The dust of the collapsed arena was still settling, the cheers of Felix's victory echoing through the silent air. The spectators' faces were still turned to the figure standing alone in the center of the arena, their applause ringing out in unison.
Then, a thunderous crash resonated from beneath the ground, the vibrations reaching every corner of the coliseum.
The ground shivered, then convulsed violently as a massive formation of ice erupted from beneath the arena floor!
Jaws dropped in shock as a giant sword, carved of the clearest ice and glinting menacingly in the sunlight, thrust upwards into the sky!!
Astride this icy behemoth was none other than Avalanche himself, bloodied and battered, yet unbowed. His white fur was stained red, his body marred with gashes and bruises, but the fire in his eyes was stronger than ever.
"TRAVELER!!!" He roared, the sound rippling through the coliseum, causing the cheers to die abruptly.