I was sitting there crying silent tears. I'm lost and I can never find my way back. I'm blind and lost. My head jerked up as I heard a twig snap. "Who's there." I demanded. "Please come here. I'm lost. I'm also blind so please say something." "Your blind?" I heard. I turned to his general direction. "Yes! Can you help me? Where are you?" I asked as I stood up. I held out my hands as I moved towards him. "I don't believe you." I frowned as he went silent. "No! Please don't go!" I ran toward where I herd his voice last only to hit a tree. My face hit it hard causing me to be bounced back. I landed flat on my back as my hands fluttered up to my face. "Ooowwww." I groaned as I could practically feel the bruise form on my forehead. I sniffled as the tears came back. "He left!" I growled to myself. "I'm so useless that he left me. This is just great. I'm going to die out here!" "Your not going to die." I jumped at his voice causing me to sit up. "Sorry about the way I acted. I had to make sure what you were saying was true. I can't be to careful." I sighed and reached out again. "It's fine just get me out of here." He took my hand and helped me up. He started leading me in the opposite direction I could have sworn was the right way but he's the one with better eyesight so I can't complain.
"Where do you live?" I gave a small smile. "I don't really know but there's a ninja that lives in the same apartment building as me. You might know him sense he's round your age. Hs name is… Naruto? I think?" I heard him sigh. "Yeah I know him." I smiled as I stumbled after him. Walking through the forest blind is a hard task when there are lots of roots "You almost sound sorry about it. He's really kind and considerate. He helps me shop when my brother's not home." "Naruto isn't in the village." "Yeah I know. Neither is my brother." I tripped. I braced myself for pain but it never came. "We're getting nowhere like this." He said as he put me back on my feet. "Really? Are we really that far out?" "Sadly yes. Here get on." "Where?" He grabbed my hand then rested it on something warm and flat with silky strands running down it till they were held together with a band. I realized it was his back. And that he had long hair. "Are you sure?" "Yes. Now get on." I awkwardly got on his back and after he shifted me a bit we were flying.
I squealed a bit and clutched onto him. "We're not going to fall." He assured me. After a minute of flying I relaxed a bit. It was a soothing motion and kinda fun. "This is fun. I don't know why you don't fly more often." I felt him chuckled beneath me. "I'm not flying I'm hopping from brach to branch and I do it all the time." I pouted at his teasing tone. "It feels like flying." I stated before we fell silent.
It was several minutes before he spoke up again. "That was rude of me." He said startling me. To be honest i'm only half awake. "Huh?" "It did seem like flying when I started as well." He continued. I smiled. "See. Told you and if this keeps up then I'm going to end up falling asleep." "Well we can't have that happen." I heard a smile in his voice. "What are you-" I squealed as we spun in the air then kept flying. "That was so mean!" He just laughed under me then started to zig zag through the trees. "Hey you meanie! Stop! I'm going to fall!" I wasn't lying. My grip was slowly slipping. "Hey! I'm not lying! I'm gonna-" My hand slipped causing me to fall. I screamed as I fell back to earth. Arms encircled me and suddenly I was fine. "I'm sorry. That was carless of me. Let's get you home now." I was shaking as my savior flew me back home.

"We're here." I heard him say as he set me on my feet. "Thanks…" "Neji. Neji Hyuga." "_. _ _." I responded. I wonder what he looks like. Maybe I should ask? I heard him start to walk away. "Wait!" I said in slight panic. "Yes? Is there something else you needed." I felt my cheeks heat up. "Can I.. Uh… I was wondering If I could… Feel your face?" I swear I was going to die of embarrassment. "Sure?" I smiled. I reached out and waited for him.
His hand took mine and pressed my it to his cheek. "Close your eyes." I commanded before I brought my other hand up and touched his other cheek. Jeez this guy is as tall as Naruto. His cheeks were smooth as I kept one hand on his cheek as a guide as the other one brushed down his face. I then skimmed it up and felt his eyelid. Looks like he had heeded my warning. I slide my finger to the side and up and felt the edge of his headband. I frowned a bit and followed the edge until I got to about the center and then followed the slant of his nose to the tip then followed it down and brushed my finger over his lips. I felt him smile under them. "What are you smiling about?" I asked as I removed my hands. "Nothing really." "What color are your eyes and hair?" I asked. "My eyes are a very light lavender and my hair is dark brown." "Pretty." I breathed. "I'll stop annoying you now. Bye Neji." I started walking toward the building only to be stopped and turned. "Wrong way. The building is that way." I blushed. "Thanks." I stumbled in the direction he directed and sure enough I felt a very familiar building. "Bye _." He said before he took off.
