[File Island] One Strange Adventure

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The snow glistened prettily beneath the sunlight above. Terra looked down at the strange device in her hand while trudging along. Without realizing it she had entered a snowy forest. It was cold, but she kept her mind on the trinket. What was it? Perhaps Snowbotamon would know. Terra had set the little tyke on top of her head; it was as light as a feather and found the folds of her bandanna a suitable bed. Not to mention it was so small, why carry it when it could sit on her head? It made sense.

?Snowbotamon, what is this?? she held to device higher for the Digimon to see.

?That?s your digivice.? it piped up.

?I see?Digimon, Digiworld, Digivice?is there any Digihotels around here?? Terra roller her eyes as she spoke.

?I don?t think so.? it seriously sounded like it was thinking, Terra would have slapped her forehead if it weren?t sitting on her head. This was really bizarre, and she was beginning to get tired.

?I guess we should find shelter or something.? she snapped the strange device onto her belt and reached for Snowbotamon. ?If you?re supposed to protect me, you?re kind of small, aren?t you?? it looked up at her from in her hands, was that sadness? ?Hey I didn?t mean to hurt your feelings, it isn?t the size that counts anyway?? she ran an index finger between its puffy ear stub things. Terra had no idea if it did have ears, maybe it was telepathic.

?Hey look it?s a cave!? she started to job toward the dark opening. ?This?ll be good to rest in for a while.? she stepped in from the cold. It was still daylight out, but she had been walking for some time. There were a few boulders in the cave, Terra sat against one and pulled off her backpack. Snowbotamon bounced on the ground and watched the teen. ?Man I haven?t eaten since supper, I?m, starving.? she pulled out the bag of chips she had successfully pilfered from the kitchen, good thing too. ?I guess this is what I wanted?? she said as an afterthought, slightly solemn.

She ripped open the bag and started to much on the greasy junk food. The small white digimon watched, but remained quiet. Remembering she had company Terra looked down at it. ?Do you eat? Are you hungry?? she finally asked.

?Yes?but I can find food for myself.? was it trying to be modest?

?Suit yourself.? Terra ate another handful of chips and looked away. A few minuets passed and she saw Snowbotamon nearing the edge of the cave. ?Oh come on, get back here, I doubt there?s any food out in that snow.? Happy with that it bounced back toward Terra and right into the bag of chips. ?Don?t eat them all!? she couldn?t help but laugh.

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The sounds of subtle snoring echoed off the walls of the cave. Terra rolled over and snuggled up to her backpack. Snowbotamon sat nestled against the teen?s chest; it slept peacefully and warmed by her body. It really was kind of cute, but how could such a baby-like creature be helpful if she were in danger? Terra though it over many times, perhaps her little friend had a few surprises, despite its size.

She slept the whole evening and night. Snowbotamon nudged her face in an attempt to rouse the girl, but she merely mumbled about school and her mother. Not ready to give up the small digimon jumped onto her and began to bounce up and down on Terra?s gut. Finally she sat up; no one could sleep through that.

?Time to get up Terra!? it exclaimed and bounced to the ground. Soon the small white creature was gone; she found it eating the remains of the chips. There went breakfast, Terra sighed, and she had no other food on her.

Suddenly there came a flashing from within the bag of chips. The teen fell back and raised an arm in front of her eyes. The light faded and the bag rustled. ?Snowbotamon? What?s going on?!? she cried and shifted onto her hands and knees. ?Snowbotamon?? she asked again, why wasn?t it responding? With a nervous hand she reached toward the bag of chips, immediately she toppled backward in surprise as the bag ripped apart and a furry creature flew at her.

?It?s me!? it squealed and Terra gaped. Things were getting weird in this strange world.

?What did you do with Snowbotamon?? she demanded and picked up the strange thing wiggling in her lap. She gritted her teeth, how could anything hurt such a creature as Snowbotamon? The one she held in her hands was a little bigger, and just as soft. It had yellow fur with a long tail striped with purple. It had cat-like ears and a toothy grin. It?s eyes were large and red, but seemed friendly.

