The Blind, The Deaf and The Mute.

ShadowCasper: Hello everyone, so sorry it's been a long time again I really am terrible at updating, school work just gets to much sometimes but it's half term now so I hope I can get the next chapter up sooner but since I'm in my last year of school and the work is starting to pile on I can't promise anything.
Now I must thank all of the people who review, I love you all.
Also thanks to my Beta Bag o' Moon Frogs you are always so much help.
Anyway this chapter was really hard to write but I like the way it turned out, tell me what you think. –Smile-.

Summary: Itachi's blind, Lee's Deaf and Hinata's mute. They've become very good friends and are about to start a new school together. But trying to keep their disabilities a secret is harder than they thought.

Parings: KisameXItachi, NarutoXHinata, One-sided KibaXHinata, LeeGaa, NejiXTen and SasuXSaku

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It had been a long time the previous night before Itachi had gone to sleep since he'd been up talking to Kisame. There conversations were oddly enjoyable; about absolutely nothing and at the same time everything. Itachi felt he could talk quite easily around Kisame not quite as well as with Lee and Hinata but still better then expected. Since Itachi was having an enjoyable time it hadn't occurred to him that he should probably contact his parents to let them know he was safe, not until the next morning.

He'd been walking in to school with Kisame, he'd borrowed some of the older boy's uniform, they weren't talking since Kisame knew that Itachi had to follow his steps carefully. Itachi was walking behind Kisame and there for bumped into him when he stopped walking.

Rubbing his nose Itachi reached up and grabbed the material on Kisame's shoulder. "Why did you stop?" he asked.

"What, oh I just spotted your friends, Hinata-Chan and Lee-kun right?" Kisame replied.

Itachi nodded walking around to stand beside Kisame.

"They seams there upset, well actually Lee-kun looks like he's been hit by a bus."

"What do you mean?" Itachi asked franticly, going over all the possibilities as to why his friends could be upset.

"His face is all beaten up and it looks like his having trouble walking. Do you want me to take you over there?" Kisame seamed to be concerned and Itachi was gratefully for it so again he nodded and held onto Kisame upper arm so the other could lead him over.

They'd only been walking for a short time before Itachi heard over the chatter of other students Lee's loud voice call his name. Only seconds later Itachi felt Lee's body collide with his own and was glad he'd been holding onto Kisame otherwise he was sure he'd have toppled over.

A strong set of arms wrapped around his waist and a head buried in his neck, another pair of smaller arms soon followed round his front and another head was place in-between his shoulder blades. His friends embrace on him was strong and desperate and Itachi was sure he could feel tears soaking his back and neck.

"Where have you been? Do you know how worried we were about you? Why didn't you call? Why did you leave?" Lee voice was racked with sobs and Itachi felt his heart sink when he realised it was him his friends were so worried about, which meant Sasuke had probably told them of his departure the previous night.

Feeling guilt feel him Itachi wrapped an arm around Lee and pulled him closer while his other hand found Hinata's and he stroked it gently.

"I'm sorry." He whispered faintly for Hinata and kissed Lee's ear gently. He knew both of them would understand he truly meant it since Itachi rarely apologised for anything.

"Where were you?" Lee asked again this time pulling his head back so he could see Itachi's lips.

"I…" Itachi was unsure weather to tell the truth and decided it was properly best to lie. "I ran into Kisame-san not long after I left my house and he let me stay, I guess I should have called home to let them know where I was."

Hinata nodded into his back and Lee said. "It was Sasuke-kun who called Hinata-chan this morning, he seamed worried. You should find him and let him know your ok."

Frowning Itachi nodded just as the warning bell sounded. "I guess we should head to class then, oh and Kisame-san thanks again for letting me stay."

"That's alright, it was fun. So I guess I'll se-ah catch you around then."Itachi caught Kisame's blunder and chuckled lightly.

"Yeah catch you around."

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Lee watched as Kisame walked off and making sure his voice was low asked his friend. "Kisame-sempai knows your were blind, doesn't he."

Itachi nodded before 'looking' back in his direction. 'Yeah I had to tell him and I also kind of let it slip about you two. But I don't think Kisame-san would tell."

