Chapter 2 Team 7's blessing.

Kiyomi: Ok so chapter 1 went down fairly well 2 reviews one of which I was confused about but at least I know it's being read. Anyway thank you to both who reviewed.

Flashback end of chapter 1:

I spot one of my tomatoes some distance away and go to grab it when someone steps on my hand. I give out a small yelp which goes un-noticed. Placing it back in its bag, I realise that everything else is back in the bags. I find I am not alone when someone picks two of my bags up apart from the one I'm clutching and offers me a hand up. I look up to see none other than Uchiha Sasuke.

Why is he helping me?

Flashback end.

I look up at the Uchiha a look of utter shock on my face. Ignoring the hand he offered me I stand up without assistance. He just stands there looking and me while I stand there waiting for him to give my bags back.

"What?" he asks when he seems to realise I am staring.

Motioning with my right hand which is bruising from where it was stood on, I try to take my bags out of his arm but with little success. I tug on one of the bags more sharply although it strains my hand I don't let it show. This time he steps out of reach and starts to walk off. Unwillingly I follow until we are out of the market place. As I catch up to him I walk beside him and try once again to get my bags off him, when he sees what I am trying to do he stops and looks at me with emotionless onyx eyes.

"What?" He asks almost as if he is irritated.

I don't have my pad with me or a notebook or a pen for that matter. Which is silly of me as I normally keep some in my purse. I will have to use my voice. I don't like using it in front of people except Kenji.

"Uchiha-san, my bags please." I say in no more than a whisper, my voice croaky from lack of use.

The muscles in his face loosen slightly causing his eyes to widen a little and his lips to part. But he soon regains composure.

"You can talk?" He asks surprised.

I just reply with a nod, when there is no need for words I don't use them.

"Why didn't you earlier?" He asks

I just shake my head. "Bags, Uchiha-san." I whisper

Instead of handing them over to me, he walks on. "I will walk you home. You live near the Dobe don't you?"

I nodded in reply. My house well actually it's a 2 bed flat is below Uzamaki-san's flat, it was the best we could afford on Kenji's wage at the time, also there wasn't much else available when we saved up enough. So instead we decided to make do with what we had and improve it. I have never talked to the boy, Kenji said that I should avoid him. He never tells me why though, but as I trust Kenji I respect what he asks me to do and follow it.

After a while Sasuke lags behind to walk beside me.

"Why do you not speak when you can?" He demands in a rather abrupt tone.

"I speak when I wish." I simply state in reply. The croakiness seems to be wearing off.

"Humph." He snorted I think I irritated him. Despite us becoming 'friends' today it takes much more than that for me to trust him.

Finally we arrive outside the apartment block, it is quite dreary but to be honest it's my home so it doesn't bug me. Although Uchiha seems to be bugged by it as he holds his nose going past the dumpster. The corners of my mouth twitch, great Uchiha defeated by a nasty smell.

Once I lead him into the foyer of the apartment I motion to take my bags back. But once again he refuses, I think that the Noble one wants to see how non Nobles live. Sighing I ease my door key out of my pocket using my right hand flinching slightly when I turn it in the door. Swinging the door open I find a few letters on the door mat, scooping them up I head straight into the kitchen placing everything on the kitchen table. Sasuke does the same.

I quickly nip out of the room and get a pad and pencil.

'Why did you feel the need to escort me home?'

"You should use your voice instead of writing things down. I escorted you home as of a noble clan it is customary to be a gentleman and being one I must escort a woman home." He grunted taking a seat at the table.

'Okay, I only use my voice when I want to.' I tell him for the billionth time. He doesn't seem to get it.

"Will you tell me why you refuse to speak?"

I just shake my head there is no need to waste the ink or paper on this.

"Fine, see you tomorrow" he grunts after standing up suddenly and with that he leaves. I think I made him angry. I don't want him to be angry with me, but I'm not going to go running after him.

Sitting down I slump down in my seat, a little bit maddened at his behaviour. I forgot what being close to people was like, it can be emotionally maddening. Stretching out a hesitant hand I reach for the letters on the table. Opening the first one it reads:

Dear bitch, keep your filthy little hands off our Sasuke-kun, or you will regret it. We have eye's everywhere and you came back from lunch together today, you are not worthy of him, you don't even have long hair.