?I?m Nyaromon, I digivolved!? it smiled up at Terra.

?Digivolved? You?re- I mean, you were Snowbotamon?? it nodded in her grip. ?Weird, you changed, just like that?? she set the new digimon onto the cave floor. ?Ok, change into a horse or something so I don?t have to walk.? she pointed a finger at the cat-like digimon, but it frowned up at her.

?I can?t.? was it?s reply.

?Why not!?? Terra demanded and crossed her arms.

?I can?t digivolve again, I don?t know why it happened?I just can?t, and I?m sorry Terra!? Tears began to fill it?s large eyes.? the teen softened.

?I?m sorry Nyaromon, don?t worry about it, I need to lose a few pounds anyway.? she scooped up her friend and set it on her head. ?You?re bigger but I can still let you sit there, just don?t move around too much.? she said and began to clean up their camp. ?I guess we should start off again, maybe we?ll get out of this snow.?

?Ok!? the enthusiastic voice of Nyaromon came from above. It was still cute, at least. Terra was beginning to wonder about digivolution, could Nyaromon digivolve more? What would it require? And, more importantly, what would it become if it happened again?

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The snow crunched beneath her feet with every step. Terra was thinking about why she had been taken to this strange place. There had to be a reason for it. It couldn?t be a dream, it felt too real. Had someone installed some crazy virtual reality game onto her computer? That was hard to believe. Nyaromon acted so intelligent, it could talk and think and feel, unlike normal animals. It was also weird how it had changed, what was that all about? She was still unconvinced that this small friend of hers could protect her, it was too cute and small, what could it do? Another thought hit her, if she had Nyaromon, then there had to be other Digimon around in this world too.

?Nyaromon, are there other kids here, like me?? she asked the cat-like being sitting on her head.

?I don?t know, maybe.? it replied. ?All I know is that I was waiting for you ever since I can remember, and now you?re here!? that didn?t help, but oh well.

?I wonder when we?ll get out of this snow.? she said mostly to herself.

The sound of buzzing came from above the snow-covered trees. Terra stopped walking and looked up but could see nothing. The buzzing came closer, and soon Nyaromon was jumping off her head and onto the ground.

?Look out Terra!? it sounded, but her reaction time wasn?t great. From above missile-like stingers flew toward her. The teen ducked and they flew by and lodged themselves into snow and trees alike. Nyaromon made a low growl sound as the enemy came hovering closer. ?That?s Flymon, it?s Brown Stinger attack will knock you out!?

?Good to know?? Terra said from the ground, she was shocked. So it was true, there were other Digimon, and it would seem that they were not all friendly. ?I think we should run.? Terra said and was about to get up. Flymon dove in and swiped at her viciously. Nyaromon jumped in and gave the attacking insect creature a hard body chuck. Terra screamed and backed away, this thing wanted blood.

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Her pack was sent flying, an attempt to knock the mean Digimon down. ?Buzz off you stupid bug!? Terra cried and clenched her fists. Nyaromon leapt into the air and head butted Flymon once more.

?Bubble Blow!? a pink bubble substance was sent from her Digimon?s mouth and collided with the buzzing creature. It was set flying backwards, but it wasn?t enough. ?Terra don?t get too close, this bug?ll hurt you.? it cried and went in after it.

?I can?t let you fight it alone Nyaromon, you?ll get hurt.? as she said that her digimon pal was sent flying by and knocked into a tree. Gritting its cat-like teeth and snapping its tail upward, it charged right back.

Terra dashed around the fray and picked up her back from the snow covered ground. Why was Nyaromon fighting anyway? It had nothing to prove. They should have just run away, this Flymon probably would have given up, wouldn?t it? What if it killed Nyaromon, she didn?t want that, she was starting to like her new friend.

?Nyaromon be careful, please! I don?t want you to die!? her vision was starting to blur. Suddenly a gaseous cloud floated around her. Terra began coughing from the fumes. Was this another attack? What a bastard. She tried to get out of the poisonous cloud while Nyaromon continued to use its bubble attack and head butt the enemy.

