"Ahh, this is really soothing," Hinata sighed, in content. She was in the spa located in Crystal's family hotel getting a free spa day. She had already bathed in mineral hot spring water and been given a deep tissue massage. Now she was getting a facial along with a manicure and pedicure. It was so soothing!

"Are you enjoying your experience Ms. Hyugga?" Krista, her manicurist asked. She laughed lightly as the young girl before her blushed. "Your not use to pampering are you? Well, as the Hotel Snowflake Princess VIP guest your concerns are our number one priority. Please if your heart desires anything, please tell us and we'll get it for you right away."

"That's not…ne..necessary really. I don't..w. to be a burden for you," Hinata stuttered out. Underneath her mud mask she blushed furiously embarrassed by all the attention she was receiving just because she was the VIP guest.

"It's no trouble Ms. Hyugga. We're use to giving the highest quality of care to all our customers. Its why we a five star rating and are the best known place in all of Reiyvajik. Okay, a few more minutes with the mask and you'll be done. Afterwards we'll see about getting rid of those blemishes and adding waxing your body. Trust me your going to blossom into such a beautiful princess your boyfriend won't be able to keep his hands off you!" Krista gushed.

"Not that he can do that now right sweetie?" Olga, the facilist teased. It was really cute how their client kept fidgeting when the subject of her boyfriend came up.

. Three hours later a beautiful and relaxed Hinata rode the elevator up to the penthouse suite where Crystal and her parents lived. Elin-sama and Finnur-sama were very nice people. They had showed her around town including the fishing docks and the library. She was in awe of some of the manuscripts dating back to the 14th century.

"Looks like the princess of Kohona enjoyed her royal treatment," Crystal joked from the lounge. Textbooks were scattered all over table along with several different rock samples. Her assignment was to identify type, region, and density. It was an easy assignment since she has spent her whole life around rocks.

"I'm not a princess. I'm a clan heir!"

"Somehow I don't think Naruto knows the difference Hinata. He treats you right. And I know from the phone bill you two love birds have been chatting the night away. So, how are you enjoying the arctic chill at night?"

"It's certainly different then the weather back home. How are your classes at the University going? Have you come across anything interesting?"

"Well, yesterday was a review of the layers of the earth and the different types of rocks that can be found in the various regions around the world. We have a lab due next week where we identify over twenty different samples and provide a detailed record on each. With this type of workload I wonder if I'll ever be able to get back to training. I have to keep my skills up to par," Crystal admitted.

"I..I…would think you would enjoy a break from your strenuous training schedule," Hinata questioned.

"Oh I do enjoy continuing my education and working towards my goal Hinata. But I also have a responsibility to the world to keep my skills sharp. Chase and Guan are still investigating the new danger on the horizons. The twelve of us aren't about to be caught outside in thunderstorm without an umbrella to protect us from harm. I imagine your home life is similar, right?"

Hinata shivered as memories of her home life filled her mind. Things had improved greatly in the last few months, but life was still difficult at times. The pressure to be a good clan heir only had increased when the Elders had learned of her ability to use ice based attacks. This little break/mission was just the thing she needed to get away and recharge.

"Crystal-chan, I was wondering if…" Hinata started to say, but soon hesitated. She didn't want to impose on Crystal anymore then she already had.

"Yes Hinata? What is it? You can tell me. Believe me I could use the break before my brain erodes."

"T..that's funny. Uh I was wondering if we could do an activity together before I have to go home. I..mean everything I've learned or participate in so far has greatly improved my abilities as a kunuchie, but I don't know if they taught me to blend in with society yet. Not that I can go on undercover missions with my eyes."

"Trust me all it takes is some contacts and you can go on one. I might have an idea. My mother and father bought tickets to the Reiyvajik Musical Concert tonight. It's going to be a mix between our most famous folk music and some of the pop music that's sweeping my country. Our music style is so distinct because we focus on the lyrics having a certain rhythmic feeling at the end of the words. Oh you're going to have the time of your life! Have you ever been to a concert?" Crystal asked excitedly.

"N..no..not really. Music isn't very important to my family."