I climbed up and counted the doors till I came upon my neighbors door and knocked. I heard the door open. "_! How've you been?" said a woman's voice. "I'm good Luna. How's the little one?" "As hyper as ever." "Oh? What time is it?" "About noon." "Huh. Could have sworn it was later then that. Well anyway, Can you send a request up to the Hokage's office? I need more food and I know your busy with the little one." "It's no problem. Is Naruto gone?" I nodded. "And my brother so I don't have an escort. Oh do you think you can help me sort the money to?" "Like I said it's no problem." "Sissy!" I heard from a little girl behind Luna. "Hey little one! How are you?" I said as I felt arms wrap around my leg. "Good! Come look!" I laughed. "I can't see remember?" "Oh yeah." "I can't right now but thank you." "Awww." "Bye little one. Bye Luna." "See ya _." I smiled. "I won't." She laughed. "True. Bye." With that she closed the door. I felt the little piff of air before I edged my way to the next door and opened it.
I spent the rest of the day in complete boredom. I paced around singing songs and running into furniture that I forgot was there. Then I went to my room and laid out an outfit. Paced even more. Ate the last of the fruit. I can only eat some basic foods like bread, cheese, fruit and some veggies because I'm not allowed to cook. I don't complain. I'm a burden enough as it is anyway.
I sighed as the chime finally came. My brother had a system set up so that a thing chimed in the evening that way I knew it was getting dark. I made my way to my room and put on some pjs before passing out in the bed.

I woke to someone knocking on the door. I got up and shuffled to the door. "I'm coming." I said as they knocked again. I opened the door and smiled. "Yes?" "I uh… Um…" I heard one trip over his words as a girl took over. "We're here to escort you mam." "Oh. Call me _. What time is it?" "About noon." I heard a familiar voice say causing a blush to burn my face. "Neji? They sent you?" "Well yeah." The girl said. "You requested him." "No I didn't. I wasn't even up at the offices… Hold on. I'm going to get dressed then we're going to visit my neighbor she might have been the one behind this." I turned and walked back into the house. I quickly made it to my room and threw on the outfit I had laid out before grabbing my wallet and meeting them at the door again.
"This way." I said before I felt my way to the next door over. I knocked. "Oh. Hey _. Come on in and bring your friends." I let her grab my hand as she maneuvered me around the minefield of toys before releasing me. I reached in front of me to find a chair in front of me. I sat down before handing her my wallet. I can hear soft snores in the other room. "So who are your friends?" I rolled my eyes. "I only know one of them Luna and just barely." "How do you know her Neji?" I heard the guy ask. "She was lost so I lead her back home." "Almost killing me in the process." I said with a smile. "What? What happened?" Luna asked. "I was to slow so he put me on his back and started flying through the trees. After a while my grip slipped and I fell. He saved me again then ended up carrying me the rest of the way." I sighed. I want to fly again.
"That's rude." The girl said. "Having her ride on your back just because she's slow." "No it's not." I said. "You are aware i'm blind right?" "Your blind?!" I heard the guy exclaim. "Well yeah. Didn't you put that in the description Luna?" She gave a nervous laugh. "Oops." She muttered causing me to sigh again before turning back to the little group. "Anyway. Who are your friends Neji?" "I"m Rock Lee the handsome devil of the leaf! You can call me Lee for short!" I heard Luna try to stifle a giggle. "Keep it down." I scolded. "The little one is sleeping." "Oh. There is a child here?" Lee asked. "Yes it's my little girl. She's taking a nap." I can still hear the smile in her voice. "And who's the girl?" I asked them. "I'm Tenten. Pleased to meet you." She greeted. "And you."