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?Galactica Magnum Tail!? Whack, Flymon went down. Terra leaned against a tree, the gas cloud dissipated and she finally stopped coughing. Nyaromon fought with everything it had, she could only watch helplessly. What could a teenager hope to do against some strange creature, especially one that could lodge a stinger right into her? What a monster.

?You can do it Nyaromon! Teach that punk a lesson!? Terra cheered. Flymon shot off another projectile toward her and she screeched before ducking. That was close. ?Hey! What did we ever do to you!?? this bug was starting to tick her off.

?Tail Whip!? the cat-like digimon cried and smacked it?s striped tail into Flymon. The buzzing insect slammed into a tree and shook its beady eyed head. ?Terra I?m running out of energy, I don?t know how much longer I can fight!? panted the little being. Terra?s fists clenched tighter. ?I have to protect you, I can?t give up!? with vigor her small companion slammed back into Flymon once more. The fact that Nyaromon didn?t even have feet and hands was astonishing, the way it fought was?well, amazing.

?You?re doing great! Don?t let that bug brained digimon win.? Terra punched her fists in the air. She wished she could do more, but Nyaromon wanted her to stay back. This was not her fight; it was Nyaromon?s chance to protect the teen.

Suddenly stingers were shot in all directions. One flew so close that it grazed the girl?s cheek. She let out a cry and fell backwards into the snow. ?Argh, Nyaromon, you gotta finish him off.? she said, a line of blood slid down from the thin cut on her face.

?I?m trying?I?m not?strong enough!? Flymon took a dive toward the fallen teen, but Nyaromon leapt to intercept. ?Atomic Bomber Tail!? the digimon made a turn and let it?s tail thwack on top of the enemies head. Flymon was sent toward the snow, but it was obvious that Nyaromon was growing weary.

?Argh! If only you could digivolve again, maybe into a fly swatter!? she almost laughed, but the situation was getting tight. Nyaromon was sent flying and slid against the icy snow. ?No! Nyaromon!? cried Terra, while Flymon turned and made to do away with the red haired human.

OOC: =O

[Burter Jr]

?No! Nyaromon!? Terra cried, raising an arm to block off her face. Her digivice was in her hand, pointing towards Flymon.

Nyaromon, though tired, lept into the air. The digivice began to glow.

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Nyaromon's ears grew to hang down it's face, four limbs starting to slide out of it's body. It's skin glowed and soon changed colors, though a golden collar appeared around it's neck.





















































































































































































SALAMON!

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?Nyaromon!? Terra shouted.

?I?m Salamon now!? replied the strange new creature. It held a confident grin. ?It?s time to teach this guy a lesson.? The puppy looking digimon leapt forward and shot one of its paws forward. ?Petit Punch!? it cried and sent Flymon slamming into a tree. Pine needles showered downward, but the new digivolved rookie charged in without pausing. ?Petit Punch!? it sent another whack into the bug digimon. Flymon knew when he was beat, the fight had gone on long enough and even he was tired. Angry, but too tired, he hovered above Terra and Salamon and flew off with an irritating buzz. Terra pushed her hands against her ears until the insect creature was gone. What a horrible sound.

?We did it, Terra!? Salamon jumped into Terra?s arms. ?I digivolved again! This is my rookie form.? The teen was baffled, but happy nonetheless.

?You sure showed him, Salamon. I think I liked you as a cat, but you?re still cute.? the red head poked at one of her friend?s ears. ?Let?s get off this snow and try and find a new camp.? she set Salamon down and got up while dusting snow and pine needles off of her lap. ?I guess you can walk now,? she chuckled, ?you?re too big for my head.?

?Oh well, I?d get fat if I sat on your head all the time, then I wouldn?t be so cute.? it replied. They both laughed and started back to trekking through the snow. ?I?m glad I digivolved, Terra,? the teen looked down; ?I can protect you better now.? she smiled. Things in this new world weren?t so bad, it beat being home and getting sent to boarding school.

