his purpose well." The young prince gave a soft nod to Kurama's words, before glancing back to Yusuke, who normally did not sit quietly but tried to receive the news as well. The Fox handed a briefcase to Koenma, before glancing back and sitting in the seat beside Yusuke, almost calculating the outcome of this case, should Yusuke go alone. The idea of having the former detective alone to his beings with an unfamiliar demon did not bode well with him, particularly because the Fox may have an idea of whom it could be.
He glanced over to Yusuke, if only briefly as the detective watched Koenma, eyes never leaving the briefcase. He wanted the damn mission, and if he could go now, the better. "Is that all the files I need?" he didn't bother to ask any other questions, but if Koenma were to say yes, then he would just read them quickly and leave to go put an end to the person tearing apart his second home, a place he finally belonged, if only for a short period of time. Koenma, however, simply ignored the question, opening the briefcase, only to give a long sigh. He did not seem as though he wanted to be in this position but perhaps it would be best.
"I do believe you are overreacting to the situation Yusuke, but yes, some of these files will assist you on the lookout for this demon. None have any sort of description of him, but only the affiliates to which he predominantly hangs around. His name is Corvus. He is a rather industrious demon and his battle strategies can be brutal as he was able to injure Enki in the process, but did not kill him.
Kurama felt his stomach churn, as the name stuck to his mind. Corvus? He still breathes among the living, and still terrorizes those nearby. I thought for sure, after…we last spoke, he would never have returned, and that someone, hoping someone much like Raizen could have ended his life. He does not deserve to live. The Fox snapped back from his thoughts upon hearing Yusuke's voice.
"Well I guess we better get to it. Come on Fox boy you're coming with me." Yusuke did not give Kurama enough time to object before grabbing his arm and pulling him up out of his seat and towards the door. "We'll use the communicator for Botan if we need someone. But don't send her to the Makai…she won't live very long." Yusuke's tone nearly mirrored his ancestral father's, the stern sound behind it. Kurama gave a long sigh as he felt his arm be released as they were outside the doors, now on their venture to the Makai.
"I do not understand why you would want me on this mission with you Yusuke. Surely Hiei would be a better option." The Fox tried reasoning with the detective because of his connection to the demon in question.
"Nah, I figured you would be a better option. Besides, Hiei is never around and you're right here. What's the matter Fox boy? A little scared of an "unknown" demon?" the Fox merely shook his head. How wrong Yusuke was to take Corvus so lightly.