The second was pretty much the same:

Leave my Sasuke-kun alone, he belongs with me no-one else. I have an excellent heritage and I know people in high places. Your life would not be missed if you were to disappear, do not associate with him you are unworthy. Tell anyone and you die.

The third one:

Dear voiceless looser, leave Sasuke-kun alone. You are not deserving of him, you aren't even a member of his fan club, I know as I am the president of his fan club. If you have any sense you will stay away from him, or bad things will happen and even worse things will happen if you tell someone.

I felt the colour drain from my face, I can't believe it I have only been on talking terms with him less than a day and I'm receiving death threats. Feeling the tears prick my eyes, I ignore the door slam above me signalling Naruto is home unusually late. Feeling rather down I decide that I should get on with dinner, after all if Kenji found out I skipped a meal he would not be happy. I still end up making enough for 2.

That night I have never felt more alone. No Kenji here, I should be used to it by now but it is still hard. I remember reading in a book one time that 'as a human it is normal to crave human contact, to long for friendship.' That's easier said than done. Eventually I managed to drift off to sleep, I'm not sure when.

The next morning started out like usual, this time me getting in half an hour early not to revise but just to get away from the house. It seems so wrong when its quiet, with Kenji home he would always be talking to himself or singing random songs off the radio.

Getting to my desk I pulled out my pad and pencils and began to draw once again, with difficulty with my bruised hand. Due to me being right handed and it being stood on. This time I wasn't particularly focusing on what I was drawing. I didn't think about it just let my hand do the work. Turns out it came out as a stag, the stag I saw on my last hike in the woods. It's pretty rare to see them but I guess since I'm quiet it didn't notice me.

By the time I had done the outline everyone started to arrive again. This time I received hateful glares from the fan girls. I didn't have to look up to see that. And once again that jerk although he did say he considered me a friend sat on my desk. Sighing I placed head in my hand then cringing since I forgot again that it was bruised.

Iruka came into the classroom and motioned for everyone to take their seats. To my surprise Naruto was there. I didn't recall him getting a head band yesterday; maybe they gave him another chance.

"Right now everyone, today I will be assigning you to your individual teams, also due to the unusual number of graduates this year we are going to have to make a team of 4. This team has been composed of corresponding abilities so no one is losing out." He called; this caused a few titters among the other students.

"First up team 7: this will be made up of Naruto Uzamaki, Haruno Sakura…" cue Sakura groaning and Naruto fist pumping "Uchiha Sasuke…" This time Naruto groans and Sakura squeals. "and Arashi Megumi." Iruka finished "Team 7 will meet your new sensei in here at one pm."

I almost fall out of my chair, I am on a team with Sakura who I am damn sure that first letter was from, and Naruto who is way too loud and doesn't seem to think before taking action. Sasuke I don't mind but he is a bit of a jerk bearing in mind he was the one who insisted on walking back to class with me, cueing a fan girl reaction. But then again I shouldn't blame him should I? Maybe he is in need of a friend along with me. This is why not having anyone to talk to can be hard. No one to seek advice from, but Kenji always tells me to follow my heart.

"Next is team 8 consisting of…" Iruka sensei drowned on. Now I know which team I am on I don't see much point in paying attention. So instead I continue on my drawing.

Soon all teams have been called out and everyone makes their way to lunch. I head for my usual spot I seem to have gone unnoticed by them. When I get there I am actually surprised to see Sasuke there. I almost drop my bento and pad. Almost.

I place my belongings down on the other side of the clearing to him and sit down below a tree. Eating my bento I hear movement but ignore it. Next thing I know is Sasuke is sat next to me.

"Megumi, I didn't mean to snap at you yesterday." He says, it's almost like he's trying to apologise.

'It's ok, I was also at fault. I am not used to conversation.' I write to him. True friends are honest so I am doing my best to be honest.

"So are we even?"

I nod smiling. I guess he isn't too bad. 'Are we friends?' I ask

"If you would like to be." He states looking blankly ahead.

'I have no complaints.'

"Friends" he offers his hand out to shake which I comply with. "You know friends are not supposed ot have secrets. Will you tell me why you refuse to speak?" Wow he is really pushy on that matter

'Only if you answer a question of mine.' Fairs fair.

"Fine. Ladies first." Typical of him

'I dislike using my voice as especially to those I don't trust.'

"Is that all?"

