I also have to tell you is that Aunt Kohada passed away 5 months ago ..." It started to drizzle. "Can you still remember how ..... how we beat up the neighborhood children because they insulted Kohada as a witch, because their food always looked so funny? ....... It also looked funny from ........ When the mother of the children dropped us off at Kohada, we were allowed to listen to a lecture from her ....... until we told her that the children scolded her as a witch ....... so she went up to the children herself and gave them a tough nut to crack ....... "she laughed, a bitter and sad laugh, until it finally subsided. Her tears started to roll down her cheeks. Now it was already beginning to rain, which was getting heavier and darker and the ground gradually darkened. "Can you still remember that ....? It ..... it was such a wonderful time ......" Her voice had become hoarse and softened. There was a long pause. After a while she finally found her voice, which sounded brittle. "I ...... I miss you so Shu ........ why did you leave so early ......." Bitter tears welled out of her eyes, which met at the bottom of the chin and fell to the ground. Her heart hurt. Pain that was almost unbearable. She missed him so much, she had lost everyone in her family. She was alone. Desperate, she put her face in her hands and sobbed loudly. The rain had soaked her completely. Her clothes, her hair, everything was wet and soggy.Around her everything was quiet, only the rain, which fell to the ground with a patter, could be heard and you cry, which sounded almost like a lonely howl.
Steps approached her unnoticed. Only when the rain subsided over her, although it was still pouring from buckets, did she look up. It was Kakashi holding an umbrella over them both. Sadness and worry lay in his eyes. She didn't hesitate and fell around his neck, her face hidden against his chest. Right now she just needed someone to hold her tight. He put his free arm around her, laid his head gently on hers, and closed his eye. She was still crying miserably. The Jo-nin knew what it was about, he had informed himself about her beforehand when they met. It was about her late brother, who died exactly a year ago. He himself knew him too. Always there for his comrades. Shu was a special person and ninja. Just as happy as his sister. He too regretted his loss very much. "I know how you feel," he whispered, hugging her even tighter. "I once lost people who were important to me."
Silence. Only her whimpering and sobbing could be heard.
"Come on, I'll take you home first, otherwise you'll catch a cold," he said softly and gently urged her to go to her home together. Aya let him be. She was feeling very fragile right now, if he hadn't come, she would probably have broken too. Memories of her past still circled her mind. How nice the times as a child were. What adventures she and her brother had always experienced. She just missed him so much.
On the way back she began to calm down somewhat. The presence of the silver-haired man alone contributed to this. He made her feel like she wasn't alone.
When they got home, Miyu greeted the two of them, who also looked a bit worried. The little cat meowed at her owner as if to ask what was going on, whereupon the brunette smiled weakly at her cat.
"I'll go to the bathroom then. Ka-Kakashi? Are you still staying?", She asked him quietly and a bit shy, she just didn't want to be alone at the moment.
"Yes, I'll wait for you here," he assured her with a smile on his face and sat down on her bed.
The brown-haired woman disappeared into the bathroom. She quickly got ready and put on her nightgown. Now that she was back home, she felt better again. Also because Kakashi was there. She was a little uncomfortable that he had seen her in such a weak moment, but without him she probably would never have gotten out of there. She stepped out of the bathroom, a little embarrassed. She tugged shyly at her nightgown. Kakashi himself blushed slightly. He thought she looked simply gorgeous with the skimpy sleeping gown that emphasized her long legs and the wet hair that fell from her shoulders in long, dark and wavy strands.She quickly jumped under the covers and made herself comfortable there. "Thanks Kakashi," she said then.
"For what?"
"For everything," she replied, whereupon the Jo-nin gave her a smile. "How did you know I was going to visit my brother's grave?"
For a moment he seemed to consider what to answer. But then decided for the truth: "I was worried because otherwise you were always so happy and I didn't even know you. So I followed you after you left the shop."
“I'm sorry, that wasn't intended.” Her gaze dropped.
"You don't have to apologize about it. Everything's okay now," he replied with a smile, which she returned.
There was a long pause, but it wasn't uncomfortable.
"Maybe I should walk slowly then so that you can sleep in peace," he broke the silence when he saw her eyes slowly fall.