I suddenly felt a slight air current hit my face a few times. "What are you doing Lee?" I asked a little annoyed. "Oh I was just checking something." "You were checking to see if I was really blind. I swear Tenten is the only one being nice." I teased "What do you mean? Neji hasn't done anything." I heard her ask. I giggled and pointed to my forehead. "It there a bruise there?" "Yeah." The girl confirmed. "Don't tell me Neji…" Lee trailed off. "No! Of course not! Who do you take me for?" Neji denied causing me to laugh. "No. No. I assure you he didn't hit me. Instead he pretended to take off so in my effort to follow I ran face first into a tree." I giggled and poked at my bruise gaining me a slight ache.
"All done _. You want me to hand them the money?" I nodded. "If you would please. Today we are going to buy bread, fruit, cheese, and some veggies." "No meat?" I heard Lee ask. I shook my head. "I'm blind so I'm not allowed to cook." "Makes sense." Tenten said. "I took my payment as well." Luna informed me. "Ok. I guess we're good to go then." I stood and Luna grabbed my hand immediately to lead me one again past the mine field of toys. She pulled me off the the side a little as the others filed out after me. "Have fun _." She said. "Alright. Bye." "Bye." She closed the door so I turned to them. "Lead the way." I said holding out my hand. There was a beat of silence before someone took my hand. I heard some snickers. "Shut up." I heard Neji say from the other side of my hand. I smiled as a blush burned my face again.
They lead me to the market as they asked several questions. One we reached it though they got to work asking me what I wanted from each shop and handling the exchange. Lee somehow ended up with all the bags as we walked. "Oh look it's Sakura! SAKURA!" He yelled. That rang a dim bell. "Who's she?" I asked. "She's Naruto's team mate." I heard Neji say. "Oh. I knew she sounded familiar." I said with a giggle.
"Hi guys!" I heard a girl say. "Hello." I greeted with everyone else. "Is this your girlfriend Neji?" I blushed. "No she's not. She's blind and needed help shopping. In fact we're on a mission right now." I nodded. "Hello. I'm _." "Hi _. I'm Sakura." I smiled. "So Sakura. What were you doing? I hope we did not interrupt." I heard Lee ask. My eyes stared to ache so I covered them with my free hand. "I wasn't doing much. I was going to go see Sai to see if he'll help me with some stuff." Another dim bell rang "Sai?" I asked removing my hand. "He's also part of Naruto's team." Neji informed me. "Ah." "You know Naruto?" She asked. I nodded. "He's my neighbor. My brother usually does this but he's a ninja as well so when he isn't here Naruto usually helps out and keeps me company. He's a nice guy. Neji are you ok?" He was gripping my hand rather tightly. "Yes. I'm fine. Sorry." "Well I have to go. Bye!" Sakura said before rushing off.
My eyes started to ache again causing me to cover them. "_. Are you ok?" I heard Lee ask. "Yeah. I forgot my sunglasses so the sun is making my eyes hurt." "Oh. I help with that." I looked in his direction. "How?" "Just close your eyes. You'll see." I smirked. "No I won't." "Oh.. Um.. I didn't mean…" I giggled. "I know. Show me." I said as I closed my eyes. I heard him set the bags down before it went silent. "Lee." I heard someone warn. "Do not worry. I'm not using the Primary Lotus on her. I'm just letting her have some of my bandages." "Bandages?" I asked. "Are you hurt?" "What? No I am not. I specialize in Taijutsu so therefore I wrap my hands in bandages to protect them." I nodded in relief. "That makes sense." I felt the material ghost over my eyes before tightening. There was a tearing sound before I felt him tie it off in the back. "Thank you." I said as I adjusted them a bit. "You are very welcome."
"What's the Primary Lotus?" I asked. He seemed to hesitate. "It is a move were I kick the enemy into the air, tie them up with my bandages, then send them crashing into the ground. Witch reminds me. Neji, We have not sparred in a long time." "We haven't." He agreed. "I would like a rematch!" "Oh jeez." I heard Tenten say. "This is a normal thing?" I asked. "Yeah. Lee want's to become stronger and Neji is really good at taijutsu so it works out for him." "Sounds cool." I said with a smile. "Do you mind if we drop my stuff off before you to start?" "Not at all!" Lee yelled as I heard Neji sigh. "This shouldn't take long so we can get it out of the way now." I smirked. "You sound almost cocky." I said. "I can assure you that was not my intent. I am merely stating facts." "Ah. But I must remind you, you are on a mission…" "…Point made. We'll drop your stuff off at your house first then." I smiled as I felt Neji tug at my hand and start leading me down the road.