'No, my voice became a source of ridicule. It is different if I use it too much my vocal cords can become infected that's why I stopped talking as they got infected. Even after it returned to normal and I got medication every time I spoke, I realised it would be better if I didn't. The only people who hear my voice are Kenji and now you.' It kind of feels good to tell someone about it.

Kenji knows and understands he even offered to sort people out for me but I refused as it would only make things worse. Kenji said he wouldn't interfere as long as I at least keep him updated on what happens and talk to him

"Who is Kenji?" Sasuke asked sounding slightly irritated. There is another boy in her life?

'Older brother, want to see a picture? He is a Chunin, you might of seen him around the academy he is good friends with Iruka sensei.'

"Ok, I suppose." He huffed.

'After we meet our sensei today come back to mine and I will show you a picture. I will make dinner to' I suggest

"Why make dinner?"

'I always make too much when Kenji is away sine I'm used to cooking for 2' I smiled closing my eyes. A genuine smile with someone who is other than Kenji, it's a change.

"hn." He grunted. I notice he does that allot.

Abruptly he stands up surprising me a little, I give him a questioning look, but he just grunts. Looks like its time already to go meet our Jonin sensei. Closing my bento I stand up as the Uchiha walks away, as much of a gentleman today I see.

I take my time walking to the class room Sasuke went on ahead. I don't mind it means we won't be associated with each other which is less trouble for me. When I get there Sasuke Sakura and Naruto are already there, it surprises me when I see the blonde, he is always late to class so I thought that he would be late to this meeting.

As time ticks by there is still no sign of sensei. Everyone is getting restless, well Sasuke is just sat there looking moody. Sakura is whining and Naruto… Well he has decided that it would be a good idea to booby trap the door, so when sensei walks in a board eraser will fall on him. He will probably catch it when he walks in but still it would be funny if he didn't. I can hope.

"Naruto you shouldn't do that, we could get in trouble. I don't want you giving a bad impression of us to the new sensei." Sakura whines.

"Aw come on Sakura-chan, it'll be fun."

"He won't fall for it." Sasuke grumbles from a corner.

I get bored sitting at a desk so I sit on a window sill swinging my legs up in front of me. My Capri pants riding up my legs slightly, not that I care.

"Hey, what ya doing? Megumi isn't it?" The blonde bounces over

"Naruto get back here you'll get in trouble off the new sensei, anyway Megumi doesn't speak everyone knows that" Sakura hisses

"How do you know?" Naruto asks

"She hasn't talked for as long as I can remember baka, anyway she doesn't belong here so you two should get on well." Sakura snipes before turning to make goo goo eyes at Sasuke. "Isn't that right Sasuke?"

"I have no problem with her, just Dobe." He grunts resting his head on his hand.

I almost fall over in shock, that's the first time anyone has defended me, in front of me. But I just concentrate on looking out of the window so no one sees.

Then the atmosphere in the room changes, everyone is tense. The new sensei's foot steps can be heard. A hand wraps itself on the door ready to push it aside, the arm pushs the door. The Chalkboard eraser falls from its position and lands wth a satisfying 'plop' on the grey haired Jonins head.

"First impressions of you all.." He says most of his face covered by a black mask and only one eye on show.

Sakura tenses up all hopeful, Naruto leans futhter over his desk, Sasuke does nothing and I shift in my seat on the sill slightly.

"You're a bunch of idiots."

"I'm so sorry Sensei it was entirely Naruto's and Megumi's fault. It was their idea I told them not too and Sasuke did too but they wouldn't listen. Don't blame us for their crimes, they should be punished." Sakura whines clasping her hands to her chest, shaking her head letting her long pink hair move around her shoulders.

"Meet me on the roof in five minutes, we will do introductions there." And with that the new sensei disappears with a 'poof'.

For a minute everyone remains silent, and then I decide I had better head to the roof. Just as I am exiting the room I hear Naruto speak up.

"Sakura-chan why did you lie? Megumi-chan didn't have anything to do with the prank; it's not very nice to lie about your friends." Naruto says rather loudly

At least he's standing up for me, I don't have the courage to do that.

Switch to outsiders POV

"I didn't she saw what you were doing and made no effort to stop you. Therefore she is involved in it, what the hell makes you think we're friends' baka?" the pink haired Cherry blossom asks (A/N Sakura's name means cherry blossom)

"But Teme didn't try stopping me either and you didn't tell sensei that he did it." Naruto seems a little frustrated "Anyway I thought all girls were friends."