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?Look! I see a building!? Terra started to jog through the snow. There was a steamy fog around the building and lifting into the air. ?I think it?s a hot spring, let?s check it out.? She ran all the way to the door of the building, she had to pause to catch her breath. Salamon examined the door and then the building itself.

?It doesn?t look like a trick.? it said, and Terra cocked an eyebrow. ?Some evil digimon like to trick people into going into buildings and when they least expect it they attack.? her friend explained.

?Well I?m going in, I could use a bath. Oh I can?t wait!? Terra pushed open the door. It was steamy inside, and there were towels stacked on some of the shelves. Salamon joined her and she shut the door before taking off her clothing. The only outfit she had, it was a cosplay outfit, and too bad she ended up missing the convention. This was way better! It was like living in the anime and games, it was just what she had wished for. The teen grabbed a towel and wrapped it around her hair so that it wouldn?t get wet. She realized just how long it was, she liked it that way. She used another towel to cover her nude body before stepping out the backside of the building and toward the pools of hot water.

?No one?s here.? she said and tiptoed across the cold ground. The steamy water was just right. Terra slipped the towel off as she slid in and submerged her body up to her chin. ?You should come in too, the water is nice!? she called to Salamon.

?Well?if you insist.? replied her digimon. She strolled toward the edge of the water and dipped one paw in. ?It is nice, maybe for a little while.? Salamon jumped into the water and splashed Terra.

?Hey!? she giggled and splashed at the doggy paddling pup. ?This world must have many surprises, this is amazing.? she leaned her head against the side of the hot spring. ?Mmm I could fall asleep right now, this is wonderful.?

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?Terra I think we should get out now, I?m getting wrinkles in my fur.? Salamon splashed by the human and struggled over the edge of the hot spring. ?Besides, it?s getting dark out, we should get some sleep soon.? she shook and let little droplets of water spray in all directions.

?Fine, fine, I was so comfortable.? the teenager sighed and started to get out of the warm water. She grabbed the towel she had left on the ground and wrapped it around herself. ?Why don?t we sleep in this building? No one else is here and it?s warm.? she opened the door and stepped inside. Salamon strolled in ahead of her while she closed the door.

?Well it probably will be safe, but let?s leave as soon as we?re awake.? the digimon moved toward a low shelf and pulled out some of the towels there. ?We can use these, too.? Terra helped and grabbed a few more to add to their ?bed?. She pulled on her clothing afterward and then settled down.

?Man I?m hungry.? her stomach growled. ?We?ll need to find food soon, or we?ll starve.? she curled up on the pile of towels, Salamon curled up close to her stomach. ?I doubt there?s any food out in that snow either. You think we?ll get out of it soon? Once we get to warmer areas there?s sure to be food.?

?I think we?re close to getting out of this snow, let?s get some sleep then we can look for food along the way.? the human nodded in response and closed her eyes. ?I?m glad you came, Terra.? Salamon added and closed her eyes as well. The teen smiled and stroked her digimons head. Me too, Salamon.

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It was snowing by the time the two headed out. The hot spring building had been a good place to rest, Terra felt all loose and warm inside. The snow that fell around her didn?t dampen her spirits; she was ready to face the world. With Salamon at her side they would get far, and hopefully find food. Her stomach was aching badly, at least her digipal had eaten the last of the chips the other day, but they were both hungry regardless. For a while they walked in silence. They passed by many trees and a few rocky formations.

?Terra, look!? Salamon started pouncing ahead of the red haired teen. Nestled against the foot of one of the trees was a cluster of plump mushrooms. The snow was covering most of them, but part of their heads was poking out. ?These look editable, I?ve seen them before.? Terra leaned down and pulled one from the ground. She wiped off some of the snow and made sure that there were no bugs or dirt on it. ?These taste good.? Salamon was already eating one. The digimon looked fine, so she chomped into it.

?You?re right! It tastes kind of different from mushrooms back home, though.? she finished the mushroom and had another. ?We must be closer to warm territory, it doesn?t feel as cold.? she wiped at some snow that had fallen onto her head. ?Let?s keep going.? she grabbed a few more mushrooms which they ate while they walked.