"So what's the score between you two?" "Neji has won every time." I heard Tenten say. "Oh wow." "Ah yes but those loses only make me stronger!" I giggled at Lee's optimism. "Well that's good. What time is it anyway?" "It's only starting to get evening." Neji said. "Thanks." It didn't take long to reach the apartments.
"We're here!" Lee said as I heard him run up the stairs. "Wait Lee! I have the-. Never mind I can't hear him anymore." I sighed. Neji stopped causing me to look at him. "Step." He warned. I blushed in embarrassment. "Oh right. I'm faster if I use the bar." He tugged me gently to the side and put my hand on it causing me to smile. I could have found it myself but I didn't tell him that. "Thank you." I said as I then skillfully hopped up the stairs. Stairs are easy once you get a rhythm going. "Dang. You weren't lying." I heard Tenten say. "Well stairs are easy once you got the rhythm. Plus I've been climbing these stairs sense I was young."
I ran my hand along the wall as I walked. I heard them follow as I counted the doors till mine but that was unnecessary for someone suddenly grabbed my hand. I instinctively jerked my hand away and tried to back up only to stumble and fall. Luckily someone caught me. "_! Are you ok?" I heard Neji say practically in my ear as he set me upright again. "Yeah." I growled. "Who was that?" "I'm sorry _!" I heard Lee say. "I didn't mean to frighten you! I only wanted to help!" "Lee! Calm down. I'm fine. See? Just warn me next time or at least make some noise." "I will. Do not worry." "Anyway. I'm going to guess the apartment was locked so you came back?" I asked as I started forward again. "Not exactly." He said as I reached the door. We were closer then I expected. "Oh we're here. Huh." I arched down my shirt and grabbed the key I kept tied around my neck before I unlocked the door and lead them in. "Now all we have to do is put away the food." "Alright!" Lee said as I heard him set down his bags.
"The fruits go in the baskets while the veggies go in the fridge and the bread goes on top of the fridge." I said as I heard several crinkles sound. "Do you want the fruit in a specific order?" Tenten asked. "No. just keep them separate"
After a minute of listening to them work Lee yelled. "All done!" I clapped my hands together and smiled. "Thank you so much guys!" I then blushed as I started to force out the rest. "Uh. You don't mind if I… Um. Listen in on your battle?" "I don't mind." I heard Neji say. "I would not mind either! It would be an honor!" Lee yelled as Tenten sigh. "Your really not missing much." "I believe Lee will give us a good show. He's determined." "I promise not to let you down then!" I smiled. "Well what are we waiting for?" I said with excitement. "Yes! Let's go!" Lee yelled.
The next actions were probably my fault. I stood up only to be knocked ever then I was being carried again. I squealed as I heard Neji and Tenten yell behind us. I calmed myself down before he could drop me. He's not as graceful as Neji but he is fast. "I swear your trying to scare me to death." I scolded. "I'm sorry. I could not help it. It is just so exciting to get a viewer. I can not wait!"
Due too Lee's speed we reached the area within seconds. "Where are we?" I asked as I was set down on what felt like a wooden seat. "We are at our training grounds. We trained here sense we became a team." "Oh ok. Can you describe it?" "It is a round open field with three large wooden pillars that are about as tall as I am. Your actually sitting on the middle one." "Good to know." I said as I felt around the edge of the pillar. "It sounds like a nice place." I said before I heard approaching steps. I turned to look behind me as I heard Neji and Tenten walking up to us. "Hi guys!" I said as I smiled. "_! What are you doing up there?" I heard Tenten yell as I heard footsteps approach really fast. "Lee put me up here." I said. "Lee! What if she falls?" "I'm not a child Tenten! I am fully capable of sitting. It's not like I plan to fly like you guys." "Fly?" I heard Lee question. I nodded. "When you hop from branch to branch through the trees." Well at least when Neji does it. I blushed and scolded myself for the thought but I couldn't help but smile at the memory.