"I like Sasuke, not you or her so there, idiot you don't know anything." Sakura hisses

"Why don't you like her? She's not done anything wrong to you has she?" Naruto asks squatting on the desk in front of Sakura.

Meanwhile Sasuke sneaks out not wanting to be bothered by the twos arguing any longer.

"No, but I just don't like her, I don't need a reason…" Sakura looks away from the blonde and finds Sasuke is nowhere in sight "Sasuke-kun wait for me!" she jumps from the desk and runs out of the room.

"Better get to the roof then, I'm gonna beat everyone there believe it!" and with that the blonde runs out of the class room.

On the roof Megumi POV

Naruto arrives to find he is the last there causing a dark cloud to appear above him.

"Right then seeing as we've all arrived I guess we should start. Today I want you to tell me a bit about your selves, your name like dislikes and maybe goals for the future or something you want to achieve." The sensei says closing his one visible eye giving the impression that he is smiling.

"I'm not sure I understand sensei maybe you should go first to show us how." The ever suck up Sakura says with the good girl act.

"Well so be it. My name is Hatake Kakashi and I am your Jonin sensei, I have my likes and I also have my dislikes too and my goals for the future…" he raises a finger to his lips like he is thinking "I don't feel like telling you that right now." He laughs

"Well that was useless." Sakura groans.

"All we really learned was his name." Naruto sighs

"Right then your turn let's start with you pinkie." Kakashi-sensei points a finger at Sakura who is sat as far away from me as possible

"My name is Haruno Sakura, my likes are…" Cue look at Sasuke and blush "my dislikes are Naruto and Megumi, my dream for the future is…" fan girl squeal with hearts in her eyes. In other words marry Sasuke and rape him.

"Very informative, thank you Sakura. Next Blondie."

"My name is Uzamaki Naruto. My likes are Ramen, tasting different types of Ramen and comparing different types of Ramen and Sakura-chan. I dislike the Uchiha…" cue evil glare "my dream for the future is to become Hokage, I will believe it!" he enthusiastically bounces up and down grinning

"Ok." Cue hesitant pause "Next up you with the black hair."

"My name is Uchiha Sasuke. I don't like many things, I dislike many things. My dream is not a dream it is a goal and I will make it into a reality, to kill a certain someone and restore my clan." Sasuke states plainly while a dark aura surrounds him

"Well that's very informative thank you for sharing that with us." Kakashi says crinkling what can be seen of his brow. Meanwhile Sakura is having a fan girl overload.

"Next up young miss with the brown hair." Kakashi says gesturing to me.

Naruto and Sakura look over wondering if I am going to speak, Sasuke looks like he would rather be somewhere else.

I am already prepared I wrote my introduction down while the others were talking.

'My name is Arashi Megumi, I like Ramen, cooking, drawing, nature, books and my friends. I dislike bullies, cucumber and the colours red and green touching. My dream for the future is to make my big brother proud of me by becoming the best Kunoichi I can and learn lots along the way.' Kakashi reads out for me

"You like Ramen Megumi!" Naruto jumps up over excited. I can see we have that in common, I never knew he liked it that much.

"Very nice Megumi, may I ask who your brother is?" Kakashi says

'Hoshi Kenji.' I write down and pass my note to Kakashi

"I thought being siblings you would have the same surname." So basically he asks a question without actually asking it.

'Different fathers also I took my mother's maiden name, I would rather not share my fathers. Kenji's father died in an accident just before I was born.'

"Oh I see, well then moving on. Meet me at training ground 2 tomorrow at 6am. I will be testing you."

"But that's not fair we already had enough tests to graduate at the academy." Naruto whines obviously not liking the idea of a test.

"You don't get my point, out of all the students who graduated only 9 are likely to make it through to the next level. Or 10 if team 7 passes, although I doubt that."

"Hey I'm going to be Hokage one day I'm not going to be defeated by some little test believe it!"

"Oh by the way, you might want to skip breakfast tomorrow morning." He seems to smile under the mask

"Why is that Kakashi-sensei?" Sakura asks in her butter wouldn't melt tone.

"Because if you do, you are bound to puke. So unless you enjoy puking, if you did I would be concerned, skip breakfast." He tells us, he seems rather happy about the idea too.

Kiyomi: Usual score, please review blah blah blah. Not many do but hey that's not what I wright for. I just write for the fun of it. Arigato minna for reading (Translation thanks everyone for reading.)