No he didn't think he would either, Kisame seamed kind and Lee decided he liked him. "It's fine Itachi-san." Lee looked at Hinata who smiled and nodded. "Hinata-Chan doesn't mind either.' Taking Itachi's spare hand, his other was still holding Hinata's, Lee tugged on it slightly. 'We should hurry to class before we get detention.'

Both his friends nodded and the three of them began there way to there from room. It was just when there were about to go in that Itachi tugged on his hand, stopping him in his tracks. Lee turned and looked at his blind friend to see a worried expression covering his face.

Itachi released his hand and brought it up to his face, touching his hair first before moving down his eyes. When he touched Lee's bruised eye the deaf winced in pain.

'Your hurt." Itachi stated, drawing his hand back and entwining it with lees. His sightless eyes were gazing at him worriedly. 'What happened? Who hurt you?'

Lee was shocked that Itachi had noticed since he'd been hiding it very well, he didn't want to worry his friends so he let out a loud laugh. 'Know one hurt me, I just fell down the stairs, there's no need to worry.'

Itachi didn't seam to believe him, just like he was sure Hinata hadn't but he nodded and the three of them made there way into class.

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At first break the three of them decided to go and find Sasuke, Lee could tell Itachi felt bad for not call his family to let him know he was ok but then since Itachi had left he presumed they had had a disagreement of some kind. Lee guessed it had to have been a big one to make Itachi leave.

They found Sasuke outside sitting on the benches with his friends, Lee recognised a few of them from his classes but the one he recognised most was the redhead he'd ran into yesterday.

'Um Itachi-san he's with a lot of his friends, maybe we should come back later.' Lee asks hopefully turning to his friend.

Itachi shock his head before saying, 'It's fine just call him over.'

Lee blushed, he didn't want to yell out since it would defiantly causing everyone to look at them, but then Itachi wouldn't and Hinata couldn't. So taking a deep breath Lee hopefully shouted 'SASUKE'

It seamed to be loud enough since Sasuke and his friends all looked over at them, Lee waved at him gesturing for him to came over. Which once he spotted Itachi he did.

'Where the hell have you been?' Sasuke said so fast lee nearly missed it. He was glaring at his older brother, clearly pissed.

Feeling it'd be rude to listen in, Lee turned his head away so he couldn't read Itachi response, instead he looked over to where Sasuke had been moments before. Most of his friends had already gone back to talking all except for the redhead who was glaring at him.

Lee blinked but didn't take his eyes of the jade green ones, he couldn't understand why the boy hated him so much, it hurt to know someone dislike him for no reason.

There was a small tug on his sleeve and Lee turned to look at Hinata who was frowning at him. 'Who's he?' she asked

'N-no one.' Lee blushed, embarrassed at being caught. He turned his body away from the red heads direction and looked over at Itachi instead. It seamed the other was finished talking since Sasuke had began to walk away. Itachi turned there way and smiled.

'Come on, lets go.' He said holding out his hands for them.

Taking one hand Lee couldn't agree more.

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It was lunch time and Hinata, Itachi and Lee were all seated at their own table in the cafeteria. It had started raining during the last period, maths, so they couldn't go sit outside again. Hinata didn't really like in the cafeteria, there were so many people squished in, all talking and laughing. It was actually quite lucky they had been able to find an open table.

Hinata herself really didn't feel like eating, ever since her attack this morning she'd been feeling Ill and light headed. Usually she would have stayed home today, but Hinata desperately wanted to come in and make sure Itachi was alright. Of course now she was also worried about Lee, there was defiantly something going on that he didn't want them to know about.

Taking a sip of her water Hinata frowned when she realised it was empty, her throat was scratchy and she could really use another one.

"Hinata-Chan, do you want me to get you another one?" Lee asked but Hinata shock her head not wanting to trouble her friend. "It's fine, I was getting up anyway." He flashed her a grin before standing and pushing his chair back, only to send it strait in the path of someone walking by. Causing the boy to trip and drop his food on the floor.

Lee seamed to realise something was wrong since he turned, and Hinata watched his eyes widen when he saw who he'd bumped into. It was Sasuke's friend the redhead who had been glaring at lee earlier on, and he did not look happy. Sasuke was also there as well as Naruto.

Itachi who had wipe his head round at the loud crash asked in a slightly panicked tone. "What happen, Lee are you all right?"

Since Lee wasn't facing Itachi and couldn't see what he was saying he didn't respond, the redhead however let out an angry sigh.

