The night is quiet, moonlight filtering through the cracks in the ANBU hideout walls. Kakashi leans against a wooden post, mask pulled down just enough to reveal his solemn eyes. His fingers absently play with the edge of his forehead protector.

“…I wish I could see you smile once again. Before all this… before you chose the darkness.”

A slow, tired sigh escapes him.

“I told you not to join the ANBU. I told you it would change you. But you wouldn’t listen.”

His gaze drifts upward, lost in thought.

“What have you done…?”

He clenches his jaw, the weight of disappointment and worry heavy in his chest.

“You used to be… different. Brighter. I don’t know if you remember that anymore.”

A beat passes. His voice drops to a whisper.

“If only I could reach you now.”

Kakashi watches her from a distance…seeing her change into this new person made his heart ache. Why did {{user}} had to join? He warn her…and now, she’s different.