The snow was heavy, but they were making good progress. The food had given them both energy, but they?d need something for supper. It was in her hopes that they would reach the end of this snowy land. It couldn?t be much longer, right? Terra glanced down at her companion, and it happily skipped along beside her.

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?Ok, I take this as a sign.? Terra looked upward. Large drops of water were descending from the sky. It was getting warmer, which was a relief; her feet were beginning to get numb. The snow was getting slushy and was soaking through her boots. Salamon was getting her fur soaked as well, but the digimon simply continued onward without complaint. The snow had been coming down in large flakes, but as the continued it had become rain. She felt soaked to the bone, and was beginning to shiver. ?Maybe we should find shelter, this rain is ridiculous.? her partner agreed, they began to search for somewhere to get away from the rain.

It took a while but eventually they found an overhanging cliff. It was similar to a cave, but not very deep. Terra huddled against the wall and hugged her knees. Her teeth chattered in the silence. Salamon moved closer and pressed against the teen?s legs, trying to help warm her. ?I?ll be ok, we just have to wait out this rain.? she blew into her hands to warm them. ?Man it sure came in quick, huh? First it was harmless snow, and then it came down as rain.?

?Anything can happen in the Digiworld, you?ll get used to it.? Salamon replied. She was ciurled up ontop of Terra?s feet.

?I wish I knew why I was here. Its fun and you?re cool, and a good friend. I just don?t get it. Why me?? she set her forehead on her knees. ?I wouldn?t mind a cigarette right now, either.? she groaned.

?What?s a?cigarette?? asked the innocent pup.

?It?s nothing, just a useless thing back home, I don?t need it.? Terra lifted her head and smiled down at Salamon. ?It?s just an addiction, something I crave, but I was only using it for a few weeks.? she leaned her head back and set it against the stone wall. She kept asking herself still, why was she here? When would she get answers?

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The rain finally let up; while the rain had been pouring they had taken a nap. Now it was time to set out again. ?We?ll go on for a while and as soon as we find another suitable camp we?ll sleep again until morning.? Terra reasoned. She stood up and stretched, her foot got a camp in it and she had to rub it out.

The night sky showed stars in all directions. None of them looked the same as back home; the constellations were all messed up. She gazed up at them as she walked though, they were pretty. As her eyes roamed the sea of stars she noticed a darker section in the sky. She peered harder and noticed that it was not a part of the sky, it looked to be a mountain of sorts.

?What?s that mountain?? she pointed.

?That?s Infinity Mountain, it?s at the center of the island.? Salamon replied. Was there anything of interest there? Maybe they should head toward it. Well, first they had to get to warmer territory.

Their journey went on, and as tiredness sank in, they found a suitable tree to camp in. The roots were arching out of the ground, it gave a hallow place to rest in. Terra nestled into a cubby formed of leaves and roots while Salamon found a comfortable spot in her lap. ?I noticed there?s less snow, I see dirt and grass. I guess we?re on the edge now. Let?s search for some food in the morning and then continue on our adventure.? Salamon agreed and nuzzled against Terra?s arm. She closed her eyes and tried to get some rest.

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Morning came fast; it felt as if only a few hours had passed. Immediately Terra went on search for food. The ground was mostly mud and grass now, the sun was out and drying things around her, but clumps of mud still stuck to her heels. She found a few grasses that looked editable, and some berries from flourishing trees not far away from their camp. Salamon was still sleeping, so she was hoping to surprise her with some food. If she had known she?d be going on a trip she would have brought more than chips with her. Running away was one thing, but gong on a possible lifetime journey was another. Terra sighed and reached for another root when something red sprang from the thick grasses.

?Hey what do you think you?re doing!?? Terra screamed and fell back, her gathering of berries and grasses fell to the ground. ?Oh ho, look what we have here, a girl.? The creature had to be another digimon, but it was awful looking. It resembled a squash, but was as red as a hot pepper. Each arm was vein-like with a large spiked club on each end. It had a cool male voice, like it was the top vegetable around, what a jerk. ?I?ll teach you to grab at unsuspecting vegetables.? it raised a clubbed hand and made to smash down at her. Terra raised her arm and cried out, but nothing happened.

