The air was cold but Kiba's scarf and fur-lined hood kept his face protected from the chill. Occasionally the breeze made the fur tickled his cheek, but he just shook it off. Tonight was Hinata's birthday meet up and he was looking forward to seeing his friends, some of which he hadn't seen since before the New Year.

The atmosphere was festive and he admired the decorations as he walked towards the Ice rink. "Perfect setting for Hinata's birthday" he thought to himself with a warm smile.

It had been years since he had skated and he had grown out of his old boots. Not that he could wear them after Akamaru had decided to use them as a chew toy. He would have to rent a pair from one of the stalls next to the rink, "crappy beaten up boots" he murmured to himself as he handed over the payment; to which old woman behind the stall gave him a sharp stare. He gingerly made his way to the rink and sat down on one of the benches surrounding it, "I'll get some practise before the others arrive" he thought as he fumbled with his boots and stomped clumsily towards the ice.