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Summary: 'Hear the words that i cannot say. See the pain that i can not show that i need your help, even if i don't say it.' Rated M for mature content, mentions of self harm, drug/alcohol usage rape and suicide. You have been warned. pairings, SasuKaka. Takes place before and after time skip, with flashbacks.
Note: this chapter is a flash back to 1 month before the first chapter, Fugaku, Mikoto, and little Sasuke are in the hokage's office; Itachi is away on a mission.
flashbacks.
"sign language"
"normal"
'thoughts'
Chapter 2: Bearer of bad news
Normal Pov.
Today was NOT Sarutobi's day. He feels tempted to light up a pipe right now; and can you blame him? With an angry Uchiha glaring holes into your skull and a mother on the verge of tears; would make anyone want to high-tail it out of there. Rubbing his temples he leans forward after giving a long sigh.
"Unfortunately, Sasuke's little ear infection has developed into more; as predicted." He says looking both the parents in the eye. Sasuke looks out the window either not hearing or choosing to ignore the adults.
"Sasu, why don't you wait outside for a moment, we have matters to discuss with Hokage-sama." Mikoto says louder than nessecary so that Sasuke hears her. He turns to her tilting his head in curiousity, but nods none the less and leaves.
"So what are you saying?..." Fugaku ask impatiently, his glare getting harder as the time goes by. Mikoto throws her husband a look but says nothing.
"yes well, some of the effects of being born pre-mature, even by just a small amount, can cause many future problems. His ear infection that supposedly went away after a few years took a turn for the worse. It cause some damage to his inner ear effecting his hearing." He says slowly.
"please Hokage-sama let us not beat around the bush. Just tell us what we came here for." Fugaku snaps his fists clenching tightly. Mikoto's eyes grow wide in suprise and she quickly turns to the Hokage and bows.
"im sorry Hokage-sama, he is just very worried for Sasuke, again i apoligize on his behalf." She says her hair hiding her face.
"rise Mikoto-chan, it is quite alright." Sarutobi says, inwardly sighing at the now even more tense atmosphere. Mikoto stands up straight, her face red in embarrassment.
"...Sasuke is going def..." He says. Bluntly, straight to the point; just what Fugaku ordered...or not.
"!Def!" Fugaku rages. Mikoto gasps in horror.
"Hokage-sama, surely there must be some mistake. Sa-Sasuke, my little Sasu c-can't be def. why he's...he's just a boy." Mikoto pleads, tears gathering in her eyes.
"unfortunately there is no mistaking it, Sasuke is going def. we've estimated that by the time he reaches 12-14 he'll be completely unable to hear." Sarutobi says lowly.
"so what are we supposed to do now he is an Uchiha and is expected to uphold the Uchiha name. How is he supposed to do this? he is useless to me now...to the clan." Fugaku says tightly, his breathing heavy. Sarutobi looks up in small suprise.
"well, Uchiha or not he is still your son, besides it's not the end of the world, there are hearing aids for him now and in the future as well as some teachers that can teach him sign language." He says eyeing Fugaku still.
"We'd like to try the hearing aids, and as soon as possible get started on teaching him...sign language is it?" Mikoto speaks before her husband can say anything.
"no! it's bad enough that he's handicap, but putting hearing aids on my boy would be putting a huge sign on him saying 'hey look at me, im deaf!' Absolutly not, we don't need the whole village knowing of this." Fugaku says crossing his arms.
"no need to worry this is strictly between those present in this room, His personal medic and of course the one teaching Sasuke sign language. None of the adults or others in his age group shall have to know." Sarutobi says.
"that's fine and all, but how will we hide the hearing aids?" Fugaku asks snappily. Sarutobi chuckles a bit.
"you could try genjutsu...their small enough for it, so it won't require much chakra." He says.
"So when will we expect a teacher for Sasuke?" Mikoto questions.
"well not many know sign language; we only have 5 that know of it,2 are fluent and the other three know only the basics." He says. Mikoto nods her head.
"If we are done here, you can have the nurse outside check up on Sasuke and provide him with the hearing aids, free of charge of course." Sarutobi says smiling a bit.
"hn...They'd better be." Fugaku mumbles. Mikoto elbows him in his side.
"thank you Hokage-sama for all your help." Mikoto says bowing respectfully.
"i'll contact you once i've chosen a suitable teacher for him, im assuming you want private lessons, so Sasuke can learn in the comfort of his own home." Sarutobi says. Mikoto nods and she and her husband walk out to meet Sasuke.
Sarutobi Sighs and takes out his pipe, forgetting about his paper work.
'today is definately NOT my day...' He thinks taking a puff of the tobacco.
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