Disclaimer: Oc's and plot are mine, everything else is a no.

Sorry this took so long, my brains half dead/asleep.

Core of A frozen Heart

Chapter 3: Enter Tamamon!

Rigamon skidded and bucked, sending the kids flying out the opening. "This is your exit!" He yelled as the kids flew out the opening.

Needless to say, the kids were quite shocked. It's not everyday you get chased by Mist, ride on the back of a Panther/Bird then get bucked off through an opening about eight stories high. "R-Rigamon!" Tomoki called out when he noticed the Digimon didn't move. "Rigamon!" The kids yelled as they started to fall. "Good luck, you six." Rigamon said as the Opening slid shut with a clang that had a ring of finality to it.

"Rigamon!" The kids yelled out again, not noticing that they were falling from eight feet in the air.

"N-no way.." Takuya stammered. "Uh, we have bigger things to worry about guys." Junpei said. It was just then that the kids finally realised their situation. "Uh, did Rigamon tell us how high this drop is?" Tomoki asked nervously. "I-I don't think he had the time..." Izumi said just as nervously. Then they started to fall.

It was a wet,ragged group that came out of the bushes surrounding the lake. They all groaned and sat down in random places. "I still don't understand how we survived that fall" Kouichi mused.

Takuya Grinned "Who cares? At least we're alive. And we can't stop, we have to save Rigamon and everyone else!" The other Digidestined nodded, as long as they were alive, the Digital World had hope. Kouji stood up "Well, we won't get anything done sitting around" The others aggreed. Takuya got up and streched.

"Well, we might as well set up camp for the night eh?" He said, turning towards the others. Junpei sighed. "Ya know, I think our whole adventure is spent Walking, camping and fighting. Why can't we have one day where no one is trying to kill us here?" The leaves rustled, everyone stayed silent.

"Excuse me, but are you the children Rigamon sent me to watch?" A voice said from the bushes. "Are you a friend of Rigamon?" Izumi asked. "He kinda just left us here" the voice was silent, then said "Oh my, that doesn't sound like Rigamon one bit. Unless something happened to him." Now that the voice sounded closer, the gang could hear that it was female. "Who are you?" Kouji asked in his usual suspicious voice.

"ah, excuse me, I am Rigamon's closest friend and one of the few uncaptured Ice Digimon. My name is Tamamon"

Tamamon turned out to be a pale blue tiger with white stripes.

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Name: Tamamon
Level: Rookie
Type: Vaccine
Icy cat Digimon
Attacks: Patting Paw, Snowflake Rush

Tamamon may be a kitty, but her patting paw sure isn't playful!

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"But, where is Rigamon?" Tamamon said in a worried voice. "um..." Izumi said. Tamamno looked down at the dirt. "He's been captured, hasn't he? He-he always had to protect me when we were younger Y'know? I'm still a rookie and he's travelling the digital world for the great angels." The kids didn't know what to say. "Tamamon, Rigamon might have gotten away, there's a possibility." Tomoki said even though it was a slim chance.

Tamamon smiled. "You're good kids" she said softly. "I can see why Rigamon want's to help you. He always loved helping out when it was a good cause." The kids then looked embarrassed. Takuya, Junpei and Tomoki blushing and rubbing the back of their heads, Izumi just beamed and the twins nodded at Tamamon.

Tamamon grinned, this one putting her previous one to shame "I hear you kids are going to set up camp, want me to help with getting food and such? 'Cause without your spirits you guys are pretty much helpless." Junpei blinked "How did you know we were the Spirit's chosen?" He asked bewildered. Tamamon grinned "I'm a pal of Rigamon, remember? And I also work for the great angels, so I know about the spirits going to sleep." She laughed at the kids bemused expressions at her explanation.

"You work for Ophanimon, Seraphimon and Cerubimon as well?" Kouichi asked. Tamamon nodded proudly. All conversation gradually dwindled, leaving the group of 7 to wander silently through the bushy...forest thing.

"This bites. We've been walking for ages and still haven't found a good spot to set up camp!" Junpei grumbled. His other companions agreed with various ranges of enthusiasm. Only Tamamon wasn't complaining in any way. "Ah, I just remembered a good place for camping. Come, follow" she said and led the way through the bush east of the way they were going.

"Coulda told us that earlier Tamamon" Takuya mumbled, getting an elbow in the ribs by Izumi. Tamamon grinned at their antics are human children always this amusing? She thought to herself. "Here we are, kids!" She called out cheerfully, showing them the clearing.

The clearing had a large cave that could fit them all twice over, a clear stream with fish and a tree with strange fruit on it.

Tomoki walked over to the steam, watching the fish with wide eyes. "This place is good for camping!" Tamamon smiled what was her biggest, brightest yet. And the kids had the feeling there were brighter and bigger ones tucked away for special occasions. Tamamons positive attitude wormed its way into the systems of all the Digidestined, and they found themselves humming and smiling for no reason while they collected fish, fruit and firewood.