He was just about to get up and turn to go when she grabbed his vest. "Please don't go yet.", She begged him drowsy, she didn't want to be alone. Kakashi complied with her request and sat next to her on the edge of the bed. Mute she made up with her lips, Thank you.
Late in the evening the shinobi was still sitting with her and watching her. Her eyes were closed and her breathing was regular. She was sleeping. Miyu, too, had made himself comfortable next to her and seemed to be sleeping too. He stayed a while longer, watching her sleep, how peacefully she lay there. She was just beautiful. At some point he got up to set off. Tomorrow he had an assignment, so he must have slept well himself. Outside the rain was pattering against the windows, it still hadn't let up. The silver-haired man bent down to her, breathed a kiss on her forehead and whispered: "Sleep well. I'll check on you again tomorrow evening when I get back." With that he disappeared outside into the rain.

Aya woke up the next morning. Her eyes felt sluggish. She wanted to go back to sleep. She dozed off briefly until she remembered what had happened yesterday. She sat up with a jerk. But when she looked around and called for him, nothing came up, he was gone. She lowered her head a little sadly. Miyu jumped into bed with her and nestled her head against her arm. The brunette stroked her cat. Then she suddenly saw that Miyu was wearing a piece of paper around her collar. She took the paper and unfolded it. It said, "Got an assignment today. Will come by tonight to check on you. Kakashi Hatake."
Would he come back tonight? Her mood lifted. She wanted to thank him for yesterday, but how? She pondered while getting ready. In the shower, while getting dressed, while having breakfast. While she was chewing on the bread with relish, something occurred to her.She would give him an ointment that would help against injuries. Kohada had once taught her how to make something like that. She left her apartment full of energy. Miyu followed her. She came out of the cat flap that the brown-haired woman had built in for her.
"Miyu what ...? Do you want to come with me?", She asked the black and white cat, who in response jumped into the basket that she took with her for the plants and herbs. She hopped happily along the path. Today nobody can lower their mood.
Arriving outside of Konoha, Aya collected the herbs and plants she needed for the ointment. Meanwhile, Miyu was playing in the tall grass. Jumping back and forth happily and playing with the butterflies. The sun was in the zenith. It shone warm through the thick foliage and left beautiful patterns on the forest floor. Lunchtime had started. Slowly she had all her things together. Just as she was about to turn to go, she heard a rustle in the bushes. Miyu stood in front of her mistress as if she wanted to protect her, raised her fur and hissed loudly. She had never seen her cat like this before, that couldn't mean anything good. The brunette listened intently. Concentrated. Nothing.
But Miyu looked in all possible directions, hissed and growled loudly. Something couldn't be right. "Come on, Miyu, let's get out of here quickly," she called to her cat, fear ringing in her voice, she just wanted to get out of here as soon as possible. Suddenly a dark figure appeared behind her. In a flash he had her in a grip in which she could no longer move and put a damp cloth on her nose and mouth. Her body became sluggish. Shouting, allow me to speak with the handkerchief to her mouth, only unintelligible murmurs could be heard from her. Before her vision faded completely, she saw how Miyu wanted to attack the perpetrator, but a second figure appeared who grabbed the cat and hurled it against the next tree. Miyu slumped to the floor with a thump. Occasionally tears found their way outside when the prisoner saw her cat fall lifeless to the ground before she completely lost control of her consciousness.

Kakashi just got back from his assignment. Earlier than expected. The sun was just about to set slowly. Before he went to Aya, he wanted to put on something else. When he arrived at his apartment, he suddenly heard a pitiful, familiar meow. He ran into one of his rooms and there he saw her, Miyu! She seemed hurt because when he let her in, she hobbled. Something happened?! Nothing will have happened to Aya, will it ?! He bent down to her and noticed a note she was wearing around her collar. He quickly picked it up and unfolded it: "If you want your sister alive, come tomorrow to the marked place on the card that is with it!Should you bring reinforcements, Shu, she will be killed !! "
Oh no they have Aya !!! Apparently they still believed that their brother was alive. Without hesitation, he bit his finger until it was bleeding and called Pakkun through the kuchiyose-no-jutsu (jutsu of the trusting spirit).
"Pakkun, I need your help! I have to find the hiding place of this gang", the Jo-nin