"Your joking Hinata aren't you? Music is the language all cultures share. It's the thing that soothes the savage beast. It's even been used to avoid wars or end conflict. What if you encounter an enemy in the future who is consumed with pain and rage that the only way to reach them is with music remind them to live in harmony."

"I…I…never thought about something like that before. It's an interesting idea. I wonder if Kurenai-sensei has ever thought of something like that," Hinata mused. The idea of music saving lives was an interesting thought, but she was bothered by the way Crystal had phrased her statement. Was she hinting about their future?

Hinata's thoughts were interrupted abruptly when Crystal dragged the poor teen into her room to find a little black dress for the evening performance. Hinata blushed furiously as she was stripped to her skivvies and forced to try on clothes. "Crystal-chan I don't think your clothes are going to fit me. Your at least a foot and half taller then me."

"That's why I'm looking through my old clothes. My mother is such a pack rat saving everything. Ah here we go, try this one on."

"Um it looks nice, but do you have anything that's no white?" Hinata asked nervously.

"Hmm your right. With your complexion you'll look like your getting ready for a funeral! Ah try this one. It's a dark blue and matches your hair."

Hinata slipped on the dress and looked at herself in the full length mirror. The dress hugged her body showing off her curves. The neckline was A shape and it had a few decorative jeweled pieces. She looked very grown up. Crystal gave her some shoes and earrings to complete the look. "I…I…look like a princess now."

"Hinata, you always are a princess. I'm taking a photo to capture the moment. Besides I think a certain orange clad ninja would love to see you all dressed up!"

That night the family plus one walked the steps into the Reiychevck music hall for a night of beautiful and enriching compositions. Hinata was extremely nervous and stuck close to Crystal's side. "I didn't realize there would be so many people here tonight," she whispered, scared.

"Next to reading, music tops the lists of entertainment in my country. Relax, there's no reason to be scared princess."

"Crystal, stop teasing your friend," Elin warned her daughter.

"Sorry mother."

"If you ladies are done with the chitchatting I suggest we find our seats. The concert is going to start any minute now and we don't want to miss the national anthem now do we?"

"You play your anthem at the start of a concert?"

"Its just our way of showing pride Hinata. I'm sure Kohona has its own way of showing pride doesn't it?"

"Well, we don't have an anthem if you believe that," Hinata giggled as she sat down. They had prestige seats in private box and the view was tremendous. She could see all the musicians tuning their instruments and checking their music sheets. The chorus were checking to make sure their robes were on straight and testing their voices. The conductor rapped his baton on his stand as the lights dimmed. The concert was about to start!

Whatever sweet melodious sounds Hinata expected to hear she didn't get. The national anthem was very loud and vibrancies. The chorus voices were somewhere between bellowing and singing at times. The music vibrated inside her tiny frame and nearly destroyed her eardrums. After it was finished everyone was so busy clapping nobody noticed poor Hinata checking to see if her ears still worked.

Crystal glanced down at her friend and laughed. "Not what you were expecting was it?"

"No, it wasn't. Are all the compositions tonight going to be as loud?"

"Most of it, though some of it will be even louder. If it gets to loud you can go to the girl's room. Trust me thought the music is very secular and it's mostly about elves, fairies, trolls and ECT. Trust me when you hear the pipe organ play you'll be on the edge of your seat."

So Hinata decided to listen to the rest of the concert. As the hymns began to play she closed her eyes and let the music fill her mind. After awhile she forgot how loud it was and could see the words come to life in her mind. The sweet sounds of the langspil and fi^ola carried her away to times past. It was the most amazing experience of her life.

All too soon the concert was over and everyone stood up to give the musicians and singers a standing ovation. Hinata clapped the loudest of the small group. "That was amazing! I've never heard anything like it before!"

"I'm glad you enjoyed the performance so much Hinata. Most foreigners can't appreciate our ancient music," Elin told her warmly.

"If you like we can purchase a copy of tonight's performance for you if you like," Finnur offered her kindly.

"Oh, I couldn't impose on you for something like that!"

"It's really no trouble Hinata. Just think of how much fun you and Naruto can have listening to the concert together. Or better yet think how your family will react to it!"

"In that case, well what are we waiting for? I'll need several copies if I'm going to get the whole clan to listen to this," Hinata joked as they went to make their purchase. Truly tonight was a wonderful night.