TotallyObsessive: OMG I know this chapter took forever I'm so sorry! Also…. it's really short but if I didn't end it here it would take forever to type and I'm in a rush today. Sorry for the inconvenience and remember I own Nothing.

SAI. Three letters that, although she didn't know it, would change Yuriko's life forever.

"Sai huh?" The black haired boy nodded. Yuriko frowned. "You're going to have to tell me yes or no. Apparently I'm blind now." There was a long pause.

"So that's the problem…" The boy spoke very quietly, and Yuriko's facial expression did not change. "I am Sai by the way, yes." Sai. She had heard that name before, but where? Sakura had mentioned something… but if she could only remember what…

'That's it!' Yuriko thought.

"You're on Sakura Haruno's team then? Team Kakashi, or Yamato, I think. You're a fill in for Sasuke Uchiha but your on the ANBU level and you use some sort of Ink summons right? Sakura says you're a jerk sometimes." Yuriko still continued to frown. Sai laughed lightly.

"You sure know your stuff. All of that's pretty true… except the jerk part." Sai smiled and cocked his head to the side. "I just have bad people skills." Yuriko nodded.

"Right." She said still not totally into the fact that there was a stranger in her room when she couldn't see.

"But you still haven't answered my question." Yuriko tilted her head in confusion.

"What question?"

"Who are you?"

"Me?" Yuriko gestured towards herself.

"Yeah… who else have I been having a conversation with for the past ten minutes?"

"Well sorry. I f you must know-"

"Oh yes. I must." Sai said playfully. Yuriko grinned.

"Well then. I'm the 6th Hokage." Sai smiled to himself. He had finally got the girl to show her pretty smile again.

"Is that so?" he responded. Yuriko nodded trying to keep a straight face, but failing miserably. "Would you mind telling me what happened to Tsunade then?"

"She's on vacation." Yuriko said smoothly. Sai Chuckled.

"Suppose she is on vacation. What if I wish to speak with her?"

"Ah, but that's impossible."

"And why is that great 6th Hokage?" Yuriko laughed.

"Her vacation is permanent." Sai put on a little pout.

"Were you the one who sent her on that sudden vacation?" Yuriko shook her head quickly.

"Yuriko I-" Sakura stopped, her hand still on the door knob.

"Sai? What are you doing here? Are you trying to take advantage of her!?" Yuriko covered her ears. Since she couldn't see, her other senses had become sharper.

"Does it look that way?" Sai asked curiously.

"Well… I suppose not."

"Right. We're just having some fun times. Right Hokage?" Sai turned to Yuriko and she nodded with a smile. Sakura was glad her friend was smiling again, but she wondered how Sai had done it. He had never gotten anyone else to smile like that because of him.

"Alright well Yuriko I came here to-"

"So that's you real name?" Yuriko nodded.

"Yuriko Kobayashi."

"Nice name. Matches your smile." Yuriko blushed lightly at the complement. Sakura coughed uncomfortably.

"Anyway, Yuriko-"

"No Sakura. You must address her as Ms. Hokage." Sakura was irritated that she kept getting interrupted but showed a soft smile on her lips.

"Hokage- sama I must-"

"So is she ready?" Sakura growled annoyed she couldn't finish one sentence.

"No she's not, Tsunade- sama."

'Then why'd you call me?" Sakura frowned at Sai, who simply chuckled at the situation. Tsunade tuned to face him.

"Sai what are you doing here? Your not hurting Yuriko are you?"

"No I wouldn't dream of hurting her. We were just talking. Right Yuri?" Yuriko nodded but when she did give him permission to call her that? Tsunade nodded.

"Alright. Well Yuriko we are going to need to run a few tests." Yuriko was quiet for a minute then nodded.

"Okay." Tsunade silently nodded at Sakura signaling her to get the needed equipment. When Sakura came back Tsunade spoke again.

"Sai would if you wouldn't mind leaving for awhile." Sai nodded.

"Sure." Just as Sai got up Yuriko grabbed at his arm and turned to where Tsunade's voice seemed to be coming from.

"Tsunade- sama, do you think Sai might be able to stay? Please? I don't won't to be alone and you and Sakura have to concentrate on your work…" All eyes were on Yuriko, three mouths curved into soft smiles.

"Of course." Yuriko grinned.

"Thank you!" Yuriko turned slightly. "Sai, you'll stay right?" Sai chuckled.

"Yeah."

For some reason unknown to her, Yuriko was getting surprisingly used to the fact that she may not see again. Sure it would take some getting used to, but Yuriko knew she could do it.

The tests that Tsunade ran hurt, to say the least, but Yuriko didn't make a sound. When the pain was too much for her though, she would bite her lip to the point where it would bleed. It hurt both medical nins to hurt someone so close to them so much but it was something that had to be done. Then Sai would squeeze Yuriko's hand and, even if she couldn't see it, he gave her a reassuring smile. Yuriko squeezed gladly squeezed back and even if for a moment the pain seemed to go away. When the tests were over Tsunade and Sakura left. Yuriko was thankful for all they did, even if in he end it was all useless.

"Hey Sai?" Yuriko asked wanting to know if her new acquaintance had left the room or not.

"Hmm?" He responded looking at her.

"Th-" She let out a yawn. "Thank you." Sai smiled and tilted his head to the side, his eyes closed.

"Anytime." And then she passed out.

When Yuriko awoke the next day, her head felt as though it had been hit with a hammer.

"Ow..." Yuriko clutched her head.

"Hey Yuri's up!" Yuriko's hands moved down to cover her ears. She knew that voice.

'Kiba keep it down. My ears are sensitive now." Kiba flinched.

"Right… sorry." He said quietly. Yuriko frowned, she didn't mean to make him feel bad.

"Kiba, I didn't mean it that way." She began guiltily. "How are your injuries?" The boy in question smiled.

"I'm fine thanks for asking. But how did you know it was me anyway?" The dog boy asked taking a seat next to the short haired girl. Yuriko laughed.

"Kiba, I would know your voice anywhere." Kiba grinned.

"Who wouldn't?" The boys' expression quickly changed.

"Shino!"

"Hey Yuriko. How are you feeling?"

"Fine thanks." Yuriko wore a grin on her face. She was happy to have her friends with her.

"Way to ruin a conversation Shino!" Shino shrugged off Kiba's comment with a small 'whatever'. Yuriko laughed again as Shino sat down as well.

"I'm so happy you guys could come."

"Well, your our teammate, and friend, of course we would come. Isn't that right Shino?"

"Yeah." Shino nodded, noting that he would have to speak more around Yuriko for him to effectively convey his thoughts. Yuriko was so happy right now she seemed to forget her predicament or where she was for that matter. But something, or someone was still missing.

"Thanks guys, that means a lot. But where's Hinata and Kurenai- sensei?" Shino and Kiba looked at each other.

"Well you see…"

TotallyObsessive: Yeah it was short but next chapter will be longer I promise. Thanks for sticking with me.