?Petit Punch!? Salamon dived in and nailed the vegetable in the face. He slid a few feet away and shook his club like hands. ?Be careful Terra, that?s RedVegiemon, he?s a hot headed digimon.? Salamon stood facing the foul digimon and guarding her human companion.

?This guy looks tougher than that Flymon we fought, you think we can take him?? RedVegiemon didn?t look like he would give up easily. All she had wanted was some food. Why were some digimon so mean? Terra bit down on her bottom lip and crawled away from the two digimon. ?Be careful Salamon.? she said.

?I?ll teach this guy a lesson he won?t forget.? Salamon narrowed it?s eyes and hunched forward some, getting ready to attack.

?I don?t think so! Poison Ivy!? Out shot his club arms and snagged Salalmon. The dog-like digimon cried out and struggled in RedVegiemon?s grip. Terra charged in and began beating the vegetable monster with her pack. She shouted vulgarities all the while, he was forced to let go of her friend. The world flew by as a spiked club was sent into her gut and she was sent slamming into a bush. ?Annoying brat!?

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?Puppy Howling!? Salamon made a howling noise that caused pain to the vegetable digimon. Terra scrambled out of the brushes and rubbed her stomach. That thing knew how to hit. She clenched her fists and bit down on her bottom lip as her digimon fought with RedVegimon. It moved quickly on its feet, dodging the hot headed creatures smashing clubs. Terra gasped as Salamon got hit and flew threw the air. She ran to intercept and cough her friend before hitting the ground. ?Thank you, Terra.? it said and jumped from her arms. There was something about Salamon, it always seemed to have to protect her. Why was this vegetable digimon being so mean anyway? It was just like Flymon, she did nothing yet it wanted to hurt them. Was she not welcome here? Or were some digimon crazy. If only there were other humans here like her, maybe they?d know what was going on.

Salamon was hit again; Terra grimaced but kept away from the fray. Salalmon had won against Flymon, they could win again. She cheered for her friend, hoping to encourage the pup. Each punch that was sent made it yelp in pain, but never would Salamon give up. It got back up and went and charging in with another attack. So much determination for a digimon, whatever that was, Salamon was strong. ?Don?t give up!? Terra shouted and stood tense.

RedVegimon used a poisonous attack but Salamon jumped out of the way. It came in from behind and surprise attacked the red digimon, but he simply whirled around an clubbed at her digimon again. Salamon slammed into a tree and slumped to the ground. ?Salamon! You have to get up, don?t let this rotten digimon win!?

?Too late girl, your digimon?s a goner, and you?re the main course!? His vine like arms shot in at her. ?Poison Ivy!? They wrapped around her body and squeezed, she cried out as the air was pushed out of her from the tight grip. ?I?ll squeeze you like a ripe orange!? the evil digimon cackled while Terra squirmed under the pressure. This couldn?t be the end, could it? So many thoughts and feelings ran through her mind, but most of all she was sorry for what had happened to her digimon. She did not want harm to come to Salamon, but now it was possibly dead. Tears streamed down her cheeks and she fought against the deadly grip. This couldn?t be happening!

?Salamon!? Terra cried once more, hoping against hope that her faithful digimon was not out for the count.

OOC: Event ?Por favor?

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Terra clutched at the digivice within her hand without knowing it; her hands were bawled up tightly. Tears continued to stream down her face, and it was becoming hard to look.

". . .Terra. . ." Salamon wispered, feleing the glow coming from the digivice.

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Her two front paws began to turn into giant claws, disproportiantite to the rest of the changing body. The ears began to perk up and became much longer. Her tail frew in leaps and bounds as it stretched out, with a majestical bracelet at the end of it.



























































































GATOMON!

