Naruto stared out the window, his eyes drifting from the scenery. Hitamaru was a talkative fellow, not it an annoying way, but Naruto wasn't in the mood. He kept thinking about what Boruto said.

"Its all your fault!"

Was it? Was he really the reason Hinata was always so down? Of course he was. He just told her life changing news... And yet... She didn't seem like it, but Naruto had years of experience in hiding true emotions. He knew how to tell when someone was hurting. He knew when someone tried to hide the sadness. Glancing to his wife, he allowed his gaze to linger on her calm figure. She was completely calm, her eyes betraying nothing of the pain she was feeling. If it was anyone but him looking at her, he might think it wasn't affecting her at all.

"I didn't take part in it, but I heard stories. They inspired me to become strong, strong enough to protect those precious to me." Hitamaru grinned, his golden eyes sparkling.

Naruto didn't hear the first part of the conversation, but he had a feeling it had to do with the Fourth Great Ninja War. His thoughts were confirmed when Hitamaru turned to him.

"You were the main player in the war. You inspired me Lord Hokage. I hope to be as noble as you someday." Hitamaru gave Naruto a small bow with his head. Naruto grinned and answered.

"Yes... but Sasuke helped too ya know! And Sakura helped quite a bit too. Everyone made sacrifices and helped in the war."

Boruto silently listened to their conversation. He didn't know why his dad was acting like nothing ever happened. He was just telling him what his death sentence was, and now is acting like an idiot. And what was that guy going on about nobility? His dad wasn't noble! In fact, he was an outright jerk. Sometimes...

Boruto's blue eyes rested on the smiling face of his father. For as long as he could remember, before his dad became Hokage, his dad was always there. Playing with him, talking with him, telling him funny stories...

Spending time together... as a family.

Boruto sighed and faced the window, blocking out the conversation. He recalled distant memories that made him happy... giddy even. His mom was right, he should be thinking about the happy things in the past, not the sad things in the future. He should look ahead, his dad wouldn't want him to dwell in the pain of the past. His dad was a prime example of that. He always looks ahead to the future, staying optimistic.

The ride towards wherever they were going was boring. All he could see was snow, snow snow and snow. The occasional tree and house, but other than that it was really boring. Boruto was told they were going somewhere fun, according to Koyuki. He honestly didn't know what to think.

"We are here!"

Boruto winced as Himawari gave an excited giggle next to him... in his ear. Himawari happily grabbed his arm and smiled widely.

"Big Brother! We're here!"

Boruto nodded dismissively and sighed. Opening the door, he got out and looked around. It was a clearing, surrounded by large rocks, that were really tall. They had an almost glass appearance. The center of the clearing had a small round looking table.

"Okay, Naruto do you wanna do the honors?" Koyuki gave a small grin and handed Naruto the key. The key was a squiggly looking rock. Boruto didn't understand.

"How is that a key? It looks like a deformed rock."

Koyuki gave him a cold glare. Immediately, he refrained from talking again.

"Sorry..." He held up his hands and backed away. He put his hands in his pockets and watched his dad trudge through the snow to the table looking thing. Naruto stood there, his hands shaking by his side. Memories flooded his brain, and he grinned.

"Are you okay Naruto?" Koyuki asked I'm a concerned voice. "Do you want me to do it?"

Naruto shook his head. "Nah, I'm good." He chuckled. "Just... remembering."

Hesitantly he held the key over the keyhole. Taking a deep breath he plunged the key inside and turned. He held his breath, waiting...

Nothing happened.

"Uhh... Koyuki, did something happ-" He was cut off by a bright light that flooded his senses. He immediately jumped back, rejoining the group.

"Never mind."

Boruto gasped as the snow started to melt, the snow around his feet disappearing. A rainbow reflected on the large rocks glassy surface, making Himawari giggle.

"Ah... it's too hot to wear these now." Koyuki grinned as she took off her large coat. Hitamaru quickly took it from her and rested it on the crook of his arm as he took off his own.

"Its... beautiful..." Hinata gave a bright smile as she gazed around the clearing. The snow was almost completely gone now, save a few large piles, that took longer.

"Welcome Himawari... this, is our spring."

Himawari clapped her hands and ran forward toward a the grassy plain surrounding the clearing.

"Well Naruto? Thanks to the technology of your scientific ninja team this will run for a long time. We can now successfully name it the land of spring." Koyuki grinned, her arms folded crossed her chest. Taking in the scent of spring was a nice change for the queen. She hasn't left the Land Of Snow for quite a while, it was a few months ago that she went on her last diplomatic trip.

"Yeah... it will run for quite a while eh?" Naruto grinned, and sat down on the grass. "... it's wet."

Koyuki smirked. "Of course it is genius, the snow just melted. Didn't you learn from the last time you decided to take a nap here?"

Naruto scowled and stood up. Wiping his wet hands on his jacket, he took it off. "Forgot I had it on. No wonder I was roasting."

Hinata grabbed her husband's arm and smiled at him. "Its really pretty here. Queen Koyuki?"

Koyuki sighed. "Please Hinata... call me Koyuki. I've already told you five times. You guys are like family."

Hinata blushed. "S-sorry. But as I was saying... your changing the name? Why may I ask?"

Koyuki paused. "My father always wanted to see spring. It was his dream I guess... He never left the Land of Snow for some reason, and he always told me there would be a time when there would be spring here. Of course, me being a child, I believed him. Believe it or not, when I was younger, it was my dream to become an actress. And now... now that we have the technology to keep this thing going for long periods of time, I want to make his dream come true."

Hinata gave a thoughtful nod. Turning her head, she rested her eyes on Boruto. He was happily playing with Himawari. The flowers were truly extraordinary, with colors she had never seen before. It seemed under all that snow, beautiful colors were waiting to be found. Himawari was busy making a necklace, giggling as she put it on Boruto's head.

"Naruto... do you think, they will be okay?" Hinata rested her head on his shoulder, her arms still hugging tightly around his arm.

"Yes... time heals all wounds. Where have I heard that before?" Naruto looked at Hinata with a puzzled expression. Hinata just smiled and continued to watch the children.

"Hey Koyuki?" Naruto glanced to the queen next to them. "Thanks..."

"Welcome!" Koyuki gave him a grin. "Believe it!"

N*A*R*U*T*O

Forgive me if I got anything wrong. I tried to do research but it was all different so I didn't know what to follow. But then again, if it's not 100% accurate it doesn't really matter since its FF. Hope you enjoyed it.

I have a massive crush on Naruto... UwU

It's depressing...

We did a spelling bee recently at our school (I'm Homeschooled) and we had to spell words like:

Lackadaisical,

Consanguineous,

Chimerical,

Androgny,

And other words... my grandpa made sure he printed off 12th grade words and I'm not even close to being there! It's annoying. I'm only in 7th.

Hina-chan signing off!