Koenma was not surprised to hear the news. Kurama had phoned ahead, asking that Koenma be present when he got online later that day. It was about ten at night in Japan when he finally arrived. It was only seven in the evening on his side. Hiei was not there, but they knew he would be monitoring the conversation as well. Kurama was using a netcam provided by the hotel. They were using the netcam Kurama had installed in Kuwabara's house.
Upon being told, Koenma nodded his head. Several pieces immediately fell into place, things told to him by his cousin, Reka. It would explain why all the Divine Beings entrusted to the Gates were taking a vacation. He frowned as Kurama said that the girl was next to helpless, particularly if demons tried to attack her.
"Wasn't there one who tried to capture them? The one we had to rescue them from?" Kurama said.
"Rumen. He's a small-time demon in Makai, in one of the outer provinces, as far away from anyone else as he could possibly make it," Koenma said, when Yusuke interrupted him.
"Not anymore. He's starting to consolidate power. Rumour's that he's going to try for the seat of the throne of Makai without going through the tournament. I doubt if he has enough power to beat any of us in fair combat," Yusuke said.
"Rumen is also one of the oldest demons in Makai," a new voice interrupted. Two people stood at the door, having being shown in by Shizuru. "He has a grudge against the descendants of Suriela and Ruina," the woman said, drawing back her hood. It was Mukuro. "The two who saved me," she explained to their blank faces.
"He's the closest to the territory once ruled by Father, and his people are stirring things up. Some of the youkai have already complained to him. The names Sukina and Naoko came up once and twice," the second removed his hood. It was Shuura.
"The Council sent us here to determine what we could do. Apparently, your God," she said to the kitsune, "Had paid Enki a visit."
"Inari? I never thought he would interfere in the affairs of men!" Kurama said, his face clearly mirroring his surprise.
"He does. If he's shown such a personal interest in the girls…" Koenma mused, before deciding to tell them everything.
"Sukina, Naoko and the other girls had two souls living in them. One was the soul of the slain Heirs, and the other…" he was saying when Yusuke interrupted him.
"I thought Sukina and the others were descendants of the Heirs!"
Koenma shook his head. He had to admit though, that Naoko had prepared them pretty well for what he was about to tell them. "They weren't. They were the reincarnation of the said girls. There were two souls residing in their bodies. One was the Heir, the other was the body's own soul. The Heir was content to remain in the background, dormant rather. They lent the girls their abilities, but the other souls had their own area of expertise as well. That was why they were so immensely strong. However, when they made the sacrifice, the Heirs awoke. I don't know how they knew, but they took the place of the girls. They did not want these girls to die, so they took their place. That's why Naoko seems so weak. Most of her abilities, although they were learnt by her body, came from the Heir. As far as I know, Naoko is defenceless. Am I right?" Koenma said. Kurama nodded.
"I'll need to investigate further, for I think they said something about the seals being reinforced by the Heirs only so long as the girls were alive. Kurama, could you stay there until we have this cleared up? Who knows about Sukina?" he said.
I do. It was Hiei. I'm watching over her now. I'M NOT BABYSITTING! He sent a strong message to them.
"Just keep an eye on her until we get matters settled. I'll keep you informed," Koenma said, leaving.
"We'll stay here as well," Mukuro said, settling down on a settee. Shuura sat at her feet.
"I'll see you guys soon!" Kurama logged off.
At the end, Kuwabara was left with the unenvious task of lodging Mukuro and Shuura.