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?Lightening Paw!? Terra opened her eyes, the pressure of the veins loosened and she could feel precious oxygen flowing into her lunges. She gasped as she hit the ground, her fingers curled against the dirt and grass. She was free, but it suddenly hit her, why? She glanced upward and looked in awe. Her digimon had digivolved again. It was no longer a puppy-like creature, now it resembled a cat. Long pointed ears protruded from it?s head, while a slender tail flicked from behind. Its paws were concealed by strange gloves, but it still had many sharp claws.

The new creature fought against RedVegimon with vigor. Terra watched in surprise until the red digimon was sent running in retreat. She continued to stare in bewilderment even as the cat-like digimon came closer and introduced itself. Terra noted that its voice was kind of sultry; resembling a cat, with the r?s kind of emphasized. She shook her head; it was not only that, this digimon sounded female, the others she had been unsure of.

?Hello Terra, I?m Gatomon.? The teen shook her head again. ?I?m Salamon?s champion form.? She, as Terra decided it was a girl, was not exactly any bigger. The only difference really was that Gatomon walked on two legs and not four. Of course, she was obviously stronger now.

Suddenly the creature flashed and changed. Terra watched as her new digimon became Salamon once more. She looked tired, so Terra reached over to pick her up. It seemed that digimon needed energy to digivolve, or stay that way. She carefully picked up her fallen berries and roots before returning to their temporary camp. They both needed to rest, her ribs still hurt from that fight.

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?You are to go to the Lost Pyramid on Server.? the digimon spoke. Its large wings were tucked together as it stood on the ground. It was a great bird digimon, Salamon pointed out that its name was Aquilamon.

?That?s it? If I want to know what?s going on I go there?? Terra asked, she wasa bewildered. The digimon nodded. ?How do I get there??

?That is for you to discover.? It opened its wings and pumped them. Dirt and leaves were pushed in every direction. ?Good luck.? She heard its voice boom and then it was gone.

?Well, Salamon, do you have any idea where Server is?? she asked and looked down at her friend.

?I think it?s across the water, because we?re on an island.? she replied. Terra had already assessed that Salamon was a female, but it was hard to tell. As Gatomon she sounded female, but as Salamon the voice was high and could be either male or female. Either way, she had to figure out the message they had been given.

?We?ll have to find the correct way, we wouldn?t want to disembark on the wrong side of the island.? she chuckled. They started down the path they were on. Before Aquilamon had interrupted them they had been talking about Salamon?s newest form. It was a champion form, one that she could not maintain for long periods, especially if she had no energy. Now they had much more to think about. The answers to her questions were only an adventure away. Surely some kind digimon would help them on their quest to Server?

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They traveled for a long time. The land was their refrigerator?in a way. They ate what they could find, and fought whatever stood in their way. Terra got to know that Salamon was not just someone to protect her, but she was also a friend. She was smart, and knew many things. It was like she was a human, but not. Most of all, the teen really liked her friends champion form. She was slightly disappointed that it was strain on her friend to stay that way, but as a fighter she was much more powerful as Gatomon. They did meet a few friendly digimon, but some were not very helpful.

On this particularly bright afternoon the duo were enjoying the digital sunlight and the warm breeze. The grassy hill was perfect for lying down and letting the sun beat down on them. Not long after they had settled into their lazing position, a strange digimon spoke to them. The red haired girl shot upwards and looked toward the disturbance. It was a bird-like digimon with a lefty posterior.

?You two look lost.? It said. Terra looked down at Salamon. ?You need any help?? it sounded intelligent, and by its voice, it was probably male.

?Actually, you wouldn?t happen to know the right way toward Server would you?? she spoke.

?Oh,? he seemed stunned, ?well, actually, you can disembark from a beach near here.? He paused. ?You?d need a way to get there though, like a boat, or a raft.? Terra had been excited, but then she realized she had no boat.

?You wouldn?t happen to know anyone who could help with that, would you?? she asked in her sweetest voice.

?There are a few local digimon, I?m sure they?d help you if I asked. I?ve got no problem helping a stranger, you look so helpless.? Salamon was about to jump at the last comment but Terra held her down.

?Oh, gee, thank you so much.? The human batted her eye lashes.