A/N-----Lizzie becomes blind from a head injury sustained at school. This takes place during Lizzie's freshman year at highschool. Bold means action, and regular font means spoken word or thought. My appologies for Mrs. Sanchez's name. At first, I thought it was Gabriella, but it's Daniella. Sorry for the flip-flopping, but I want it to be as accurate to canon as possible. Also, Howard and Roberta Gordon are Gordo's parents. Eduardo Sanchez is Miranda's dad.

CHAPTER ONE

The day began just like any other day. Lizzie got dressed for school (after changing her clothes three times), grabbing breakfast, and heading out the door to face the day. The sun is shining, and it is Lizzie's definition of a perfect day. Miranda is, of course, her best friend, and now she's dating Gordo. High school, so far, is everything she has dreamed about, even though the school year, thus her high school career, has just begun. After musing about how great her life has turned out, she climbs in the back of Daniella Sanchez's minivan and joins her best friends.

Lizzie: Hey guys!

Miranda: What's up?

Lizzie: My grades, I hope. I spent three hours working on my paper. I'll probably get another C. Mrs. Smith hates me!

Gordo: No, she doesn't.

Lizzie: Yes, she does. No matter what I do, I can't get anything above a C. If I don't get all As and Bs, mom and dad's gonna ground me!

Miranda: Cheer up. At least you aced the history exam yesterday.

The kids arrive at school and say goodbye to Daniella Sanchez. They walk toward the building.

Lizzie: I gotta go. Mrs. Langley promised me the advice column for the e-zine. I wanna get there before Claire steals it. See ya later. She runs on ahead.

Gordo: Lizzie, look out!

A horn beeps, and all of a sudden car breaks screech. Lizzie sails through the air and lands on the hood of a silver Ford Escort. The car screeches to a halt, and Lizzie crumples on the pavement below. Miranda, Gordo, Daniella Sanchez, and Mr. Escobar rush to Lizzie. Lizzie lies unconscious. Blood starts to trickle out of her ear. She has bruises and cuts all over. Her arms and legs lay in unusual angles, as if they are broken.

Mr. Escobar: Oh my God, I didn't see her! Begins topanic. Oh, this isn't good! Oh my God!

Gordo: Lizzie!

Miranda: Lizzie, wake up! Please, Lizzie? Begins crying.

Gordo: Lizzie, come on, wake up.

Daniella: I'm gonna call 9-1-1. Stay here!

Daniella Sanchez rushes to her car, picks up her phone and dials.

Operator: 9-1-1 emergency, how may I help you?

Daniella: I'm at Hillridge Highschool. There's been an accident.

Operator: Is anyone hurt?

Daniella: A student was hit by a car. She's not moving. She walks toward the scene.

Operator: Is she breathing?

Daniella: Yes.

Operator: Okay, I'm sending the police and an ambulance. Stay on the line until they arrive.

The police and EMTs arrive.

Daniella: They're here. Thanks. She hangs up and returns to the scene. Miranda and Gordo are still nearby. A crowd of students and teachers gathers around Lizzie. Kids, back off. The EMTs need some room to work.

The EMTs check Lizzie's vitals, secure her on a stretcher and whisks her to the hospital. The police interview Mr. Escobar on the scene.

Officer: Tell me in your own words what happened.

Mr. Escobar: I, uh, I didn't see her! I, I...she just popped out in front of me before I could stop. I tried to stop, oh God!

Daniella takes Miranda and Gordo and heads to the hospital. Daniella calls Roberta Gordon en route.

Daniella: Roberta? It's Daniella.

Roberta: Hi, how are you?

Daniella: Fine, but Lizzie's been in an accident. David and Miranda are okay. We're heading to the hospital. Can you meet us there?

Roberta: Sure. Is Lizzie okay? What happened?

Daniella: I don't know. Meet us at the hospital and I'll explain everything I know.