"The atmosphere has really lightened up since Tamamon came, huh brother?" Kouichi asked his twin. Kouji just 'mphed' his reply. "What? Don't you trust her or something, Kouji?" Kouji glanced back at Tamamon, then spoke in a whisper "No, I don't. She's to damn cheerful. Like she wants us to think she's optimistic and nice when she's really on Gumamon's side. I don't belive for a second she's one of the few uncaptured ice digimon."

"Kouji..." Kouichi began, but his brother cut him off. "No, don't try to convince me she's tustworthy. In my books, she's done nothing to gain our trust." Kouichi tried again "Kouji, listen-" Before Kouichi could finish, Kouji got up. "We should have enough firewood now" His voice sounded like he hadn't admitted he distrusted Tamamon earlier.

"Welcome back, you two" Tomoki greeted them cheerfully. Kouichi smiled while Kouji just nodded. "Thank you for getting some wood, boys. I'll help out Junpei and Takuya with the fish" Tamamon said with a huge grin. Kouji muttered something that sounded like "stupid optimistic feline" but luckily Tamamon didn't hear him.

Junpei was agitated, but Takuya was hyped up. He randomly began humming a seemingly nameless tune, but it ended up agitating Junpei more. Takuya, overwhelmed with mischief, stood up and sang the most annoying yet catchy song he knew. He heared Junpei growl as the song lodged itself in his head. The two boys heard a giggle behind them. "My, you two are spirited." And then Tamamon giggled again.

Takuya grinned "well, it was a bit boring so I decided to lighten the mood" Tamamon smiled "Well, I'm here to help you with the fish." She then crouched down near the water, and waited for the fish to swim her way. Takuya and Junpei squatted on the bank, hands ready to catch anything that swam into reach.

"Your friend Kouji doesn't seem to trust me very much." Tamamon sounded...sad. "All I want to do is help out for Rigamon." Takuya placed a hand on her shoulder comfortingly. "Don't worry about it, Kouji's always like that. His trust isn't easily gained. And as for Rigamon, we'll help him, promise!" Tamamon cheered up instantly "Really? You'll help him, even though you just met him?"

Takuya nodded. "Of course! He's grown on us, even Kouji I bet. How can we not help out a friend?" Tamamon beamed. "Now, how about we catch some fish?" Takuya offered.

That night the gang sat around the fire eating the just cooked fish that Takuya, Junpei and Tamamon had caught. "mmmm, these are good! Somehow you guys caught really tasty ones!" Takuya, Junpei and Tamamon grinned at her excamation. Tomoki was licking his fingers to get the last taste of the fish he could. Even the twins had nothing to complain about, which was suprising considering Kouji liked making fun of whatever Takuya cooked.

"Well Kiddo's lets get some sleep" Tamamon barely hid a yawn. She looked around and smiled. The poor tired things, their asleep already. She thought wearily. Ah well, we're already inside. I don't need to move them.

She put out the fire and curled up to sleep a bit away from the group. She had learnt that she let off random gusts of icy wind while she slept, so she slept a bit away from people to minamise the harm.

She glanced at the six sleeping figures, and started purring. Looking after these six kids made her want little ones of her own, she thought it would be fun. Not to mention it would give her a purpose in life other than to be protected.

Sighing, she laid down again and went to sleep. Unaware of DVoidamon's eyes prowling through her dreams.

DemiVoidamon sneered. They thought they could hide from him, eh? "ah well, I'll just have'ta sick an old friend on 'em!" Clicking his fingers, he summoned a purple/blue wolf to the room. He turned and faced the Digimon. "Ah, you can't go looking like that, can you? No ,no ,no. It would give you away." With another click the Digimon's purple/blue fur was replaced by deep blue fur with white marks.

"Go, DarkOkamimon. Bring Tamamon to us." Then with a nod and a howl, the wolf dissapeared.

DemiVoidamon turned and faced the window again. "Tamamon, Chigomon, Raelmon, and a few others. When we capture all the ice Digimon, then we can move onto Chakmon, the legendary warrior of ice." Then he laughed, a cold, unaffectionate sound.

"Tamamon, you will become ours soon. Thanks to your friend."

Soooooo How'd ya like the 3rd chapter eh? Alot more talking that there shoulda been. And don't worry, one of the kids will get their spirit real soon promise!

Chapter 4 preview:

Tamamon couldn't belive it. "You tricked me!" She screeched. The fake figure in front of her just laughed. "I didn't trick you, I just made myself more powerful. Even more powerful than that pathetic Rigamon!" Tamamon sighed. "I know the real you is still in there somewhere! Please, fight it!"

The dark digimon's attacks finally became too much. She turned towards the kids, looking at the battle with horror. "Don't worry about me! Save Rigamon, and everyone else! But before that..." She let a tear roll down her face as she looked at her once best friend "Save SnowOkamimon from the clutches of Darkness!"

That kinda took away the whole point of reading the next chapter eh? Ah well, I doubt anyone's reading this anyway. Bye for now!