"What are you smiling at?" "Oh. Uh. Nothing… Did Neji run? He's quiet." "I'm always quiet." I jumped as his voice appeared in on the other side of me. "Jesus christ Neji!" I said as I press a hand to my speeding heart. "Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you." "It's fine." I took a deep breath to ease the last of my nerves. "Ever sense I lost my eyesight my other senses strengthened so usually I can hear someone walk around me. It's not everyday someone sneaks up on me. Good job!" I praised. "Well I'm a ninja. It's to be expected of me." "Yes but normally they're only silent when they want to be so that means your either silent all the time, witch I doubt, or you were trying to scare me." I teased. "I wouldn't." He sounded offended. "I'm just teasing Neji. Lighten up." "Let's just get this fight over already." He sounded annoyed and that made me giggle. "Ok then! Let's start!" Lee cheered.
I heard them take off and stop several meters in front of me. "Let us begin!" Lee called. "Go!" Neji responded. After that I heard a flurry of shuffling and a series of low thuds and smacks from the exchange of hits. It sounded awesome. Like a violent dance that was to fast to follow. I heard them move all over the field before the dance suddenly stopped. "What happened?" I asked. "Neji won. Again. I told you it was a waist of time." "And like I told you, I had faith Lee would give us a good show. He did. I enjoyed it." "You did?" "Yes. It sounded awesome. Like a dance with it's own music. Anyway, are they ok?" "They're fine. Neji's to proud to let himself be harmed and Lee has enough energy to be thrown down at least a hundred more times before he tires out and even then he wouldn't give up."
"Thats nice." I said with a smile. "Hey. Can you help me down?" "Sure." I held my hand out and she took it. "Distance?" "About two meters." "How long is a meter?" "Oh. Right. Sorry. About the height of a person I guess." I wiggled to the edge up the pillar then hopped off. I landed with a thud and ended up rolling onto my butt. I felt some tension that I didn't know I had be released. "Are you ok?!" I heard Lee called as I heard the guys approach. "I'm fine." I said as I used Tenten's hand to pull me up. "Are you sure? Absolutely positive?" I heard him ask as I felt him flutter around me. I giggled. "Absolutely positive!" I confirmed with a smile. "Did you fall?" I heard Neji ask. "No. I jumped. Being up there makes me kind of edgy." "Why is that?" I heard Lee ask. "I think its because I'm used to being on the ground and that I didn't really feel like I was safe up there. It felt like I was unstable?… I guess? It's hard to describe." "I get it… Sort of." Tenten said. "Anyway. How did you like the battle? Did you like it?" Lee asked. "It was great! Like a dance with it's own melody." I said as I smiled. "Thank you! I was- Sakura!" He yelled. I covered my ears but it was pointless because he only yelled the one word so I removed my hands.
I heard Lee talking in the distance. "Ow." I muttered. "Idiot." I heard Neji mutter. I knew he was talking about Lee but I couldn't resist. "How am I an Idiot?" "I was talking about Lee." "_!" I heard Lee call as I heard them approach. "Sakura said she would like to try something!" He sounded excited. "Hello again _." I smiled. "Hi Sakura. What did you want to try?" "Well… I was wondering… If I could look at your eyes?" What? I tilted my head in confusion. I'm blind. What would she want with my eyes? "I'm a medic ninja you see and I was wondering if I could see if I could try… and fix them?" She offered. I sighed. "They already looked at them. They won't heal. But if you want to try sure." "I can?! Thank you!" She sounded happy so I smiled. "I have to lay down though. The healing process makes me dizzy." "Ok! Come on!" I was grabbed and dragged a distance away before I was force to the ground. "Hey! Careful!" I scolded. "Sorry!" She said before I felt a hand on my forehead. I took the que and leaned back until my head hit something soft. It was her lap. I folded my hands over my stomach and got comfortable. "Is it ok if we watch?" I heard Lee ask. "I don't really care. Ask Sakura." "It's fine." She confirmed. I felt the familiar dizzying effect of the medical ninjutsu. Now I wait.

