Chapter 2 (I'm BACK!)

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Sorry it's taken so long but here's chapter two.

I do not own Naruto or any of the characters. Enjoy.

I Told You I Can Take Care of Myself

Chapter two

''Pardon? Could you say that again? I think I heard you wrong.'' Minato asked, with disbelief.

Sarutobi sighed ''Naruto is blind. From what the nurse said, who checked on Naruto, both of the lenses in Naruto's eyes are not working and even if he had surgery, it wouldn't change anything.''

Minato stared into space for a minute or so before saying ''All that counts is that Naruto is alive. That's all I care about, I'll just make sure he stays away from anything that can hurt him.''

Sarutobi looked at Minato and gave a small smile and told the blonde man to get some more rest.

One year later

''That's it, Naru! Come this way!'' encouraged Minato.

One year old Naruto was starting to walk all by himself. Despite the fact he is blind Naruto was walking, listening for the voice of his father.

Taking tiny steps, Naruto slowly made his way towards Minato, who was starting to cry with happiness.

''Yes, Naruto! Follow Papa's voice. That's it slow steps!'' Minato encouraged more, feeling so proud that his blind, one year old son was walking towards him.

When Naruto finally reached his father, he was hoisted into the air and hugged tightly by Minato, now heavily crying with joy.

Holding Naruto close, Minato cried ''Well done, Naruto! I'm so proud of you! You've managed to walk all by yourself!''

Naruto, hearing his father was happy, hugged him back and started to giggle, quite proud of himself for making his dad proud.

Four years later (Naruto aged 5)

Naruto was in the garden when he noticed something. Since he is blind, Naruto always saw nothing but darkness. However, this time was different, each step he took Naruto started to see the outlining of objects, such as the gate Minato had build around his house to keep Naruto safe and the trees in the garden were almost all cut down.

For five years Minato has been the most over-protective and paranoid father the planet/village has ever been. Naruto liked his papa being concerned for him but even ever cheery, 5 year old, Naruto had his limits. The older blonde always monitored everything Naruto did and almost never let him go outside.

'I wonder if I begged Papa enough, would he let me become a ninja like him' Naruto thought.

'Kit, if you want me to be honest, then no I highly doubt it. Oh, and Naruto I think it would be best if you didn't tell Minato you can talk to me, he would probably rant for a day or two.' the Kyuubi replied to the young blonde, who rolled his eyes.

'Why is he always like this?!' Naruto pouted. Naruto sat on the ground thinking. He was so deep in thought that it startled him when he heard a loud yell.

"Heads up!" someone yelled. Naruto had no time to react when a bouncy ball hit him in the face.

"Oh, I'm sorry," A child said, approaching the gate. "You okay?"

"Yeah...I'm fine." Naruto replied, he turned around with the ball in his hands to give it back to the child, looking up but being blind meant he couldn't make proper eye contact.

The child frowned at Naruto ''Hey, could you look at my face! That's pretty rude!'' starting to get angry, the kid snatched his ball from Naruto's hands and ran off shouting 'lazy eyes!' at Naruto.

Looking down, Naruto started to cry ''It's not like I want to be like this.'' he whispered, sadly.

Turning, Naruto walked back into the house to find his dad, who was in his (Minato's) room reading some scrolls. Minato looked up from his scroll, seeing his son crying.

"Naruto?!" Minato set his things down, opening his arms, letting the small boy cry on his shoulder.

"What happened? Are you hurt?" Minato frantically asked.

"No...nothing." Naruto cried. Why me...

I know it's a sad chapter but hopefully the next one won't be.

Apologises for any spelling/grammar mistakes.

I give my thanks to those who reviewed/PMed ideas to me and to The Un-wanted Angel for helping me with the chapter itself.

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