"What the hell is you fucking problem, you stupid idiot." His green eyes were so intense that Lee shivered slightly, his fear evident to Hinata.

"Don't talk to him like that, jerk." Itachi stood up balancing himself on lee's shoulder with one hand. Hinata could see him glare at a point just right of the redhead.

"Don't tell me what to do, this doesn't have anything to do with you. Dirty fag." the red head hissed and Hinata saw Itachi flinch, he hated being called that.

"L-listen I'm s-sorry and I'll pay for another one, but p-please don't call Itachi-san names, he didn't have anything to do with this." Lee strutted and Hinata felt her heart clench when she heard how scared he sounded. She got up and moved just behind Itachi.

Their argument had already caused people to look over at them, Hinata really hoped it finished soon before the teachers got involved.

"Shut-up, I'll call you fucking friend what I want." The red head had moved forward slightly, his hands were balled in fist's.

Sasuke stepped forward and place an arm on his friends arm. "Come on Gaara, lets drop it. He's already said he'd pay for some new food."

"It's got nothing to do with the fucking food, this stupid idiot has been pissing me off since he got here. And your fucking brothers no better. Fucking dick."

"Stop it, stop calling Itachi-san those names." Lee's voice was raised in anger and he stepped forward. Hinata could see that his fear was now gone and he was in protective-friend mode. The last time that had happened, things hadn't ended well.

"Don't get so fucking close." 'Gaara' snarled pushing Lee in the chest so that he stumbled back into Itachi, who wobbled slightly but Hinata thankfully stabled him.

Itachi seamed to heat with rage and Hinata knew this was not good, both he and Lee hated fighting unless of course one of there friends were involved. She knew Itachi wouldn't let that blow against Lee go and as expected he lunged forward. Since he was blind Itachi couldn't tell exactly were Gaara was but he did manage to catch one of his arms. Gaara stumbled under the new weight but brought his arm up and smacked Itachi in the back of the head.

Lee let out a angry yell and grabbed Gaara's arm in one hand while the other punched him in the stomach. He brought his arm back to hit Gaara again when it was caught by Naruto who had joined in the fight.

By now most of the other students had started to gather around them cheering but Hinata could see Kisame and Neji struggling there way through the crowd. There were hopefully going to break up the fight.

Hinata watched franticly as Itachi, who was still clung onto Gaara, head butted the red head who after letting out a grunt of pain shoved Itachi into the table causing the older to fall, his and Lee's food splattering on to him. Lee, who had been fighting with Naruto, saw Itachi fall and moved to help his friend up but fell on top of the blind when the blond kicked him in the back.

"Fucking bastard." Itachi yelled and slipping out from under lee, he dived again and this time caught Naruto bring them both to the ground. The pair began to attack each other, punching kicking and head butting.

"Cut it out Itachi." Kisame's voice called as he came and tried to pull the brunette off the blond. Itachi didn't stop and keep flailing around, hitting Kisame a few times.

"Gaara get off him." Hinata turned at her nii-san's voice and saw the older Hyuga attempting to drag the red head off Lee. But just like Kisame he wasn't having much luck as it seamed Gaara was determined on hurting Lee.

Hinata hated it, she couldn't stand it, she felt useless watching her friend get hurt. Itachi and lee were both bleeding quite badly, even Kisame and Neji had small wounds on them. And still there were all these idiots standing around cheering them on, why weren't they helping break up the fight.

Switching her gaze between her two friends Hinata was almost sick. Itachi's eyes and Lee's ears looked like they'd been hit a few good times, both were bruised and swelling, that must have meant they were in a great deal pain. She knew since it was like that every time she tried to talk, there was no wound like an already damaged one. The feeling would probably compare to kicking a broken leg.

Without thinking Hinata ran over to where Gaara was punching Lee, since he Nii-san had just been throw back Hinata grabbed onto his punching arm. She saw Lee's bruised eyes widen at her and heard Gaara curse before she felt the other of the red heads hands slam into her nose.

Hinata stumbled back and was caught by a pair of arms, she clucked at her nose and felt blood pour from them. Tears filled her eyes, it hurt, but she ignored the pain, she'd been through worse, and instead looked up at her capture. It was Sasuke, Itachi little brother, Hinata hadn't ever realised he had been there.