"Stop!" I commanded as I scrambled onto my legs and ran. I heard them call after me but after I got a good distance away I collapsed and puked my guts up. I felt someone brush the hair out of my face as I started coughing. Another wave of nausea hit me and I puked again. I spit the extra out of my mouth and moved away from the puddle. "I'm sorry." I muttered to whoever was trying to help. "No need to apologize." Neji. Oh god. I can feel myself shaking. "Are you ok? Do you need a doctor?" I shook my head. "After effect." I managed to say. Another wave hit me and I fought against it as I felt him rub my back. "I think she's done for today." I heard him call to the others. "I'll take her back to my place sense there's no one at her house." I heard footsteps approach. "Can I carry you?" He asked. "I might puke again." I warned. "It's fine." He said. Did he really just ok me to puke on him?! He put a hand on my shoulder and pulled me back a bit. I leaned back just as he slid his arms under me and picked me up. I would have enjoyed it if it didn't make me dizzy. I covered my mouth with my hand. Don't puke. Don't puke. Don't you dare puke on him.
"I'm sorry _. I should have been more careful. You warned me and I didn't listen. I should have-" "You didn't know. It's fine." I said through gritted teeth. "We should go." "Ok. See you tomorrow Neji." Lee said. "Hope you feel better _." "Yeah. See ya Neji. Feel better _." Tenten said as well. "Bye guy's. Sorry again _." I gave them a little wave as Neji started walking away. I clamped my hand back over my mouth as the dizziness and nausea kicked in as he walked. Thank god he's so graceful otherwise I'd probably feel worse. The next thing he did was even better. We flew. It was smooth until we had to jump again and it barely bothered me when he did. I'd have to admit, he's good at this.

We were back on the ground again and I groaned as the dizziness and nausea came back. "We're at my house so hold on just a few more minutes." I nodded and just leaned my head to his chest. He smells good. Like tea and… Sweets? I heard him open the door.
I heard footsteps everywhere. "10 people." I stated. I felt him tense under me. "Correct." I smiled. "Nice to know I'm not loosing my edge." I felt him wobble a bit. "What are you doing?" "Taking my shoes off." "Oh should I do that to?" "You don't have to. You can do that when we get you to a room." "Ok then." I heard footsteps but these were soft and agile. "Someone's coming." I warned. "Welcome- Oh! Who's this Neji?" It was a girl. Her voice was soft and kind. "This is _. She's not feeling well. I was wondering if we could put her in one of the guest bedrooms." "I don't know…" "Please Hinata. I'll explain her condition later."
I sighed. "You make it should like I'm terminally ill." "In a way you are." "Neji!" Hinata scolded. "That was rude!" "Sorry." Wow. She put him in his place. Are they related? I covered my mouth as my stomach reminded me it didn't feel well. Don't you dare fucking make me puke on him. "We might want to get her to that room now." Neji warned. "O-Ok. This way." I groaned as Neji started walking. "Just a bit further ok? Soon you'll be in a bed and no one will bother you." I nodded. "Neji?! Wh-Who is this girl?!" I frowned as he stopped. Is this really such a big deal? "I don't have time to answer your questions. Now move aside she isn't feeling well." He snapped then started walking again. Apparently he was just as annoyed as me. Thankfully we weren't stopped again.
"We're here." I sighed in relief. "You can stay here till you feel better." Hinata said as Neji walked me in. "Thank you." I said. I felt Neji lean forward and suddenly I was laid in a really comfy bed. It felt like a cloud. I felt someone grab my ankle and I immediately jerked it away. "It's just me." I heard Neji say. "I'm just taking off your shoes." I can feel a blush burning on my face. "O-Oh Ok." He grabbed my ankle again and I felt him rip the Velcro of my sandals. Once they were loose he tugged the off and I heard them hit the floor. "Your on the blanket." "Oh. Thanks." I sat up and wiggled the blanket out from under me before I laid back down. "Is it really ok for me to stay?" I asked. "Yes it is. Now get some rest. I have to go and explain what's going on to the rest of the house so I'll be back." I heard him walk away and down the hall with the others.