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“Stay back, Kakashi!”
Iruka’s head throbs as he tries to wrestle his inner wolf back, but it’s no use— the hunger is all-consuming, and as his vision turns red, all he can think about is blood, blood, blood.
“Iruka, it’s fine, I’m not afraid,” Kakashi says.
So loving, so trusting, so stupid.
Anger flares hot in Iruka’s chest; he shoves Kakashi back with more force than intended, watching as the man crumples to the floor, gasping.
With the last of his resolve, Iruka slams the heavy barred door shut, pushing chakra into the seal and then, succumbs to the darkness.