"You fucking bastard." Neji voice yelled and Hinata turned just in time to see him jump on Gaara.

No now Neji was fighting as well, she didn't want that, she didn't want her cousin to hurt people or get hurt nor her friends not ever to complete strangers. They had to stop, she had to stop them.

Moving away from Sasuke Hinata opened her mouth. "----s-s-s" tears fell down her face and she began coughing, but she couldn't give up not yet. "s---t-t-t." her throat burned and she could already taste blood in her mouth. "s-t---o." Hinata collapsed, puking blood over her skirt and the floor.

"Hinata." Sasuke called coming up beside her. "Calm down." He was worried she could tell but Hinata couldn't tell the blood just wouldn't stop, and she began to cough rapidly.

Out of nowhere a loud bell sounded, the fire bell, and the sprinklers' suddenly burst drenching them in water. For a minute there was chaos, girls screaming stupidly people running around and bumping into each other, before a loud voice interrupted them all.

"THAT IS ENOUGH, EVERYONE NOT INVOLVED IN THIS FIGHT OUT NOW AND GET TO CLASSES. LUNCH IN NOW OVER." Hinata recognised the harsh tone of Mrs Ballad, the headmaster. For several seconds there was the sounds of everyone leaving the hall, before there were the only ones left.

Hinata looked up at her friends, there was still blood trickling down her nose and out her mouth and her eyes were full of tears so her vision was blurry. But she could see that the fight had stopped, Lee was still on the ground but Neji was helping him up, Itachi was being supported by Kisame and Gaara have moved over to help Naruto up.

"What the hell do you think you were doing, fighting in the cafeteria, like animals." Ballad-sensei looked over at her and gasped. "Miss Hyuga, what happened."

Everyone turned to where she and Sasuke were and Hinata saw everyone's, except Itachi, eyes widen. She could only imagine what a mess she looked.

"Hinata-sama." Neji began to move towards her but Mrs ballad stopped him.

"Stay where you are Neji, Sasuke take Miss Hyuga to the nurses and get them to call her father to come get her."

Sasuke nodded and tried to help her stand but she couldn't, Hinata felt far too faint form the blood lose, so instead he picked her up bridle style. Hinata wanted to protest since it meat he would get blood on his uniform but Sasuke stopped her with a small look, the same look Itachi would always give her. There was no way she could refuse that look.

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Neji watched sick-stricken as Hinata was carried away by Sasuke, by the blood that was coming out of her mouth it was clear she had tried to speak again. Which meant twice in one day. Hiashi would most likely have to take her to the hospital, which meant she'd be on medicine for some time, her throat was probably torn.

How could he have let this happen, he'd gotten so angry when Gaara had hit her that he hadn't ever bothered to see if she was alright. What sort of big brother couldn't ever protect there little sister, maybe that's was why he didn't have much right to call himself that.

"Now as for you six my office now." Mrs Ballad said before walking off.

Lee who was standing next to him didn't seam to catch what she had said so Neji took his arm and led him to where Itachi was obviously waiting with Kisame. Naruto and Gaara had already gone ahead and Neji got the impression that Kisame knew everything since Itachi had come into school with him this morning.

"What was wrong with Hinata." Itachi asked once Lee had taken his hand.

"She tried to talk again." Neji said, since he was probably the only one that knew.

"What!" both Lee and Itachi gasped.

Starting to walk and making sure he was being followed Neji continued. "Hinata-sama does it sometimes. She either forgets she's mute for a second or try's to make herself speak. Sometimes she can say a few letters but she always ends up coughing and choking, or like today when it's really bad she'll cough up blood. It tears her throat every time she try's to talk, the doctors aren't sure why but think it's because she inhaled flames and the heat fused her vocal chords together, which makes sense since Hinata-sama was in the heart of the fire."

"But why did Hinata try to speak." Itachi asked and Neji could tell he was worried ever if he was trying to hide it.

"To stop us probably, Hinata-sama hates fighting and even more so hates her friends getting hurt. But the reaction wouldn't have been so bad if she hadn't tried to talk this morning."

"Why'd did she try to talk this morning." Lee asked from Itachi side.

"Oh this morning was a accident, once Hinata-sama had found out about Itachi she panicked. But we'll talk about the rest later." Neji said giving them one of his rare smiles before entering the headmaster office.

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