[On a rocky mountain side in Demon World, a group of demon fighters gather.]
Leader: This way!
[Silently, they descend the mountain side and scale up other side, arriving at a bush. A Scout uses a pole to pull some branches away to reveal an opening. The leader crawls in followed by the others one by one. Inside the cave, they reach a tunnel large enough to walk through. They come to a cavern and gather in.]
Leader: We know you are here filthy beasts! Come out and face your doom!
Mob Member #1: Yeah! Show those ugly mugs so we can eradicate them!
Mob Member #2: You won't threaten us any more once we're done!
[Silence prevails as they look around. A chilly breeze blows. Some party members shiver as a fire bursts up and encircles them. Huddling together, one demon in the center feels a drop on his head and looks up. At once water pours to surround them. The wind swirls the fire and water together until the entire mob is either burned or drowned.]
* * *
[In the clearing where Yokira was reunited with her long lost brother Kurama, a few birds chirp and fly off. Yokira in human form leans against a tree at the edge of the clearing. Kurama walks in from the other side.]
Yokira: [without looking up] It's about time you got here.
Kurama: It is still early, it seems as though your eagerness to leave precedes my own.
Yokira: [pushes self off from tree into standing position] At least I didn't have to resort to drastic measures...what's concocting in your mind to make you come prematurely?
Kurama: [innocently] Must there be a reason? First I didn't come soon enough and now it's too soon?
Yokira: [raises eyebrow] You think I don't know my own brother? Planning ahead and preparing for something no doubt.
Kurama: Yet you still beat me here. [shakes head] I was hoping...might we go on a stroll before we depart?
Yokira: What for? I really want to get going.
Kurama: I understand, think of it as some personal time for us.
Yokira: [sly smile] Hmph, don't get too much one on one time with the pack around do we?
Kurama: Indeed we won't, and I trust we both have a bit of catching up to do.
Yokira: I suppose I can humor you with that for a little bit, but lets not be too long!
[They walk from the clearing back to the park and follow a sidewalk path. They converse but no audio is heard. Two kids run past them laughing with ice cream in their hands.]
Yokira: Well it sounds as though between Toguro, Sensui, and Yomi, you've been through quite a bit of adventure as a human. Some of those challenges sound exciting, [holds hands behind head] although what they accomplished is honestly pretty stupid.
Kurama: True I would have thought so myself not too long ago. But living here I learned a new way of life that is unimaginable to demons.
Yokira: Puh...I lived here for a number of years while searching for you...I still don't see what's so special about this place, and I'll be more than delighted to leave.
Kurama: [stops walking] You also lived here alone. [pauses while Yokira raises an eyebrow at him] Would you like some ice cream? [points to a nearby vendor]
Yokira: I told you I've cut all my ties here...that includes money to buy frivolous things like that.
Kurama: Do you mind if I get some?
Yokira: [sigh] Whatever.
[Kurama goes to the vendor and orders. He comes back with two cones.]
Kurama: Here, try this flavor.
Yokira: What are you trying to do? Bribe me out of taking you home?
Kurama: No, think of it as a present, no strings attached.
Yokira: Why?
Kurama: Simply to be kind.
Yokira: [snatches the ice cream offered] Or weak...letting people take advantage of you. You've become a looser!
Kurama: [shrugs] Shall we be on our way now?
Yokira: Trust me; we can't get out of here fast enough!
* * *
[In Koenma’s office in Spirit World, Botan stands in front of Koenma’s desk with Koenma in his chair and George standing beside him while holding a stack of papers.]
Botan: And that’s everything to report Koenma. What do you think we should do?
Koenma: Hm…Finding information about Kurama’s siblings is harder than looking up the Saint Beast. I’m wondering if they may be some of the Super S Class demons that have been hiding in the depths of Spirit World…
Botan: WAH! But how can that be? Kurama isn’t that strong!
Koenma: Kurama had also taken a different path of life. In the hundreds of years they have been apart, his siblings may have gained more powers and experience.
Botan: But if Hiei’s theory is true and they are plotting something, if they are all Super S Class demons, they could do a lot of damage!
Koenma: That’s what I’m worried about.
George: But Koenma sir, if they were that strong, why would they need Kurama?
Koenma: [frustrated] That is a puzzling question.
Botan: Maybe we could find out more about them from other demons?
Koenma: I sent an inquiry to Kokou. I am still waiting for a response.
George: [shuffles through papers] Oh that Koenma sir? The report has already come in, [pulls out a sheet] here it is!
Koenma: [yelling] And you’re just now giving it to me, you blue ninny?! [jumps up and grabs the report] This is important information! [reads and makes comprehensive noises]
Botan: What does is say sir?
Koenma: We have other troubles to worry about. Although there is no knowledge about the foxes, there seems to be a conspiracy plot growing in demon world…one that plans to conquer the Human and Spirit Worlds.
Botan: EEK!
Koenma: She wants Hiei and Yusuke to look into this. We certainly have our hands full. Hopefully our boys are up to it and haven’t gotten lazy since Yusuke’s dismissal.
George: [displeased] So we’re going to just sit and watch them like we always do as they risk their lives?
Koenma: [heroic pose] Time to suit up for Demon World!
George: [voiceover groan] Why do I still have this job?
* * *
[Dark night in Demon world on the same rocky mountain side as where episode started. Yokira and Kurama walk to the top of a pile of rocks and look towards their home. A sour wind blows through their hair as clouds loom above.]
Yokira: [breaths in deeply] Aw, it is good to be home again. [nudges Kurama] You really should change back now.
Kurama: No thank you, subsisting in this form is adequate.
Yokira: Be wary of your semblance...I may forget you are my own brother!
[Kurama gives Yokira a gentle but stern look. They proceed down the hill.]
