[File Island] The Wrath of the Snowmon

[Android 17]

Xander and DemiMeramon had been walking through an endless maze of trees and bushes when they emerged from the dense tropical jungle. However, the elation of exiting the sweaty, damp forest quickly deflated when the two travelers realized where they had emerged. For as far as the eye could see, there was nothing but endless plains covered by and thick blanket of white snow. It was a living oxymoron that one could exit a tropical forest and be standing before an artic savanna. DemiMeramon let out a sad sigh and started to circle around Xander?s feet as it quickly talked.

?We are in Snowman?s Land, we should really turn around and find another exit,? The human, still ignorant to what lie ahead, knelt down and picked up the erratic creature. DemiMeramon?s all blue eyes were wide with discontent at the current situation, but Xander was more interested in the three stitches located on the ends of the little animal?s mouth. The morphology of the minute beast was overly intriguing to the youth, who was a biology major in college. Still, Xander simply petted DemiMeramon on the top of his burning, yet room temperature cranium. Tightening his shoelaces and pulling the drawstring of his hooded sweatshirt until the hood was tightly shielding his face from the elements, Xander pressed forward. DemiMeramon let out a dissatisfied sigh and followed his new companion.

?Sorry if you don?t like it, but I need to get out of this place and find my brother,? the youth said, flashing an uneasy smirk to his small partner. The Digimon smiled, seemingly not bothered by the decision of his human pal.

?What if he is somewhere in the Digital World as well?? The ball of fire asked, smiling as always. Xander stopped when he heard that comment and mulled over the possibility of it being a fact. Nonetheless, the man carried on for a few more silent minutes before a bellowing shout filled the region.

?Who has invaded my territory?? The overpowering voice roared. Xander was staggered by the comment, and DemiMeramon quickly hid behind his companion?s boot. A blur of white leaped from the side of a nearby cliff. The form landed in front of the human in a crouched position. Xander retreated backwards, taking a long, hard look at the bizarre humanoid that had interfered with his travels. Its body was divided into three, snow-based portions. Two trunk-like legs originated from the beast?s abdomen, and two arms, with hands as large as boxing gloves, stemmed from its large thorax. Two large, red buttons were placed on its chest beneath its head. Although the creature had no visible mouth, the bear-like design of its head, coupled by two hate-filled eyes, was enough to get across its anger.

?That?s Frigimon!? DemiMeramon whimpered. Xander?s jaw dropped to the ground as the living snowman uttered another roar and started towards him.